[1][2][3] The design was built by the MacGregor Yacht Corporation in the United States, but it is now out of production.

[1][3][4] 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.

[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.