The Ranger 28 is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by Gary Mull and built in fiberglass by Ranger Yachts (USA) between 1976 and 1978.
130 units have been built.
The Ranger 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ranger 28 | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 54.95 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 222.91 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.42 | ||
| Capsize | 2.23 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5081 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2792 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.24 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 389 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 216 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 173.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36 ft | ||
| J | 12 ft | ||
| P | 31.50 ft | ||
| E | 11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 13 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 | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 130 |