Competition for the 23 Ranger

CaptMac · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:14 pm Post subject:

While i do like the sliding glass door i don't really like the single front window and prefer the c-dory windows where the middle window can open to access the fresh breezes. Also, i prefer a single bow rail as opposed to the two bow rails for strength and looks.

Its hard to beat the look of a c-dory 22, especially with the high-top option, though i see this one is compared to a ranger 23.

chimoii · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:29 am Post subject:

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:36 pm Post subject:

After seeing that video I would say that this boast falls somewhere between the cc22 and the ranger 23. Very little counter space to cook, not much head room in the head. I think I am taller then 3ft while sitting on the head..... v berth looks really small too. More room and performance then a 22 but less then the ranger 23 or the cutwater 23, which styling wise its closer too. But for the cost not a bad boat.

Robert H. Wilkinson · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the feedback. I enjoy finding a new boat at the shows and trying to figure out what might be wrong with it. They all look perfect under the lights at a boat show!

A friend of a friend had one in England - I posted a pic in my album 7 years ago here - http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album1611&id=Jessies_boat&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php - not sure if it was the 23' model or not.

No it doesn't have the "salty" look of a Cdory or a Ranger Tug. Due to the curse of the elusive $$$ we cannot always afford the boat we want. If somebody wants to buy new - wants a 23' enclosed hardtop style cruiser - then this may be a viable option.

The 23' Ranger does feel larger inside, despite the extra 7 inches of beam on the Beneteau. I think perhaps the walkaround on the Ranger is narrower.

Tom, the head does have a real door but as on any boat this size it is tight quarters. If you look at the cutaway overhead drawing of the cuddy - I found that you would have to sleep on the diagonal as opposed to fore/aft or abeam.

Joe, that is a very clean Ranger Tug for sale there.

Bob, thanks for the link to the video it added some insight. I did have a bad experience with a sliding door on a houseboat once. It fell out of its track during high winds on our return trip. It probably wasn't much more than a patio door from Home Depot though. The one on this boat was much tighter and required a good push to open and close with a lock in the open position.

Regards,

Rob