Introduced by O'Day in 1972, this Alan Gurney-designed sloop struck the balance that defined the American production boat market of its era: affordable, comfortable for a family weekend, competitive enough for club racing, and capable enough for coastal passages. Over its seven-year production run, 720 hulls were built in Fall River, Massachusetts. The narrow, deep fin-keel hull contributes to brisk upwind performance and a predictable, stiff feel under sail. Six feet of headroom, a V-berth forward, settees, and a quarterberth give the cabin a livable layout for extended weekends.
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What is the Oday 27's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Oday 27 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.31. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Oday 27's comfort ratio?
The Oday 27 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 22.93. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Oday 27 safe for offshore sailing?
The Oday 27 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.91. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Oday 27?
The theoretical hull speed of the Oday 27 is 6.39 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Oday 27 weigh?
The Oday 27 has a displacement of 6700 and a length overall (LOA) of 27.0.
How much does a used Oday 27 cost?
Based on 3 recent market listings, used Oday 27 sailboats typically sell for between $3,500 and $6,000, with a median asking price of $5,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Oday 27?
The Oday 27 was designed by Alan Gurney, first built in 1972.