1969 O'Day 22
LOA
6.71m (22.0ft)
Beam
2.29m (7.5ft)
Displacement
862kg (1,900lbs)
Year
1969–1983
Manufacturer
O'Day
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 6.71 m | 22.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 5.72 m | 18.8 ft |
| Beam | 2.29 m | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 0.99 m | 3.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 8.80 m | 28.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 862 kg | 1,900 lbs |
| Ballast | 318 kg | 701 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 17.7 m² | 191 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 6 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L | 4.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 19 L | 5.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
19.87
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
36.9%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.96 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
12.1
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1969 O'Day 22
The O'Day 22 was one of the most popular trailerable sailboats of its era. A nimble daysailer with surprisingly comfortable accommodations for weekending.