List of Projects
Here are a list of my projects that are planned:
1. Mast and boom assembly with antenna and anchor light Done
2. Electrical system Done
3. Running lights Done
4. 100 lbs additional lead ballast
5. New outboard bracket installation Done
6. New plywood seating Done
7. Boom gooseneck installation Done
8. Shorten headstay and backstay Done
9. Strengthen bulkhead below mast step Done
10. Install Bails for Boom vang Done
11. Topping lift Done. Could replace with stronger line later
12. New companionway hatch boards Done
13. Re-splice mast (Replace) Done
14. Trailer tongue extender Done
15. 12v exhaust fan on companionway hatch boards Done
16. Replace cabin top clam cleats with Cam cleats Done
17. Install boom vang
18. Add new SS cleats aft
19. Thru deck connectors for anchor light and VHF antenna Done
Here are projects that I'd like to do but have not scheduled money or time:
1. Roller Furling
2. Deck plate for anchor chain
3. Anchor bow roller
4. Fix-mount VHF radio Done. Got a good deal on Amazon
5. Second battery Done
6. New cabin and v-berth cushions
7. Use old cushions to make cockpit cushions
8. Add traveler and reposition mainsheet
June 2nd, 2006 at 3:34 pm
Hi!
I love what you’ve done with your O’Day. I need to replace the rotting companionway hatch boards on my Starwind 19. Please advise type of wood you used and where you purchased. Did you do the job yourself? I’m not very handy so I’m very intimidated by this job.
Thanks!
Kathy D.
Sarasota, FL
June 2nd, 2006 at 4:54 pm
I did make new hatch boards for my boat and time will tell how my choice of materials are. I used a 2′x4′ piece of 1/2″ birch plywood bought from Lowes and traced the outline from the old boards on to that for the cut. A few smaller pieces where screwed on with silicone sealant in between to make sure they are locked in place when placed in the slots and also helps prevent water from getting thru. I used Thompsons water sealer pretty liberally to make sure it is completely covered as salt water will definitely cause premature retirement of these boards. Good luck and go ahead and sign up at my message forums if you’d like.
http://forums.oday22.com
July 23rd, 2006 at 7:57 am
Hey,
Great site. I would love to see pictures and explinations for all those projects… there are very few “how to” sites for O’day refurb and you have a good beginning of one!
More detail on your projects would be awesome.
-M
June 15th, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Hi:
We are going to attempt to step our mast tomorrow. Do you have a video of how you did this on your O22? It looks intimidating to a rank amatuer like myself..
June 18th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
sorry i dont have a video of mast stepping. Attach a long line to the end of the forestay and have walk backwards away from the bow of the boat as you raise the mast. Make sure all of the other stays are attached but slightly loose. As long as they stays dont snag on anything along the way you should be fine. good luck.
June 19th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Hi:
Thanks for the advice. We abandoned our attempts on the 16th because of lightning. Will try it again tomorrow.
March 31st, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I just got a O’Day 22 from a friend of mine in NY. It is a ‘72, but has a different cockpit layout from any
others I have seen. The small sink is in front of the
bulkhead on the starboard side, with the head (port-a potty) to port. Back in the main cabin, there is a small table which attaches to the port wall and beneath
it a piece of the plywood bench appears to be missing.
Does this layout sound familiar?
Would you have any suggestions as to where I might look for a manual for this boat?
Thanks
Jon