Boat Profile
O’Day Day Sailer
A proven performer for 61 years
From Issue Small Boats Annual 2020 July 2019
T he production of small boats was booming in the 1950s on both sides of the Atlantic, and really took off in the late ’50s with the introduction of fiberglass. Famed designers Uffa Fox and George O’Day teamed up in 1956 to create the O’Day Day Sailer. Fox is credited with introducing the technique of planing to dinghy racing and designed many significant classes of boats, including the International 14. The story goes that Fox wanted a pure racing dinghy but O’Day wanted the small cuddy added to increase appeal to the recreational market in the U.S., so Fox designed the planing hull and O’Day designed the cuddy. The resulting Day Sailer was a 16’9” centerboarder with a displacement of 575 lbs, which makes for a light load to tow behind the family car. The fractional sloop rig includes a generously sized spinnaker for exciting downwind sailing.
The first Day Sailer was sold in 1958 and immediately became popular in the recreational and racing markets. It was later designated as the Day Sailer I as four different models have since been built, with over 10,000 boats hitting the waterways. Day Sailer (DS) models I through III have been built by eight different manufacturers, with the current Day Sailer being a modified DS I with a few DS II attributes, such as the internal foam flotation and cuddy thwart. The original DS models I, II, and III were built from 1957 to 1990 by the O’Day Company in Fall River, Massachusetts. The DS I and modified versions of it were later built by Can-AM Sailcraft, Rebel, Spindrift, Precision, McLaughlin, Sunfish/Laser Inc. The current builder of the DS I+ is the Cape Cod Shipbuilding Company (CCSC) in Wareham, Massachusetts, holder of the exclusive license since 1994. The Day Sailer Class Association owns the molds that are currently used by CCSC.
The long side benches in the cockpit provide uncrowded seating for six. The sole is above the waterline and is self-bailing.
The early DS I can be identified by wooden thwarts, seats, and cockpit sole, a centerboard lever, open cuddy, and a transom deck. The DS II came out in 1971 with built-in foam flotation. The cuddy opening is smaller than the opening on the DS I because it also acts as a thwart, and a thinner transom allows mounting a small outboard motor without the need for a bracket. The Day Sailer I and II are considered class legal for one design racing, but the DS III is not considered race-legal due to higher freeboard on the transom, which was a departure from Fox’s hull design. O’Day built the III from 1985 to 1990, so to race in One Design regattas it is important to buy a DS I or DS II. The current Day Sailer in production is a modified version of the DS I with improved self-rescuing capabilities, two sealed air tanks, and a cuddy flotation tank with a smaller hatch.
The Day Sailer, no matter which model, is a very versatile boat, easy to rig, sail, transport, and store. With the mast down the boat and trailer take up just a few feet more than an average family car, so can be stored in most garages, though the mast may need to be stowed diagonally. At the ramp, the Day Sailer can be rigged in under 30 minutes: step the mast, add the boom, bend on the jib and main, clip the pop-up rudder onto the transom, and sort out the sheets.
Stepping the mast is the biggest challenge. The 23′4″-long racing mast is stepped through the top of the cabin onto the maststep fixed to the floor of the cuddy, and that can be tricky for one person. The mast does not weigh much, but it is helpful to have a helper at the foot of the mast to guide it into the cuddy opening. The good news with this arrangement is that once the mast is stepped, it is secure, and there’s no rush to attach the forestay.
A mast hinge, a popular option, makes raising the mast much easier.
About 75 percent of the new boats are delivered with a hinged mast, eliminating the awkward gymnastics of stabbing the mast through the cuddy. Once the mast is raised and the forward hole on the hinge pinned, securing the forestay to the bow fitting takes the strain off the hinge. Side stays can then be tightened to take out the slack, but no more than hand tight. Stays that are too tight can damage the hull. Tighten the nuts on the turnbuckles and tape over any cotter pins.
There are different sheeting arrangements for the boom. Some boats have sheets attached in the middle of the boom; the sheet on a DS II starts from a traveler on the transom and ends forward on a swivel cam cleat mounted to the centerboard case. The DS II boom also has a spring in the gooseneck that allowed for roller furling— disconnect the sheet, pull the boom aft, and roll the sail onto the boom. A reefing claw has to be added to connect the sheet to the sail-wrapped boom, but this design is not optimum, nor is the wad of rolled-up sail by the boom’s gooseneck. A better arrangement is to add a conventional set of reefpoints to the mainsail. The boom also has a vang to improve sail control.
The 6′ 3″ beam gives the Day Sailer good stability, enough to keep the boat under someone standing on the foredeck.
The jib on the racing version of the DS is a standard affair, attached with hanks onto the forestay and raised with a halyard. Some skippers add a downhaul to lower the jib from the cockpit. Both the main and jib halyards are led aft on the top of the cuddy. The recreational version of the new DS I comes with a roller-furling jib, which we consider essential for sailing dinghies, especially if singlehanding. We have added a roller-furling jib to our DS II along with the mast hinge. We also added the hardware and rigging for a spinnaker, halyard, spinnaker pole, spinnaker pole control lines, sheet blocks, and jam cleats.
T he Day Sailer is a treat to sail; it handles well, tacks with ease, and powers up quickly with its large sail area. The planing hull is responsive to the tiller, and the wide beam makes it stable. The boat will roll quickly but then sets on a tack, holding it with stable and positive helm control. The centerboard can be easily adjusted from amidships.
We sail a Drascombe Lugger and a Sunfish; the Lugger drives like the family sedan and the Sunfish like our Mustang. The Day Sailer handling is closer to that of the Sunfish—when the breeze picks up, the mainsheet needs to be held in the hand and someone should be ready on the jibsheets. The jibsheets run through the coaming on the DS I and through small cars on the DS II. For the highest performance, skippers have added tiller extensions and hiking straps. There is an outhaul on the battened main; racing versions have barber-haulers and travelers added. Pop the spinnaker, and it will scoot along quite nicely in a light breeze.
The Day Sailer carries 100 sq ft in the main, 45 sq ft in the jib and, for sailing off the wind, another 95 sq ft in spinnaker.
The Day Sailer’s 7′ 4″-long cockpit provides plenty of room for three adults, or two adults and two kids. With four adults it gets cozy; there is not much moving around, so whoever is sitting next to the tiller or foredeck needs to know what to do. It is easy to depower the main, reef it, or furl the jib as needed.
The cuddy is spacious for storing picnic or camping gear, and it affords a space equivalent to a two-person backpacker tent for sleeping aboard for overnight cruising. Adding a topping lift makes the boom nice ridgepole for a boom tent; there’s plenty of room to sleep in the uncluttered cockpit. The Day Sailer has completed many endurance cruising events, such as the Texas 200, Florida 120, and the Everglades Challenge.
A small kicker can be added for auxiliary power. We have used both an electric trolling motor and gas outboard, with best results coming from a 2-1/2-hp four-stroke that pushed push the boat to 6 knots at one-third throttle. The DS I will require a bracket to support and outboard; the DS II transom is thin and sturdy enough for a direct mount. If we’re not going far from home, we occasionally skip the outboard and carry a paddle; with her low coaming we have paddled her a bit, even backward over the transom.
The transom of the Day Sailer II will accommodate an outboard for auxiliary power. The Day Sailer I will require a bracket.
D ay Sailers are easy to find and inexpensive, considering their capabilities. If you come across one, there are few important things to check. Make sure the centerboard moves in the trunk, see that the forestay tang and bow seam are not pulled up, inspect the cuddy deck for noticeable depression which would indicate failure of the maststep under the cuddy floor, and if it is a DS II look inside the flotation compartments. Rinse her off and get her ready to sail. There is a great Day Sailer Association with a web-based forum, and excellent parts availability.
Audrey and Kent Lewis enjoy time with CYANE, along with their small fleet of kayaks, canoe, sailboats, and lapstrake runabout. They blog about their adventures on smallboatrestoration.blogspot.com
Day Sailer Particulars
Length: 16′ 9″ Beam: 6′ 3″ Draft, board up: 9″ Draft, board down: 3′ 9″ Displacement: 575 lbs Sail area Main: 100 sq ft Jib: 45 sq ft Spinnaker: 96 sq ft
The Day Sailer is built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Company . Prices start at $18,335 (less sails). For more information about the Day Sailer Class, visit the Day Sailer Association .
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Great article Kent! I have a sister to your boat, right down to the racing mast and blue hull!! But since we’re moving to the Pacific NW, I’m about to sell it. I’m limiting myself to only 3 boats for the move (and it’s a hard sorting out!!!!). Great write-up about a fantastic boat! Thanks! Charlie
My father was George O’Day. It is nice to know the basic design that my Dad helped create is still vibrant 60 years later. I always find it interesting since Dad was a pure racing sailor that he designed a boat and saw the importance of appealing to the recreational aspect of sailing. He wanted to open the door to the bigger audience to share his passion of sailing.
I sailed with your father on a Hobie 16 at a Red Cross small craft instructor program. So much fun sailing with a legend.
Charlie we know it’s hard, the Day Sailer is such a timeless boat. If she has to change skippers, find her a good one.
Miss Beth, so wonderful to hear from a family member, it must have been quite an adventure to grow up around boating and racing. That Day Sailer hull was Cap’n Jack’s favorite, we enjoyed looking at it. Thank you for the insight into your family’s history.
Cheers, Skipper and Clark
I’ve had an O’Day for years, my first sailboat. I love sailing her around our little lake.
This boat is the best for a small family. In Brazil it’s a great option.
O’Day DS was my first brand-new boat. I was a “veteran”of maybe six months sailing in the late 1960s and she taught me to love sailing.
Great boat design. I’ve sailed different ones on and off over the years. Still a favorite.
Beth, your father made great boats as my father still has an O’Day 20 he bought new in ’76 and it’s still like new and a great sailing boat!
I recently bought a 1966 model after downsizing from a Viking 28. My father owned a Rhodes 19 and we sailed that boat for years on the western end of Lake Ontario. The design was similar, so the transition to the 16 was easy. I love the boat because even in high winds I can make a simple adjustment to the main with reef points. Solo sailing is fun and safe. I can see why so many were sold.
Hello, I just bought O’day sailboat. I do believe from what I’ve been reading that it’s a Daysailer 1. I was told this boat has never been registered and never had a kicker motor on it, I can’t find the metal tag on the transom but I see the two rivet holes where it should have been. Is there any other place on this boat to find the serial number? I would like to put a kicker on it and register it and, if not, is there a way to register this boat? Thank you for helping
The requirements to register a small boat that has not been registered before is different for each state. In NY, a boat is registered through the DMV. HIN numbers are placed on the right side of the transom. If you do not have one your boat was made prior to 1972.
Thank you for the reply, I’m working on getting a HIN number now.
Check with O’Day. Some manufacturers hide a second HIN onboard. Worth a shot.
My boat has a plate on the inside toward the front of the boat. On the bulkhead (might not be the right term) behind the mast. You’ll have to crawl into the cubby to see it. It’s a little plate 2″ x 4″ and shows Hull no. and Class no. The paperwork I have says the boat was made in 1967. Does anyone know the difference between Hull number and Class number?
Can anyone give me today’s value of a 1960 O’Day Day Sailer, #333, with a small motor that goes on the mount with sails that all sit on a Dilly trailer? It has all the original woodwork that my husband redid. It does not have a spinnaker but has the jib and main and a Proctor mast.
My daughter and I are looking for an older (less expensive) sailboat. Not sure where your at , we are South of Boston. The O’Day is our first choice. If you are going sell, please reply to this comment. Thanks
[I’ll connect sellers to John. Ed.]
16′ O’Day Day Sailor with trailer and motor
2013 DS for sale in Sharon,MA. needs work on floatation tanks
At 30 years old, I just bought my first sailboat which is a 1965 DS I. The boat has sat for a few years and she needed a good power-washing plus painting of the hull and inside the cubby and several new lines. I’m completely inexperienced with sailing (plenty of time cleaning boats, though) and couldn’t be happier to learn on such a beautiful vessel. Thanks for this article! It’s great to get some background info. Plus, plenty of words to highlight as I expand my boating vocab.
Day Sailers are easy to find? I guess you know where to look (certainly no offers in Craigslist). I have not been lucky enough to come across a good one that is 10 to 20 years old. I live in Massachusetts. Would you mind sharing where to look for one?
I have an O’Day day sailer 16.5 ‘ up for the taking. Our family had years of good times sailing and camping with It. Great family boat. Wooden seats and rails. Needs some work. In central Massachusetts
I am assuming you have gotten rid of your O’Day day sailer – if not, I may be interested. I’m new to sailing at 57 years young! I just took lessons at KYC here in Blue Hill, ME and am looking for a great starter boat that I can learn in and have fun on the bay.
Thanks, Kelly
Actually, I just bought a 1989 DS2 from Craigslist, on trailer, for $300. It needs only minor work and a lot of cleaning. I hope to float it Saturday to see if it sinks like a rock (I know it has flotation), and will need glass work, but I could see nothing amiss while on the trailer.
So, never say never.
Hi Laranja, I just read your comment about trying to find a used O’Day Day Sailer. I live in Wareham where Cape Cod Shipbuilding is located, they are the current builders of the Day Sailer. They usually have used boats available. I have a 1971 DS, a wonderful boat.
I have a 2013 DS for sale in Sharon,MA. needs work on floatation tanks
Fantastic article
Interested in purchasing a fine example that was actively sailed
I agree with the many positive comments above. Great article! I was a longtime owner of an O’Day Widgeon (14′), and after many boat-less years I’m pleased to have purchased a 1984 O’Day Daysailer II just last week. It’s in good condition, and after sourcing a few needed part, I’ll enjoy it on lakes here in Georgia. Thanks for the great article, which has served as an orientation of sorts for me as to what to expect when I launch her for her maiden voyage under my ownership. A long-time marketing and sales executive, I’m naming her SAILS CALL!
I just got a DaySailer, thought it was a 67 DS1 but the transom is thick with a box on the port side by the transom so not sure now DSII?
I just today bought and brought home to MA a 1966 O’Day Day Sailer (as shown on the registration from NH), and it has a thick transom with lidded box on the port side. Also has a wide cuddly opening and wooden cowling and thwarts as described above for a DSI.
We’re down sizing from a 53′ Pearson to an O’Day 18 that someone offered us. I have no qualms about the sailing, but the temperature of the water here (Massachusetts to Connecticut) worries me very much, after a lifetime in the tropics. Are these dry boats when sailed conservatively?
I have a 2013 Cape Cod built DS for sale in MA. Needs some work on floatation tanks.
I just sold our Venturer 22 and picked up (rescued) an O’Day 16 DS. A couple weeks in the shop and it looks ready to sail. One question: the roller reefed main (boom) does not “lock in.” I suppose I could jiffy reef it but does anyone have experience with the roller reefing boom? Am I missing a part (the claw) or do I just not get it.
I want to buy an O’Day sail 17′
We have a 1976, 17′ foot O’Day DSll (?) on trailer that we are transferring to another family member. We are trying to figure out the best way to get it from Oregon to New Hampshire. Any ideas out there?
Great article. My only question is we’ve had the 69 O’day Javelin in the family since gramps bought it new but it always seemed too easy to get into trouble with and the one time we turned it over on a very windy day. It was nearly impossible to right back up without a lot of help. So I’m wondering if the DAYSAILER is a much better and more stable boat and more forgivable. There certainly are more of them around too. Thanks, Ed on Long Beach Island at the Jersey shore
Kent/Audrey,
What trailer make and model do you use for your DS?
Thanks, John in VA Beach
Hi all O’Day fans! I’ve been looking for a lightweight, skinny water sailboat that is fairly easy to row AND also has some sort of cabin arraignment, The boat would be used to beachcruise and camp on Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the Keys. I had almost given up on anything with a cabin until I ran across the O’Day 17, I may have found the perfect boat. Now all I need do is find one in my price range and learn how to sail !!! Oh, anyone out there have any experience in the Everglades Challenge? Fair winds and following seas…….
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The Oday Widgeon 12 is a recreational fiberglass dinghy sailboat . It has a fractional sloop rig with a loose-footed mainsail, a nearly plumb stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung, kick-up rudder/tiller and a retractable centerboard. It displaces 180 lb (82 kg); fiberglass centerboard 15 lb (7 kg). Draft 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with centerboard and 5” retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer. The boat may be fitted with a small outboard up to 4 hp. Accommodates four people although it is normally raced with two. Sealed mast, plus the boat has foam flotation to enhance self rescue. Bow eye to attach a mooring or trailering. The design has a Portsmouth Yardstick racing average handicap of 122.6 In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood wrote that the “Widgeon is light and responsive and accelerates quickly. It is raced, but probably the primary use has been as a trainer.” Sailrite notes, “the O’Day Widgeon is large enough for parents to sail with their small children yet small enough to be easily singlehanded. The Widgeon can be sailed with the main only or the more standard sloop rig”.
Equipment: Ready to sail condition INCLUDES Good trailer! Fiberglass deck and hull. Centerboard, kick-up rudder. 180 pounds Sail area: 90 square feet. MAIN AND JIB Only - NO SPINNAKER Easy to trailer, set up and sail. Good first boat to learn the basics of sailing. Jib and main sail are in fair condition. Note–Photo with red hull is a generic under-sail photo. Boat includes Main & Jib Only
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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
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SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
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| Boat Name | Widgeon | |
| Manufacturer | O'Day Corp | |
| Hull Type | Daysailor | |
| LOA | 12'4" | (3.76m) |
| Beam | 5'0" | (1.52m) |
| Weight | 285 | (129.53kg) |
| Ballast | (kg) | |
| Keel Type | centerboard | |
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| Draft Up | 5" | (0.13m) |
| Draft Down | 2'6" | (0.76m) |
| Year Start | 1964 | |
| Year End | 1985 | |
| Number Made | 5300 | |
| Country | USA | |
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O''''Day Widgeon We just purchased a 1974 O''Day Widgeon and are wondering about the fact that the centerboard does not seem to go all the way down. It stops about 2/3 of the way down. Is this correct? The dealer told us it is. If anyone out there has a Widgeon, perhaps you can help. Please reply to [email protected]. Thanks in advance for your input. Hud Clark
O''''Day Widgeon My first boat was a Sprite which was a smaller version of the Widgeon. At least on the Sprite the board went nearly vertical. It was controlled by a cable on the Srpite and sometimes the cable would hang up where it passed into the trunk. Jeff
O''''Day Widgeon I also just purchased a Widgeon, sail # 2422, presumably built before 1980. I too am looking for information on the proper angle for the centerboard, and also accurate instructions on how to rig the centerboard lines. Apparently mine were not correct when I purchased the boat (second or third hand). I made some adjustments, but am not certain if I have it correct, or how far forward to set the board. Advise appreciated. Wallace Watson
O''''Day Widgeon Allace, contact Rudy Nickerson at D&R MArine in Fall River Mass (508)644-3001 Rudy was O"Day Production MGr. for as long as the company was in business and still has most parts and serive for O"Day''s. He is a wealth of knowledge on the boats....beware that it is sometimes difficult to get hold of him, as he is pretty much a 1 man operation, but WELL WORTH THE EFFORT!!!!
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O'day Widgeon Rigging and Centerboard video
- Thread starter CentralMich.
- Start date Feb 17, 2019
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jwing. 571 posts · Joined 2013. #9 · Nov 3, 2014. I'd lean toward the Widgeon for two reasons: 1) According to sailboatdata.com, they have the same sail area and LWL. However, the Widgeon is lighter, so the SA/d is 45.2 for Widgeon and 22.9 for Pirateer. Theoretically, the Widgeon will be livelier and faster, which are two attributes that are ...
It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
Review of the Oday Widgeon by Rod Johnson on January 28, 2001. To email Rod Johnson, scroll to bottom of page Year built: € Location of boat: Wareham, Ma € The boat is sailed on: Bays, sounds, or protected salt water € How the boat is used: Day sailing € Normal wind strength: 10-15 knots € Average ... (O'Day called it "A Block-action ...
In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood wrote that the "Widgeon is light and responsive and accelerates quickly. It is raced, but probably the primary use has been as a trainer." [3] Sail maker Sailrite notes, "the O'Day Widgeon is large enough for parents to sail with their small children yet small enough to be easily singlehanded.
11,888. Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY. May 28, 2022. #2. Probably. You would probably need to fly the spinnaker in order to get enough power to put the boat on a plane. Weight and balance will also be a factor. Don't be surprised if you end up capsized as you learn. Practice just surfing waves on the lake.
It has a hull type of Centerboard Dinghy and LOA is 3.76. Its sail area/displacement ratio 45.20. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined. WIDGEON 12 (O'DAY) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about WIDGEON 12 (O'DAY) and ...
We take our 12' sailing dingy out on a Colorado lake for an end of season sail. We cover some history and characteristics of the Widgeon and prepping it and ...
O'Day Widgeon 12 is a 12′ 4″ / 3.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert H. Baker and built by O'Day Corp. starting in 1964. ... Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D: ...
Sailing a 1975 O'Day Widgeon sailboat in Hayden Idaho USA. Sept 15, 2020. This sailboat is 12 feet/3.65 meters long and weighs 180 lbs. Very robust built boa...
O'Day Widgeon Sailboat with Specifications and Standard Features (1967) Large enough for parents to sail with their children, small enough for a youngster to handle alone or race with a crew — just two features that make Widgeon so popular. Add to that the fact that she's also trim, fast and lightweight — yet roomy, stable and sturdy, and ...
The resulting Day Sailer was a 16'9" centerboarder with a displacement of 575 lbs, which makes for a light load to tow behind the family car. The fractional sloop rig includes a generously sized spinnaker for exciting downwind sailing.The first Day Sailer was sold in 1958 and immediately became popular in the recreational and racing markets.
A Family of Three Enjoy a Fun Day of Sailing in the New 1971 O'Day Widgeon Sailboat. GGA Image ID # 15e05842e9. Positive foam flotation is under the seats, and will keep the boat afloat even if the hull is holed. Shortly after Widgeon's introduction, Pleon of Marblehead, Mass., America's oldest junior yacht club, adopted her for their basic ...
A great buy at the new low price… a great boat with a host of O'Day features. Safe and easy to sail and great fun for the entire family… the O'Day Widgeon. STANDARD BOAT. $795. Main & Jib $85. The Standard Price. includes as STANDARD EQUIPMENT. $202. worth of features and equipment as follows: PLEASURE GROUP $26.
The Oday Widgeon 12 is a recreational fiberglass dinghy sailboat . It has a fractional sloop rig with a loose-footed mainsail, a nearly plumb stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung, kick-up rudder/tiller and a retractable centerboard. It displaces 180 lb (82 kg); fiberglass centerboard 15 lb (7 kg).
Boat Name: Widgeon: Manufacturer: O'Day Corp: Hull Type: Daysailor: LOA: 12'4" (3.76m) Beam: 5'0" (1.52m) Weight: 285 (129.53kg) Ballast (kg) Keel Type: centerboard
1973 O'Day Widgeon Sailboat. Widgeon… the smallest sailboat that's really practical for adults and is easily handled by youngsters. The excellent stability and good sailing characteristics of this Gold Medal fleet favorite. There are over 2,650 O'Day Gold Medal Widgeons providing sailing experience and fun today.
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, ... O''''Day Widgeon We just purchased a 1974 O''Day Widgeon and are wondering about the fact that the centerboard does not seem to go all the way down. It stops about 2/3 of the ...
2. O'DAY WIDGEON Crystal, MI. Feb 17, 2019. #1. Here is a Video I made where I go over the rigging and a few other things including how the centerboard works with my 1974 Widgeon. I hope it will be helpful. Widgeon sailing dinghy, rigging, auto pilot, dagger board, Vang - YouTube.
My experience with a Widgeon on Winni is any chop over 8" and wind over 10kt makes you feel like you're doing the Vendee Globe. For 2-3 people on Winni, I'd recommend an O'Day Daysailer or even a Lightning if you have a little experience. __________________ Sail fast, live slow! All times are GMT -5.