The Cal may be a better made boat, but the O'Day is much larger, and might
possibly be a more comfortable cruiser, and might even be faster in stronger
winds. The SA/Disp would give the Cal a boost in light air, but I think the
O'Day would walk away on a typical race course.

However, what's the real goal? Being 10 seconds faster per mile only gets you
to an anchorage a few minutes earlier. What's the purpose of this boat? Is it
racing, or taking the grandkids out for a cruise? If its the latter, than
issues like the size of the cockpit and stiffness may be more important.


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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The Cal is the better boat all around. Since you didn't even look at the SA/D
ratios of the rigs, I'd have to say you have quite a bit more to learn.
Do some more reading. Looking at waterline is like a 1st time telescope buyer
asking "how far a scope can see."

RB