O'Day 22 Fractional Rig
Description
The O'Day 22 Fractional Rig is an American-built trailerable sailboat designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and first produced in 1980 by O'Day Corp. in Fall River, Massachusetts, as an updated variant of the original O'Day 22 emphasizing lighter-air performance and upwind efficiency through its fractional sloop configuration—featuring a taller mast (27'3" length, 31'0" above waterline) with bendable aluminum spars for better sail shape control—while retaining shoal-draft versatility and compact liveaboard charm ideal for couples or small families on coastal day sails or weekend overnights. Constructed from fiberglass with a stub keel/centerboard hull and spade rudder for agile handling and skinny-water access, it displaces 2,623 pounds with 1,000 pounds of encapsulated iron ballast, measures 21.67 feet LOA, 18.92 feet LWL, 7.17 feet beam, and drafts 1.25 feet board-up to 4.25 feet board-down, achieving a hull speed of about 6.0 knots and 198 square feet of sail area under its Bermuda fractional setup (main and working jib) powered by a 4- to 6-HP outboard auxiliary with minimal fuel capacity. Renowned for its responsive planing potential in moderate breezes, PHRF handicap around 240 for club racing, and cozy interior boasting 5'8" headroom with a V-berth forward, convertible dinette, compact galley, portable head, and quarter berth sleeping up to five, plus tiller steering and a raked transom for cockpit ease, the O'Day 22 Fractional Rig contributed to the model's massive success with over 3,000 total units built through 1984 before being succeeded by the O'Day 222, enduring as an affordable, low-maintenance classic for entry-level sailors valuing Hunt's elegant lines, forgiving stability, and hassle-free portability over heavy-weather fortitude.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt Associates |
|---|---|
| Builder | O'Day Corp. |
| Length | 21.670 ft |
| LOA | 21.670 ft |
| LWL | 18.920 ft |
| Beam | 7.170 ft |
| Displacement | 2623 lb |
| Ballast | 1000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.250 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 22 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8 ft |
| p | 24.50 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 ft | 8 ft | 24.50 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
O'Day 22 Fractional Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.57 ft - (7794 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.64 ° |
| Diagonal | 25.75 ft - (7849 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 113.76 ft² |
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O'Day 22 Fractional Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.167 ft - (2489 mm) |
| Leech | 19.167 ft - (5842 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 89.25 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.14 ft - (2176 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.05 ° |
| Area | * 77.66 ft² |
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O'Day 22 Fractional Rig - GENOA
| Luff | 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.083 ft - (3988 mm) |
| Leech | 20.33 ft - (6197 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.5 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.96 ft - (3645 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 130.04 ft² |
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O'Day 22 Fractional Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 22.24 ft - (6779 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.13 ft - (4002 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.74 ft - (6322 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.94 ° |
| Area | * 133.46 ft² |
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O'Day 22 Fractional Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 22.24 ft - (6779 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.2 ft - (4023 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.46 ft - (6236 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 220 ft² |
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O'Day 22 Fractional Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | 13.95 ft - (4252 mm) |
| Foot | 13.95 ft - (4252 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 281 ft² |
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