1984 O'Day 30
LOA
9.14m (30.0ft)
Beam
3.05m (10.0ft)
Displacement
3,629kg (8,001lbs)
Year
1984–1989
Manufacturer
O'Day
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 9.14 m | 30.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.62 m | 25.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.05 m | 10.0 ft |
| Draft | 1.52 m | 5.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 12.00 m | 39.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,629 kg | 8,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,452 kg | 3,201 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 36.0 m² | 388 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 13 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 15.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 76 L | 20.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.49
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.79 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
19.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1984 O'Day 30
The O'Day 30 is a capable and well-priced family cruiser with a roomy interior and balanced sailing characteristics. Her moderate displacement and efficient rig make her easy to handle short-handed.