O'Day 27 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan P. Gurney·1972 – 1979·~720 hulls·O'Day Corp.
O'Day 27 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27' · 8.23 m
Displ.
6,700 lbs · 3,039 kg
First year
1972

The O'Day 27, introduced in 1973, represents a pivotal moment in the O'Day Corporation’s history as it moved from the production of small daysailers into the competitive "pocket cruiser" market. Designed by the renowned Alan Gurney—famed for highperformance ocean racers like Windward Passage—the O'Day 27 was engineered to provide a genuine cruising experience for families while maintaining the approachable handling characteristics that the brand was known for. During its production run through 1979, it became one of the most popular boats in its class, striking a balance between the simplicity of a day boat and the technical requirements of an overnight coastal voyager.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,000
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+205.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

O'Day 27 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 9,00052100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2726.83'$ 7,5007519
O'day 4039.58'$ 41,0003019
Oday 27226.92'$ 9,625288
ODay 2828.25'$ 9,8002710
Oday 3434'$ 19,900267
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,627209
O'Day 3535'$ 27,000166
O'day 3737'$ 23,264133
Northshore 2726.97'$ 18,974102
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081
O'Day 27You are here$ 9,00052

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used O'Day 27 cost?+
The median asking price for a used O'Day 27 over the past 12 months is $9,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many O'Day 27 sailboats are for sale?+
2 O'Day 27 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are O'Day 27 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the O'Day 27 has increased by 205.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are O'Day 27 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used O'Day 27 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a O'Day 27?+
Comparable models include Catalina 27, O'day 40, Oday 272. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.