Oday Owner Reviews

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Review of the Oday 240 by Eddie Schmitt

Year built	1988
Location of boat	Cape Cod, MA
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	Yes
Owner bought the boat in	1988
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Definbitely
Gear that's been added	Compass, Loran, GPS
Structural or complex improvements	None needed.
The boat's best features	Easy to sail singlehanded.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	Jiffy reefing is a pain but don't actually need it. Boat sails fine with just a partially furled genoa in 20 to 25 knot winds.
Sailing characterisitcs	Ten day cruise each summer between Cape Cod and New York City. Return trip always solo.
Motoring characterisitcs	8 HP 25 inch shaft Evinrude moves boat at hull speed (6 kts).
Liveability	Enclosed head for ultimate privacy. Lots of storage area. Sleeps three (four if you know each other real well). Very comfortable for extended cruising.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	[builder]
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	Dealer. No problem.
Other comments	Have owned her for 15 years. A great companion and good friend..