1979 O'Day 28
LOA
8.53m (28.0ft)
Beam
2.84m (9.3ft)
Displacement
2,722kg (6,001lbs)
Year
1979–1985
Manufacturer
O'Day
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.53 m | 28.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.01 m | 23.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.84 m | 9.3 ft |
| Draft | 1.37 m | 4.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 10.80 m | 35.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,722 kg | 6,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,089 kg | 2,401 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 31.0 m² | 334 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L | 10.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 57 L | 15.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
16.16
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.81 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
18.7
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1979 O'Day 28
The O'Day 28 is a solid family cruiser with generous beam and a practical interior layout. Her spacious V-berth, enclosed head, and small galley provide genuine weekend cruising comfort.