I am looking at a 1977 Ranger 33. Any input on what I should look out for. A couple of the windows seem to leak. I am not sure how much to be concerned about that. I guess it all boils down to the core material. Any input on what the core material is in the cabin top and sides. I seem to remmember reading something about failures in the cabin top where the mast is stepped but can't recall if that was for the R33 or not. The power plant is a Yanmar 30hp diesel, 3 cylinder. what is the reputation of these engines?? thanks for the help. I do like the boat but have concerns about buying a 28 year old boat. Thanks Capt. Kuch
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David, What is the boats name. I'm on Oly. My 1977 R-33 had a rotten mast step under the cabin sole. I repaired it without too much difficulty. I found and keep finding cosmetic blisters--no big deal. It's a great boat. I'm curious if the one you are looking at has the two large chairs inside.
David, What is the boats name. I'm on Oly. My 1977 R-33 had a rotten mast step under the cabin sole. I repaired it without too much difficulty. I found and keep finding cosmetic blisters--no big deal. It's a great boat. I'm curious if the one you are looking at has the two large chairs inside.
Deck Core
I had a few leaks on my R33, mainly at the windows and chainplates. The deck of my boat (#146, west coast) is 3/8 plywood with a 6" wide strip of balsa on the inside edge of the main deck (right below the windows, supporting the shroud fastenings and the genoa track. You can see my repairs at http://user.cavenet.com/jgurley/boat/index.html.
I had a few leaks on my R33, mainly at the windows and chainplates. The deck of my boat (#146, west coast) is 3/8 plywood with a 6" wide strip of balsa on the inside edge of the main deck (right below the windows, supporting the shroud fastenings and the genoa track. You can see my repairs at http://user.cavenet.com/jgurley/boat/index.html.
Deck Core (part 2)
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Great Sailing vessel
A 30 year old boat is expected to have leaks. But, as long as it is sound, you can fix them. The big thing about a R-33 is how she sails. She is a delight to sail. Very quick and can take most any sort of winds. The Yanmar is a very good inboard. Most R-33's came with Atomic 4's (gas), so the Yanmar is a plus (not that A-4's are bad engines). Yanmars can get tired, so you have to look at each motor. But, their reputation is top notch.
A 30 year old boat is expected to have leaks. But, as long as it is sound, you can fix them. The big thing about a R-33 is how she sails. She is a delight to sail. Very quick and can take most any sort of winds. The Yanmar is a very good inboard. Most R-33's came with Atomic 4's (gas), so the Yanmar is a plus (not that A-4's are bad engines). Yanmars can get tired, so you have to look at each motor. But, their reputation is top notch.
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