Twin Volvo IPS500 POD Drives
Twin Volvo IPS500 POD drives with joystick steering deliver confident maneuvering in all conditions — efficient, quiet and powerful.
RR Series
R-43 S
A 43-foot Sedan cruiser with twin Volvo IPS drives, joystick steering, a 22" Garmin suite and a light-filled salon that seats 12 — built for stress-free cruising and entertaining.
A 43-foot Sedan cruiser with twin Volvo IPS drives, joystick steering, a 22" Garmin suite and a light-filled salon that seats 12 — built for stress-free cruising and entertaining.
The R-43 Sedan is thoughtfully equipped with many innovative features that will make your life on the water stress free and fun like it's supposed to be. Designed and built by hand in the USA, the R-43 S will turn heads and collect fans everywhere you go. The heart of the R-43 Sedan is its spacious, light-filled salon; with a conversational layout and seating for 12, you'll make a lifetime's worth of memories with friends and family in this warm, inviting space. With two private staterooms, each with en suite head and shower, there's plenty of room to comfortably entertain guests. You'll feel confident in all conditions with twin Volvo IPS drives, joystick steering, and a state of the art 22" Garmin navigation suite with chartplotter, AIS, autopilot, and radar. Add even more control with available gyroscope stabilization, Sionyx pan and tilt thermal camera, and Dynamic Positioning.
Walkthrough · Ranger Tugs R-43 S
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Sedan Layout.
Luxury Cruiser.
46' 9"
LOA (Rigged)
14'
Beam
42"
Draft
300 gal.
Fuel
Volvo Twin IPS500
POD Drives
This Model Is Equipped With
Sedan Cruiser
Twin Volvo IPS500 POD drives, joystick steering and a 22" Garmin navigation suite combine in a 43' sedan cruiser with two en-suite staterooms, a rooftop gear deck and a salon that seats 12.
- 01Twin Volvo IPS500
- 02Two En-Suite Staterooms
- 03Salon Seating for 12
- 04Rooftop Gear Deck
Key Benefits
05 AdvantagesLight-Filled Sedan Salon
A single-level sedan salon with atrium skylights, a conversational layout and seating for 12 puts everyone together in one warm, inviting space.
Two Private Staterooms, Two Heads
A forward island berth and a midship stateroom, each with en-suite head and shower, give guests and owners genuine privacy on extended cruises.
22" Garmin Navigation Suite
A state-of-the-art 22" Garmin helm with chartplotter, AIS, autopilot and Fantom radar centralizes every navigation data point at your fingertips.
Rooftop Gear Deck & Davit
A massive rooftop gear storage area with electric-winch davit lift makes stowing and deploying your tender effortless — accessed safely via the cockpit stairwell.
Performance
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Twin Volvo IPS500 POD Drives
Twin Volvo IPS500 POD drives deliver powerful, efficient propulsion with joystick control for confident handling in tight marinas and open water alike.
Joystick Steering, Helm & Cockpit
Joystick steering at the helm and cockpit puts intuitive, fingertip control within reach whether you're docking, holding station or working a line.
Electric Trim Tabs
Electric trim tabs dial in the running attitude for an efficient, level and comfortable ride across the full speed range.
Dynamic Positioning Ready
Optional Dynamic Positioning holds the boat in place against wind and current — ideal for waiting on bridges, fuel docks or fishing spots.
Rooftop Gear Deck
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Massive Gear Storage Area
A sedan rooftop dedicated to gear storage gives you room to bring along everything from paddleboards to extra fenders without crowding the cockpit.
Davit Lift with Electric Winch
A davit lift with electric winch on the roof makes stowing and deploying your tender effortless — explore more, hassle less.
Safe Stairwell Access
The rooftop is safely accessed via a stairwell leading up from the aft cockpit — no ladder gymnastics required.
Aft Cockpit Sun & Sunset Shade
An aft cockpit sun and sunset shade extends weather protection over the cockpit so you can enjoy the back deck from sunrise through golden hour.
Deck & Cockpit
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Oversized Swim Platform
An oversized swim platform with latched transom doors makes boarding safe and easy from any dock — or the water.
Hard-Top Cockpit Cover
A hard-top cockpit cover with hatches and lights keeps the covered cockpit cool, dry and usable in any weather.
Glass Pass-Through Window
An opening glass pass-through window connects the galley and cockpit, creating an open, social area for entertaining and gathering.
Rotating Transom Seats & Tables
Innovative transom seats and tables rotate into multiple configurations — lounge, dine, or stow depending on your plans.
Cockpit Amenities
An icemaker, sink, Fusion stereo control and joystick steering station in the cockpit keep everything you need within arm's reach.
Accommodations
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Forward Island Berth with En-Suite Head
A private forward stateroom with island berth and en-suite head with shower — a true owner's retreat for extended cruising.
Midship Stateroom with En-Suite Head
A second private stateroom with its own en-suite head and shower gives guests real privacy — two staterooms, two heads, no compromises.
Convertible Dinette
A dinette that seats six converts into an additional berth, putting the salon to work at anchor as well as it does underway.
Full-Size Washer & Dryer
A full-size clothes washer and dryer mean you can live aboard just like you do at home — fresh linens and dry towels, always.
Climate Control & Atrium Skylights
Three-zone climate control, atrium skylights, solar-reflective pilothouse hatches and stateroom hatches keep the cabin comfortable and bright.
Galley & Helm
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Full-Size Galley
A spacious galley with 3-burner stove and oven, double-basin sink, microwave, multiple refrigerators, butcher block and in-floor pantry — live and entertain just like home.
22" Garmin Navigation Suite
A 22" Garmin helm with GPS, sonar, Fantom 24x radar, AIS transmit/receive, autopilot, color engine display and digital fuel flow — every data point at a glance.
Sliding Helm Door
A sliding helm door puts the captain on the side deck in a step — quick bow access for line handling without leaving the helm for long.
Fusion Multi-Zone Stereo
A Fusion multi-zone stereo, indirect cabin lighting, LED courtesy lights and TVs in salon and stateroom set the mood from sunrise to sundown.
Power & Systems
06 / 07Diesel Generator & Inverter
A diesel generator, inverter, battery charger and AC/DC electrical panels deliver real off-grid endurance for extended time at anchor.
440W Bi-Facial Solar
Two 220W bi-facial solar panels keep the house bank topped up between marinas — quiet, renewable power from sunrise to sundown.
Smart Plug Shorepower
A Smart Plug inlet and 50 amp shorepower cord make connecting at the dock fast, safe and reliable.
Starlink Ready
Starlink-ready wiring means high-speed internet at anchor or underway — stay connected wherever the water takes you.
Notable Options
07 / 07Gyroscope Stabilization
Available gyroscope stabilization dramatically reduces roll at anchor and underway — a game-changer for comfort on extended cruises.
Sionyx Night Vision Camera
A Sionyx pan and tilt thermal camera extends your vision after dark — spot hazards, wildlife and markers with confidence.
Dinghy & Motor Package
Add a complete dinghy/motor package with Garmin 7" chartplotter, transducer, winch assembly, safety kit and lines for off-boat exploration.
Forward Sunshade
An optional forward sunshade extends shade over the bow lounge seating — comfort for the best seats on the boat.
Seakeeper Ride
Optional Seakeeper Ride adds intelligent trim control that automatically adjusts to sea state — smoother, more comfortable cruising in any conditions.
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