Comments on: List of Projects

By: Bill Beckett

Bill Beckett — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:04:58 +0000

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.

By: Jon Wacker

Jon Wacker — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:06:43 +0000

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

By: Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:33:52 +0000

Hi:
Thanks for the advice. We abandoned our attempts on the 16th because of lightning. Will try it again tomorrow.

By: oday22

oday22 — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:27:46 +0000

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.

By: Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:14:50 +0000

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..

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 14:57:35 +0000

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

By: oday22

oday22 — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 23:54:01 +0000

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

By: Kathy D.

Kathy D. — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 22:34:53 +0000

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