O'Day Day Sailer II Sailboat (1973)

Couple Sailing near Shoreline on a Day Sailer II. Inset Photo Is the Hull of the Original Day Sailer. Both Were Accepted by the Day Sailer Class Association. | GGA Image ID # 23f74ad53d

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O'Day has two Day Sailer models available to you: the original Day Sailer and the Day Sailer II, introduced in 1971, both accepted by the Day Sailer Class Association.

Young Couple Out Cruising on an O'Day Day Sailer II. | GGA Image ID # 23f7515a17

The most popular sailboat in the country for the past eleven years, the Day Sailer, has been made even better and safer.

The entire cockpit area of the restyled Day Sailer II is now self-bailing. Heavy spray, rain, or other water is literally pulled out of the boat by a suction-bailing system. This new safety feature makes this Gold Medal beauty an even better boat without affecting her weight or performance.

The deck and cockpit in the Day Sailer II models are designed to maintain high buoyancy and make the boat self-rescuing. Positive foam flotation is located at gunwale level.

The seats in the cockpit are contour-molded for comfort and feature a nonskid pattern for sure footing even when wet. Under the forward seat on the port side is a generous insulated icebox.

Young Couple Enjoy a Relaxing Cruise on Day Sailer II by O'Day. | GGA Image ID # 23f7909760

The deck or "sole" of the cockpit is a contrasting color to the standard white deck.

Special provisions have been made on the cockpit sole for secure placement of a fuel tank if you use an outboard motor. The transom is reinforced to accommodate an engine up to 7 HP.

Forward of the cockpit is the cuddy cabin area. With the inclusion of the new safety features, this area has been restyled, and an accessory vinyl lockable cuddy enclosure is now available. The cuddy provides adequate room for two to camp out overnight.

Young Woman rigging an O'Day Day Sailer II Sailboat. | GGA Image ID # 23f80aa614

Day Sailer II Specs

• Length: 16'9"
• Beam: 6'3"
• Day Sailer II Draft: Centerboard up 7" down 3'9"
• Sail area: 145 sq. ft.

The O'Day Day Sailer II is a great performer. All sheets and halyards are easily handled from inside the cockpit. Cam-action cleats are standard for all sheets, and jib-sheet leads are adjustable.

The rig is easily managed by two people, even with the optional spinnaker, except under more severe conditions. Then, the standard roller reefing is appreciated.

Day Sailers now number over 6,300 with one of the largest and most active class associations in North America. In all, over 79 fleets actively meet and compete for regional and National Championships. Family cruises are scheduled in many areas.

Day Sailer II … a best buy for family sailing.

For class information, contact: Dolores Bayer, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Man adjusts Centerboard on O'Day Day Sailer II. | GGA Image ID # 23f8903bda

Standard Boat Pricing for the Day Sailer II

$1895 - Main & Jib $175. | Total Price: $2,070.

The Standard Price includes as Standard Equipment $316. worth of features and equipment as follows:

Pleasure Group $85. Value

Built-in insulated ice box* 145). Boom crutch (15). All hardware non-corrosive or stainless steel. 2 year warranty. Transom designed for outboard. Kick up rudder (20). Mooring and trailing bow eye (5)

Accent Group $60. Value

Molded in waterline stripe (20). Two-tone Lock-pit color* (20). Gold anodized mast and boom (10). All colors molded in. Gold racing stripe (10).

Safety Group $96. Value

Positive foam flotation (30). Foam filled mast and boom (8). Roller reefing 112). Automatic cockpit drain* (10) 2 cockpit inspection/bailing ports* (10). Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals (8). Thru-Bolted® mooring and stern cleats (18). Self rescuing. Self bailing cockpit* Non-skid decks and seats.

High Performance Group $75. Value

Quick release cam cleats for main and jib sheets (35). Adjustable jib sheet leads (10). Stainless steel wire halyards with dacron tail (10). Stainless steel turnbuckles (20). Best dacron running rigging.

O'Day builds valuable necessary equipment into each boat as "standard"… for your safety and enjoyment. Compare O'Day's equipment and construction with any other boat for total value and quality.

Prices shown are Suggested Retail. F.O.B. factory.

*available on Day Sailer II only

What Was the 1973 Price Worth in Today's Money?

In 2025, the Relative Values of $2,070.00 from 1973 Ranges from $11,400.00 to $44,700.00.

A Simple Purchasing Power Calculator Would Say the Relative Value Is $15,000.00. This Answer Is Obtained by Multiplying $2070 by the Percentage Increase in the CPI from 1973 to 2025.

If You Want to Compare the Value of a $2,070.00 Commodity in 1973 There Are Four Choices. in 2025 the Relative:

• Real Price of That Commodity Is $15,000.00
• Labor Value of That Commodity Is $15,900.00 (Using Production Worker Compensation)
• Income Value of That Commodity Is $27,700.00
• Economic Share of That Commodity Is $44,700.00

Samuel H. Williamson, "Seven Ways to Compute the Relative Value of a U.S. Dollar Amount, 1790 to present," MeasuringWorth, 2026. URL: www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/

Note from GG Archives: Historical price comparisons are approximate. A 1973 price converted to 2025 dollars reflects relative purchasing power, not the actual modern market price of a comparable item. Modern prices may differ because the product, market, quality, scarcity, and method of production have changed.

The O'Day Day Sailer II. O'Day 1973 Gold Medal Fleet Catalog. Part 1 of 2. | GGA Image ID # 23fb1ee314

The O'Day Day Sailer II. O'Day 1973 Gold Medal Fleet Catalog. Part 2 of 2. | GGA Image ID # 23fb3a5d8f

Source: O'Day 1973 Gold Medal Fleet Catalog

GG Archives REF: BPODY-010-1972-C-CAT-06