Need O'Day 23 trailer specs

whiskers · Nov 5, 2011

CapnRehab, give me a couple days. I have the EZ Loader catalog that I got when I bought my 23. I'm sure it has specs as well as model numbers and photos. I'll have to get up into the boat to get the info.
Mike

ruidh · Nov 7, 2011

That's a pop top! What's the class number. (It's on the brass plaque at the rear of the cockpit.)

ruidh · Nov 8, 2011

I have a lot of pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruidh
Look for the Wise Eyes sets.

whiskers · Nov 8, 2011

Capn Rehab, The trailer catalog didnt have as much information as Id hoped for but here is what I did learn. My trailer is an EZ Loader model 20TSD, 20 ft., tandem axle, with surge brakes, 32 rollers for the hull and 2 keel rollers, for boats 21 to 24 ft long. Load capacity is 4500 lbs and gross weight is 5390 lbs. Tire size was G78-14 from the factory. I noticed on my boat that the keel is centered over the 2 axles and the stern overhangs the end of the trailer about 4 ft. I would estimate the tongue weight at about 50 to 60 lbs. If there is anything else I can help with, let me know.
Mike

two giegers · Nov 20, 2011

We put our 23 on a great float off trailer from Triad Trailors, http://www.triadtrailers.com/index.htm it cost more than the boat, but my husband and I can float off the boat and have the mast up in an hour on a nice day.

heymagic · Nov 21, 2011

I'm a little late to this trailer thread. I have a 1978 O'Day 23 in the shed on the trailer. I would be happy to send pictures, measurements, or anything else that would help you.

MikeB

Herco Dunlop · Dec 23, 2011

I too have a 78 Oday 23 I purchased in NYC and want to take it to Florida. Do you have trailer specs? Is the keel fixed or swing?

Shoaldrafter · Dec 24, 2011

Herco

Herco Dunlop said:
I too have a 78 Oday 23 I purchased in NYC and want to take it to Florida. Do you have trailer specs? Is the keel fixed or swing?

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Herco,

You started thread on "Ask ODay Owner" forum. You have had several responses. Now you are here? How about answering questions asked of you on other forum?

Many do not monitor this fourm.

Ed K

Joe11688 · Jan 2, 2012

CaptnRehab,
If your boat has a pop top with a keel stepped mast, you'd be better off getting a regular flat bunk trailer for this boat. It would make no sense to buy a roller trailer for this boat unless it has a hinged mast tabernacle and you plan on trailering it occasionally to other bodies of water. If you plan on putting this boat on a mooring or slip, a bunk trailer would be a wise choice.

My O'Day 222 is a keel/centerboard with a hinged mast tabernacle and I use a tandem flat bunk trailer to get it to the club each year to put on a mooring. This set up works out great for me.

Joe11688 · Feb 17, 2012

ruidh said:
I have a lot of pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruidh
Look for the Wise Eyes sets.

Those meat pies look absolutely delicious! :dance:

gunkh-O-lin · Mar 5, 2012

Howdy Folks, Just bought an Oday 23 (swing keel) in Port Charlotte FL. I want to trailer it regularly from my home in Odessa FL. I too need some good dimensions for trailer modifications. Three Dimensions are particularly important to me.
#1 - Distance from Bow to Center of Gravity (center of axles)
#2 - Height and spacing of side bunks in relation to base of keel (2' out and 18" up?)
#3 - Minimum distance bow to ball of trailer (to keep my truck from snorkeling)
Anybody in the Tampa Bay area that could let me measure their trailer?
There is a very nice trailer for sale nearby that would need minimal modifications.
Thanks!

Sunbird22358 · Mar 5, 2012

Gunkh-o-lin, had to say it a couple of times to catch the meaning!
Anyway, what year is your 23? If she is a 1971-74 model with the cast-iron keel and fiberglass centerboard the dimensions will be different from the newer (1977-85) version with the keel molded as part of the hull. The newer version also has a fiberglass centerboard and the lead ballast is inside the keel.

I've added 3 drawings here, to show the 1977-85 model, the 1973-74 pop-top model, and the 1971-72 pop-top. The 1971-72 also came as a fixed-top and that model would look virtually the same as the 1973-74 but without the pop-top. the 1971-72 models also had a notch in the transom to mount the outboard, later models all had a full-height transom and a bracket for the outboard. 1971-72 pop-top models have a keel-stepped mast, all others have a deck-stepped mast.

gunkh-O-lin · Mar 6, 2012

Sunbird, My 23 is a 1980. It matches your line-drawing on the left (two berths aft). I've tried putting a line-drawing into google sketchup to approximate dimensions, but I sure don't want to make a 3000lb mistake when pulling her out! My guess at the three dimensions are
#1: COG - 13' to 14' (from bow)
#2: Bunks at 2' from center and 2'3" height (front and rear, 3" less on center support)
#3: 5' distance bow to ball would be sufficient.

gunkh-O-lin · Mar 9, 2012

Bump. Just bought an aluminum trailer to modify. Any input on these numbers would be MUCH appreciated. Thanks!

gunkh-O-lin · Mar 15, 2012

Hi all, I found some good info on another thread
http://forums.oday.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=117885

In addition, this video is what I plan to do as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twslYAD2MWg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I'm starting with an aluminum sailboat trailer, so I should have a nicer end product.

Will post pictures and dimensions once it is done 3/24/2012???

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