Number of 26' O'days made

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Jeff Smith

In my search for a 26' O'day to purchase, I came across a web site that claimed, O'day only made 87 of these boats. The years they made them were 1984 - 1986. Does anyone have any thoughts on why so few of these boats were made.It seems like a great boat, and the competition has continued to make 26 footers. Could my information be wrong ?
 
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Ben Allen

The Few, The Proud, The 26'ers

One reason that there are only a few, is that O'Day went out of business. But the main reason is probably the fact that comparing the O'Day 26 to any other boat comparing the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, to a Ford Pinto. There are only a handfull of sailors our could ever appriciate the 26 for all it's worth. Sorry folks, couldn't resist. Ben Allen Montgomery, AL "Latte Dah" O'Day 26
 
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Jonathan Sherlock

Mine wan't too hard to find

Hi Jeff, I have read that same figure myself. I don't have any other info to corroborate that number. I suppose it is true, considering they were only produced for 3 years. I hope you can find one to buy. I have owned my Anniversary 84 model for about 1 1/2 years now. I didn't know anything about the boat before purchasing it other than it seemed in excellent shape and very clean. I am very happy with the decision. I sail it on a very windy lake about 10 miles inland from the Pacific. It handles beautifully. My only problem is the outboard. It's dying and I will have to replace it soon. Take care.
 
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