What is the O'Day 25 designed displacement

[David Walters]

I am investigating whether an O'Day 25 is a viable model for my family of 3, and have run into a large number of boats for sale. As I will eventually need to purchase a suitable tow vehicle, I would like the definitive answer on this models displacement. I have seen everything from 3850 lbs. to 4800 lbs. My understanding of displacement, is the total weight of the boat and rigging, minus the other gear.

 

[Don Evans]

Mine weighs about 4300lbs

David,I have a 300lb diesel on board but I had my boat and trailor weighed a few years back, and I came in at 5650lbs, so the trailor weighs about 1000lbs. I tow with a full size van, with a 318 cui. I have towed it with a large six but only a short distance. If the tow vehicle is set up right with a class 3 hitch a small 8 will tow it just fine.Don

 

[O25 bullwinkle]

O25 desighn weights

I have an O25 c/b and from my manufactures spec sheet the following weight are listedkeel weight c/b 1825#keel weight keel model 1725#sailing displacement c/b 4757#sailing displacement keel 4712#s/d is boat with 5 persons at 150# eachcomplete hull weight only c/b 3900#complete hull weight only keel 3850#minimum trailering weight c/b 4007#minimum trailering weight keel 3962#