1974 O'Day 23
LOA
6.93m (22.7ft)
Beam
2.24m (7.3ft)
Displacement
816kg (1,799lbs)
Year
1974–1983
Manufacturer
O'Day
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 6.93 m | 22.7 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 5.79 m | 19.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.24 m | 7.3 ft |
| Draft | 1.02 m | 3.3 ft |
| Mast Height | 8.50 m | 27.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 816 kg | 1,799 lbs |
| Ballast | 295 kg | 650 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 17.5 m² | 188 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 5 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 L | 2.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 15 L | 4.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
20.38
High performance — fast and responsive in light air
Ballast Ratio
36.2%
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
11.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1974 O'Day 23
The O'Day 23 is a compact trailerable cruiser with a roomy cockpit and cozy cabin. Her shoal-draft fin keel provides reasonable pointing ability while keeping launch and retrieval simple.