In Rhode Island, I applied for a "duplicate title" even though none was issued when I bought the boat 22 years ago. It was mailed in two weeks. Every state has...
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Roy Murphy
ruidhmurphy
May 16, 2013 2:29 am
I keep forgetting to hawk burgees here. O'Day burgees designed by a couple of Rondayvous atendees are available. They are $22 each ($23 for PayPal) plus $6 S&H...
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Kenneth Cox
BluewaterKC
May 16, 2013 3:39 am
OK, Rod, this one is probably for your. How many models and lengths did OD make between 22 and 26 feet? It seems I have seen a 22, a 223 etc., just trying to...
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Rodney G. Johnson
daysailer10201
May 16, 2013 5:30 am
Ken, I might miss one....or two.... but, here goes! Between 22' and 26' (Inclusive) 22' INTERNATIONAL TEMPEST: a racing keel boat and I believe, an Olympic ...
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tgus1962
May 16, 2013 2:29 pm
12' Widgeon, Sails and Boat are in good shape. We are moving and are sad to have to give her up. She sails good and has a trailer to go with her. Title is...
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Kenneth Cox
BluewaterKC
May 16, 2013 8:04 pm
Rod, That's more than enough info. I just wanted a quick view and knew you were the man for the job. That answers a ton of questions I had about the 23, it...
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Rodney G. Johnson
daysailer10201
May 17, 2013 3:10 am
Slight change to my O'DAY 22 description.... The K/CB O'DAY 22 has a draft of 1'3" board up, 4'3" board down, They didn't just add a centerboard to the...
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John Stevens
johnstevensm...
May 17, 2013 1:09 pm
I've always had a question about the 25 to 26. Â I own a 26 and have done a lot of research on the change from 25 to 26. Â I've looked at the numbers, more...
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njbuddy5
May 17, 2013 1:18 pm
The hull, I believe is the same, however they did also do a new deck mold which increased the headroom. As I understand it earlier trailering regulations...
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John Stevens
johnstevensm...
May 17, 2013 1:22 pm
Thanks Buddy, I noticed that the cabin top changed in some of the late model 25's, around 83ish they look like the 26. John ________________________________ ...
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glogiodice
May 22, 2013 7:22 pm
Hi all, A question from a wannabee owner of an O'day 26 to current owners out there: I am zeroing in on this model as the best first boat for me and my...
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gene phares
genephares
May 22, 2013 7:39 pm
I single handedly sail my oday 25 with no problem. Â you just have to keep your beer and pee bottle nearby. Â I don't have the lines "lead aft". gene ... ...
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windchime_25
May 22, 2013 8:10 pm
Mine was not lead aft the first time i owned it... Never ever a prob, the owner that got it from me lead them aft .. Now i have it back n it really doesn't...
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John Grubbs
jgrubbs23831
May 22, 2013 9:17 pm
I have a 26 and I would not bother with it . Too much friction and extra complication, particularly if you want to keep reefing setup simple. I sail single...
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Elwood Morgan
notjake2
May 23, 2013 12:37 am
I have a O'Day 25 that has the ability to bring the sheets to the cockpit... BUT I find that there is too much friction and I don't like it. I use the original...
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John Stevens
johnstevensm...
May 23, 2013 1:12 am
Same here, my halyards end at the mast but I do have a roller furling on the jib. John ________________________________ From: glogiodice <glogiodice@...> ...
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windchime_25
May 23, 2013 1:25 am
If you do want to run lined to cockpit , change the mast step to the new one from d and r marine it has i think eight places for "pulleys"then get teak r...
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windchime_25
May 23, 2013 1:27 am
As they say k.i.s.s. and I agree you never have a hank on sail tahat u can not get down and if u ever trailer u will br thankful for lighter mast . ... ...
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rbrems2001
May 23, 2013 3:32 pm
Contrary to all the other advice, I have main halyard, two reef lines, topping lift, and a downhaul run back to the cockpit and I love it. The area at the...
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Ron Persuitte
persuitteron
May 23, 2013 5:23 pm
Greg L: I own a 1984 O'day 26 , I think you have received sufficient info for your decision so I won't add anything additional except to let you know I am ...
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glogiodice
May 23, 2013 7:44 pm
Thank you all for your detailed, thoughtful, and extremely helpful replies. My takeaways: It is probably more important for single-handing to have a tiller...
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Kenneth Cox
BluewaterKC
3:35 am
Greg, To share a thought, I tell everybody that I know that buys a boat, fix the obvious, sail it for a year, see what else needs fixed, and you will have a...
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glogiodice
10:22 am
Great advice, Ken. Thank you....
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dougiebdc
11:21 am
Greg, I sail an O'25 on the middle Chesapeake Bay and have my main halyard running aft. I sail with my 2 young kids, so staying in the cockpit is a must for...
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Neil Franklin
salty68dawg
12:03 pm
I have one of the rare 26's with wheel steering and a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel. I've considered having lines led to the cockpit, especially after sailing with my...
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Chris Wolcott
os2dude
12:46 pm
I must say if you are only going to do ONE thing, get an auto-tiller. A tamer holds the tiller, but can not correct for drift due to wind or current. An...
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glogiodice
1:09 pm
Great advice, Ken. Thank you....
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glogiodice
1:27 pm
Good point. I'd rather have my girls staying in cockpit, even when they do feel ready to start helping out....
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Kenneth Cox
BluewaterKC
4:25 pm
As I read some of your comments, I get a couple of shivers down my spine. I realize that everyone has their sailing style and preferences, that's who we are...
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Roy Murphy
ruidhmurphy
4:44 pm
I singlehand my 23. I always wear a life vest when sailing. I sometimes sail with my 11 year old daughter. I've trained her how to call a mayday on channel...
