The Ranger 23 is a 23.67ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) between 1971 and 1978.
740 units have been built.
The Ranger 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Ranger 23 | ||
| Length | 23.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.27 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.12 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 189.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.81 | ||
| Capsize | 2.11 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 244 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 134.26 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 110.04 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.54 ft | ||
| J | 9.75 ft | ||
| P | 24 ft | ||
| E | 9.17 ft |
Engine
| 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 | Gary Mull | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 740 |