O'Day 240
Description
The O'Day 240 is a compact, trailerable pocket cruiser designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built by O'Day Corp. from 1988 to 1989, with approximately 165 hulls produced before the company folded. Marketed as an ideal weekender or daysailer for solo or small crews, it combines nimble performance with surprising interior volume, including standing headroom and an enclosed head—rare for a 24-footer—making it popular for family outings or shallow-water exploration. Its wing keel (standard) allows access to skinny waters while keeping the boat stable and easy to launch. A later evolution appeared as the O'Day 250 in 1996, but the 240 remains a cult favorite for its bulletproof fiberglass construction and value.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt Associates |
|---|---|
| Builder | O'Day Corp. |
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 19.580 ft |
| LWL | 17.250 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 2350 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.920 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.170 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 24.08 ft |
| e | 9.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.25 ft | 9 ft | 24.08 ft | 9.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
O'Day 240 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 24.08 ft - (7340 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.45 ft - (7757 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 25.66 ft - (7821 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 121.29 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 24.48 ft - (7462 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.85 ft - (3612 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.05 ° |
| Area | * 126.68 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - GENOA
| Luff | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.19 ft - (3716 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.17 ° |
| Area | * 169.2 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - GENOA
| Luff | 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.56 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.89 ° |
| Area | * 162.98 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - GENOA
| Luff | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.47 ft - (4410 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.42 ft - (8358 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 196.25 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - GENOA
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Leech | 25.83 ft - (7873 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.56 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.66 ft - (3554 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.91 ° |
| Area | * 163.27 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.03 ft - (4581 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.21 ft - (7989 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.97 ° |
| Area | * 196.24 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 27.25 ft - (8306 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 332 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 29.07 ft - (8861 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 400 ft² |
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O'Day 240 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 16.83 ft - (5130 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 6.68 ft - (2036 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.98 ft - (4261 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.4 ft - (1646 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.98 ° |
| Area | * 45.43 ft² |
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