Hello all, I am looking into purchasing a 1974 O'Day 22. Does anyone have any comments on this craft? Is she a good sailer? Draft good enough for a pocket cruiser? Easy to handle? Can she be rigged for single handed sailing? Any complaints or kudos? -Colin
Rants/ Raves about O'Day 22?
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74 ODay 22 Great boat.
This model is a strong boat with no hang-ups and is very easy to single-hand. The fixed shoal-draft keel keeps her under control on all points and if all rigging is in good shape this boat will hold her own with any 22-25 footer and give you a sense of big boat capabilities. I sailed mine for 18 years of trouble-free enjoyment and gave her up only because I was aging faster than she was.
This model is a strong boat with no hang-ups and is very easy to single-hand. The fixed shoal-draft keel keeps her under control on all points and if all rigging is in good shape this boat will hold her own with any 22-25 footer and give you a sense of big boat capabilities. I sailed mine for 18 years of trouble-free enjoyment and gave her up only because I was aging faster than she was.
love my 73
I've had my 73 for a couple of years now and I love it. She sails well, and is well built. She does have a tendancy to slide sideways a bit in certain conditions, but not bad enough to cause me any grief. Oday 22s are a solid boat, and with the right modifications they will take good care of you.
I've had my 73 for a couple of years now and I love it. She sails well, and is well built. She does have a tendancy to slide sideways a bit in certain conditions, but not bad enough to cause me any grief. Oday 22s are a solid boat, and with the right modifications they will take good care of you.
O'day 22... first peek
Well, I went to the harbor and looked at her. The owner has kept her in great shape. The rubber moulding around the side was pulling away a little, and the interior had some minor fiberglass work to be done, but all in all, she was well kept. New paint, topsides and below, 5 sails (main, jib, storm, 110 jib and spinnaker), and fresh mainstays. The eyebolt on the bow for trailering looked a little iffy, though. I do plan on doing some trailer sailing... any advice on rigging? stepping the mast?
Well, I went to the harbor and looked at her. The owner has kept her in great shape. The rubber moulding around the side was pulling away a little, and the interior had some minor fiberglass work to be done, but all in all, she was well kept. New paint, topsides and below, 5 sails (main, jib, storm, 110 jib and spinnaker), and fresh mainstays. The eyebolt on the bow for trailering looked a little iffy, though. I do plan on doing some trailer sailing... any advice on rigging? stepping the mast?
Rigging and mast stepping
I agree that the 22 is a good boat, particularly for new sailors and day sailing. It is well constructed, easy to sail, and very forgiving. In my opinion, the smallish cabin and scant headroom makes cruising of more than weekend impractical. The stub keel does let the boat be pushed to leeward in some conditions. The eye bolt should be a easy replacement it if is simply worn. If yout replace be sure to add plenty of good sided backing and washers on the nut side. A 22 can be easily set up for single handing. The best addition for single handing would be to lead the control lines to the cockpit and install a (Davis) tiller tamer. Installing a jib furler would GREATLY simplify any single handing. If you don't want to go for a furler I HIGHLY recommend adding a jib downhaul. This link shows a simple way to do it, and it really works! http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Downhaul.cfm Stepping the mast and rigging the stays is not hard. With some practice it can be done fairly quickly. I can do this by myself on my 1978 O'22. My procedure is to slide the mast forward and rest it pulpit. Align the foot of the mast with the deck fitting and slide the front pin through the holes. At this point all the rigging is attached except for the backstay and the backstay turnbuckle should be loosened. Next I stand in the pulpit, lift the mast, and walk it forward until it is upright. Then I grab the backstay, and keeping some tension on it, walk it to the stern and attach it to the chainplate with a pin. (The shrouds will help keep the mast in place while you do this.) Then tighten the backstay turnbuckle and hang the boom. To de-rig, reverse the procedure. Taking the mast down solo the first time is a bit nerve-wracking but it is light enough that it can be easily controlled by supporting it with your arms and walking it forward on the deck. If all this makes you feel uncomfortable, there are plenty of folks who have mast-raising systems using a gin pole for leverage. I just have found that I don't have to rig often enough to bother making a system, and I can muscle it up just fine. Brad
I agree that the 22 is a good boat, particularly for new sailors and day sailing. It is well constructed, easy to sail, and very forgiving. In my opinion, the smallish cabin and scant headroom makes cruising of more than weekend impractical. The stub keel does let the boat be pushed to leeward in some conditions. The eye bolt should be a easy replacement it if is simply worn. If yout replace be sure to add plenty of good sided backing and washers on the nut side. A 22 can be easily set up for single handing. The best addition for single handing would be to lead the control lines to the cockpit and install a (Davis) tiller tamer. Installing a jib furler would GREATLY simplify any single handing. If you don't want to go for a furler I HIGHLY recommend adding a jib downhaul. This link shows a simple way to do it, and it really works! http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Downhaul.cfm Stepping the mast and rigging the stays is not hard. With some practice it can be done fairly quickly. I can do this by myself on my 1978 O'22. My procedure is to slide the mast forward and rest it pulpit. Align the foot of the mast with the deck fitting and slide the front pin through the holes. At this point all the rigging is attached except for the backstay and the backstay turnbuckle should be loosened. Next I stand in the pulpit, lift the mast, and walk it forward until it is upright. Then I grab the backstay, and keeping some tension on it, walk it to the stern and attach it to the chainplate with a pin. (The shrouds will help keep the mast in place while you do this.) Then tighten the backstay turnbuckle and hang the boom. To de-rig, reverse the procedure. Taking the mast down solo the first time is a bit nerve-wracking but it is light enough that it can be easily controlled by supporting it with your arms and walking it forward on the deck. If all this makes you feel uncomfortable, there are plenty of folks who have mast-raising systems using a gin pole for leverage. I just have found that I don't have to rig often enough to bother making a system, and I can muscle it up just fine. Brad
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