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The Dell Quay Ranger 27 - Ref 0398
Year Built: 1967
Price: £29,950
Description:
200 hp Volvo Penta AQAD 41P/DP diesel engine (2001
with 111 hours) gives 30+ knots maximum speed. Newly upholstered
interior with accommodation for 4 in 2 cabins with separate heads
compartment and well equipped cockpit galley; Teak decks; Trim
tabs; Speed & depthsounder; Colour chartplotter; Compass; Pressuried
hot & cold fresh water system; Shore supply with cabin / cockpit
sockets & charger; Automatic fire extinguishers; Camper cover
etc. This
classic sports cruiser recently underwent a major restoration programme
and is reported to be in truly superb condition – must therefore
be seen to be appreciated. Lying Solent. Price is Inc Vat.
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ABOUT THE DELL QUAY RANGER
The Dell Quay Ranger
story began towards the late 1950's
and early 1960's probably on the back
of a cigarette packet by a couple of
friends in a pub on the Hamble. It is
strongly suggested that the birth of
the Ranger was originated from
a cancelled order by the Ministry of
Defence, for boats to be dropped from
aircraft.
A company called Dell
Quay Productions Ltd. was formed, and
with hulls built by Fairey Marine, a
design and build programme was mounted.
The hulls were for the 23' and 26'
Fairey Huntress designed by Raymond Hunt
and modified by Alan Burnard - more detailed
information may be obtained from the Fairey
Owners Club website - and a limited
number of 25' Rangers were produced.
It is believed that 18 were constructed.
The larger and more comfortable Dell
Quay Ranger 27' was then developed and
sold by Dell Quay Sales Ltd., and with
information from various sources it is
thought that not more than 65 were built
and the actual figure being more like
in the middle 50's. About 7 of these
were the single cabined Dell Quay Tropicals
(or Fisherman). The first vessel built
in the early 1960's was known to be named "Tuesday's
Child", the second "Lazy Doll" and
the third "Yogi's Ranger".
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