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O’Day Day Sailer

A proven performer for 61 years

From Issue   July 2019

T he production of small boats was booming in the 1950s on both sides of the Atlantic, and really took off in the late ’50s with the introduction of fiberglass. Famed designers Uffa Fox and George O’Day teamed up in 1956 to create the O’Day Day Sailer. Fox is credited with introducing the technique of planing to dinghy racing and designed many significant classes of boats, including the International 14. The story goes that Fox wanted a pure racing dinghy but O’Day wanted the small cuddy added to increase appeal to the recreational market in the U.S., so Fox designed the planing hull and O’Day designed the cuddy. The resulting Day Sailer was a 16’9” centerboarder with a displacement of 575 lbs, which makes for a light load to tow behind the family car. The fractional sloop rig includes a generously sized spinnaker for exciting downwind sailing.

The first Day Sailer was sold in 1958 and immediately became popular in the recreational and racing markets. It was later designated as the Day Sailer I as four different models have since been built, with over 10,000 boats hitting the waterways. Day Sailer (DS) models I through III have been built by eight different manufacturers, with the current Day Sailer being a modified DS I with a few DS II attributes, such as the internal foam flotation and cuddy thwart. The original DS models I, II, and III were built from 1957 to 1990 by the O’Day Company in Fall River, Massachusetts. The DS I and modified versions of it were later built by Can-AM Sailcraft, Rebel, Spindrift, Precision, McLaughlin, Sunfish/Laser Inc. The current builder of the DS I+ is the Cape Cod Shipbuilding Company (CCSC) in Wareham, Massachusetts, holder of the exclusive license since 1994. The Day Sailer Class Association owns the molds that are currently used by CCSC.

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The long side benches in the cockpit provide uncrowded seating for six. The sole is above the waterline and is self-bailing.

The early DS I can be identified by wooden thwarts, seats, and cockpit sole, a centerboard lever, open cuddy, and a transom deck. The DS II came out in 1971 with built-in foam flotation. The cuddy opening is smaller than the opening on the DS I because it also acts as a thwart, and a thinner transom allows mounting a small outboard motor without the need for a bracket. The Day Sailer I and II are considered class legal for one design racing, but the DS III is not considered race-legal due to higher freeboard on the transom, which was a departure from Fox’s hull design. O’Day built the III from 1985 to 1990, so to race in One Design regattas it is important to buy a DS I or DS II. The current Day Sailer in production is a modified version of the DS I with improved self-rescuing capabilities, two sealed air tanks, and a cuddy flotation tank with a smaller hatch.

The Day Sailer, no matter which model, is a very versatile boat, easy to rig, sail, transport, and store. With the mast down the boat and trailer take up just a few feet more than an average family car, so can be stored in most garages, though the mast may need to be stowed diagonally. At the ramp, the Day Sailer can be rigged in under 30 minutes: step the mast, add the boom, bend on the jib and main, clip the pop-up rudder onto the transom, and sort out the sheets.

Stepping the mast is the biggest challenge. The 23′4″-long racing mast is stepped through the top of the cabin onto the maststep fixed to the floor of the cuddy, and that can be tricky for one person. The mast does not weigh much, but it is helpful to have a helper at the foot of the mast to guide it into the cuddy opening. The good news with this arrangement is that once the mast is stepped, it is secure, and there’s no rush to attach the forestay.

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A mast hinge, a popular option, makes raising the mast much easier.

About 75 percent of the new boats are delivered with a hinged mast, eliminating the awkward gymnastics of stabbing the mast through the cuddy. Once the mast is raised and the forward hole on the hinge pinned, securing the forestay to the bow fitting takes the strain off the hinge. Side stays can then be tightened to take out the slack, but no more than hand tight. Stays that are too tight can damage the hull. Tighten the nuts on the turnbuckles and tape over any cotter pins.

There are different sheeting arrangements for the boom. Some boats have sheets attached in the middle of the boom; the sheet on a DS II starts from a traveler on the transom and ends forward on a swivel cam cleat mounted to the centerboard case. The DS II boom also has a spring in the gooseneck that allowed for roller furling— disconnect the sheet, pull the boom aft, and roll the sail onto the boom. A reefing claw has to be added to connect the sheet to the sail-wrapped boom, but this design is not optimum, nor is the wad of rolled-up sail by the boom’s gooseneck. A better arrangement is to add a conventional set of reefpoints to the mainsail. The boom also has a vang to improve sail control.

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The 6′ 3″ beam gives the Day Sailer good stability, enough to keep the boat under someone standing on the foredeck.

The jib on the racing version of the DS is a standard affair, attached with hanks onto the forestay and raised with a halyard. Some skippers add a downhaul to lower the jib from the cockpit. Both the main and jib halyards are led aft on the top of the cuddy. The recreational version of the new DS I comes with a roller-furling jib, which we consider essential for sailing dinghies, especially if singlehanding. We have added a roller-furling jib to our DS II along with the mast hinge. We also added the hardware and rigging for a spinnaker, halyard, spinnaker pole, spinnaker pole control lines, sheet blocks, and jam cleats.

T he Day Sailer is a treat to sail; it handles well, tacks with ease, and powers up quickly with its large sail area. The planing hull is responsive to the tiller, and the wide beam makes it stable. The boat will roll quickly but then sets on a tack, holding it with stable and positive helm control. The centerboard can be easily adjusted from amidships.

We sail a Drascombe Lugger and a Sunfish; the Lugger drives like the family sedan and the Sunfish like our Mustang. The Day Sailer handling is closer to that of the Sunfish—when the breeze picks up, the mainsheet needs to be held in the hand and someone should be ready on the jibsheets. The jibsheets run through the coaming on the DS I and through small cars on the DS II. For the highest performance, skippers have added tiller extensions and hiking straps. There is an outhaul on the battened main; racing versions have barber-haulers and travelers added. Pop the spinnaker, and it will scoot along quite nicely in a light breeze.

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The Day Sailer carries 100 sq ft in the main, 45 sq ft in the jib and, for sailing off the wind, another 95 sq ft in spinnaker.

The Day Sailer’s 7′ 4″-long cockpit provides plenty of room for three adults, or two adults and two kids. With four adults it gets cozy; there is not much moving around, so whoever is sitting next to the tiller or foredeck needs to know what to do. It is easy to depower the main, reef it, or furl the jib as needed.

The cuddy is spacious for storing picnic or camping gear, and it affords a space equivalent to a two-person backpacker tent for sleeping aboard for overnight cruising. Adding a topping lift makes the boom nice ridgepole for a boom tent; there’s plenty of room to sleep in the uncluttered cockpit. The Day Sailer has completed many endurance cruising events, such as the Texas 200, Florida 120, and the Everglades Challenge.

A small kicker can be added for auxiliary power. We have used both an electric trolling motor and gas outboard, with best results coming from a 2-1/2-hp four-stroke that pushed push the boat to 6 knots at one-third throttle. The DS I will require a bracket to support and outboard; the DS II transom is thin and sturdy enough for a direct mount. If we’re not going far from home, we occasionally skip the outboard and carry a paddle; with her low coaming we have paddled her a bit, even backward over the transom.

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The transom of the Day Sailer II will accommodate an outboard for auxiliary power. The Day Sailer I will require a bracket.

D ay Sailers are easy to find and inexpensive, considering their capabilities. If you come across one, there are few important things to check. Make sure the centerboard moves in the trunk, see that the forestay tang and bow seam are not pulled up, inspect the cuddy deck for noticeable depression which would indicate failure of the maststep under the cuddy floor, and if it is a DS II look inside the flotation compartments. Rinse her off and get her ready to sail. There is a great Day Sailer Association with a web-based forum, and excellent parts availability.

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Audrey and Kent Lewis enjoy time with CYANE, along with their small fleet of kayaks, canoe, sailboats, and lapstrake runabout. They blog about their adventures on smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com

Day Sailer Particulars

Length/16′ 9″

Draft, board up/9″

Draft, board down/3′ 9″

Displacement/575 lbs

Main/100 sq ft

Jib/45 sq ft

Spinnaker/96 sq ft

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The Day Sailer is built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Company . Prices start at $18,335 (less sails). For more information about the Day Sailer Class, visit the Day Sailer Association .

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Comments (35)

Great article Kent! I have a sister to your boat, right down to the racing mast and blue hull!! But since we’re moving to the Pacific NW, I’m about to sell it. I’m limiting myself to only 3 boats for the move (and it’s a hard sorting out!!!!). Great write-up about a fantastic boat! Thanks! Charlie

My father was George O’Day. It is nice to know the basic design that my Dad helped create is still vibrant 60 years later. I always find it interesting since Dad was a pure racing sailor that he designed a boat and saw the importance of appealing to the recreational aspect of sailing. He wanted to open the door to the bigger audience to share his passion of sailing.

I sailed with your father on a Hobie 16 at a Red Cross small craft instructor program. So much fun sailing with a legend.

Charlie we know it’s hard, the Day Sailer is such a timeless boat. If she has to change skippers, find her a good one.

Miss Beth, so wonderful to hear from a family member, it must have been quite an adventure to grow up around boating and racing. That Day Sailer hull was Cap’n Jack’s favorite, we enjoyed looking at it. Thank you for the insight into your family’s history.

Cheers, Skipper and Clark

I’ve had an O’Day for years, my first sailboat. I love sailing her around our little lake.

This boat is the best for a small family. In Brazil it’s a great option.

O’Day DS was my first brand-new boat. I was a “veteran”of maybe six months sailing in the late 1960s and she taught me to love sailing.

Great boat design. I’ve sailed different ones on and off over the years. Still a favorite.

Beth, your father made great boats as my father still has an O’Day 20 he bought new in ’76 and it’s still like new and a great sailing boat!

I recently bought a 1966 model after downsizing from a Viking 28. My father owned a Rhodes 19 and we sailed that boat for years on the western end of Lake Ontario. The design was similar, so the transition to the 16 was easy. I love the boat because even in high winds I can make a simple adjustment to the main with reef points. Solo sailing is fun and safe. I can see why so many were sold.

Hello, I just bought O’day sailboat. I do believe from what I’ve been reading that it’s a Daysailer 1. I was told this boat has never been registered and never had a kicker motor on it, I can’t find the metal tag on the transom but I see the two rivet holes where it should have been. Is there any other place on this boat to find the serial number? I would like to put a kicker on it and register it and, if not, is there a way to register this boat? Thank you for helping

The requirements to register a small boat that has not been registered before is different for each state. In NY, a boat is registered through the DMV. HIN numbers are placed on the right side of the transom. If you do not have one your boat was made prior to 1972.

Thank you for the reply, I’m working on getting a HIN number now.

Check with O’Day. Some manufacturers hide a second HIN onboard. Worth a shot.

My boat has a plate on the inside toward the front of the boat. On the bulkhead (might not be the right term) behind the mast. You’ll have to crawl into the cubby to see it. It’s a little plate 2″ x 4″ and shows Hull no. and Class no. The paperwork I have says the boat was made in 1967. Does anyone know the difference between Hull number and Class number?

Can anyone give me today’s value of a 1960 O’Day Day Sailer, #333, with a small motor that goes on the mount with sails that all sit on a Dilly trailer? It has all the original woodwork that my husband redid. It does not have a spinnaker but has the jib and main and a Proctor mast.

My daughter and I are looking for an older (less expensive) sailboat. Not sure where your at , we are South of Boston. The O’Day is our first choice. If you are going sell, please reply to this comment. Thanks

[I’ll connect sellers to John. Ed.]

16′ O’Day Day Sailor with trailer and motor

2013 DS for sale in Sharon,MA. needs work on floatation tanks

At 30 years old, I just bought my first sailboat which is a 1965 DS I. The boat has sat for a few years and she needed a good power-washing plus painting of the hull and inside the cubby and several new lines. I’m completely inexperienced with sailing (plenty of time cleaning boats, though) and couldn’t be happier to learn on such a beautiful vessel. Thanks for this article! It’s great to get some background info. Plus, plenty of words to highlight as I expand my boating vocab.

Day Sailers are easy to find? I guess you know where to look (certainly no offers in Craigslist). I have not been lucky enough to come across a good one that is 10 to 20 years old. I live in Massachusetts. Would you mind sharing where to look for one?

I have an O’Day day sailer 16.5 ‘ up for the taking. Our family had years of good times sailing and camping with It. Great family boat. Wooden seats and rails. Needs some work. In central Massachusetts

I am assuming you have gotten rid of your O’Day day sailer – if not, I may be interested. I’m new to sailing at 57 years young! I just took lessons at KYC here in Blue Hill, ME and am looking for a great starter boat that I can learn in and have fun on the bay.

Thanks, Kelly

Actually, I just bought a 1989 DS2 from Craigslist, on trailer, for $300. It needs only minor work and a lot of cleaning. I hope to float it Saturday to see if it sinks like a rock (I know it has flotation), and will need glass work, but I could see nothing amiss while on the trailer.

So, never say never.

Hi Laranja, I just read your comment about trying to find a used O’Day Day Sailer. I live in Wareham where Cape Cod Shipbuilding is located, they are the current builders of the Day Sailer. They usually have used boats available. I have a 1971 DS, a wonderful boat.

I have a 2013 DS for sale in Sharon,MA. needs work on floatation tanks

Fantastic article

Interested in purchasing a fine example that was actively sailed

I agree with the many positive comments above. Great article! I was a longtime owner of an O’Day Widgeon (14′), and after many boat-less years I’m pleased to have purchased a 1984 O’Day Daysailer II just last week. It’s in good condition, and after sourcing a few needed part, I’ll enjoy it on lakes here in Georgia. Thanks for the great article, which has served as an orientation of sorts for me as to what to expect when I launch her for her maiden voyage under my ownership. A long-time marketing and sales executive, I’m naming her SAILS CALL!

I just got a DaySailer, thought it was a 67 DS1 but the transom is thick with a box on the port side by the transom so not sure now DSII?

I just today bought and brought home to MA a 1966 O’Day Day Sailer (as shown on the registration from NH), and it has a thick transom with lidded box on the port side. Also has a wide cuddly opening and wooden cowling and thwarts as described above for a DSI.

We’re down sizing from a 53′ Pearson to an O’Day 18 that someone offered us. I have no qualms about the sailing, but the temperature of the water here (Massachusetts to Connecticut) worries me very much, after a lifetime in the tropics. Are these dry boats when sailed conservatively?

I have a 2013 Cape Cod built DS for sale in MA. Needs some work on floatation tanks.

I just sold our Venturer 22 and picked up (rescued) an O’Day 16 DS. A couple weeks in the shop and it looks ready to sail. One question: the roller reefed main (boom) does not “lock in.” I suppose I could jiffy reef it but does anyone have experience with the roller reefing boom? Am I missing a part (the claw) or do I just not get it.

I want to buy an O’Day sail 17′

We have a 1976, 17′ foot O’Day DSll (?) on trailer that we are transferring to another family member. We are trying to figure out the best way to get it from Oregon to New Hampshire. Any ideas out there?

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Is this 16' Daysailer worth the time?

  • Thread starter LandLockedNewf
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LandLockedNewf

Hi All, I was recently given a 16' O'Day Daysailer. My brother's in-laws bought it and the trailer about 10 years ago and it's been in storage ever since. As the pictures show, it's in desperate need of some fibreglass and wood work (and soap!). The hull number is 1985, class 249. As far as I can tell I've got most of the major bits and pieces. The mast, boom, daggerboard and rudder. I've got the sails but they were just stored in a garbage bag, and I've yet to give those a good inspection. Structurally, the hull looks to be in pretty good shape. There's some stress cracks around the opening to the cuddy. There's going to be some fibreglass work to do. I think the 'gelcoat' (I'm not even sure if it's gel coat or just multiple layers of paint) on the hull will have to me all sanded down and new gel coat applied. All the interior wood will have to be redone. I read that extra floatation was added to later models of these boats to make them easier to right after capsizing. I'm a bit concerned when I look at most pictures of Daysailers and see the fibreglass bench seats. Is there additional floatation under there and should that be a concern to me. If I wanted to get a little outboard motor to put on this, any suggestions as to the size and type of motor. I'm wondering, when you guys look at this, what would be your main concerns or recommendations? Do you think it's worth the time? I'm in no big rush to get it on the water, I'm approaching it more as a nice project to keep me out of the wife's hair! Although I've grown up around boats, I've never sailed but the idea really appeals to me... especially after watching some of the YouYube videos people have posted. It just looks like too much fun. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks  

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Looks like your finished project will be just like the axe I have that belonged to Abraham Lincoln. Except for 2 new heads and 3 new handles it's the same axe!  

Brian S

First of all, the fiberglass will be fine. Nearly indestructible. The gelcoat might be a different story, but polyurethane paint can fix that. You'll be looking at a lot of wood work, which is cool, because you can upgrade all that ugly painted plywood to something nicer, maybe sapele. And the coamings can be brand new mahogany, with beautiful brightwork. You're probably going to need new sails, but there are plenty of Daysailers out there, so sails are probably reasonable, and about $1100. As for a motor, anything gas will push that along fine. You might want to go with the 2.5hp Lehr for propane. Or the little Honda 2hp air cooled, if you don't mind that it's noisy. Or the 2.5hp 4stroke Tohatsu/Nissan/Mercury. Or get really spendy with a Torqeedo. They are popping up all around our marina, and folks seem to love them. Have even spotted Troqeedos on a Precsion 21 and Com-Pac 19. If you want to restore a boat, go for it. Just expect it to be time consuming and expensive. But time-wise, you've got the right idea: you don't much care when you've got it finished, so you can take all kinds of time to do it right. Brian  

What jimmyb said. I remember talking to a kayaking friend once, who used to do sailboat reviews in Wooden Boat magazine. I told him I wanted to build a sailboat (at the time, I was very enamored of the Stevenson Super Skipjack.) He asked me, "Do you want to build a boat, or do you want to sail?" HIs reasoning is that if you're trying to build a boat to get into sailing cheap, then you should go find an inexpensive used boat with minimal needs (as much as "inexpensive" and "minimal needs" have an inverse relationship...) and then go sailing. But if you're into building boats more than sailing, then, build a boat. As jimmyb points out, if you're into restoring boats, enjoy yourself, it can be a very rewarding experience. But if you're into sailing, pass on that Daysailer. Brian  

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Well, the only thing I'll add at this time is that Hull# 1985 CLass# 249 would be a 1959 or maybe 1960 DAY SAILER. In other words, built during the first or second year of production....... fixed up, she is worth something! Fixed only enough to go sailing.... she is still priceless to you. If you were to lose interest....... an ad on the Day Sailer Class Web Site will bring many inquiries.... www.daysailer.org The early boats had wooden seats and you may notice that the sides of the cockpit extend to the hull bottom, unlike later boats.... that area contains the foam and was meant to trap air as well for flotation, one concern might be the hatch cut into the section under the after deck, but that could be resealed or maybe a watertight hatch fitted. I have added a few pictures of 1958-9 models to help explain what I'm refering to. The seats on the later DS I boats did have flotation foam under them, but they did not have the foam under the side decks like the 1958-9 models. The Day Sailer II model (introduced 1971) has the closeable cuddy and molded-in cockpit that is "self-bailing" these changes were made to allow much easier self-rescue from a capsize, the DS I may be harder to recover fro ma capsize, but that would not stop me from owning one! There is plenty of flotation in even the early DS I to float the boat and ocupants, although check to be sure it isn't waterlogged.... if so, replacing hte foam is a good idea (just not easy to do!) Installing inspection ports that can be sealed to allow access to those under-deck areas wil lhelp to dry out any dampness. The best way to recover from a capsize is to not go over in the first place. When sailing the DS I, it is a good idea to only use the mainsail if it is windy, the boat will sail fine without the jib (just raise the centerboard a bit to balance the sail area to the postion of hte CB), also; ALWAYS hold the mainsheet in your hand while sailing! Yo ucan use a camcleat to hold the tension, but keep the sheet in hand ALWAYS... that way you can let the sail out quickly if a gust hits and prevent a capsize. Sitting on the windward (high) side while sailing keeps these boats up and a tiller extension is a great help.  

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Jack's Boat, Old & Retored It's definitely worth it if you have the time.We restored an Oday wildfire about the same size, but it takes some time & ingenuity.:dance:  

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is it sailable right now? are all the parts and pieces there, rudder, rigging and sails? sailing a small boat is a lot of fun, and if you can work on it a bit at a time while you get some time sailing with it also, then its worth it. but if you have to spend $1000-2000 and a years labor on it before its usable, then NO..... 'cuz you can buy a fixer upper about that size that is ready to sail for that price.... and never underestimate the cost that it will require to get the boat in the condition you would like it to be, or the time, because even small boats are voraciously hungry for both...  

tricyclerob

tricyclerob

"and never underestimate the cost that it will require to get the boat in the condition you would like it to be, or the time, because even small boats are voraciously hungry for both..."[/QUOTE] Truer words were never spoken. That being said, you can spend a lot making her as close to "perfect" as possible, or spend the minumum to make it useable and safe. Many parts of the "safe" you may have to do the same things regardless of the condition. The big thing is, You have to enjoy the process of resurection. I spent waaay too much restoring a 1970 O'Day Mariner, but I fell in love with her "at first sight" and really enjoyed doing the work. So to me it was worth it but I can't stress you have to "enjoy the work" - too much. Before and after. robj p.s. How do you make a $600 boat worth $3000? Spend $6000 on it!  

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"Is it worth the time?" I just bought a $600 1973 29-foot sailboat. Paid $1,000 to have it hauled to my home. The hull and deck are solid. The hardware and rigging were recent and good quality. The sails were still crisp. It came with quality stands. The inside needs to be redone. In fact, the previous owner started redoing it and had most things disassembled before sadly dying. Since it cannot be sailed at the moment, the price was very low. I enjoy the maintenance and refurbishing portion of ownership as much as I enjoy sailing. A friend looked at the boat and said it needs "a lot of work". She was looking at the interior which in my opinion can remain very spartan for a long time as long as the hull, deck, and rigging are functional and to spec. But her comment reflected her concept of what was important. Many people will discourage you if the boat does not look sailable. You get to choose whether you want to make it safe and sailable (not too costly if the hull, deck, and rigging are in decent shape) or whether you want to do a full restoration (very expensive often with little payback). From your pictures, you will probably need to replace the wooden benches. It is not a difficult task if you have any woodworking and epoxy/fiberglass skills. Styrofoam blocks can be used for added floatation under the seats. Attach the blocks to the underside of the seats, not the floor of the cockpit so they won't absorb water. Do things in small steps. Don't try to redesign the boat but do make incremental changes that make sense since technology and materials have changed since this boat was designed. I think it would make a fun project and have some "historical" value since it is an early hull number.  

thinwater

First, I'd point the trailer into the wind, rig the mast and sails and confirm that everything was there and mechanically worked (rudder and center board solid). If so, hose it out, spend 15 minutes cobbling together some sort of seat, and I would take it to a local safe spot on a light air day and try her out near shore. Then, if I liked it at all, I go after tier 1 projects. New seats. Sail repairs and a light cleaning (some stains are permanent and removing them can destroy an old sail). Any repairs to the rigging and such that became evident. Let a sailor look at it and tell you what matters for safety; there are many things that would be nice but 90% are cosmetic. Finally, if the above is all fun and a second sail is good, figure out the winter projects. Beats watching TV. Worry about a motor in the spring or in a year. Sail a place where it is not needed (there will be other no-motor trailer boats. I sailed my first boat (16') for 8 years with no motor.  

bellnier

what thinwater said  

Like Thinwater suggested, rig the mast, sure all the parts are there, same for rudder, etc.. New lines will probably be needed as the old ones, are well, old. You don't want to get out somewhere and find out the lines looked good but snapped with strain. Same with the rigging which can be a safety issue. You really don't want the mast coming down on your head. Check the stays for "meat-hooks", strands of the wire sticking out. If you find that, the rigging really should be replaced. D+R Marine has tons of parts for O'Days with reasonable prices, and Rudy is a great guy to deal with. http://www.drmarine.com It looks like the floors are plenty good enough for patterns, so your cost there would be a sheet of plywood and some paint, as long as the stringers are solid enough to screw to. Same for the seats. If you are not looking to "restore", nothing says you couldn't use plwood with some limber holes for drainage for the seats as well. That, and a gallon of paint would go a long way. [Google "house paint for boats" if money is an issue] As far as the appearence of the hull, if it's been painted I would not worry about trying to remove old paint and re-gelcoating, just sand, primer and repaint. If it's not been painted, it's pretty amazing how well old gelcoat can be restored. I think way too many jump right to paint when there's plenty of life left in the gelcoat. There's a bunch of discussions of this in the "Ask All Sailors" forum. If you do the minimal, seats, floor, paint and general clean-up, and decide it's not for you, it would make her much more sale-able so you would probably get most of your money back. It's looks like a very do-able project to me. robj  

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ODAY DAYSAILER 16 FT.

ODAY DAYSAILER 16 FT.

Bethany Beach, Delaware

Model DAYSAILER 3

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 16.0

Posted Over 1 Month

ODAY DAYSAILER 3, 16 FT., 8 FT. COCKPIT, SWING KEEL, VERY GOOD CONDITION, EASY LOAD TRAILER, VERY GOOD CONDITION, BOAT IS LOCATED IN REHOBOTH BEACH, DE. SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS, ANY QUESTIONS CALL 302-537-2141 OR 201-745-5934

1980 Gulfstar 50 ft Ketch

1980 Gulfstar 50 ft Ketch

Miami, Florida

Make Gulfstar

Model 50 Ft Ketch

Category Sailboats

1980 Gulfstar 50 ft Ketch Vessel 1980 Gulfstar 50 Ketch - Grace Engine/Fuel Type: Single / diesel Hull Material: Fiberglass Located At: Riviera Beach City Marina, FL 33404 Slip: N54 Price: $225,000 Dimensions LOA: 50 ft Beam: 13 ft 10 in LWL: 39 ft 8 in Maximum Draft: 5 ft 10 in Bridge Clearance: 57 ft Displacement: 35000 lbs Ballast: 12000 lbs Headroom: 6 ft 6 in Engine Engine Power: 100 HP Engine Brand: Yanmar Year Built: 2007 Engine Model: 4JH3HTE Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Hours: Less than 500hrs Propeller: 3 blade AutoProp propeller, lubed 9/2016 Drive Type: Direct Drive Transmission: New ZF 25M 9/2016 Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: 1 Fiberglass 220 Gallons Fuel Tanks: 1 Fiberglass 70 Gallons Fuel Tanks: 1 Fiberglass 60 Gallons Holding Tanks: 1 Plastic 10 Gallons Accommodations Number of single berths: 6 Number of double berths: 2 Number of cabins: 3 Number of heads: 2 Seating Capacity: 16 Electronics Raymarine Radar Raymarine Chart Plotter w/Navionics chart card Simrad Depth Sounder Simrad Knot Meter Simrad Wind Indicator and Masthead Sitex GPS CPT Auto Pilot Uniden VHF Ritchie Binnacle Compass Digital TV Antenna Long Range Bullet Wifi Radio Antenna Electrical System Blue Sea 12 Volt DC and 120 Volt AC 2 Bus Panel PN 8086 GoPower 3000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter GoPower Remote Panel for 3000 Watt Inverter GoPower 75 Amp Converter/Charger 1 Shore Power to Inverter Selector Switch 3 Odyssey PC1800-FT 225 AHR AGM batteries 2 100 Watt Folding Solar Panels 1 30 Amp Solar Controller 1 Remote Timer for Refrigeration Control DC LED Lighting Throughout w/dimmers DC LED Lighting in cabinets and lockers 2 50' 30 Amp 120 Volt shore cords 1 50 Amp 240 Volt AC to 2 30 Amp 120 Volt AC splitter All electrical systems re-wired 2015 Propane safety shut-off switch in galley Hull Solid GPR hull Awlgripped white 1999 Keel: Cut-away cruising keel Cruising Speed: 7 knots Maximum Speed: 11 knots Deck Equipment KiwiGrip Non-Skid Beige decks 2015 Ideal Vertical Windlass with Wildc

1997 BENETEAU OCEANIS CC 40 FT.

1997 BENETEAU OCEANIS CC 40 FT.

New Rochelle, New York

Make BENETEAU

Model OCEANIS CC 40 FT

Length 40.0

1997 BENETEAU OCEANIS CC 40 FT.Specs Designer: Groupe Finot - Armel Briand Keel: Bulb Hull Shape: Monohull Dimensions Beam: 12 ft 9 in LWL: 36 ft 9 in Maximum Draft: 5 ft 6 in Displacement: 18740 lbs Ballast: 5300 lbs Headroom: 6 ft 3 in Dry Weight: 18740 lbs Engines Total Power: 50 HP Engine 1: Engine Brand: Yanmar Year Built: 1997 Engine Model: Yanmar Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Power: 50 HP Perfect cruising boat Full cockpit enclosure 5 KW NextGen generator with sound shield (super quiet) 2 heads 2 air condition units Main / Forward and Aft Cabin New cockpit cushions Algae X fuel polisher Custom made bunk beds Xantrex Link Pro Battery Monitor Xantrex 40 Smart Battery Charger Fresh Water Tanks: (132 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: (53 Gallons) Flex O Fold Bronze folding prop Asymmetrical Spinnaker and Sock TV / Cd player Digital Fridge / Freezer Thermostat VacuFlush Toilet 35lbs. CQR and 33 Bruce anchors and rope chain Simpson Lawrence chain / rope windless 2 8D Gel Batteries and Separate Starting Battery Back up High Capacity Bilge Pump PHI /PSS Shaft Seal Accommodations Number of single berths: 6 Manufacturer Provided Description: The specification for the Oceanis 40CC: the design of an ideal long-distance cruising yacht for a couple, but with the capability of accommodating four or five people in the greatest comfort. Being on board a powerful, reliable boat that also has high performance is an essential part of the pleasure of cruising. The Oceanis 40CC's hull is remarkable for its long waterline, big volumes and efficient wing-bulb keel. As far as her construction is concerned, there are no compromises: the structural inner mounding, glued and laminated to the hull, distributes any stresses from the rigging and keel. This technology combines reliability and strength and also provides perfectly finished locker interiors that are easy to maintain. One of the principal advantages of a central cockpit is the incomparable safety derived from the height of the cockpit, which is surrounded on all sides. There is a step of the coaming on the Oceanis 40CC to make it easier to get up the two teak-covered bench seats in the cockpit. There is a wheel mounted pedestal in the middle of the cockpit. Genoa and mainsail halyards and the lines for the two furlers are brought back onto powerful stoppers that free the halyard winch, whenever necessary. All handling lines are to hand. The Oceanis 40CC's deck is totally logical, simple and efficient, with steps in the transom (standard bathing ladder), liferaft fixing point on aft coachroof, solid aluminum bulwark the full length of the hull, as well as an aluminum rubbing strake. The numerous opening hatches and Dorade vents are positioned in such a way so as not to impede movement on deck. The chainplates for the upper and lower shrouds, which are positioned right against the coachroof, also leave the side decks completely free for easy access to the foredeck for the sunbathing area and the electric windlass. In the interior, the warm atmosphere (cherry finish) on board the Oceanis 40CC is essential to a good quality of life on board. To starboard, the saloon table and the raised settees ensure a pleasant "sea view" from inside the boat. Opposite to port, is the navigation station: chart table with stowage, bookshelves, 16-function electrical control panel, and all the room you need for on-board electronics. In the forward cabin, your guests have a large double berth, hanging locker, many other lockers and an en suite head compartment. In the passageway to port, which runs alongside the large engine compartment, the Oceanis 40CC's galley has everything you would normally find in the best-equipped kitchens: freezer, refrigerator, double stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurised water, three-burner gimballed stove and many cupboards and drawers. As for the master cabin, all the incomparable advantages of the centre cockpit in terms of comfort and space have been fully exploited: large double berth with access from both sides, vanity-desk with mirror and lockers, large hanging lockers and your own head compartment with WC and separate shower. The Oceanis 40CC is truly the product of in-depth study into the expectations of ocean-going leisure sailors. A successful marriage of classicism and modern technology. Equipment List Oceanis 40CC Specifications - Standard Equipment On Deck - Stainless steel stemhead fitting with 2 fairleads and roller. - Open stainless steel pulpit - Leroy Sommer 1000W electric windlass with up - down control - Self-bailing anchor well with twin opening hatches and eye bolt for mooring line - Bulwark surrounding the deck with teak cap - 8 anodized aluminum mooring cleats: 2 forward, 2 midships, 4 aft - Forestay chainplate with slats on the stemhead fitting - 2 chromed bronze lower shroud chainplate, 2 Beneteau streamlined chromed bronze shroud chainplates - Anodized aluminum identified fuel and water fillers - Stainless steel stanchions with two sets of covered stainless steel lifelines - Lateral opening lifelines - 4 teak handrails on coachroof - 4 dorade vents - Forward cockpit coaming for windscreen, rigid top or sprayhood - 2 genoa sheet tracks with adjustable cars - 2 genoa sheet turning blocks - Mainsheet track with adjustable car - 1 Lewmar 40C STO halyard and maneuvering winch - 4 Spinlock XL double stoppers for halyards and maneuvering lines - 2 Lewmar 48C STO genoa sheet winches - 1 Lewmar 40C STO mainsheet winch Center Cockpit - Hydraulic steering wheel pedestal mounted or on forward port cockpit bulkhead - Control panel on cockpit bench seat facade - Teak slatted cockpit benches - 1 winch handle box - 2 chromed bronze winch handles - 2 sidedeck lockers (one for propane bottle) - 2 lockers for mooring lines and fenders on transom - Fixing points on aft coachroof for liferaft - 2 - 18-12 S-S backstay chainplates - 2 - 18-12 S-S pushpit with 2 teak seats, closed by sheathed lifelines - Emergency tiller - Transom with teak slatted skirt - Teak slatted step in transom - Folding 18-12 S-S swim ladder with wooden steps - Cockpit shower -- Aluminum rubbing strake either side of hull Spars - Rigging - Keel stepped mast and anodized aluminum boom - Mast with main furling system - 2 sets of spreaders angled aft 10 degrees - Spinnaker pole - Partner fitting with articulated blocks for returning halyards to cockpit Standing Rigging - Stainless steel rigging: upper shrouds, lower shrouds, 2 backstays - Twin groove forestay with Profurl genoa furler - Lateral rigging with discontinuous rigging to first set of spreaders Running Rigging - 1 main halyard, 1 genoa halyard - 1 mainsheet with blocks, 2 genoa sheets - 1 maneuvering line for genoa furler - 1 line for furling main, 1 line for unfurling main - 1 boom halyard - Sails - Furling Dacron main - Furling Dacron genoa with UV protection strip Interior Accommodation - Cherry interior Companionway - 15 mm Altuglass sliding hatch - Twin wooden companionway doors - 2 cherry wood stained handrails - 4 molded wooden steps with anti-skid strip, on polyester engine cover - Hanging locker to starboard of companionway Salon Starboard - Nav. station - Chart table with chart stowage and molded wood fiddle - Bookshelves - Lockers - 12V, 16 functions hinged electrical panel - Hinged panel for onboard electronics - Large tool drawer - Drawers - Seat - Opening 15" x 8" porthole in coaming with curtain - Halogen lamp with independent switch - Red watch light Salon Area - Settee - Lockers along hull sides - Wood hull lining - Reading lights - Fixed 6'7" x 8" porthole with curtain - Vent To Starboard - Raised deck salon for panoramic visibility - Shaped settee with cushions with 5.5" thick, medium density foam and backrests - Salon table with stainless steel base - Lockers and cupboards along hull sides - Wood hull lining - Lockers underneath settee - Halogen lighting with independent switch - Fixed porthole 6'3" x 10" with curtain - Opening Plexiglas panel in coachroof 23" X 23" with curtain - Padded deckhead lining - Bookcase - bar Galley in Port Gangway - Antium work surface with molded wood fiddle - Twin rectangular S-S sinks - Chopping board over sink - Hot - cold water mixer tap - Foot pump for icebox discharge - Trash bin - 3 sliding vegetable baskets - S-S oven with 3 burner gimbaled stove and S-S protection bar - Cutlery drawer - 2 cupboards to port, lockers along the side of hull - Top loading 2 compartment freezer - fridge,with 12V evaporator - 2 opening portholes 15" x 8" in coaming with curtains - Lighting by halogen lamps with independent switches and fluorescent tube - Dust box Aft Owner's Cabin - Central double bed 6'7" x 4'11", 4.7" thick mattress - 2 symmetrical hanging lockers - Stowage space - lockers along side of hull to port and starboard - Lockers - Step either side of the bed for easy access - Vanity - desk with mirror - Wood hull lining - Padded deckhead lining - 2 opening portholes 15" x 8" in coaming with curtains - 1 opening porthole 15" x 8" in transom with curtain - 1 opening porthole in aft coaming 27" x 8" with curtain - 2 dorade type vents - Lighting from halogen lights with independent switches and reading lights Aft Owner's Cabin Head - Compartment molded in one piece to be waterproof and easy to clean - Marine toilet with polyester lid - Bathroom accessories - S-S wash basin with hot - cold water mixer tap - Mirror - Cupboards - lockers - Stall shower with hot - cold water mixer tap - Electric pump for used water - 2 opening portholes in coaming 15" x 8" - Halogen lamp with fluorescent tube Forward Owner's Cabin - 6'3" x 4'7" double bed, 4.7" thick mattress - Drawer and lockers beneath bed - Hanging locker - Wood hull lining - Padded deckhead lining - 1 opening porthole in coaming (23" x 18") with curtain - 1 opening porthole in coaming (13" x 7") with curtain - Halogen lamps with independent switches and reading lights - 1 dressing table with mirror and shelves Forward Head Compartment - One piece molded compartment for waterproofing and easy maintenance - Marine toilet with polyester lid - Bathroom accessories - Wash basin with hot - cold mixer tap - Shower - Mirror, cupboard - Electric pump for discharge of water - Opening porthole in coaming 23" x 18" - Fluorescent tube lighting Engine Compartment - Engine 50 hp diesel - Single lever engine control - Engine chassis integral with hull liner - Engine control panel in cockpit - Engine compartment insulated by lead foam - Space for generator in engine compartment - 53 gal. fuel tank - Fuel - water filter on fuel circuit - Stainless steel shaft protected by skeg - Triple bladed prop Electrical Circuit - 12V Electrical circuit - 2 - 125 amp batteries for service with circuit breaker - 1 - 95 amp engine battery with circuit breaker - 110V-220V 45 amp H battery charger - 12V 16 function Electrical panel with 12V plug - Options conduits - Overhead halogen lighting, reading lights and fluorescent tubes - Cockpit lighting - Navigation lights - Masthead light - Deck spot - 110V-220V shore power plug (specify when ordering) - Electrical panel 110V-220V (specify when ordering) - 4 - 110V-220V sockets (specify when ordering) Water Circuit - Manual bilge pump - Electric bilge pump - 132 gal. fresh water capacity in 2 rigid tanks with hull liner - Valves for tank selection - 11 gal. water heater run off engine and shore power - Pressurized fresh water unit with compression tank - 2 electric discharge pumps for showers Propane Circuit - Box for propane bottles (2 bottles) in side lockers with air vent (conforming to US regulations) - Circuit breaker Miscellaneous - Certificate of Individual Bureau Veritas approval - Maintenance kit - Owner's manual - Owner's briefcase. Oceanis 40CC Optional Equipment - Teak interior - Teak decks - Forward cockpit steering position - Lewmar electric 30EST maneuvering winch - Polyester coachroof dodger - Fixed davits - Engine driven refrigerator - Ardic heating with 3 outlets - Gennaker - Gennaker gear SAILBOAT IS LOCATED IN NEW ROCHELLE NY SAILBOAT IS ON LAND FOR WINTER STORAGE BUT IT CAN BE PUT IN THE WATER FOR POTENTIAL BUYER......

Cape Dory 28 ft.  1984

Cape Dory 28 ft. 1984

Houston, Texas

Make Cape Dory

Length 28.0

Cape Dory 28, 1984Length: 28'Engine/Fuel Type:Single / dieselKemah, TXHull Material: FiberglassUS$ $26,500 Designed by Carl Alberg, this Cape Dory 28' has handsome, traditional lines emphasized by a perfect blend of white fiberglass, teak trim and bronze ports. Her self tending club footed jib makes Karma easily sailed to windward, and her full keel provides balance in heavy weather. The tiller keeps you in tune with the wind, and, when moored, lifts out of the way for a more spacious cockpit. If you're looking to sail the bay, with a crew or on your own, this well maintained Cape Dory. New Refit in 2009: Repainted; rewired; new bowsprit;2014: New trans; engine repainted; new teak & holly sole2011: New air condition. New interior cushionsDodger Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:Boat Name Karma DimensionsLOA: 28 ft 2 inBeam: 8 ft 11 inLWL: 22 ft 2 inMinimum Draft: 4 ft 0 inDisplacement: 9000 lbsBallast: 3500 lbs EnginesTotal Power: Diesel Universial M18;15 HP Engine 1:Engine Brand: UniversalYear Built: 1984Engine Model: Model 18Engine Type: InboardEngine/Fuel Type: DieselPropeller:Drive Type: Direct DriveEngine Power: 15 HPNew shifting cables TanksFresh Water Tanks: 2 Plastic (30 Gallons)Fuel Tanks: 1 Aluminum (20 Gallons) Hull, Deck and Cockpittraditional Carl Alberg designed hull, a full keel with attached rudder and tiller steering. The hull is constructed of solid fiberglass laminate and the deck has a balsa core with fiberglass laminate overlay. Eight opening bronze ports and two deck hatches keep the interior cabin airy and cool. The white deck has tan non-skid, and is accented with a teak toe rail. Inside the toe rail is a double lifeline system with stainless steel stanchions, all connecting to a stainless steel bow rail and stern rail. The cabin house top has teak eye brows above the bronze ports, teak hand rails, teak tracks for the companionway sliding hatch and a teak dorade box for the cowl vent.The cockpit can easily accommodate four adults when underway. The mainsheet attaches aft of the cockpit and with the tiller stored up, the cockpit opens up for more guests. Interior Cabin LayoutFrom the cockpit, step down into the salon area. Behind the steps you'll find the galley stainless steel sink. To port is a propane stove; to starboard you'll find the built-in icebox.The salon has a port and starboard settee and dining table. The port settee opens to a double berth; behind is a pilot berth. The starboard settee is a single berth with a storage shelf behind. The dining table folds and can be stored up against the midships wall when not in use.Following the salon is the head to port and a hanging locker to starboard. At the bow is a traditional v-berth; two single berths or with the center filler piece, one double berth.Teak and holly sole throughout and accent high gloss bright work create a warm cozy atmosphere below decks. Rigging, Sails and CanvasSweet Pea is sloop rigged with a self tending club footed jib.Aluminum spars with 3/8" 1x19 Stainless Steel Standing RiggingLewmar #16 two speed winch, port and starboard in cockpitLewmar #6 winch, on cabin topMain Sail, in very good conditionSelf Tending Jib, original 1984 in good conditionLight Air Sail (relatively new in excellent condition)Roller furling gibwisker pole Navigation Equipment and ElectronicsautopilotDepth sounderMarine VHFFluid Damped Magnetic Compassmany extras Electrical SystemTwo 12 volt DC Lead Acid Batteries (Group 31) New 20152 Electrical Panel with 6 circuit breakers ea.Battery switchElectric bilge pumpWeems & Plath Auto Mac 2 Alternator ColtrollerWest Marine Battery Charger Status/Monitor Additional InventoryDanforth Anchor and CQR anchorMOB / Life SlingPropane Grill, attaches to sternStainless Steel Boarding LadderOutboard BracketDocklines and fendersBoat HookFire Extinguisher

The Nicest 42’ Aft-Cabin Cruising/Chartering Sailboats - Located in Costa Rica

The Nicest 42’ Aft-Cabin Cruising/Chartering Sailboats - Located in Costa Rica

Make Gulfstream

Model Aft Cabin

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 42.0

The following is from when we had purchased her just two years ago. She is Literally, one of the Nicest 42’ Aft-Cabin GulfStream Blue Water Sailboats Ever Built and in Absolutely Excellent Condition ‘Beautiful & Spacious’, Loaded with Extras including ‘Central-Air Conditioning’ and Costa Rican Flagged. A Perfect Business Opportunity She’s Completely Renovated and Fully Equipped for Live Aboard, Tourist Business or for Comfortable and Safe Extended Cruising She is ‘Beautiful & Spacious’ Inside and Out including ‘Central-Air’ Costa Rican Flagged and offers a Perfect Business Opportunity New Exotic Wood Interior including over $75,000 in Upgrades and Electronics Sailing capabilities: Offshore Cruising and without limitations. This GulfStream-42 is in Excellent ‘Ready to Go’ Condition. She only needs someone to Appreciate and Enjoy Sailing with her. Please see attached pictures for details. She is Flagged and located in Costa Rica, Certified and All Taxed are Up to Date. We purchased this Beautiful Sailboat last year from a local sailor with 20-years of extensive offshore sailing experience but since we have had little time to enjoy her, we have decided to let her go to someone who would appreciate her as much as we have and has more time to enjoy a Lifetime of Wonderful Memories. BOAT DESCRIPTION: COMPLETELY UPGRADED AND FULLY EQUIPPED GulfStream-42 'Center-Cockpit' in Tip-Top Condition. Central Air-Conditioning, 6'8" Head Room with 2 private cabins, Two Full Bathrooms with Private Showers. Walk-through Aft Master Suite. Costa Rica Registered and Flagged. Title transferable through a Costa Rica Corporation. Perfect Income for Tourism. Boat is in overall excellent condition and well prepared for extended blue-water or costal excursions. Electricity is provided by both Shore Power, Solar and her onboard "4.5kw Northern Lights" generator. Interior/Cabin: Central Air-Conditioning provided throughout with a Comfortable and very roomy 'Walkthrough' Aft Cabin Stateroom with private head and shower, Forward V-birth with Private Head and Shower with lots of head room. Enjoy watching Movies or local Television Channels from her ‘Sharp 26" 720p HD LCD Television’. She sleeps 6 with lots of storage, Universal Gas Stove/Oven, fridge/freezer, very Spacious Cockpit, Newly Painted Bottom and Deck. General remarks: All New Navigation Electronics including the INTERPHASE (1,200') Forward Looking Sonar, Garmin 5208 8.4" 'Touch Screen' GPS, Garmin 18" HD Radar. She is an Excellent Sailor, Very Comfortable, Roomy, Extremely Strong and Well Built, Well Kept boat. Perfect for Chartering, Single Handling or as a Spacious Family Boat. Sails: 1992 and in very good condition. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Description GulfStream built many designs but this one's tough to beat as an outstanding cruising design. Her cutaway full keel and skeg-hung rudder offers uncompromising performance between comfort and stability. She's ready to store your provisions aboard, cast off her lines and make way for an Experience of a Lifetime. Dimensions LOA: 42/00 ft/in LWL: 33/00 ft/in Beam: 12/00 ft/in Maximum Draft: 4/10 ft/in Displacement: 22000 lbs Bridge Clearance: 56/00 ft/in Galley REFRIGERATION/FREEZER: Adler Barbour 2.8A@12vDC STOVE: Universal SS three-burner propane stove with oven (LPG) with GAS ALARM SINK: Single SS WATER SYSTEM: Pressure SEAWATER WASHDOWN WATERMAKER: New and Never Activated Powersurvivor-35 Accommodations A very spacious, cruise-friendly, Live Aboard interior lay-out! Provides Central Air-Conditioning throughout. The Aft Master Stateroom has a full-width KING-SIZE BED with Private head/shower. The Forward Stateroom has a roomy v-berth and storage in lockers, drawers and bins. The guest head is to port. The salon features a H-shaped dinette and a spacious L-shaped galley to port and an adjacent settee to starboard. The navigation stations is center and to starboard. Engine ENGINE: 50Hp Perkins-4107 diesel, completely overhauled 1998 HOURS: 150 hours since rebuild. New April, 2012 Heat Exchanger SPEED: Cruising Speed: 6mph / Maximum Speed: 8mph Electronics CHARTPLOTTER: New Garmin 5208/GSD22 FISH FINDER: Sounder/Fish-Finder BlueChart G2 2012 Garmin Vision VSA002R South America West Coast BlueChart G2 2012 Garmin Vision VUS031R Southwest Caribbean RADAR DOME: Garmin GMR 18 HD 18" Radar Dome DEPTH/TEMP: Garmin B60-12, 12 Degree Tilted Element Transducer VHF: Icom IC-M80 & Garmin VHF 200 Marine Radio HANDHELD Uniden MHS75 New Submersible Two-Way VHF Radio SONAR: 1,200' INTERPHASE COLOR TWINSCOPE FWD LOOKING SONAR STEREO: Dual MXD50 AM/FM/CD Marine Receiver AM/FM/CD WIND SPEED & DIRECTION: Horizon Standard AUTO PILOT: Alpha Marine Spectra "Top of the Line AP" KNOT METER/LOG: Horizon Standard COMPASS: Danforth Constellation (at helm) Electrical ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12vDC/120vAC AIR CONDITIONER: Mermaid 16,000btu Air Conditioner GENERATOR: 2008 Northern Lights Generator (710 hrs) BATTERIES: 3-marine deep cycle House Batteries - 2-Starter Batteries - Both New May, 2012) AMP HOURS: 100Ah each BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH: (2) Yes BATTERY MONITOR: Sterling ProReg D Marine 12/24 Volt Advanced Regulator DOCKSIDE CABLE: 50' 30-amp INVERTER: Power Bright 1,500w (New May, 2012) INTERIOR LIGHTING: 12vDC ALTERNATOR: Powerline Series 25 - 120amp (+ Control) BATTERY CHARGER: Progressive Dynamics 40 AMP Marine Charger PD2140 OTHER: 1-250W Mono-Crystalline Solar Panel Mechanical Equipment PROPELLER: Three-blade bronze BILGE PUMPS: New April, 2012 (1) New Rule 3000 automatic RAW WATER SEA STRAINERS: New April, 2012 Bronze FIRE EXTINGUISHING: Manual dry chemical FUEL FILTERS: (1) Racor STEERING: Wheel, cable to quadrant FUEL SHUT OFFS: Diesel, LPG FRESH WATER COOLING: Yes ENGINE ROOM HEAT EXTRACTOR TRANSMISSION: Hydraulic Borgwarner MASTER TOILET: Thetford Tecma 'Silence Plus' Electric Toilet - (New) GUEST TOILET: Jabsco 'Manual' Toilet - Guest Bathroom (New) HOLDING TANK: None WIND VANE SELFSTEERING: None FIRE SAFE: (New) Sails & Rigging SAILS: 2-Main (extra as backup); 1-Genoa (Roller Furling); Spinnaker ROLLER FURLING: Hood 808-SL (New) TOTAL SAIL AREA: 691 sq. ft. MAST: Aluminum, keel-stepped STANDING RIGGING: SS wire (New) SPINNAKER POLE: (1) WINCHES: (2) Barlow-16 at the mast with Barlow-2 wire main halyard winch. Lewmar 48 2-speed and a single Barlow-16 winch. Deck & Ground Tackle ANCHORS: 45lb. Bruce; 45# CQR, 40lb Grapnel stern anchor TOE RAILS: FG LADDER: Folding SS and Plastic swim BOW PULPIT: SS ANCHOR WINDLESS: 'MAXWELL' (12vDC) ANCHOR TACKLE: Two Forward Compartments. Bay-1: 250' Grade-40 High Test Genuine ACCO Brand Windless Anchor Chain Bay-2: 90' Grade-40 HT ACCO Chain with 300' of 1" Rode DINGHY & MOTOR: 2009 9.5 Caribe-C9 10' Hard Bottom Inflatable with Evenrude 15-h.p. Outboard. Both serviced April, 2012 ANCHOR DAVIT/ROLLER: Double SS LIGHTS: Deck-mount Navigatin, Masthead Tricolor, Spreader COVERS & CURTAINS: Custom aluminum Bimini with full enclosure, cockpit and aft deck awnings LIFELINES & STANCHIONS: Double SS wire on SS stanchions DECK MATERIAL: FRP with integral nonskid BOARDING GATES: P&S Safety Equipment LifeSling Overboard Rescue System 7-Adult & 2-Children Life jackets Exclusions Owners' personal effects She's located in Costa Rica and Import as well as all other Taxes are Fully-Paid and Up-to-Date. FYI: Import Taxes in Costa Rica for Sailboats are 65% of their Book Value. We've Invested over $125,000 since owning her however,she could be yours today for only $109,000 Reasonable Offers Considered.

1979 Hunter 30 FT Sloop Priced to move

1979 Hunter 30 FT Sloop Priced to move

Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

Make Hunter

Model 30 FT Sloop Priced To Move

1979 Hunter 30 FT Sloop Priced to move This is a 1979 Hunter 30FT Sloop powered with a 27 HP Yanmar 3 GM Diesel Engine! Designed by John Cherubini. Priced to move! SPECIFICATIONS: LOA: 30ftLWL: 25ft-9inBEAM: 10ft-1in DISPLACEMENT: 9700DRAFT: 5ft-2in BRIDGE CLEARANCE: 45ft- 6in BALLAST: 4100 LBS ENGINE: Yanmar 27hp Model: 3GM CRUISING SPEED: 6 MAX SPEED: 7 TANKAGE: Fuel: 12 Water: 30 ACCOMMODATIONS: Traditional layout with a good V-berth forward (V-berth cushions missing), full sized head with shower, hanging locker. In the Salon there are settee berths and a dinette that folds up to the bulkhead. There is an L shaped galley and quarter berth with a small chart table at its head. Headroom 6ft- 4inBeautiful woodwork throughout Ample stowage in drawers and lockers16,700BTU Ocean Breeze Marine AC with heat and Programmable ThermostatGalley with refrig. Box and stoveSwim ladderNice cushions including new cockpit cushionsTeak and Holly sole in SalonCockpit Bimini SAILS AND RIGGING: Standing Rigging 6 years oldRoller Furled JibMain Sail with coverNewer Jib sheetsUpgraded Safety LinesPedestal SteeringFixed Fin ballasted KeelNew complete bottom paintStorm Jib bagged insideLots of Boat related item spares and supplies ELECTRONICS: Two Ship to Shore Radios: ICOM IC-M602 VHF Radio with DSC, AND STANDARD HORIZON VHF RadioShip Compass *** BOAT LOCATED IN: Whitney, Texas (76692) ***

16 ft Capri sail boat and trailer

16 ft Capri sail boat and trailer

Montgomery, Texas

Model Day Sailer

Length 13.0

1987 Capri13 sailboat, sunshine yellow and white. Sail, rudder and removable keel. Very light boat, weighs 128 lbs. All in working order, sold as is, where is. Trailer is old looking and needs painting, but is functional with lights & license. Capri Sailboats was established in 1972 as a Californian-based builder of small to medium sized sailboats. Ideal for leisure sailing, Capri Sailboats offered fiberglass watercrafts only 8 feet in hull length. Operating under the Catalina Yachts company since formulation, the Capri Sailboats brand was disbanded after 1999.

Rebel 16 Mark II Sailboat with Aluminum Trailer

Rebel 16 Mark II Sailboat with Aluminum Trailer

Angola, Indiana

Length 16.6'

Stable fiberglass sailing boat carries six people (or 1170 pounds). Includes trailer, full rigging, and TWO suits of sails. One suit of sails is in like new condition, the other set is in very good condition. Serial number 1929 (built in late sixties to early seventies I believe). The centerboard swings up into the cockpit, so you can change the depth to dock in shallow water. The rudder also swivels up if it hits an obstruction. The trolling motor in the photos is not included. There is, however a permanent motor mount on the stern. The boat will take up to a 5hp motor, but my 30lb. thrust trolling motor drives it around just fine. The boat is located on West Otter Lake, Angola, IN. Buyer with the selling price in cash or Pay Pal payment can drive it away. (Trailer takes an 1 7/8" ball hitch.) The following article from Sailing Magazine gives a great description of Rebel sailboats. You can access the original on SailingMagazine.net. Rebel 16 2008 January 8 By Staff This nimble and tough classic is perfect for a daysail or a day of racing This year the boat that holds claim to being America's first production fiberglass one-design will celebrate its 60th birthday. That the boat is still in production makes this milestone that much more remarkable. In 1948, fresh out of the Navy, Ray Greene began building a 16-foot family daysailer out of his Toledo, Ohio, shop using a revolutionary new material called fiberglass. The design of the boat was based on lines drawn by a local high school drawing instructor by the name of Alvin Younquist. With its wide, 6-foot, 7-inch beam and 110-pound steel centerboard the stable little boat known as the Rebel soon became a hit on the Midwest's inland lakes. And while Greene said he never intended to create a racer, thanks to the boat's performance-courtesy of a large 120-square-foot main and 46-square-foot jib on a fractional rig-it wasn't long before a competitive structure was built around the boat. By 1952 a class association had been firmly established and by 1963 the class boasted 138 active members. Not bad. Fleets started popping up across the Midwest, south into Kentucky and all the way down to Texas. Meanwhile, class members could be found sailing the inland lakes of the Eastern Seaboard from New York to Florida. After 25 years of building the Rebel, with more than 3,000 hulls produced, Greene was ready to call it quits and sold the works to a group of Chicago investors. Production of the Rebel continued at a steady pace during the 1970s, and was done under a number of names: Melling Tool Co., Rebel Industries and finally Spindrift One Designs. After Spindrift folded, the Rebel moved to Michigan in 1988 when Nickels Boat Works of Fenton took over with the production of the Mark V model. Nickels continues to build the Rebel, offering buyers a choice of a daysailer version for $9,860 or the optimum racing version for $11,872 less sails and trailer. A stainless steel centerboard now comes standard with the Rebel. Nickels also continues to be a great source for parts and accessories, as well as information, on the Rebel. One tough Rebel While there have been reports of problems with the foam flotation on older boats becoming waterlogged, that has been less of a problem on boats from the 1970s and later. Other than that, a buyer of a used Rebel should find few issues with the condition of this durable little boat. Indeed, boats 25 years and older will still top regatta leaderboards. "They're well made, very rugged boats that will last forever," said Al Vorel, National Rebel Association Commodore, who has been racing the same boat, No. 3914, for almost 20 years. "You don't have to run out every 5 to 10 years to buy a new boat." This is one of the reasons for the longevity of the class. Boats tend to stay in the family, passed down from parent to child, with the younger generations wanting to keep the racing going. "My mother races, and my daughter sometimes races, so there are times we'll have three generations on the course," Vorel said. This also, of course, keeps a lot of boats off the market, and finding a used Rebel can be a bit of a challenge. But thanks to the Internet, it's possible to locate a few sellers. Prices can vary from just under $1,000 for an older boat in need of some work to $3,000 or more for a later model. Buyers can typically expect to pay in the neighborhood of $1,500 for a pre-Nickels-era boat in good shape. We were fortunate enough to find a late 1970s Rebel listed for sale on www.craigslist.org. Better yet, the seller was within trailering distance. The offer on the boat was $1,400, so we drove out to take a look. The boat was well cared for, kept under a roof winters, and showed no structural damage. Other than some algae stains and scuff marks the finish looked good, and all the gear was there, including the main and jib, which the owner said he bought new about seven years ago. We did see some possible issues, including a rusty, pitted centerboard and a wooden rudder that looked to have some rotting. So we offered to pay the full $1,400 if the owner threw in the trailer, which he originally wanted an extra $200 for. The deal was closed and we drove off with the Rebel in tow. Rebel with a cause With the boat parked in our yard the first item of business we wanted to take care of was the rusty centerboard. Nickels offers a stainless steel replacement board, and we could picture how sweet the boat would look with a shiny new stainless fin. Unfortunately, these centerboards run close to $1,000; more than two-thirds the cost of the entire boat. So such an extravagant purchase didn't make much sense. Instead we set about rehabilitating the old board. We removed, with a bit of difficulty, the 110-pound board and set in on sawhorses. The first step was to remove the old paint using paint stripper, then power sanding. We then slathered on some Duro Naval Jelly to remove the rust, wiping down everything with paper towels then finishing up with a clean, acetone-soaked rag. Next, we filled in the pits and hollows with West Marine Surfacing Putty, and sanded everything smooth. We made certain the blade was fair by running a straight edge along the board. We also further faired the rounded leading edge of the board to within the class rule limits, which prohibit tapering less than 1/16th of an inch and more than one inch in from the leading edge. We then primed the board with several coats of Interlux Primocon primer, which when dried we wet sanded with 400-grit paper, and finished with a couple coats of Interlux VC-17m Extra bottom paint. With the centerboard done, we then turned to the rudder. An ice pick determined the wood was beginning to rot near the lower trailing edge. We probably could have rehabilitated the rudder as well, but since we had saved some money by not replacing the centerboard we decided to spring for a new rudder. We opted for a fiberglass blade, supplied by Nickels for $375. This cost covered just the blade, as the original aluminum rudder cheeks and hardware were still in good shape. While we were on the phone with Nickels, we decided to order all new running rigging to replace the weathered lines the boat came with. This included lines for the cunningham, boom vang, centerboard system, as well as sheets and halyards for both main and jib. The total for 112 feet of ¼-inch line and 105 feet of 5/16-inch line came to $100. Next we took a closer look at the standing rigging. The spars showed no defects, and with a bit of metal polish and elbow grease the rotating mast, boom and aluminum whisker pole looked good as new. The 1-by-9 stainless steel shrouds and forestay also showed no visible defects. We did, however, find the diamond stays on the mast to be tuned rather tight. According to the North Sail's One-Design tuning guide for the Rebel, an overly tight diamond can limit fore and aft mast bend, and can even cause negative pre-bend, where the mast bends forward at the tip. Since we want to have a competitive boat, we loosened the diamond tension and will readjust after doing some sea trials. As we said, we ultimately wanted to race our Rebel and didn't want a slow boat. So obviously the 7-year-old suit of sails had to go. This would be our biggest expense, and a new suit of sails would alone exceed the original cost of the boat. A new main and standard jib (a light air jib is also available) from North Sails set us back $1,615, which included $20 for class royalties but not shipping. Certainly this was a blow to our budget, but we rationalized it by thinking about the fun we would be having with some close racing come summer. Our last order of business was getting our bottom clean and smooth. We first scrubbed the hull down with a detergent then wet sanded everything below the rails to a slick surface with 1,200-grit paper. After a rinse and wipe down with the hose and clean towels we were satisfied we had a slick bottom. We finished off by treating all our hardware and moving bits to a little McLube Sailkote spray. We now have what we feel will be a contender on the course for our racing crew of two. Yet, with the roomy Rebel cockpit that can seat six, we're also looking forward to some lazy summer daysailing when friends and family show up. Either way, we'll certainly get our money's worth from this tough but nimble little classic. LOA 16' 1.5" LWL 15' 10" Beam 6' 7.5" Draft 3' 4" Weight 700 lbs, Sail area 166 sq. ft.

16' day sailer w/trlr, cabin, mainsail, and self-furlling jib -- Priced to sell!

16' day sailer w/trlr, cabin, mainsail, and self-furlling jib -- Priced to sell!

Niantic, Connecticut

Make Compac Yacht

Model 16/2 (extended Bow For Larger Jib)

Length 16.2

1988 16.2ft Compac Yacht. Extended bow to accommodate larger jib. Self-furling jib, standard jib, and mainsail all included. Interior and exterior in okay condition. Needs new bottom coat paint. This boat has sailed all over Long Island Sound, from Niantic Bay to Plum Island. My father is done with it and I am trying to pass it on to a new owner. A little bit of work and this boat can be a nice day sailer.

sailboat 33 ft Tarten Ten  Race boat Day Sailor with incredible trailer

sailboat 33 ft Tarten Ten Race boat Day Sailor with incredible trailer

Ada, Michigan

Make S&S

Model Tarten Ten

1978 S&S Tarten Ten in above average condition senior citizen owned. less that 100 actual hours of total actual use. comes with mast, jib, tiller handle and all deck railing is inside the boat. comes with a custom built trailer tri-axle 3 7k rated axles will hold up to 45 ft boat, has extender very heavy duty construction. add 16ft to ease launch. call 616 874 8235 for details paypal used for deposit only unless approved by seller. i do have a heavy duty cradle that is also on a trailer and ready for transport anywhere. the cradle is not offered with this action. may be purchased seperatly. the boat was appraised between 13 and 17 and the trailer was appraised at 10 to 12

sailboat 33 ft Taren Ten  Race boat Day Sailer less than 100 hours diesel motor

sailboat 33 ft Taren Ten Race boat Day Sailer less than 100 hours diesel motor

1978 S&S Tarten Ten in above average condition senior citizen owned. less that 100 actual hours of use. i have a custom built trailer,, has extender very heavy duty construction. add 16ft to ease launch and a cradle that are options to the sale not offered in this post. call 616 874 8235 for details paypal used for deposit only unless approved by seller. have heavy duty cradle available if needed.

1969 Columbian 22 Sailboat

1969 Columbian 22 Sailboat

Patchogue, New York

Make Columbian

Model 22 Sailboat

1969 Columbian 22 Sailboat Thick hulled sailing vessel, sails in great shape, new awlgrip, rated for 8 passengers, shows Bristol, fixed keel draws 3 ft This vessel has sink and marine head below.  No disappointments, call Dave Glover immediately for more info and pixs.  1/19/16 PRICE REDUCTON, MUST SEE

1992 Hunter 37.5 Legend

1992 Hunter 37.5 Legend

Oviedo, Florida

Model 37.5 Legend

1992 Hunter 37.5 Legend Brand new listing. This is a lightly used and good looking Hunter 37.5 Legend with approx. 548 hours on the Yanmar 3HM35F diesel engine. This 37.5 Legend is one of Hunter's optimum size sailboats for comfort, space, strength and sailing performance. Cruise to the Bahamas in this sweet boat with the new Garmin touchscreen Echomap70 GPS and enjoy some island life! Maximum strength is achieved by a bonded full length internal frame and stringer system; chain plates then are anchored to this main frame system to carry the rig loads of this strong performance cruiser. The 12 ft. 10 in. beam and 6' 6" head room provides more than ample space and comfort. The hugh aft athwart berth and forward berth provide comfortable sleeping quarters for 4 adults with provisions for three more people to sleep in the main salon area. A comfortable size head with shower and vanity is located rear of center near master aft berth. The 16,400 lbs. displacement, 5,900 lbs. solid lead wing keel (4 ft. 11 in draft) makes for a comfortable sailing experience. Mystic Quest carries a 75 gal fresh water tank, 35 gal fuel tank and 25 gal holding tank. The vintage of this Hunter Legend still has the rich teak woods with thick teak trim and moldings, ash battens, cedar line lockers, corian galley and vanity counter tops. This is one of the last Hunter models with the costly but preferred full length extended aluminum toe rails. The original natural gas system was converted to propane system with locker and aluminum propane tank, electric solenoid on/off switch in custom teak mounting in galley. Dockside factory installed central AC system with ducts to vents in all boat compartments. Original factory Hood two line headsail furling replaced with Hood single line furling system.  Blister free bottom received 5 coats of Interlux 2000 barrier paint for extended blister free bottom in 2014. In the cockpit ther is top quality waterproof cushions (10) and a custom fitted vinyl cover. A custom designed cockpit table made from weather resistant starboard material. Mast head tri-light and standard running lights with the new touchscreen Garmin Echomap 70 GPS chart system. Ice box was converted to electric refrigeration and microwave is in a custom made teak shelf. The Dutchman's furling system was replaced with lazy jacks. The sails are original sails but are in good condition and were stored inside for most of their life. The auto pilot and wind gauge's are not working. The shower has never been used.

2010 Jeanneau 45 DS

2010 Jeanneau 45 DS

Make Jeanneau

Model 45 DS

2010 Jeanneau 45 DS Dimensions Year: 2010 LOA: 45 ft, Beam: 14 ft 4 in Draft: 5 ft 6in (shoal draft) Displacement: 22932 lbs,Ballast: 6514 lbs Headroom: 6 ft 4 in Accommodations Two Cabin version with two heads, large aft cabin master suite with private head and shower. Mattress with Froli Sleep System.Huge main salon with U shaped dining table. Galley with 3 burner stove and oven, refrigeration and freezer, double sinks, fridge. Beige Ultraleather cushions in main salon, dining table converts settee to double berth. Number of cabins: 2 Number of double berths: 3 Number of heads: 2 2 Electric heads with freshwater flushing or seawater flushing Creature Comfort Air conditioning / Heating reverse cycle -2 units, 9K and 16K reverse cycle Hot water tank with electric and engine heating Galley Double sinks Front and Top loading fridge Deep freezer with separate Compressor 3 burner stove and oven. Microwave Engine Yanmar 4JH4TE 75 Hp Turbo Diesel Engine Hours: approx. 270 Propeller: 3 blade folding propeller (Flexofold) and orig.3 fixed blade propeller as spare Bow Thruster 7 Hp Hull and Deck Wood cockpit floor and seats Wood folding cockpit table, varnished with cover Full Canvas, dodger, bimini, connector, Frame is heavy duty stainless, handrails on Dodger. Electric Anchor Windlass with 2nd control at helm Cockpit Hot and Cold Shower Wheel and Winch and instrument covers Life line gates midship Dual Leather wrapped wheels Sails and Sail Handling Furling main Roller Furling Genoa 140 Percent Electric 53ST Genoa Winches Coach Roof Harken 44ST Electric Winch Port side Coach Roof Harken 44ST Winch Starboard side All lines lead aft to Cockpit thru rope clutches Navigation Equipment Raymarine network with: Chart Plotter -Raymarine E 130W with Platinum charts Autopilot Depth sounder Log-speedometer Wind speed and direction Electronic Compass 4 ST 70 displays, one for autopilot, 3 free programmable VHF -Standard Horizon with DSC and remote mic at helm Magnetic Compass -Two Entertainment Equipment Stereo with Blue Tooth and remote control Bose Speakers in Cabin and cockpit speakers TV set (LED) with separate DVD Player in main salon Tanks Fresh Water: 2 Tanks (162 Gallons) Fuel: 1 Tank (63 Gallons) Holding Tanks: 2 Tanks (34 Gallons) Electrical Electrical Circuit: 12V 110V System with 50 Amp shore power inlet 2000 Watt Magnum Inverter and back-up charger with Remote Control Additional 110 Ah house battery 60 Amp Battery charger LED Navigation lights, LED Deck Light, LED interior lighti

1984 Endeavour 38

1984 Endeavour 38

Deltaville, Virginia

Make Endeavour

1984 Endeavour 38 This 1984 Endeavour 38 Aft Cockpit,"Chameleon" is the definition of solid. She performs like a dream and is built with the state-of-the-art construction methods Endeavour is known for.  Her extraordinary deck space features inboard chainplates and genoa tracks allowing that fine trim for closehauled work.  Electronics on this beautiful boat include:Raymarine Chartplotter/Radar with cards for East Coast, Bahamas, and Eastern CarribeanST60 Wind, Depth, and SpeedAIS West Marine 1000Raymarine Autohelm 7000VHF Icom 502SSB Icom, Tuner, AntennaRadar Reflector The boat's electrical system includes:2 - 80 Watt Solar Panels2- 110 Power Cords with adapters for 35 and 50 AMP ServiceLink 10 MonitorStarting Battery and 410 amp hour House Bank (4 Golf Cart Batteries)Freedom HF 1800 Battery Charger/Inverter This 1984 Endeavour 38 has had a number of updates and upgrades over the years. Some rigging updates are:Profurl Roller Furling NEW in 2009MacPack w/Lazyjacks NEW in 2013Mainsail w/ battens NEW in 2009Inventory includes Genoa 130 and Jib 100NEW Rigging in 2009 Ground Tackle for the boat includes: 65 lb CQR Anchor, 45 lb Claw Anchor, 225 Ft 5/16 G-4 Chain, 100 Ft BBB Chain, 200 Ft Rope, Lewmar Electric Windlass, Jabsco Pro Max 5.0 Raw Water Washdown. Below, you have all your comforts of home! Cruise Air Drop In Air Conditioner, LED Lights throughout, Eno 3 Burner Propane Stove and Oven, and Frigaboat Refrigerator/Freezer. The equipment list for this boat goes on and on! Call Norton Yachts today to find out more on this boat or to schedule an appointment to see her! She is truly a beauty, and she is ready to go sailing!

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Sail boat recommendation? Used to have 16' o'day

  • Thread starter lowkee
  • Start date May 18, 2009

lowkee

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  • May 18, 2009

I am looking for a modern equivalent to a 16 foot Oday we used to have when I was a kid. It was a no-frills, no cabin (just storage), fiberglass sailboat that seated roughly 6 adults snug and had a centerboard (keel?) you could raise for shallow water. What makes/models should I look for as a near exact replacement for this boat, seeing as I am having zero luck finding the same Oday (I know they went under years ago)? I knew how to sail back then, but it has been a LONG time, and I would need a boat that does not need work (beyond me not needing another project boat), as I wouldn't know what was needed if it did need work. I was taught about sailboats in the school of "Just do this and you'll be fine", as opposed to the hows and why's of all of the rigging. I really miss sailing, and I'd love to get a sailboat to use while the Bayliner is getting its overhaul. Thanks  

Petty Officer 2nd Class

  • Jun 16, 2009

Re: Sail boat recommendation? Used to have 16' o'day The O'day daysailer is a great boat with few comparisons. The daysailer was designed to be a sailboat first, most sailboats today are designed for other reasons (room ,comfort etc) They were also built by other mfg's and are currently being built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding. You can still find some older ones in great condition (check out www.daysailer.org ) . As for modern equivalents I guess there are some, JY15 comes to mind (no spinnaker though). I own a daysailer so I might be a little biased though. I also went through the same thing you are going through with your Bayliner, with my 18' Four Winns a few years ago. Lots of work!! Good Luck Shawn  

NYGiants

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  • Jul 5, 2009

Re: Sail boat recommendation? Used to have 16' o'day i suggest a laser sailboat very fun little boat  

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20 Best Small Sailboats for the Weekender

  • By Mark Pillsbury
  • Updated: August 4, 2021

In order to go cruising, most of us require a sailboat with a head, a galley, and bunks. The boat, likely a 30-footer and more often a 40-footer, will have electronics for navigation and entertainment, refrigeration if the trip is longer than a coastal hop, an engine for light wind, and, depending on our appetites for food and fun, perhaps a genset to power our toys and appliances.

To go sailing , however, all we really need is a hull, mast, rudder, and sail. To experience the pure joy of sheeting in and scooting off across a lake, bay, or even the open ocean, there’s nothing better than a small sailboat – we’re talking sailboats under 25 feet. You can literally reach out and touch the water as it flows past. You instantly feel every puff of breeze and sense every change in trim.

Some of the boats in this list are new designs, others are time-tested models from small sailboat manufacturers, but every one is easy to rig, simple to sail, and looks like a whole lot of fun either for a solo outing on a breezy afternoon or to keep family and friends entertained throughout your entire sailing season. This list is made up of all types of sailboats , and if you’re looking for a list of some of the best small sailboats for beginners, you’ll find exactly that here.

Any one of these popular boats could be labeled as a trailerable sailboat, daysailer, or even a weekender sailboat. And while most would be labeled as a one or two person sailboat, some could comfortably fit three or even four people.

Marblehead 22 Daysailer

Marblehead 22 Daysailer

If you have an eye for elegant lines and your heart goes pitter-patter over just the right amount of overhang beneath a counter transom, the Marblehead 22 daysailer, designed by Doug Zurn and built by Samoset Boatworks in Boothbay, Maine, will definitely raise your pulse. Traditional-looking above the waterline and modern beneath, the cold-molded hull sports a deep bulb keel and a Hall Spars carbon-fiber mast with a wishbone rig and square-top main. The 11-foot-9-inch cockpit can seat a crowd, and a small cuddy forward will let you stow your friends’ gear for the day. samosetboatworks.com

Catalina 22 Sport

Catalina 22 Sport

Many a harbor plays host to an active fleet of Catalina 22s, one of the most popular small sailboats over the years, given its basic amenities and retractable keel, which allows it to be easily trailered. Recently, the company introduced the Catalina 22 Sport, an updated design that can compete with the older 22s. The boat features a retractable lead keel; a cabin that can sleep four, with a forward hatch for ventilation; and a fractional rig with a mainsail and a roller-furling jib. Lifelines, a swim ladder, and an engine are options, as are cloth cushions; vinyl cushions are standard. The large cockpit will seat a crowd or let a mom-and-pop crew stretch out and enjoy their sail. It’s clear why the Catalina 22 is one of the best sailboats under 25 feet. catalinayachts.com

Hunter 22

With its large, open-transom cockpit and sloop rig, the Hunter 22 makes a comfortable daysailer for family and friends. But with its cuddy cabin, twin bunks, optional electrical system, opening screened ports, and portable toilet, a parent and child or a couple could comfortably slip away for an overnight or weekend. Add in the optional performance package, which includes an asymmetric spinnaker, a pole, and a mainsheet traveler, and you could be off to the races. The boat features a laminated fiberglass hull and deck, molded-in nonskid, and a hydraulic lifting centerboard. Mount a small outboard on the stern bracket, and you’re set to go. marlow-hunter.com

the Daysailer

Not sure whether you want to race, cruise or just go out for an afternoon sail? Since 1958, sailors have been having a ball aboard the Uffa Fox/George O’Day-designed Daysailer. Fox, who in the 1950s was on the cutting edge of planning-dinghy design, collaborated with Fall River, Massachusetts boatbuilder O’Day Corp. to build the 16-foot Daysailer, a boat that features a slippery hull and a small cuddy cabin that covers the boat roughly from the mast forward. Thousands of Daysailers were built by various builders, and they can be found used for quite affordable prices. There are active racing fleets around the US, and new Daysailers are still in production today, built by Cape Cod Ship Building. capecodshipbuilding.com

BayRaider from Swallow Boats

BayRaider from Swallow Boats

Easy to rig and trailer, the BayRaider from England’s Swallow Yachts is a relative newcomer to the small-boat market in the United States. Nearly all of its 19 feet 9 inches is open cockpit, though a spray hood can be added to keep the forward sections dry. The BayRaider is ketch-rigged with a gunter-style mainmast. The topmast and mizzen are both carbon-fiber, which is an option for the mainmast as well. The BayRaider can be sailed with a dry hull in lighter conditions or with 300 pounds of water ballast to increase its stability. With the centerboard and hinged rudder raised, the boat can maneuver in even the thinnest water.

$28,900, (904) 234-8779, swallowyachts.com

12 1/2 foot Beetle Cat

Big fun can come in small packages, especially if your vessel of choice happens to be the 12 ½-foot Beetle Cat. Designed by John Beetle and first built in 1921, the wooden shallow draft sailboat is still in production today in Wareham, Massachusetts at the Beetle Boat Shop. With a draft of just 2 feet, the boat is well-suited for shallow bays, but equally at home in open coastal waters. The single gaff-rigged sail provides plenty of power in light air and can be quickly reefed down to handle a blow. In a word, sailing a Beetle Cat is fun. beetlecat.com

West Wight Potter P 19

West Wight Potter P 19

With berths for four and a workable galley featuring a cooler, a sink, and a stove, West Wight Potter has packed a lot into its 19-foot-long P 19. First launched in 1971, this is a line of boats that’s attracted a true following among trailer-sailors. The P 19′s fully retractable keel means that you can pull up just about anywhere and go exploring. Closed-cell foam fore and aft makes the boat unsinkable, and thanks to its hard chine, the boat is reportedly quite stable under way. westwightpotter.com

NorseBoat 17.5

NorseBoat 17.5

Designed for rowing and sailing (a motor mount is optional), the Canadian-built NorseBoat 17.5—one of which was spotted by a CW editor making its way through the Northwest Passage with a two-man crew—features an open cockpit, a carbon-fiber mast, and a curved-gaff rig, with an optional furling headsail set on a sprit. The lapstrake hull is fiberglass; the interior is ply and epoxy. The boat comes standard with two rowing stations and one set of 9-foot oars. The boat is designed with positive flotation and offers good load-carrying capacity, which you could put to use if you added the available canvas work and camping tent. NorseBoats offers a smaller sibling, the 12.5, as well; both are available in kit form.

$19,000, (902) 659-2790, norseboat.com

Montgomery 17

Montgomery 17

Billed as a trailerable pocket cruiser, the Montgomery 17 is a stout-looking sloop designed by Lyle Hess and built out of fiberglass in Ontario, California, by Montgomery Boats. With a keel and centerboard, the boat draws just under 2 feet with the board up and can be easily beached when you’re gunkholing. In the cuddy cabin you’ll find sitting headroom, a pair of bunks, a portable toilet, optional shore and DC power, and an impressive amount of storage space. The deck-stepped mast can be easily raised using a four-part tackle. The builder reports taking his own boat on trips across the Golfo de California and on visits to California’s coastal islands. Montgomery makes 15-foot and 23-foot models, as well. If you’re in search of a small sailboat with a cabin, the Montgomery 17 has to be on your wish list.

CW Hood 32 Daysailer small sailboat

With long overhangs and shiny brightwork, the CW Hood 32 is on the larger end of the daysailer spectrum. Designers Chris Hood and Ben Stoddard made a conscious decision to forego a cabin and head in favor of an open cockpit big enough to bring 4 or 5 friends or family out for an afternoon on the water. The CW Hood 32 is sleek and graceful through the water and quick enough to do some racing, but keeps things simple with a self-tacking jib and controls that can be lead back to a single-handed skipper. A top-furling asymmetrical, electric sail drive and Torqeedo outboard are all optional. The CW Hood 32 makes for a great small family sailboat.  cwhoodyachts.com

Sun Cat from Com-Pac

Sun Cat from Com-Pac

Shallow U.S. East Coast bays and rock-strewn coasts have long been graced by cat boats, whose large, gaff-rigged mainsails proved simple and powerful both on the wind and, better yet, when reaching and running. The 17-foot-4-inch Sun Cat, built by Com-Pac Yachts, updates the classic wooden cat with its fiberglass hull and deck and the easy-to-step Mastender Rigging System, which incorporates a hinged tabernacle to make stepping the mast a one-person job. If you want a personal sailboat ideal for solo sailing, the Sun Can is a great choice. Belowdecks, the twin 6-foot-5-inch berths and many other features and amenities make this cat a willing weekender.

$19,800, (727) 443-4408, com-pacyachts.com

Catalina 16.5

Catalina 16.5

The Catalina 16.5 sits right in the middle of Catalina Yachts’ line of small sailboats, which range from the 12.5 to the 22 Capri and Sport, and it comes in both an easy-to-trailer centerboard model and a shoal-draft fixed-keel configuration. With the fiberglass board up, the 17-foot-2-inch boat draws just 5 inches of water; with the board down, the 4-foot-5-inch draft suggests good windward performance. Hull and deck are hand-laminated fiberglass. The roomy cockpit is self-bailing, and the bow harbors a good-sized storage area with a waterproof hatch. catalinayachts.com

Hobie 16

No roundup of best small sailboats (trailerable and fun too) would be complete without a mention of the venerable Hobie 16, which made its debut in Southern California way back in 1969. The company has introduced many other multihulls since, but more than 100,000 of the 16s have been launched, a remarkable figure. The Hobie’s asymmetric fiberglass-and-foam hulls eliminate the need for daggerboards, and with its kick-up rudders, the 16 can be sailed right up to the beach. Its large trampoline offers lots of space to move about or a good place to plant one’s feet when hanging off the double trapezes with a hull flying. The boat comes with a main and a jib; a spinnaker, douse kit, trailer, and beach dolly are optional features. hobiecat.com

Hunter 15

Novice sailors or old salts looking for simplicity could both enjoy sailing the Hunter 15. With a fiberglass hull and deck and foam flotation, the boat is sturdily built. The ample freeboard and wide beam provide stability under way, and the heavy-duty rubrail and kick-up rudder mean that you won’t have to worry when the dock looms or the going grows shallow. Both the 15 and its slightly larger 18-foot sibling come standard with roller-furling jibs.

$6,900/$9,500 (boat-show prices for the 15 and 18 includes trailers), (386) 462-3077, marlow-hunter.com

Super Snark

Super Snark

Under various owners, the Snark brand of sailboats, now built by Meyers Boat Co., has been around since the early 1970s. The Super Snark, at 11 feet, is a simple, easily car-topped daysailer that’s fit out with a lateen rig and sail. Billed as unsinkable, the five boats in the company’s line are built with E.P.S. foam, with the external hull and deck vacuum-formed to the core using an A.B.S. polymer. The Super Snark weighs in at 50 pounds, and with a payload capacity of 310 pounds, the boat can carry two.

$970, (800) 247-6275, meyersboat.com

Norseboat 21.5

Norseboat 21.5

Built in Canada, the NorseBoat 21.5 is a rugged looking craft that comes in a couple of configurations: one with an open cockpit and small doghouse, and another with a smaller cockpit and cabin that houses a double berth for two adults and optional quarter berths for the kids. Both carry NorseBoat’s distinctive looking carbon fiber gaff-rigged mast with main and jib (a sprit-set drifter is optional), and come with a ballasted stub keel and centerboard. Because of its lightweight design, the boat can be rowed and is easily trailered.

$36,000 (starting), 902-659-2790, norseboat.com

Flying Scot

Flying Scot

Talk about time-tested, the 19-foot Flying Scot has been in production since 1957 and remains a popular design today. Sloop rigged, with a conventional spinnaker for downwind work, the boat is an easily sailed family boat as well as a competitive racer, with over 130 racing fleets across the U.S. Its roomy cockpit can seat six to eight, though the boat is often sailed by a pair or solo. Hull and deck are a fiberglass and balsa core sandwich. With the centerboard up, the boat draws only eight inches. Though intended to be a daysailer, owners have rigged boom tents and berths for overnight trips, and one adventurous Scot sailor cruised his along inland waterways from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

RS Venture

Known primarily for its line of racing dinghys, RS Sailing also builds the 16-foot, 4-inch Venture, which it describes as a cruising and training dinghy. The Venture features a large, self-draining cockpit that will accommodate a family or pack of kids. A furling jib and mainsail with slab reefing come standard with the boat; a gennaker and trapeze kit are options, as is an outboard motor mount and transom swim ladder. The deck and hull are laid up in a fiberglass and Coremat sandwich. The Venture’s designed to be both a good performer under sail, but also stable, making it a good boat for those learning the sport.

$14,900, 203-259-7808, rssailing.com

Topaz Taz

Topper makes a range of mono- and multihull rotomolded boats, but the model that caught one editor’s eye at Strictly Sail Chicago was the Topaz Taz. At 9 feet, 8 inches LOA and weighing in at 88 pounds, the Taz is not going to take the whole crowd out for the day. But, with the optional mainsail and jib package (main alone is for a single child), the Taz can carry two or three kids or an adult and one child, and would make a fun escape pod when tied behind the big boat and towed to some scenic harbor. The hull features Topper’s Trilam construction, a plastic and foam sandwich that creates a boat that’s stiff, light, and durable, and shouldn’t mind being dragged up on the beach when it’s time for a break.

$2,900 (includes main and jib), 410-286-1960, topazsailboats.com

WindRider WRTango

WindRider WRTango

WRTango, a fast, sturdy, 10-foot trimaran that’s easy to sail, is the newest portable craft from WindRider International. It joins a line that includes the WR16 and WR17 trimarans. The Tango features forward-facing seating, foot-pedal steering, and a low center of gravity that mimics the sensation of sitting in a kayak. It weighs 125 pounds (including the outriggers and carbon-fiber mast), is extremely stable, and has single-sheet sail control. The six-inch draft and kick-up rudder make it great for beaching, while the hull and outriggers are made of rotomolded polyethylene, so it can withstand running into docks and being dragged over rocks.

$3,000, 612-338-2170, windrider.com

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