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by Dudesen25
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...
by Dudesen25
Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: MacGregor/Venture Discussion
Topic: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project
Replies: 22
Views: 13966

Re: 1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project

Interior is not much to look at right now since I have everything stripped out and I still need to get new cushions made, but here is a pic anyways...

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by Dudesen25
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...
by Dudesen25
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...
by Dudesen25
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...
by Dudesen25
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...
by Dudesen25
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...