Oday Owner Reviews

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Review of the Oday 272 by Gary Erlinger

Year built	1987
Location of boat	Mission Bay - San Diego
The boat is sailed on	Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	less than 10 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	1989
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes - Absolutely perfect boat for single handing or taking up to 5 or 6 people.
Gear that's been added
Structural or complex improvements
The boat's best features	Lots of room for the size and weight. Easy for a person to handle at dock or underway. I took the prop off 12 years ago and never put it back. Go everywhere under sail. Very comfortable interior. External ruder makes for excellent responsiveness. Well balanced. Mast height only 35' so I can make it under the bridge witout tabernacling. Only draws 2'11' which is great for the bay.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	No problems...and I use it a lot.
Sailing characterisitcs	Excellent in all wind condidtions.
Motoring characterisitcs	Dont use the inboard diesel.
Liveability	Great for weekends but too small for liveaboard.
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 Capitol Marine in Carson City,NV. I give them a 10 on a 10 point scale.
Other comments	Ideal boat for Southern Cal.