Thomas Ranger 265 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

David Thomas·1994 – 1999·~96 hulls·Hunter Boats Ltd.
Thomas Ranger 265 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
25' · 7.62 m
Displ.
5,710 lbs · 2,590 kg
First year
1994

The Hunter Ranger 265, introduced in 1994, represented a sophisticated leap in the evolution of David Thomas’s design philosophy for Hunter Boats Ltd. Developed as a successor to the popular Horizon series, the Ranger 265 was built to provide a stable, spacious, and seakindly platform for coastal cruising without sacrificing the "quickness" the builder was known for. This model showcased the innovative "Ranger" hull, which featured a long waterline relative to its overall length and a distinctive chine that ran from the transom toward the midships. This signature Thomas touch was intended to enhance tracking and initial stability, effectively creating a 26foot boat that felt much larger once underway. According to the British Hunter Association, the Ranger 265 was a core component of the builder's mid90s success, eventually evolving into the Channel 27, which utilized a similar hull form but offered a revised deck molding.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,189
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-28.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (88.9%) · Ireland (11.1%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Thomas Ranger 265 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 8 listings (88.9%), followed by Ireland.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

9 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 20,1898288.9%
Ireland$ 29,0311111.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0952315
Hunter Boats Pilot 27$ 26,2462113
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Pacific Seacraft Dana 2427.25'$ 59,950194
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,761176
Hallberg-Rassy 2626.08'$ 18,617147
Saffier SC 6.521.33'$ 57,887114
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Ranger Ranger 265You are here$ 20,18993
Victoria 2626'$ 26,85266

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Thomas Ranger 265 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Thomas Ranger 265 over the past 12 months is $20,189. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Thomas Ranger 265 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Thomas Ranger 265 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Thomas Ranger 265 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Thomas Ranger 265 has decreased by 28.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Thomas Ranger 265 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Thomas Ranger 265 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (88.9%), Ireland (11.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Thomas Ranger 265?+
Comparable models include Sadler 26, Hunter Boats Pilot 27, Hunter 28.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.