I am relocating a 22' O'day to a moorage spot that has plenty of depth most of the time but in Oct. and July at negative low tides could be 6" to 1' shallow. The wave action would be very minimal since it would be in a very protected marina. The bottom could be rocky. QUESTION: Would this location be OK to moor in? It's a matter of our budget. Gordo
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I may be wrong...
...however, most of the 22's had an almost 2 foot draft. Lets, say that the depth drops to 6 inches. With no wave or wind action it will just sit in amongst (Is that a word?) the rocks and mud and then lean to one side. When the tide goes back up it will sit up and then float again. The only question would be how rocky is it? In other words, is it so rocky that you have to worry about damage to the keel? If it is a shoal draft model, the keel was designed so that when on a trailer the keel is supposed to get most of the weight. I do not see it hurting much...unless the rocks are big! Just my opinion! Jack
...however, most of the 22's had an almost 2 foot draft. Lets, say that the depth drops to 6 inches. With no wave or wind action it will just sit in amongst (Is that a word?) the rocks and mud and then lean to one side. When the tide goes back up it will sit up and then float again. The only question would be how rocky is it? In other words, is it so rocky that you have to worry about damage to the keel? If it is a shoal draft model, the keel was designed so that when on a trailer the keel is supposed to get most of the weight. I do not see it hurting much...unless the rocks are big! Just my opinion! Jack
i would avoid it
i am not familiar with coastal moorings, only inland lake moorings. however,i would think all you would need is one cruiser wake, even in calm waters, to do damage if over rocks. maybe you could get a diver to check out the rocks in your mooring area. also, as joe pointed out, the rudder probably draws more than the boat keel. (my rudder was damaged this year with the low water we have experienced.) you would want to pull the rudder when you leave the boat.
i am not familiar with coastal moorings, only inland lake moorings. however,i would think all you would need is one cruiser wake, even in calm waters, to do damage if over rocks. maybe you could get a diver to check out the rocks in your mooring area. also, as joe pointed out, the rudder probably draws more than the boat keel. (my rudder was damaged this year with the low water we have experienced.) you would want to pull the rudder when you leave the boat.
Don't do it
I also have a O'day 22 , 1974 The draft is just under 2 feet. What you need to worry about is if the water level drops too low, the keel could get hung up on those rocks and potentially crack. Keels can act like a lever with a tremendous amount of strain if the bottom is caught on rocks while to boat rocks back and forth in the water. -Doug
I also have a O'day 22 , 1974 The draft is just under 2 feet. What you need to worry about is if the water level drops too low, the keel could get hung up on those rocks and potentially crack. Keels can act like a lever with a tremendous amount of strain if the bottom is caught on rocks while to boat rocks back and forth in the water. -Doug
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I thought that the total draft was 3'6" for the 74 22 O'Day But if I am correct it is less that 2ft- If this is correct I will have 1ft before touching bottom at the very lowest tide- Does this sound ok?? Gordo
I thought that the total draft was 3'6" for the 74 22 O'Day But if I am correct it is less that 2ft- If this is correct I will have 1ft before touching bottom at the very lowest tide- Does this sound ok?? Gordo
Hi Gordo, I read and I think others...
..read it like you would be in 6 inches to one foot of water on the low tides. Apparently that is not the case. The Oday 22 shoal draft is listed as 23 inches draft. I am not sure about the ones with centerboard, however if you have the shoal draft it should be 23 inches. Jack
..read it like you would be in 6 inches to one foot of water on the low tides. Apparently that is not the case. The Oday 22 shoal draft is listed as 23 inches draft. I am not sure about the ones with centerboard, however if you have the shoal draft it should be 23 inches. Jack
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