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Surely one of the most popular and versatile midget racers of the modern era, this Mull design has devotees all over the land. You can get them cheap, and cruise 'em, too.
Designed by Californian Gary Mull in 1971, the Ranger 23 was influenced by the Junior Offshore Group (JOG), a forerunner of the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC, which evolved to MORA, which is now nearly extinct as an association). MORA rules provided designers, builders, and performance-oriented sailors with a venue in which many of the most mannerly, small-sized performance cruisers of the time could compete on a near-level playing field.
At the time, Jack Jensen, founder of Jensen Marine, was enjoying great success building Cal boats and making race history with the Cal 40 and Cal 27. However, to appeal to East Coast buyers, he formed Ranger Yachts (which actually were built in Costa Mesa, California), and commissioned Mull to design the new lines. Mull’s star was on the rise at the time, partially because of the success of the Santana 22, which he considered one of his most successful, and favorite, creations.
Cal and Ranger were eventually sold to Bangor Punta in 1973, and production of Cal boats was moved to Florida. A victim of a downturn in the industry, the Ranger line folded in 1978. In 1983, Bangor Punta sold both companies to Lear Siegler, shortly before their complete demise.
The company built six Rangers in sizes ranging from 22 to 37 feet.
The R-23 had an excellent production run, with 739 hulls built between 1971 and 1978. The boat is a sporty looker whose design is as appealing 30 years after her launch as when introduced. She carries a high-aspect sailplan and presents a fine bow entry and racy lines, especially compared to her contemporaries. Viewed from abeam, she appears proportionately shapely with a smoothly rising sheer, visually appealing cabintop, and long, narrow ports that hint at performance. Though not designed to meet a measurement rule, her lines were influenced by the CCA and, eventually, IOR racing rules.
In a lengthy epistle evaluating the boat, penned for the R-23 owners association shortly prior to death in 1993, Mull described the design as being “a little ship capable of sailing anywhere in the world safely, and swiftly.”
Her sailplan was the subject of many changes. Of the mast, Mull wrote, “In those days I was able to design each of the masts for Rangers for specific designs rather than having to pick from stock extrusions.” The same held true for chainplates, spreader roots, and mastheads.
Though offered with a rig designed to sail in the prevailing 15-20 knot Pacific northwesterlies, a tall rig was offered for sailors in light-air regions. In its standard configuration, the mast stood 27.7 feet above the deck. The tall rig added two feet to its height, with a corresponding increase in sail area.
Eventually, “when the IOR was introduced, we produced a revised plan with a shorter mainsail foot to qualify for the Quarter Ton class.” The boat sailed with some success in this class.
The single set of spreaders on the beefy, deck-stepped masthead rig are supported by 3/16″, 1×19 stainless steel headstay and upper shroud, and 5/32″, 1×19 backstay and lower shroud. A typical comment among long-time owners is that the rig is overbuilt; no failures have been reported by owners responding to a PS survey.
The deck-stepped mast “was a consequence of wanting a clear access through the interior.” While accomplishing that objective, the design compromises the amount of compression an owner can develop on stays while attempting to improve sail shape.
Underwater appendages are “standard trapezoidal profiles with standard NACA sections.” The keel carries 1,500 pounds of lead ballast. The spade rudder is mounted on a stainless steel rudder post. Owners describe the boat as providing excellent windward performance, and typically carry a 150% genoa with a full mainsail until breezes exceed 15-18 knots.
“On deck our concept is most noticeable because it has a proper cockpit with coamings, seats, and all. We were designing a boat for the occasional day or weekend sail, and a boat that could be taken to sea for extended periods.” She’ll seat four in relative comfort, even with a tiller occupying the center of the footwell.
“We didn’t feel compelled to offer standing headroom as we were fairly certain that the owners were smart enough to sleep lying down and would probably have the good sense to sit down when they went below for a meal. We also assumed that people making long passages in a boat of this size would probably be pretty good friends, and sited the head where it would be convenient and stable, though not so private as might be appropriate for a larger boat.”
There’s 5’6″ of headroom in the cabin, and 6’6″ settees that convert to berths. Creature comforts include a tilt-away dinette table, and a 25-pound icebox that doubles as a companionway step.
The galley, located at the junction of the saloon and V-berth, is, of course, pretty minimal. It consists of a sink located to port, optional two-burner alcohol stove to starboard, two drawers, and a storage cubby. (Note that in the accommodations drawing below, from the original sales brochure, the stove and sink appear on sides opposite where they ended up.)
Again in Mull’s words, “We didn’t even have, let alone feel compelled to offer, three- and four-burner gas stoves with oven and lighting system. We figured that one-dish meals and a pot of coffee made much more sense for a boat of this size.”
That’s certainly true—the set-up will allow good sleeping and just enough civilized eating during a long coastal passage to keep the crew content (as long as they’re within a day or two of a sheltered anchorage, a shower, and a meal ashore).
Space in the bow is occupied by a V-berth that provides a 6’2″ sleeping area and two dressers. The toilet was originally a self-contained “Handihead” with four-gallon capacity and waste discharge. One owner who replaced the original told us that the space is large enough for a more modern appliance.
Mull’s concept of light camping accommodations stands in contrast to Bill Crealock’s vision for the Dana 24 (PS December 2001), a beamier, significantly heavier, more crewfriendly yacht with an enclosed head that Crealock envisioned as carrying a crew of two around the world in “safety and comfort.”
The idea of extended cruising in a boat less than about 30 feet isn’t appealing to some sailors, but it can be great fun, as long as everyone gets along and there are good routines in place for how to move around the boat and do things in harmony.
This Ranger is spacious enough for sailing and sleeping with, say, a couple and two kids on short cruises, notwithstanding the lack of privacy.
Construction The hull and deck were designed using what were then considered state-of-the-art methods. Mull said that his initial agreement with Jensen included wide latitude in stipulating construction materials and methods, and that Ranger Yachts would provide quality production. In this case, the West Coast designer-builder combination works to the advantage of owners, since boats were expected to withstand higher stresses encountered on the Pacific near San Francisco than those in Southern California or the Chesapeake, for instance.
Interestingly, the most common shortcomings in the construction of the boats are caused by adhesives used to bond major components. Though the best available at the time, they pale by today’s standards.
Built during the adolescence of the fiberglass era, the hull and deck were constructed using Lloyd’s Provisional Rules for GRP vessels. Lloyd’s formula specified use of an all chopped mat structure; Ranger laid up alternating layers of mat and woven roving in the hull.
The deck was a sandwiched balsa core laminate employing a honeycomb method developed by Hexcel Corporation. At the time, Hexcel was cutting a wide swath in the Alpine skiing community with a similar laminate that produced lighter, stronger skis. Today’s boats are constructed with lighter, unidirectional fabrics; nonetheless, Ranger’s methods produced sturdy sections. Bulkheads were bonded to the hull, and the interior is a fiberglass pan.
An annual inspection by owners or thorough survey by potential buyers should be made of the mast step, hull-deck joint, keel bolts, and chainplates, as Mull noted.
A by-product of the attempt to produce creature comforts is that the mast step “is probably the biggest source of grief,” Mull wrote. That’s not a desirable trait in a boat advertised as being fit for offshore work, though not a fatal flaw.
The mast step is a 6061-T6 aluminum fabrication with fasteners connected to the deck structure intended to be bedded in flexible waterproof bedding compound. “Unfortunately,” said Mull, “the bedding compound on many boats has become dry and brittle and water can find its way through the bolt hole in the deck core.” A by-product might be soggy balsa or, in the worst case, rot.
In extreme cases, the fix involves removing the mast step columns and affected areas and replacing deck core with a new beam and laminate. Though more than a minor inconvenience, the problem would not prevent us from considering the purchase of a boat with this ailment.
Failures of adhesives and the large number of bolts installed through the toerail at the hull-deck joint also may produce leaks. In a worst-case scenario it would be necessary to remove the toerail and stanchions, elevate the deck from the hull, remove the old adhesive, and replace it with today’s materials. No small chore.
Similar problems may occur with chainplates that have been neglected for extended periods of time. Many owners report the need to rebed chainplates every couple of years. Not surprisingly, that predicament is still encountered by the owners of many newer, production boats.
Finally, leaks through ballast bolts have been reported by some owners. Mull’s recommended fix was a re-bed of keel and bolts with an elastic bedding compound to alleviate stress created by movement at the hull-keel joint.
Performance Since her deck layout is as simple as the boat is small, she’s easy to sail single- or doublehanded, and race with a crew of three.
Standard gear included external mainsail and jib halyards, Barient winches on the mast and in the cockpit, and Schaefer sail track, blocks, and cleats. Retrofitting additional halyards is as simple as adding external blocks at the masthead or, for the more sophisticated, adding sheaves and running halyards inside the mast. Safety gear includes bow and stern pulpits and 24″ tall stanchions fitted with a single lifeline.
A split backstay and racing package with spinnaker gear were the only options offered initially.
Computer-generated polar predictions indicate that the 23 stacks up well against similar-sized boats through a range of wind angles and wind speeds. As for top-end jets, as Mull said, “There’s no such thing as maximum hull speed,” except a theoretical rule of thumb that may apply to powering on flat water. In that environment, he predicted a boatspeed of 5.5 knots. In 10 knots of breeze under the same conditions, speed would fall in a range of 4 to 6 knots. Once the boat gets out in more wind or bigger waves, the hull begins to plane and surf; at that point the boat can cover a lot of distance between breakfast and suppertime—and it makes the racing exciting.
Conclusions It would be nice to see Ranger 23s organized again into one-design fleets all over the land, but in any case it’s good to know they’re out there racing PHRF, and that, like greyhounds retired from the rabbit-chase at the racetrack, they do well as family friends.
The R-23 can be considered a legitimate cruising boat, within the obvious physical limits of a short waterline and small quarters. To expand a bit on what was said earlier, small, simple boats like this can be ideal “express campers” for young families and couples. They can be bought for little money, fixed up as much or as little as wallet and skills allow, and don’t cost much to keep around.
Despite the Ranger’s age, it benefits from being designed on the cusp of an era when traditional, full-keeled cruisers were being replaced by sloops with more modern underbodies and appendages that produced significant improvements in performance. The hull and major structures are sound, aside from the aforementioned problems associated with adhesives that have deteriorated.
These Rangers were built before the day when vinylester resin was used in hull laminates, and some owners report the presence of dime-sized blisters that require inspection or repair. The boat does not have a reputation of suffering from chronic deficiencies that demand total bottom replacements.
Given a thorough survey, we think the R-23 would be a great candidate for a couple or family who might be new to the sport, or who are stepping up from a dinghy or daysailor. The boat was offered for $5,450 in 1971. Expect to pay $3,500 up to as much as $10,000 for a used boat, depending upon condition—if you can find one.
Arvel Gentry, the Boeing engineer who rocked the world of sailing decades ago with the facts about foils, lift, fluid circulation, and what makes sailboats go, maintains the Ranger 23 Owners and Class Association at www.ranger23.com.
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Ranger 23 (6 boats) Dingo, Different Drummer,Quilla, Sea Gal, Roadrunner, Rascal,
These solid, dry sailboats are favorites of our students, club members, and charterers. The boats were designed by local legendary naval architect Gary Mull. Designed for SF Bay's winds when strong or light. Each has an inventory of 3 headsails to match the winds of the day.
Pricing: From current rental price list
Ranger 23s are perfect for learning to sail in the Bay Area. Suitable for day sailing or short cruises but also often succesfull in Bay Area racing.
Ranger Specifications
Length Overall (LOA): 23 feet
Length at Waterline (LWL): 18 feet
Beam: 7.5 feet
Draft: 4 feet
Displacement: 3,000 to 4,000 lbs
Ballast: 1,500 to 2,000 lbs
Sail Area: Between 230 to 250 square feet
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Keel Type: Fixed keel - fin keel with a bulb
Rigging: Sloop rig, consisting of a mainsail and a headsail (various configurations available - please enquire).
Roller Furler jibs: Dingo and Rascal
Hank on jibs: Quilla, Sea Gal, Road Runner and Different Drummer
Engine: Outboard motor mounted on a transom bracket
Accommodations: Basic accommodations suitable for day sailing or short cruises, with a V-berth forward, a main cabin with settees that can serve as berths, a small galley. A simple porta-potty style head is provided.
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Gasoline for the Outboard engine is provided free of charge. Please ensure there is adequate fuel for your trip before departing.
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At Afterguard you are responsible for any damage to boats caused during your rental, upto the value of our insurance deductible.
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You should carry your own Tow Insurance which should be shown at reception or emailed to [email protected] before rental
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Typically our rangers are set up as day sailors and not intended for overnight use. Exceptions can be made by special arrangement.
PFD and Safety Equipment
We provide a personal flotation device (PFD aka lifejacket) and optional other equipment for every member of your crew. We strongly recommend PFDs are worn when outside the cabin while underway. Use it before the boat begins to move to avoid risk when leaving or coming in to the docks.
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The Ranger 23 is a 23.67ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) between 1971 and 1978.
740 units have been built..
The Ranger 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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| Model | Ranger 23 | ||
| Length | 23.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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| Sail area / displ. | 17.27 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.12 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 189.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.81 | ||
| Capsize | 2.11 |
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
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| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 244 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 134.26 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 110.04 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.54 ft | ||
| J | 9.75 ft | ||
| P | 24 ft | ||
| E | 9.17 ft |
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
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| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
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| Builder | Ranger Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Gary Mull | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 740 |
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Hi, I'm going to look at a Ranger 23 tonight and was wondering if anyone on the boards knows of any particular issues I should check for. The boat is a 1976 with the tall rig. I read the review section of sailnet and it looks like the usual culprits need to be looked at; anything bolted through the deck and the rigging. Anything else? One other question is from the picture this looks like a mast head rig and my current Ranger is a 7/8 fractional rig. What kind of difference will that make in how she sails from the standpoint of speed and handling at different points of sail? As always any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Mike
blueranger said: I read the review section of sailnet and it looks like the usual culprits need to be looked at; anything bolted through the deck and the rigging. Click to expand...
blueranger said: Hi Bruan, First, welcome to the best information source on sailing and sailboats anywhere. I've learned more here in a couple years than I could have in 10 years floundering on my own . . . Hope this helps. Best Regards, Mike Click to expand...
I really love these boats. I had use of a Ranger 23 back in the late 1970's/early 1980's and thought these were one of the nicest sailing boats of that era and size, sailing well on all points of sail and in a wide range of windspeeds. I have sailed on both tall and standard rigged versions and recommend the tall rig. While I am generally a strong proponent of fractional rigs, this is a boat in which the masthead rig worked well. These were much better handling boats than the IOR oriented Ranger 22's. If you are seeking a similar price, size, age and quality, 23 footer with a fractional rig, you might try to find a Northstar 727 (AKA Farr 727). Build quality seemed reasonably good and certainly better than many, if not most, of the similar concept 23-24 footers of that same era. They offered a simple but surprizingly workable interior for a boat this size. They were designed by Gary Mull who was a world class yacht designer during that period and who was at the top of his career. Of course these boats are 30 plus years old, and like any boat this age, the condition will be very dependent on the quality of maintenance performed by prior owners. Items like the mast support system, and the shroud attachment to the main bulkhead are important to check. The rudder and rudder post should be checked for flexure and delamination of the skin. I have seen some discussion about keel bolt and keel stub issues, but can't recall what that was about.
I race on a ranger 23 on wed. evenings Its a fun little boat but with a short rig it sucks in light air. The mast head rig will generate more of its power from the jib. And they are not as tweekable as fractional rigs. Get ready for big head sails. Nice boats but if you sail in light air a lot make sure it has the tall rig. They are very heavy, almost twice as heavy as a catalina 22. That said its a nice boat. sailing it is fun its very easy to balance. With the short rig they love fifteen to twenty on any point. perfect San Fran boat wich is what it was built for. I havent noticed any major problems with it. I would own one. Hope this helps
Commenting on the keel bolts, my Catalina 25 was a 1981, I recall looking at a list of year over year changes once, and I believe 1981 was the first year that they changed to much hardware to attach the keel. I'd imagine you'd find something similar with the Rangers.
The way that a Catalina 25 was constructed would have absolutely no relationship to the way a Ranger 23 would have been built. The Rangers were a pretty high quality boat for thier day, and the 23 was designed by a world class designer. The Catalina 25 of that same era was a value oriented boat that was pretty much put together as cheaply as it could be and still be reasonably sound and suited for its basic mission. Detail by detail, I would expect to the Ranger to have been built to a higher standard of care. Respectfully, Jeff
Keel Hardware I suppose I should have left the specifics of my old boat out and just focused on the point I was trying to make. I was just trying to point out that you may find changes in construction materials from one year to the next that seem small but could make a huge difference in the maintenance costs/issues going forward.
I own a Ranger 23. Awesome boat. Truly a mini-yacht designed for local sailing but would cross oceans if well equipped. Construction and design is outstanding for any 23 footer of this period or any period since. The boat sails great on any point of sail and if you reduce sail appropriately it will handle any wind speed up to 40. The hull design is exceptional. Fine entry at the bow cuts through the waves. Conservative fin keel is nicely shaped and provides good lift and makes the boat relatively stiff. Boat has 40% ballast/displacement ratio. Balanced spade rudder enables the boat to turn on a time. The cockpit has nice straight six foot long seats with good spacing the brace your self when heeling. Plenty of storage under the cockpit, including space for a battery. Best cabin in a 23 foot ever. Wide quarter berths, ingeniously designed back rests (absent on most 23 footers), sink with 20 gallon water tank, counter top space for stove, food prep or navigation table. Well designed drawers and cabinets. Head under V-berth. I use my V-berth for storage only - took out the cushions to make more room. Factory engine mount is simple and elegant for a 5-6 horse power outboard. Can tilt engine all the way out of the water. 5-6 horses will push boat at 5.5 knots, almost hull speed at half throttle with reserve power. I have the Tall Rig which i recommend. Things to look for include leaks at the chain plates, depression under the mast step, loose keel bolts, loose rudder tube, possible blisters - but not a common problem on these boats. All of these issues can be fixed without a lot of work or huge cost. The great thing about a Ranger 23 is you are sailing a real yacht but things are simple and the rig is easily handled. Good luck and enjoy.
Hey all. I totally get this is an old post, but when people like me go searching for info, it's kinda nice to have it in one place. I'm looking at a Ranger 23. Not sure yet of the age, but it seems to have good bones and a metal toe rail. I think it's a 1975. It might be a short rig. How can I tell? There's a lot that needs attention such as rusty standing rigging, rebuild of the outboard, old sails, and lots of cleaning. What are the things to look out for? I am going to dive it to check out the keel and rudder. It has been in the water for some time. It seems dry inside and the mast base looks good. However, the chain plates look twinky. I have read through the forums and there seems to be some, but not a whole lot on the Ranger 23. Any thing to be particularly aware of would be greatly appreciated as we are not planning to do a survey on it. This would be a second boat for two friends and me. We each have our own, bigger boats, but want something smaller to go beer can racing on a moment's notice.
Is it twue you rake the mast it weather helm?
An older gentleman that races on the boat with me had one almost his whole life. Loved it. Said it was slow in light air. Great in heavy air.
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1973 Ranger 23
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Ranger 23 designed by Gary Mull very stable racing boat. It has Doyle main and 150 Genoa made in 1/2011. It also includes all of its original Hard Sails including main, 150 Genoa, 170 Genoa, storm jib and spinnaker. The cabin areas have been restored and painted with Pettit EZPoxy and the nonskid also has been painted with Pettit EZPoxy. All sail controls are accessible from the cockpit. The mast on this Ranger 23 is a short coastal mast. Would suggest this boat have a boat slip as a home and not be used as a daysailer unless it is kept in a boatyard with the mast up and put in and taken out the water when used.
Equipment: 8 hp Evinrude Yachtwin two-cycle motor. Aros commercial sailboat trailer
Rig and Sails
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
Designed to rate at IOR 1/4 ton(18’) level. Tall rig version first introduced as an option in 1974. I=30.00’/9.14m J=9.75’/3.14m P=25.75’/8.30m E=9.17’/2.95m
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Hi, looking for my first sailboat, looking for mostly a daysailer, maybe an overnite once in awhile. I have windsurfed a bunch, sailed other peoples boats a bit but generally I'm a beginner sailor as far as owning a sailboat. I want something simple, cheap, low maintenance, keep it in the water, fairly shallow draft for west coast of florida, plan on sailing it in intercoastal, maybe gulf on nice days. I have a competitive side and there is club racing in this area so I'll probably try my hand at that. Recommend a ranger 23? Problems to look out for? will it need a bunch of upkeep/maintenance? any known problems to look for when considering buying one? are they safe boats? Any advice would be appreciated. I'm currently looking at one, haven't seen it in person yet, listed as "23', 05 honda 4 cycle outboard, new furling and UV, upgraded interior, asking 5K firm" Thanks in advance Doug
Lone Ranger
Ranger 23 It's hard to go wrong with a Ranger 23 for the purposes you state you want to use one for. I owned one for 7 years daysailing and club racing with it. It's a very competitive boat (with a PHRF rating of 219 to 225) in almost any wind condition and very forgiving. A great boat to learn to sail on ( I did). As for maintenance, this is a 30 + year old boat. You can't put it in the water and forget it. It probably has deak leaks and some delamination. A professional survey is in order just to protect yourself from some very expensive problems. If it surveys OK, You'll need to re-caulk all deck hardware if it hasn't been done in the last few years. Also pay attention to the keel stub and make sure there arn't any cracks in that area caused by flex from the keel. That seems to be a weak spot in the design of the boat. Also make sure the support for the mast step isn't decompressed. It's difficult to keep in tune if it has. Again, if you fine a good example of this design, it's a great boat. One you will enjoy sailing and take pride in its good looks.
minlawcleve@yahoocoo
ranger info requested i have a larger cruiser racer that has been very successful on lake erie, due to crew issues i want to downsize, i am considering a ranger 22, 23, or 26, any thoughts and how much difference is there performance wise and rating wise phrf bet the 23 standard and 23 tall rig. who makes good sails for these boats
R23 info There is a fairly active discussion site for R23 owners at groups.msn.com/Ranger23 I have had an R23 for a short time and, based on experiences so far, it seems a good boat for your purposes. Neil
Perfect Former Ranger 23 owner here. These are very stout, very forgiving boats for the purposes you listed and more. They were designed to take the abuse of the San Francisco bay -- Not kind to small boats in summer conditions. For a boat of this size (and price, generally), there still really isn't anything to match its robustness in those conditions. It drives upwind like a truck (solid) and handles like a much bigger boat. No, not a lightweight but very safe and...confidence inspring. Great for the single-hander if that's your thing. Problem areas: Look for seepage around the keel. Sometimes needs tightening or sealing - not a biggee. Chainplates leak famously if not properly looked after -- This leads to bulkhead-rot which is no fun to replace (did it). Otherwise very resistant to blistering (fairly solid high quality hand-laid glass) and takes abuse pretty well for a 30 year old boat. Enjoy!
Survey? I'm considering buying a Ranger 23 for my first sailboat, and have a line on one for around two grand. Is it worth paying $500 or more for a survey for a $2000.00 boat? 1998 main, original jibs, 1998 5hp Yamaha, don't know much else yet...
2 Rangers I would highly recommend a Ranger 23 and I have owned two of them. My first Ranger was a 1972 (if my memory serves me) hull number in the 40s. This boat had a teak toe rail. I was crazy enough to basically redo this boat stem to stern, but honestly can say I never had any major structural problems with either of them. My first Ranger I raced more extensively then the last. My second Ranger was a 1976 with a metal toe rail. The only thing that bugged me about this boat was the small gelcoat cracks that appeared on the deck and some slight cracks in the hull. It was strictly cosmetic but trust me it was nothing like my Santana 22's cracks. If I had my choice I would get a tall rig. I use to race on one in the Bay and I really liked the way it sailed. Great Boats !!!
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Discount Sails_Ranger_23. Electric Yacht. New Rudders. Sail Trailers. SeaWaterPro. SBD App - BR. top 1 ads row1. top 2 ads row2. top 3 ads row2. RANGER 23. ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For ...
The R-23 had an excellent production run, with 739 hulls built between 1971 and 1978. The boat is a sporty looker whose design is as appealing 30 years after her launch as when introduced. She carries a high-aspect sailplan and presents a fine bow entry and racy lines, especially compared to her contemporaries.
The Ranger 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass.It has a masthead sloop rig, with a 4:1 mainsheet, 2:1 outhaul, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel.There are two jibsheet winches in the cockpit and a halyard winch located on the mast. The topping lift is internally mounted on the boom. The boat displaces 3,400 lb (1,542 kg) and carries ...
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Notes. Designed to rate at IOR 1/4 ton (18') level. Tall rig version first introduced as an option in 1974. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. Ranger 23 is a 23′ 7″ / 7.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Ranger Yachts between 1971 and 1978.
3.75'. Pennsylvania. $5,900. Description: TWENTY THREE FOOT RANGER SAILBOAT WITH A CDI FLEXIBLE FURLER, TWO SPINNAKERS . ALL SAIL CONTROLS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE COCKPIT. TWO DEPTH SOUNDERS, SPEEDOMETER, SHIP TO SHORE RADIO, SPREADER LIGHTS, BUNK CUSHIONS. 6 HP JOHNSON OUTBOARD. HEAVY DUTY CUSTOM MADE DOUBLE AXLE TRAILER INCLUDED. Equipment:
23'. 8'. 3.8'. Florida. $6,000. Description: This Ranger was rebuilt from the bottom up. The bottom was reglassed and all bulkheads and structure replaced with biaxial laminated Nina-core. Sails are North 3DI 155 Genoa, North 3DL 155 Genoa, older Doyle Dacron jib, new Dacron main sail by Morgan, with 4 full tapered battens.
Ranger 23 (6 boats) Dingo, Different Drummer,Quilla, Sea Gal, Roadrunner, Rascal, These solid, dry sailboats are favorites of our students, club members, and charterers. The boats were designed by local legendary naval architect Gary Mull. Designed for SF Bay's winds when strong or light. Each has an inventory of 3 headsails to match the winds ...
The Ranger 23 is a 23.67ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) between 1971 and 1978. 740 units have been built. The Ranger 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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The Ranger 23 is a small recreational keel-boat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a masthead sloop rig, with a 4:1 main sheet, 2:1 out haul, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. There are two jib sheet winches in the cockpit and a halyard winch located on the mast. The topping lift is internally mounted on the ...
2024. $159,500. You know how beautiful a Ranger Tug R-23 is--and now you have the chance to own a 2024 model one that's hardly been used (less than 10 hours), always kept on the trailer inside a building (never kept in the water) and has practically every option available (solar, aft cockpit sun shade with sunset shade, 9.9 Yamaha kicker motor ...
I had use of a Ranger 23 back in the late 1970's/early 1980's and thought these were one of the nicest sailing boats of that era and size, sailing well on all points of sail and in a wide range of windspeeds. I have sailed on both tall and standard rigged versions and recommend the tall rig.
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1973 Ranger 23. Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Listed Jun 29. Expired. $3,200 USD. Seller's Description. Ranger 23 designed by Gary Mull very stable racing boat. It has Doyle main and 150 Genoa made in 1/2011. It also includes all of its original Hard Sails including main, 150 Genoa, 170 Genoa, storm jib and spinnaker.
The starting price is $115,000, the most expensive is $149,900, and the average price of $124,900. Related boats include the following models: R-27, R-25 and R-23. Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest collections of Ranger Tugs R 23 boats on the market.
Ranger 23 for sale on DailyBoats.com are listed for a range of prices, valued from $2,000 on the more basic models to $106,995 for the most expensive. The boats can differ in size from 6.91 m to 7.72 m. The oldest one built in 1973 year. This page features Ranger boats located in countries: United States of America.
1974 23.6' Ranger Ranger 23 sailboat for sale in Ballston Spa New York
May 27, 2005. 2. - - Lake Norman. Sep 3, 2005. #2. Ranger 23. It's hard to go wrong with a Ranger 23 for the purposes you state you want to use one for. I owned one for 7 years daysailing and club racing with it. It's a very competitive boat (with a PHRF rating of 219 to 225) in almost any wind condition and very forgiving.
Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Ranger 23 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Sailboat Data directory for over 8,000 sailboat designs and manufacturers. Direct access to halyards lengths, recommended sail areas, mainsail cover styles, standing rigging fittings, and lots ...
Ranger preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Ranger used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. ... Sailboat Added 23-May-2019 More Details: Ranger Ranger 33: Length: 33' Beam: 9.58' Draft: 5' Year: 1978: Type: cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull:
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New York. $1,800. Description: Nice boat well known as a racer and a fun boat to sail. Some old age cosmetic damage down below. Equipment: 5 sails, clean, crisp some appear new. Location: Saratoga Springs, New York. L77448.