First Crack

Express Cruiser First Crack

Great Little Pocket Cruiser, and weekender live a board, packaged like a much larger vessel with room to spare. Effortless cruising and docking are facilitated by the combination of the sterndrive and the bow thruster. Included is a Portland Pudgy Dingy, a Weaver Davit System, and a Torqeedo Electric Outboard Motor with bracket, extended life battery and a spare prop. Packaged like a much larger vessel with room to spare. First Crack is extremely well maintained and professionally cared for. All service records are available.  Extensive use of teak trim and paneling thru-out the bright and spacious interior presents a warm and cozy appeal. The dramatic curved windshield and visor catches your eye immediately. This is emphasized by several overhead skylights. There is no shortage of light or visibility on this 23 which features four opening skylights and sliding windows and an opening glass bulkhead which provides a very open and airy feeling inside and outside in the cockpit. Opening port-lights and overhead hatches allow for a nice cross breeze inside the cabin. The forward cabin has plenty of room for sitting around the teak table, which converts to separate sleeping area for two or use the filler cushion and it converts to a double berth with handcrafted custom mattress used only one season and valued at $4000.00. The mid-cabin is great for kids or storage. The dinette converts to a sleeper giving you a total of five berths. t

She is Loaded with standard features and options including but not limited to a 12 Volt Refrigerator/Freezer, SS Sink, Alcohol/Electric Cooktop, Microwave, a private enclosed head with Marine Toilet and Holding Tank, shower, sink. mirror and custom folding head door and custom cabinetry, a custom shelf rack for chart or storage located forward of the mates bench seat.  Additional equipment include Sky Screens, a Bow Thruster & Battery, Inverter/Battery & Charger (1500 Watt/40 Amp), Electric Windlass with helm controls, 135w Solar Panel, Roof Sport Rack, Folding SS. Mast, T/V Antenna, Anchor Package with 11 Pound Anchor, 15' of chain and 150' of line, spare anchor, Diesel Webasto Heater, and a separate heating system off the engine, Macerator Discharge Pump with Y-Valve, Safety Kit (first aid kit, life jackets, fenders w/covers, lines, boat hook), Mid-Berth with Mattress, V-Berth with fitted handcrafted custom Memory Foam Mattress only used for one season and valued at $4000.00, opening bulkhead with reversible dinette seat, custom folding helm seat, rod holders, custom cockpit port and starboard folding seats with bolsters, spare prop, custom chocks to reduce chafing of mooring lines, private forward stateroom, with two sinks with H&C fresh water, transom door, extra water tank with level Monitor, two Pantographic Windshield Wipers, optional cockpit h&c shower, SS Cleats & Hardware, Sunbrella Fabrics, Original Vinylester Barrier Coat on Bottom, bow rails, swim platform with Patio rails and a propane storage box, custom Bimini top with boot and aft sunscreen, built In trailer lights, CO Monitor, LED Lighting, electric horn, navigation lights and more.  Electronics feature a Garmin 7610 GPS/Plotter, Depth Finder, Standard Horizon VHF Radio, Garmin GMR 18XHD Radar, Fusion Stereo with four Speakers.

This is not your standard R23. It has many options and custom upgrades. This R-23 is perfect for overnighting or extended cruising. Whether your are seasoned captain or new to boating, this is the perfect trailerable boat for your next adventure.  (Some excerpts courtesy of Ranger Tugs)