Request for Information on 17' O'Day Daysailer

[Dick Grossi]

I recently purchased a 17' O'Day Daysailer, Daysailer 1 model, Hull #6663, class 1059, built in 1978. Unfortunately no written information on the boat was available from the prior owner and I have limited sailing experience. Are there any sources I can access to get manuals and/or information specific to this boat that would be of help in operating and maintaining the boat.

 

[Gary Britton]

17'saysailer

this website has a variety of information on the daysailer. You'll probably find most of the information, as I have with my daysailer. I have a 1966 model. I understand you can also go to D R Marine or Cape Cod Shipbuilders web sites for more informationHave Fun with the boat. It is a good one for beginners and sometime sailors such as I.Good luckGary

 

[Russ Packham]

17' Daysailer Info

Dick,I was fortunate to get a wealth of information with my Daysailer II. I have the original operating and rigging instructions that came with the boat, as well as a 1978 parts/price list. I even have a list of the rigging specs for most O'Days made in that year. Would you believe I even have the O'Day "Have Fun Learning to Sail" booklet and the Sail Trim and Care guides provided by Neil Pryde with the boat?I would be happy to fax you the specs and parts lists. The rigging instructions, however have been abused (i.e. folded and taped). I am in the process of transcribing them and converting them to pdf format. I would be happy to send it to you when I finish.Russ PackhamDaysailer II, 1978

 

[Rod Johnson,]

I have a DS II manual in book form

I have created a Day Sailer II Manual in book form that includes many more diagrams than the original O'Day supplied 2-sided sheet. It may not help a lot for a DS I, but ....I may try to create a DS I version too.Now, the hull# and Class number that you list is not a 1978 model. A 1978 model would be more like Class # 9,000-11,000 and would not be an O'Day since according to the Day Sailer Class, O'Day stopped making the DS I a few years earlier and sold the molds for the DS I to the Association in 1977. Another builder was found, I think it was Rebel? I think you have a 1965-6 Day Sailer I based on the number given.

 

[Mickey Reiman]

DS II Manual

Re: response from Rod JohnsonI just purchased a DaySailer II and would love to have a copy of that manual. I espeially would like to see rigging diagrams and tips along that line.Please respond to reimannet@netscape.net

 

[RICHARD GROSSI]

REPLY

Thanks for your comments. Any information you can send would be appreciated.

 

[Bill Odegard]

New tiller for sailboat

I need a new tiller for my oday daysailer.Are you able to give me a possible source. Please advise. thanks

 

[scott anchors]

i am in the same boat

I am in the same situation. Just boat #503 and need help rigging it. Never sailed and interested in learning.Let me know if you find any manuals or stuff and i will do the same for for youScott Anchorsscott.anchors@umaine.edu

 

[Bill Odegard]

new/rework dailsailer tiller

Sail number on my sail is 994. You may be able to tell year built. Would guess 1950-1950. I believe everyting is original manufacturer.

 

[frank ahmed]

me too?

great- it would be great to have this info--i.e the manual and drawings on the wb page. i would very much like to get one ,too. thanksfrank

 

[Rod Johnson,]

D&R Marine has them

Rudy Nickerson at D&R Marine has a good supply of tillers for most O'Day models, I know hae has the Day Sailer tiller!

 

[Rod Johnson,]

Day Sailer II Manuals

As I mentioned, I have made up an expanded version of the O'Day Day Sailer II Manual/Rigging guide. I usually ask for $7.00 per copy to cover printing and postage costs. To order a copy, please send me an e-mail at daysailermanual@juno.comTHANKS!

 

[RICHARD GROSSI]

REPLY TO RUSS PACKHAM

I appreciate your offer. My fax number is (203) 407-1936 and e-mail is grossir@aol.comPlease let me know your expenses. Thanks Dick