What's a TEMPEST?

[Fred Rossnagel]

I've just bought what I believe to be a 1970 O'day 24 Tempest. She has asmall cabin, a well for outboard mounting, and an inboard rudder.How can I verify what I've bought? A picture, specs and any other helpwould be appreciated.Is there a resident O'day Guru out there somewhere?Fred

 

[Brad]

Tempest

Sounds like one. I own a 69 tempest and it sounds just like what you've got as far as the small cabin, engine well, inboard rudder. My sails have the "T" in a circle on them for Tempest . . . original sails I believe. I'm trying to get some pictures posted in the near future. The below site has the specs for the boat . . . Good luck.

 

[Patrick Shannon]

Tempest Intrest.

Ok Fred ,So lets Grease The Wheels Here...I grew up on a Tempest and Learned a good part of it's oddities in the way of tuning and stress factors...Lots of fun!I can't remember all the specs, but the sail and hull configurations are very close to that of an "Ensign".Your welcome to pick my brain for other info I may help with: Sails-City Island sailmakers ,City Island NY. We'll work on more paddypilar@aol.com Best, Pat Shannon