Sail boat recommendation? Used to have 16' o'day

[lowkee]

I am looking for a modern equivalent to a 16 foot Oday we used to have when I was a kid. It was a no-frills, no cabin (just storage), fiberglass sailboat that seated roughly 6 adults snug and had a centerboard (keel?) you could raise for shallow water.

What makes/models should I look for as a near exact replacement for this boat, seeing as I am having zero luck finding the same Oday (I know they went under years ago)?

I knew how to sail back then, but it has been a LONG time, and I would need a boat that does not need work (beyond me not needing another project boat), as I wouldn't know what was needed if it did need work. I was taught about sailboats in the school of "Just do this and you'll be fine", as opposed to the hows and why's of all of the rigging.

I really miss sailing, and I'd love to get a sailboat to use while the Bayliner is getting its overhaul.

Thanks

 

[skeat]

Re: Sail boat recommendation? Used to have 16' o'day

The O'day daysailer is a great boat with few comparisons. The daysailer was designed to be a sailboat first, most sailboats today are designed for other reasons (room ,comfort etc) They were also built by other mfg's and are currently being built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding. You can still find some older ones in great condition (check out www.daysailer.org) . As for modern equivalents I guess there are some, JY15 comes to mind (no spinnaker though). I own a daysailer so I might be a little biased though. I also went through the same thing you are going through with your Bayliner, with my 18' Four Winns a few years ago. Lots of work!!

Good Luck
Shawn

 

[NYGiants]

Re: Sail boat recommendation? Used to have 16' o'day

i suggest a laser sailboat
very fun little boat