I'm trying to buy a Daysailer. The O'Day built ones represent the standard, but made in the 1970's so it's hard to find one that isn't very worn and full of projects. Subsequent makers include Rebel and McLaughlin - supposedly well-built but impossible to find. That leaves those made by SLI Sunfish Laser, Performance, Spindrift and Cape Cod - but I have heard that these are much less desireable. Can anyone tell me, is that due to quality issues or because they are slower, or both? And how does that affect what I should pay? With a decent trailer, an O'Day sells for $800 to $2500 depending on condition and equipment, but they're still old, a repair-project-waiting-to-happen. On the other hand, I'd assume a 1996 SLI would be fetch up to $6000, but I've been told they aren't competitive so they aren't worth close to that. So what should I pay for one of these newer versions? Can anyone help me with this? All opinions are welcomed - and don't hold back on whether some of these others are dogs. I need to know this.
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