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- Sat May 04, 2013 7:38 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
Re: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
Well, I am one step closer to having the perfect trailer sailing rig, just bought a new truck that could probably tow a house, and will easily get the boat wherever the winds are. Although, this does mean that the boat project budget is a bit drained until I can sell my old truck. http://i750.photob...
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:07 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:02 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
Re: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
How did you get the color out? I have the same boat, same color and it looked like the original pic. I compounded, buffed and glazed. I was worried about not having any gel coat left. I t was good but not as good as yours. I can't find a way to attach a pic. http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx146...
- Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:29 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
Re: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
Dude(sen) Beautiful job on that paint, I would love to see some inside pix. (Preacher hat on)....you really shouldn't use concrete blocks for blocking, especially side on as you are in that pic. It's much safer to use solid wood blocks. The crush failure of blocks is surprisingly low, and if they a...
- Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:27 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
Re: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
Here is a list, off the top of my head, of the current mods/work done: Boat: 1. Obviously (from the pictures), compounding, polishing, waxing, and UV sealant on the hull and cockpit. Still working on finishing this process on the topside. 2. Windows cleaned and resealed 3. Limo window tint applied t...
- Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:54 pm
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
Re: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
Outstanding job, and something to be proud of. It's one heck of a lot of work but will leave you with a boat you can enjoy for many years to come. As someone who restores a great many different things (antiques, furniture, Victrolas, music boxes and cars), I have a special appreciation for the craf...
- Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:19 am
- Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
- Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13966
1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
Hello, I thought after many months of reading the forums during my restoration of my own Mac/Venture 25 I thought I would finally post some pictures of my own progress and join the conversation! I will put together a full write up of upgrades and what has been done to the boat so far, when I get a c...

