Competition for the 23 Ranger

Robert H. Wilkinson · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:51 pm Post subject: Competition for the 23 Ranger

I looked through one of these boats at the London Boat Show yesterday - https://www.maplecitymarine.com/inventory/2019-beneteau-antares-23-chatham-on-n7l-1x6-2583135i

Same power as the 23' Ranger - 200hp outboard. Close to same length but a wider beam - 9'1 compared to the 8'6 beam of the Ranger. Not as much bling as the Ranger but very impressive. CBRATS who believe "less is more" may prefer this boat.

Very impressive price point for this boat. Show price was $109,000.00 Canadian. The R23 I looked at 2 years ago was priced for the show at $149,000.00 Canadian.

Check it out.

Rob

thataway · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject:

Interesting boat--not my style. The specs are very similar, displacement, LOA (27'), Hull length. The 9' beam does present a minor issue trailering.

What I see is that the Ranger 23 is a little bigger usable space, because of the motor bracket, vs the set forward, Eurostyle transom, which cuts into boat interior or cockpit room. Also certainly not a fishing boat!

One thing I don't like is the sliding glass door.

I have only been on one of the Ranger 23's--Bill's Mystery Girl. Certainly a very nice boat.

starcrafttom · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:04 pm Post subject:

Nice but my wife hates the " tennis shoe " look of that style boat. Agree that motor well takes up to much room. No room to fish with the way the cockpit is designed. Seats are all in the wrong places for that. Price point is great but they should have a fishing model rear deck option. If cruising is all you're looking to do I think it would be a great choice over the ranger 23 I wonder about the size of the bath room. the ranger 23 has a very small bathroom and is not really enclosed ( fabric does not count). that is why re removed it for the list of " future boats" The 27 on the other hand is just fine. I love the sliding door. takes up lets room and is secure. Why do small boats need bow thrusters??? learn to drive.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:27 pm Post subject:

Nice boat, a bit luxurious / not utilitarian at all. Not for fishing. Why buy a Buick Station Wagon to go fishing and crabbing in? Laughing

Joe

thataway · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:36 pm Post subject:

Tom my problem with the sliding door is that if the latch slips, (I had a 42 foot trawler/MY with one.). We put pins thru the frame either open or closed) it becomes a guillotine.

ssobol · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:26 pm Post subject:

I saw one of these at a boat show about a year ago. Seems alright, but does not have the same "homey" feel to it like a Ranger Tug. My wife liked it though. On the 23 the head takes up fair bit of the berth space on one side.

CaptMac · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:27 pm Post subject:

the 22' c-dory is still my favorite all-around boat esp with a high-top ie salty look, layout, weight, fuel economy etc

Tilford · Joined: 25 Feb 2019 Posts: 1

Agreed. 22' c-dory is the one to beat. I hope some company will put out a boat that can rival this one in the next couple of years.

chimoii · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:44 am Post subject:

BillE · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:01 pm Post subject:

The main advantage of the Ranger or the Beneteau (or Rosborough) over the C-Dory is that the C-Dory has a crawl-in front berth and the others have a stand-up front cabin. But that also makes them heavier to tow, so pick your problem.

starcrafttom · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:44 pm Post subject:

23 venture to me is still the best in class. 2nd is the Marinaut followed by the 22CD. In the under 25 , do it all, low cost, fish and camp, trailer-able power boat that looks cute class.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 5:35 pm Post subject:

Rob- Here's a beauty to consider:

Ranger 25 Tug

Joe. Teeth

Foggy · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:43 pm Post subject:

Style and taste are not arguable. Obviously, these are personal.

Aye.

ssobol · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:31 pm Post subject:

Pat Anderson · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:10 pm Post subject:

After just a quick look, that boat seems to be of the "express cruiser" style, not a great cruiser for, say, doing the Great Loop. It just does not seem me to share much with what the C-Dory - Ranger Tug folks like about our boats. Of course, my opinion could change if I were to see one up close and persona, this is just based on the photos'