Good luck on that quest, but please understand that the 'cheap boat missing the X' scenario plays out every day in the marine world, invariably ending up with not-so-cheap boat. Adapting slight changes of rigging can be awfully expensive due the cascading need for mods.... One last word of advice.....

Thanks. I think I'll give them a try. Love that 23 you have btw.

Hey everyone. I need the help of somebody who knows a lot more about MacGregor's than I do. I have come across a nice 1971, 24 in pretty decent shape. Has a trailer and lots of extras. And its extremely extremely cheap ($250). The only thing it is missing is the mast, as it was damaged beyond repair...