Macgregor Owner Reviews

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Review of the Macgregor 22 by TahoeMac

Year built	1977
Location of boat	Lake Tahoe
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2010
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes, most defintely.
Gear that's been added	Added turnbuckles to stays/shrouds
Structural or complex improvements	Replaced compression post and bulkheads in cabin. Laminated 3 1x3 oak and thru bolted to replace stock mahogany post. Bulkheads replaced with 3/4 marine ply with oak veneer. Replaced fuse panel with 4 switch curcit breaker panel. Replaced wiring throughout and nav lights, anchor light and deck light. Replaced group 24 car battery with small (7.3 lb.) tractor battery (12V) to save space and weight. Solar battery charger. Replaced all exterior wood with composite (trex). Replaced all non-stainless steel fasteners with new SS. Rudder with HDPE kick-up to replace wood. Removed, cleaned and re-set ports w/butyl rubber for water tight seal. Removed/repaired all bottom blisters and barrier coated bottom (interlux 2000e). Removed and sandblasted iron keel, repainted and barrier coated.
The boat's best features	trailerability. easy launch and retreival.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	cabin table is of a poor design (3-point support)as it tips with the slightest pressure. Created new swing down leg with wide support to remedy the problem.
Sailing characterisitcs	sails easy. tends to weather helm even after split back stay installation to adjust rake. deck a bit cramped when setting/striking headsails but all in all and easy boat to take out even with non-sailors. Moves well in light air and under OB power.
Motoring characterisitcs	moves well under OB power (5hp)
Liveability	best for daysailing and possible overnight. but beyond that, too small for extended stays.
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	just BYW
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	n/a
Other comments	best bang for the buck on the market. lots of support on this site and throught sailmakers and chandlerys.

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