I'm planning to buy a trailerable (which our Bristol 27 isn't) and are studying the 240 and 272. On YachtWorld, a reasonable indicator, there are 3 240s and more than 20 272s. To my eye, it looks like a smart design with several valuable features. But the turnover worries me. Were there so many more made or is there something about the boat that creates massive turnover in ownership? Is she too heavy to launch? Do the chainplates leak on every boat? How does she sail? Finally, what is the LE distinction on the 240 and 272s? Thanks for any help you can offer. Frederick Corey
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272's
I have owned an '86 Oday 272 since 1994. I'm not sure why there are so many for sale at this time. One possibility is that some sailors who currently own 272's are moving from a semi-trailerable boat to a larger boat because of a bad case of 2-footitis. The 272 is right at the edge as far as trailerability goes, and if trailering isn't important, these sailors may have decided to forego that option for a bigger boat. I don't trailer mine because it weighs about 7000 lbs. ( I may be off a little here. I don't have the owners manual at hand) and I don't have the inclination or vehicle to tow it, rig it, and launch it more than once a year. As far as problems go, I've had a few, but they are typical. I wrote a review of the boat a few years ago and it is available here under Boat Reviews. I've had many compliments about the appearance of the boat and people are surprised at the space in the interior. It is well laid out and has all the amenities that can be comfortably fitted onto a 27' boat. The designation LE means Luxury Edition. The LE has several standard features which are not a part of the standard package on the 272. It has wheel steering, inboard diesel, a different color scheme, and some other items that had to be ordered as extras on the standard 272 model. One of the 272LE owners can be more specific about the additional features. If you are looking for a pocket cruiser to be used for family weekends which can be single-handed as well, it's a great boat. As I point out in the review, the boat draws a little less than 3' which makes it a great gunkholer. I also point out that it doesn't point as well as a boat with a fin keel. The wing provides ballast, but it's not a particularly great foil If you have other questions, feel free to e-mail me. The season is over here on western Lake Erie, and the BS season is upon us :>) Tom Ehmke
I have owned an '86 Oday 272 since 1994. I'm not sure why there are so many for sale at this time. One possibility is that some sailors who currently own 272's are moving from a semi-trailerable boat to a larger boat because of a bad case of 2-footitis. The 272 is right at the edge as far as trailerability goes, and if trailering isn't important, these sailors may have decided to forego that option for a bigger boat. I don't trailer mine because it weighs about 7000 lbs. ( I may be off a little here. I don't have the owners manual at hand) and I don't have the inclination or vehicle to tow it, rig it, and launch it more than once a year. As far as problems go, I've had a few, but they are typical. I wrote a review of the boat a few years ago and it is available here under Boat Reviews. I've had many compliments about the appearance of the boat and people are surprised at the space in the interior. It is well laid out and has all the amenities that can be comfortably fitted onto a 27' boat. The designation LE means Luxury Edition. The LE has several standard features which are not a part of the standard package on the 272. It has wheel steering, inboard diesel, a different color scheme, and some other items that had to be ordered as extras on the standard 272 model. One of the 272LE owners can be more specific about the additional features. If you are looking for a pocket cruiser to be used for family weekends which can be single-handed as well, it's a great boat. As I point out in the review, the boat draws a little less than 3' which makes it a great gunkholer. I also point out that it doesn't point as well as a boat with a fin keel. The wing provides ballast, but it's not a particularly great foil If you have other questions, feel free to e-mail me. The season is over here on western Lake Erie, and the BS season is upon us :>) Tom Ehmke
LE Extra's
Frederick, To add to Tom's post the manual lists the dry weight as, 272 5025lbs and 'LE as 5375lbs. Also the manual lists the following extras
iesel Engine 10hp Westerbeke. Pressure water system ( mine has hot and cold) 110V Shore power system Edson pedestal steering with 4" compass Barlow 19 self-tailing winches( sweet!) 4"x14" opening quarter berth port Two burner alcohol stove Icebox pump to drain to sink Teak accessory package Plexiglass penboards Varnished teak and holly sole Double lifelines Red sail cover w/logo Boom vang Cockpit mounted winch handle Grey hull w/light grey and red accent stripes Two tone grey deck. I'm sure you will find 272's with some of these goodies. I sail in the Upper Chesapeake Bay and find that the 3' draft is a major good point. Just as Tom said this is a very comfortable, well appointed pocket cruiser. Brian, '88 'LE "Hosanna"
Frederick, To add to Tom's post the manual lists the dry weight as, 272 5025lbs and 'LE as 5375lbs. Also the manual lists the following extras
iesel Engine 10hp Westerbeke. Pressure water system ( mine has hot and cold) 110V Shore power system Edson pedestal steering with 4" compass Barlow 19 self-tailing winches( sweet!) 4"x14" opening quarter berth port Two burner alcohol stove Icebox pump to drain to sink Teak accessory package Plexiglass penboards Varnished teak and holly sole Double lifelines Red sail cover w/logo Boom vang Cockpit mounted winch handle Grey hull w/light grey and red accent stripes Two tone grey deck. I'm sure you will find 272's with some of these goodies. I sail in the Upper Chesapeake Bay and find that the 3' draft is a major good point. Just as Tom said this is a very comfortable, well appointed pocket cruiser. Brian, '88 'LE "Hosanna"- Status