Comments for My O'Day 22 Sailboat Blog

Comment on Got Me a Walker Bay Dinghy by Dave

Dave — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:53:43 +0000

Did you ever get the paint off. Just baught a WB8 with the same scenerio. Thanks

Comment on Homemade outboard motor stand by John

John — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:41:06 +0000

Just built one for my 30HP Yamaha and I’m very pleased. Cut the 2×6 sides at 38 inches and have perfect ground clearance for the short shaft motor. I cut the motor mount 2×6 at 20 inches which is perfect. Wasn’t too sure where to drill the holes and how long to cut the 2×4 but guessed and it worked out fine.

Comment on Sailboat Specs by jim daily

jim daily — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:08:56 +0000

I’m looking for specs for a rudder. I recently purchased an O’Day 22, and only the rudder is missing. Thanks.

Comment on O’Day 22 Podcast by Jörgen

Jörgen — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:53:55 +0000

Hello sailors.
I have my owne O´day22 side now, welcome and visit the side.
http://www.o´day22.dinstudio.se
Happy New gear.

Comment on Homemade outboard motor stand by hairypsalm

hairypsalm — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:37:38 +0000

whoops. That’s:

http://hairypsalm.0catch.com/suzuki-df6/outboard-motor-stand.html

Comment on Homemade outboard motor stand by hairypsalm

hairypsalm — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:17:54 +0000

Finished project here!

http://www.hairypsalm.0catch.com/suzuki-df6/outboard-motor-stand.jpg

Thanks again for the design. It works great.

Comment on Homemade outboard motor stand by hairypsalm

hairypsalm — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:39:19 +0000

Great design. it’s simple & cheap!

One thing to remember when building this: if you plan to put a water bucket beneath the motor for flushing, make sure there’s room for it and the output stream.

I’ve thought of a couple variations for the folding legs:

Instead of using all of the strap hardware, could just run rope through holes in the wood. Paracord comes to mind.

Or if folding is not needed on a regular basis, just put a second bolt in the back legs.

As for measurements, I went with:

(1) 24″ 2×6 middle piece
(2) 32″ 2×6 side pieces
(2) 24″ 2×4 back legs

For the 2×4 braces, I just measured what was already built and cut to fit.

These measurements were for a 6hp suzuki short shaft and a standard keg bucket for water.

Comment on Contact Me by Charles Peterson

Charles Peterson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:21:43 +0000

Just purchased an Oday 23 with trailer for $200. Looks sound and complete but would like to buy more sails (used), what other boats use the same size?
Looking forward to sailing Puget Sound next spring.
Chuck

Comment on Contact Me by Thyme

Thyme — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:48:51 +0000

Hello Mike,

I have a ‘32 O’day and unfortunately I need a new roller furling / rigging so I can attach my jib sail, any ideas where I might find a used one?

Comment on Homemade outboard motor stand by Alex

Alex — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:45:36 +0000

Thanks for posting this design. I just made one of these. It’s great. Simple, effective and inexpensive. My motor is a long shaft. I did cut the 2×6 pieces too long at 40″. I could have done with 35″ or a little less. Same with the cross bar – 2×6 etcc. I cut it at 19″. I could have done 16″ easily. but it works great.