I recently purchased a 1977 O'Day 22 with a shoal keel. Does any one have any specifications on this model 22? I do know that the standard specs I found do not correspond to the actual specs of the boat. For instance, the mast is supposed to be 27ft long, but mine is only 23'-6". I just purchased a new main sail, and purchased is by my measurements, but the sail loft sent me one to fit an O'Day 22 and it is the correct luff lenght - 20'-3". I am not sure how much the boat draws? I measured about 30" but that is based on the waterline stripe that the factory put in. Is this correct. I am going to need this information when I put in. There is a lot of shoaling in the area! I have a 15 gallon water tank in the bow under the V-berth. Is this standard? The only fill I found was on the top of the tank which is as un-handy as hell! Has any one made a modification to allow for filling from the deck? Is there a bilge in the boat? I found a small opening in the aft section of the cabin, about 2" in diameter. It is the only place I found any opening to get to the ballast area. It is too narrow to put in a bildge pump, but I need one since the boat will be in the water. I had to do extensive remodeling! Replaced the ports with a solid tinted plexiglass cover, both the inside and the outside, giving the boat a more modern look. The old ports were broken and leaked. I also added a depth sounder, which is very neccessary in the areas where I have to motor and sail. I also added a Plastimo Bulk Head Mount Compass. I tied the rudder and the 9.9 hp Mariner Outboard together, so I can use the motor's extended tiller to drive while under motor power. The linkage is easily removed giving the the rudder freedom to move when under sail. I am in the process of re-wiring the whole boat. I should be finished with it this week and I plan to launch her this weekend - 4th or July weekend! She is called "FINE AS FROG'S HAIR!" She has a stylized frog on her side and a cast iron one on the trunk where the O'Day logo used to be. I did not take it of. I would be proud to carry the O'Day logo! If there is any one out there that can help me with my questions, I would be greatful. Sincerely, Paul - "Fine As Frog's Hair"
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Paul, My 22 had a long thin cover over the top of the keel, that I could remove and pump out any water. My friends 22 had that hole you refered to. I think you can use a thin manual bilge pump in the hole.Also, you can pump out in the lazarette, if there is a lot of water. Mine used to get more water in it stored on land; I never had to pump out during the season. My 22 only had a five gallon water tank, and I would just take it to the source.Your boat looks great!
Paul, My 22 had a long thin cover over the top of the keel, that I could remove and pump out any water. My friends 22 had that hole you refered to. I think you can use a thin manual bilge pump in the hole.Also, you can pump out in the lazarette, if there is a lot of water. Mine used to get more water in it stored on land; I never had to pump out during the season. My 22 only had a five gallon water tank, and I would just take it to the source.Your boat looks great!
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Hey Paul: Great work on your 22. The ports look fine. Your 77 O'Day probably has the masthead rig (as does mine - a '79) I think O'day introduced a fractional rigged mast setup in '79 or shortly thereafter, which might have required a taller mast. I think your mast at 23 feet and change should be the stock unit. Mine's about the same length. The shoal keel 22 should draw around 30 inches, no more. The rudder is the deepest part of the boat in the water usually, and you'll rarely hit mud first there. You can practically beach these boats as they have a flat bottom. Your 22 should do fine in the shoals. I have a centerboard model, and have a long, narrow bilge in the cabin with a lift-up deck panel. The centerboard trunk bisects the small bilge and there's not much room either side of the trunk to fit anything. I heard the shoal keel boats have no bilge at all. O'day 22's have but one through-hull and that's at the sink above the waterline. The water I find in my bilge is rainwater mainly and is not a concern with weekly checking. The flat bottom makes for a very shallow and practically non-existant bilge. I like your bimini on the cockpit. Does it interfere with sailing? I rigged a 6 x 8 foot canvas tarp between two mahogany struts and stretch the rig betwen the mast and backstay, but it does not allow for use of the mainsail.. It's nice in hot days to provide some shade. In Florida, I can certainly see the need for a bimini! Thanks for posting your boat - do post more shots. I would love to see what you did inside as I too have rewired my boat somewhat and am getting up the courage to rip out and re-design the galley! By the way - your 15 gallon tank sounds a bit big for a water tank on a tralor sailor. O'day put a 5-galon rectalinear plastic water tank under the cockpit floor, straddling the centerline of the boat, aside of the battery. It's partially visable through the starboard lazarete. I am unaware of O'day putting water tanks forward under the vee berths. My 22 has a opening in the berth deck under the cushions, with a sizable hole beneath a square well. I use it to store things in. I guess that could be a water tank location if need be. The rest of the void under the vee berth is foam floatation I presume, and is sealed off. Fair winds, Stu "Karakahl" Centerport, Long Island
Hey Paul: Great work on your 22. The ports look fine. Your 77 O'Day probably has the masthead rig (as does mine - a '79) I think O'day introduced a fractional rigged mast setup in '79 or shortly thereafter, which might have required a taller mast. I think your mast at 23 feet and change should be the stock unit. Mine's about the same length. The shoal keel 22 should draw around 30 inches, no more. The rudder is the deepest part of the boat in the water usually, and you'll rarely hit mud first there. You can practically beach these boats as they have a flat bottom. Your 22 should do fine in the shoals. I have a centerboard model, and have a long, narrow bilge in the cabin with a lift-up deck panel. The centerboard trunk bisects the small bilge and there's not much room either side of the trunk to fit anything. I heard the shoal keel boats have no bilge at all. O'day 22's have but one through-hull and that's at the sink above the waterline. The water I find in my bilge is rainwater mainly and is not a concern with weekly checking. The flat bottom makes for a very shallow and practically non-existant bilge. I like your bimini on the cockpit. Does it interfere with sailing? I rigged a 6 x 8 foot canvas tarp between two mahogany struts and stretch the rig betwen the mast and backstay, but it does not allow for use of the mainsail.. It's nice in hot days to provide some shade. In Florida, I can certainly see the need for a bimini! Thanks for posting your boat - do post more shots. I would love to see what you did inside as I too have rewired my boat somewhat and am getting up the courage to rip out and re-design the galley! By the way - your 15 gallon tank sounds a bit big for a water tank on a tralor sailor. O'day put a 5-galon rectalinear plastic water tank under the cockpit floor, straddling the centerline of the boat, aside of the battery. It's partially visable through the starboard lazarete. I am unaware of O'day putting water tanks forward under the vee berths. My 22 has a opening in the berth deck under the cushions, with a sizable hole beneath a square well. I use it to store things in. I guess that could be a water tank location if need be. The rest of the void under the vee berth is foam floatation I presume, and is sealed off. Fair winds, Stu "Karakahl" Centerport, Long Island
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Thanks for the information. I un-covered the water tank to be sure. It is 15 gallons. I am not sure, but I think it is used as ballast. That is a lot of weight. I just pumped it out, and cleaned it. You are right, it is surronded by foam flotation. To keep from having a problem with the bimini when sailing, I added a 3" extension to the boom. This brings the main sheet out of harms way, I hope. I have not sailed with her yet. I had to re-wire the entire boat and that took more time then I originally thought. Unfortunately, you cannot sail in Florida without a bimini. The sun will burn you in a matter of minutes, not hours. I have permenent damage to my skin, I am olive color now, I used to be "snow white!" You are also right about the mast. I think it was a replacement since it had no lights whatever on it. There were no holes in it either, so there never was running lights or and anchor light. I had to add those too. I will be doing some sailing in the evening when it is cooler. I am still working on the inside. I am not doing major renovation, just spruce it up a bit. The big thing was the the port lights. I am re-covering the upholstery, and putting new carped down, but that is about it. There was a propane stove in the galley, which I took out! No propane in my boat! I saw what propane can do to a boat, I don't want anything to do with that. Besides, we never cook on board. We take sandwitches and cold cuts, or a cold meat loaf. We just do not want to add heat to heat. Again, thanks for the information. When I get the inside finished, which should be in the next week or two, I will send you some more photos. Paul
Thanks for the information. I un-covered the water tank to be sure. It is 15 gallons. I am not sure, but I think it is used as ballast. That is a lot of weight. I just pumped it out, and cleaned it. You are right, it is surronded by foam flotation. To keep from having a problem with the bimini when sailing, I added a 3" extension to the boom. This brings the main sheet out of harms way, I hope. I have not sailed with her yet. I had to re-wire the entire boat and that took more time then I originally thought. Unfortunately, you cannot sail in Florida without a bimini. The sun will burn you in a matter of minutes, not hours. I have permenent damage to my skin, I am olive color now, I used to be "snow white!" You are also right about the mast. I think it was a replacement since it had no lights whatever on it. There were no holes in it either, so there never was running lights or and anchor light. I had to add those too. I will be doing some sailing in the evening when it is cooler. I am still working on the inside. I am not doing major renovation, just spruce it up a bit. The big thing was the the port lights. I am re-covering the upholstery, and putting new carped down, but that is about it. There was a propane stove in the galley, which I took out! No propane in my boat! I saw what propane can do to a boat, I don't want anything to do with that. Besides, we never cook on board. We take sandwitches and cold cuts, or a cold meat loaf. We just do not want to add heat to heat. Again, thanks for the information. When I get the inside finished, which should be in the next week or two, I will send you some more photos. Paul
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Thanks for the information and the kind words. I am going to cover the boat anyway and hope that nothing gets in. The bilge area is just too small for anything but a manual bilge pump. Paul
Thanks for the information and the kind words. I am going to cover the boat anyway and hope that nothing gets in. The bilge area is just too small for anything but a manual bilge pump. Paul
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