by Roger » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:07 pm
The cod is a bit different than what is typically seen. Usually the final D would be right after the XDY, however I have heard of this variation before. Long and short... this is a DS II built in October 1978. According to my book (info on purchase available in the DS II forum) the model number, sail number and hull number should all be the same, it it has original sails. If not, and you want to race or restore it to original, the sail number should be 10035. The J designates that it was built in October with the two number before it designating the year... 1978.
The final D designates Daysailer. The manufacturer was O'day, as designated by the DY in the first part of the number.
DS II model number range from 4522 in 1972 up to 12943 in 1984. In 1978, only O'Day made the DS II. DS I ceased production by O'day in 1972, and DS III did not commence production until 1985.
The biggest differenece between the I and II, is that the I's had a lever to raise the CB while the II's and III's used line and blocks for a raising system. The biggest difference between the II' and III's is that the III's had a higher aft quarters, essentially changing the hull shape, thereby eliminating them from class sanctioned races.
As for the rudder, there are specs on this site (and in my book) re the size and shape. Check in the specs and measures document. (I think!) The originals were never painted on the bottom, so what you see peeling off is a previous owners work. The color you see beneath is the original.
My book also has a piece on repairing the bow eye. (Man! I have no scrupples!!!)
The boom vang you describe sounds original.
Congratulations on your find. Hope you buy it. Most boats of that era go for between $2000 to $2500 depending on the condition of the sails, trailer, and whether or not it comes with a motor.