Just bought ODay 28, a couple of questions

[vtsailguy]

Originally Posted by deniseO30

I'm guessing the Oday didn't think about winch location when they installed wheel steering on the boats.. the winches are perfectly located if the boat had a tiller.

Ahhhh, you know what, that's exactly what it is. They would be perfect then :/

[rustyballast]

On my Oday 30 the headsail sheets do not rub on the safety line. They are slightly above. Not sure what sort of headsail my boat has...someone asked one time and I told them it was triangular. ha... guess I need to read about this.

The traveler for the main sheet is just in front of the companionway. I have become experienced with holding the wheel and trimming the mainsheet. An autopilot would really be nice.

I like Denise's idea with the cam lock.

[deniseO30]

Yankee cut jib I think was provided from the factory. still have mine.

[vtsailguy]

I just got a tacker from ATN Inc. I hope to solo fly my spinnaker!

[rbyham]

Interesting discussion. I am looking at an O28 that comes complete with autohelm BUT it also has a nice dodger. Seeing this reminds me to check on how that will all work together in a single-hand situation which I anticipate will happen from time to time...