Mast Height for O'Day25?

[Bob Shafer]

Reading various specs on the O'Day 25 and 23, I noticed that the mast clearance height is listed as 31 feet for the '25 and 32 feet for the '23 I have a '23 and can just get under a railroad bridge going out of my marina. I would like to move up to a '25, but always thought that the mast clearance would be a problem. The '25 carries 50 feet of additional sail, so it is hard to believe that the mast heightis a foot less than the '23. Thanks for your help.

 

[Paul Mieszczenski]

32' clearence is close your eyes time

Bob, the CB version is suppose to make it through at 32'. I really don't feel comfortable with less than 34'. If I upset the bridgetender so be it: it's not his head the damn thing is going to land on. The extra sail area comes from a little more J and E length. PM

 

[Brian Jarchow]

What's on your mast?

As I recall, the 31 foot mast hight AWL on the O'Day 25 is just to the top of the masthead. Taking a quick look around the marina you should be able to see how many people put things on top of the mast, such as VHF antennas and windvanes.If you are buying a boat without anything on top, you probably will want to add stuff later. The masthead is probably the best place to put the VHF antenna because VHF communications are line-of-sight and a higher antenna will get you a greater range. Also, a windvane on top of the mast is useful in keeping track of wind direction and can be used by autopilots to maintain a given course relative to the wind.So you might want to find another marina if that is a possibility.

 

[Paul Palmer]

Mast Height

BobThe mast height of the fixed fin keel model is 2ft higher than the CB Model.Paul

 

[Russ Marcks]

Mast Clearance

I'm at work right now so i can't verify height above water. I know the centerboard model has a 29' mast and the fixed keel model has a 31' mast. When I do get home, I'll see if i have the height above water. I want to say that height is 32' and 34' respectively. Let you know for sure later.Russ

 

[Justin - O'day Owners' Web]

Specs

The literature says C/B 33'8 and Keel 35'8. Plus of course all the crap we put up there - VHF antenna, Windex, windspeed spinner and anchor light.Justin - O'day Owners' Web