I think I’m an Admiral!

A commodore is in command of two ships. An Admiral is in charge of three or more ships.

I have a Ranger 26, an O’Day Widgeon 12′ day sailor and a old “iron sides” single crew scow of a “tub” dry docked in my back yard. Adding a cork, a stick with a sheet, and an oar would make the SS Rust Bucket sea worthy. Shoot, I’ve even seen a few of the same class vessels in real races! I know that some may quibble, but the fact is that I’m at least a Commodore and I think that Admiral is now appropriate, especially considering my extremely nebulous power to corral the larger Ranger 26 Fleet.

Yes, I know that technically a fleet should sail together, but with only about 70 Ranger 26 hulls in existence, I think we all need to stick together. Besides, it’s becoming an ever smaller world and right here on Ranger26.com we do, in a way, all come together and share a bond that stretches across oceans. So without further introduction, I present to you with a very particular sense of importance (but completely un-ordered), the Ranger 26 Fleet!

Please note: If you have newer, higher quality photos that you can send me, I would love to update your listing. Also, I will do a blog post about every owner who sends me several photos and a little bio of themselves and their darling.

Fleet Owners Gallery

The Great Effort - Ranger 26 Sailboat

Great Effort | Shannon & Dale Toronitz | Sidney North Saanich Marina, Sidney, BC

Sundagger, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Sundagger | Craig Funk, Nigel Longland & John Belnap (co-owners) | Hood River, OR

Sundagger Under Sail

Black Swede, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Black Swede | Bill Day & Kristi Hug | Sandy Point WA

Irish Mist | Hugh & Nancy Foulke | Ferndale WA

Irish Mist | Hugh & Nancy Foulke | Ferndale WA

Shearwater, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Shearwater | Guy & Vicky Stickney | Kalispell MT

Friendship, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Friendship | Tony Lawrence | Vancouver WA

Aja, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Aja | Steve Worthy |Sylvan Cove, San Juans WA

Spontaneity, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Spontaneity | Kim & Travis Snider | Seabeck WA

Stargazer | Erica Liepelt | Portland ORStargazer | Erica Liepelt | Portland OR

Innisfree, Ranger 26

Innisfree | Bruce & Jennifer Searl | Eugene OR

Tichuck, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Tichuck | Michelle Weston | BC Canada

Sandbakkle, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Sandbakkle | Dave Johnson | Poulsbo WA

La Veronica, Ranger 26 Sailboat

La Veronica | Gary and Mary Kay Wesnitzer | Roosevelt Lake, AZ

Reliance Ranger 26 Sailboat

Reliance | Marilyn & Rick Nelson | Whitefish MT

Annie Moggin, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Annie Moggin | Kevin & Monique Moore | Renton WA

Narnia Bound, Ranger 26 sailboat

Narnia Bound | Mike & Patti Ellis | Port Orchard, WA

Narnia Bound & Ferry

Narnia Bound & Ferry

Lone Ranger, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Lone Ranger | Dan Feldman | Los Angeles CA

Lone Ranger, Spinnaker

Lone Ranger, Spinnaker

Lone Ranger's gorgeous wood floor!

Lone Ranger’s gorgeous wood floor! (Aft)

Lone Ranger's gorgeous wood floor!

Lone Ranger’s gorgeous wood floor! (Forward)

Blue Heron, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Blue Heron | Jay Berube | Kettle Falls WA

Blue Heron under sail

Blue Heron under sail

Puff, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Puff | Steve & Elena (Ellie) Adams | Camino CA

"C Ranger, Ranger 26 Sailboat

C Ranger | SOLD – New Owner | Dave Johnson

Camelot, Ranger 26 Sailboat

Camelot | Coos Bay Area

Larry Knowles s/v WESTWIND (KR26 Hull ID RFB013701177) Camp Verde, AZ

Please note: If you have newer, higher quality photos that you can send me, I would love to update your listing. Also, I will do a blog post about every owner who sends me several photos and a little bio of themselves and their darling.

29 thoughts on “Fleet

  1. Bob Jacobson

    I am looking for a Ranger 26… hopefully with an outboard… anybody selling … previous owner of the Annie Mogan.. I miss these fine boats !! Bob Jacobson

  2. Mike Hall

    Hello Bruce: I own a 1977 Ranger 26. Hull #11, with inboard Yanmar diesel motor. I keep it in Dana Point, CA at the Dana West Marina. I am only the second owner (2 1/2 years). Would like to participate in this website. I have pictures of my boat that I can share. Regards, Mike

    • ranger26@searl.com

      Hi Mike!

      I would love to have you and your boat on the site. If you like, I’ll even do a feature post about it. Send me the photos and a few pages of information about it and some of your adventures in her and I’ll post it later this fall.

      Bruce

  3. Rob Robinson

    Hi All,

    I am thinking about buying a used Ranger 26 which does not have a trailer. I would like to buy, rent, borrow one to move her 200 miles from WA to OR. Any takers?

    Rob

    • ranger26@searl.com

      Hi Rob, After my boat is in the water in the spring, you could borrow my trailer for a move. Ask me again then. Bruce (Ranger26.com)

  4. Jerry

    I am in the process of doing a complete renovation on my KR 26. All interior walls and cabinets have been either removed or chopped up to the point where they need replaced. Does anyone have a source and or detailed photos of head, bulkhead walls, breaker panels, etc. ? Any info would be appreciated.

  5. Mike Brower

    Kent Ranger 26′ for sale!
    We are selling Stargazer, our restaurant business requires us to change our plans about sailing. The boat is loaded with new equipment too numerous to mention. Interested parties can call Mike at 406-240-1393 to get all the details on the boat. She is moored at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, Wa. however we live in Missoula, Mt. $14,000.00. no trailer.

  6. Gary Fredrick

    I am trying to update information on this site. I have contacted several 26 owners but would like to get an updated list created. You may get in touch with me at 360-774-2150. I have “evenstar” in Port Townsend, Wa.

    • ranger26@searl.com

      Sorry, just getting back to the site… please see my response to your initial post! I think this is a great idea.

      Bruce

      • Gary Fredrick

        Great to hear from you Bruce! I don’t know how many KR 26 owners still visit or even know about this website. Hopefully since I hear about these boats being bought or sold we’ll pick up more owners, Feel free to call me any time. There are some innovations that owners would be interested in hearing about.

  7. Gary Fredrick

    Stargazer sold to someone somewhere around Port Townsend area but so far I haven’t seen her. I did talk to the people who own a KR26 in Bellingham. At last call it was for sale for a low price and needed tlc. There is one for sale in the Bend, Ore. area on a trailer.

  8. Clyde Stewart

    Bruce Searl,
    I am trying to contact you at ranger26@searl.com but it is returned immediately as “undeliverable ” I have a Kent Ranger 26 1983 for sale and would like to list on this website instead of Craigslist. I just need a good contact for you. I have several pictures to upload. Clyde Stewart , aeros721@hotmail.com. 360-927-5163

  9. David Rynning

    Regarding the Fleet Gallery, I believe we bought Spontaneity but under the name Green Eyes while lying at Anacortes, in 2012 (HIN RFB014340478). The good news for me was that the KR26 got my wife out much more than on my KR20 (which I still have), but so much so that we outgrew the accommodations and sold her in 2015, with an almost-new Yamadog 9.9 LS, to a knowledgeable friend; we moved up rather significantly (as in 12-foot-itis) and I still miss my beloved 26, especially for single-hand maneuvering. I think she’s been sold again but not sure to whom or where. I’ll reach out to him to see if I can help with updating this list. I still enjoy visiting the KR26 site and reading about what’s going on in the fleet.

    • ranger26@searl.com

      Sorry, I’ve been so busy I’ve neglected to get all these posts read and approved! Please note that Dan Feldman is selling his Ranger! check it out and give him a call!

  10. Jessica

    Hi!
    We are looking for a stout pocket cruiser we can trailer as needed and can handle Pacific NW conditions. I dare say it may be love at first sight. If there are any potential sellers who are interested I would love to connect. Thanks!

  11. James Handzus III

    I own and sail an old 1977 downeaster 32. I love her and since the ranger 26 looks like the off spring of my beloved Warward Haven (uscg registered downeaster 32). one of these ranger 26 boats would make a great addition to my fleet as a little race boat is my home birth of LAYC lake arthur yacht club.
    If you have one for sale call me on me cell @ 337-930-2786
    Thank You Captain JIm

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