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Review of the Macgregor 21 by Bob Garcia

Year built	1985
Location of boat	Colorado
The boat is sailed on	Lakes
How the boat is used	Day sailing
Normal wind strength	less than 10 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2003
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes. This is my first boat. I am very pleased albeit a little uncertain regarding the limits to which I can push this boat. We had one experience in fairly moderate wind and she heeled quite a bit. I turned into the wind and found she laid right back down. Next time will simply spill some wind.Somewhat annoying vibration from keel although I am learning this is common for the swing keel. Cabin is really only practical for storage.Rudder seems to be less than effective almost like there is some slopiness.Mainsail is a littl tight - might have something binding in the top pulley.Very trailerable - can set rigging and have the boat in water in 30 minutes.
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The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	I am very frustrated with the lack of information on any size macgregor other than the 26. Whats up with that?
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	The anchorage in Lyons Colorado - very satisified. Got it on a consignment deal. Very helpful will probably see if I can trade this in in a year or so for a newer model.
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