Sailboat class
The MacGregor 24 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Roger MacGregor and first built in 1971.[1] [2] [3]
Production
The design was built by the MacGregor Yacht Corporation in the United States , but it is now out of production.[1] [3] [4]
Design
Transom view of a MacGregor 24
The MacGregor 24 is a small recreational keelboat , built predominantly of fiberglass , with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop , a raked stem , a vertical transom , a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a retractable centerboard type keel . It displaces 2,100 lb (953 kg) and carries 575 lb (261 kg) of ballast.[1] [3]
The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the centreboard extended and 1.50 ft (0.46 m) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer .[1] [3]
The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1] [3]
The design has a hull speed of 6.19 kn (11.46 km/h).[3] [5]
See also
Similar sailboats
References
External links
MacGregor series sailboats Venture series sailboats