Ranger 28 (1/2 Ton)
Description
The Ranger 28 is an American fiberglass racer-cruiser designed by Gary Mull for the International Offshore Rule (IOR) Half Ton class. Built by Ranger Yachts (a division of Bangor Punta) from 1976 to 1978, only about 130 were produced, making it a rare classic today. It's known for its sleek, performance-oriented lines—influenced heavily by IOR rules—with a fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, and masthead sloop rig that excels in light-to-moderate winds for club racing or coastal cruising. Later hulls (#87+) featured a taller rig and deeper keel for improved speed. While agile and responsive, it's less forgiving in heavy weather due to its lightweight build and requires attentive sail trim.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gary Mull |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ranger Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.000 ft |
| LWL | 21.700 ft |
| Beam | 9.580 ft |
| Displacement | 5081 lb |
| Ballast | 2792 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.40 ft |
| p | 31.83 ft |
| e | 9.54 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 12.40 ft | 31.83 ft | 9.54 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ranger 28 (1/2 Ton) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.83 ft - (9702 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.54 ft - (2908 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.8 ft - (9997 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.91 ft - (10031 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 151.66 ft² |
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Ranger 28 (1/2 Ton) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.22 ft - (9516 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.55 ft - (5044 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.9 ft - (8199 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.26 ft - (4346 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 222.52 ft² |
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Ranger 28 (1/2 Ton) - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.07 ft - (11299 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.14 ft - (6139 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.6 ft - (5669 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 344.79 ft² |
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Ranger 28 (1/2 Ton) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.07 ft - (11299 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.32 ft - (6803 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.32 ft - (6803 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 703.29 ft² |
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