Ranger 8.5 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 33.50 | 10.21 |
| J | 10.50 | 3.20 |
| P | 33.90 | 10.33 |
| E | 11.20 | 3.41 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 33.50 | 10.21 |
| JSP | 10.50 | 3.20 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 10.5 | 3.2 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 175.9 | 16.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 205 | 19 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 380.9 | 35.4 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 299 | 27.9 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 28.0 | 8.5 |
| LWL | 23.0 | 7.0 |
| Beam | 9.5 | 2.9 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 5000 lbs. | 2268 kgs. |
| Ballast | 2100 lbs. | 953 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.42 | 0.42 |
| Displac. / LOA | 178.57 | 266.82 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Scott Kaufman / Carl Schumacher |
| Builder | Ranger Fiberglass Boats (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1980 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | N/A |