Macgregor Owner Reviews

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Review of the Macgregor 25 by Mac 25

Year built	1987
Location of boat	Michigan
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	10-15 knots
Average size of crew	solo
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2009
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes This was my first sailboat and I had zero experience in sailing. In the 10 + yrs Ive owner it I made a lot of dumb mistakes without breaking or sinking the boat.
Gear that's been added	All hardware, lines and sails were replaced. All blocks- Winches- lines - New Doyle main, jig and 150 genoa. added a Boomkicker - end boom traveler and Garelick motor bracket. New Radios stereo and VHF. also replaced old depth sounder.
Structural or complex improvements	Changed out the Front hatch which took some glassing and finishing. Wanted more light in cabin.
The boat's best features	It has never broke or sank after my many dumb mistakes learning to sail in 25 mph wind. Love the swing keel when grounded or in shallow water.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	keel winch handle getting in or out of cabin
Sailing characterisitcs	when sailing alone I use the mail only and lock the tiller the boat stays on course for a long time. The boat is easy to sail with both sails single handed.
Motoring characterisitcs	I keep my boat in a slip so i need a motor to get in or out of the slip. When grounded after lifting the keel, rudder and motor ,the motor will get you free.
Liveability	Three People is OK
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
Other comments	The Macgregor is affordable and safe. It is easy to launch and trailer. Like I said, I knew nothing about sailing, I learned sailing from this forum and You Tube videos and I was in my 60s at the time. If you can find one in good shape go for it..

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