1979 O'Day 25
LOA
7.62m (25.0ft)
Beam
2.74m (9.0ft)
Displacement
1,769kg (3,900lbs)
Year
1979–1984
Manufacturer
O'Day
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 7.62 m | 25.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 6.25 m | 20.5 ft |
| Beam | 2.74 m | 9.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.07 m | 3.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 10.00 m | 32.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 1,769 kg | 3,900 lbs |
| Ballast | 726 kg | 1,601 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 27.2 m² | 293 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 7 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 L | 7.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 45 L | 11.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.90
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
41.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.91 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.0
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1979 O'Day 25
The O'Day 25 is a well-mannered coastal cruiser with generous beam and a comfortable interior layout. Popular with young families for its stability and ease of handling.