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April 28th, 2006 at 5:13 am
Hello,
I’m purchasing a 1978 22 O’day and would like to put a roller furler on it. I was wondering if by chance you knew the center to center pin length or how best to measure this on mine.
Your boat looks great and I hope to get mine in that good of shape someday soon.
Thanks much,
Mike Voss
April 29th, 2006 at 7:29 pm
hey mike, i dont know the exact length of the furler pin. i am also interested in putting one on myself. let me know what you find out. I could use any knowledge that you gain from that. post some photos up of your boat in the forums…
June 28th, 2006 at 9:28 am
I’ve been following you for a while now and feel compelled to speak out. you have found one of the major secrets of boating. The small ones are ‘fun’ while you have a good time on the bigger ones, The little ones get used much more often than larger ones. Your 22 will take you to the islands but for a short fun sail a small boat is needed. For your wife - it is easier (less intimidating) to learn and sail a small boat. just reef earlier and sail at the comfort level of your guest.
John, Lompoc, looking for an ODay 23 (with trailer)
June 28th, 2006 at 11:08 am
hey john, thanks for the comment. I definitely agree about the small and convenient sailboats. They re definitely a blast. As for my wife, we have gone through all that and she’s just not interested in sailboats. I’ll just have to keep trying
July 14th, 2006 at 10:24 pm
I was very impressed with your blog. I got into sailing in a similar way as you did a few years ago and I feel I am still learning.
I just wanted to tell you that out there there might be many of us trying to “learn the ropes” and that with this blog you are inspiring a lot of people.
I live in Florida and sail regularly this waters, so when you come around here, either by the way of the Panama Canal, or Cape Horn, you are more than welcome to share a few moments with me and my wife.
Cordiallly,
Andres Bustamante
Port St. Lucie, Florida
July 14th, 2006 at 10:33 pm
andres, thanks for the comment. i will definitely take you up on the invite when we make it to your neighborhood!
August 16th, 2006 at 11:15 am
I finally have some feedback on my new furling system. I bought a CDI flexible furling system and although it still makes things a lot easier, I don’t feel real impressed. Even with the ball bearing, it is still difficult to furl the Jib tightly. I’m not sure if other non flexible systems are any better so if anyone has any advise or comments I would appreciate it.
To O’day22: Sorry I havn’t replied sooner. I spend every available moment on my boat and I wish I would have read your commemt sooner. Do you still need a pin to pin length? If so, let me know and I’ll call my sail maker and get it.
August 16th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
interesting. I have not yet purchased a furler and your experience kinda throws a wrench into the works. I guess I will have to look at little closer and maybe get on a boat to try it myself.
August 13th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Hi, I am the fellow in the video demonstrating the anchors at the Ventura Boatshow. Please send me a link where I can download a copy of the video you took of me. Thanks Randy Boelsems
November 26th, 2007 at 10:01 am
My wife and I were give an Oday 22, our son’s. We are going for our first sail in it today. I would like to set it up for a spinnaker. Do you have any information on this? The boat hasn’t be changed since it was first purchased in 1974.
Thanks, Denny
December 9th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Hi, I have a Oday ranger 26 that I am thinking of ripping all the interior vinyl out and painting. What do you think is the best process to do this?
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Hi, I was wondering how heavy these ODay 22’s are roughly for towing. I’m going to North Carolina to pick up my dad’s and bringing it out to San Diego, CA in a week or two. I have a Toyota tacoma V6 sport that has the tow packag. Do you think this is enough to pull that boat? If you don’t know, don’t worry I know the truck can pull quite a load, but I’m more curious about the tounge weight. Thanks and nice site!
December 30th, 2007 at 11:55 am
any idea where i could find a deal on a used sail kit for a walker bay 8. i have a san juan 24 sailboat that is dry docked for the winter and i need to go sailing before summer. im thinking a sail kit for the walker bay might do the trick.
February 3rd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I’m looking at an O’day 22ft that is used up here in Washington. Is there any place to store a head on the boat?
Here is the listing I’m interested in. He said there is no motor, but it comes with the main and jib.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/560280186.html
February 4th, 2008 at 10:12 am
there is space right on the other side of the bulk head to install a permanent head or to use a porta potty. Good luck.
February 23rd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Hey, Im looking to purchase a 1974 O’day 22 foot. Im going to be getting it for a great price but with repairs needed. Im just looking for an idea on how far a small boat like this could actually go. I would love to take it from VA, to the Caribbean. Do you think it will make it? also how long of a trip do you think that is?
May 15th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
http://landlockedvasailor.blogspot.com/
I would appreciate if you could advise the depth you set your saw to remove the sole on Cassidy O’ Day 22. As you can see from my blog I am in the process of restoring a similar craft. I have certain enjoyed your comments.
Thanks
Tom
May 19th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Thanks for this website, both interesting and helpful. When it comes to DIY I’m challenged, but your website helps fill in the gaps. I was given my oday 22 by my sister who has become chronically seasick. Anyway, I’m trying to modernize the boat a bit. I’ll let you know how I go.