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Venture 2 24
Designer: Roger Macgregor  ·  Builder: Macgregor Yachts Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Venture 2 24

A compact and approachable trailerable sailboat, the Venture 2 24 represents a practical choice for sailors looking to explore coastal waters and inland lakes without the complexity of a larger vessel. Designed with accessibility in mind, this boat appeals to those stepping up from smaller dinghies or seeking an affordable entry point into keelboat sailing. The Venture 2 24 carries the reputation of a capable day sailor and weekend cruiser, offering enough space for a small crew or family while remaining manageable for short-handed sailing. Its modest size makes launching, retrieval, and storage straightforward, giving owners flexibility that larger cruising boats simply cannot match. While detailed specifications are limited, the Venture 2 24 is generally regarded as a stable and forgiving platform well suited to sheltered coastal passages and relaxed recreational sailing rather than offshore adventures or competitive racing. For buyers researching an uncomplicated, low-maintenance sailboat that delivers genuine on-the-water enjoyment without a demanding learning curve or significant financial commitment, the Venture 2 24 is worth a closer look.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.58 ft / 7.49 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.33 ft / 6.50 m
Beam 7.92 ft / 2.41 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 2,100.00 lb / 953 kg
Ballast 575.00 lb / 261 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Swing Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Roger MacGregor
Builder MacGregor Yachts Corp. (USA)
First Built 1971
Last Built 1974
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
27.38
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
96.6
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.62 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.75 ft / 0.23 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.16 ft / 2.79 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 231.00 ft² / 21.46 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 96.60
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