O'Day 23-2 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used O'Day 23-2 means looking at a 1978–1984 C. Raymond Hunt Associates design built by O'Day Corporation and also by Mariner Construções Náuticas Ltd in Brazil, with about 1,000 completed. She is a 22-foot-9-inch fiberglass centerboard sloop that sleeps five and draws as little as 2.26 feet with the board up, which keeps her friendly to trailers and shallow ramps.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 23-2 is offered in one principal layout: a fixed-roof interior with a forward double V-berth, a dinette that drops to a second double, and a starboard single settee. The head is forward to port, and the galley is split at the companionway with stove to port and sink to starboard. A cockpit ice box sits to starboard. Cabin headroom is 60 inches, and the folding centerboard defines the only meaningful hull variant between US and Brazilian builds.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A chartplotter is commonly fitted to these boats. Beyond that, most equipment appears as owner work rather than factory standard, so buyers should focus on the outboard or optional inboard engine for docking, the masthead sloop rig, and any added navigation aids. The original sail plan is about 245 square feet, and the traveler rig is the split-backstay bridle type worth noting during a survey.
What to Inspect
The period test record flags the mainsheet traveler led to a bridle on the split backstay as an unfavorable rigging arrangement anchor. Otherwise, inspect the fiberglass hull and wood trim for the usual age-related issues, verify the centerboard pivot and retraction, and confirm the outboard or inboard motor condition.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm centerboard operation, review the traveler rigging for the noted weakness, verify sleeping layout integrity, and check the engine. The 23-2 remains a volume small cruiser with strong interior space for its length.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the O'Day 23-2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $6,500 | — |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $8,500 | +30.8% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $4,500 | -47.1% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,500 | -66.7% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $11,995 | +699.7% |
Where they're listed
O'Day 23-2 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4,500 | 3 | 2 | 100.0% |
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| ODay 23-2You are here | — | $ 4,500 | 3 | 2 |