One Design · Dinghy
Day Sailer parts, rigging and specifications
The Day Sailer is a dinghy one-design class designed by Uffa Fox, with a published length overall of 16 ft 9 in (5.11 m). MAURIPRO lists 27 parts for the Day Sailer below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.
- Dinghy
- 27 parts
- 13 published figures
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Day Sailer parts
Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.
Main halyard · 6 mm · 45 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Boom vang kit (block and tackle)
Boomkicker Rigid Boom Vang - Inc. Fittings - Boat Size: 16 ft (4.9 m) to 19 ft (5.8 m)
Jib halyard · 6 mm · 31 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Boom vang tackle line · 6 mm · 10 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Splicing needle with puller, 4-6 mm line (halyards, controls)
Ronstan Splicing Kit - F20 needle w/Puller, Medium, for 4 to 6 mm (5/32 to 1/4") lines
Vang lower-block lashing · 6 mm · 2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Splicing needle with puller, 6-8 mm line (sheets)
Ronstan Splicing Kit - F25 needle w/Puller, Large, for 6 to 8 mm (1/4 to 5/16") lines
Cunningham / tack downhaul line · 6 mm · 3 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Rigging knife with shackle key (alternative)
Wichard Rigging Knife - Offshore Serrated (Blue) - w/ Shackler
Outhaul line · 6 mm · 8.5 ft cut length · 3:1 purchase
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Mainsheet (3:1, swivel cam on centreboard trunk) · 8 mm · 44 ft cut length · 3:1 purchase
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Jib sheet (continuous, both sides) · 8 mm · 22 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Harken part numbers cross-checked against Harken's published one-design deck layout for the Day Sailer (checked 2026-11-04).
Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.
Day Sailer specifications
| Specification | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall (LOA) | Length overall 16'9" | Day Sailer Association, 'Technicals' page (daysailer.org, fetched 2026-11-10); matches Wikipedia, Harken one-design deck layout page, MAURIPRO Sailboat Data, Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Beam | A beam of 6' 3" | Day Sailer Association, 'Technicals' page (daysailer.org, fetched 2026-11-10); matches MAURIPRO Sailboat Data, Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Draft | 3.75 ft (1.143 m) | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
| Draft, board/keel downBoard down | 3' 9" board down | Day Sailer Association, 'Technicals' page (daysailer.org, fetched 2026-11-10); matches Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| DisplacementBuilder nominal | Displacement: 575 lbs. (261 kg) | Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Upwind sail areaMain + jib | Sail area (main and jib) of 145 square feet (13.5 m²) | Day Sailer Association, 'Technicals' page (daysailer.org, fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Mainsail area | Mainsail - 100 sq. ft. (9.3 m²) | Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Jib area | Jib - 45 sq. ft. (4.2 m²) | Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Spinnaker / gennaker area | Spinnaker of 96 square feet (8.9 m²) | Day Sailer Association, 'Technicals' page (daysailer.org, fetched 2026-11-10); matches Wikipedia, Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
| Mast length | 22.50 ft (6.858 m) | Harken one-design deck layout page |
| Crew | 2 | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
| Designer | Uffa Fox | Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10); also named on the Day Sailer Association Technicals page |
| BuilderCape Cod Shipbuilding, builder since 1995 | Contracted us to start building the DaySailer I in 1995 | Cape Cod Shipbuilding, DaySailer fleet page (fetched 2026-11-10) |
Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.
More for the Day Sailer
Day Sailer tuning guides
- North Sails: DaySailer Tuning Guide4 pages
Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.
Day Sailer class rules and references
- Class association: daysailer.org
- Builder: capecodshipbuilding.com
References checked 2026-11-04.
Day Sailer buying questions
What Day Sailer parts does MAURIPRO carry?
27 products are listed for the Day Sailer on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (8); blocks & sheaves (2); cleats, clutches & fairleads (2); spars, poles & rig fittings (1); instruments & electronics (6); safety equipment (3); and more. Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.
How do I know a part fits my Day Sailer?
Each part here is linked to the Day Sailer because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Day Sailer parts lists we reviewed (including Harken's published one-design deck layout for this class). Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.
Where can I find the Day Sailer rig dimensions?
Our Day Sailer Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures there come from a sailboat database and may differ from class measurement rules.
Are there tuning guides for the Day Sailer?
Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including North Sails (DaySailer Tuning Guide, Undated web page (current)). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.
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