O'DAY 302
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.58 ft |
| LWL | 24.17 ft |
| Beam | 10.75 ft |
| Draft | 3.92 ft |
| Displacement | 7,200 lb |
| Ballast | 2,399.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
About the O'DAY 302
One of the last O'Day's, (the parent company closed in 1989). A few more were built when the molds were purchased during short lived Cal/Pearson revival. The molds then, apparently went to Japan where another O'Day affiliate existed. The wing keel on this and some other similar O'Day's was called the 'Hydrokeel' and was patented according to the company brochure.
The O'Day 302 is a masthead sloop designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built by O'Day Corp. (USA) in 1988, with an unknown total hull count. It features a displacement of 7200.0 lb and a beam of 10.75 ft, offering a comfortable cruising platform with a comfort ratio of 18.25.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling, as evidenced by the high prevalence of bimini (57 mentions) and dodger installations (41 mentions) for protected cockpit comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.23 and a D/L ratio of 227.64, the boat is moderately stable for coastal passages, but the critical frequency of deck core moisture issues (4 mentions) and compression post rot (2 mentions) requires rigorous verification before offshore use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 32 and Hunter 29, which share similar beamy, cabin-heavy designs from the late 1980s, though the 302's specific Hunt design offers distinct performance characteristics with a SA/D ratio of 16.1.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1988–1989 · median $18,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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