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British Hunter introduced
the Ranger 265 is 1994, and about 100 were built between then and
1999. Designed by David Thomas, the round-bilged hull form flattens
into a near-chine aft, improving downwind stability and giving enough
volume aft to tuck an aft double berth into such a short hull. Most
Rangers were bilge-keel versions, and these had a remarkably high
angle of vanishing stability (AVS) * of 147°. The fin-keel versions
are possibly going to be better than this - certainly no worse.
The sail plan is a fractional rig sloop, with a
self-tacking jib which sheets to a curved track by the mast.
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* A measure of the yacht's
stability - the higher the AVS number the better in general. Few
other 26 foot yachts nowadays would have a AVS of above 120° |
Plan showing bilge-keel version - the fin keeler
has a slightly deeper keel than that shown |
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The saloon has the enclosed heads
compartment to port by the companionway, with the galley and the
entrance to the aft double berth to starboard. Forward there are
two settee berths, with a table, and in the bows is a vee-shaped
berth area that is usually regarded as for two children |
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The galley has a gimbaled two-burner,
grill and oven cooker, coolbox and sink with pressurised water |
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The furling jib sets to a curved track just forward of the mast,
and once sheeted in, the boat can be tacked without touching the
sheets.
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Many British Hunters were sold as kit boats for home completion
- the kits being produced in such a way that the end results were
usually very comparable with factory fitted boats
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