Hull #, Class#, Boat Value and Year??

[Guest]

We have a Day Sailer I with Hull #7507,
Class(Sail)#1245. We are trying to determine the year it was made also its value. Boat is in good condition and has all orginal sails, mahagony floor boards and gunnels.

Karen Cronenberger (KCBerger-at-aol.com)

[Guest]

I'd say this is a 1960-62 model, based on the numbers you list. If comparing with other Day Sailers, use the Class# and if comparing to other O'Days for model year approximation, use the Hull#. Hull# refers to total O'Day production (all models), Class# refers to that particular class (Day Sailer).
Price, I'd say depending on buyer (and whether he/she is a racer or not) maybe $2,000 to $4,000?

Rod Johnson, SUNBIRD (rjohnson24-at-juno.com)

[Bob Hunkins]

I'd think that $2000 may be a bit high. To me, good condition indicates it's sailable, but needs general maintenance and has some wear. DS I's not rigged for racing can be had for $1300 to $1600. Those boats that are race rigged can be had for anywhere between $1700 to $4000+ depending on options like the spars, the condition and age of the sails, the trailer, and also the local market. An active fleet nearby will increase the value a bit.

I'm working on class #1795, and she was probably built in 1963 or 1964.