Question 1

What are the specs of the VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 2-24 has the following specifications: 24.58ft LOA, 7.92ft beam, 5ft draft, 2,100lb displacement, 575lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin, Variable.

Question 2

Who built the VENTURE 2-24 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by MacGregor Yachts Corp. (USA), designed by Roger MacGregor, first built in 1971, with production ending in 1974.

Question 3

Is the VENTURE 2-24 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 2-24 is classified as a Daysailer. It has a comfort ratio of 9.24, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.48, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 2-24 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 22.59, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 96.6, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a VENTURE 2-24 is estimated at $1.0K – $2.6K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a VENTURE 2-24 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the VENTURE 2-24 (24.58ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.0K – $2.6K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 24.58ft boat: Florida: $4,400-$11,800/year. California: $4,100-$10,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,900/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,600/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,300/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,300/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,700/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,700-$5,300/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,400/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $19K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the VENTURE 2-24 (24.58ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $4,400-$11,800/year. California: $4,100-$10,300/year. Massachusetts: $3,100-$6,900/year + $1,000 winter storage. New York: $3,100-$8,600/year + $1,000 winter storage. Maryland: $2,900-$5,300/year. Texas: $1,800-$5,300/year. Washington: $3,500-$7,700/year. Michigan: $1,700-$3,800/year + $1,000 winter storage. North Carolina: $2,700-$5,300/year. South Carolina: $3,800-$7,400/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the VENTURE 2-24 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the VENTURE 2-24.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VENTURE 2-24, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the VENTURE 2-24 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the VENTURE 2-24?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 2-24 has the following rig dimensions: I=22.08ft (foretriangle height), J=9.16ft (foretriangle base), P=25ft (mainsail luff), E=11.08ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 250.7 sq ft. Jib area: 101.1 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the VENTURE 2-24 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VENTURE 2-24 is classified as a Daysailer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 24.58ft LOA, comfort ratio 9.24, capsize ratio 2.48, SA/disp 22.59. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	24.58 ft
LWL	21.33 ft
Beam	7.92 ft
Draft	5 ft/ 0.75 ft min
Displacement	2,100 lb
Ballast	575 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.2 kn

Iforetriangle height	22.08 ft
Jforetriangle base	9.16 ft
Pmainsail luff	25 ft
Emainsail foot	11.08 ft
FLforestay	9.2 ft
Mainsail	250.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	101.1 sq ft
Spinnaker	171.9 sq ft

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