⛵ Sailboat DB

RANGER 28

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1976–1978

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Dimensions

LOA
28 ft
LWL
21.67 ft
Beam
9.58 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
5,081 lbs
Ballast
2,792 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.23 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
21.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
223
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
54.9%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
389 sq ft
I
36 ft
J
12 ft
P
31.5 ft
E
11 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1978
Number Built
130

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Power
30 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
13 gal
Notes: Though the earlier RANGER 29 (1971) was also designed by Mull, the RANGER 28 with it's clear IOR influence, is a completely new design.\n\nSome later boats (after hull #86) were delivered with a taller rig and deeper keel.(5.0'/1.52m)\nTall rig:\nI: 37.50' / 11.43m\nJ: 12.00' / 3.66m\nP: 32.80' / 10.00m\nE: 9.80' / 2.99m\nSA (100%): 385.72 ft2 / 35.83 m2

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