Hello,
I have been wanting to acquire a O' Day Daysailer for quite a while but only recently have I have the means to do so. The few that I have seen in my area have slipped away from me. I did finally get a chance to see one the other day and had some questions for some more experienced eyes. The boat seemed fundamentally sound but had quite a few dings and cracks. I did not get a chance to see sails, mast and much of the rigging because the owner was not available.
The boat is a 72 DS II
Here is an overview:
The underside:
Here are a few of the chips and cracks on the bow and port side.
Not a great picture but this crack is near the centerboard:
Here is the stern of the boat. What is the bottom hole for? When i looked inside it looked like there were wood chips and splinters. Is this something to be concerned about?
The album with additional photos:
http://imgur.com/a/MRtT0#0
My main question is this: Are these issues common to boats of this age? Should any of these things be an issue down the road?
Thank you for the help