MG Spring 25 Buyer's Guide
The MG Spring 25 is a light-displacement 1980s cruiser-racer-weekender from designer Tony Castro and builder Marine Glass, produced from 1986 to 1988 with 160 built. On the brokerage market she appears as a compact coastal boat with a lively reputation and a few structural watch-items, best judged as a weekender or club racer rather than a bluewater candidate.
Layouts on the Used Market
Below decks the Spring 25 shows a split-plan layout that survives well across examples. The port quarter holds a big double cabin, while the starboard aft quarter contains commodious heads and a wet-locker, with the engine start panel set into a single deep cockpit locker. Forward, the saloon has settee berths acceptable for adults and a table that drops onto the mast post to make a double; the forepeak takes two youngsters, its lip lifting for footroom and berth length. A two-burner galley and a forward-facing chart table sit amid this volume. MG Yachts claimed six berths in two cabins, and the original Trim Pack of pre-varnished doors and fittings meant owners finished interiors to varying standards—so used boats differ in joinery polish rather than in plan.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Spinnakers and autopilots are commonly fitted, consistent with her downwind speed and weekender use. The standard auxiliary is a Yanmar diesel turning a two-bladed folding prop on a P-bracket, backed by a single 12V battery and a single-lever cockpit control—modest by modern standards, so any added charging or self-steering is a buyer benefit rather than a surprise. Beyond those, the double mainsheet system is original and worth noting: it removes a companionway traveller but carries awkward off-centerline sheeting angles.
What to Inspect
The model's early history includes a few mast losses, blamed on extrusion faults, tightly spaced chainplates, and flexing hulls; early boats may need mast foot reinforcement, and owners report a well-known chainplate pull-out fault. Check chainplate beds and mast step for movement or repair. The twin-rudder setup means prop wash passes between the blades when starting under motor, so you cannot steer until way is made—verify both rudder blades and their bearings. The shallow wing keel offers little grip when stopped; inspect the stubby iron keel for impact damage.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Spring 25 are the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Ireland. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm mast foot and chainplate integrity, test both rudders for free movement, and accept her as a light, fun coastal weekender rather than an offshore boat. She is not recommended for a beginner, and extended offshore work is off the table.
- Verify mast step reinforcement on early hulls
- Inspect chainplates for pull-out or repair
- Check twin-rudder bearings and P-bracket prop
- Treat as coastal weekender or racer only
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the MG Spring 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 1 | $13,246 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $10,189 | -23.1% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $13,212 | +29.7% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $11,887 | -10.0% |
| May 26 | 1 | $8,734 | -26.5% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $6,931 | -20.6% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $5,764 | -16.8% |
Where they're listed
MG Spring 25 listings appear across 3 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 8 (72.7%), followed by Netherlands and Ireland.
Country view
11 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $12,532 | 8 | 1 | 72.7% |
| Netherlands | $7,249 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% |
| Ireland | $9,200 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacGregor 25 | 24.92' | $ 4,500 | 13 | 7 |
| NorthShore Yachts Spring 25You are here | — | $ 11,040 | 12 | 3 |
| Beneteau First 25 | 24.61' | $ 8,908 | 10 | 2 |