Question 1

What are the specs of the O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 19 has the following specifications: 19ft LOA, 7.75ft beam, 4.33ft draft, 2,040lb displacement, 300.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable, Full/Long.

Question 2

How much does a O'DAY 19 cost?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 19 has an average asking price of $3,294, with prices ranging from $800 to $7,500 based on 9 listings.

Question 3

Who built the O'DAY 19 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by O'Day Corp. (USA), designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, first built in 1979, 525 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the O'DAY 19 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 19 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 11.86, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.45, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 19 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.85, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 196.6, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a O'DAY 19 is estimated at $500 – $1.4K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a O'DAY 19 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the O'DAY 19 (19ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $500 – $1.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $50-$50/year (based on $3,294 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 19ft boat: Florida: $3,400-$9,100/year. California: $3,200-$8,000/year. Massachusetts: $2,400-$5,300/year + $800 winter storage. New York: $2,400-$6,700/year + $800 winter storage. Maryland: $2,300-$4,100/year. Texas: $1,400-$4,100/year. Washington: $2,700-$5,900/year. Michigan: $1,300-$2,900/year + $800 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,100-$4,100/year. South Carolina: $3,000-$5,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $2K to $13K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the O'DAY 19 (19ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $3,400-$9,100/year. California: $3,200-$8,000/year. Massachusetts: $2,400-$5,300/year + $800 winter storage. New York: $2,400-$6,700/year + $800 winter storage. Maryland: $2,300-$4,100/year. Texas: $1,400-$4,100/year. Washington: $2,700-$5,900/year. Michigan: $1,300-$2,900/year + $800 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,100-$4,100/year. South Carolina: $3,000-$5,700/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the O'DAY 19 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, hull, sails, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the O'DAY 19.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

When buying a O'DAY 19, SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging, hull, sails. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the O'DAY 19 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the O'DAY 19?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 19 has the following rig dimensions: I=22ft (foretriangle height), J=7ft (foretriangle base), P=24.5ft (mainsail luff), E=8.3ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 186.8 sq ft. Jib area: 77 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the O'DAY 19 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 19 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 19ft LOA, comfort ratio 11.86, capsize ratio 2.45, SA/disp 17.85, average price $3,294. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	19 ft
LWL	16.67 ft
Beam	7.75 ft
Draft	4.33 ft/ 1 ft min
Displacement	2,040 lb
Ballast	300.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	5.5 kn

Iforetriangle height	22 ft
Jforetriangle base	7 ft
Pmainsail luff	24.5 ft
Emainsail foot	8.3 ft
FLforestay	7 ft
Mainsail	186.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	77 sq ft
Spinnaker	130.9 sq ft

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