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Review of the Oday 23 by Paul Rondina

Year built 1981  
Location of boat Narragansett Bay, RI  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 16-22 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, without a doubt!! A good looking boat, nice to handle, gives a big boat feel with the ease of small boat handling  
Gear that's been added Roller furling, solar powered vent  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features A very dry boat for sailing in heavy weather, 20+knots of wind. A fast boat - I have done 7.6 knots! Yes really! 7.6knots, broad reaching. I think I may have even begun to plane. Nice creature comforts for overnighting. Side decks are wide enough to get past side stays easily. Women particularly like the head with the closing door for privacy. Pull out port berth is nice for larger men. Easy to come about quickly. Big foredeck for lounging on. Good head room in cabin. I am 5'7". Like being able to raise/lower centerboard for better sailing or gunkholing.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Nothing so far.  
Sailing characterisitcs This is a tender boat and will tip/heel easily in a gust. But she holds her course well when the board is down. She is fast downwind/ or broad reaching with the board up. Tiller is very tender and must be tended always or the boat will round up quickly which is a nice safety feature. 6knots in a 15 knot wind is easily met.  
Motoring characterisitcs Very maneuverable. Responds quickly to turning maneuvers. We have a 9.9 which pushes it along nicely 6+ knots.  
Liveability This boat is 60% weekender and 40% day sailor. With a main salon and a forward cabin, you start to get the feel of a coastal cruiser. Overnighting is great because there is plenty of sleeping and lounging room. The galley that stores provides more than adequate cooking capability. Forward vee berth is great for one adult or 2 kids. Starboard berth is 5'8", great for short person  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) [builder]  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any bought from a private party  
Other comments This boat is trailerable, which is done easily and safely.  

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