Ranger 30
Description
The Ranger 30 is a sleek, performance-focused fiberglass racer/cruiser sloop designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built by Ranger Yachts in Costa Mesa, California, from 1977 to 1979. Only about 70 units were produced, reflecting its niche appeal as a late-1970s evolution of Hunt's IOR-influenced designs, blending racing speed with practical cruising features. Sharing DNA with contemporaries like the O'Day 30 (both under Bangor Punta ownership), it features a taller rig and deeper keel for superior upwind performance and stability. Praised for its handsome lines, responsive handling, and no-frills efficiency, the Ranger 30 quickly became a club racing favorite while offering weekend cruising comforts—ideal for competitive sailors seeking a balance of thrill and usability without excess weight or complexity.
Construction Details
| Designer | Raymond Hunt (C.R. Hunt & Assoc.) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ranger Yachts |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 25.420 ft |
| Beam | 10.750 ft |
| Displacement | 10500 lb |
| Ballast | 4300 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.50 ft |
| p | 35.50 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.50 ft | 13.50 ft | 35.50 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Ranger 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.97 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.6 ft - (11156 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 181.75 ft² |
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Ranger 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.91 ft - (10641 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.93 ft - (5465 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.23 ft - (9214 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.53 ft - (4734 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 270.98 ft² |
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Ranger 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.46 ft - (12637 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.84 ft - (6657 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.95 ft - (11872 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 419.73 ft² |
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Ranger 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 41.46 ft - (12637 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.3 ft - (7407 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 856.36 ft² |
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