Ranger 40 Flybridge Arft Cabin

The 1983 Ranger 40 Flybridge Cruiser is a spacious, fibreglass semi-displacement cruiser designed for comfortable liveaboard living, family cruising, and entertaining.

The Ranger 40 Flybridge is a high-volume motor yacht, ideal for extended stays on the water, coastal cruising, or as a waterfront holiday home. It features a flybridge for elevated navigation and socialising, with a focus on comfort and practicality. The hull is constructed from fibreglass/GRP, offering durability and low maintenance.

- **Dimensions and Specifications**:
- **Length**: 40 feet (12.19 meters)
- **Beam**: 4.2-4.28 meters (approximately 14 feet), providing ample interior space
- **Draft**: 1.2-1.23 meters (about 4 feet), suitable for coastal waters
- **Hull Material**: Fibreglass/GRP, with some models featuring teak overlay in the cockpit
- **Designer**: Ranger Cruisers, Taiwan

- **Accommodations**:
- **Cabins**: Two private cabins, offering sleeping arrangements for up to 4 people:
- **Master Cabin**: Located aft, it spans the full beam of the vessel, featuring a walk-around island double bed, private ensuite with a shower, and built-in robes for storage.
- **Guest Cabin**: Forward with a convertible V-berth (singles or double) and easy access to a second bathroom.
- **Additional Cabin**: Two single bunk beds for extra guests.
- **Bathrooms**: Two enclosed electric toilets with sinks, showers, and ample cupboard space. A third shower on the swim platform.
- **Living Spaces**: The saloon is spacious and comfortable, with a galley comparable to a small apartment, equipped with a microwave, sink (hot/cold water), Waeco refrigeration, and plenty of storage. Multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, including weather-protected outdoor spaces with clears, make it ideal for entertaining.

- **Engines and Performance**:
- **Engines**: Typically equipped with twin Volvo Penta 260 hp D4 Turbo diesel engines with shaft drives for reliable propulsion.
- **Engine Hours**:
- **Fuel Capacity**: 900 litres, 450 litres per tank, stainless steel
- **Fuel Consumption**: Approximately 8 litres per engine per hour
- **Max Speed**: Around 12 knots.
- **Cruise Speed**: Cruising efficiently at 8-10 knots.
- **Water Capacity**: 450 litres for extended trips.

- **Systems and Equipment**:
- **Electrical**: 12v LED lighting, two 180w solar panels, five new batteries 2025,
Shore power compatibility with 240v hot water system.
- **Generator**: Onan 7 kVA genset for onboard power.
- **Navigation and Electronics**: Includes Garmin sounder, VHF radio,
- **Deck Gear**: Muir electric anchor winch with chain, boat mooring hook, swim ladder, and a large duckboard with a stainless steel BBQ.
- **Safety Gear**: 6 life jackets, EPIRB, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, flares, and automatic bilge pumps.
- **Entertainment**: Small TV with in built CD player. Sound system with radio and CD player

- **Additional Features**:
- *Antifouling Nov (2024).
- **Swim Platform**: Large platform with easy access for swimming or docking, enhancing usability for families or water activities.

- **Condition and Considerations**: Mechanically well-maintained in good condition, needs cosmetic updates to exterior paint and teak deck maintenance.