Macgregor Owner Reviews

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Review of the Macgregor 25 by Michael Cloke

Year built	1979
Location of boat	Lake Charlevoix
The boat is sailed on	The Great Lakes
How the boat is used	Weekends and longer
Normal wind strength	less than 10 knots
Average size of crew	2-4
Liveaboard?	No
Owner bought the boat in	2004
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?	Yes
Gear that's been added	Changing the seat cushions, Bulkhead Compass
Structural or complex improvements	Not yet, but will have too. Will have to reinforce the mast mount. Any Ideas? The bolt pull through the top.
The boat's best features	It justy looks good and it is fun to sail. I'm a beginer to sailing and I all ready love it.
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.	The fiber glass top is weak, bolts have pulled through.
Sailing characterisitcs	Not sure yet.
Motoring characterisitcs	I'm looking for a good motor. Any Ideas about Tohatsu motors? 9.8 hp four stroke.
Liveability	Good
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)	Great, very helpful
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any	None
Other comments	It just looks like a great boat to sail.