O'Day 22
Built 1972–1983 by O'Day Corp.
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About the O'Day 22
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1972–1983
- Builder
- O'Day Corp.
- Designer
- C. Raymond Hunt & Assoc.
- Length
- 21.67 ft
- Waterline
- 18.92 ft
- Beam
- 7.17 ft
- Draft
- 4.25 ft
- Displacement
- 2,183 lb
- Ballast
- 800 lb
- Hull / keel
- centerboard
- Rig
- sloop
- Propulsion
- outboard
- Water
- 15 gal
- Number built
- 3,159
- Stern thruster
- none
Trailerable. Specs shown are the post-1980 fractional-rig keel/centerboard version (draft 1.25 ft board up, 4.25 ft down); earlier boats were masthead-rigged (listed separately as the O'Day 22 MH), and a fixed shoal keel was also offered. Sailboatdata lists an outboard of up to 15 hp. PS calls it tender and slow to point. Hull laminate not stated in sources read.
Known problems for this model
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Hinged stamped mast step rigging
PS was wary of the stamped stainless hinged mast step, which needs care and a steady boat when raising or lowering the mast.practical-sailor.com
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Centerboard upkeep and swelling hull
PS says the centerboard is hard to maintain. Owners note that a swollen board can jam in its trunk, which hurts sailing but not safety.practical-sailor.com · sailnet.com
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Gelcoat voids and print-through hull
Readers reported gelcoat voids, and PS saw consistent print-through of the laminate pattern in the gelcoat.practical-sailor.com
Model sources (3)
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