The Ranger 22 is an American trailerable sailboat designed by Gary Mull as an International Offshore Rule Mini Ton class racer and first built in 1977.
[1][6] The boat was built by Jensen Marine/Ranger Yachts in the United States, starting in 1979 and was also produced in Brazil by Mariner Construções Náuticas Ltd.
[1][7][8] The Ranger 22 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.
'"[9] In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "this boat, conceived by Gary Mull, a talented designer of fast sailboats, started out as the "Mull 22" and later became the Ranger 22 ... Best features: The Ranger's draft of 4' 3" and her slightly higher sail area, as well as tweaks such as a mainmast cross-section that reduces weight aloft while its turbulence stimulators (small bumps on the mast to help keep wind flow “attached” to the mainsail) help make the rig’s aerodynamics more efficient, will make her closer-winded and faster upwind in light air compared to her comps.
Unfortunately for racers, the handicappers have noticed this and have penalized the Ranger for these appealing qualities by reducing her PHRF by about a minute per mile.