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Oday 19
Designer: C. Raymond Hunt Associates  ·  Builder: O'day Corp.  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Oday 19

Small boat sailing enthusiasts have long appreciated this compact daysailer from the respected O'Day Sailboat Company. Built during O'Day's prolific years of fiberglass boat production, this 19-footer represents the company's commitment to creating affordable, well-built recreational sailboats for the growing sailing market. Designed primarily for daysailing and small boat cruising in protected waters, this boat offers an ideal platform for learning sailing fundamentals or enjoying casual outings on lakes, bays, and near-coastal areas. The boat's modest size makes it easily trailerable and manageable for single-handed sailing, while still providing enough cockpit space for small crews or family sailing adventures. Like many O'Day designs from this era, the boat features solid fiberglass construction with practical deck layout and straightforward rigging. The simple sail plan keeps maintenance costs reasonable while delivering predictable sailing characteristics that build confidence in developing sailors. With a small cabin forward, the boat provides basic shelter and storage, though overnight accommodations are quite limited. This sailboat remains popular in the used boat market as an entry-level cruiser or as a step-up boat for sailors transitioning from smaller dinghies to keelboats.

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$2,500 – $2,500
typical asking price
Median $2,500  ·  4 listings used
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$2,500 – $2,500 4
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  • Location affects price. Boats in landlocked states or areas with fewer buyers often sell for less than those on the coast.
  • Year of manufacture is not filtered. Older examples of this model will generally be priced lower than newer ones.
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 16.67 ft / 5.08 m
Beam 7.75 ft / 2.36 m
Max Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Min Draft 1.00 ft / 0.30 m
Displacement 2,040.00 lb / 925 kg
Ballast 300.00 lb / 136 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 179.00 ft² / 16.63 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C. Raymond Hunt Associates
Builder O'Day Corp.
First Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
220
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
17.85
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
11.86
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.45
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 5.47
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.84
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 461.62
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 22.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 24.5
E (Mainsail Foot) 8.3
SA Fore 77.0
SA Main 101.68
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Oday 19 ★
19.0 ft
Flying Scot
19.0 ft
Macgregor 19
18.8 ft
Rhodes 19
19.2 ft
LWL
Oday 19 ★
16.7 ft
Flying Scot
18.5 ft
Macgregor 19
17.0 ft
Rhodes 19
17.8 ft
Beam
Oday 19 ★
7.8 ft
Flying Scot
6.8 ft
Macgregor 19
7.4 ft
Rhodes 19
7.0 ft
Displacement
Oday 19 ★
2 lbs
Flying Scot
850 lbs
Macgregor 19
2 lbs
Rhodes 19
1 lbs
Ballast
Oday 19 ★
300 lbs
Flying Scot
Macgregor 19
800 lbs
Rhodes 19
415 lbs
Sail Area
Oday 19 ★
179 sq ft
Flying Scot
191 sq ft
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
175 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Oday 19 ★
220 s/nm
Flying Scot
204 s/nm
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
261 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Oday 19 ★
17.9
Flying Scot
34.1
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
22.9
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Oday 19 ★
11.9
Flying Scot
5.5
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
8.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Oday 19 ★
2.45
Flying Scot
2.85
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
2.53
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Oday 19 ★
Flying Scot
59
Macgregor 19
186
Rhodes 19
Hull Speed
Oday 19 ★
5.5 kts
Flying Scot
5.8 kts
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
5.7 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Oday 19 ★
2.8
Flying Scot
8.0
Macgregor 19
Rhodes 19
4.9
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