Ranger 28 vs TES 28 Magnam
How do the Ranger 28 and TES 28 Magnam compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Ranger 28 Ranger Yachts (a division of Bangor Punta) · 1976 
TES 28 Magnam Stocznia TES - Yacht · 2010 | Ranger 28 | TES 28 Magnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.0 ft8.53 m | 28.0 ft8.53 m |
| Waterline length | 21.7 ft6.61 m | 26.0 ft7.92 m |
| Beam | 9.6 ft2.92 m | 9.9 ft3.02 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 4.6 ft1.40 m |
| Displacement | 5,081 lb2,305 kg | 6,400 lb2,903 kg |
| Ballast | 2,792 lb1,266 kg | 1,980 lb898 kg |
| Sail area | 389 ft²36.1 m² | 380 ft²35.3 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 21.06 | 17.64 |
| Displacement / Length | 223 | 163 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.23 | 2.14 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 6.8 |
Ranger 28 vs TES 28 Magnam: the short version
- The Ranger 28 and TES 28 Magnam are close in length (28.0 ft8.53 m vs 28.0 ft8.53 m ).
- The TES 28 Magnam is heavier, displacing about 26% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Ranger 28 carries the more powerful rig (21.1 vs 17.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The TES 28 Magnam scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the TES 28 Magnam rates better for offshore work (2.14 vs 2.23).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.