O'day 30
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1977–1984
The O'Day 30 is a sailboat similar to the Ranger 30, also available in a keel/centerboard model, and was reintroduced with an extended stern as the O'Day 31 in 1985.
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 26Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.97Bluewater
LightD/L 285Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 14.8Powered-up
TenderBallast 40%Stiff
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
On the water
The O'day 30 on video
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.