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R Series
R-23
A trailerable 23-foot pocket cruiser with a curved windshield, atrium skylights and full cruising amenities — Yamaha F200 power, sleeps four.
A trailerable 23-foot pocket cruiser with a curved windshield, atrium skylights and full cruising amenities — Yamaha F200 power, sleeps four.
The first thing you notice about the Ranger Tugs R-23 is the dramatic curved windshield and the band of overhead skylights flooding the pilothouse with light. Four opening roof hatches, sliding side windows and an opening glass bulkhead make the cabin feel twice its size, while a 200 HP Yamaha outboard, bow thruster and 8’6″ beam make it equally at home on a trailer and on a long coastal cruise. Forward stateroom, convertible dinette and mid berth sleep four, with a full galley and enclosed head — all the amenities of a much larger cruising yacht in a package you can tow home.
Trailer Ready.
Cruise Equipped.
28′ 5″
LOA
8′ 6″
Beam
19″
Draft (Up)
80 gal.
Fuel
200 HP
Yamaha F200
This Model Is Equipped With
Pilothouse Pocket Cruiser
An 8’6″ beam, foam-filled fiberglass stringer grid and a 200 HP Yamaha outboard combine in a trailerable cruiser with the amenities — and the light, airy cabin — of a much larger boat.
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6,000 lb Dry Weight
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Sleeps 4
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Bow Thruster Standard
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Trailerable 8'6" Beam
Key Benefits
05 Advantages
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Curved Windshield & Atrium Skylights
A dramatic wraparound windshield, visor and four solar-reflective roof hatches fill the pilothouse with light and 360° visibility — visibility you simply don’t get in a boat this size.
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Yamaha F200 Outboard
Clean, quiet four-stroke power with easy service access, paired with a standard bow thruster and electric trim tabs for confident handling in tight marinas and open water alike.
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Full Cruising Galley
Refrigerator/freezer, electric/alcohol cooktop, microwave and a deep sink with hot and cold water — a real galley that lets you cook real meals on a real cruise.
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Sleeps Four
Private forward stateroom with filler cushion, a mid berth for kids or gear and a convertible dinette make the R-23 a true overnighter for a family of four.
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Trailerable 8'6" Beam
Folding stainless mast, integrated trailer brake/turn/reverse lights and a legal-width beam let you launch and recover anywhere a ramp will fit — and chase the season from coast to coast.
Performance
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200 HP Yamaha F200
A clean, efficient Yamaha F200 outboard delivers easy cruising speeds with the simple maintenance and serviceability of a modern four-stroke.
Standard Bow Thruster
A bow thruster makes docking single-handed a non-event — pivot the bow on a dime in crosswinds and current with the press of a button.
Electric Trim Tabs & Laminar Flow Interrupters
Electric trim tabs and laminar flow interrupters let you dial in the perfect running attitude and shed spray, keeping the ride dry and efficient at every speed.
Trailerable 8'6" Beam
A legal-width beam, folding mast and integrated trailer lights mean the R-23 follows you home — and follows you anywhere there’s water.
Accommodations
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Private Forward Stateroom
A V-berth forward sleeps two separately or — with the filler cushion — together, with storage under the mattress and curtains for privacy.
Convertible Dinette
A four-person teak-table dinette converts into a third sleeping berth, so the cabin works just as hard at anchor as it does underway.
Mid Berth
A dedicated mid berth is perfect for kids, dogs or just a place to throw a duffel — a feature you rarely see on a 23-foot cruiser.
Enclosed Head with Shower
A fully enclosed head with marine toilet, holding tank, shower and sink makes long cruises and weather days genuinely comfortable.
Atrium Skylights & Opening Bulkhead
Four roof hatches, sliding side windows and an opening glass bulkhead pull light and air through the cabin from bow to cockpit.
Galley & Helm
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Refrigerator, Cooktop & Microwave
A true cruising galley — refrigerator/freezer, electric/alcohol cooktop and microwave — lets you provision for a weekend, not just an afternoon.
9" Garmin Chartplotter
A standard 9″ Garmin GPS chartplotter with sonar, color engine display and digital fuel flow puts every piece of cruising data within easy reach.
Bolstered Helm Seat
A bolstered helm seat, USB charging and dual windshield wipers make long days behind the wheel comfortable in any weather.
Multi-Zone Stereo & Indirect Lighting
A Kicker multi-zone stereo, indirect cabin lighting and LED courtesy lights set the mood from sunrise coffee to evening on the hook.
Notable Options
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Aluminum Tandem-Axle Trailer
Add the aluminum tandem-axle trailer with electric/hydraulic brakes and spare tire to take the R-23 anywhere the road and the ramp will go.
Air Conditioning & Diesel Heat
Option reverse-cycle A/C and a diesel forced-air furnace to extend the cruising season from shoulder to shoulder, in comfort.
Lithium Battery Upgrade
A LiFePO4 battery upgrade unlocks inverter-powered air conditioning and reverse-cycle heat away from shore power — a true off-grid cruiser.
Garmin xHD Radar & Autopilot
Step up to Garmin xHD radar and autopilot with remote for confident long-range cruising in fog, dark and open water.
Build Your R-23
Configure hull color, trailer, electronics, climate control and a 220W solar panel to spec an R-23 tuned exactly to the way you cruise.
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