Oday Owner Reviews

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Review of the Oday Javelin by Nick Butziger

Year built	1965
Location of boat	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	2004
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?
Gear that's been added
Structural or complex improvements
The boat's best features
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	I need to replace the hinged keelIt has rusted to a point where it bends to easy and then it will not retractAny suggestions
Sailing characterisitcs
Motoring characterisitcs
Liveability
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	[builder]
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
Other comments