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Review of the Oday 23 by Ray Fish

Year built 1978  
Location of boat Dartmouth,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? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Nice"Lil-boat"fer an Ole Fart,like me!Figured Id have to downsize one day>>Picked the Right Boat!!  
Gear that's been added Customized interior to my likin--teak everwhere,cabinets-panels&drawers under bunks-widened shelves to enclose w/sliding doors etc.There aint another-one,like it!Building-Bimini and Dodger,she will be 'ALL-DOLLED-UP'!  
Structural or complex improvements Gotta repair stbd stanchion mount,settin her-up fer single-handin--maybe cabin-top traveler fer mainsheet-all lines led aft,all that good-stuff.  
The boat's best features easy to handle-very well behaved"Lil boat"very comfy lay-out,well thought out arrangment.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Gudgeons&pintles had to be Beefed-Up.Few other odds-n-ends,towing eye bolt(U-bolt)at bow had to be done-over,wood backin-block rotted,no big deal!When things break,ya-gotta-fix-em,or pay thru-the-nose!Been around boats all my life(got one foot on a banana-peel,the other in my watery grave)>>!!OOPS!almost slipped>>Hah!  
Sailing characterisitcs Ya dont have nuff room on this page fer my all my Bull----!  
Motoring characterisitcs Hey mate,dont insult me,Im a SAILOR!!!  
Liveability GREAT--an "OLE FART like me dont need much,jus a crapper-a good fartsack-and a can of sardines!  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) [builder]  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any got a damn good deal-from private party,boat wellworth-it!  
Other comments DAMN GOOD "Lil BOAT">>>!!!  

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