28' O'Day 28 Ft

The interior is in good condition.

With minor work you could be sailing tomorrow!

O'Day sailboats are well made, great for sailing and light on brightwork maintenance requirements, and this 1984 28 is no exception.

Designed by C. Raymond Hunt this 28-foot sailboat is made for roominess and style. Its layout is classically symmetrical. The cabin can hold six people comfortably. The cockpit can easily hold that many or more.

The O'day 28's forgiving nature and easy stability make this boat for sailors new to boat ownership or the more experienced, an easy choice.

The cockpit has cushions, on the back and both sides with cup holders by the wheel. and GPS and compass at the helm.

The galley has a sink, a two-burner alcohol stove. butcher block countertops, and a large ice bucket area under counter. There is plenty of storage above the counter.

The O'Day has an aft sleeping area that also has an access door to the engine compartment. A more open second engine access area is easily accessible underneath stairs.

The fore V-berth has ample sleeping space for two with padded walls and storage underneath and a wardrobe closet and drawers across from head and has a door for privacy.

The head is port side midships and has toilet, sink with a door for privacy.

Plenty of storage throughout with cubby holes and storage lockers.

Reason for selling, buying a bigger boat.

The hull was painted in 2022 and is good shape, the deck is firm with minor spider cracks.
The wooden brightwork needs a seasonal surfacing. There is no evidence of water infiltration around portholes or through bolts.
The diesel engine needs replacement, however there is a brand new (2022) 9.9 hp Honda motor with a 25" long shaft with less than 12 hours (cost $3,500) that moves the boat at hull speed with only 3/4 throttle.
New (2021) 120 Genoa rolling furling (Cost $2,200)
Main sail was professionally washed and repaired in 2021 (cost $350)
New running rigging 2022 (Cost $500)
New bilge pump (cost $125)
2 new deep cell batteries (cost $250)
New Head (Cost $200)
New Edison Steering cable (cost $450)