Boat models · Ranger
Ranger 33
Sailboat, coastal cruiser
Key figures
Reputation
Classcoastal cruiseras owners use it
Forumsordinarydoes the job, nobody seeks it
Fast, solidly built Mull racer-cruiser; old plywood-cored decks and mast step need close survey
- Club racing
- respected · fast, good race potential
- Coastal cruising
- ordinary · simple finish, well balanced, narrow inside
- First boat
- ordinary · cheap entry but age-related repairs
- Liveaboard
- ordinary · owners live aboard; simple interior
- Loved
- fast for its size · solid hull build · well balanced helm · cheap to own and berth
- Gripes
- narrow for its length · tiller and rudder flange design · simple fit and finish · leaky windows
- Survey for
- rotten mast step under cabin sole · plywood deck core rot at chainplates · leaking windows and chainplates · fuel tank leaks
- Cross-shopped
- O'Day 30 · Ranger 29 · Ranger 32 · Ranger 37
Owner opinion from forums.sailboatowners.com, sailnet.com, forums.sailboatowners.com, forums.sailboatowners.com, sailnet.com
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