Originally built during O'Day's heyday in the 1970s and early 1980s, this 28-footer represents the Massachusetts builder's commitment to creating affordable, well-rounded sailboats for the growing recreational sailing market. O'Day earned a solid reputation for producing boats that balanced performance with practicality, and the 28 continues this tradition. Designed primarily for coastal cruising and daysailing, this boat offers a comfortable cockpit and sensible deck layout that makes it accessible to sailors of varying experience levels. The moderate displacement hull provides a good compromise between speed and stability, making it suitable for weekend adventures and extended coastal passages alike. Like many O'Day designs of this era, the 28 features a roomy interior relative to its length, with clever space utilization that accommodates overnight cruising for small crews. The boat's fiberglass construction reflects the quality standards O'Day maintained during its most successful period. While not particularly fast by modern standards, the O'Day 28 delivers predictable handling characteristics and forgiving sailing manners that have made it popular among families and sailing schools. Its reputation for durability has helped many examples remain actively sailed decades after production ended.
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What is the Oday 28's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Oday 28 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.78. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Oday 28's comfort ratio?
The Oday 28 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 20.73. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Oday 28 safe for offshore sailing?
The Oday 28 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.12. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Oday 28?
The theoretical hull speed of the Oday 28 is 6.42 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Oday 28 weigh?
The Oday 28 has a displacement of 7,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 28.25 ft.
How much does a used Oday 28 cost?
Based on 10 recent market listings, used Oday 28 sailboats typically sell for between $1,950 and $27,900, with a median asking price of $12,250. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Oday 28?
The Oday 28 was designed by C. Raymond Hunt Assoc., first built in 1978.