The O'Day 27 Sailboat, A Winning Combination of Ideas

Relaxing on a Cruise Aboard the O'Day 27 Yacht. | GGA Image ID # 30gcevnfcu

We say this with some hesitation, but the aggressive good looks of the O'Day 27 are not deceiving. The performance is as explosive as the promise.

The reason we hesitate is that O'Day is known for building family cruising boats that can be sailed easily by even a newer sailor.

But speed and responsiveness are the benefits of a good design. Balance and forgiveness are the characteristics.

A Family Cruises on an O'Day 27. | GGA Image ID # 30hguq5ol5

Alan Gurney designed the O'Day 27 sailboat, and it really is what many promise to be – a family cruiser that can race and do well.

What makes the 27 beat, reach, and run? The 27's power is packed in 340 square feet of working sail area hung on a tall (38'6") rig. Its weatherly performance is largely due to its spade rudder and 2230 pounds of ballast hung in a 4' fin keel.

For racing, we recommend the optional mainsheet traveler and a couple of genoa winches, both a size larger than our standard.

Sailing the O'day 27 in Open Waters Anchored by a Bouy. | GGA Image ID # 30hjhpxvgb

For the very serious, we recommend a lead shoe on the keel.

These and the optional spinnaker gear are about all you'll need to hit the starting line –which gives you some idea of all that we provide as standard:

working sails, bow pulpit, life lines, cleats, winches, handrails, running lights, interior lights, and a long list more.

(All the detailed standard specs are worth reading carefully.)

Power is either outboard (with an extra storage compartment) or inboard diesel.

A Family Cruising With Friends on an O'Day 27. | GGA Image ID # 30i99slh4h

What makes the 27 comfortable? Room, for a start – in a handsome, airy main salon that has a decidedly custom smell about it.

More we can't tell you. But in person, the 27 is mighty persuasive.

Your next step is down to the O'Day Yacht dealers for an in-person inspection and perhaps even a sail.

Do it soon.

Main Salon of the O'Day 27 Yacht. | GGA Image ID # 30ic3cl404

The main bulkhead and trim are teak. Tinted windows reduce heat and glare and improve privacy. Scotchguard finishing protects the soft, spun synthetic fabrics.

An Interior View of the O'day 27 Yacht. | GGA Image ID # 30id9jrrez

The drop-leaf table folds up out of the way—two wide settees double as two very accommodating berths, with an oversized quarter berth port and aft.

View of the Sink and Seating in the Main Salon on the O'day 27 Yacht. | GGA Image ID # 30ii00pahd

The L-shaped galley – sink, icebox, water system, dry storage (enough to feed a small navy) and recessed stove area–is open to the companionway fresh air and right in the center of the fun. And it has what every cook earnestly yearns for – yards of clear counter space.

The 6'3" V-Berths Forward Are 4" Foam and Indecently Comfortable on the O'day 27 Yacht. | GGA Image ID # 30j6ol5pdf

The Fully Enclosed Head Incorporates a Sink, Vanity and a Hanging Locker for Those Going-Ashore Clothes. a Shower Is Optional on the O'day 27 Yacht. | GGA Image iD # 30jl2b2v6b

The O'day 27, A Winning Combination of Ideas. 1977 O'Day Yachts Catalog. | GGA Image ID # 30jqj3c74m

O'Day Sailboats & Yachts

A Bangor Punta Company

GG Archives REF: BPODY-027-1977-C-CAT-02