Oday 25 CB owners, I am looking for a 25 cb to purchase. I just sold a 23 PACESHIP that was designed by Hunt with the cast iron board housing and the fibreglass center board. I am seeing that there may be a problem with the 25's swinging centerboard. Could someone explain? I am planning a trip to Prince Edward Island and would be using this boat.Is it seaworthy? I have heard varing opinions on it's ability to sail well in high winds. Is this due to to much sail area or is it the boat design? My 23 Paceship rounded up with to much sail but became very managable when reefed properly. It also seems that the rudder may have a flaw . Please explain. I like the Oday 25 and will look to buy one but I would like to know what common problems lurk in these vessels so that I know where to concentrate my inspections. Thank you for your response. r.w. landau
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had no trouble myself
I assume your questions relate to the two boat reviews for 25's on this web site? I own a 25, have had no problem with rudder or centerboard, and have found no evidence of re-working on either of those components. I think the rudder is very responsive and wonder if the reference is structural or functional? As for sailing, reefing is the best way to start on this boat. Sail reduction to extent you can. Check the boats for sale column on this web site and see what goodies you find! TT
I assume your questions relate to the two boat reviews for 25's on this web site? I own a 25, have had no problem with rudder or centerboard, and have found no evidence of re-working on either of those components. I think the rudder is very responsive and wonder if the reference is structural or functional? As for sailing, reefing is the best way to start on this boat. Sail reduction to extent you can. Check the boats for sale column on this web site and see what goodies you find! TT
Oday 25
I think you will like the Oday 25. It is a good coastal and big lake cruiser if all the systems are in top shape. The CB problems are really quite minor, since it is a non-ballasted CB. The main problems deal mainly with the CB pennent and clip that holds the pennent to the board. These should be checked and replaced if showing wear. I don't think the OD25 is any better or worse in high winds than other pocket cruisers. Reefing early when it pipes up makes good sense. You want to keep the boat on her feet, not laying over. My 25 rounds up when she is overcanvassed. But I look at this positively. The rudder can be problematic, but any FRP skinned and foam cored rudder is subject to water ingress. Sound it with a plastic ball-peen hammer. These can be rebuilt, or replaced. Many owners have done this. I built one from 2" mahogony. The other areas to check closely, and goes for any boat, are the chainplates, and attachment points, all standing rigging, lifelines, all blocks. Sound the deck for delamination, specifically areas where hardware penetrate the deck skin. Replace all old gate valves with bronze or marelon ball valves. Would I journey across the Northumberland Strait, in a heartbeat. Hell I'd push on to Isle de Madeleine. Take care. Don Evans Bracebridge, ON
I think you will like the Oday 25. It is a good coastal and big lake cruiser if all the systems are in top shape. The CB problems are really quite minor, since it is a non-ballasted CB. The main problems deal mainly with the CB pennent and clip that holds the pennent to the board. These should be checked and replaced if showing wear. I don't think the OD25 is any better or worse in high winds than other pocket cruisers. Reefing early when it pipes up makes good sense. You want to keep the boat on her feet, not laying over. My 25 rounds up when she is overcanvassed. But I look at this positively. The rudder can be problematic, but any FRP skinned and foam cored rudder is subject to water ingress. Sound it with a plastic ball-peen hammer. These can be rebuilt, or replaced. Many owners have done this. I built one from 2" mahogony. The other areas to check closely, and goes for any boat, are the chainplates, and attachment points, all standing rigging, lifelines, all blocks. Sound the deck for delamination, specifically areas where hardware penetrate the deck skin. Replace all old gate valves with bronze or marelon ball valves. Would I journey across the Northumberland Strait, in a heartbeat. Hell I'd push on to Isle de Madeleine. Take care. Don Evans Bracebridge, ON
pennant yes
I would amend my message to agree with Don, the rope/cable combo that lifts the centerboard has been replaced on my boat. I consider that routine rather than problematic on a boat nearly as old as I am! Bad when it breaks underwater, so preventative maintenance here is definitely key.
I would amend my message to agree with Don, the rope/cable combo that lifts the centerboard has been replaced on my boat. I consider that routine rather than problematic on a boat nearly as old as I am! Bad when it breaks underwater, so preventative maintenance here is definitely key.
Rudder 2 inches too long
My 25 Oday is great, but I have to be careful at low tide on the Great South Bay. It seems a few Oday owners have the same "problem". The rudder extends just two inches or so deeper than the boat bottom, so this has to be taken into consideration in shallow waters. Great otherwise. Be sure to reef early. It keeps the kids from sliding around down below
My 25 Oday is great, but I have to be careful at low tide on the Great South Bay. It seems a few Oday owners have the same "problem". The rudder extends just two inches or so deeper than the boat bottom, so this has to be taken into consideration in shallow waters. Great otherwise. Be sure to reef early. It keeps the kids from sliding around down below
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