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Ranger 24 is a 23 ′ 11 ″ / 7.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Raymond Richards and built by Ranger Fiberglass Boats (USA) starting in 1974.

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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)

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The Ranger 24 is a 23.92ft masthead sloop designed by Raymond H. Richards and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) since 1974.

The Ranger 24 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.

Ranger 24 sailboat under sail

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Main features

Model Ranger 24
Length 23.92 ft
Beam 8.33 ft
Draft 4 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Sail area / displ. 17.80
Ballast / displ. 44.44 %
Displ. / length 175.78
Comfort ratio 13.65
Capsize 2.27
Hull type Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 20 ft
Maximum draft 4 ft
Displacement 3150 lbs
Ballast 1400 lbs
Hull speed 5.99 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 239 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 145 sq.ft
Sail area main 93.75 sq.ft
I 29 ft
J 10 ft
P 25 ft
E 7.50 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 0 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data

Builder Ranger Yachts (USA)
Designer Raymond H. Richards
First built 1974
Last built 0 ??
Number built 0 ??

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Ranger 24?????

  • Thread starter Brian
  • Start date Apr 5, 2007
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I saw a Ranger 24 on Yachtworld. It looks like a really neat boat. I'm shopping but I can't find any info on it. Displacement, headroom, rating, nothing! Can anyone send me a lnk? Cheers, Brian  

Richard18988

I do not think a Ranger 24 sailboat was ever built. R23 and R26 etc. yes. Richard  

R-24 There are two R-24s on yachtworld right now. I see that the newest one has some basic info on it. Interesting interior layout, the same on both. The cabin house is a swept back affair. I'm curious about the headroom still. Any other info?  

RANGER 24 BUC showing 84-85-86 ranger 24 keel boats with an 8'4" beam and 4'1" draft, weighing in at 3200 lbs designed for outboard motor.  

WRONG There were two Ranger sailboat companies. The 24' boat was built in Kent, Wasington. Don't know where the other company was located, but built the 22 & 26 & don't know what else. HGR  

Ranger 24 Clarification There were two Ranger 24 models built bu a firm in Kent, Washington. One was a 1/4 Ton Class (IOR rule now defunct) and the other was a trailerable crusing boat with a clipper bow. The cruising boat has a cult following. The 1/4 tonner was almost a match for the SanJuan 24 and did have a very unconventional interior but is obviously meant to be a race boat. The firm name was Ranger boats. It had nothing to do with the Califorinia Rangers designed by Gary Mull as part of the Bangor Punta conglomerate.  

nope Please read the posts. There were two Ranger boat companies. Cheers  

Howard19003

(Kent) Ranger 24 exists Ray Richards of Seattle designed several boats in the mid '70s, built in Kent WA by Ranger Boats (not to be confused with Ranger Yachts). There is a 20', 24' and 26' Kent Ranger and a small dinghy. They are distinctively different from Gary Mull designs. Ranger Yachts, a sister company of Cal Boats, were built (mostly) in Costa Mesa CA by Jack Jensen who sold to Bangor Punta who owned several other famous brands, which in turn sold to Lier/Siegler and then went out of business. Before they did so they imported a French built/design called the Ranger Fun 23. Having sailed my Ranger 23 with a Kent Ranger 24, although the boats look very different, I can say they perform similarly. Each design had both short and tall rig versions so if you compare performance you need to know which one you're comparing to  

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Review of Ranger 24

Basic specs., sailing characteristics.

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Ranger 24 is 2.27, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Ranger 24 is about 103 kg/cm, alternatively 581 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 103 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 581 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

UsageLengthDiameter
Mainsail halyard 20.4 m(66.8 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Jib/genoa halyard20.4 m(66.8 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Spinnaker halyard20.4 m(66.8 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Jib sheet 7.3 m(23.9 feet)10 mm(3/8 inch)
Genoa sheet7.3 m(23.9 feet)10 mm(3/8 inch)
Mainsheet 18.2 m(59.8 feet)10 mm(3/8 inch)
Spinnaker sheet16.0 m(52.6 feet)10 mm(3/8 inch)
Cunningham2.3 m(7.5 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Kickingstrap4.6 m(15.0 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)
Clew-outhaul4.6 m(15.0 feet)8 mm(5/16 inch)

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Anybody Know About Ranger24??

  • Thread starter LVWilderness21
  • Start date Jun 9, 2005

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  • Jun 9, 2005

Does anybody know anything about Ranger 24, made by Ranger Boats in Kent, Wa, I think late 70's-early 80's? If so, any comments as to boat build quality or performance would be appreciated.  

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http://home.europa.com/~stargazr/ http://homepage.mac.com/socrates4718/Ranger/KentRangerOrg20/ Built like cast iron, but Performance was not a design goal.  

I don't know how to say this, but if you think it looks "kinda cool" you're way over the hump to ownership on one of these. They were reasonably popular in the early 80s and I still see them around quite a bit. Other than the distinctive look, they seem like an ok boat and can probably be bought for a bargain price. http://www.sailboatowners.com/forums/pview...005125223010.93  

Anything is probably 'suitable' as a PHRF boat. But there is a certain downside to being the guy who keeps the RC on station until midnight....  

I searched and could not find one single entry anywhere for a PHRF rating for that boat. That alone says something. Their owners love them, they're a sturdy and stable roomy little pocket cruiser. You could put good sails on it and rig it for racing and it might be just fine - at least it has a proper keel unlike its siblings. If I had to guess, really wild guess too, I'd guess a PHRF number of around 280 or higher. Ick. http://homepage.mac.com/socrates4718/Range...ger24/indx.html  

Jollymon

The Ranger 24 used to be raced in the mid-70's with the San Juan 24's, but I don't think they were quite as fast. Only one racing in Portland, OR in the last few years and it does ok in its PHRF class.  

Great White

I actually raced on a Ranger 24 a couple of times in 1975. Did not find it to be too fast. Seemed a little tender. Did seem to be built strong. We were T boned in one race by a Catalina 27. The hull damage was minimal. Started out rating like a San Juan 24, but don't know how it rated later. We had a couple in our local area back then, but none of them seemed to do to well. I believe it was designed by a NW designer named Ray Richards. His distinctice feature was the "flat tumblehome" just below the sheer line. He used it a lot on many of his designs(like the Haida 26). One thing that never impressed me was the outboard well. The motor was in the water unless you muscled the motor out of the well and tried to find a place to store it.  

soling2003

Ranger 24 is a different ranger than 23 and 26. These were built here in the NW in Kent, WA. Not a badly built boat, and like was said before, a bit tender. Never had one come in with much structural problems, and I suppose if you get one cheap enough, it would be ok for local lake racing. There are others out there too, so just whatever works for you.  

  • Jun 10, 2005

Racing an off brand boat can be very frustrating as you are the only one interested or willing to put in the development time and $ and the only one who cares about your rating. If racing is going to be a big part of your enjoyment, look at SJ 24, Ranger 23 or 22, Catalina 22, or if daysailing only, a Santana 20.(easy boats to double hand without spin). If the R 24 is in great shape or next to a gift, it looks like it would be a nice little cruiser. From the brochure, it appears to have a fairly narrow beam at the WL which would make it tender initally but would rapidly pick up form stability as she heels, which could be upsetting to your first mate.  

Buy a 23 tall rig. I owned the last one built hull # 739 for many years. killer boat for PHRF.  

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Sailboat Buyer's Guide Copyright 1983 page 160 Ranger 24 Designer - Raymond Richards First built 1974 Number Built 65 Ranger Boat Co., Kent WA LOD 23' 11" LWL 20' Beam 8' 4" Draft 4' 1" Disp 3,150lbs Ballast 1,200 lbs Sail area 335 sq ft Mast ht 32' 4" Hull FRP Desk FRP Spar Alum Pos Float NO Cockpit 6' 6" Headroon 5' 7" Fr. water 20 gal SA/Disp 24.9 Disp/LWL 176 Blst/Disp 38%  

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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.

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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.

Ranger 23

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).

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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.

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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.

Also With This Article Click here to view “Used Boat Price HistoryRanger 23 (1972 model).” Click here to view “Owner’s Comments.”

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2008 Ranger 2410 Bay

2008 Ranger 2410 Bay

Suwanee, Georgia

Make Ranger

Model 2410 Bay

Category Bay Boats

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2008 Ranger 2410 Bay,2008 Ranger 2410 Bay with 2009 Evinrude Etec 300 HP (270 hours). Boat is loaded with every option including large center bait well, front and rear live/bait wells, two 8' rod lockers, all lockable storage, fresh and raw water washdowns, new AF/FM/Bluetooth audio system with Polk Audio speakers (also new), Lowrance 10" HDS2 in the console, new Lowrance 7" sonar on front deck, Cobra VHF radio with emergency GPS broadcast and weather channels, two 8' Powerpoles a with remotes, MinnKota iPilot 101 thrust 36V trolling motor with two remotes, dual Lowrance NMEA 2000 digital programmable gauges, Seastar hydraulic steering, two cranking batteries, 3 TM batteries, 4 bank dualpro automatic battery charger, advanced battery charging system (charges all batteries when the engine is running as well as when plugged into), remote console plug for battery charger power cord, Fishmaster T-top with electronics box/dry storage, 12" hydraulic Jackplate, trim tabs, swim platform/boarding ladder, Ranger full sized fishing seat on rear deck, Ranger butt seat on front deck, Yeti Cooler, Rangertrail dual axle trailer with swing away tongue, aluminum wheels, surge brakes, spare tire and wheel, 5 new GOODYEAR tires, fiberglass fenders, new winch and strap, new trailer jack, LED lights, Ranger auto-retracting boat tie down straps, auto and manual bilge pumps, all compartments are lighted, LED lights under T Top. Boat is in great condition. Comes with Ranger console cover, two stainless steel props and 7 gallons of Etec XD-100 oil (cost $40 per gallon). This boat has been well maintained and stored inside.Price is firm, please don't waste either of our time with lowball offers. Will post additional updated pictures ASAP. $39900

2009 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

2009 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

Boynton Beach, Florida

Model 2410 Bay Ranger

Category Saltwater Fishing Boats

2009 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger Touting the advanced feel of a feature-packed, open water water design, the 2410 Bay Ranger is built to excel in a wide range of saltwater angling, whether it's stripers in the Northeast, groupers in the Gulf, or redfish along the coast. Inside, the shallow-drafting 2410 features the added confidence of a deeper gunnel and a world of deck and storage space. The custom console maximizes floor space while also providing extra back mounting options for today's larger fishfinders and navigation gear. Up front, a fiberglass cooler doubles as a seat and is easily shifted for for quick access to the available head. Looking aft, our exclusive pultruded transom spans the width of the boat, delivering even more deck space to work big fish. Additional features include mid-ship tie cleats, cast net storage, a freshwater wash down and an available bimini or hard top. From guide trips and tournament competition to relaxing getaways with family and friends, welcome to the NMMA-certified performance of the 2410 Bay Ranger.

2016 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

2016 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

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Glendale, Arizona

2016 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger Touting the advanced feel of a feature-packed, open water water design, the 2410 Bay Ranger is built to excel in a wide range of saltwater angling, whether it's stripers in the Northeast, groupers in the Gulf, or redfish along the coast. Inside, the shallow-drafting 2410 features the added confidence of a deeper gunnel and a world of deck and storage space. The custom console maximizes floor space while also providing extra back mounting options for today's larger fishfinders and navigation gear. Up front, a fiberglass cooler doubles as a seat and is easily shifted for for quick access to the available head. Looking aft, our exclusive pultruded transom spans the width of the boat, delivering even more deck space to work big fish. Additional features include mid-ship tie cleats, cast net storage, a freshwater wash down and an available bimini or hard top. From guide trips and tournament competition to relaxing getaways with family and friends, welcome to the NMMA-certified performance of the 2410 Bay Ranger.

2015 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

2015 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

North Miami, Florida

2015 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2015 2410 Ranger Bay 250 XL Mercury Verado Pro 4 Stroke, extended Merc warranty good till 7/9/2019 Motor Warranty value alone is $4600. Ranger Trail custom tandem trailer with breakaway hitch Humminbird 999 CI HD Combo TWO 10 Talons with single remote control for simultaneous deployment of both, fold down brackets so both fold down out of the way Minn Kota 4 bank battery charger 112 Minn Kota I pilot Trolling Motor, quick release bracket Jack plate 42 gallon baitwell leaning post, plus 2 more recirculating baitwells in the front and back. Padded seat with back rest spans across the aft section to hold 3-4 people. Lockable storage. Freshwater washdown. Trim Tabs. Beautiful Sea Salt hull side color with silver mist accents. Like new! Loaded with lots of extras! Super comfortable ride! Less than 100 hours. Worth $90,000 plus new, get this one and save! This boat has not been used to run charters. Holds its value! Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2014 Ranger Saltwater 2410 Bay Ranger

2014 Ranger Saltwater 2410 Bay Ranger

Houston, Texas

Model Saltwater 2410 Bay Ranger

Category Powerboats

2014 Ranger Saltwater 2410 Bay Ranger, Keel guard, aeration system, tilt steering, Fiberglass T-Top w/electronics box and mister system, Leaning Post with backrest

2010 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

2010 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

Charleston, South Carolina

2010 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger This 2010 Ranger 2410 with Apricot Ranger Strip this Bay Boat is good looking! It is powered with Yamaha's F250BTXR that has the Fly By Wire controls so you don't have to deal with cables. This boat is equipped with nothing but the best. Ranger Fiberglass Hard Top, Garmin 4212, Sony Stereo head with JL Audio M650, M770 speakers, Odyssey Batteries, 4 Bank on-board charger, Garmin VHF 200, 10" Atlas Jack Plate, Swim Platform, Minn Kota I-Pilot Trolling Motor, Yeti Cooler, Ranger Fishing Seats, Ranger Trailer with Fiberglass Fenders and so much more to see... Take advantage of this LOADED bay boat today! Touting the advanced feel of a feature-packed, open water water design, the 2410 Bay Ranger® is built to excel in a wide range of saltwater angling, whether it's stripers in the Northeast, groupers in the Gulf, or redfish along the coast. Inside, the shallow-drafting 2410 features the added confidence of a deeper gunnel and a world of deck and storage space. The custom console maximizes floor space while also providing extra back mounting options for today's larger fishfinders and navigation gear. Up front, a fiberglass cooler doubles as a seat and is easily shifted for quick access to the available head. Looking aft, our exclusive pultruded transom spans the width of the boat, delivering even more deck space to work big fish. Additional features include mid-ship tie cleats, cast net storage, a freshwater wash down and an available bimini or hard top. From guide trips and tournament competition to relaxing getaways with family and friends, welcome to the NMMA-certified performance of the 2410 Bay Ranger®.

2014 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

2014 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

2014 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger,2014 2410 Bay Ranger -23.7" long, 100.6" beam-Reliable Mercury 250 XL Verado Pro 4 stroke Warranty good till July, 2018 transferrable- Less than 100 hours, much of it is idling or slow speeds - Great Condition! Stable ride! - Magic Tilt Tandem drive-on trailer with brakes 4 batteries and bank charger - Baitwell Leaning Post Seat/removable backrest, fold down foot rest & 2 live release wells (Recirculating Aerated Livewell/Baitwell with High Speed Pickup and In-Line Filter)-Hydraulic Jack Plate (moves entire engine up) - Minn Kota Rip Tide trolling motor RT 101 SF BG 36 volt 101 thrust, & Batteries -TWO Minn Kota Talons 8 ft. (transom-mounted shallow water anchor) with water proof remote control - Dual Bilge Pumps - Fresh water washdown, 20 gal. tank - Multiple Rod Holders, 2 rod boxes below deck - Cast Net Storage - Stern swim ladder Lenco Trim Tabs - Frigid Rigid cooler keeps cold for days, plus one built in cooler - Humminbird 998c HD Combo GPS/Depth Sounder - 13.2 inch draft - 76 Gallon fuel capacity - Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Reduced to $63,500, 9544759068

2014 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

2014 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger Factory installed options: 300 four stroke with digital shift and throttle, Fiberglass t-top, Dive ladder, Deck mounted rod holders, 10' Power pole with adapter plate, Livewell leaning post with back rest, Stereo, Compartment lighting, Compass, Tilt hydraulic steering, Trim tabs with indicators, Fresh and raw water washdown, Aeration system for livewells, Painted underside of hard top to match color of boat, Powder coated hardtop, misters  Touting the advanced feel of a feature-packed, open water water design, the 2410 Bay Ranger is built to excel in a wide range of saltwater angling, whether it's stripers in the Northeast, groupers in the Gulf, or redfish along the coast. Inside, the shallow-drafting 2410 features the added confidence of a deeper gunnel and a world of deck and storage space. The custom console maximizes floor space while also providing extra back mounting options for today's larger fishfinders and navigation gear. Up front, a fiberglass cooler doubles as a seat and is easily shifted for for quick access to the available head. Looking aft, our exclusive pultruded transom spans the width of the boat, delivering even more deck space to work big fish. Additional features include mid-ship tie cleats, cast net storage, a freshwater wash down and an available bimini or hard top. From guide trips and tournament competition to relaxing getaways with family and friends, welcome to the NMMA-certified performance of the 2410 Bay Ranger.

2009 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger

St James City, Florida

2009 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2009 Ranger 24 Bay Boat with Trailer. 2009 Yamaha F250 with warranty till 5/14/2015. 4 AGM Batteries. 4 Bank Battery Charger. 8 Ft Power Pole. Lenco Trim Tabs, Stereo, Spreader Lights, 3 Livewells, 36Volt Trolling Motor, Jack Plate, Raymarine Dragonfly. BOAT LOCATION: St James City, FL (33956)

2012 Ranger Boat, 2410 Bay Ranger

2012 Ranger Boat, 2410 Bay Ranger

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Make Ranger - Fishing Boat

Model 2012 Ranger Boat

Length 23.0

2410 Bay Ranger | GREAT CONDITION!$50,000.00CENTER CONSOLE250 Evinrude Email me though eBay if you have any questions or call me at 501.545.0441. Fuel: GasolineHull Material: Fiber GlassHull Length; 23' ft 8" inBeam: 100.5"ETEC motor36 volt Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor Lowrance HDS 10 graph with structure scanHas Hamby bow protector

2013 23' Ranger 2410

2013 23' Ranger 2410

College Station, Texas

For more details visit: http://www.BoatsFSBO.com/97801 Please contact boat owner Lynn at 731-426-3164. I have a 2013 Ranger 2410 24 Bay boat for sale. The motor is 2013 Mercury Verado 250 and trailer is 2013 Ranger AF6000. T-Tops and full lowrance radar sonar 129 inch touch screens. Navionics gold chips Gulf of Mexico and Pacific. Trailer. This boat has under 300 hours and is in GREAT condition, I just don't have the time to use it anymore

2014 Ranger Boats 2410 Bay

2014 Ranger Boats 2410 Bay

Martinsville, Virginia

Make Ranger Boats

Length 24' 9"

$376 Monthly

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Ranger 24, 1975

The Oriole is a great boat for weekend cruising, racing, or even longer adventures. Fun and easy to sail. We bought it about a year ago and have put a lot of work into it.

We just sailed down the Inside Passage from Skagway, AK and now have the boat moored in Shilshole. The trailer is also down here.

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Ranger 24, 1975 sailboat

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Hi Richman7777, I just bought my first sailboat last weekend, which is a Ranger 24. I'm sailing it in the SF Bay. Did I understand your post correctly that there were only 65 of these boats made? Very interesting! Greg  

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I suppose this thread is way too old but just in case, does anyone know the name of Tom Hukle's (Yacht Riggers) Kent Ranger 24 in Seattle? I bought his Haida 26 about 48 years ago. He said he then bought a new Ranger 24. I never saw it or pics so am just curious what it looked like (colors) and it's name. Thanks.  

TSOJOURNER said: Ranger 24 FYI : The above comment is true. If you are referring to a Ranger 24 - it would have to be a Kent Ranger 24 familiar in the Pacific Northwest. But Ranger Yachts of So. Cal was built by Jensen Marine [who also built the Cal sailboats]. The sizes of Jensen Marine Rangers were 23 ft., 26 ft. up to 37 ft. They were designed by Gary Mull (exclusively). The Kent Ranger was designed by Ray Richards. They are lighter but not faster. I would definitely opt for a Ranger 23 or preferably a Ranger 26 due to its better construction quality and ease of handling. Click to expand...
Putnamehere said: I suppose this thread is way too old but just in case, does anyone know the name of Tom Hukle's (Yacht Riggers) Kent Ranger 24 in Seattle? I bought his Haida 26 about 48 years ago. He said he then bought a new Ranger 24. I never saw it or pics so am just curious what it looked like (colors) and it's name. Thanks. Click to expand...
Richman7777 said: I make decent speed (5.5-6.5 knots or less in light wind average) with my KR24 but won't pretend it's a very viable racer because you can't take the motor out of the water to race... that costs you about a half knot off the top. That said, I guess racing isn't everything. Here... Log in or sign up to view A few examples of just having some fun. Yes, the deck is solid. It's not really heavy because most of the deck is very thin. It's only thick where it needs to be strong. The boat weighs 3150 pounds dry with a 1400 pound keel. I haven't tried this yet, but I plan to. How about calling Ray Richards to ask about the KR24? Richards, Raymond H, Phone: (949) 642-6592? I have the original invoice for my boat as well as the factory brochure - but it's all 'chicken-scratched' up with the sail selection drawings of the buyer, or salesman - not sure which. They are not a very flat bottom boat. That's good and bad. They are about the smoothest rough water boat you will encounter but all that smoothness costs you in speed. I'm not pretending I won't be slower than most boats like a San Juan 24' but I will be safer and I'll have more usable space inside by a margin. I wouldn't pretend it would be as fast as nearly any 28' boat - that would be silly. But neither does the Dana 24' pretend to be fast and I can sail circles around the Dana... and have, since a buddy owns one and I did that as a point to rib him with over a glass of wine and many laughs. They are different boats designed for different purposes. Click to expand...
Hairy-o said: I also have. R24 and totally agree the boat is very stable, and maintains a decent hull speed. Click to expand...
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    RANGER 24. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing ...

  2. Ranger 24

    The Ranger 24 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. The hull has a single hard chine and positive flotation, making the boat unsinkable. It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed swept fin keel.

  3. Ranger 24

    Ranger 24 is a 23′ 11″ / 7.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Raymond Richards and built by Ranger Fiberglass Boats (USA) starting in 1974. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session.

  4. Ranger 24?

    Ranger 24. FYI : The above comment is true. If you are referring to a Ranger 24 - it would have to be a Kent Ranger 24 familiar in the Pacific Northwest. But Ranger Yachts of So. Cal was built by Jensen Marine [who also built the Cal sailboats]. The sizes of Jensen Marine Rangers were 23 ft., 26 ft. up to 37 ft.

  5. 1976 ranger 24

    The Ranger 24 is a Kent, WA built boat. They are commonly referred to as Kent Rangers to distinguish them from the California Rangers (a different company). Your boat was designed by Raymond Richards and is a variant of the ocean/blue water boat model the "Haida 26." Richards designed it to be blue water worthy with the cockpit and lazerette ...

  6. Ranger 24

    The Ranger 24 is a 23.92ft masthead sloop designed by Raymond H. Richards and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) since 1974. The Ranger 24 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.

  7. Ranger 24?????

    Ranger 23 Sequim WA. Jun 28, 2007. #8. (Kent) Ranger 24 exists. Ray Richards of Seattle designed several boats in the mid '70s, built in Kent WA by Ranger Boats (not to be confused with Ranger Yachts). There is a 20', 24' and 26' Kent Ranger and a small dinghy. They are distinctively different from Gary Mull designs.

  8. Review of Ranger 24

    The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Ranger 24 is about 103 kg/cm, alternatively 581 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 103 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 581 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

  9. 76 Kent Ranger 24'

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  11. Anybody Know About Ranger24??

    Jun 9, 2005. #9. Ranger 24 is a different ranger than 23 and 26. These were built here in the NW in Kent, WA. Not a badly built boat, and like was said before, a bit tender. Never had one come in with much structural problems, and I suppose if you get one cheap enough, it would be ok for local lake racing.

  12. Ranger 23

    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.

  13. Kent Ranger Sailboat Owners

    Kent Ranger Sailboat Owners. Private group. ·. 175 members. Join group. About this group. A community for owners of Ranger Sailboats made in Kent, WA including the Ranger Minto Sailing Dinghy, R12, R20, R24, and R26. The intent of this group is to serve as a resource and connection hub for owners of these awesome sailboats! Private.

  14. Ranger 2410 Bay Boats for sale

    2009 Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2009 Ranger 24 Bay Boat with Trailer. 2009 Yamaha F250 with warranty till 5/14/2015. 4 AGM Batteries. 4 Bank Battery Charger. 8 Ft Power Pole. Lenco Trim Tabs, Stereo, Spreader Lights, 3 Livewells, 36Volt Trolling Motor, Jack Plate, Raymarine Dragonfly. BOAT LOCATION: St James City, FL (33956) ...

  15. Ranger 24 pocket cruiser

    Ranger 24 pocket cruiser - $2,900 (Edmonds) Ranger 24 pocket cruiser. -. $2,900. (Edmonds) Sailboat, fin keel, pocket cruiser, Raymond Richards designed, built 1975 by Kent Ranger boats. Images from a couple weeks ago when the bottom was painted and topsides buffed/waxed. Electric outboard ( torqueedo travel 1103 CL longshaft with travel bags ...

  16. Sail Ranger boats for sale

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  17. Ranger 24, 1975, Seattle, Washington, sailboat for sale from Sailing

    Ranger 24, 1975, Seattle, Washington, yacht for sale, sailboat for sale. 6/28/15, ... Ranger 24, 1975 The Oriole is a great boat for weekend cruising, racing, or even longer adventures. Fun and easy to sail. We bought it about a year ago and have put a lot of work into it.

  18. Any Kent Ranger 24 owners out there?

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  19. Ranger sailboats for sale by owner.

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  20. 1973 Kent Ranger 24' Sailboat

    1973 Kent Ranger. "The Ranger 24 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Raymond H. Richards as an International Offshore Rule Quarter Ton class racer-cruiser and first built in 1974." Wikipedia. The boat is a 7.3 m monohull sailboat and built by Ranger Fiberglass Boats (USA). Everything is there to set up to sail with a family ...

  21. Ranger 24?

    If you are referring to a Ranger 24 - it would have to be a Kent Ranger 24 familiar in the Pacific Northwest. But Ranger Yachts of So. Cal was built by Jensen Marine [who also built the Cal sailboats]. The sizes of Jensen Marine Rangers were 23 ft., 26 ft. up to 37 ft. They were designed by Gary Mull (exclusively).

  22. Ranger boats for sale

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  23. 2024 Ranger 200C, Piedmont South Carolina

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