Oday Owner Reviews

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Review of the Oday 28 by Harold Hoffman

Year built	1980
Location of boat	Chula Vista Marina, Ca.
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1999
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes
Gear that's been added	I've added roller fureling and replaced the transmission on the 11 hp universal engine. I've also added a two battery charging system
Structural or complex improvements	None
The boat's best features	It's as fast as any of the new boats its size. Low maintenence
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	The rudder seems a might small. It's hard to keep her on cource in heavy wind.She wants to turn into the wind.
Sailing characterisitcs	Above
Motoring characterisitcs	The 11 hp Universal is more than enough power in The San Diego Bay.
Liveability	The "V" Birth is fine for my wife but I sleep on the cabin sole on an air mattress.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	[builder]
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	Purchased from a private party
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