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Still making them!@Sunbird22358 , If you're still producing Widgeon manuals, it seems I too need one, as I picked up a '79 just yesterday.
I am on vacation this week (Sailing, Yeah!)Me too, please.
I'm also in need of a manuelWell, I have provided copies of my Expanded Widgeon Manual to several new Widgeon Owners, it contains diagrams for rigging the various versions of the boat (variations over the 1963-89 production run).
I do ask for $25 to cover my costs of printing and postage, but that does include scanned copies of the various Widgeon Sales Brochures that I have (1963, 66,67,68,69,70,71, 72 ,73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 85, 2003).
I'll e-mail details direct.
First, let me say an overdue SORRY! for not replying much sooner! I've been spending too much time on various O'DAY Owner FaceBook pages, and missed checking this forum! (I have changed my "watching" of this thread to trigger an e-mail from now on!)
XDYA5221G485 confirms that you do indeed have a 1985 WIDGEON (that "A" is the proof). In detail, you have the 5221st Widgeon built (production started in 1964).
For Replacement parts, your best source is D&R Marine in Assonet, MA (508) 644-3001 or www.drmarine.com. If you need something O'DAY-Specific, and you don't see it in the Widgeon pages of that web-site, give Rudy a phone call, as he has MUCH MORE in stock than appears on the site! I am fortunate enough to live only 45 minutes from his store, so an occasional visit on a Saturday morning is fun!
I have an Expanded Owners Manual that I created based on the O'DAY original with many added diagrams and details, including rigging specs, spinnaker rigging, class Association info, and various other info from my experience with my 1970 model, as well as info given to me by Rudy Nickerson or D&R Marine (aka: O'DAY Parts source), and some good info that I bought from an long ago Distributer/Sales agent for O'DAY.
Ordering one of my Widgeon Manuals is simple; I ask for $25.00 (Continental USA only, will need to get postage quote for outside USA, or Alaska and Hawaii) to cover printing and postage costs, Shipping is by Priority-Mail. I will need a mailing address to ship the Manual.
Payment can be either by check sent to:
Rodney Johnson
152 East Bacon St C4
Plainville, MA 02762
Or if you have a PayPal or Vemmo account, some people find that easier. (rjohnson24@juno.com)
For that price you will receive; the expanded Widgeon Manual (52+ pages), based on the original O'DAY supplied Rigging Instructions but with more diagrams and details (including list of all running and standing rigging sizes and lengths) part of the expansion is that my manual basically covers the whole production run (1963-2004).
I also include scanned a copy of the Widgeon part of the O’DAY Sales Brochure that matches the year of your boat (if known). If you don’t know the year, I can narrow it down from a picture or answers to a few detail questions.
I'll get everything ready to mail out while waiting for your mailing address. I think you will find this booklet to be a real help. I also will do my best to answer any Widgeon questions that you may have.
THANK YOU!
Rod Johnson, (former owner of) BLUE BIRD
1970 WIDGEON Hull# 22698 Class# 1791