With relatively few changes, it became the MACGREGOR 25 (around 1980). The most popular and successful trailerable sailboat ever made. Discussions relating to the MacGregor line of trailerable sailboats, Moderators: kmclemore, beene, NiceAft, Catigale, Hamin' X, Post Designed for comfort and fun, but has great power and maneuverability. The lightweight of the Macgregor 25 allows great performance with a smaller sail plan which allows for easy handling. by Tomfoolery » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:20 am, Post Item# 52866 Quick Info. This one should work fine. List of sailing boat types Apart from the obvious problems with a night-time adventure (likely involving alcohol) with 10 people on a 22-foot sailboat, a couple of details caught my attention. Describes how to repair the hanging point for the boat winch that lifts the keel of a MacGregor Venture 24 Sailboat This model replaces all. The Venture 21 was designed to be affordable, easy to trailer and launch, and fun to sail, with enough room below for storing gear, napping, or even spending a night at anchor. Some boats like M21, M22, V21, V22 used 8.5 ft cables. Never stick Post by NavySailor » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:52 am I don't know any details but my 86' M25 could probably use a refit as well! The original winch used on the M25 (and probably all the other boats) was made by Dutton-Lainson Co Hashing, Nebraska. The tall bow and moderate entry give way to a long, flat underbody designed to deliver enough sailing speed for surfing and planing. (Fit check the new cable fork, to ensure it fits the keel eye bolt. Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited © Copyright Bridger Computer Solutions, Inc. A forum for discussing topics relating to older MacGregor/Venture sailboats. gas tank Upgraded Motor Mount w/ Spring Lift Assist. -New keel winch (2020)-New VHF radio ( 2020)-New running rigging, Halyards, etc. If you've ever seen one get away with a heavly load you'll know you can't stop it. Most keel lifting systems use a turning block, lifting tackle, … Sailboat: MacGregor 25 Location: Manassas, VA. Re: Mac25 Keel Winch Replacement. The popular MacGregor 25 was the flagship of his line for 14 years. by NavySailor » Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:52 am, Post Main, Jib, Genoa with sailbags Use a friction winch. Multiple application vertical lifting winch can raise or lower boats, sailboat keels, grain augers and more. If the handle is not turned by hand the keel will not go down. 25' MacGregor Venture wailer, with Retractable Keel, Trailer, Bimini Pop-Top, 18" draft, large cockpit, large cabin, sleeps 5, sink, Ice box, table, porta-potty, Fresh Water used boat, 7'6" beam, large cockpit area, sleeps 5, Sails in good condition. Specifications: LOA: 24' 11" LWL: 23' Beam: 7'11" Displacement: 2100 lbs. MacGregor 25, 1985 Swing Keel Sailboat $5,866 25' length, 7' 6" beam Swing keel 18' draft up / 5'6" draft down Swing rudder 1985 Johnson 15 hp outboard, Long Shaft, Electric Start, Generator. on the winch and a spinning handle can be very dangerous. Length is 26, beam 7` 11, draft 1` 4 board up, 6` 4 board down. Forget about the turning ball or blocks. Discussions relating to the MacGregor line of trailerable sailboats, Moderators: kmclemore, beene, NiceAft, Catigale, Hamin' X, Post MacGregor's mooring winches, comprising a drive winch with up to three mooring drums, have a nominal pull from five up to 150 tonnes. KEEL, PIVOT BOLT ASSY. by Scubaanddreams » Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:44 pm, Post by Scubaanddreams » Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:44 pm, Post The keel winch that came with my V17 was rusty and the cable fraying so I bought an identical replacement at Harbor Fright. 1994 MacGregor 26S water ballast, centerboard sailboat. MacgregorOwners.com has the parts and accessories you need for your Macgregor sailboat. If so will a 600 lbs rated on be enough? The instructions say that using less than 3 bolts can damage the winch, but my boat only has two holes where I removed the old winch. From canvas and cushions to rigging and hardware by top suppliers like Lewmar, Schaefer, Gray, Ronstan, and more. 1994 MacGregor 26S water ballasted, centerboard sailboat. Should I risk drilling a third hole in the boat or risk failure of the winch by only using two bolts? 1983 Macgregor 25 Sailboat,The Macgregor 25 sailboat is sought after for its shallow draft, fast sailing and ability to be easily trailered. (misspelling intentional) Lasted almost a year. Trailer has great tires n bearings. Made sure you use as big a washer as you can under the bolt heads. This is the newer winch style mast raising system for use on all MacGregor and Venture boats except the 26M. Mainsail, plus storm main, jib, genoa, brand new running lines. by cookwithgas » Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:51 am, Post Mooring a vessel is a crucial part of its operation and needs to be performed with strong, reliable equipment. by THE CUSCUS » Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:28 am. is enough to be Stable and com o rtab'e. Seaworthiness and performance were important considerations but pragmatism and aesthetic appeal were the driving f… MacGregor 25 classic sailboat, 1980, unaltered from factory design, original cushions, outboard bracket, new keel winch needs installed. Make sure you get one with a brake. The Macgregor 25 is a light displacement trailerable boat with a performance hull design. If the integrity of the bridge is compromised much and the cable is tight, the keel slamming down against the cable could either snap the cable or pull the winch mounting bolts through the bridge. I found the exact model that is in my boat new in the box at Tractor Supply. Winch is Zinc plated for corrosion resistance. This is a traditional trailerable sailboat, not a motorsailer later offered by MacGregor. Two boaters died last week in a boating accident involving some promising young students in Newport News, Virginia. U.S. Coast Guard photo. Length 26`, beam 7` 11, draft 1` 4 board up, 6` 4 board down. Lower the keel until the hole in the top of the keel lines up with the lock hole in the keel trunk. Boat is known to be fast when sailed well due to light weight. Our Price: $28.00. Not good. PRICE REDUCTION! Works like a charm. Retractable winch-controlled keel allows it to be easily trailered. Replaced winch today w/1200lbs version. 8. The 625- pound retracting keel — cranked up and down with a handle in the cabin — provides stability and upwind performance. I don't know any details but my 86' M25 could probably use a refit as well! It sits low on the trailer so is easy to tow and launch almost anywhere, Secure the nut finger tight. Factory Trailer, New Tires, Spare, New Bearings and Bearing Buddies, New Winch and Strap. Ballast: 625 lbs 9. I almost bought it, but mine was in good shape and I decided not to spend the $50. 6 gal. 99 $. Expired. We're the first and last stop for parts and accessories. A VHSS wire-spooling system ensures excellent spooling of extremely long wires without the need for a defined minimum distance between the winch and the first wire sheave. It sits low on the trailer so is easy to tow and launch almost anywhere, yet has a huge cabin for a 26 foot trail The first version was called the VENTURE 25. -2 New 33 amp deep Cycle batteries (2020)-New cabin header and flooring -Trailer with hydraulic braking system-New interior lighting (2020)-Bluetooth Radio and speakers-Extra tiller, Extra standing rigging, (shrouds, fore, aft, and sides)-New Salon Table and Cushions. Automatic brake holds load in position when handle is released. by Scubaanddreams » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:01 pm, Post 99 $. by gb0409 » Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:32 pm, Post About this Sailboat: 25′ MacGregor Venture wailer, with Retractable Keel, Trailer, Bimini Pop-Top, 18″ draft, large cockpit, large cabin, sleeps 5, sink, Ice box, table, porta-potty, Fresh Water used boat, 7’6″ beam, large cockpit area, sleeps 5, Sails in good condition. It was principally aimed at new sailors, but it also appealed to those who wanted to step up from an open daysailer. by kcwindrider » Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:34 pm, Post Ultra-Tow Single Speed Hand Winch — 600-Lb. ... Only $ 25. I can't remember if the cable came with it or not, but it rusted. It depends on where the two holes are in relation to the line of action of the rope, and the relationship to the mounting base. My keel cable broke and we suspect the keel dropped with such force as to twist the keel bolt enough to cause a leak which sank the boat. With a cast iron swing keel this sail boat floats in only 22 inches of water. Well, I almost ready to put the V17 into the water!! Remove the panel covering the winch (remove the keel winch handle first.) by kcwindrider » Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:33 pm, Post by THE CUSCUS » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:48 am, Post The MacGregor 25 rides an all-fiberglass hull with an unusual shape. Question on the keel winch, can I use a regular trailer winch for the keel? the most tested Of combining and high the draft and Sato A s ma in back andup to launching and beat:h.ng. Cables are cut for 11ft. Main, Jib, Genoa with sailbags. Fit check the clevis pin as well. Contact us for price Dealer Info: Grand Pointe Marina 5223 Lansing,MI US 877-330-0550 ↳   Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200331203. I added that piece of 3/4" white oak flooring (grooved side up for traction) on top of the factory step. Its size, sail area, and hull design were tailored for lakes and bays with fickle breezes of less than 15 knots. Load Capacity Only $ 22. yet small end light enough to he by one to to sail in a 25 in a Single and is an ret'ac n ti g keel. South Lake Tahoe, California, United States $ ... Standard features. I'm not familiar with a 17 but I doubt that you would want a trailer winch. by mgmathews » Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:41 am. Even if your lucky and get your hands out of the way, the keel is gong to swing down and hit hard. Sailboat: MacGregor 25 Location: Pasco, WA - Snake River, Lake Sacajawea; Columbia River, Lake Wallula. MacGregor supplies a broad portfolio of winches and related components to meet all offshore industry needs. This is a traditional trailerable sailboat, not a motorsailer later offered by MacGregor. Ran onto a rock bank and got the keel conpletely broken off . It looks the same but it's silver though (galvanized) so I got some bling for the money. Made it wider and longer. Re: Keel Winch. Boat is known to be fast when sailed well due to light weight and low wetted surface area. With more than 7000 boats sold, it's one of the most popular models from this builder. Many different styles of keel winches were used over the years. Painted deck over the 4th, reinstalled all hardware with 4200, new Becton bow vent, installed poor mans topping lift and wind indicator. - Perfect for day sailing in the bay and island hopping.This sailboat has been well maintained and comes with lots of newer parts. About this Sailboat: 25′ MacGregor Venture wailer, with Retractable Keel, Trailer, Bimini Pop-Top, 18″ draft, large cockpit, large cabin, sleeps 5, sink, Ice box, table, porta-potty, Fresh Water used boat, 7’6″ beam, large cockpit area, sleeps 5, Sails in good condition. It can break bones. Last time I was out and raising the keel, the hose separated and I had a small geyser of water in my boat until I was able to reseat that hose! I will tell you to check out the hose clamped onto the bottom of that shaft. 10. This system can be used if you don't have a mast raiser at all or if you want to update a block and tackle style system to the newer winch style. The wire can be angled in any direction when leaving the winch. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the keel cable. Re: Macgregor 25 Bonjour tout le monde , A person I sold a Macgregor 25 had a very bad badluck on lake of two mountain in Montreal yesterday . by wilson » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:18 am, Post This winch is not like a trailer winch. stress. ↳   Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues, http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200331203. It is a sad story about a sailboat accident that didn’t have to happen. I bought the above listed winch from Northern Tools today. 1985 Macgregor 25. Garaged for many years so still looks decent. Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited © Copyright Bridger Computer Solutions, Inc. A forum for discussing topics relating to older MacGregor/Venture sailboats. (Was called the "Venture" just before this model, and MacGregor 25 herafter.) Insert the 3/8 x 3 1/2" lock bolt through the keel trunk and the keel, with a rubber washer on each side of the keel trunk. Yes and Yes. Macgregor 25. See also. The macgregor 25 has positive foam flotation. I had to put a couple of bends in the handle to clear the companionway. (I swear it was stainless!) Mounting holes in boat may need to be re-drilled. 7. I would drill the 3rd hole. I bought a brake winch for my M25 keel at Blue Water Yachts for twice as much as the Northern Tool winch. Mac25 Keel Winch Replacement. by THE CUSCUS » Sun Apr 10, 2016 6:43 am, Post With a swinging keel - a MacGregor invention - that made transporting and launching the boat a snap, and a price that hovered around the cost of a new car, the MacGregor 25 opened up coastal and inland sailing to thousands." Insure the keel weight is fully supported by the trailer. Stored on the dry with sails in climate-control its entire life. MAcGREGOR 25 Even with its it is easy to sail. The keel lays somewhere on the lake bottom but cannot be located , lost . I'm assuming this is a swing keel, if not disregard. Post by mgmathews » Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:41 pm I bought a brake winch for my M25 keel at Blue Water Yachts for twice as much as the Northern Tool winch. This winch is called a brakewinch because there is a brake incorporated in it that will prevent the spinning of the handle. Masthead Rig: I: 28.3' J: 9.75' P: 24.5' E: 10.5' Photo of Venture 25 courtesy Adam Hunt.

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