1981 Sea Ranger 45

Vessel just completed the loop, and is being prepared for new owner

BLUE MOON is a SEA RANGER 45 built in Taiwan in 1981 by C & L Marine with a solid fiberglass hull. This Raised Pilot house has fiberglass decks with the Europa Sedan appeal. She is a Great Loop veteran looking for her next adventure.

🛥️ Vessel Overview

• Model: Sea Ranger 45 Raised Pilothouse Europa Sedan

• Builder: C&L Marine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

• Year: 1981

• Length Overall (LOA): 45 ft (13.72 m)

• Beam: 14' 9"

• Draft: Approx. 4' 3"

• Hull Material: Solid fiberglass

• Displacement: 36,500 lbs

• Hull Type: Semi-displacement

• Fuel Type: Diesel

⚙️ Power & Performance

• Engine: Volvo TAMD-40, 165 HP turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel- 5214 Hrs

• Transmission: Borg Warner Velvet Drive

• Cruising Speed: ~8 knots

• Max Speed: ~11 knots

• Generator: Westerbeke 8kW diesel- 2587 Hrs

• Bow Thruster: WESMAR

• Fuel Capacity: 612 gallons (6 aluminum tanks)

• Fresh Water: 200 gallons

• Holding Tank: 30 gallons

🧭 Navigation & Electronics

• Lowrance LCX-28c HD

• Garmin GPS861xsvwith Fantom Dome 18X Radar

• Lowrance Link 8 VHF

• ProMariner 1220 charger

• Xantrex TrueCharge 20

🏡 Interior & Layout

• Cabins: 2 staterooms

⁠◦ Master and guest staterooms with queen-size berths

• Heads: 1 large head with shower

• Salon: Spacious with Europa-style windows

• Galley: Functional layout with updated appliances

• Pilothouse: Raised helm station with excellent visibility

🌊 Exterior Features

• Decks: Fiberglass with teak accents

• Cockpit: Ideal for docking and line handling

• Tender: 2002 Achilles 10'2" rigid inflatable with outboard

• Windlass: Rebuilt in 2021

• Bridge Clearance: 19' 5"

🔧 Notable Upgrades & Maintenance

• New prop, shaft, and fuel tanks

• Freshwater and engine circulation pumps replaced

• Heat exchangers serviced (2021)

• Bottom job completed (Nov 24')

• VictronConnect controller with 4 100W solar panels

This Sea Ranger 45 is Great Loop capable, known for its sturdy build, efficient cruising, and timeless trawler aesthetics. With thoughtful upgrades and a comfortable layout, it’s a fantastic choice for long-range cruising or liveaboard life.