My O'Day 22 Sailboat Blog

April 24, 2006

List of Projects

Filed under: Updates — oday22 @ 12:45 am

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

8 Responses to “List of Projects”

  1. Kathy D. Says:
    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

  2. oday22 Says:
    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

  3. Mike Says:
    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

  4. Lawrence Brown Says:
    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..

  5. oday22 Says:
    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.

  6. Lawrence Brown Says:
    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.

  7. Jon Wacker Says:
    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

  8. Bill Beckett Says:
    July 9th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    I own a 1977 O’day 22 (Sail number 770).
    I would like to bring two items to your attention.
    1. I changed the orginal motor bracket since I now have a four stroke. The change was made by removing the wedge cutting it in half making it wider to accept the new bracket. It was then gel coated to match the orginal. Looks like O’day made it.
    2. New sails ordered from “Crusing Direct” give you “North Sails at half the costs.
    My boat is now about 75% restored including rigging, windows and teak.
    Enjoy the information from your site.

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