'Blown Away', an O-Day 30 for Sale
Currently berthed in Peoria, Illinois USA

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Our O-Day 30 'Blown Away' is a beautiful and well-maintained 1978 example of this classic cruising boat. She has been in freshwater only, nevertheless the bottom has been stripped and has no blisters.

An O-Day 30 sailboat under sail'Blown Away', an O'Day 30

The exterior and interior of 'Blown Away' is in great condition and she has been cared for with pride. She sails tight and fast for a boat her size, and sleeps 4-5 people comfortably. She is a beautiful boat with so much to offer a new owner.

An O'Day 30 sailboat at anchorCockpit occupants are well-protected from the elements

General Specification for the O'Day 30

An O'Day 30 sailboat beating to windward under full sail'Blown Away' beats to windward
  • Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
  • Length Overall: 29'11" (9.1m)
  • Waterline Length: 25'5" (7.8m)
  • Beam: 10'9" (3.3m)
  • Underwater Profile: Centreboard keel and spade rudder
  • Draft: 3'6" (1.1m) with the board up, 7'2" (2.2m) with it down.
  • Rig Type: Masthead sloop
  • Displacement: 10,500lb (4,763kg)
  • Ballast: 4,200lb (1,905kg)
The salon, port side on an O'Day 30 sailboatSalon, Port Side
The salon, starboard side on an O'Day 30 sailboatSalon, Starboard Side
  • North Main Sail (2) Reef Points,
  • North 150% Genoa,
  • Sails new in 1998,
  • North Main Cover,
  • Cruising Spinnaker with equipment,
  • Dodger & Bimini,
  • Handrail covers,
  • Wheel Steering with cover,
  • Lazy Jacks,
  • Roller Furling,
  • Rigid Boom Vang,
  • Lewmar Traveler,
  • Adjustable Backstay,
The companionway on an O'Day 30 sailboatThe Companionway
  • Cockpit Cushions,
  • Shore Power with Electrical Cord,
  • Paneltronics Custom AC/DC Panels,
  • Rule Bilge Pump,
  • DVD Player,
  • Battery Charger,
The head compartment on an O'Day 30 sailboatThe Head is forward of the salon on the port side
  • Refrigeration (installed in 2000),
  • 2 Burner Stove,
  • Hot/Cold Pressure Water,
  • Shower,
  • Hatch Screens,
  • Stern Swim Ladder,
  • Autohelm ST30 Speed (unhooked and dated)
The galley on an O'Day 30 sailboatThe Galley is at the foot of the companionway, to Port

Extra gear included:

  • Storage Cradle
  • Custom made winter cover
  • Life Jackets
  • Life cushions
  • 2 Million Brite-Nite Rechargeable Spotlight
  • Bosuns Chair
  • Extra Rigging and lines
  • Dock wheel (corner)
The navigation station on an O'Day 30 sailboatThe Navigation Station is at the foot of the companionway, to starboard

Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior

  • Yanmar 12 HP diesel (rebuilt 2010)
  • Solar Vent (2018)
  • Campbell Sailor 12X7 LH 3 Blade Fixed Prop/Manganese Bronze (2018)
  • New foam cushions and Upholstery throughout interior (2018)
  • New Interior Wall Covering (2022)
  • Marine Head (New 2022)
  • Batteries (2 in 2021)
  • Microwave (2018)
  • Life Line Covers (2018)
  • New Main Halyard (2022)
  • New Vang lines (2022)
  • New Swing Keel Deck Line (2022)
  • New Block for Main, Vang and Centerboard (2022)

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