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by Freedom77
Sat May 14, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Repost from wrong area
Replies: 22
Views: 2459

Re: Repost from wrong area

Who ever "advised" that 25 is not good on the ocean is full of grog. For 10 years we sailed from San Pedro to Catalina and dropped anchor for a week at a time. Sanata Barbara to Santa Cruz Island. Raced 120 miles from Newport Ca. to Ensenada MX. Navigated San Juans in Canada. If trimmed pr...
by Freedom77
Sat May 14, 2022 7:16 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Motor Size
Replies: 13
Views: 7583

Re: Motor Size

Have 7.5 HP Honda long shaft. Plenty of power even in high winds. Three thing to consider on a sailboat, WEIGHT, WEIGHT AND WEIGHT!!
by Freedom77
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Parting my Venture 25 if people are interested.
Replies: 6
Views: 2431

Re: Parting my Venture 25 if people are interested.

Still interested as before....
by Freedom77
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Mystery Modded MacGregor 25
Replies: 23
Views: 2418

Re: Mystery Modded MacGregor 25

The keel should retract into the trunk almost flush. 5HP is marginal. Have 7.5 Honda 4 stroke. Plenty of power. Anchors>>> 10 pound danforth is a good choice. 25 to thirty feet of 3/8 galvanized chain and 300 ft of line. Has worked for me for 50+ years. Keep us posted. Fair winds and smooth seas.
by Freedom77
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Mystery Modded MacGregor 25
Replies: 23
Views: 2418

Re: Mystery Modded MacGregor 25

Totally over engineered!!!
by Freedom77
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Mystery Modded MacGregor 25
Replies: 23
Views: 2418

Re: Mystery Modded MacGregor 25

IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT. Can't understand why some want to reinvent the wheel. Roger MacGregor Mac 25 was inducted into the sailboat hall of fame. I would move the traveler to mid boom just at the cabin hatch opening and go back to single rudder. Trailer looks to be modified, okay. Everythin...
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What is the rail on the cabin for?
Replies: 6
Views: 1055

Re: What is the rail on the cabin for?

Normally for adjusting 110% jib.
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: What is the rail on the cabin for?
Replies: 6
Views: 1055

Re: What is the rail on the cabin for?

Is there a rail on both sides?
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Parting My Venture 25
Replies: 6
Views: 2020

Re: Parting My Venture 25

Still interested in cockpit hatch cover.
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:05 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Sailboat owner wannabe here.
Replies: 17
Views: 3085

Re: Sailboat owner wannabe here.

Would compare V-222 to Catalina 22 for space.
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Sailboat owner wannabe here.
Replies: 17
Views: 3085

Re: Sailboat owner wannabe here.

MacGregor still has best rep for hand laying fiberglass. Some other used chopper guns which sprayed on. Have had no problem with glass on Freedom which is 40 + years old.
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Sailboat owner wannabe here.
Replies: 17
Views: 3085

Re: Sailboat owner wannabe here.

Have owned three Venture/Macs over 50+ years. 21, 222 and 25. Never had any problems except slip imprisoned fix keel owners making fun of me as I trailered from Baja to British Columbia. Note: Catalina 22, Frank Butler design, is still the largest production sailboat ever built. OK for two, cramped ...
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Macgregor 25 power options
Replies: 7
Views: 1153

Re: Macgregor 25 power options

I keep fuel tank on cockpit floor. Putting tank in lazerette is a NO NO!!! Fumes + spark = disaster. A fire at sea can ruin your day. Saw boat burned to the waterline. I went to restaurant supply house and got heavy duty bus tub to fit 3 gal. tank. Keeps tank off cockpit floor and contains any spills.
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Macgregor 25 power options
Replies: 7
Views: 1153

Re: Macgregor 25 power options

NO ANCHOVIES!!!!!! :|
by Freedom77
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: Macgregor 25 power options
Replies: 7
Views: 1153

Re: Macgregor 25 power options

Let us all know why your taking on water???? :(