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Seller's Description

Step aboard the 1973 Ranger Boats 37 and experience the classic sailing vessel that is truly in a class of its own. Proudly touting an upgrade from the renowned Cal line of boats, this sloop holds the victory title at the Transpac international offshore race. As a robust, strong performer, she has been continuously maintained with numerous upgrades, making her more than ready for exciting interisland cruises.

The Ranger 37 distinguishes itself with its remarkable sailing abilities and upgraded balanced spade rudder, which guarantees exceptional handling. Sailing lovers will appreciate the newer custom Koa wood tiller and the serviced-and-tuned Monitor wind vane.

The Ranger 37 boasts a comprehensive suite of sails. With a newer 100 jib, Genoa, a spinnaker, and standing rigging inspected and tuned from top to bottom last year, this yacht is more than ready to take on the open water. The recently installed running rigging, wealth of winches, and set up for solo sailing with lines led to the cockpit only add to its allure.

The heart of the Ranger 37, a 4-cylinder universal diesel motor, has been recently serviced with new fuel lines, fluids, filters, an injector service, an upgraded water pump, and a new starter. The vessel has newer tankage for water, fuel, and holding, all sustained by a pressurized freshwater system. The updated galley includes a raw water foot pump and stove with an oven. The recently added V-berth memory foam cushion promises comfort during your sailing voyages.

Power to the boat is supplied by two newer banks of batteries supported by a recently installed 2kW PSW inverter. The addition of a solar system highlights the environmentally conscious approach. The 1973 Ranger Boats 37 Sloop sailing vessel is more than a valuable investment - it’s your ticket to a lifetime of adventure.

Specs

Designer
Gary Mull
Builder
Ranger Yachts
Association
One Ton Class
# Built
100
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
Skeg
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
37 0 / 11.3 m
Waterline Length
28 3 / 8.6 m
Beam
11 3 / 3.5 m
Draft
6 0 / 1.8 m
Displacement
15,200 lb / 6,895 kg
Ballast
7,300 lb / 3,311 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
629′² / 58.4 m²
Total Sail Area
629′² / 58.4 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
250′² / 23.2 m²
P
42 9 / 13.1 m
E
11 8 / 3.6 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
379′² / 35.2 m²
I
48 5 / 14.8 m
J
15 7 / 4.8 m
Forestay Length
50 10 / 15.5 m

Auxilary Power

Make
?
Model
?
HP
?
Fuel Type
?
Fuel Capacity
?
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
?
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.5 kn
Classic: 7.13 kn

Hull Speed

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.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

7.47 knots
Classic formula: 7.13 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
16.4
16-20: good performance

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.

Formula

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.
16.4
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
48.0
>40: stiffer, more powerful

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.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

48.02
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
299.0
200-300: moderate

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.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
298.97
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
29.8
20-30: coastal cruiser

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.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
29.78
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
1.8
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages

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.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
1.83
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Also called RANGER 1 TON.
Tall rig:
I: 50.30’ / 15.33m
J: 15.65’ / 4.77m
P: 45.40’ / 13.84m
E: 11.80’ / 3.60m
Tot. SA (100%): 661.46 ft2 / 61.45 m2

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