I have just purchased an oday mariner. This vessel is in a sad condition after having been left in a paddock for about eight years. It is the model with the stepped cabin with a forward hatch and a small round porthole on each cabin side. There are no sails with vessel and although it is rigged , I cannot be sure that the rigging is original. I would like to restore this vessel as close to original as I can and would be grateful if someone could give me information on rigging and sails. Just how this vessel came to be in Australia I have no idea but I found another one a week ago just 2 miles from my home. I have not yet found anyone in Aust who can give any info on these boats so any history would also be appreciated. Please reply to deltacharlie@optusnet.com.au. Many thanks
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Doug, from down under...
Hello, there is much info here but sometimes getting it takes some time. I am sure all your questions can be answered here but I do not have them as I don't own a mariner. If you get no response, post again. r.w.landau
Hello, there is much info here but sometimes getting it takes some time. I am sure all your questions can be answered here but I do not have them as I don't own a mariner. If you get no response, post again. r.w.landau
The right place
Hello Doug, As an owner of an 1972 Mariner I can tell you that you have come to the right place. I bought my boat out of a backyard where it had been for at least ten years in much need of care.It all began for me a year ago and since then I have gained much knowledge about the mariner line.If you're not sure what year you have you may want to go into the picture section, mine and other model years are posted there.I'm sure you will have lots of questions, I know I did.If I can be of help just let me know, no problem.Talk to you later. Bob
Hello Doug, As an owner of an 1972 Mariner I can tell you that you have come to the right place. I bought my boat out of a backyard where it had been for at least ten years in much need of care.It all began for me a year ago and since then I have gained much knowledge about the mariner line.If you're not sure what year you have you may want to go into the picture section, mine and other model years are posted there.I'm sure you will have lots of questions, I know I did.If I can be of help just let me know, no problem.Talk to you later. Bob
Marine
Doug - The Marine was concieved as a trailerable overnightable boat. It was built on the hull of the Rhodes 19, another O'day design and an excellent small race boat. It went through several evolutions while O'day built it, starting with an open cuddy cabin and very simple accodmodations and ending up with a redesigned cabin top and an interior that could in theory sleep four. Eventually the molds and right were acquired by Stuart Marine in Maine here in the US. Stuart continues to build Mariners on the same hull design but with very different cabins and cabin tops. Try to send us a picture - we can help you figure out where in the progression your boat goes. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Doug - The Marine was concieved as a trailerable overnightable boat. It was built on the hull of the Rhodes 19, another O'day design and an excellent small race boat. It went through several evolutions while O'day built it, starting with an open cuddy cabin and very simple accodmodations and ending up with a redesigned cabin top and an interior that could in theory sleep four. Eventually the molds and right were acquired by Stuart Marine in Maine here in the US. Stuart continues to build Mariners on the same hull design but with very different cabins and cabin tops. Try to send us a picture - we can help you figure out where in the progression your boat goes. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Way to go Doug
You have a huge job ahead of you. But in time, it will all be worth it. Specifically, here in the US there are two sources for genuine O'Day Mariner parts, D&R Marine and Stuart Marine (see links section for contact info). As Justin mentioned, Stuart still makes the Mariner, so I deal with them. You do not have sails? Any sailmaker can make you a set. If you need dimensions, let me know. I just got a new racing set from North Sails for $1300 (main and jib). DO you need spars? Rther than pay expencive costs to ship from US, maybe you jcan salvage something from a similar boat. Joing the USMARINER.ORG and get their two books, the one of racing especially. It talks in some detail about rigging the boat and also the newletter will detail class specifications. Let us know how we can help. Craig
You have a huge job ahead of you. But in time, it will all be worth it. Specifically, here in the US there are two sources for genuine O'Day Mariner parts, D&R Marine and Stuart Marine (see links section for contact info). As Justin mentioned, Stuart still makes the Mariner, so I deal with them. You do not have sails? Any sailmaker can make you a set. If you need dimensions, let me know. I just got a new racing set from North Sails for $1300 (main and jib). DO you need spars? Rther than pay expencive costs to ship from US, maybe you jcan salvage something from a similar boat. Joing the USMARINER.ORG and get their two books, the one of racing especially. It talks in some detail about rigging the boat and also the newletter will detail class specifications. Let us know how we can help. Craig
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Mariner, old
The O'Day Mariner was a great boat, and there are a lot of them around! O'Day did build boats for a while in Australia, so that may explain how this boat "got to Australia". I will attach a photo of a Mariner 2+2 to another reply, this was the 2nd version O'Day built, deck was basically the same look as the original, but had a self-bailing cockpit and 4 berths in the cabin. I have a picture of an earlier Mariner as well, can post if needed. The one I'm showing is a 1969 or 1970 I think.
The O'Day Mariner was a great boat, and there are a lot of them around! O'Day did build boats for a while in Australia, so that may explain how this boat "got to Australia". I will attach a photo of a Mariner 2+2 to another reply, this was the 2nd version O'Day built, deck was basically the same look as the original, but had a self-bailing cockpit and 4 berths in the cabin. I have a picture of an earlier Mariner as well, can post if needed. The one I'm showing is a 1969 or 1970 I think.
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This is a Mariner 2+2, 1969 or 1970 I believe.The photo is a little grainy due to my reducing the file size to fit.
This is a Mariner 2+2, 1969 or 1970 I believe.The photo is a little grainy due to my reducing the file size to fit.
Another Mariner Owner
Doug, Congrats!!! I too am a recent Mariner owner and basically did a total rebuild of my 1963 Mariner. Its a great boat and you can shouldn't have any trouble getting her in tip top shape. I too have found Stuart Marine to be very helpful and responsive. If you have and questions, just shout them out. There should be an identification tag in the cockpit, what does that say? Cheers, Chris S/V B 1963 Class #90
Doug, Congrats!!! I too am a recent Mariner owner and basically did a total rebuild of my 1963 Mariner. Its a great boat and you can shouldn't have any trouble getting her in tip top shape. I too have found Stuart Marine to be very helpful and responsive. If you have and questions, just shout them out. There should be an identification tag in the cockpit, what does that say? Cheers, Chris S/V B 1963 Class #90
Earlier Mariner
This is a "pre-2+2" Mariner, the one without an aft bulkhead on the cabin, and only 2 berths. This model did not have a self-bailing cockpit. There was a vinyl-coated or canvas curtain to close off the cabin.
This is a "pre-2+2" Mariner, the one without an aft bulkhead on the cabin, and only 2 berths. This model did not have a self-bailing cockpit. There was a vinyl-coated or canvas curtain to close off the cabin.
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