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Part of an email I got from a Chicago buddy—I had just asked why he replaced the stays:

"Yes it is an O ‘Day built in 1972, very good condition for its age. The old stays were original and stretched so one broke and the mast fell, but no damage to it...I’ve ordered replacements (with an upgrade) from D & R Marine, they stock replacement parts for O’Days. It is a freshwater boat but was sailed in salt water on a vacation. The trailer is in good condition I just need to repack the wheel bearings. It has the original sails which are also in good condition, will probably replace next year. Objective right now is to get it ready for some sailing...I paid $500 for it, probably the best buy I’ve made outside of my Olympic K1."