The O’Day Daysailer II represents a pivotal evolution in one of the most successful small-boat lineages in American maritime history. Introduced in 1971 as a modernization of Uffa Fox’s 1958 original design, the "Mark II" was engineered to address the growing demand for a safer, more "family-friendly" dinghy that could be easily maintained. While the hull dimensions remained consistent with the original—measuring 16 feet 9 inches with a beam of 6 feet 3 inches—the Daysailer II moved toward a double-hull construction. This transition created a self-bailing cockpit and positive flotation, features that allowed the boat to shed water through transom flaps and remain buoyant even when swamped. Today, the legacy of this design continues through Stuart Marine, which still produces the Day Sailer to modern standards, emphasizing the hull's enduring relevance in the small-boat market.
Daysailer II Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Daysailer
- Model
- II
- Builder
- O'Day/Rebel Industries
- Designer
- Uffa Fox/O'Day
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - ??
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