The O’Day 26, introduced in 1984 as a successor to the legendary O’Day 25, represents the culmination of the builder’s efforts to maximize interior volume and sailing stability in a trailerable or near-shore pocket cruiser. Designed by the esteemed firm C. Raymond Hunt Associates, the 26 was a "clean sheet" design rather than a mere modification of its predecessor. It features a more modern hull shape with a flatter run aft and a refined keel-centerboard configuration, intended to provide the shallow-draft versatility required for "gunkholing" while maintaining the windward performance necessary for club racing and coastal passages. During its production run through the late 1980s, the model became a staple of the American coastal cruising scene, prized for its "big boat" feel within a manageable 26-foot footprint.
O'Day 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- O'Day
- Model
- 26
- Builder
- O'Day Corp.
- Designer
- C. Raymond Hunt and Associates
- Number Built
- 85
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1985
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $6,200 |
| May 2025 | 1 | $8,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Day 272 | 26.92' | $9,500 | 25 | 7 |
| Oday 34 | 34' | $19,900 | 23 | 4 |
| O'Day 40 | 39.58' | $43,250 | 22 | 16 |
| Oday 28 | 28.25' | $9,800 | 21 | 11 |
| O'Day 35 | 35' | $27,500 | 12 | 3 |
| O'Day 37 | 37' | $34,500 | 12 | 7 |
| ODay 30 | 29.92' | $12,000 | 8 | 1 |
| O'Day 25 | 24.83' | $7,950 | 5 | 2 |
| O'Day 19 | 19' | $4,448 | 4 | 0 |
| O'Day 22 | 21.67' | $3,000 | 3 | 0 |
| O'Day 26 | $7,350 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $7,350 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used O'Day 26 cost?
- The median asking price for a used O'Day 26 over the past 12 months is $7,350. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many O'Day 26 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 O'Day 26 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the O'Day 26?
- Comparable models include the O'Day 272, Oday 34, O'Day 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.