1969 O'Day 22 vs 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon — Comparison
1969 O'Day 22
1975 Cape Dory Typhoon
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1969 O'Day 22 | 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | O'Day | Cape Dory |
| Year | 1969–1983 | 1975–1988 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | Carl Alberg |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 6.71 m (22.0 ft) | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) |
| LWL | 5.72 m (18.8 ft) | 4.57 m (15.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.29 m (7.5 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Draft | 0.99 m (3.2 ft) | 0.76 m (2.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 862 kg (1,900 lbs) | 680 kg (1,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 318 kg (701 lbs) | 272 kg (600 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 17.7 m² (191 ft²) | 10.6 m² (114 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 6 HP | 5 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L (4.0 gal) | 8 L (2.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 19 L (5.0 gal) | 15 L (4.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 2 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1969 O'Day 22 and 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1969 O'Day 22 is a classic design by O'Day from USA, while the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon is a 1970s offering from Cape Dory from USA. The 1969 O'Day 22 was penned by C. Raymond Hunt. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon was designed by Carl Alberg.
In terms of size, the 1969 O'Day 22 measures 6.71m (22.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.29m, compared to the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon at 5.79m (19.0ft) with a 1.83m beam. The 1969 O'Day 22 is 0.92m longer than the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon. The 1969 O'Day 22 displaces approximately 27% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1969 O'Day 22 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.87 and 17.7 m² of sail area. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon, with an SA/D of 13.94 and 10.6 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1969 O'Day 22 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1969 O'Day 22 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 12.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.96). The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon has a comfort ratio of 19.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 36.9% for the 1969 O'Day 22 and 40.0% for the 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1969 O'Day 22 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 19L of water capacity and 15L of fuel. The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 15L water and 8L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1975 Cape Dory Typhoon is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1969 O'Day 22 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1969 O'Day 22 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.