In General

The O'Day 302 is a lot of boat for the money. Its looks are respectable (though retro futuristic). The boat is intended as a weekender or short vacation boat, not a liveaboard, although I lived aboard for a few months one time without too much difficulty. It might be cramped for a couple.

Boats were produced in the USA starting in 1987 and some were being produced in Japan still into the 90's.

Pros

• Reasonably fast boat for a weekend cruiser with an lwl of 24.2ft.
• Roomy and spacious enough for a couple with kids
• Turn on a dime with balanced spade rudder
• Large wheel in cockpit makes for easy steering
• Lighter boat, cored FRP
• All the "big boat" options and features in a small, 30 footer
• High freeboard for size of boat
• Handles rough weather better than one would expect
• All lines lead aft to cockpit for singlehanding

Cons

• Batteries difficult to access
• Aft cabin lacks good ventilation
• Galley a bit small, but ok for weekending

Stats

LOA: 29.6'
LWL: 24.2'
Beam: 10'
Draft: 3.9' (with wing keel)
Displacement: 7200lbs
Ballast: 2400lbs
Mast Height: 41.3'
Sail Area: 374 sqft

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Before I bought Frolic. I looked at the CC O'day37. I knew nothing of what she sailed like, but I did like the interior.......i2f

No kidding!

I saw one of those in Bonaire a few years back at the marina. Guess they can make it through the Caribbean without any issue since it was all the way at the end.