Can anyone provide info on the
Ranger 30? (I do have the original brochure, but it's mostly just a cheery sales item.) They were built in
California by the
Ranger division of Bangor Punta in the 1970's. I am looking for a suitable
boat that is 30 feet
LOA maximum that can participate in some long distance single-hand races, but that would also be an acceptable voyager. Not a cruiser - no SoPac sojourns nor
live-aboard time is planned. The Ranger 30 would seem about ideal in the
price range expected.
The
boats appear to be well built, fast for their size and
displacement, and just the right dimensions. I am curious, however, if she has a small
bilge sump that is molded down from the garboards - it anyone has info about that feature, it would also be appreciated. To cut down
shipping charges, I am only interested in
west coast USA or
Great Lakes boats, as I am based in the
Seattle area.