Mast Height on O'day 22

[Jinks]

I recently purchased a 1975 O'day 22. She has obviously had the mast replaced and it measures about 22' long. The specs that I read showed it as being 31'...of course those specs also failed to mention the shoal draft keel. Anyone familiar with what the old mast height should be?

 

[Gilbert]

mast length

I have an 82 Oday 22 and the mast measures 27ft 3inches...give or take a couple of inches.

 

[Mr. Jim]

"About Your O'Day Sailboat"

I am not sure who, or where you are getting your information from. My info. comes from the owners booklet(copy), I got from "D & R Marine". I also have a 1975 boat. The following is from that publication.O'Day 22Max. rec. H.P.....15(long shaft model)Mast length....22'9"Mast weight....42Mast height**....27'0"Boom length....8'6"Boom weight....10Keel material....LeadKeel weight....(aprox.)600Draft (shoal)....1'11"Min. trailering weight....2000(less gear,motor,ect.)if you drop me an E-mail, I can give you my phone number for a more detailed talk about your boat. I might be able to fax you a copy of what I have.You can also call "Rudy Nickerson", at D & R Marine Inc. He is our only contact for replacement parts. He has all of the old part stock from O'Day mfg.His number is,(508)644-3001Hope this info. helps you.Fair winds,Mr. Jimjg9334@netzero.nets/v Dream Maker1975 O'Day 22

 

[Tina]

I have same boat

My mast length is shy of 23' but my shoal draft if I am measuring properly is only 18". Why would that be?Tina

 

[Jinks]

Keel depth

Tina,According to what I've read, the draft should be about 23". Between what two points are you measuring the depth of your keel? Hopefully no previous owner shaved off the bottom of it! I have not yet launched my 22 (waiting for paperwork for the trailer...aaargh) so I couldn't verify what she draws.

 

[Tina]

measuring the keel

I measured the keel from the bottom of the hull, straight down at the center of the keel. I couldn't imagine another way to measure it. Is that right? I hope nothing has been shaved off.Tina

 

[Jinks]

Keel depth

Tina,The 23" measurement that was given is for the draft, or total amount of water that the boat draws when afloat. Measuring from the bottom of the hull down the keel would give you about the number you told me. Sounds fine to me.Jinks