Question 1

What are the specs of the O'DAY 250?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 250 has the following specifications: 24.58ft LOA, 8.25ft beam, 2.67ft draft, 3,600lb displacement, 1,199.9lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the O'DAY 250 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by O'Day Corp. (USA), designed by Hunt & Associates, first built in 1996.

Question 3

Is the O'DAY 250 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 250 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 15.24, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.16, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the O'DAY 250?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 250 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.01, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 177.82, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a O'DAY 250?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a O'DAY 250 is estimated at $800 – $2.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a O'DAY 250 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the O'DAY 250 (24.58ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $800 – $2.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 24.58ft boat: Florida: $4,400-$11,800/year. California: $4,100-$10,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,900/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,600/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,300/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,300/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,700/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,700-$5,300/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $19K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a O'DAY 250?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the O'DAY 250 (24.58ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,400-$11,800/year. California: $4,100-$10,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,900/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,600/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,300/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,300/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,700/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,700-$5,300/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,400/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 8

What are the sail dimensions of the O'DAY 250?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 250 has the following rig dimensions: I=29.25ft (foretriangle height), J=9ft (foretriangle base), P=24.08ft (mainsail luff), E=9.75ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 258.4 sq ft. Jib area: 131.6 sq ft.

Question 9

How does the O'DAY 250 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 250 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24.58ft LOA, comfort ratio 15.24, capsize ratio 2.16, SA/disp 17.01. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	24.58 ft
LWL	20.83 ft
Beam	8.25 ft
Draft	2.67 ft
Displacement	3,600 lb
Ballast	1,199.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.1 kn

Iforetriangle height	29.25 ft
Jforetriangle base	9 ft
Pmainsail luff	24.08 ft
Emainsail foot	9.75 ft
FLforestay	9 ft
Mainsail	258.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	131.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	223.8 sq ft

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