Ranger 16
American sailboat
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The Ranger 16 is an American sailboat, that was designed by Gary Mull and first built in 1987.[1][2][3][4]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Gary Mull |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
| Builder | Ranger Yachts |
| Name | Ranger 16 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | two |
| Displacement | 450 lb (204 kg) |
| Draft | 2.95 ft (0.90 m) centerboard down, 0.43 ft (0.13 m) centerboard up |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 16.67 ft (5.08 m) |
| Beam | 6.00 ft (1.83 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | retractable centerboard |
| Rudder | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| General | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Sails | |
| Total sail area | 154 sq ft (14.3 m2) |
Production
The boat was built by Ranger Yachts in the United States, starting in 1987, but is now out of production.[1][4][5]
Design
The Ranger 16 is a small recreational dinghy, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a retractable centerboard keel. It displaces 450 lb (204 kg).[1][4]
The boat has a draft of 2.95 ft (0.90 m) with the centerboard down and 0.43 ft (0.13 m) with it up.[1][4]