The Hunter Ranger series, designed by the prolific David Thomas and built by Hunter Boats Ltd in the United Kingdom, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the small family cruiser. Launched in the early 1990s, the Ranger—most notably the Ranger 265—was engineered to provide a spirited sailing experience without sacrificing the shallow-draft utility required for the tidal estuaries of Northern Europe. Unlike the mass-produced cruisers coming from France or the United States at the time, the British-built Hunter Ranger prioritized structural stiffness and a clever "open-plan" interior that made a 26-foot hull feel significantly larger. The model was a direct evolution of Thomas’s successful Horizon series, but with a more modern silhouette and refined foils that allowed the twin-keel (bilge keel) variants to perform with a level of windward efficiency that surprised contemporary critics.
Hunter Ranger Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
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| Sep 2025 | 1 | $25,022 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
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| Hunter 33 | 32.67' | $64,163 | 80 | 16 |
| Hunter 386 | 38.25' | $89,000 | 32 | 6 |
| Hunter 28.5 | 28.42' | $12,750 | 22 | 7 |
| Hunter Boats Pilot 27 | $26,374 | 14 | 7 | |
| Hunter Boats Horizon 23 | 22.75' | $10,144 | 12 | 8 |
| Marlow-Hunter 28 | 28.01' | $17,277 | 12 | 6 |
| Hunter 33-2 | 33.5' | $60,000 | 10 | 5 |
| Hunter 23 | 23.25' | $6,050 | 6 | 1 |
| Ranger 33 | 33.17' | $8,950 | 5 | 1 |
| Hunter 26.5 | 26.58' | $5,125 | 4 | 1 |
| Hunter Ranger | $25,022 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
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| United Kingdom | $25,022 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Hunter Ranger cost?
- The median asking price for a used Hunter Ranger over the past 12 months is $25,022. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Hunter Ranger sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Hunter Ranger listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Hunter Ranger?
- Comparable models include the Hunter 33, Hunter 386, Hunter 28.5. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.