Do you Prefer Diesel or Outboard in a Pocket Yacht? 31' Ranger Tug (Full Tour)
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- We had fun at the 2024 Trawler Fest in Stuart Fl. I especially loved the new Ranger tug lineup. Have a look at the 31' Tug and look for 1 more model to come this week.
Ranger Tugs offers fuel-efficient, maneuverable, seaworthy, and well-equipped cruising boats, designed and built in the USA. Models range in size from the easily trailerable outboard powered R-23 to the Twin Volvo IPS powered R-43
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Very nice video! Because of the passing of my beloved wife, I needed to downsize from a much larger trawler/yacht. After much research and attending numerous boat shows, I purchased a new Ranger Tug R-31 CB (Command Bridge) in 2021. I couldn't be happier! This boat is a quality build and the use of space is incredible. Everything is well thought out and multi-functional like a Swiss Army knife they are often compared to. The Volvo-Penta diesel is very economical at slower speeds (8-12 knots), but can be kicked up to 16-18 knots if need be. The boat tops out at about 20 knots. I ordered the Luxury Edition with diesel generator and air conditioning and also opted for the dingy with Weaver Quick Release davits. The boat comes standard with an incredible list of items that are added-cost options in other boats; bow & stern thrusters, complete Garmin electronic packages at both stations, two electric heads, heating system, wine cooler, two TVs, two refrigerators, Fusion sound system, lots of canvas, lines, fenders, safety kit, etc. The parent company, Fluid Motion, does a really nice job with these very attractive tugs!
I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I’m looking to get one eventually myself one day thanks for commenting.
I have had both , diesel and outboard R27 Ranger Tugs . Outboard engine is much easier to work on , but diesel inboard hull is more seaworthy .
I liked it as is thank you
(The outboard boats have a full planing hull, I'd go with the diesel for a a more stable ride in waves, and not having to lean over the edge to check the outboard. (It is slowerv though, 15 for the R31 vs 30 for the R27)
Diesel's last a LONG time, it's unlikely you 'ed have swap a diesel, but even if you did, it's all in the cockpit, and easy to remove.
It rarely comes time when you need a new diesel. It will last 10x the average outboard and get great gas mileage
Beds to small on 27 and under. The 31 is my pick.
Much as I love the simplicity of outboards (nothing like being able to stand beside the engine you’re working on vs hanging by your ankles or curling up into a ball trying to reach key serviceable areas under the deck) for boats like this I’d go inboard diesel. Cleans up the stern, I imagine provides better fuel economy, etc. The only downside with either option on these boats is - depending on where you voyage - lack of redundancy may present a level of risk. Although I suppose a ten horse kicker you could drop on the swim platform would at least let you poke along at 2 kts if need be.
I’m thinking about getting a kicker for my skiff after sea tow told me I was too far back in the bushes to be towed home last week.
How can you even ask, the diesel wins all day everyday. It's not even close
Well it will cost more upfront and having a quit outboard hanging off the back versus an inboard taking up space and having the running gear versus the ease of trimming an outboard completely out of the water. There must be something to all these outboards ranger is going with
@@HarborPilotYachtTours yep, outboards, it’s called they are cheaper. Never understood North Americans aversion to diesels. The whole world uses them except us. There’s a reason every offshore sailboat or yacht has diesel motors. Diesel’s are infinitely more dependable than gas outboards. If you are spending that kinds of money you aren’t skimping on motors. That’s what outboards are “skimping”.
How about a diesel outboard ?