Question 1

What are the specs of the O'DAY 39?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 39 has the following specifications: 38.58ft LOA, 12.58ft beam, 6.33ft draft, 18,000lb displacement, 6,600.6lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a O'DAY 39 cost?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 39 has an average asking price of $30,080, with prices ranging from $19,500 to $39,000 based on 5 listings.

Question 3

Who built the O'DAY 39 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by O'Day Corp. (USA), designed by Phillipe Briand , first built in 1982, with production ending in 1985, 120 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the O'DAY 39 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 39 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 27.25, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.92, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the O'DAY 39?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 39 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 15.6, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 213.74, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a O'DAY 39?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a O'DAY 39 is estimated at $2.4K – $6.5K. 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 39 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the O'DAY 39 (38.58ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.4K – $6.5K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $250-$500/year (based on $30,080 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 38.58ft boat: Florida: $6,900-$18,500/year. California: $6,500-$16,200/year. Massachusetts: $4,900-$10,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,900-$13,500/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,300/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,300/year. Washington: $5,600-$12,000/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,200-$8,300/year. South Carolina: $6,000-$11,600/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $30K 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 39?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the O'DAY 39 (38.58ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,900-$18,500/year. California: $6,500-$16,200/year. Massachusetts: $4,900-$10,800/year + $1,500 winter storage. New York: $4,900-$13,500/year + $1,500 winter storage. Maryland: $4,600-$8,300/year. Texas: $2,800-$8,300/year. Washington: $5,600-$12,000/year. Michigan: $2,700-$5,900/year + $1,500 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,200-$8,300/year. South Carolina: $6,000-$11,600/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 39?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 5 issues reported for the O'DAY 39 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in keel, structural, deck, 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 39.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a O'DAY 39?

Accepted Answer

When buying a O'DAY 39, SailPages.com has compiled 5 model-specific issues reported by owners across keel, structural, deck. 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 39 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 39?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 39 has the following rig dimensions: I=50.02ft (foretriangle height), J=14.1ft (foretriangle base), P=44.28ft (mainsail luff), E=14.17ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 691.5 sq ft. Jib area: 352.6 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the O'DAY 39 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The O'DAY 39 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 38.58ft LOA, comfort ratio 27.25, capsize ratio 1.92, SA/disp 15.6, average price $30,080. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	38.58 ft
LWL	33.5 ft
Beam	12.58 ft
Draft	6.33 ft
Displacement	18,000 lb
Ballast	6,600.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.8 kn

Iforetriangle height	50.02 ft
Jforetriangle base	14.1 ft
Pmainsail luff	44.28 ft
Emainsail foot	14.17 ft
PYmizzen luff	21 ft
EYmizzen foot	8 ft
FLforestay	14.1 ft
Mainsail	691.5 sq ft
Jib (100%)	352.6 sq ft
Spinnaker	599.5 sq ft

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