1985 O'Day 40

1985 Oday 40, hull #215. Current owner day sails single handed regularly and makes occasional short cruises. Owner, who is ex pilot and machinist, bought the boat in 2012 from the prior owner because it appeared to have been little used. Since it has been maintained with discipline and care so as to insure reliability, safety and pleasure of regular use: the fuel tank cleaned (2018) and engine/trans maintenance schedule observed; sails updated 2018; electronics 3yrs old; rigging/chainplates inspected (2019), winches properly maintained. Prospective buyer should think of her as a boat from the 1980s very well maintained for sailing rather than living; as such the AC and heater have not been used in years, the head is spotless, and holding tank empty. She has been hauled every 2-3 years and is due. There is paint build-up and, as she is a mid 80s boat, there will be some blisters.

The interior is made for an owner and family rather than charter. Hence it is very different from the Jeanneau/O’Day 39 that preceeded it. There is a single forward head and therefore a HUGE rear berth that allows for excellent storage and truly remarkable engine access. The V-berth is classic and there is a lot of storage throughout that berth and the salon. The keel stepped mast is forward against the bulkhead giving an open feel to salon. The galley is to port and familiar. Cabin sole is in excellent shape and cabinets are oiled teak (not poly or varnish). There is some staining from condensation and dorad drip high up on port bulkhead but overall the wood is in superb shape. Polycarbonate on portlights and hatches are not new but clear and none leak. Bilge is dry, mast step has no corrosion, SS keel bolts shiny and easily accessible.

PRICE DROP, prior price of 42K is now 37K; the three Oday 40s currently on market average out at 50.5K, so way below average and the least of the four.

Equipment: Westerbeke 4cyl, 46hp, 5342hrs. Runs great (as would be expected) 2 blade prop cleaned, inspected, and polished 2019 New cutlass bearing and stuffing box packing (GFO carbon) 2019

Sail: Main and 135 foresail new 2018. Old main, and 110 service-able. Symmetrical spinnaker and pole. Sunbrella sail cover excellent.

All control lines to cockpit on clutches; cabin top and jib winches are ST Barients. Spin winches are Lewmar (not ST). Harken Roller furler.

Manual windlass. Primary is Bruce 33lb anchor with 25ft chain and 100ft rode (keeps the bow light and is adequate for this area). 130Ft chain is stored along with another Bruce 33; Danforth for kegging. Bumpers, extra lines, mooring lines etc.

Electronics: Raymarine autohelm on wheel; Garmin instruments and touchscreen chartplotter (GPSmapXS); standard horizon radio with mic at helm. Ritchie compass.

Tanks: 2x water 50gal each; 43 gal fuel, 15 gal holding tank 2 propane tanks in locker; 6 gallon hot water engine and shore power.

Inflatable dinghy with 3hp Yamaha outboard

Dodger and Bimini are sunbrella; older and showing wear but stitching still good.

AC (not inspected) is mounted in single cabinet under chart table with flues forward and aft (brilliant installation to maximize use without loss of space). Force 10 propane heater on bulkhead.

Galley: Two sinks. Two burner top with oven. Ice box. A ColdMachine CU100 refrigerator plate is available but not installed.