O'Day 19 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

19' · 5.79 m

Disp.

2,040 lbs · 925 kg

First year

1979

The O'Day 19, introduced in 1979, represents a sophisticated evolution of the American "pocket cruiser" concept. Unlike many of its predecessors which focused on utilitarian simplicity, the O’Day 19 was a purposeful collaboration with the legendary C. Raymond Hunt Associates, a firm known for hull designs that excel in both stability and hydrodynamic efficiency. The boat was designed to fulfill a dual role: providing a safe, forgiving platform for family day sailing while offering enough overnight amenities to allow for modest coastal exploration. It features a modern, clean profile with a slightly flared bow and a transomhung rudder, distinguishing it from the more traditional, opencockpit racers of the same size. While the O'Day 19 was eventually succeeded by the O’Day 192, it remains a favorite on the used market for its balance of trailerability and "big boat" feel.