O'day 28
Masthead Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1978–1986
The O'DAY 28 was offered in multiple keel configurations including a keel/centerboard version (later dropped in favor of a shoal draft fixed keel), a deeper keel, an alternate tall rig, and an opti…
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Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 21Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 2.12Bluewater
LightD/L 271Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 15.8Powered-up
TenderBallast 32%Stiff
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
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