Oday 23 Storm Sails

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Sep 5, 2005
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- - Madison, WI
Can anyone tell of the proper construction and dimensions for a trysail and storm jib for an Oday 23 which cruises Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Are there any sources for good used storm sails for this boat? All thoughts are appreciated.
 
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Mike

Small jib

I have sailed my Oday 23 in winds of 25+ knots with a reefed main and 100% jib. The rail was almost in the water, but she held up. I don't think I would want to be out there in any kind of wind that requires a real storm jib. Assuming however that you do (and are willing to go on the foredeck to change sails in that weather), you can find the manufacturer's sail dimensions for the 23 on this site. Go to the Resources tab on the home page, then manuals and documentation. Any sailmaker can take these measurements and make a storm jib for you. I would guess that real storm jibs for boats this small are rare so that used sails may not be available; the boats were not designed for heavy weather and I would be surprised if a lot of owners have gone to the expensive of having heavy weather sails made. You could just use a jib from a smaller boat, but that wouldn't be storm jib. Storm jibs are made from heavy cloth, have reinforced stitching, and fly "higher" than regular jibs. Good luck!
 
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Mark

Storm Sails

I have sailed my Oday 23 in pretty high winds, not 25 knots, but I have topped off at around 20 knots. I sail Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan as well. The previous recommendation sounds like a good resource, D&R Marine is also another good resource. Although, it is fun to get the rail in the water a tad while when the wind is going strong.
 
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