The Ranger 23, introduced in 1971, stands as a quintessential example of Gary Mull’s "performance first" design philosophy during the height of the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) era. Conceived by Jack Jensen as a way to bring high-performance characteristics to the pocket-cruiser market, the boat became an immediate success for Ranger Yachts. Its sleek, low-profile cabin trunk and aggressive (for the time) fin keel signaled a departure from the heavier, more traditional coastal cruisers of the late 1960s. While production ceased in the late 1970s, the model remains a staple in PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) racing and is frequently cited as a gateway vessel for sailors transitioning from dinghies to keelboats.
Ranger 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Ranger
- Model
- 23
- Builder
- Ranger Yachts
- Designer
- Gary Mull
- Number Built
- 740
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - 1978
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $5,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Boats Horizon 23 | 22.75' | $10,145 | 12 | 8 |
| Hunter Boats Sonata | $4,124 | 11 | 6 | |
| Precision 23 | 23.42' | $11,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Hunter 23 | 23.25' | $6,050 | 6 | 1 |
| Ranger 33 | 33.17' | $8,950 | 5 | 1 |
| Rhodes 29 | 28.5' | $11,782 | 5 | 2 |
| Tomahawk 25 | 25.33' | $11,498 | 5 | 2 |
| Leisure 23 SL | 22.64' | $6,256 | 4 | 3 |
| Ranger 23 | $5,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $5,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Ranger 23 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Ranger 23 over the past 12 months is $5,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Ranger 23 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Ranger 23 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Ranger 23?
- Comparable models include the Hunter Boats Horizon 23, Hunter Boats Sonata, Precision 23. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.