O'Day 272 with wheel steering

jimgo · #1 11-14-2012

I'm not trying to kick up a wheel versus tiller argument. Just curious; I know there are O'Day 272LE's with wheel steering. Are there any "non-LE" versions with wheel steering too? I can't seem to find any online. I'd like to find one in my area (greater Philadelphia metro area, including PA/NJ/Northern DE) with a wheel.

tweitz · #2 11-15-2012

I had a 272LE. My understanding is that what distinguished the LE from the plain old 272 were the following: diesel inboard; wheel steering; dual lifelines.

deniseO30 · #3 11-15-2012

there are lots of O 30s for sale..most have wheel steering

jimgo · #4 11-15-2012

Yeah, but can I find one in my price range

deniseO30 · #5 11-15-2012

you didn't say what your price range is. Lord knows, I might even sell you mine LOL

jimgo · #6 11-15-2012

Denise, I've seen the pictures of your boat...she's out of my price range!

deniseO30 · #7 11-15-2012

what "is" your price range??? lol

jimgo · #8 11-15-2012

Less than $10k

deniseO30 · #9 11-15-2012

I'd let it all go, the boat,pss seal, barrier coated bottom, new fuel tank, new refrigeration, the walker bay 8ft sailing dink,minkota motor, wheeled steerable cradle. for about 18 K you'd be spending about 5 k getting that stuff anyway.

guess this should be in PMs if we talk more.
And guess what? were are nearly neighbors! lol

jimgo · #10 11-16-2012

Denise,
I've been reading your threads about sailing the Delaware for the past year or so. I appreciate all the info you've provided, and your enthusiasm!