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Review of the Oday 27 by Lee Hunt
| Year built | 1976 |
| Location of boat | Ghost Lake Alberta |
| The boat is sailed on | Lakes |
| 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 | 2001 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | Yes i would buy an O'Day 27 again as she is a good all round boat. I base this on having sailed many boats from 12' to 38'. The 38' was a Hans Christian sailed from Kawai to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, in Canada. |
| Gear that's been added | Nothing new added yet. |
| Structural or complex improvements | I have problems with delamination on the port side deck that will eventually have to be fixed. I may just put new chain plates down the outside of the hull as that is the strongest, simplest and cheapest way to remedy the problem. |
| The boat's best features | The O'Day 27 is a bit large and heavy on land and trailering but it can be done. She really belongs on the ocean or a huge lake but the small lake I have will have to do. |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | All is well on Cat's Paw |
| Sailing characterisitcs | Cat's Paw is real nice for sailing in most any kind of wind as she is heavy. Maybe a bit slow in light wind but when mother nature blows Cat's Paw really shines |
| Motoring characterisitcs | Great with the Atomic inboard. Cat's Paw manovers with ease. The Atomic is a good, reliable work horse. |
| Liveability | She lives well as the interior has all the basic stuff needed to be comfortable and I can stand up in the cabin which is real sweet on a smaller boat. O'Day did a real good job when they designed the 27 as there is lots of storage for a 27' boat. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | [builder] |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | Private purchase |
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