2013 Ranger 21 EC

[Perry Lowe]

Serious New Buyer wants to know difference between 2013 and recent years. For example, when was the cabin size increased? When was the new hull introduced? Should I buy a new 2012 or new 2013? Thanks so much

 

[Gin]

Others may have better answers for you. I don't know when the cabin was first extended, but I've seen used models back to at least 2006 with the EC cabin. So the change had to be before then. I don't know what the hull change was or when it happened. Maybe about the same time?

As for the 2012 versus 2013, at the Seattle boat show, I got the impression there were no big changes on the 21 EC, but perhaps some minor ones. The upgraded upholstery is now standard on all models. There may be newer versions of the electronics packages since those change as Garmin brings out new stuff. A few things have been changed on the interior trim on the other boats, and may differ on the 21 EC too (the dash on the others, for example, is not wood now, but is stitched brown vinyl -- handsome and seems practical). Can't think of anything else. If you can get to one of the big boat shows, you may find that the promotional factory boatshow pricing on a 2013 will be competitive with a 2012. But dealers may be motivated on the 2012, and a 2012 would be ready for delivery now -- on the 2013, unless one is already at the dealer, you could be looking at a bit of a wait.

Hope that helps a little.

Gini

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

We took delivery of a 2013 21EC six months ago, the first of the 2013's I think. Having looked at in stock 2012 boats I did not see any real cosmetic differences. We were told that our boat has a new model of the 5000 BTU A/C unit and we had to have a few bugs worked out regarding placement of the raw water cooling pump. No idea yet how the unit will work during our hot summer months in SE Florida but seems to work well in the low 80's weather we have had during the last two months. The 21 is a great boat and we have just turned over ninety hours with a weekend trip to Bayside in Miami. We intended to make the west coast event this weekend but did not have time to make the Lake Okeechobee crossing and get back in time for other commitments.

We also attended Trawler Fest in Ft. Lauderdale during the same time period and Ranger Tugs had an out of water display. It appeared to me that the base price of the 21 EC for 2013 had not changed much if at all over the 2012 base price.

Phil Rudin

 

[WinterIslandYY]

Perry,
The EC was introduced early 2007. The cabin was extended back approximately 18" into the cockpit, allowing for a refrigerator, more storage in the cabin, single burner stove (butane or alcohol depending on year), sink with pressure water, all standard with the EC. Also, some of the options became standard, wipers on all font windows, SS mast with remote search light. With this standardization I personally feel the boat comes with everything most people need for a great time on the water.
I hope this has been helpful!
Cheers,
Peter

 

[tlkenyon]

Almost as important were the modifications to the hull shape, away from a strictly displacement hull toward a semi-displacement hull that provides for a little more speed...or at least a lot more efficiency when you get above 7 kts or so.....

 

[glthomas]

Perry,
Buy the newest and largest Ranger you can afford. You will love it so much that you will wish you had extended yourself and cut back somewhere else.
Some 2013 21's come with a new 110V AC with a power inverter to run off of the 12V system. Otherwise there have been no other changes in recent years.

 

[Dave and Genny]

We have a 2006 21-EC with a build date February 2006. It is hull number 19.

 

[Irishpilot]

Can someone provide more information on the new Air Conditioning on the 21EC? I know the old 12 volt system allowed for about 3-4 hours of A/C before the dedicated battery system was out of juice. (at least that is how it was explained to me...) Does the new A/C run off the diesel and off shore power as well?

 

[glthomas]

I have the 110 volt AC in my 2013 R21-EC.
The setup is the same as a 12V system and there is no shore power on any 21.
But you do have a battery charger connection for a 15 amp 110v inlet to the boat. I have no way to compare the performance verses a 12V system. I think if it was a big plus the factory would have gone to it exclusively and they didn't. Same 12V system runs off two dedicated batteries and in my case to a power inverter to the 110 AC. No outlet and everything else is 12V.
As long as you have 110V to the battery charger or the engine running you can run the AC all you want. The 110 unit has its own water pump for cooling so the boat has to be in the water unless you want to make a tie in.
You can buy 30 amp to 15 amp adapter cords to plug in to a dockside shore power outlet, then use a regular extension cord to the boat. The docks that I have been to so far had 110V plugs so no need for an adapter in that case.
I tested mine and it ran 6hrs on the batteries. You could also buy a small generator but I think they also only run half a night.
Personally I hesitate to carry gas on board. I know it can be stored safely. I just don't want to at this time. Six hours is plenty of sleep for me on the hook.

Hope this helps;