Ranger 30 Buyer's Guide
The Ranger 30 is a 1977 C. Raymond Hunt Associates design built by Ranger Yachts, a beamy 30-foot cruiser-racer with a solid fiberglass hull, lead fin keel, and an inboard Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine of 30 horsepower. On the brokerage market she appeals to buyers who want a simple, family-crewed boat with race-derived handling and a genuine cabin plan rather than a stripped racer.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat's beamy hull produces a roomy "T" shaped cockpit and a full interior with six bunks on five-inch foam, an "L" shaped galley with stainless sink, icebox, and two-burner stove, and an optional oven that may or may not be present on a given hull. A navigator's table sized for chart work sits with drawers and instrument shelves, and storage bins run under and behind the settee berths. Teak paneling and hand-built cabin furnishings are standard; the galley oven is the one layout extra to confirm per boat.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The only equipment consequence worth flagging from the recorded material is the inboard Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine at 30 hp, which defines the power system a buyer inherits and any later conversion question. The original sail plan is a high-aspect masthead sloop, and standing or running rigging found aboard a specific boat is best judged on condition.
What to Inspect
The available material describes a solid fiberglass hull and deck with no cored structure, so a buyer should look for ordinary age-related gelcoat and laminate wear. The lead fin keel and spade rudder should be checked for grounding damage and hull-to-keel joint integrity. The Atomic 4 gasoline inboard demands fuel-system and ventilation inspection for any used example, as the recorded powerplant is a gasoline engine. Inspection rests on universal used-boat diligence.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Ranger 30 boats are found in the United States. A short checklist for viewing:
- Confirm the Atomic 4 gasoline engine runs and vents safely
- Inspect keel and rudder unions for impact or leakage
- Verify the optional galley oven is fitted if wanted
- Check teak paneling and hand carpentry for use damage
- Test the "T" cockpit layout for skipper sightlines
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ranger 30. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $15,000 | — |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $13,750 | -8.3% |
Where they're listed
Ranger 30 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $13,750 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 30 (Mauric) | 29.36' | $ 78,000 | 45 | 13 |
| Judel/Vrolijk J/30 | 29.83' | $ 14,500 | 26 | 7 |
| Tartan 30 | 29.92' | $ 9,950 | 18 | 5 |
| Custom 30 | 29.75' | $ 19,555 | 16 | 1 |
| Ranger Yachts 30You are here | — | $ 13,750 | 2 | 2 |