O'day 19 performance?

[rwilliams125]

Has anyone here sailed an O'day 19? Not a Mariner, or 192, but the O'day 19s made after 1978? I've been looking at 19 - 20 something O'days and have read a little bit about the 19 - there isn't a whole lot out there though. I did find a PHRF rating for them though and it is quite a bit lower than the Mariner or 192 - average 232 (Mariner average is 279, 192 is 264) Are they really that much faster?
They kind of look like a redesigned Mariner without the windows on the cabin sides.

 

[jeadstx]

When you mention no windows on the cabin sides, are you maybe looking at a Rhodes 19 which has a cuddy cabin. The Mariner and the Rhodes 19 have the same hull. Pictures I've seen of the O'Day 19 had windows on the cabin.

John

 

[oliversdad]

I think he is refering to the 19' weekender.I know nothing of the boats rating or how it compares to others but really enjoy mine.I have an '81 that I restored this past winter and love it.Thought i'd get bored by this "simple little boat"but really like it.Very comfy and roomy cockpit.Have had 5 adults and can fit 6.You may not find much about this model as only about 525 were built back in the day.I believe the cockpit and rig are larger than that of the 192.Might explain the rating.I have an album on this site that might be of interest to you.Any questions,just ask.Good luck!

 

[oliversdad]

By the way,I believe the earlier boats had no cabin windows.Mine were added later.

 

[rwilliams125]

You're correct, I'm referring to the 19' weekender. It has about the same numbers as the Mariner for sail area and displacement but has a faster average rating. Maybe just because there's less of them.
Oliversdad - nice work on the boat! Do you have a photo of how the companionway hatch attaches to the cabin top? There's a 19 for sale but I think it's missing something where the hatch hooks into the cabin top.

I think he is refering to the 19' weekender.I know nothing of the boats rating or how it compares to others but really enjoy mine.I have an '81 that I restored this past winter and love it.Thought i'd get bored by this "simple little boat"but really like it.Very comfy and roomy cockpit.Have had 5 adults and can fit 6.You may not find much about this model as only about 525 were built back in the day.I believe the cockpit and rig are larger than that of the 192.Might explain the rating.I have an album on this site that might be of interest to you.Any questions,just ask.Good luck!

 

[oliversdad]

I'll try to find a photo but it is a simple hinged latch that folds over an eye on the fiberglass top where you could place a lock.An easy piece to find at the marine store.Good luck,Barry

 

[rwilliams125]

Actually I'm thinking of the end of the hatch closest to the mast. I attached an image where it looks like there's a part missing that would keep the front of the hatch on.

I'll try to find a photo but it is a simple hinged latch that folds over an eye on the fiberglass top where you could place a lock.An easy piece to find at the marine store.Good luck,Barry

 

[oliversdad]

Ah yes, there is a sort of metal plate that goes there to hold down the hatch.I'll bet you might just find one at http://www.drmarine.com/categories.asp?cat=67.I don't see that part listed but I would give Rudy a call and ask about it.If no luck I'd be happy to make up a template.
I'd check the condition of the deck near those openings to make sure there aren't any soft spots as I believe the core material is wood.Hopefully you can just fill with epoxy install the new part and sail.Good Luck,Barry

 

[oliversdad]

Hope this helps.I checked it out and it is fiberglass but could be made up otherwise.