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O'Day 39

O'Day 39 is a 38 ′ 6 ″ / 11.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Philippe Briand and built by Bangor Punta Corp. and O'Day Corp. between 1982 and 1985.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Built under license from Jeanneau. In France called SUN FIZZ. Both companies at the time were owned by Bangor Punta. Later redesigned by Hunt Assoc. as the O’DAY 40. Shallow draft version: Draft: 4.90’ / 1.49m Disp.: 18700 lbs./ 8482 kgs.

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O'DAY 39 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of O'DAY 39. Built by O'Day Corp. and designed by Philippe Briand, the boat was first built in 1982. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 11.76. Its sail area/displacement ratio 15.60. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel.

O'DAY 39 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about O'DAY 39 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the o'day 39.

O'DAY 39 was designed by Philippe Briand.

Who builds O'DAY 39?

O'DAY 39 is built by O'Day Corp..

When was O'DAY 39 first built?

O'DAY 39 was first built in 1982.

How long is O'DAY 39?

O'DAY 39 is 10.21 m in length.

What is mast height on O'DAY 39?

O'DAY 39 has a mast height of 13.5 m.

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O'day 39

The o'day 39 is a 38.58ft masthead sloop designed by phillipe briand and built in fiberglass by o'day corp. between 1982 and 1985., 120 units have been built..

The O'day 39 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.

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“Rocket” O’Day 39 (3 cabin)

“Rocket” – O’Day (3 cabin)

Extra Day 

Very accommodating for large groups with a layout boasting 3 private double staterooms, two long settees in the main salon plus two pilot berths (small berths good for kids) above the settees in the main salon. Classic interior with plenty of teak and many hatches and portlights and good headroom create a more open and airy feel. The galley has ample storage with a refrigerator and a large seperate icebox, a double stainless sink and a propane stove with oven. A full head with shower is located forward with split access from either the forward cabin or the main salon. The aft head is located in the starboard stateroom.

Rocket is a boat that is designed to sail well. Her 6’4″ keel will point higher than most any newer shoal draft designs. Long cockpit seats allow plenty of space when underway or for sleeping under the stars. A two-blade prop reduces drag and a high aspect rudder makes her handle well in all conditions. Most lines are led aft for easy sail handling, wide weather decks are great for moving about when underway and her well designed anchor locker is always appreciated.

SPECS & LAYOUT

Specifications.

Year, Make & Model

1983 O’Day 39

Documentation

38’7″

12’8″

6’4″

Displacement

19,000 lbs.

44hp Universal Diesel

Max Cruising Speed

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Consumption

1gallon/hour at cruising RPM

Full Batten with Lazy Jacks

Foresail Reefing

Roller Furling

ELECTRONICS

Speed and Depth – yes

Wind Speed / Direction – yes

GPS Chart plotter – yes

Autopilot – yes

Radar – no

Bow thruster – no

TV – no

DVD – no

CD – yes

MP3 / IPod Auxiliary Jack – yes

Satellite Radio – no

Satellite Weather – no

Inverter – no

Maximum Sleeping Capacity – 8

Converting Salon Table – no

Long single settees each side

Bedding & Linens – Optional

Air Conditioner / Heater

Dockside heat. No air.

GALLEY & HEAD

12 volt Fridge or Icebox

Fridge and separate icebox

Stove Fuel – LPG

Oven – yes

Microwave – no

Heads / Showers –  2 heads, 1 shower

Heads – manual pump

WASTE HOLDING

Holding Tank Capacity

22 gallons each

FRESHWATER SYSTEM

Fresh Water Capacity – 100 gallons

Number of Freshwater Tanks – 2

DECK & GEAR

Windlass – yes

Bimini – yes

Dodger – yes

Dinghy – Optional, no charge

SPECIAL FEATURES

Galley has double sink plus (2) 12 volt fridges. Full head with shower forward has split doors for private access from fwd stateroom. Second head is in starboard aft cabin and is covered by fold down settee when not in use. Sleeps 8 in (3) double staterooms plus (2) long settees in main salon. (2) additional pilot berths are above salon settees but are suited for kids or stowing gear.

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June 4 – June 17

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Sept 19 – End of Season

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Rates include fuel & final pump-out on all sailboats.

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Early start.

Board by 2pm. Get Briefing.

Up to 36′  $295

37′ and up $395

SLEEP ABOARD

Board by 8pm. Sleep on Boat.

Morning Briefing.

LATE DEPART

Return by Sunset. Sleep on Boat.

Depart by 10am.

CHARTER EXTRAS

Captain (up to 4 hrs) $175

Captain (up to 8 hrs) $275

Captain (overnight) $325

Linens $25/per person

Dinghy Outboard $25/day

(No charge for dingy, but must be requested in advance)

Grill – $25 (includes propane)

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Boat Profile

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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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1983 O'Day 39

Greenport, New York

Make O'Day

Category Cruiser Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1983 O'Day 39 Gypsy Wind has a long waterline and wide beam making her a very large boat on deck, in the cockpit and down below.  With her three stateroom layout, dinette table seating 6, and well equipped galley she is a good cruiser for three or four couples.   Her layout includes a forward stateroom, two aft staterooms, galley, nav station, a large salon and two heads.  She sails nicely and in fact she just won the Fall Time Warp Race in Greenport.  We have priced her at a very low price so a new caring owner can give her the finishing touches and bring her back to a first-rate sloop.  She has a mainsail in good condition and a Genoa also in good condition.  Her auxiliary power is a 44-HP Universal diesel.  Call for an appointment to see her.

1984 O'Day 39

Waukegan, Illinois

Category Sloop Sailboats

1984 O'Day 39 .

Charlevoix, Michigan

Category Racer Boats

1984 O'Day 39 This 39ft Oday is being offered by her second owner who have enjoyed her service since spring of 1991. A fresh water only vessel that has a unique 3 cabin layout with two head making her suitable for a family or two to three couples.  Kestrel is well equipped with electronics, sails, docking, and anchoring gear.  She is clean, turn key and ready to cruise.  Located close by our facility she is easy to see, call for your appointment today.

Port Clinton, Ohio

1983 O'Day 39 Boat has been with current owner for 25 years!Optional dinghy - Equipped for racingHarken roller furler - Steel cradle This boat is on site, please call to set showing appointment.Sales office is closed on Sundays.

1984 O'Day Sloop

Pensacola, Florida

Model Sloop

1984 O'Day Sloop Well designed, well built, very fast cruiser/racer best describes this 39' O'Day Sloop! ANNABELLE is very clean, great 3 cabin layout for live aboard or extended cruising. Ready for many more years of sailing your favorite waters!

1984 O' DAY 39

Port Aransas, Texas

1984 O Day 39 Owner is no longer cruising. This well equipped yacht must go. Drastic price reduction     Designed by Phillip Briand for Jeanneau and built by O'Day in the U.S.  She features wide uncluttered decks for sure-footed mobility when healed. The powerful, low wetted surface hull provides a long water-line and wide beam, making the O'Day 39 a very large boat on deck and below.

1983 O'Day 39 Boat has been with current owner for 25 years!Optional dinghy, Equipped for racing, Harken roller furler, Steel cradle

Plattsburgh, New York

Private Seller (514) 963-9343 Photos Photo 5 Photo 2 Photo 6 Photo 11 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1984 O'Day 39,3 cabins, very well maintained and never used in charter. The O'day 39 is the american version of the famous Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40. With many successful around the world trip this model is a proven bleu water cruiser. Fast and comfortable Harricana II is a very well maintained vessel with many updates and new equipement. $59000, 5149639343 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1987 O'Day 272

Dawsonville, Georgia

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1983 O'Day day sailer two

Webster, Massachusetts

1983 O'Day day sailer two used very little - 1983 Oday Day Sailor 2 w/trailer

Noank, Connecticut

1984 O'Day Sloop The O'Day 39 is an easy-to-sail, incredibly comfortable, and spacious cruising boat that combines excellent performance and an easily managed sailplan with spacious interior accomodations for 6 adults. The interior has three seperate private statrooms, a full teak & holly sole, five deck hatches, side ports with screens and overhead teak grab rails. Forward you will find a large private V-berth with a large hanging locker and dressing area with ample storage. In addition there is a private head forward that includes a head with Y-valve & dockside pumpout, shower, sink with vanity, and lots of storage. Just aft to port, there is a large U-shaped dinette with folding table and additional storage. Across to starboard, there is a settee and storage area. The L-shaped galley is to port and features a 2-burner gimbaled propane stove with oven, dual stainless steel sinks with hot & cold pressure water, raw water handpump, and ample storage above and below the counters. To starboard there is a navigation station with chart table, cushioned bench seat, electronics alcoves, and drawers for storage. Aft there are two private staterooms. Both have double-queen berths, hanging lockers, and opening ports with screens for ventilation. The immense cockpit is over 10' long and 6' wide and features a 30" edson wheel with pedestal, a raised helm seat, and a huge storage locker beneath the cokpit floor. The cockpit seats are contoured and offer sail storage below in two huge lazerettes. The wide foredeck is well-arranged for easy handling of sails and offers double lifelines with gates. She is powered be by a four-cylinder, 44 hp Universal Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Engine. Tankage is as follows: Freshwater = 110 gallons, Fuel = 40 gallons, Holding Tanks = 15 gallons each. Dimensions are as follows: LOA = 38'7", LWL = 33'6", Beam = 12'7", Draft = 6'4", Displacement = 18,000, Ballast = 6,600 lbs, I = 50.02', J = 14.10', P = 44.28', E = 14.17'. Additional Equipment Includes: Edson Pedestal with Galaxy Compass, Standard Horizon Depth and Speed units, Navico WP5000 Autopilot, Motorola VHF Radio, Mainsail with Sailcover, 150% Genoa with UV Sunscreen, 110% Jib with UV Sunscreen, 130% Genoa with UV Sunscreen, Cruising Spinnaker, Harken Roller Furling System, Mainsheet Traveler, Isomat Keelstep Aluminum Mast & Boom, 110v/30 Shorepower with cord, Anchor Roller with Locker, Anchor and Rode, Transom Boarding Ladder, Micron CSC Multi Season bottom paint. This is a two-owner boat. She was sold New by us and has been stored and docked in Noank at our facility since delivery. Lightly used, she is in FANTASTIC CONDITION and shows very well. She is priced to sell and is seriously for sale. The owners encourage your offer.

2004 39’ Sea Ray 360 Sundancer

Bloomington, Indiana

Type of Boat: Cruiser Year: 2004 Make: Sea Ray Model: 360 Sundancer Length: 39 Hours: 150 Fuel Capacity: 250 Fuel Type: Gas Engine Model: Twin 270hp T-VD-8.1 S Horizon MercCruiser Sleeps how many: 6 Number of A/C Units: 1 Inboard / Outboard (Boat): twin I/O Total Horse Power: 540 Holding: 35 Water: 55 Beam (Boat): 12.6 Hull Material (Boat): Fiberglass Trailer: no 693796 - Salon Table - High-gloss Exotic Wood, Sun Pad with Stainless Steel Deck Runners, Yacht Flag and Pole, Cockpit Cover, Bimini Top, Battery Charger - Triple 10 Amp, GPS - Fixed Mount, Inverter/Charger - 2000w, Radar Arch, Stereo - am/fm CD player with 4 Speakers, Sirius Satellite Reciever, T.V. - 13" Color, T.V. - 19" Color, VCR/DVD Player, Ice Maker - 20lbs. Per Day, Microwave Oven, Pressure Water System, Range - Electric, Refrigerator - AC/DC - 10 cu. ft., Freezer 10 cu. ft., Water heater - 6 Gallon, AC/Heating System - 16,000 btu, Batteries - Dual w/ Switch, Fire ext. 75-100 cu. ft., Central Vacuum System by BEAM, Fresh Water Cooling System, Fuel Injection, Engine Synchronizers, Dual Prop, Propeller/Stainless Steel (4-Blade), Generator 4KW - Gas, Spotlight - Remote Control, Swim Step w/ Fold Down Ladder, T-Tops w/ Canvas, Trim Tabs/Hydraulic, Trim Indicator, Transom Jack/Hydraulic, Windlass - Boats 31'-45', All Chain Windlass, and much more. $126,000 call Ryan 415-505-9172

1999 Campion Explorer 552-I/O

Alton Bay, New Hampshire

Private Seller (860) 919-7923 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 30 Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33 Photo 34 Photo 35 Photo 36 Photo 37 Photo 38 Photo 39 Photo 40 Photo 41 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1999 Campion Explorer 552-I/O,This is the cleanest, most well kept boat you will ever find - hands down. The only owner of this boat, has kept each part of this boat maintained impeccably. Fresh Water boat only on Lake Winnepesaukee in NH. Stored indoors all winter. Cuddy Cabin, Walk around Bow. Bimini is fully encloseable and three years old. Seats are NOT torn. Hull has never been damaged. EZ-ON Bottom Coating by Natural Marine applied every year-this is NOT a bottom paint. Comes with: 2365 Raytheon Depth/Fish Finder, Raytheon 45 VHF Ship to shore Radio, 2008 6 HP Yamaha F6MLH Trolling Motor with new Carburetor in 2014. Storage Canvas included. Trailer barely used-immaculate condition. Life Jackets, Fire Extinguisher, Paddle and other safety equipment included. Boat is currently docked at Lake Winnepesaukee until September, then it will be located indoors in CT. $12200, 8609197923 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

2002 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Tournament Edition O/B

Queenstown, Maryland

Private Seller (443) 277-5600 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2002 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Tournament Edition O/B,2002 Wellcraft 270 Coastal Tournament Edition, Twin Yamaha 200 HPDIs, Great fishing and over-night boat, Hard-top,galley with duel fuel stove and microwave, marine head with 11 gallon holding tank, 30 gallons fresh water, hot water heater, A/C, shore power, battery charger, insulated fish boxes with macerator pump, aerated live-well, Garmin 720 GPS/fish-finder combo, windlass anchor, seats refinished 04/2014, new batteries 07/2014, sleeps 4, lift-kept, original owner, $39,000, all serious offers considered $39000, 4432775600 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

2008 Tiara 3900 Convertible

Sarasota, Florida

Model 3900 Convertible

Category Fishing Boats

2008 Tiara 3900 Convertible This Pristine 39 Convertible with almost every available option will surely turn heads. Current owner has kept this 39 looking like the day it was delivered new. Motivated Seller! ENGINEERINGWhen there are fish to catch, Tiara Convertibles know the way. American ingenuity and proven engineering. The 39 Convertible is built on an unmatched heritage of American Made quality, strength and seakeeping designed to bring you safely home again no matter where the day or the fish may take you. SPECIFICATIONS L.O.A. w/ Std. Pulpit 41'7" - 12.7 metersL.O.A. w/o Std. Pulpit 39'0" - 11.9 metersL.O.A. w/ Std. Pulpit & Opt. Swim Platform 44'1" - 13.43 metersBeam 14'5" - 4.44 metersEstimated Draft 3' 6" - 1.06 metersDry Weight 30,125 lbs. - 13,664 kgHeight from Waterline to Top of Std.Hardtop 16'6" - 5.03 metersFuel Capacity 475 gallons - 1,798.07 litersWater Capacity 110 gallons - 416.36 litersHolding Tank Capacity 38 gallons - 143.85 litersDeadrise at Transom 14°

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What to know about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore that left 6 presumed dead

By Emily Mae Czachor

Updated on: March 28, 2024 / 9:07 AM EDT / CBS Baltimore

Search and rescue operations shifted to a recovery effort Tuesday night in Baltimore after a massive cargo ship lost power and struck the city's iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge  early Tuesday, causing part of the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River. The collapse sent people and vehicles into the water along with a stretch of the bridge itself. 

Authorities said six people were presumed dead, and the bodies of two victims were recovered Wednesday.

Two people were recovered from the water soon after the collapse, one uninjured and one who was hospitalized and later released. All of them were  part of a construction crew that was working on the bridge filling potholes at the time of the collapse. 

Here is what we know so far.

What happened to the Key Bridge?

An enormous cargo vessel slammed into a support column of the sprawling Francis Scott Key Bridge, which runs for more than 57,000 feet over a stretch of the Patapsco River through central Baltimore, at about 1:30 a.m. ET Tuesday morning. 

The impact caused a huge section of the bridge to collapse into the water. CBS Baltimore's Amy Kawata  shared a harrowing video of the Key Bridge collapsing on social media.

#BREAKING : video showing cargo ship colliding with Frances Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this morning. Officials confirm rescue efforts are underway. All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. @wjz pic.twitter.com/kgstV4OPLb — Amy Kawata TV (@AmyKawata) March 26, 2024

A witness  told CBS News Baltimore  that the sound of the crash was massive and shook his home.

"Earthquake — sounded like a big bash of thunder," the man said. "And then just like I said it felt like an earthquake, the whole house vibrated. Like my house was falling down."

The first 911 calls came in at around 1:30 a.m. to report a ship hitting the bridge column, the Baltimore Fire Department told CBS News. Kevin Cartwright, the fire department's communications director, described it as a "mass casualty event."

Shipping traffic was suspended at the port after the collision, and I-695 is closed in both directions .

What caused the crash?

The ship involved in the crash, a Singapore-flagged vessel called the Dali, had just left the Port of Baltimore when it reported losing propulsion before crashing into the bridge support. Officials said the crew issued a mayday call, which gave them time to stop traffic from entering the bridge.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott told CBS News that the mayday call "saved many lives" and allowed emergency personnel to get to the scene quickly.  

Both Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared states of emergency in response to the collapse. Federal, state and local officials from agencies including the FBI and the National Transportation Safety Board headed to the scene.

Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Widefield said at an early briefing that the FBI was on the scene "to see if there was any terrorism connection, which there is not." He said the FBI's involvement is a precaution is common in the early stages of investigations. 

"There is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism in this incident," said William J. DelBagno, the special agent in charge of the  FBI's Baltimore field office , during a press conference later Tuesday morning. 

"We are still investigating what happened, but we are quickly gathering details," said Gov. Moore at a news conference. "The preliminary investigation points to an accident. We haven't seen any credible evidence of a terrorist attack."

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said earlier on social media that his office was "closely monitoring the tragic situation" and added that there are "no indications that this was an intentional act." 

Meanwhile, the National Transportation and Safety Board  deployed a team to investigate the bridge collapse. A spokesperson for the agency told CBS News Baltimore on Wednesday that they had collected the data recorder onboard the ship to review and analyze what happened before its collision with the bridge. The NTSB will use that data recorder to come up with a timeline of events leading up to the incident, the spokesperson said, adding that the agency still needs to verify that the Dali lost power before striking that column.

An unclassified memo issued by CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the ship reported losing propulsion as it was leaving Baltimore Harbor and notified the Maryland Department of Transportation that a collision with the bridge was possible as they had lost control of the vessel.

"If it lost steering and power, then basically it's a dead ship just being carried by the current or its own momentum," James Mercante, the president of the New York Board of Pilot Commissioners, told CBS News.

The Dali was moving toward the bridge at a speed of about 8 knots, which authorities acknowledged was "very rapid."

"It would take quite a while — probably the length of five [or] six football fields — to bring that ship to a stop, even after dropping the anchors, because of its power and momentum. This is a behemoth," Mercante said.

Widefield said the overnight maintenance work "had nothing at all to do" with any structural issue impacting the bridge itself. 

The most recent federal inspection report for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, filed in May 2022, gave the bridge span a score of  6 out of 9 , which is considered "fair,"  CBS News Baltimore station WJZ  reported. The Key Bridge had been in "fair" condition — a passing grade — since 2008, but the latest inspection report did note concerns over one of its reinforced concrete columns. The column's health index score was downgraded. It is unknown whether the column of concern was the same one that was struck on Tuesday morning.

Search and recovery mission

A search and recovery mission was forging ahead Wednesday morning as crews probed a debris field at the bottom of the river using a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, looking for sunken vehicles or human remains. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Brian Hudson, the agent in charge of the search, said conditions underwater were dangerous and noted that debris had not yet settled.

"It's not a great spot for divers. It's incredibly black water, as the sediment gets kicked up, and there's also a significant current underwater as the tides change," Hudson said Wednesday on "CBS Morning." The search crew will primarily use an ROV with sonar technology, instead of a dive team, until they believe they have found something.

Hudson said the team has searched the length of the collapsed bridge span and by Wednesday had expanded their search area past those bounds by several hundred feet. They were told the search could take up to a week, he added. 

The U.S. Coast Guard was  actively searching for missing people throughout the day on Tuesday, but announced in the evening that it was shifting to a recovery effort.

"Based on the length of time that we've gone in this search, the extensive search efforts that we've put into it, the water temperature — that at this point we do not believe that we're going to find any of these individuals still alive," U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon N. Gilreath said.

Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace said at an earlier briefing that responders had  pulled two survivors  from the river, but six were believed missing. 

One of the people rescued was not hurt and the other had "very serious" injuries, Wallace said. The individual with injuries was transported to University of Maryland Medical Center for treatment. The medical center's shock trauma department confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the person treated there had been discharged,  WJZ's Caroline Foreback reported .

Officials said everyone known to be missing in the wake of the collapse was part of the construction crew working on the bridge when the ship crashed into it. They were from Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico, mostly in their 30s and 40s, and have spouses and children in Dundalk and Highlandtown, the  Baltimore Banner reports . 

Bodies of two were recovered on Wednesday, before officials said it became too hazardous and they had to turn to removing debris.

A senior executive at the company that employed the workers said Tuesday afternoon that the six were presumed dead, given the water's depth and the length of time since the crash, according to The Associated Press.

"This was so completely unforeseen," Jeffrey Pritzker, executive vice president of Brawner Builders, told AP. "We don't know what else to say."

Sonar had detected vehicles beneath the surface of the river, according to the fire chief. Meanwhile, crew members were still on board the vessel.

Water in the Patapsco was 48 degrees Fahrenheit overnight, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Experts warn that submersion in  waters at this temperature  is  extremely dangerous without proper protective gear, even for relatively short periods of time. 

State authorities said that the portion of the river where the bridge collapsed is about 50 feet deep.

What type of bridge is it?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge features steel arches and is one of the longest continuous truss bridges in the world, according to the  American Society of Civil Engineers .

Construction on the Francis Scott Key Bridge began in 1972, and it opened to traffic on March 23, 1977. Originally known as the Outer Harbor Crossing, the bridge is named after Francis Scott Key, the composer of the "Star-Spangled Banner." 

According to the Maryland Transportation Authority, "Scholars believe the span crosses within 100 yards of the site where Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry on the evening of Sept. 12, 1814," a battle that inspired him to write what became the national anthem. 

The span over the Patapsco River is 1.6 miles long. Including its connecting approaches, the full bridge project is 10.9 miles in length. For decades it served as a daily commute route for tens of thousands of people. 

The Patapsco is a 39-mile river that weaves through central Maryland into the Chesapeake Bay. Part of the waterway forms the harbor in Baltimore and directly serves the city's main port, which is a major domestic and international shipping hub that is especially vital to the shipping network along the East Coast of the U.S. 

Economic fallout

Job security could be in jeopardy for more than 10,000 people who are directly employed by the Port of Baltimore now that the bridge is out of commission. In addition to those direct employees, Gov. Moore has estimated that the port indirectly employs another 140,000 people. 

Moore pledged to "take care of the workers" during an interview Wednesday on "CBS Mornings," where he also acknowledged the potentially crippling and far-reaching economic consequences of the collapse. The Baltimore port is one of the largest in the U.S. and a leading export point for the automotive industry.

"This port, and the economic impact of the port, is not just huge on the state of Maryland. This port is responsible for over 51 million tons of foreign cargo, the largest in the country," Moore told "CBS Mornings."

"So this is not just going to have a massive economic impact on the state of Maryland, this is going to hurt the farmer in Kentucky, it's going to hurt the auto dealer in Michigan," he said. "This is going to impact the entire country's economy. So it's imperative that we not just be smart, and that we're coordinated, and that were compassionate, but also we've got to get this done to completion and we've got to get it done together."

Where did the cargo vessel come from?

The 948-foot container ship, called Dali, was departing Baltimore and headed toward Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, when it crashed, the MidAtlantic Coast Guard told CBS News. 

The vessel is time-chartered by the Danish shipping giant Maersk and operated by Synergy Marine Group, a charter vessel company. The Singapore-based company Grace Ocean Private owns the ship. Synergy said in a statement that it had activated its own incident response team and was "fully cooperating with Federal and State govenrment agencies under an approved plan." It said two pilots were steering the Dali, although it could not yet provide their names.

There were 22 crew members, including two pilots, aboard the ship, who are are all Indian nationals, Synergy said. 

In a separate statement, Maersk said it "horrified by what has happened in Baltimore" and "closely following the investigations conducted by authorities and Synergy." No Maersk personnel or crew were on the ship during the collision, the company said, but the Dali was carrying cargo for Maersk customers.

Synergy's statement suggested there was no record of pollution into the river from the crash, but the fire department in Baltimore said on its scanner that there was a lot of diesel fuel seen in the water around the cargo ship. Exactly how much fuel had leaked into the water was still unclear Tuesday morning, the fire chief said. CISA noted in their memo that the agency had not received any reports of significant pollution into the river.

—Nicole Sganga, Kerry Breen, Brian Dakss and CBS News and CBS News Baltimore staff contributed reporting.

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Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She covers breaking news, often focusing on crime and extreme weather. Emily Mae has previously written for outlets including the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.

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