The Ranger 30 is an American sailboat, that was designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and first built in 1977.[1][2][3][4]

Ranger 30
Development
DesignerC. Raymond Hunt Associates
LocationUnited States
Year1977
Builder(s)Ranger Yachts
NameRanger 30
Boat
Displacement10,500 lb (4,763 kg)
Draft5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA30.00 ft (9.14 m)
LWL25.42 ft (7.75 m)
Beam10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Engine typeUniversal Atomic 4 gasoline engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast4,300 lb (1,950 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralFractional rigged sloop Masthead sloop
I foretriangle height41.50 ft (12.65 m)
J foretriangle base13.50 ft (4.11 m)
P mainsail luff35.50 ft (10.82 m)
E mainsail foot10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Sails
Mainsail area181.94 sq ft (16.903 m2)
Jib/genoa area280.13 sq ft (26.025 m2)
Total sail area462.06 sq ft (42.927 m2)
Racing
PHRF174 (average)

Production

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The boat was built by Ranger Yachts in the United States, starting in 1977, but is now out of production.[1][4][5]

Design

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The Ranger 30 is a 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 4,300 lb (1,950 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.50 ft (1.68 m) with the standard keel.[1][2][4]

The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine.[1][4]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 174 with a high of 185 and low of 168. It has a hull speed of 6.76 kn (12.52 km/h).[2][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Browning, Randy (2016). "Ranger 30 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b c InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Ranger 30". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.) 1908 - 1978". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Ranger 30". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  5. ^ Browning, Randy (2016). "Ranger Yachts (USA)". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2016.