C & L Sea Ranger

Amor del Mar

Introducing the 1982 C & L Sea Ranger, a remarkable pilothouse yacht that combines elegance with robust performance. With an overall length of 47.25 feet, this vessel is crafted from durable fiberglass, ensuring longevity and resilience on the water. Powered by twin Detroit 4-53 inboard diesel engines, each delivering 175 horsepower, it boasts a cruising speed of 8 knots, making it ideal for leisurely voyages. The yacht features a sophisticated 4-blade bronze propeller, enhancing its maneuverability and efficiency. Accommodating up to three cabins and two heads, the Sea Ranger provides ample space for relaxation and comfort. This used model is well-maintained, with engine hours of 3881 and 3815, showcasing its reliability. Perfect for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike, the C & L Sea Ranger is a splendid choice for those seeking adventure on the open seas. Amor Del Mar is fully set up to cruise the inside passage. 

Amor Del Mar has been professionally maintained every year and is in great mechanical condition. The current owners have made many important upgrades that enhance her cruising experience.

Recent upgrades...

New in 2024 full complement of group 16 house batteries

Full flybridge enclosure with Isinglass

Custom fiberglass swim step with full height safety railings

Newer Northern lights generator

Newer holding tank

Interior blinds have been upgraded

Recent reupholstered fly bridge cushions and cockpit cushions

Newer salon sofa with storage and two barrel chairs with storage.

Layout

Enter Amor Del Mar from the aft deck through teak doors to a warm and inviting salon. The interior is finished in traditional teak, with a teak and holly salon floor. The brightwork is in top condition and belies the vintage of this yacht.

The galley is forward of the salon and to port, with a well-appointed wet bar opposite.

From the galley / salon, there are three stairs up to the pilothouse, and from there, forward steps down to the staterooms.

Salon

The salon is a warm and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. There are two barrel chairs to starboard with a cabinet in between, there is a settee to port with internal storage and a television on the aft right bulkhead,

Forward to starboard is a well appointed wet bar with U-Line ice maker, stainless sink with hot and cold water, a working counter and a storage locker.

There are large opening windows, warm lighting, and updated soft goods and window treatments finish the salon in an elegant, traditional nautical theme.

Galley

The galley is forward and to port of the salon and is horseshoe-shaped. There is ample work space and abundant storage for extended cruising and entertaining.

• good working space with task lighting
• custom knife holder
• custom wood cutting board cover for sink and for stove
• very large top-opening dry stores locker
• stand up refrigerator and freezer
• three-burner propane stove with oven
• Trident gas control and detection system
• Bravetti Professional microwave / convection oven
• double stainless steel sinks
• spice racks and book shelves

Pilothouse

The pilothouse, up three steps from the salon, offers excellent visibility and is the heart of the yacht while underway. The lower helm features full engine controls, instrumentation, and a good array of navigation and communication equipment for coastal cruising. Here also is the electrical panel, chart storage, traditional teak wheel. There are teak side doors, port and starboard, to the side decks, a very comfortable settee with table, a pilot berth, book shelves, and an enviably comfortable captain's chair.

• Garmin 160C fishfinder / depthsounder
• Danforth Constellation compass
• Standard Horizon GX2360S VHF radio
• Lenovo computer running Nobletec Odyssey chartplotter
• Garmin 128 GPS feeding signal to Nobletec
• Garmin GHc10 Autopilot with rudder angle indicator
• windlass control
• three wipers
• Garmin 8212 Chartplotter/radar

Accommodations

Descend curved steps from the starboard area of the pilothouse to the accommodations foyer. Amor de Mar offers the preferred three-stateroom layout. The VIP cabin is all the way forward with double pullman berth to port, hanging locker, and desk and storage to starboard. There is an opening overhead hatch and two portlights.

The second guest cabin to port has upper and lower bunks, a hanging locker, and a desk with a stool, overhead hatch.

The guest / day head is to starboard with Sealand Vacuflush toilet with Tankwatch holding tank monitor, shower, heated towel racks, and more storage.

Aft of the foyer, midships, is the spacious master cabin. This is an athwartships full walk-around double berth with side tables, plenty of storage in drawers, cupboards and hanging lockers. The ensuite head has a Sealand Vacuflush toilet, Tankwatch holding tank monitor, tub and shower, lots of storage and heated towel racks! From the cabin, there is also a private stairway up aft to the salon.

The Kubola hot water furnace provides on demand hot water and heat throughout the yacht. This is a five zone system (set up to add two more zones if desired) with ITR controls and a thermostat in each zone. It was installed new in 2010.

Deck and Hull

The aft deck is fully enclosed for year-round comfort. Wide covered side decks are perfectly suited for PNW cruising. There is a teak and stainless ladder up to the command bridge and boat deck.

The teak decks are screwed with stainless fasteners into plywood, which is embedded into a fibreglass deck.  There is no evidence of leaks, nor has there ever been. The upper decks are molded non-skid.

In 2010, the owner decided to have the bottom completely stripped to remove many years of bottom paint build up. Even though there were no blisters, they prudently decided to have an epoxy barrier coat applied at the same time.

• June 2013 haul out and service included fresh bottom paint, zinc replacement, inspection and cleaning running gear, props inspected and polished
• June 2013 inspection of the bottom revealed zero blisters
• freshly (July 2013) varnished teak cap rail
• 2022 bottom repainted
• varnish on strike rails and flybridge trim is due for re-aplication soon
• port and starboard gates in bulwarks for easy access
• transom gate
• electric windlass with up and down switches at foredeck and at each helm
• 65 lb Davis Seahook anchor with all chain rode
• BBQ
• huge cockpit lazarette
• wing doors from cockpit to side decks
• cockpit bench seating

Command Bridge

The command bridge is a wide open space great for relaxing, entertaining and al fresco dining.

• large settees on port and starboard
• 11.6' Polaris aluminum RIB with 25 hp outboard
• crane, rebuilt and reinforced (the Polaris is a commercial grade, ie heavy, dinghy                                                  co-captain's chair to starboard
• teak steering wheel
• full engine controls and instrumentation
• Icom M45 VHF radio
• depthsounder
• W.H. Autopilot remote
• windlass control
• Danforth Constellation compass with sun cover
• lots of storage under forward cowling

Mechanical and Electrical

Power is by a pair of eminently reliable, and efficient, Detroit Diesel 4-53 turbo diesel engines, 175 hp each. The engine room is clean and organized with relatively easy access to all systems.

• 1,800 RPM gives 9.5 knots, burning 7.5 gallons per hour
• 2,000 RPM gives 11 knots, burning 10 gallons per hour
• Max speed is 15 knots at 2,500 RPM - tested accurate July 2013
• Racors to each engine and genset
• shaft brushes
• Onan 7.5kW genset in sound shield
• sight gauges on fuel tanks
• Freedom Marine Xantrex 2.5 kW inverter with remote panel in pilothouse
• Statpower Trucharge 40 Amp charger with remote panel in pilothouse
• 30 Amp shorepower