New to Oday and to sailing

[Bobo]

I am looking at an old (I don't know the year) DaySailer II. I've never owned a boat before so don't know what to look for. This one seems quite inexpensive (under $1000 including the trailer).I've seen on various postings that there are problems with the centerboard (although I don't know the specifics). The rudder is broken, as well. What other things should I be on the look out for? How hard is it to get this style of boat back into shape? The hull looks fine, as does the mast (although the boat isn't rigged to really see).

 

[Roger1250]

see here

Check my picture website to see the restoration of the past few years. Not to worry, it has been a project in progress. I sailed her the day I picked her up, and she was fine. I have just been making her better and better as I go. I am currently nearing the end of writing a book on common repairs of the DS II. Mine is a 1974 model. Most boats in sailable condition with a trailer go for just under $2000 USD. If all is there and in relatively good repair, you have a good deal. Let us know what damage you see, and we can advise as to extensive the repairs are. Mast boom and sails are the costliest to replace, so as long as those are there, you are starting in a good position.http://groups.msn.com/RogerConrad/shoebox.msnw?albumlist=2

 

[Bobo]

Jumping on board

Thanks for the reply. I'll probably buy this boat today - it would be worth it for the learning experience - both sailing and repair.Plus, it seems that just about everyone who owns a DaySailer, loves them - so, I doubt I would be disappointed!

 

[Bill Jones]

No Dagger on 28' O'day Weekender

Roger, hope you notice this. My recently bought O'Day 28 is missing its dagger keel extension. It sails quite well without it, about 50 degrees off wind, with a roller furling genoa. My impression is that I don't want more heel that would be the result of closer to the wind with a dagger down. But I do have some trouble gettting it around a come about. Also, is the O'Day 28 subject to knock-down during 20-40 KT winds off shore? Would like your comments. Bill Jones

 

[Mike Ldner]

Word of caution

The Daysailor is an interesting boat. It is a lot heavier than I had thought it would be. I've been sailing it for about 13 years. I have a DSII. I sail it on a calm lake. I've often wished I would have bought a laser or something as light as a laser. In heavy winds the Daysailor is great! but on those days where winds are inconsistent, the DSII can be slow to respond to light winds.I've replaced all of the rigging through the years. Westmarine was my main supplier. I sent them broken parts and they returned new parts. Easy!