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O'day 290

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1989–1990

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
39.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.3
Displacement / length
253.1
Comfort ratio
19.2
Capsize screening
2.21
Hull speed
6.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
889
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1989–1990
Designer
C. Raymond Hunt, Assoc.), Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt
Builder
Lear Siegler Marine, O'Day Corp.

Design & history

The O'DAY 290 was introduced near the end of both Pearson Yachts and Oday Corp, when production was consolidated at the Pearson plant in Rhode Island. It is said to be a re-branded version of the CAL 28-2.

Class · Not mentioned
Notable features
Shoal draft 'Sheel' keel optionInboard engine optionWheel steering option
Variants
  • CAL 28-2
Design

Said to be a re-branded version of the CAL 28-2, which had earlier been built at the O'Day plant.

Production

Production of Pearson, O'Day, and Cal brands was consolidated at the Pearson plant in RI, USA just before the demise of both Pearson Yachts and Oday Corp. The O'DAY 290 was introduced during this period.

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