Meritage

Sloop Meritage

The 1982 O’Day 34 is a well‑regarded mid‑size cruising sailboat known for solid construction, comfortable interiors, and good Great Lakes and coastal performance. Built by the O'Day Corporation from 1980-1984, producing 241 hulls. The O'DAY 34 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. She was designed by Raymund Hunt of C.R. Hunt & Assoc., known for balanced, seaworthy hulls. She has a fin keel w/spade rudder, LOA of 34' and is a masthead rigged sloop with a sail area/displacement ratio 16.51 offering a balanced sail plan suitable for single or shorthanded sailing.

This vessel has been extensively re-fit over the past 10 years and has sailed the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic Coast. She has been meticulously maintained and serviced by her owner who is now ready to move up in size. She was hauled out last winter and received multiyear bottom paint and new zincs. This boat could not be in a more perfect condition. She is fully equipped and ready to sail away. Below is the complete the list of extensive upgrades.

SAILS & RIGGING UPGRADES

2016 - Quantum Fully Battened Offshore Mainsail, 130% Genoa, 95% Working Jib

2022 - Harken Ocean MkIV Roller Furler

2016 - Lewmar Evo 50 Self-Tailing Winches (2)

Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/ Sock

2022 - Standing Rigging and Chainplates by East Coast Rigging at Herrington Harbour North

2022 - Running Rigging: Halyards, Topping Lift, Reef Lines, Preventers

2021 - SS Lifelines (Upper and Lower)

ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL UPGRADES

2017 - Simrad RS35 VHF Radio and Simrad HS35 Bluetooth Handheld

2015 - Pro Nautic 30 Amp AC Charger

2021 - AIS Transponder

2020 - B&G Halo 20 Radar and SeaView Mast Mount

2024 - B&G Zeus Chartplotter (Helm)

2020 - Simrad Go7 XSR Chartplotter (Nav Station)

2023 - Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller and Smart Shunt

2023 - Flexible Solar Panels (3)

2024 - Victron 12V 800 Watt Inverter

2022 - Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Autopilot

2023 - AGM Batteries (4D House, Group 27 Starting)

2023 - DC Panel Upgrade

OTHER UPGRADES

2022 - Newfoundmetal Stainless Steel Portlights (6)

2022 - Groco Bronze, Flanged Seacocks (Engine, Head, & AC)

2024 - Cabin Cushions (Salon, Quarter Berth)

2024 - 8" Foam Bed Mattress (V-berth)

2023 - Dickinson Newport Solid Fuel Heater

2022 - Cabin Walls Lined with Tongue & Groove Cedar

2018 - Dodger and Bimini: Reconditioned in 2024