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This boat would be a pretty good choice for either an entry-level club racer or a coastal cruiser.

The Ranger Yacht division of Jensen Marine was created in 1969 to build performance-oriented boats designed by Gary Mull. Jensen’s Cal division had been successful with both racer/cruisers (Cal 34 and Cal 40) and pure cruisers (Cal 46), but the Ranger line was racier, with consistent styling and appearance throughout the series.

Ranger stopped building the 33 in 1978, after 464 boats had been turned out. Many minor changes were made over the years of production, and boats built after 1974 are generally more desirable, with restyled interiors and a diesel engine option.

Bangor Punta was an early boatbuilding conglomerate, and included Cal, O’Day, and Ranger sailboats, plus several powerboat building companies. Several changes of ownership later, the three sailboat companies gradually sank in a sea of red ink, with O’Day and Cal finally succumbing in the spring of 1989, several years after Ranger bit the dust.

With a subtle but attractive sheerline, low cabin trunk, and reverse transom, the Ranger 33 was very modern in appearance in 1969. The styling looks very traditional compared to late-1980s Eurostyling, however.

Underwater, the boat has a moderate aspect ratio fin keel, flattish run without the distorted buttock lines typical of IOR boats, and a semi-balanced spade rudder. The keel would look perfectly at home on a modern racer/cruiser, since it has a vertical trailing edge and a sloping leading edge. Radical keel shapes were as common around 1970 as they are today. The Ranger 33’s fin keel, on the other hand, is conservative and reasonably efficient.

Sailing Performance

The original sales brochure produced for the Ranger 33 defines the boat as a “high performance racing design by Gary Mull,” and that’s a reasonable summary of the boat’s performance compared to her contemporaries. The 33’s PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) rating of about 153 looks pretty sporty when you put the boat up against other boats that were in production in the early to mid 1970s: the Cal 34 rates 174; the Pearson 33, 174; the Columbia 34-2, 170.

Since the Ranger 33’s production spanned such a long period, however, there were a lot of other boats of about the same size with similar ratings by the late years of her manufacture. Mid-70s IOR-derived racer/cruisers were beamier, roomier, stiffer, and frequently faster than the Ranger 33, which was designed in the last years of the CCA (Cruising Club of America) rule. The Ranger 33 had a poor IOR (International Offshore Rule) rating, particularly compared to more modern fully-developed IOR-based production boats.

Owners report that the boat has one negative sailing characteristic: a tendency to rapidly develop weather helm as she heels. The normal, rational remedy is to reduce sail.

As a rule, relatively flat-bottom boats such as the Ranger 33 like to be sailed on their feet. Narrow beam gives the boat somewhat lower initial stability than many dual-purpose boats built today, despite the 40% ballast/displacement ratio. A modern mainsail reefing system would make it possible to reduce sail area quickly, but you’ll find old-fashioned roller reefing on most Ranger 33s.

Like most boats of this size built in the early ’70s, the Ranger 33 was originally fitted with a tiller. The tiller certainly provides adequate power to steer the boat, particularly since the rudder area is semi-balanced. In fact, the rudder may be a little too balanced. Owners report that if you put the rudder hard over, the tiller can just about knock you down as the water flow begins to act on the forward section of the rudder.

Many later boats are equipped with wheel steering, and a lot of earlier boats have no doubt been retrofitted with wheels. In any retrofit installation, you should carefully survey the workmanship. Look particularly for signs of strain, such as gelcoat crazing around the pedestal base or tabbing failure around sheave mounting blocks. Examining for cable wear and proper tensioning would be a normal part of a survey on any boat with this type of steering gear.

Check the condition of the tiller itself. One owner reported having to replace two tillers, which delaminated.

In tiller-steered boats, the helmsman’s position is somewhat awkward for shorthanded sailing, particularly on boats with end-of-boom sheeting. The helmsman sits at the forward end of the cockpit, ahead of both the jib sheet winches and the mainsheet.

One criticism several owners voiced about the rig is that the main boom is not strong enough. With endof-boom sheeting, a good vang is required to flatten the sail, but you could fold the boom in the middle with a lot of vang tension in heavy air.

The Ranger 33 is definitely a performance boat. This certainly does not preclude its use as a coastal cruiser, nor does it mean the boat is hard to sail. It’s a good, fast boat, which, if updated with modern sails and sailhandling equipment, could still be a formidable PHRF club racer.

Construction

By today’s standards, the Ranger 33 is not an extremely light-displacement boat. She was fairly light for her day—remember that most boats still had long keels and attached rudders in 1970—but not exceptionally so. Her Cal 34 stablemate, for example, was 1,000 pounds lighter on the same waterline length.

The Ranger 33 makes extensive use of modular fiberglass moldings, including a deck liner and extensive interior furniture moldings. The original interior was almost completely molded fiberglass with teak trim. Late in the production run, the interior was restyled somewhat to provide a more woody look, which was the rage by the mid 1970s.

Extensive hull and deck liners can make alterations or repairs to wiring and plumbing difficult, as these systems are frequently installed behind molded components. Some of the wiring in the Ranger 33 is inaccessible.

Several owners report that the support system for the deck-stepped mast is not strong enough. Mast compression is borne by a wood column which is attached to the main bulkhead. The main bulkhead also carries the upper shroud loads via strap-type chainplates.

This bulkhead was designed to be glassed to both hull and deck, but one owner told us that the bulkhead in his boat was only glassed to the hull—the overhead glassing had been omitted. The bulkhead had come partially adrift, allowing the boat to wrack in this heavily-loaded area.

Another owner reported measurable deck deflection around the mast step on top of the cabin. This could be the result of inadequate filling between the deck and the overhead liner in the way of the mast support column, or may mean a partially detached main bulkhead.

A deck-stepped mast requires not only good engineering, but careful quality control in construction to make sure the designer’s intentions are fulfilled. Since several owners report problems in this area on the Ranger 33, a very careful survey of the mast support structure is called for. Stress cracks around the mast step, joinerwork around the bulkhead that doesn’t quite line up properly, and inability to keep proper headstay tension are symptoms that may indicate a problem.

You should also pay attention to the aft lower chainplate anchorages, which simply bolt through the deck.

Originally, the Ranger 33 had teak toerails. Later models use a perforated aluminum toerail, which is certainly less maintenance. Some owners report small leaks along the hull-to-deck joint, as well as around the chainplates.

There are no bearings supporting the rudder stock on early boats, and this can eventually result in slop in the rudder as the rudder tube wears. One owner installed Teflon shims between the stock and rudder tube, which both eliminates play and reduces friction.

Excessive wear will show up in the form of a rudder stock that clunks around in the rudder tube. You can check this with the boat out of the water by grasping the rudder and trying to move it from side to side. In the water, the wear shows up as a spongy feel in the steering, or in extreme cases as a clunk when the boat is tacked.

Tankage for both fuel and water is minimal: 20 gallons of each. For more than weekend cruising, you’ll need to increase at least the water capacity.

A gasoline Atomic 4 was the standard engine. A 16 hp Universal diesel was optional from 1975 onward. Either engine is adequate power for the boat. Engine access for either engine is only fair, despite the fact that the engine box sticks well into the main cabin.

Be careful handling a tiller-steered Ranger 33 under power. Prop wash past the rudder can cause the tiller to crash over if you try to apply a lot of helm.

Most complaints about the Ranger 33’s construction are age-related. Serious concerns are the main bulkhead/mast support system, and rudder tube wear. Both of these problems should show up on any reasonably careful survey, and may not be cause for rejecting the boat if you feel confident in your ability to analyze the problem and make repairs. Obviously, the price of the boat should reflect the amount of work necessary to correct serious flaws.

With only 9′ 7″ of beam, there’s not a lot of hull volume in the Ranger 33. By comparison, the current Pearson 33—a typical more modern cruiser/racer—is 11′ wide. Somehow, that extra foot and a half of beam translates into a lot more interior space.

The Ranger 33 has a decent interior layout, but the proportions seem slightly miniaturized to fit in all the pieces, particularly in the galley and nav station. At the same time, at least there is a nav station; in 1970, the navigator usually used the icebox top. The forward cabin has the usual V-berths, wide at the head and narrow at the foot. A fiberglass hatch overhead provides fair-weather ventilation, but that’s about it for fresh air. Headroom is just over 6′ in the forward cabin.

A small head compartment is just aft of the forward cabin, offset to port. A dogleg in the bulkhead between the head and cabin renders the toilet a fairly tight fit. There is some storage space under the head sink, with a shelf above. Headroom is 6′.

On the port side of the main cabin is a U-shaped dinette, which can be converted to a double berth. Ranger’s advertising optimistically lists the dinette and settee opposite as seating eight people. That means squeezing five people into the dinette. We wouldn’t want to be one of them.

Realistically, three would be perfectly comfortable eating dinner, four would fit but would have little room for their plates. For more than four, you’ll need to limit your entertaining to cocktails and conversation, as the table is not expandable. If you’d like to feed more, you could devise a drop leaf for the passageway side of the table.

There’s 6′ 2″ of headroom on centerline in the main cabin. Headroom is fairly constant throughout the boat, as the top of the cabin is parallel to the cabin sole. In profile, the cabin top appears to slope downward further forward, but this illusion is the result of the rising sheerline forward. Gary Mull draws some very nice boats, and the 33 is one of them.

As designed, there is no ventilation in the main cabin, except for the main companionway. A large flat space atop the deckhouse just abaft the mast cries out for a modern, aluminum-framed deck hatch. Since there’s no molded boss for a hatch, you should build up a teak hatch coaming for mounting the hatch, rather than just bolting it to the deck. This raises the hatch slightly, perhaps keeping the interior drier, and it stiffens the deck in the way of the hatch cutout.

Main cabin storage is somewhat limited, with shelves outboard of the settee and dinette, bulk storage beneath.

The galley and nav station are at the aft end of the main cabin. The port-side galley has room for a twoor three-burner stove with oven. Unless an owner has retrofitted with propane, it will be an alcohol stove. In our opinion, pressurized alcohol stoves should be consigned to the nearest dumpster at the first opportunity.

An icebox is built in under the counter just aft of the stove. It’s a long reach to the bottom of the box for a short person, and a potentially hazardous one if the stove is fired up while you’re trying to get things out of the box. A single sink is mounted in the galley counter at its inboard end.

Aside from a locker under the sink and a shelf behind the stove, there is virtually no storage space in the galley. Instead, racks for plates and utensils are built into the shelf outboard of the dinette, forward of the partial bulkhead separating the galley from the rest of the main cabin.

If you’re only going to store plates, glassware, and flatware in these main cabin racks, they will be fairly convenient to use. If you have to get access to them while you’re cooking, it will be a nuisance, particularly if there are guests seated in the dinette. With a long stretch, you can reach over the stove to the main cabin racks, but we wouldn’t recommend it when the stove is in use.

A hand-operated fresh water pump supplies water to the sink. If you don’t want to add pressure water, replace the hand pump with a foot-operated Whale pump. You’ll be surprised at how much easier it is to rinse dishes when you can use both hands.

Opposite the galley is a nav station, which uses the head of the quarterberth as a seat. The chart table is small, but is large enough to take a chart book such as the Chart Kit. You’ll have to use your imagination to figure out how to mount navigation instruments, since there are no suitable shelves. It would be possible to attach bracket-mounted items such as a VHF radio to the underside of the deck, using stainless steel self-tappers into the plywood core. Obviously, these screws must not penetrate to the upper skin of the deck.

Sitting at the chart table is awkward. The flat of the cabin sole ends at the inboard edge of the nav station, and the side of the hull rises sharply in the footwell, making it difficult to sit facing the chart table. Instead, you’ll probably sit at an angle, with your legs can’ted toward the center of the boat. It’s somewhat awkward, but it could be a lot worse. The quarterberth itself is roomy and comfortable. If it hasn’t already been done, you can install an opening port in the side of the cockpit well next to the quarterberth.

The interior of the Ranger 33 is quite livable for two people, and even for four for short cruises. The primary drawbacks are mediocre ventilation and lack of usable storage space, both of which can be improved by the owner.

While the layout is good, it is somewhat cramped due to the narrow beam of the boat. The same arrangement in a boat a foot wider would seem remarkably more roomy.

Conclusions

The boats in the Ranger line were designed to be more powerful and faster than their Cal sisters. Many of these boats have been raced, and raced hard. A careful survey will be required to see if the boat is in reasonable condition.

According to our owners’ reports, the Ranger 33 has an average history of hull blistering. There are no indications of particular model years to avoid. In November, 1969, the base price of the Ranger 33 was about $18,000. This did not include some pretty basic items: lifelines and pulpits, bilge pump, stove, anodized spars. You even had to pay extra if you wanted fabric-covered cushions rather than vinyl!

You’re likely to find big variations in sailhandling equipment on Ranger 33s. On boats that are still actively raced, you may well find state-of-the-art gear: ball-bearing travelers, self-tailing winches, the whole nine yards. On a boat that was never raced, or has not been raced in years, you may well find the type of gear that was on boats 20 years ago—dreadfully old-fashioned and inefficient.

Some Ranger 33s have been cruised extensively. We know of one which made a Pacific circumnavigation. Boats that have been used for cruising may well have added amenities such as hot and cold water, shower, and gas cooking—all of which are near-necessities to move cruising beyond the camping out stage.

The rather paltry standard equipment list means that boats will be equipped very differently. This complicates a purchase decision, because you have to factor in the quality and age of retrofitted equipment, as well as competence of the installation itself.

Even if you have a lot of experience in systems maintenance, you should specifically request that your surveyor pay particular attention to creature comforts that have been added over the years.

The Ranger 33 would still be a pretty good choice for an entry-level club racer. A boat that has been raced is probably not encumbered with a lot of fancy, heavy goodies, yet it is likely to have the same rating as a “cruisier” version.

This would also be a pretty good coastal cruiser for a couple, although tankage, storage, and other amenities would need augmentation. You’ll have to do some comparison shopping, particularly in today’s market, when late-model used boats may sell for little more than tired, much older designs.

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Thank you for a well written and detailed article.

This review should be the standard template for all sailboats in the under-40 ft category. (I have no experience in larger craft – those may benefit from critiques with which I am not familiar.)

It is not only well written but written well, making it easy to understand and with the observations qualified when necessary.

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The Ranger 33 is a 33.17ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) between 1969 and 1978.

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The Ranger 33 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.

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The Ranger 33 Sailboat

The Ranger 33, a masthead cruising sloop, was designed by Gary Mull and built in the USA by Ranger Yachts Inc.

'Random' is one of the later models which were produced with wheel steering. Earlier versions had a tiller.

Published Specification for the Ranger 33

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with spade rudder

Hull Material:  GRP

Length Overall:  33'2" / 10.11m

Waterline Length:  26'3" / 8.00m

Beam:  9'7" / 2.9m

Draft:  5'0", 1.5m

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop

Displacement:  10,500lb / 2,041kg

Designer:  Gary Mull

Builder:  Ranger Yachts (USA)

Year First Built:  1969

Year Last Built:  1978

Number Built:  464

Published Design Ratios for the Ranger 33

Sail Area/Displacement Ra tio:  17.7

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  42.9

Displacement/Length Ratio:  259

Comfort Ratio:  28.2

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.8

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  Ranger 33

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.7 suggests that the Ranger 33 will approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.9 means that the Ranger 33 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 259, tells us the Ranger 33 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 28.2 suggests that crew comfort of a Ranger 33 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness. 

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Ranger 33 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

The Ranger 33 Sailboat: A Classic Racer/Cruiser by Gary Mull

If you are looking for a fast, fun and versatile sailing boat that can handle both racing and cruising, you might want to check out the Ranger 33 sailboat. This boat was designed by Gary Mull, one of the most influential American yacht designers of the 20th century, and built by Ranger Yachts, a division of Bangor Punta, between 1969 and 1978.

The Ranger 33 is a classic example of a well-balanced, good-looking and easy-to-sail boat that has stood the test of time. In this article, we will give you an overview of the Ranger 33 sailing boat, its accommodation, hull and deck, mast and rigging, keel and rudder, and some of its pros and cons.

Overview The Ranger 33  can accommodate up to six people in two cabins and a saloon.

It was inspired by the Cal 40, another successful racer/cruiser by Mull that won many offshore races in the 1960s. The Ranger 33 was one of the first boats to feature a reverse transom, a low cabin trunk and a subtle but attractive sheerline that gave it a modern and sleek appearance. It was also one of the last boats to be designed under the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule, which favored long overhangs and narrow beams.

The Ranger 33 was built by Ranger Yachts, a division of Bangor Punta, in Costa Mesa, California. Bangor Punta was an early boatbuilding conglomerate that also owned Cal, O'Day and several powerboat companies. The Ranger line was created to produce performance-oriented boats that were racier than the Cal or O'Day models.

The Ranger 33 was one of the most popular models in the Ranger series, with 464 boats produced between 1969 and 1978. Many minor changes were made over the years of production, such as restyled interiors, diesel engine options and wheel steering.

The Ranger 33 has a PHRF rating of about 153, which means it is faster than many other boats of its size and era. It is still competitive in club racing today, especially in light to moderate winds. It is also suitable for coastal cruising, as it has a comfortable cockpit, a bright and airy interior and enough space for storage and living aboard for short periods. It is easy to sail and handle, with good balance and stability. It is also relatively affordable and easy to maintain.

Accommodation The Ranger 33 has an accommodation layout that can sleep up to six people in two cabins and a saloon. The forward cabin has a V-berth with storage underneath and shelves on both sides. There is also an opening hatch for ventilation and light. The saloon has two settees that can be used as single berths or converted into a double berth with an insert cushion. There is also a folding table that can be stowed away when not in use. The saloon has four opening ports and two fixed windows for natural light and air circulation.

The galley is located on the port side of the companionway. It has a two-burner stove with an oven, a sink with a manual water pump, an icebox and some storage cabinets and drawers. The navigation station is located on the starboard side of the companionway. It has a chart table with storage underneath, an electrical panel and some instruments.

The head is located aft of the navigation station on the starboard side. It has a marine toilet with a holding tank or overboard discharge option, a sink with a manual water pump, a shower with a sump pump and some storage lockers. The aft cabin is located on the port side, behind the galley. It has a large quarter berth that can sleep two people, a hanging locker and a shelf.

The interior of the Ranger 33 is finished with teak wood trim and white fiberglass panels. The upholstery is usually blue or beige. The headroom is about 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) in the saloon and 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) in the forward cabin.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Ranger 33 is made of fiberglass with a balsa core for stiffness and insulation. The deck is also made of fiberglass with a balsa core, except for the cabin top, which is solid fiberglass. The hull-to-deck joint is bonded with fiberglass and secured with stainless steel bolts. The deck has a molded-in nonskid pattern for traction and safety.

The cockpit of the Ranger 33 is spacious and comfortable, with long and wide seats that can accommodate up to six people. There is a large lazarette locker on the starboard side and a smaller one on the port side for storage. There is also a propane locker on the port side that can hold two tanks. The cockpit has a tiller or a wheel steering option, with an engine control panel and a compass mounted on the pedestal or bulkhead. The cockpit has a reverse transom with a swim ladder for easy access to the water.

The deck of the Ranger 33 has a low profile and a clean layout, with all lines led aft to the cockpit through organizers and clutches. There are two primary winches on the cockpit coaming, two secondary winches on the cabin top and two halyard winches on the mast. There are also two genoa tracks with cars and two spinnaker blocks on the deck. The deck has a bow pulpit, stern rail and stanchions with double lifelines for safety. There is also an anchor locker on the foredeck with a bow roller and a cleat.

Mast and Rigging The mast of the Ranger 33 is made of aluminum and is stepped on the deck or on the keel, depending on the model year. The mast has two sets of spreaders and a jumper strut at the top. The mast has internal halyards for the main, jib and spinnaker. The mast has an optional fractional rig option, which has a shorter mast and a larger mainsail.

The rigging of the Ranger 33 is made of stainless steel wire with swaged terminals. The rigging has a single forestay, a single backstay, upper and lower shrouds and intermediate shrouds. The rigging has an optional baby stay or inner forestay for cutter rig option, which allows for a smaller jib or staysail.

The sails of the Ranger 33 are made of dacron or other synthetic materials. The sails include a mainsail, a jib or genoa, and a spinnaker. The mainsail has one or two reef points and slides or slugs on the luff. The mainsail has an optional in-mast or in-boom reefing system for easier handling. The jib or genoa has hanks or roller furling on the luff. The spinnaker has a pole or bowsprit for downwind sailing.

Keel and Rudder The keel of the Ranger 33 is a fixed fin keel that is bolted to the hull with stainless steel bolts. The keel is made of lead and has a vertical trailing edge and a sloping leading edge. The keel has a moderate aspect ratio and is reasonably efficient. The rudder of the Ranger 33 is an internally-mounted spade rudder that is attached to the hull with stainless steel gudgeons and pintles. The rudder is made of fiberglass with a foam core and has a semi-balanced shape that reduces helm pressure.

Pros and Cons The Ranger 33 sailboat has many advantages as well as some drawbacks that you should consider before buying one. Here are some of them: Pros:

• Fast, fun and versatile boat that can handle both racing and cruising; 
• Well-balanced, good-looking and easy-to-sail boat that has stood the test of time;
• Comfortable cockpit, bright and airy interior and enough space for storage and living aboard;
• Affordable and easy to maintain boat that has many spare parts available;
• Classic design by Gary Mull that has many loyal fans.
• Tends to develop weather helm as it heels, requiring sail reduction;
• Not very stiff or roomy compared to newer designs;
• Has some common problems such as deck leaks, chainplate corrosion, blistering, etc;
• Has limited tankage capacity for water and fuel;
• Has limited headroom in some areas.

Conclusion The Ranger 33 yacht is a classic racer/cruiser by Gary Mull that offers fast, fun and versatile sailing that can handle both racing and cruising. It is a well-balanced, good-looking and easy-to-sail boat that has a comfortable cockpit, a bright and airy interior and enough space for storage and living aboard. It is also affordable and easy to maintain, with many spare parts available. It is a classic design by Gary Mull that has many loyal fans.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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When yacht design pundits assemble lists of worthwhile plastic classics, the venerable Ranger 33 often makes the top 10 – which is precisely why two of them are owned by Latitude staffers. We have to admit, though, that before buying ours we knew relatively little about these well-loved relics, except that every time we’d query folks who’d sailed R-33s extensively, they would say things like, “Ah, dude, those are g-r-e-a-t boats!”

Designed by Gary Mull in the late ’60s, this enduring fiberglass sloop is one of an impressive family of similarly-styled ‘small yachts’ produced under the appellation Ranger between ’69 and ’78 which promised high quality construction and high performance on the race course. The sporty little Ranger 23 probably enjoyed the greatest success in assembling one-design fleets – most notably in San Diego – while the Ranger 37 made the biggest headlines when Muniquita won the SORC in 1973, which, at that time, was the ultimate proving ground. But the Ranger 33 was the design that seemed to embody the best qualities of the entire line. She was an ideal ‘combination boat’ which was fast on a race course, yet had ample interior amenities for cruising in relative comfort. Inventor Roger Jones, who knew many of the folks that produced these little gems, recalls, “She was the pride and joy of everyone in the plant.”

Today, 34 years after their introduction, Ranger 33s are still popular as both easy-sailing club racers and bargain cruisers. From Seattle to San Diego and from Chicago to the Chesapeake, you can find plenty of longtime owners who proudly pamper them and are reluctant to move on to more modern designs. R-33s achieved recent notoriety when Ted Morgan’s Seattle-based Diminished Capacity won Division A in the 2000 Pacific Cup, and in the 2002 event when Bob Gray’s Oakland-based sistership, Coquelicot, took second in Division A and sixth in fleet. Untold numbers of them have proved successful as coastal cruisers and at least a few have crossed oceans.

Back in the mid-’60s, the Cal 20 – believe it or not – was the hot ticket for inshore racing. But Gary Mull’s first boat, the Santana 22, soon began stealing the little Cal’s thunder. By the end of the decade, after also designing the Santana 27, Mull had come into the limelight as chief designer of newly-formed Ranger Yachts, an affiliate of Jensen Marine which produced the Cal line of Lapworth-designed sailboats.

The 1970s were the West Coast’s heyday of production boatbuilding, with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of buyers awaiting every boat that came off the line. There were low-priced boats like O’Days and mid-priced boats such as Cals, while Rangers appealed to the higher end of the production boat market.

George Bristol, who headed up Ranger’s production team back then, recalls having ‘spirited debates’ with Mull over the R-33’s beam during the planning stages. Mull initially wanted it very narrow and racy, but was gradually won over to the marketability of a combo boat. It was the right idea at the right time, and sales soon took off. Although former employees say there was always a great emphasis on quality workmanship, they were able to complete roughly one boat a week.

According to former Jensen Marine staffers, one of the primary reasons for creating the Ranger line was to expand sales to the East Coast. During the swingin’ ’60s and ’70s, the Left Coast, and by extension the name ‘Cal’, often conjured up negative connotations in the minds of proper eastern yachtsmen. Even Cal 40s, which were becoming all the rage on the West Coast, sold poorly back east. But since the name Ranger was free of such image problems, the R-33 and others in the line sold well on both coasts.

Described in its original sales brochure as a “high performance cruiser,” the R-33 outperformed most of her contemporary rivals, such as Cal 34s, Pearson 33s and Columbia 34s, yet came equipped with a cruisy interior that was reasonably comfy, in spite of her comparatively narrow 9’7″ beam. With her subtle yet graceful sheer line, reverse transom and relatively low cabin trunk, she had a classy, modern look when she was first introduced in 1969. Beneath the surface, her moderate fin keel – 4,500 lbs of lead encased in fiberglass – and spade rudder made her responsive, while short spreaders and inboard chainplates allowed narrower sheeting angles for better upwind performance. The earliest Ranger 33s were tiller-driven and had teak toerails and trim, but by the mid-’70s wheel steering was standard as were slotted aluminum toerails, and much of the modular fiberglass interior moldings of the early boats were replaced by teak trim and paneling. The early R-33s were all fitted with gas-powered Atomic 4 engines, but by mid-decade 16-horse Universal diesels were a popular option.

The last boats in the Ranger line were produced in 1978, with the final R-33 numbered 464. The parent company of both Ranger and Jensen, Bangor Punta, was going through an internal upheaval at the time – we’ll call it corporate restructuring – and when the smoke cleared in ’81, the Ranger name was shelved and the Cal division moved to Florida. Not long afterwards B.P. decided to get out of the boatbuilding business altogether, so Mull found a client to buy the Ranger molds. Sadly though, B.P. destroyed them rather than allow the line to continue under new ownership.

One aspect of the entire Ranger line that was unique at the time was that they were all offered with either a tall or short rig. On the R-33, the difference – masts were 45 feet or 42 feet above the water, respectively – translated to about 80 square feet of working sail area. In either case, though, the masthead rig allowed for a powerful chute.

Although we don’t pretend to know the complete racing history of these smart little boats, we get the impression that in the early days one design fleets were common on both coasts. These days they still sail well to their PHRF rating (150 to 159 depending on mast height and sailing venue). Here on the Bay, one of the most ardent R-33 campaigners is Michael Yovino-Young, whose tricked-out Boogie Woogie has probably won more Friday Night Races at Berkeley YC than any other boat over the 17-year history of the series. A few years ago his dedicated longtime crew was dumbfounded when Michael told them he planned to sell her. But a few weeks later he had a change of heart. “I thought, ‘I love this boat, why would I sell her?'” And when he gave the news to his crew, two of them broke into tears. Michael claims that Boogie Woogie is at her best in nasty, choppy conditions, when she often keeps up with J/105s and Tartan 10s – boats that, naturally, should cream her on flat water.

Of their Pacific Cup successes, both Ted Morgan and Bob Gray give much of the credit to their boats’ inherent sailing qualities, although they had both done extensive upgrades and sailed with excellent, well-practiced crews. Gray figures he averaged 7.6 knots during the 2,070-mile trip. Morgan, who sailed right down the rhumbline during his atypically-light-air passage, tells of “doing 8s, 9s and 10s all day long” – although these 10,500-lb displacement hulls never actually surf. Morgan (who has now upgraded to a Frers 41) did little local racing with Diminished Capacity, but he and his family enjoyed cruising Pacific Northwest waters aboard her, including a memorable trip up to Princess Louisa Inlet. Gray, who has done more Catalina races aboard Coquelicot than he can count, once found himself in 50 knots of wind en route to Drake’s Bay. “It scared the hell out of me, but the boat did fine.” A footnote of Coquelicot’s history is that her previous owner cruised her all the way to Alaska and back.

When we put out the word that we were seeking Ranger 33 input, we received a stack of testimonials, including several from well-known industry figures. As a young man, renowned yacht designer Alan Andrews raced and cruised aboard his parents’ 1971 model named Antares – hull #5. Thinking back on those days he says, “I’m amazed that my parents let me round up a bunch of college and high school kids to race it around buoys and then around the islands in the days before Loran and GPS. During the ’73 Ensenada Race, the crew included Carl Schumacher, who had just started with Gary Mull.” Antares is still in the family and, as Andrews says, “At 33 years old, this Ranger 33 is still a great family boat.”

Phil Lambert of Outbound Yachts has owned both a tall and a short-rigged R-33, one of which he lived aboard while starting up his company. “It was designed before the IOR and before companies started selling from the inside out, so it sails great. Lock the helm and watch her go!” He also shared the fact that he copied “the general feel of the salon” when designing the Outbound 44, as its big ports let in “lots of light.”

While Ranger 33 interiors can’t compare with the elbow room found on beamy contemporary cruisers, they do have 6’+ headroom throughout and can sleep six in a pinch – providing that no one brings much more than a change of underwear and a toothbrush. Most have pressure water and a shower in their enclosed, teak-paneled heads, as well as a workable chart table and a small galley, making them ideal bargain boats for a couple or a small family. In today’s market you can pick one up for less than the cost of a new SUV.

We know of Ranger 33 owners who’ve taken them to the South Pacific, across the Caribbean, up the Eastern Seaboard to the Great Lakes and, of course, to Mexico. But the best cruising anecdotes we’ve heard concern Peter Weiss. Not only did he once race his R-33 to Hawaii with an all-girl crew, but we’re told he survived not one, but two, hurricanes aboard her on a trip up from Mexico.

In case you’re thinking that this all sounds too good to be true, we should tell you that several problems are typical of Ranger 33s: Some owners have had to beef up the support for the mast’s compression post (below the cabin sole), others have had to replace and enhance their rudder bushings and, over time, some hull-to-deck joints have leaked, necessitating the removal of toe rails before recaulking. Still, that’s not a terribly scary list compared to the failings of many 1970s production boats.

The time-honored Ranger 33 is by no means a superyacht or a speed demon, nor was her design particularly radical. She is simply, in Gary Mull’s words, “a really nice little boat” which meets all the design criteria he held in high esteem three decades ago: she’s good looking, well-balanced and sails well on all points of sail. She has a bright, airy interior, plus a comfortable cockpit, and is easily converted from racer to cruiser and back again with minimal effort. No doubt she’ll remain on the plastic classic honor roll for many years to come.

This story was reprinted from the August 2003 issue of Latitude 38.

MY BROTHER-IN-LAW BOUGHT A 33 FOOT RANDER AND I AM LOOKING FOR A GIFT FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. WONDERING IS THERE A BOOK ABOUT THE RANGER BOAT OR MAYBE A WOODEN SCALED DOWN MODEL FOR HIS DESK? THANKS, JAMES

There’s a really nice looking one that just came up for sale in Santa Cruz. 8,000 asking price. That’s a one worth a look.

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Originally published in Chesapeake Bay Magazine – 2006

Time Tested – Ranger 33

by Tom Dove

Magazine boat tests typically are based on inspecting and sailing a boat for half a day. This one covers 26 years. It’s my own boat, CRESCENDO, a 1976 Ranger 33. We’ve sailed many thousands of miles together during those decades, through child-rearing, retirement, storms, calms, breakdowns and fire. She’s been a family boat in every sense of the term.

Ranger Yachts began as a division of Cal Boats in the late 1960s when Cal was a big name in racing under the Cruising Club of America (CCA), Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) and Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) rating rules. Naval architect Gary Mull was recruited as the exclusive designer of a line of fast racer/cruisers for a new division of Jensen Marine to be called Ranger Yachts.

He succeeded brilliantly, beginning with the Ranger 26 and 33. A range of other 23- to 32-foot boats with similar lines followed quickly. His later Ranger 37 was distinctly different, an all-out International Offshore Rule (IOR) racer instead of a transitional design between CCA and IOR.

Enough of the alphabet soup. The Ranger 33, a 1969 design, remained competetive in distance racing for the next two decades and still can hold its own in PHRF club racing. The factories (the main one was in California, but some came from the East Coast) apparently built 464 of them, ending in 1978. The peak production years were apparently from 1974-1976.

The Ranger hull was beamy for its time but is a bit narrow by modern standards. The fin keel and spade rudder were state-of-the-art for 1969 but look huge beside the skinny underwater blades of today’s race boats. The bow and stern overhangs were shorter than many vessels of the sixties but seem very traditional — almost old-fashioned — now. The curved sheer line and high bow were accepted design features then and they still keep the foredeck dry and the spray away from the cockpit today.

Rangers are pretty boats from every angle and their sailing qualities have earned admiration from a whole generation of sailors. Mention one at the clubhouse and somebody will always say, “I used to race on one and we cleaned up with it. Great boat.”

Construction

This is beginning to sound like an advertisement or the boastings of a proud father. The Rangers ARE great boats, but they have flaws. While they were the upscale line from Cal boats, aimed at buyers who wanted a bit more yachtiness, the construction was strictly production-line 1970s. The fit, finish and detailing do not match more expensive production boats of the time, such as Sabre and Tartan. The hull is solid fiberglass laminate while the deck has plywood coring. Wood bulkheads reinforce the hull and a molded pan bonded to the inside provides the base for the furniture. The glass work is good, but not exceptional, and surfaces are not as smooth in hidden areas as in today’s boats.

CRESCENDO had one broken glass bond between the hull and an aft bulkhead when I bought her in 1980, but nothing else has let go since then, despite some hard sailing. The joinery creaks a bit as the hull works in rough conditions.

There’s lots of teak (better than you can buy today) in the cabin, with just enough fiberglass and fabric to make a pleasant living space. The original settee backs were uncomfortable so I replaced them with full-height backs, removable to make wider spaces to serve as berths, and covered everything with high-quality foam cushions and a fabric I had admired on a late-model Jeanneau.

There are few chronic trouble spots in the Ranger 33. The hull/deck joint is strong but often leaks. The ports, especially in pre-1975 models, may leak. Like nearly every other boat of the era, the shroud chainplates will eventually leak as rig stresses flex the boat. Any of these failures can allow water to penetrate the deck core and destroy it.

Some owners report that the base of the mast compression post in the cabin needed shoring up with a block of wood to prevent the cabin top and the sole from indenting. I haven’t had that problem with CRESCENDO. Finally, access to the sides and rear of the engine is atrocious.

For a thirty-year-old boat, this is not a long list of problems and all of them are fairly easy to fix. Careful disassembly and rebedding with a few dollars worth of modern sealant will cure the hull/deck joint and port leaks; CRESCENDO no longer seeps a drop after this treatment. A $30 watertight port at the forward end of the cockpit sole takes care of access to the water pump, transmission and ignition system of the engine.

Ah, yes. The engine. It’s an Atomic Four. Opinions are evenly divided over whether this is the most magnificent piece of machinery ever devised by man or a gift from Satan to eternally thwart human patience. I like these antiquated little chunks of iron.

Even the abused original engine in my boat (which I named “Apocalypse” with its four irritating cylinders: War, Death, Pestilence and Famine), easily submitted to primitive repairs. I could always get it running well enough to reach port, and it once brought me all the way back up the ICW from Charleston on only two of its four cylinders after blowing out a head gasket. That kind of dedication to life is worth something.

I repowered with a professionally built Atomic Four (from Moyer Marine) in 1998, a surprisingly simple job that two of us completed in two days. It has fresh-water cooling, electronic ignition, an electric fuel pump and oversize alternator. It’s a 21st century reworking of 1940 technology that has been utterly reliable. It cost about $3000, compared to over $9000 for a new diesel.

On a solo sail in moderate winds one afternoon last year, I caught and passed two nearly-new 35-foot cruisers, starting from two miles astern — on autopilot and while reading a book in the cockpit. This sort of thing happens all the time, leaving other skippers wondering what they’re doing wrong.

But don’t think that this 30-year old design is faster than a new racer. It isn’t. Recent performance-oriented boats have longer waterlines, lighter hulls, better rigs and more efficient underbodies. Something like a J-105 will eat up anything from the 1970s unless conditions are perfect for the older vessel (stronger wind and rougher water).

The Ranger 33 is also seaworthy, seakindly and responsive. The ballast/displacement ratio is moderately high, so it’s stiff and rarely heels more than about 25 degrees if you’re sailing it properly. The hull cuts choppy waves effectively and tracks well when surfing down large following seas. The displacement/length ratio is also moderate (it was considered quite light in 1970), so the motion in rough water is easier than most new boats. My wife and children never had trouble steering during their watches, even in tumultuous conditions.

This boat is reasonably well mannered under power, but everything depends on fitting the correct prop to the Atomic Four. The engine needs to run at 1800-2200 rpm for best power and it doesn’t have a diesel’s torque to drive a very large prop. I’ve had the best success with a 12×5 three-bladed motorboat propeller, although that produces a lot of drag under sail. I’m also fairly satisfied with the unique 10×7 three-blader from Indigo Electronics, but if you want to preserve sailing performance, a 12×5 folding Martec is adequate.

Motoring speeds are in the six- to seven-knot range with a 72 dB sound level if the engine box has been lined with insulation. Backing is good with a three-blader and fair with the folding two-blader.

Soon after buying CRESCENDO, I asked an acquaintance for advice on handling the boat. He had won many races with a Ranger 33 and answered quickly, “The key to speed is to keep reducing sail.” He was right. I will use the 150% genoa only up to about 12 knots, when whitecaps first appear.

Now that I no longer race CRESCENDO, a 135% jib stays on the boat all season. When the breeze is over about 15 knots, a deep reef goes into the mainsail and that’s good to about 20, when I roll up the jib. Reefed main alone is perfect well into the 30+ range. Reducing sail early keeps the angle of heel low, the speed up, and the crew comfortable. There’s absolutely no reason to overpower this boat; it wants to sail upright and is faster that way. If you have the right amount of sail up and trimmed properly, you can lock the steering wheel and it will track perfectly.

Downwind if there are no whitecaps, I set a big asymmetric spinnaker from a sock. I love this sail, as it transforms light-air days on the Bay from constant motoring into a pleasant, easy, silent experience.

Now that I no longer have the full strength and agility of youth and most of my sailing is single-handed or with nonsailing passengers, I’ve installed bigger sheet and halyard winches, roller furling on the jib, and an anchor windlass so that nothing requires more than about 20 pounds of manual force. After these simple hardware changes, it’s easy to go cruising by myself for a week or more and that’s a liberating experience.

Mods and updates

At the height of a minor hurricane on a summer evening in 1996, a 12-volt wire chafed through and shorted, burning out the entire interior and rendering CRESCENDO a total insurance loss. Everybody who looked into the black hole that had been a cabin said, “Scrap her.”

After a lot of serious thought and discussion, my wife and I decided to rebuild. We took the settlement, bought the boat back from the insurance company for its salvage value and poured about $40,000 into making her better than new. A year later, with the hull repaired and new wiring, plumbing, engine, canvas, upholstery, insulation, slatted wood hull ceilings, stove, bookshelves, drop-leaf table, gelcoat overhead and Awlgrip on the hull, she was a showboat.

We might have been better off putting the money into a newer boat instead, but we liked the Ranger 33 so much that this seemed like the proper move. An old boat can do that to you. Like a faithful family pet, these inanimate compositions of wood, glass, steel and resin can insinuate themselves into your lives.

When you choose a good boat to begin with, it’s even harder to give it up. The Ranger 33 is one of those good boats. You can buy a typical one for only slightly less than it cost twenty years ago. Put another $5,000 into new equipment and sails and you’ll have a lifetime investment that will help you raise your children, escape the pressures of work and carry you into retirement.

— The End —

Builder: Ranger Yachts, 3090 Pullman St., Costa Mesa CA 92627 (out of business).

Designer: Gary Mull

LOA 33’2″, LWL 26’4″, Beam 9’6″, Draft 5′, Displacement 10500 lb, Sail area 681 sq ft,

Power Atomic Four, Water 21 gal, Fuel 21 gal. Price: $17,500 to $30,000.

CALCULATED DATA

Displacement/Length ratio: 258 (moderate)

Sail Area/Displacement ratio: 17.8 (moderate)

Ballast/Displacement ratio: 0.46 (moderately high)

US Sailing Screening Value: 1.8 (below 2.0 recommended for offshore sailing)

Comfort Value (Ted Brewer) 27 (moderate)

CHESAPEAKE OWNER GROUPS: O’Day, Cal, and Ranger Association (Mid-Bay) Roy and Louann Meisinger 8253 The Midway Annadale, VA 22003 (703) 978-6035 [email protected] O’Day, Cal and Ranger Association (Northern Bay) Al and Jan Gunzelman 1708 Oakland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21221 (410) 391-5925 [email protected] O’Day, Cal, and Ranger Association (Southern Cheasapeake/Potomac) Tom and Cathy Heacock 4400 Rollingbrooke Ct. Alexandria, VA 22306 (703) 765-1613 [email protected]

RANGERS ON THE WEB: Ranger Sailboat Owners – http://www.rangeryachts.org/ SailNet – http://list.sailnet.net/read/?forum=ranger

SailboatOwners.com – http://www.sailboatowners.com/forums/menunew.tpl?fno=499.133

Moyer Marine (the Atomic Four guru) – www.moyermarine.com

Indigo Electronics (Atomic Four upgrades and prop) – http://www.atomic4.com/

2 Comments on “ Ranger 33 ”

Steve, thanks for the note. I have just posted a lot of information about CRESCENDO. Check the top bar of this page for the For Sale notice. I hate to sell her but a back/neck condition keeps me from sailing her any more.

Wonderful article. I was wondering if you had any pictures of your boat? mods, layout, etc. I have owned my R33 “Cool Beans” for going on 5 years now, lived on her for a little over a year. Currently restoring/rebuilding her and I like looking at pictures of what other people have done or changed. . .always on the hunt for ideas/solutions.

Thanks, ~Steve SV Cool Beans

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1975 Ranger 33 $48,000

This Ranger 33 Racer/Cruiser won 1st in Class and 1st Overall out of more than 140 vessels in her inaugural race in San Diego. Raving Madness underwent a major renovation and restoration and her interior furnishings, structural integrity, appearance, electrical, electronic and plumbing are in excellent condition and considered "as new".

Specifications

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• Harken roller bearing track with adjustable tackle for large headsails, 1¼” T track for blade jibs 
• Lewmar 46 self-tailing primaries 
• Lewmar 40 self-tailing secondaries 
• Lewmar 30 self-tailing halyard  
• Jammers for all halyards 
• Double-ended spin pole foreguy 
• Spars 
• Aluminum single spreader mast with double lowers  
• Aluminum spreaders 
• Two jib halyards, two spinnaker halyards on external blocks, one main halyard, one spin pole topping lift 
• All halyards made with Dyneema cordage   
• Aluminum boom with internal outhaul and two reef lines 
• Forespar rigid vang with adjustable purchase tackle 
• Adjustable Cunningham tackle 
• Aluminum spinnaker pole rigged with bridles and trip lines 
• Harken roller furling with furling line lead aft to jammer on toerail 

Interior 

• Standard interior layout, with newer cushion coverings  
• Enclosed head with toilet and SS basin
• Hanging locker
• V berth with infill board and cushion 
• Saloon with U-shaped dinette, table drops to for double berth with added cushions 
• Nav table with seat 
• Pilot berth 
• Galley with pressure alcohol two burner stove, SS basin, Icebox 
• Two Gp 27 AGM batteries, battery selector switch 
• Breaker panel with fuses 
• LED lighting throughout interior and all nav lights 
• Shore power inlet socket in cockpit, main power breaker serving AC battery charger and AC Outlets 
• 55 ltr water bladder, hand-operated lever pumps at Galley and Head 
• 9 g plastic holding tank, 3-way diverter valve for tank or overboard.  
• Deck pump out or overboard discharge 
• Jabsco toilet 
• Auto bilge pump 
• Manual bilge pump 

Safety Gear

• 8 lifejackets in two vinyl bags 
• Flares 
• Airhorn 
• First Aid kit 
• Emergency through hull plugs 
• 20 lb Danforth anchor w/6’ vinyl coated chain & (?) 50’ 7/16” 3 strand nylon rode 
• 130’ ½” nylon braid rode 
• Boat hook 

Electronics

• Standard Horizon VHF at nav desk, masthead VHF antenna 
• B & G H5000 CPU with ethernet wiring to chart table for laptop 
• H5000 Grafic display in cockpit 
• 3 x 20/20 displays on mast bracket 
• Boom cover 
• Awning 
• Tiller cover 
• Winch covers 
• Cockpit coaming covers 
• Companionway cover 
• Toerail covers 
• Handrail covers 
• Yanmar 3GM30 
• 141 Eng hrs 
• Shaft drive 
• Martec (?) two-blade folding prop 
• Spin Lock engine control 
• 23 g plastic fuel tank 

Sails  

• All sails by North Sails 
• Main              3Di    2015                                                
• H#1               3Di    2015                                                              
• H#1               3Di      2022                                                             
• Lt/Med #1     3Di                                                                            
• #3                  3Dl                                                                           
• Main              Dacron, full batten 
• #3                  Dacron, 7 oz, furling, with UV cover                  
• S1.5 Spin      Airx600  2015                                                       
• A3 Spin         Airx600   2015                                                       
• S1.5 Spin      Airx600    2022                                                      
• A3 Spin         Supercote-60 2022                                               
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1972 Ranger Yachts Ranger 33

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Vela is a beautifully restored Ranger 33, Gary Mulls classic racer cruiser sailboat design. Over the past 20 years, Ive extensively restored Vela, as well as sailed over 12,000 miles of coastal BC. As evident in the specifications, all systems on this vessel have been updated to modern standards with no detail ignored. Vela is rigged for single-handed sailing from the cockpit and is an extremely well-equipped and rugged coastal sailor, enabling comfortable travel in a wide range of wind and sea conditions. Her meticulous care and maintenance have resulted in a very reliable boat with no deferred maintenance. Vela is excellent value for a ready to go, do everything sailboat, helping you unlock the magic of our BC coast! Detailed specifications and photo library: howardmcelderry.wixsite.com/buy-vela Moorage is assumable.

Equipment: ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION Sailing Instruments: RayMarine ST 60 Wind, Depth, Speed Navigation: Acer PC with Open CPN, including charts for BC coast; RayMarine GPS; AIS Receiver VHF Radio: Icom IC-M402 with DSC Autopilot: Raymarine EVI-1 autopilot system (RayMarine ST2000 backup) Vessel Data WiFi: Actisense for vessel data input on tablet/smartphone (e.g., Navionics) Weather Receiver: NASA Navtex V2.0 receiver (worldwide weather and navigation information) Vessel Monitoring System: BRNKL (https://www.brnkl.io/) live vessel info to smartphone

SAILING EQUIPMENT Layout: Single spreader rig with roller furling forestay, removable inner forestay, hydraulic backstay tensioner, mast rebuilt with internal wiring and halyards, boom replaced with internal lines Rigging: Control lines lead to cockpit for single handed vessel operation, lazyjacks for mainsail control Sails: Main, Jib 90%, Genoa 130%, Genoa 165%, Staysail, Gennaker w/ dousing sock. Winches: 1 and 2 speed genoa winches, 2 halyard winches in cockpit, 1 halyard winch on mast. Mainsail reefing: 3 reef points, #1 and #2 controlled from cockpit Canvas: Main has new (2021) Sunbrella covers

DOMESTIC SYSTEMS Freshwater system: hot/cold water to galley, head and deck shower. Saltwater system: saltwater to head and deck wash ports (cockpit and bow). Cabin heating: Newport propane heater in cabin, Webasto hydronic heater with two bus heaters Cooking: 3-burner propane stove/oven/broiler, Newport BBQ Refrigeration: Icebox with 12 vdc refrigeration (cooling and freezing) Head: Jabsco electric head, using either f/w or s/w Lighting: All lights converted to LED, several cabinets have interior lighting Cockpit Enclosure: Full canvas cockpit enclosure, providing shelter from wind/rain Sound System: Pioneer AM/FM/CD/Aux stereo with 4 mounted speakers Upholstery: Interior cushions replaced 2021, Sunbrella cockpit cushions (2015) Other: Bulkhead-mounted clock and barometer

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Layout: updated 12 vdc house system (all new wiring) w/ new panel and 18 fused circuits; 110 vac 30A shore power w/ new panel and 3 fused circuits, main breaker, voltmeter and reverse polarity indicator Charging systems: 55 A engine alternator; 2 - 100 W solar panels; ProMariner ProNautic 12-40Amp 2-bank battery charter Batteries: 2 6vdc deep cycle house batteries, 1 12vdc starting battery System Control and Monitoring: Victron Energy Battery Monitor; Victron Energy Charge Controller (solar panels); Balmar ARS 5 Charge Controller (engine alternator)

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Anchors: 10 kg Bruce style claw with 100 of chain and 200 rode; 10 kg CQR style with 40 chain and 100 braided rope (secondary anchor) Windlass: Lewmar V1-6 12vdc electric windlass w/ wireless remote and cockpit control Safety: MOB pole and strobe, throwable life sling and floatation rope, first aid kit, flare kit, life jackets (4), EPIRB, fire extinguishers (2), handheld bilge pump, sighting compass, radar reflector, coastal charts Dinghy: 8.5 Walker Bay Inflatable w/ oars, pump, patch kit, canvas cover Spares: 55A Alternator, 3-blade prop, tiller yoke, raw water pump, engine gaskets/filters/belts/hoses Cabin Alarms: LPG, CO monitor, raw water flow, high water bilge (to BRNKL)

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)

On later boats, wheel steering became standard and a Universal diesel was offered as an option.

Shorter Rig: I: 38.0’/11.58m J: 13.87’/4.23m P: 31.5’/9.60m E: 11.0’/3.35

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> > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 10-10-2014, 16:46   . It will be occasionally be a weekender with a few longer trips a year. Mostly it will be for entertaining friends, and others. I am really interested in a 33 I found that is unofficially . A few things we need are ease of sailing singlehanded, (I am 6') and of course low . I'm not fortunate enough to have a big before I get a ton of folks who start recommending that I should really find myself a 2014 42' XXX kind of yacht. Other than a , sail and a good look in all the nooks and crannies, what would you suggest to a new owner on a minuscule budget his first bigger than a canoe? Sent from my using Cruisers Sailing Forum 10-10-2014, 16:54   10-10-2014, 17:42   using Cruisers Sailing Forum 11-10-2014, 20:10   33, over on latitude 38. It seems the staff there really likes them. I dont know if latitude has a search feature, but even a telephone call to staff would probably get you some good . I like the idea of a well performing cruising boat, and the 33 seems to fit that category. _____Good Luck. ______Grant. 12-10-2014, 07:17   , LA 12-10-2014, 07:33   Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 12-10-2014, 16:57   Boat: 1976 Sabre 28-2 line for Bangor Punta or whoever owned the name at the time. There were a number of the 33s in and raced almost as a class in the '70s. Seemed to hold up to our pretty nasty conditions in the channels and never heard anything bad about the . For some reason they seem to be available relatively so look to be a bargain for a good sailing cruising boat. No personal experience, however. 12-10-2014, 17:18   I have done shows a solidly built boat that ticks off all the important things on a moderately short list of requirements. I haven't seen anything yet that suggests any sort of fundamental design flaw that I should be concerned over. That being said, I know that every boat is unique so I plan on getting a professional and going over her to the best of my ability. We are taking her on a sea/lake trial. The man who had her passed away and the hasn't taken care of her but externally she looks to be in shockingly good shape. There is no to the boat (shore, or other). I am not sure what we are going to find when we open her up and go below. I hope we don't find 6 inches of water! , LA 12-10-2014, 17:39   and jumper with you. If it has sat, the are probably DOA. Have fun, and let us know how it goes. _____Grant. 12-10-2014, 17:54   Boat: csy 37 13-10-2014, 03:14   Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon and jumper with you. If it has sat, the are probably DOA. Have fun, and let us know how it goes. _____Grant. 15-10-2014, 17:38   Boat: Currently Shopping, & Heavily in LUST! , especially for the . In their range, they're tough to beat in that regard. I owned one for 5 years and she never showed any bad habits, even when pushed. Although, I'm told that at the limit, the boom's a touch undersized. Nice big sump, fairly good access. Just add some lazy jacks, & a locker organization locker & you're good to go. And yeah, that locker's HUGE. The cons; Galley's miniscule, & the dinette's a touch small. Plus she's a little shy on space in the main . Though you can around this; either by breaking out the tools, & or being creative in other ways. As basically the space behind the seatbacks in the goes completely unused, as she come in factory trim. Vertical seatbacks in the . Here's a few , including Latitude 38's boat of the month: A couple of other good boats to look at in the same range are; Cal 34 (bigger & more comfortable cockpit), 35 (bigger down below, especially for entertaining & cooking), 32. And a few others. If you just want bigger down below period (with amenities), look at a . They're not boats, but for size for the , they're tough to beat. If you get one, make sure to get the tall rig. And if you want to do things on the , take a look at Cal 29's. The quality's still there, it's just that they're a bit smaller. However, I've seen decent used ones go for $6k. Cal's & Rangers were made essentially by the same company. Just different names & designs. As can be seen at Make up a cheat sheet, or list of note cards in terms of what you want in each area of the boat. It helps to have a checklist when you're looking at boats, as it's easy to fall into lust with something, only to later discover that you glossed over X, when that was a feature or brand which you really wanted. Given the age of Rangers, & these other boats, what separates them is; quality of care, & what they have accessory wise. Particularly as, when purchased new, accessories can up costing a LOT. Dodgers, Biminis, Ground Tackle, Auto Pilots... Also, prior to doing the full on pull it out of the survey, you might consider having a look over the first. And tell you a bit about it's , plus what may need replacing etc. Ditto on having a rigger look over those systems too. As those two areas are the most expensive (and critical) on the boat. And take a friend who's sail savvy with you when you go to inspect it, as well as on the test sail, so that you have an idea of their as well. PS: Given the age of said boats, a lot of them have been repowered, from Atomic-4's (gas) to Diesels. And there's little difference in the market price between them for the most part. So get one with a . They're more reliable, easier maintance wise, & better when it come time to resell the boat. The Uncommon Thing, The Hard Thing, The Important Thing (in Life) Making Promises to Yourself, And 15-10-2014, 20:44   was stripped for back in the day and replaced with a 5 gal. There is no main and the headsail is serviceable (no roller furling). Until the man passed away, she was mostly used to pull his around on a raft using the headsail or A4. The positive is that I think she could be had well below budget so I can get things done immediately and I get to guarantee the quality that goes in. The negative is a cheap boat is the most expensive boat in the long run. I know there is always a better boat out there that is just a bit over budget (regardless of most budgets). At some point you have to jump in and get out there to learn. I just don't want to jump in over my (much). New Orleans, LA 16-10-2014, 04:19   Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 25-10-2014, 18:58   Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post bob and sharon Monohull Sailboats 4 31-01-2008 10:49 clifflindsey Monohull Sailboats 1 31-12-2007 09:12 austi012 Monohull Sailboats 1 04-08-2005 11:53 Ovidio Monohull Sailboats 1 16-12-2003 06:59 - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Ranger 33 1977 - any opinions? Add to quote Hi, dear All, still looking fot that perfect first boat, with your kind help. This weekend me and my wife want to look at a few boats, one of them is Ranger 33. Can anybody kindly share "insider information" on what to look (any known weak spots, prone to blistering, etc)? Also, any general opinions on the Ranger 33 will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ref   Hello, My wife and I just bought a CR Hunt / Ranger30 this past Sept. We had a pre-buy survey done, as we fell in love with her. The survey came back very positive.. strong solid boat. She is clean, well cared for. 30hp westebake deisle. No issues on blistering or other problems. From what I have been given to understand, the Ranger boats generally have a good reputation. Spend the money on a survey. Good luck and happy sailing. Rick   The boat in question is a very different boat in almost all ways than the Ray Hunt designed near clone of the Oday 30 that was marketed as the Ranger 30. The Ranger 33 was a Gary Mull design and was part of a series that included the smaller Ranger 23, 26, 29 line of performance cruisers. As much as I am a big fan of Gary Mull''s work, and really like the smaller Rangers in this series, and think that the Ranger 23 is the near perfect first boat for a new sailor and my favorite 23 footer of its era, I have never really liked the Ranger 33. In stretching the design brief, the design of 33 somehow seems to lack the sophistication of the smaller boats in this series. It was almost as if Ranger was trying to stuff more volume into this boat that was easily doable within its length. What came out was a boat whose bow and stern sections seem a lot fuller than the smaller boats and whose cabin structure seems too large for the hull. In general Rangers of there era were not all that well built but the issues were pretty minor in the smaller boats. Talking to a long term owner of the Ranger 33 several years back, he described having to add more remedial structure than should be required on what was then a pretty new boat. In the Ranger 33''s defense he was racing his 33 hard in San Francisco Bay which is a pretty harsh environment. But these boats are now substantially older and his desciption of flexing problems, mast support problems and structural issues in the keel area while not extreme for a coastal cruiser of this era, were certainly less than ideal. I have not experienced this first hand so I am relying on what may be too small a sampling here to say if this was the case of all 33''s. These were pretty fast boats for their day fairing comparably well with other performance boats like the Cal 34 or Ericson 32 of that era. They fair especially well on reaches and dead runs and less so when beating. Jeff   Practical Sailor''s Used Boat Buyer''s handbook has a very detailed section on the Ranger 33. They seem to be nice enough boats, (There have been two in our area that I''ve seen.) with most of the features one would look for in a cruising boat/PHRF racer. They might not have as much room below or on deck as more modern designs because of the relatively narrow beam. As I recall, Practical Sailor called for paying particular attention to the main bulkhead/mast step area because of the deck-stepped mast. (I loaned out my copy of the book and haven''t gotten it back yet.) PS also raised most of the issues suggested by JeffH.   I have owned a 73 tall rig for the past 18 years which we''ve raced and cruised extensively. My first Ranger was the last 23 tall rig built -hull number 739. Our 33 has been extensively upgraded through the years, including adjustable jib leads, self tailing winches, backstay adjuster, inboard blade track,coarse and fine mainsheet system on modern traveler track, and a complete inventory of purpose built sails as I hate roller furlers. We also have a modified rudder. All thru hulls were replaced and the bottom is burnished VC ofshore The boat is a pleasure to sail, and will usually be in the hunt, if not the ''Alpha'' boat in the local PHRF fleet. I am not allowed to bring home any more trophies as there is no more room in the den. We have enjoyed alot of success on the race course -not because I''m a good sailor, but because the boat sails well under the rating in a variety of conditions. It is very important when racing this boat to keep her under control, and change jibs as required. We rarely need the extra sail area of the 150 and typically race with our 140% headsail. Unlike Jeff, I find the boat goes upwind faster and higher than any other similarly rated boat. We doextremly well upwind and reaching in all condiions. Again, the right jib is critical, as the mast is stiff and not really suited to depowering as with a fractional rig. Our main is cut a little flat and it pays off as the wind builds. We have not had any structural problems, refered to, but did lose the boom in an offshore race in 60kts of wind. The original boom section was undersized. I have great confidence in our boat (one competed and won its division in the trans pac) and love the sailing qualities. .. Not the greatest for cruising due to the 9.7 beam. I would highly recommend the R33.   ?             176.5K members Top Contributors this Month Ranger 33' The URL for this page is © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . 1974 Ranger 33 Technical Specs General data about ranger 33. Brand Model Boat Type Category Year Of Production Condition (New/Used) Country Fuel (Gas/Diesel) Hull Material Used Length Selling Price Engine and Power Specs Engine manufacturer Engine Location Engine Horsepower Engine Drive Dimensions And Wieght Minimum Draft LOD (Length On Deck) LOA (Length Overall) L.W.L(Length WaterLine) Full Sail Area Displacement (Weight) Cabin Headroom Tabs Boat Keel Type Beam Width Ballast System Weight Detailed Specifications Number of Heads (Watercraft) Manufacturer Gas Tank Size Drinking Water Tank Boat Designer Features And Equipments Sailing features.  north sails dacron mainsail   spinnakers 3/4 oz and .6 oz   barient 6 -speed primary   barient 10 halyard winches   barient 1 -speed secondary Winches Hydraulic backstay adjuster Aluminum deck-stepped mast Safety Features Mob pole Flares Emergency tiller Other Equipments manual and electric bilge pump fire extinguishers Wire standing rigging Windex Wheel steering Vhf radio Spinnaker pole Speakers in cockpit and cabin Shore power cord Search light Sails Running lights Raw water sea strainer Manual head Manual fire extinguishing Manual boom vang Mainsheet traveler Helm seat Garmin 76 hand-held gps Fuel filter Fenders Engine fuel shut-off valve Emergency engine stop Cockpit engine controls Boston clock and barometer Binnacle compass Battery parallel switch Anchor light Actual loa – 33’ 2(inch) (6) new and older life jackets Interior Specifications Single stainless steel sink Manual water Ice box Exterior Features Cockpit cushions Engine And Mechanical Specs Bilge blower Electronical And Electrical Info group 27  house battery group 27 starting battery Portable 400w inverter Fuel gauge Charge pro 10 amp battery charger Battery monitor 12v dc and 110v ac Deck Hardware Spare blocks and lines Lifelines and stanchions Companionway cover Bow pulpit and rails Bosun chair Boarding gates Sea anchor Ranger provided us with the latest version of its 33 service repair manual Find All mechanical and electrical parts and accessories of Ranger 33 Sail here Ranger 33 competitors 302 IMAGES RANGER 33 Boat of the Month: Ranger 33 The Ranger 33 Sailboat 1974 Ranger 33 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale 1976 Ranger 33 Racer/ Cruiser Segelboote Kaufen Ranger 33 VIDEO Beautiful Summer Day And Boat Trip In Lake District With Family! 1993 Hunter 33.5 for sale in Gainesville, GA, US Army Ranger 33 confirmed kills tells his story about his first kill. #military #arm #shorts RC BOAT YACHT PRINCESS BRUSHLESS Ranger 33 sailboat Amazing boat fits in a box COMMENTS RANGER 33 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. Ranger 33 The Ranger 33 had a poor IOR (International Offshore Rule) rating, particularly compared to more modern fully-developed IOR-based production boats. Owners report that the boat has one negative sailing characteristic: a tendency to rapidly develop weather helm as she heels. The normal, rational remedy is to reduce sail. Ranger 33 Ranger 33 is a 33′ 2″ / 10.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Gary Mull and built by Ranger Yachts between 1969 and 1978. ... 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. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline ... Ranger 33 The Ranger 33 is a 33.17ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) between 1969 and 1978. 464 units have been built. The Ranger 33 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a ... The Ranger 33 Sailboat The Ranger 33 yacht is a classic racer/cruiser by Gary Mull that offers fast, fun and versatile sailing that can handle both racing and cruising. It is a well-balanced, good-looking and easy-to-sail boat that has a comfortable cockpit, a bright and airy interior and enough space for storage and living aboard. Ranger 33 The Ranger 33 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 10,500 lb (4,763 kg) and carries 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m) with the standard keel. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Boat of the Month: Ranger 33 Antares is still in the family and, as Andrews says, "At 33 years old, this Ranger 33 is still a great family boat.". Phil Lambert of Outbound Yachts has owned both a tall and a short-rigged R-33, one of which he lived aboard while starting up his company. "It was designed before the IOR and before companies started selling from the ... Ranger 33 Time Tested - Ranger 33. by Tom Dove. Magazine boat tests typically are based on inspecting and sailing a boat for half a day. This one covers 26 years. It's my own boat, CRESCENDO, a 1976 Ranger 33. We've sailed many thousands of miles together during those decades, through child-rearing, retirement, storms, calms, breakdowns and fire. Ranger Yachts (USA) Ranger Yachts (USA) Started by Jensen Marine founder Jack Jensen, (builder of Cal boats).in order to capture more of the east coast USA market. Jensen Marine also had an exclusive design contract with William Lapworth. So a separate company was formed with the design contract given to Gary Mull. First manufactured in Cosa Mesa California, the ... Ranger 33: The Performance Cruiser (1977) Ranger 33: The Performance Cruiser (1977) Designer Gary Mull drew up her lines. A striking, fin-keeled sloop with speed on every point of sail. A winning boat in any weather. Under any rule. But belowdecks, Mull insisted on a cruiser's space and luxury. Because he knew that warmth and comfort are as vital to an offshore sailor as an easy helm. Ranger 33 Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Ranger 33 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. RANGER 33: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of RANGER 33. Built by Ranger Yachts (USA) and designed by Gary Mull, the boat was first built in 1969. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 10.11. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.71. 1975 Ranger 33 1975 Ranger 33$48,000. 1975 Ranger 33. Photos. San Diego, CA. Heads: 1. Yanmar 3GM30: 1. This Ranger 33 Racer/Cruiser won 1st in Class and 1st Overall out of more than 140 vessels in her inaugural race in San Diego. Raving Madness underwent a major renovation and restoration and her interior furnishings, structural integrity, appearance ... 33' Ranger Yachts Ranger 33 Outside United States. $35,000. Description: Vela is a beautifully restored Ranger 33, Gary Mulls classic racer cruiser sailboat design. Over the past 20 years, Ive extensively restored Vela, as well as sailed over 12,000 miles of coastal BC. As evident in the specifications, all systems on this vessel have been updated to modern standards with ... 1972 Ranger Yachts Ranger 33 Seller's Description. Vela is a beautifully restored Ranger 33, Gary Mulls classic racer cruiser sailboat design. Over the past 20 years, Ive extensively restored Vela, as well as sailed over 12,000 miles of coastal BC. As evident in the specifications, all systems on this vessel have been updated to modern standards with no detail ignored. Ranger 33 Here's a few reviews, including Latitude 38's boat of the month: Ranger 33 Review - Bing Latitude 38 Boat of the Month: Ranger 33 A couple of other good boats to look at in the same price range are; Cal 34 (bigger galley & more comfortable cockpit), Ericson 35 (bigger down below, especially for entertaining & cooking), Ericson 32. And a few others. Ranger 33 1977 12570 posts · Joined 2000. #3 · Mar 26, 2003. The boat in question is a very different boat in almost all ways than the Ray Hunt designed near clone of the Oday 30 that was marketed as the Ranger 30. The Ranger 33 was a Gary Mull design and was part of a series that included the smaller Ranger 23, 26, 29 line of performance cruisers. 1973 Ranger 33' sailboat for sale in New York New York. $6,995. Description: 1973 Ranger 33 in great condition. Freshwater boat. Lake Champlain. Moored and Ready to sail. V berth forward; U-shaped dinette to port, settee opposite, large quarter berth aft on starboard side. Head forward w/vanity and sink; cold pressure water system. Ranger 33 boats for sale Find Ranger 33 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Ranger boats to choose from. 1974 Ranger 33 Specs And Pricing Fuel (Gas/Diesel) Diesel. Hull Material Used. Fiberglass. Length. 10.06 m / (33.00 ft) Selling Price. 11.900 (USD) Service repair manual. RANGER 23 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. RANGER 30 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): RANGER 37 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht