What is the range of a Ranger Tug 31?
550 nautical miles
The 31–the newest and largest model in the Ranger Tugs fleet–has some real get-up-and-go capability. Top speed during our test was 19.2 knots, and at 1500 RPM the 31 can travel 550 nautical miles doing 6.8 knots. Watch the video to see her unique stowaway cockpit seating systems.
Is Ranger Tug 31 Trailerable?
The R-31 CB shares many of the features and qualities of her smaller sisterships but some notable additions to this larger model make her ideal for extended cruising while still being a trailerable trawler.
What is the range of a Ranger Tug?
Full throttle gets you better than 18 knots, but more importantly, a fast cruise of 3300 rpm still generates 16 knots, where we computed 1.4 nmpg and a range of 180 nautical miles. If you’re in no hurry, 2500 rpm yields just under 10 knots, 1.67 nmpg and a range of 217 nautical miles.
Are Ranger Tugs Trailerable?
An electric/alcohol stove top, refrigerator/freezer combo, microwave, and sink with hot and cold water, make food prep fun and easy. The easily trailerable Ranger Tugs R-25 is a fantastic boat for cruising, fishing, and fun on the water.
Are Ranger Tugs seaworthy?
Today, trawlers—and tugs, their first cousins—are still salty and seaworthy and designed for long-range cruising or living aboard, but the genre has widened considerably. Here’s a look at some of the current fleet of trawlers and tugs from 23-96 feet LOA.
Where are Ranger Tugs built?
Seattle Washington
Ranger Tugs are built in the United States near Seattle Washington, the gateway to the Alaska Inside Passage. Our location allows us to offer our customers the unique experience of cruising the San Juan Islands and areas nearby.
How fast can a Ranger Tug go?
Ranger Tugs combines a planing hull with a Yamaha F300 — its only available engine — to create a boat with very un-tug–like performance. On plane in 6.4 seconds, the R-27 reached 30 mph in 10.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 40.3 mph during our sea trial (full tank of gas and three passengers).
Can Ranger Tugs handle rough water?
Re: Are Ranger Tugs really safe…. Are folks really using their comfortable cruising boats for tackling rough seas on a regular basis. The Ranger Tugs are built well and will get you home or to a destination in rough conditions as long as the Captain has the necessary skills and experience.
What is the smallest Ranger Tug?
R-25
The newest model in the Ranger Tugs line, the R-25, is also the smallest at 28’5” (8.7 m).
How much does a Ranger Tug weigh?
Specifications
| Length Overall | 28’5″ 8.6 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8’6″ 2.6 m |
| Dry Weight | 5,600 lbs. 2,540 kg |
| Draft | 34″ 86 cm |
| Fuel Capacity | 99 gallons 375 L |
Where are Ranger Tug boats made?
Ranger Tugs are built in the United States near Seattle Washington, the gateway to the Alaska Inside Passage. Our location allows us to offer our customers the unique experience of cruising the San Juan Islands and areas nearby. It is simple and easy to do.
What’s the purpose of a Ranger tug 31?
Built for extended cruising, the R31 is big enough to be spacious on the water yet small enough to be trailered, allowing cruisers to quickly access new areas and spend more time exploring on-site, rather than traveling to and from.
What’s the name of the 2017 Ranger tug?
2017 Ranger Tugs R-31 S 2017 Ranger Tug 31 S In-Stock The R-31S shares many of the features and qualities of her smaller sisterships but some notable additions to this larger model make her ideal for extended cruising while still being a trailerable trawler.
Where are the Ranger Tugs in the Pacific Northwest?
Thanks for watching! The Hayes came to mind when I boarded the new Ranger Tugs R-31 at a lovely, evergreen-fringed spot in the San Juan Islands, up in the Pacific Northwest, last summer. The 31’s got a pretty profile, a traditional color scheme, and a design heritage that obviously goes way back, perhaps even to the beginning of the 20th century.
What’s the smallest boat Ranger Tugs can build?
Ranger Tugs is experienced at building small-but-capable boats, as we’ve seen in past models like the R31 . The R27 is even smaller, though, (with an 8’6” beam and 27’1” LOA) perfect for a simple sunset jaunt through the harbor or overnight cruising .