7/31/05,

1985 Macgregor 25, Alexandria, Virginia, $5,400, sold 8/20/05

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1985 Macgregor 25

  • LOA 24' 11"
  • LWL 23' 0"
  • Beam 7' 11"
  • Swing Keel
  • Draft up ­ 22"
  • Draft down 5' 8"
  • Keel Ballast 625 lbs
  • Displacement 2100 lbs
  • Sail Area 236 sq. ft.
  • Mast Height 31'
  • with trailer

    The last true sailboat Macgregor designed (before going to the water ballast system). This is a safe and responsive boat to sail, advertised as being un-sinkable. The MacGregor has quite a few features for a 25' boat including a pop-up cabin top to provide full standing room below, 4 person dinette, sleeps 4-5 (dinette converts to a bunk, port-a-potty with closet for when your out for the day. Overall condition is good to very good. The gel coat has a few chips and dings consistent with 20 years of use. The cushions are in good shape with no stains or holes. Rigging, and deck hardware work properly. The hull is sound and the bilge dry. The bottom is clean and only sailed in the Delaware and Potomac rivirs. Boat is ready to sail. If you have any questions, please ask. If you wish to view the boat it is available in Alexandria, Virginia.

    Draws 22 inches with the keel up and 5' 8" with the keel down Launches anywhere you could launch a powerboat, very easy to sail The MacGregor 25 sailboat has a 625-pound swing keel and has positive flotation (it will float even filled with water). The boat is self-righting in the unlikely event of a knockdown. No need to rent an expensive slip to store your boat. Your driveway can be your harbor. Keep it in your driveway and trailer it to the water to sail. Sets up in under 30 minutes.

    Standard features of the MacGregor 25:

  • Original factory trailer (New paint, bunks, lights and carpet)
  • Main Sail w/ slugs, 165 Genoa, and Jib, reconditioned by SailCare 2004
  • Sleeps five and includes wood dinette table
  • Enclosed head w/ paper holder, oak cabinet w/mirror
  • Improved retractable Mac Galley w/sink and 5 gal water tank
  • Swing Keel -- Draft 22" with swing keel up, 5.8' down
  • Large Cockpit w/2 Cockpit cushions / Teak binocular and cup rack
  • Pop-top creates standing room in galley and saloon
  • Lifelines, bow pulpit, cockpit rails and permanent swim ladder
  • All rigging in excellent condition, most sheets and halyards are new
  • Anchor/Chain and rode, with bow pulpit stanchion mount
  • Winch handle holder
  • All original flotation foam has been kept in boat

    Extra gear included:

  • 1991 Mercury electric start 9.9 Outboard with charging system and new 6 gallon tank and hose
  • Engine fully serviced 2004, runs great, very low hours (stored for 7 years)
  • Remote key start and control of throttle and shift functions
  • New Garelick motor mount w/ stainless torsion springs for easy lifting
  • Tiller Tamer included (for single handing)
  • IdaSailor Mahogany & Ash Tiller
  • Fixed 25W VHF radio with masthead antenna w/ splitter for
  • AM/FM/CD/Aux stereo w/ 4 Jensen Marine speakers in cabin & cockpit
  • Knot meter, fish finder, bulkhead compass and heel meter
  • Flotation cushions, Dock fenders, Fire Extinguisher

    Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior:

  • New teak hatch rails with integrated handrails
  • New Jib bag in 2004, Mainsail cover (blue)
  • Installed Jib downhaul pulley
  • IdaSailor replacement windows and drop hatch
  • Headliner painted in 2003
  • New topping lift, Windex Wind Vane, aluminum spreader end caps
  • All lines led aft to cockpit using deck organizers and rope clutches
  • Installed several new Cam-Cleats to replace Jib and Genoa cleats
  • Back stay adjuster
  • Macgregor mast raising system, makes mast-raising effortless
  • New electrical switch panel in cabin
  • 2 - 12 Volt Receptacles for Cell Phones, GPS, etc
  • 2 - 12 Volt Turbo Fans
  • Two deep cycle batteries w/ dual battery switch
  • Exterior shore power inlet, 20 amp curcit breaker and cabin duplex outlet
  • New bow light, stern light, anchor light, steaming/foredeck light
  • Several additional cabin lights with Red/White/LED/Conventional bulbs
  • One above the table and one above galley
  • Propane Stove, teak dish rack, Paper towel holder and magazine rack
  • New hoses for sink and graywate
  • Bilge pump with automatic float switch
  • New 3" dinette cushion foam (designed for comfortable sitting and sleeping)

    It's a great boat. Easy to rig, launch - load. All rigging and sails in great condition, good trailer and motor. This boat is in excellent condition and is priced below NADA value.

    I will deliver the boat within 250 miles of Alexandria, VA for a fee of $100.

    Thanks, it's sold.
    Fred
    Alexandria, Virginia

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