[wrigby]

I bought an ODay 272 in 1991 instead of a Catalina 27 I planned to buy and never regretted the decision. The ODay was fun to sail and better setup than the Catalina. The LE is really just an option package, the plain 272 can be set up the same. Mine was except for wheel steering that I didn''t want. Plan to reef in more than 15kts but the boat does well. I had no problems with the boat. Suggest you look for diesel engine, self tailing winches, tiller steering. We moved up to an Oday 34 two years ago. Considered a Catalina 34 but couldn''t find one at anywhere near the same price. Biggest advantage of Catalina is support from the company since ODay went broke in the 1990''s.