Oday 22 now in the online auction. everyone can bid until 18 May 2026.
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O’Day 22 cabin sailboat for great weekends
The O’Day 22 from 1980 is a charming cabin sailboat that invites you onto the water as soon as the wind picks up. With a length of 6.70 metres and a beam of 2.20 metres, she is compact enough to remain easy to handle, yet offers surprisingly ample space for relaxed day trips and a weekend away. This GRP (polyester) sailboat has been used on inland waters and lakes and is known as a type of boat you quickly feel at home with. The current owner describes her as easy to steer and pleasant to sail—exactly what many people are looking for when they want to buy an affordable cabin boat via an online boat auction.
Inside you’ll find a practical layout with a dinette and a cooking appliance. In the bow there are two fixed berths, plus an additional sleeping option. With a headroom of around 1.35 metres, she is mainly set up for cosy stays and smart use of space. Outside there is room to sit with several people; according to the owner, six people can sit comfortably in the cockpit on the cushions. That makes the O’Day 22 not only a sailboat for sporty sailing, but also a pleasant place to spend time together on board.
O’Day 22 now in the online auction. Everyone can bid up to and including 18 May 2026.
What kind of sailboat is the O’Day 22, actually?
The O’Day 22 is a compact cabin sailboat with tiller steering in the cockpit, giving you direct feedback on what she’s doing in the wind. With a draft of about 1.20 metres, she is suitable for many inland waterways and lakes, while her air draft of around 9.00 metres is important to consider for bridges and fixed obstacles. She is built from GRP (polyester), a material popular for this type of sailing yacht thanks to its combination of weight, shape stability, and ease of maintenance.
Is she suitable for weekend trips and overnight stays?
Yes—this O’Day 22 is ideal for short trips and a weekend away. She has two fixed berths in the bow and an extra berth, so two people can sleep comfortably, with the option to accommodate a third person if needed. The presence of a dinette and a simple galley with storage makes staying on board that bit more pleasant. One of the owner’s best memories is a weekend sailing with friends and spending the night by a small island, which says a lot about the kind of use she’s well suited for.
Which sails and equipment are included?
She is offered with a mast and three sails: a mainsail, a jib, and a storm jib. The sails are described as being in good condition, which is great if you want to get on the water right away and take your time learning how she behaves in different wind strengths. On deck there are fenders and lines, plus a swim ladder for a refreshing dip or easy boarding. For safety there is a lifebuoy. Shore power is also present, handy when she is alongside and you want to use basic onboard amenities.
What should I know about maintenance and points of attention?
The boat is in reasonable condition and, as the owner honestly indicates, needs a bit of love and some refurbishment jobs here and there. She was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2025, which is a relevant point to factor into your own plans. Important to know: she is sold without an engine, without a battery, and without a gas bottle. Depending on your cruising area and preferences, this allows you to choose a suitable solution yourself—for example an outboard engine, or sailing-only with a tow option in the marina.
Inside there is a manual toilet. The toilet discharge goes directly overboard; always check the regulations that apply on your intended waters and how you may want to modify this.
Anyone looking for an O’Day 22 cabin sailboat, a compact sailboat for inland waters, or a nice GRP sailboat to buy via a boat auction will find in this lady an accessible entry-level boat with a cosy layout and a sail plan that invites you to log plenty of miles. She is waiting for a new owner to bring her back onto the water with pleasure.
