1979 Mac/Venture 25 Restoration Project

[Slaterstm]

Back in May, I purchased a 1979 Macgregor venture 25, just like yours. I have a few questions. On your forward hatch, how's it secured? Do you have any pictures? I'm restoring her and hope to have her in the water before Oct.

[SRPerry1]

Hello, the forward hatch is attached with 2 stainless hinges on the aft edge. There are J brackets that mount to screws under the deck that secure the forward edge of the hatch and lock it down. Bluewater yachts in Seattle Washington is a very good source for parts and information. try going to this link for pictures of the boat https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lj1d21j956wt ... RoNja?dl=0#/ I purchased this Sailboat last fall and currently have it at Lake Havasu Arizona. Goodluck with your project

[BudH]

I restored my 1978 Venture 25 and have been enjoying it for the past year. You've done a great job of restoration. Another Venture brought back from the edge. Great job!

[Orkia]

Great pictures. It made it easy to follow along with your progress.

[Tsatzsue]

looks Great! Just like mine!

[Bilgemaster]

It wouldn't surprise me to learn that that's the prettiest Venture I'll ever see. You have done a SUPERLATIVE job with her...Truly outstanding! My own slapdash efforts with my little Com-Pac 16 "Founding", which finally resumed her rightful place in the waves last Tuesday after more than a decade's absence, pale by comparison. That is one gleaming jewel of a boat.

[FLGSHP7]

Wow thats an amazing job. Congrats! I'm in the same process right now with my 26S. Paint coming soon.

[TIMBOAT2]

Very nice!!! Remember, Done is never finished with a sailboat. Life is good...
T.