I used to own the 27' version and my son and I spend quite a few summers cruising around B.C. We have many good memories. The build quality of the Ranger Tug was mixed. They did an admirable job of maximizing space use. The seats are uncomfortable for long term use. There is no vent for the stove/oven and it could get a bit smokey in the cabin. We had the optional diesel heater and it did a great job of keeping us warm on some cool and damp nights. What we did discover, by experience, was that the heater used the same fuel tank as the engine. As the engine used electronic fuel flow to calculate fuel consumption and remaining fuel it would reduce available fuel reserve without telling us. We actually ran out of fuel on our way into Comox. Luckily we has a spare can of diesel. The inverter had to be replaced three times. The fuse for the front thruster was the same as for the windlass and would blow. Took them some time to figure that out. The radar dome assembly had to be replaced. The thrusters are good enough in relatively calm conditions. The Volvo engine control harness was not the correct one resulting in errors. They could not find a correct harness and ended up splicing cables to make it work. When you are on holidays you really don't want to spend time in the shop fixing things like this on a new boat. Seaworthiness? I caution anyone going into heavy seas. The bow is not friendly to oncoming waves resulting in very uncomfortable slamming into the waves. We had to slow down to sub 5 Kt speeds. The boat also rolls a lot. To the extent that the kitchen cupboard doors would fly open and spill the contents. Finally, after a service the technician forgot to tighten the oil cap resulting in quite a mess. Engine instrument warned us of low oil!
Thanks for the advise , I did see a few video's on the hull thickness that were not encouraging . Have you seen a Helmsman 31 ? Iv'e been wondering about the Helmsman 31 . A bit wider , a bit more towards displacement on the spectrum of semi-displacement than the R31 ,still trailerable with the right permit and tow vehicle where I live . Seperate head and shower . It's a dated design by comparison but from afar it seems to be a bit more robust maybe .
What a sweet boar! West coast tripper from Seattle to Alaska on the inland passage! Wow! A little sport salmon fishing, a bit of crabbing, very neat and comfortable mini-ship!
@@gbsailing9436 I would never! She's a sweety and I love the way she and hubby describe the boats toured. Makes an old salt (blue water salt) wish he could get back out to sea!
@@gbsailing9436 I've been up and back on the Inland Passage several times. The scenery is awesome and the fishing in-season... Man, the salmon! Man, you gotta experience it to believe! There's a few navigational problems on the Passage, but if you know where they are, no sweat! Stopping off in some of the locations require careful mooring, too. Tides ae fearsome in some places.10 foot tides are common.till, a good adventure and phhotographer's treasure!
Thank you for your well done video! I recently took delivery of my new Ranger R-31 CB and absolutely love her. Downsizing from a larger vessel is never easy but my Ranger R-31 provided all the amenities and than some that I was accustomed to. She is a quality build that is like a Swiss Army Knife with regard to the use of space and functionality. She is economical at displacement speeds but fast when she needs to be. A well thought out and durable boat that never fails to attract attention wherever I go..!
I hear many do the great loop, for those that don't know, when you look up all the canals, rivers, and such, the eastern part of the usa is a giant island, a great loop, many love just doing that,
Depending on which routes you take, from what I have read the complete loop including side rivers is around 6k miles. 've done a few parts so far, someday will finish.
Normally, I wouldn't even look at a boat this small. However, despite its size, it has a lot of features that make it 'livable'. Not that I'd use it for live-aboard, it would be perfect for weekends in tight passages, like some of the waterways in Florida. Being trailerable certainly is a plus for that!
Having been on board I can very confidently say for anymore then a weekend even with just a couple this boat is tiny inside although innovative… the whole “you can trailer it!!” Gimmick has kept the beam incredibly narrow
@@NautiStyles Is it a real powerful tug boat ? More of a luxuary working boat ? Let's go push around some oil tankers ! :-D Earn money all week by pushing around some heavily loaded bardges too...
@@socialseahawksfan9325 Almost any boat is too dangerous for "rough conditions" ... depends on how rough and where you go. Nonsense snob comment ... this boat is quite popular and fills a fairly wide niche. Perfect for Island hopping in the pacific northwest.
No washing machine so on the Great Loop you'd have to use laundromats in towns. Didn't see a water maker (just have to drink beer and wine, I guess) Looks like a very easy boat to maneuver in tight spaces like canal locks. If you dock in a marina that charges by the foot you're saving money. Easy to single hand probably.
If it were mine I might replace that cockpit sink with a large tub and handwash any garments. Agree that a water maker would be very useful to make this a perfect package.
I’m really amazed at all the features this boat has for a 31’. The second toilet was great. Not a porta potty but a real flushable toilet. This is a idea loop boat.
You guys do a great job showing these vessels. I can’t even imagine looking at another boat without your showcase descriptions, so narrative and complete thank you !
It is a SMALL, legally trailerable boat with a very clever layout that adds a feeling of SPACE where none exists. At 75, I'm a decade long RV live aboard guy and I'm looking to return to the water - having spent over twenty years afloat. To me, this is a PERFECT single person live aboard - it's about multiple spaces rather than one cavernous salon, as variety is the spice of life. Thanks "you two" for yet another enjoyable and informative tour.
Hiya Vico, Nice little toy size tug. As you say it has its uses, just not for a disabled person. But again, great use of the room, good decor, well-planned galley. Perfect in its place. Thank you for showing it to us. Great video, but I prefer the asymmetrical hairdo V. Not the best dress for the weather, but you looked great, but then you always look great Dear Lady. Stay safe, Steve...
That has to be the damn coolest 31' boat I've ever seen. And it sleeps 4 people! That's amazing.and you can do 720 miles at displacement speeds! That's almost enough to do the Great Loop and not have to stop but like 10 or 12 times for fuel.. But I'm sure you wouldn't cruise it at 7 knots the whole time. I think the Hardy, Great Banks, Fleming and Nordhavns are the most popular that do the Great Loop, probably a few others I know I'm forgetting for sure, but this is way less and just as capable.
@@NautiStyles NautiStyles should partner to do a video for any school teaching boating skills. For the little tug boat and larger yachts, how can people learn to pilot their craft ? A nice video interviewing a boating school would be very welcome ! :-)
What is the Great Loop? And can you explain what displacement speed means? I noticed the mileage is more than double than @cruising speed. Thank you. Cheers
What a cutie! Perfect little runaround for 2 people. "You can trailer this puppy" had me rolling on the floor 😂 and reminded me, why I always always watch your videos!!
Someone at my marina just took delivery of one of these this past summer. We have alot of very very nice pleasure craft in our marina. But this ranger just makes you stop and admire how unique and beautiful it is. Always a head turner.
First I would like to say that I love your videos. I just thought I should clarify the statement that this boat is trailerable. The maximum legal width of a trailer on a road is 8.5 feet in USA and Canada. This is for hooking up and driving anywhere and anytime you want. This boat is trailerable but is considered a wide load and you have to buy a special permit every time you move it.
In Europe this could only be moved on a semi. Also @ 3 mtrs would be considered to be a wide load. Would need to be craned on & off @ each end. Still a nice boat though. Fair winds & regards from the UK
You two are just brilliant at this. From the repartee, to the acknowledgment of the weather changing mid-show! The realness of your comments about the romantic, and warm ‘feel’ of the ‘little’ 31’ tug; brings a smile to my face. And those out-takes…! Brilliant & chuckle-honest. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🌏
A 2500 truck won’t pull this boat safely. Love these tours. I watch one before bed and dream about escaping on the boat tour. LoL. Keep up the good work.
For this to be a modern style "tug", I appreciated the traditional nautical touches in the boat; namely the portholes and louvered wooden doors and trim. Call me an old fogey, but I love portholes and would love to see more of them in a boat like this.
It really is impressive how much they packed into such a small boat. It would be perfect for where I live in the northeast of the US. There are plenty of islands within the cruising range of this yacht. I could even store it in the offseason in my yard! No yard fees!
I have always wanted to do, " The Great Loop" . We live on Lake Michigan so we would start from here in late summer. Fyi, every time I watch you video, ( with I love to watch ) and Rico says, " hard top " it sounds like he is saying, " hot tub" . And I am like, where? No way ! Lol
Mini Explorer, Pocket Yacht, Trailable Trawler - call it what you like, this Ranger Rug checks off a lot of boxes! Have you done the Great Loop? Shout out to @Joe Aviles for the SuperThanks support!
19 feet at mile marker 300 give or take. There may be a more circuitous route to avoid the low bridge problems. You can't rush the trip and one and a half to two years would be the time budget, especially if you do the St. Lawrence route. I recommend the St. Lawrence as you get to visit Quebec (kinda France) and St. Pierre (actually France). The Northern parts of the loop freezes in Winter so careful planning is important.
It's absolutely adorable! I really like the seat with table in the front of the yacht.The seats that open on each side of the cockpit are terrific. Love the solar panels! I love the interior!!!!! The galley is awesome!! The oven and sinks are beautiful! The dining table/bed is wonderful! Mosquito screens👌This is an amazingly appointed small yacht!! Love from Vermont
Talk about an amazing little live aboard and with it's range there's no reason I can see you couldn't head out from Florida to spend some time in the Bahamas. What a truly spectacular little vessel that's well appointed and a proven hull design that if you were dumb enough to get caught in bad weather would get you safely through it. The reason I say dumb enough is not meant as an insult it's because with today's weather predictions and the ability to know what's coming there's no reason to get caught in it barring some sort of failure or other circumstance. The thing is she's also more than fast enough to outrun anything you failed to see coming, well almost anything. This would be a dream vessel for me and the fact you can trailer it means no haul out fees or storage fees if you have a property to take her to. Also on the comment about using an RV Garage seeing as how when folded down she's only 10'3" tall there'd be no issues with that and you can easily take her down most major highways/interstates as when folded her clearance is below that of a Tractor Trailer/Big Rig. Now to win the lottery or have some stocks actually pay off and away I'd go...
Love love love it!! So cute 😍. As an "old man" that travels alone something like this would be perfect! So ... yes please more reviews on "pocket yachts" would be great! Love the channel, keep up the great work! 👍
Bei diesen Windverhältnissen so eine gute Sound Qualität zu produzieren zeigt Eure Sorgfalt und Qualität beim Arbeiten. Das Boot ist schön und praktisch und lässt sich auf dem Trailer gut einlagern und transportieren.
If you happen to see a other tug around this size with out a fly bridge I would be appreciative, and the wind didn't cause any sound problems was able to hear the both of you very clearly great video and a nice tug boat 👍🤙🙂
What a super little tug! She's a beaut! As always you two give a great survey! I hope this post finds you both well! I wish you two also the very best of what nautical life has to offer. What a couple! Great work. My best regards to the vessels manufacturer.Neat,shipshape,and well designed.Hats of to you all.
New frock! What a lovely 31ft boat packed to the rafters with good ideas. Hydraulic lift for the engine access, how cool is that on a 31? Those mast stays and deck shackles need more thought, they're little toe removers. I'm really looking forward to the vlog on the larger Tug and what about a Maritimo walk through?
Thank you so much!!! I’m older and retired. I can’t manage or afford a big boat. I also feel inland waters are still capable for me. I had also started looking at Ranger Tugs. Imagine my joy and surprise to see my favorite nautical couple reviewing one. Thanks a million!!! I can hardly wait to see you review the larger ones. I’m realizing I’m never going to cruise the sea, but I just might still manage the inland rivers, lakes and inter coastal waterways. ❤️🏆💪🏽😍🥇
Your style and info about the ships is the best around. Both of you add your own style to the tour. Great info all around and some fun while doing it, that is what sets your channel apart. Great work and keep it up.
If I knew you guys were there, I would have stopped in. I went by on my friends boat in the intracoastal. I'm in North Palm Beach for the winter. Love the Ranger Tugs and your video.
What a nice little boat. You are so right, it would be awesome to do the Great Loop. Good size, small draft fuel efficient and just enough room for two. I think you could have a lot of fun on this boat. Thanks as always for a lovely tour! Cheers
Happy to see you made it to the Palm Beach international Boat Show. Over 1000 boats in an amazing setting...we love it here. Always waiting for your reviews every Saturday or more often. The two of you provide a unique chemistry, informative video and information with a flare not provided by anyone else. Thank you.
Thanks guys, I always wanted to see tour of this highly-capable pocket cruiser tug. I think you are right this might be ideal for a Great Loop adventure with easy boat handling in tight spots or under bridges while offering generous cruising speed for great lake crossings. Cheers!
The oversize road permit to trailer this craft can be quite an adventure in some states. Escort vehicles, designated routes, avoiding low bridges, daylight hours, and dry road conditions only travel is the challenge. The fees are usually nominal and a CDL may or may not be required depending on tow vehicles weight with everything loaded up for an excursion. Be safe.
First time viewer....blown away by the narrative combo. The lady is, as the Jackie Wilson song went, "Reet Petite!" An adorable ball of energy, and you both are like Kids in the candy shop. Now me...I'm 6' 2", weigh about 250....what kind of chance would I have on such a stunning yet Smaller tug like this one? 31' sounds like it'd cramp me! 😕
The Loop is on my bucket list too! I actually found your channel a year ago while searching for Great Loop boats. Love your channel and am so happy to see you review a Loop-capable boat. Now, I just need to convince my wife!
Excellent tour (as usual) I’m not even a boat guy (other than my kayak) but this looks like an amazing, well laid out boat. It amazes me how they lay out these boats and utilize every nook and cranny with unique cool features!
I looked at their website and I have to say the 31 is totally the way to go. I thought the 43 would be better but the interior is like so many other yachts today. I love the coziness the use of wood in their other models brings to the interior. The 43 has too much white and feels to clinical and clean. Although I love the way the sleeping quarters look on the 43 i'd rather have the 31 you showed here. Of course I could never afford the 43 and would have to sell my house and move into the 31.................shit I could that.
Great vid! Sound was awesome despite the wind! Love this little tug! And now I have researched the Great Loop and have something new for the bucket list!
You folks do a fantastic job as usual. The way that you present even the smallest boat should make a broker envious. Thank you for being so down to earth.
You might take a peek at the Cutwater line, I THINK they're the same parent company as Ranger. They're more of a fishing boat than a tug but have very similar features for a given size.
The Cutwater is a nice boat. I got the chance to climb around one when I was at the NY boat show...oh, it was probably 4 or 5 years ago now. I think I prefer the tug as you get a bit more boat, and I think the hull shape is a bit more capable. That said, the Cutwater is still a lot of boat for its size too. ...weird... I never thought I would be discussing a boat I had set foot on in real life on a channel like this... Follow your dreams, kids! lol Another funny observation - there is definitely a "law of diminishing returns" with these things. A 50' foot boat isn't always better than a 31'. Personally. I was rather unimpressed with a...I think it was a Princess? 1.3 mil at the time. Fit and finish wasn't quite as good as the humble Ranger Tug, and you really didn't get all that much more boat for paying that hefty premium.
Awesome boats. The Honda Civic of the Puget Sound. Seriously, they are everywhere in the Seattle area. Love the more down to earth boats. The big stuff is cool but they represent a small portion vs what us "normal" folks can aspire to.
I did not remember seeing this yacht, but wow, for 31 foot. The great loop is a very interesting idea. Seem like a wonderful couple boat with size, romantic spots and extremely practical.
You could not have picked a better tug to tour. I went and checked out other Ranger Tug models and this one (IMHO) is the best of the lot. Thx for the tour. Rico should be happy with all the cup holders. :o) How about a Diesel Duck tour??👍
Always love your showing of yachts! Very straight forward, and. At times you guys are funny! In a yachting way! Lol! Keep up the great work you guys do!
Another brand in the sub 35 foot range I'd like to see is the Nordic 34 (or any of their models). Another cruiser I'd also like to see is the Aspen C108. Any boat that can run the loop and cruise the Caribbean and NA Coastlines is pretty ideal imo.
I prefer the tug designs to all boat designs. I follow Nordic Tugs and Ranger closely. There are significant differences. I like this model from Ranger particularly. Thank you for the show. Great job!👍❤️🇺🇸
A very cute little yacht. I looked at their full range and if I was going to do the Loop, I think I'd go with the 43, just for the extra room and conveniences.
That's a swiss army tug. Incredibly equipped, has everyone a person would need for a liveaboard in a tiny home at sea format! A little tight for a couple and probably too small for a family except for a weekend or short trip. I love this one :)
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As a single guy with a small dog this is such a delightful tug and the trailerability only makes it more attractive!
A perfect boat for cruising around Chesapeake Bay. Do a little fishing and crabbing. This boat is it.
I used to own the 27' version and my son and I spend quite a few summers cruising around B.C. We have many good memories. The build quality of the Ranger Tug was mixed. They did an admirable job of maximizing space use. The seats are uncomfortable for long term use. There is no vent for the stove/oven and it could get a bit smokey in the cabin. We had the optional diesel heater and it did a great job of keeping us warm on some cool and damp nights. What we did discover, by experience, was that the heater used the same fuel tank as the engine. As the engine used electronic fuel flow to calculate fuel consumption and remaining fuel it would reduce available fuel reserve without telling us. We actually ran out of fuel on our way into Comox. Luckily we has a spare can of diesel. The inverter had to be replaced three times. The fuse for the front thruster was the same as for the windlass and would blow. Took them some time to figure that out. The radar dome assembly had to be replaced. The thrusters are good enough in relatively calm conditions. The Volvo engine control harness was not the correct one resulting in errors. They could not find a correct harness and ended up splicing cables to make it work. When you are on holidays you really don't want to spend time in the shop fixing things like this on a new boat. Seaworthiness? I caution anyone going into heavy seas. The bow is not friendly to oncoming waves resulting in very uncomfortable slamming into the waves. We had to slow down to sub 5 Kt speeds. The boat also rolls a lot. To the extent that the kitchen cupboard doors would fly open and spill the contents. Finally, after a service the technician forgot to tighten the oil cap resulting in quite a mess. Engine instrument warned us of low oil!
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the advise , I did see a few video's on the hull thickness that were not encouraging . Have you seen a Helmsman 31 ? Iv'e been wondering about the Helmsman 31 . A bit wider , a bit more towards displacement on the spectrum of semi-displacement than the R31 ,still trailerable with the right permit and tow vehicle where I live . Seperate head and shower . It's a dated design by comparison but from afar it seems to be a bit more robust maybe .
@@markedward5941 No idea about the Helmsman and I would not trust the reviews for an hones assessment.
Lol I could see this story happening in a movie, but god advice anyway.
What a sweet boar! West coast tripper from Seattle to Alaska on the inland passage! Wow! A little sport salmon fishing, a bit of crabbing, very neat and comfortable mini-ship!
Sounds so fun!
Don’t call Victoria a boar…she is the STAR of the show. 🤣🤣🤣
@@gbsailing9436 I would never! She's a sweety and I love the way she and hubby describe the boats toured. Makes an old salt (blue water salt) wish he could get back out to sea!
@@douggodbey3514 LOL!!! I know, I’m just pulling your leg! And having a bit of fun at Victoria’s expense. Apologies Victoria! No malice intended. 😘
@@gbsailing9436 I've been up and back on the Inland Passage several times. The scenery is awesome and the fishing in-season... Man, the salmon! Man, you gotta experience it to believe! There's a few navigational problems on the Passage, but if you know where they are, no sweat! Stopping off in some of the locations require careful mooring, too. Tides ae fearsome in some places.10 foot tides are common.till, a good adventure and phhotographer's treasure!
Thank you for your well done video! I recently took delivery of my new Ranger R-31 CB and absolutely love her. Downsizing from a larger vessel is never easy but my Ranger R-31 provided all the amenities and than some that I was accustomed to. She is a quality build that is like a Swiss Army Knife with regard to the use of space and functionality. She is economical at displacement speeds but fast when she needs to be. A well thought out and durable boat that never fails to attract attention wherever I go..!
I hear many do the great loop, for those that don't know, when you look up all the canals, rivers, and such, the eastern part of the usa is a giant island, a great loop, many love just doing that,
thanks for sharing
Depending on which routes you take, from what I have read the complete loop including side rivers is around 6k miles. 've done a few parts so far, someday will finish.
Normally, I wouldn't even look at a boat this small. However, despite its size, it has a lot of features that make it 'livable'. Not that I'd use it for live-aboard, it would be perfect for weekends in tight passages, like some of the waterways in Florida. Being trailerable certainly is a plus for that!
glad you found it interesting!
Having been on board I can very confidently say for anymore then a weekend even with just a couple this boat is tiny inside although innovative… the whole “you can trailer it!!” Gimmick has kept the beam incredibly narrow
@@NautiStyles Is it a real powerful tug boat ? More of a luxuary working boat ? Let's go push around some oil tankers ! :-D
Earn money all week by pushing around some heavily loaded bardges too...
Pocket yachts are gimmicky, too small and dangerous for rough conditions.
@@socialseahawksfan9325 Almost any boat is too dangerous for "rough conditions" ... depends on how rough and where you go. Nonsense snob comment ... this boat is quite popular and fills a fairly wide niche. Perfect for Island hopping in the pacific northwest.
No washing machine so on the Great Loop you'd have to use laundromats in towns. Didn't see a water maker (just have to drink beer and wine, I guess) Looks like a very easy boat to maneuver in tight spaces like canal locks. If you dock in a marina that charges by the foot you're saving money. Easy to single hand probably.
If it were mine I might replace that cockpit sink with a large tub and handwash any garments. Agree that a water maker would be very useful to make this a perfect package.
First world problems
Just drag the dirty clothes behind you for an hour r so🤭
Is there a place for a combo washer dryer?
I’m really amazed at all the features this boat has for a 31’. The second toilet was great. Not a porta potty but a real flushable toilet. This is a idea loop boat.
You guys do a great job showing these vessels. I can’t even imagine looking at another boat without your showcase descriptions, so narrative and complete thank you !
It is a SMALL, legally trailerable boat with a very clever layout that adds a feeling of SPACE where none exists. At 75, I'm a decade long RV live aboard guy and I'm looking to return to the water - having spent over twenty years afloat. To me, this is a PERFECT single person live aboard - it's about multiple spaces rather than one cavernous salon, as variety is the spice of life. Thanks "you two" for yet another enjoyable and informative tour.
Hiya Vico,
Nice little toy size tug. As you say it has its uses, just not for a disabled person. But again, great use of the room, good decor, well-planned galley. Perfect in its place. Thank you for showing it to us. Great video, but I prefer the asymmetrical hairdo V. Not the best dress for the weather, but you looked great, but then you always look great Dear Lady.
Stay safe, Steve...
That has to be the damn coolest 31' boat I've ever seen. And it sleeps 4 people! That's amazing.and you can do 720 miles at displacement speeds! That's almost enough to do the Great Loop and not have to stop but like 10 or 12 times for fuel.. But I'm sure you wouldn't cruise it at 7 knots the whole time. I think the Hardy, Great Banks, Fleming and Nordhavns are the most popular that do the Great Loop, probably a few others I know I'm forgetting for sure, but this is way less and just as capable.
Nice! so glad you liked it as well!
@@NautiStyles NautiStyles should partner to do a video for any school teaching boating skills. For the little tug boat and larger yachts, how can people learn to pilot their craft ? A nice video interviewing a boating school would be very welcome ! :-)
What is the Great Loop? And can you explain what displacement speed means? I noticed the mileage is more than double than @cruising speed. Thank you. Cheers
What a cutie! Perfect little runaround for 2 people.
"You can trailer this puppy" had me rolling on the floor 😂 and reminded me, why I always always watch your videos!!
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We have a 2012 R-29 classic.
There is old saying; cruise - 6 people, dine - 4 and sleep - 2.
Someone at my marina just took delivery of one of these this past summer. We have alot of very very nice pleasure craft in our marina. But this ranger just makes you stop and admire how unique and beautiful it is. Always a head turner.
Silent Yachts need a Great Loop friendly boat!
Yes please!
First I would like to say that I love your videos. I just thought I should clarify the statement that this boat is trailerable. The maximum legal width of a trailer on a road is 8.5 feet in USA and Canada. This is for hooking up and driving anywhere and anytime you want. This boat is trailerable but is considered a wide load and you have to buy a special permit every time you move it.
Thanks for the info! fair enough
In Europe this could only be moved on a semi. Also @ 3 mtrs would be considered to be a wide load. Would need to be craned on & off @ each end. Still a nice boat though. Fair winds & regards from the UK
You two are just brilliant at this. From the repartee, to the acknowledgment of the weather changing mid-show! The realness of your comments about the romantic, and warm ‘feel’ of the ‘little’ 31’ tug; brings a smile to my face. And those out-takes…! Brilliant & chuckle-honest. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🌏
A 2500 truck won’t pull this boat safely. Love these tours. I watch one before bed and dream about escaping on the boat tour. LoL.
Keep up the good work.
We had a boat that was 9 foot 4 wide. I bought 1 wide load permit and never did after that. Never got stopped.
You folks seem very nice, and sincere about what you do. Natural.
Thanks Gary
For this to be a modern style "tug", I appreciated the traditional nautical touches in the boat; namely the portholes and louvered wooden doors and trim. Call me an old fogey, but I love portholes and would love to see more of them in a boat like this.
This is the ultimate weekender you can trailer it Monday to Friday then enjoy all weekend no weekday fee’s at the marina 👏👏👏✌️
It really is impressive how much they packed into such a small boat. It would be perfect for where I live in the northeast of the US. There are plenty of islands within the cruising range of this yacht. I could even store it in the offseason in my yard! No yard fees!
I have always wanted to do, " The Great Loop" . We live on Lake Michigan so we would start from here in late summer.
Fyi, every time I watch you video, ( with I love to watch ) and Rico says, " hard top " it sounds like he is saying, " hot tub" . And I am like, where? No way ! Lol
hahahaha, sowwy! lol
That's a beauty. The price is right. The wheel house doesn't look like an F-16. I love it.
Swift trawlers are great boats and roomy for their size, another great tour albeit a tiny boat peeps.
Mini Explorer, Pocket Yacht, Trailable Trawler - call it what you like, this Ranger Rug checks off a lot of boxes! Have you done the Great Loop?
Shout out to @Joe Aviles for the SuperThanks support!
Just missing there a Grill, sure can have as optional. Great video, tks from Zurich CH
Great loop is on my bucket list
19 feet at mile marker 300 give or take. There may be a more circuitous route to avoid the low bridge problems. You can't rush the trip and one and a half to two years would be the time budget, especially if you do the St. Lawrence route. I recommend the St. Lawrence as you get to visit Quebec (kinda France) and St. Pierre (actually France). The Northern parts of the loop freezes in Winter so careful planning is important.
My wife wants to know where you got the dress?
I 💙 Trawlers!
This little vessels is so practical. 💙⚓💙
Great video tour! ⭐
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I see these quite often and never realized how complete they are.
NW for sure.
I love the light colors and small and charming 1950s feel. Rico and the R-31 boat are pretty nice too I guess.
It's absolutely adorable! I really like the seat with table in the front of the yacht.The seats that open on each side of the cockpit are terrific. Love the solar panels! I love the interior!!!!! The galley is awesome!! The oven and sinks are beautiful! The dining table/bed is wonderful! Mosquito screens👌This is an amazingly appointed small yacht!! Love from Vermont
Talk about an amazing little live aboard and with it's range there's no reason I can see you couldn't head out from Florida to spend some time in the Bahamas. What a truly spectacular little vessel that's well appointed and a proven hull design that if you were dumb enough to get caught in bad weather would get you safely through it. The reason I say dumb enough is not meant as an insult it's because with today's weather predictions and the ability to know what's coming there's no reason to get caught in it barring some sort of failure or other circumstance. The thing is she's also more than fast enough to outrun anything you failed to see coming, well almost anything. This would be a dream vessel for me and the fact you can trailer it means no haul out fees or storage fees if you have a property to take her to. Also on the comment about using an RV Garage seeing as how when folded down she's only 10'3" tall there'd be no issues with that and you can easily take her down most major highways/interstates as when folded her clearance is below that of a Tractor Trailer/Big Rig. Now to win the lottery or have some stocks actually pay off and away I'd go...
A mazing bundle of options for speed, comfort and usefulness in a compact vessel.
Love love love it!! So cute 😍.
As an "old man" that travels alone something like this would be perfect!
So ... yes please more reviews on "pocket yachts" would be great!
Love the channel, keep up the great work!
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Cool to see these smaller, sub million dollar boats. Hope you have more lined up!
More to come!
Bei diesen Windverhältnissen so eine gute Sound Qualität zu produzieren zeigt Eure Sorgfalt und Qualität beim Arbeiten. Das Boot ist schön und praktisch und lässt sich auf dem Trailer gut einlagern und transportieren.
If you happen to see a other tug around this size with out a fly bridge I would be appreciative, and the wind didn't cause any sound problems was able to hear the both of you very clearly great video and a nice tug boat 👍🤙🙂
I've noticed NautiStyles always has very good audio
Will do, thanks guys!
look at the ranger tug 31 s (sedan) no fly bridge
You can get this one without the fly bridge
That'd be awesome right!?! I totally agree! Challenge, Re-Comment if you'd have a sundowner on this!?!?
Beautiful Boat with a Beautiful couple ! Another wonderful tour !
What a super little tug! She's a beaut! As always you two give a great survey! I hope this post finds you both well! I wish you two also the very best of what nautical life has to offer. What a couple! Great work. My best regards to the vessels manufacturer.Neat,shipshape,and well designed.Hats of to you all.
I love this boat. I could pull it around with my 2500 HD and enjoy it all over. As you mentioned, it is perfect for two people. Thanks for the video!
Right on!
New frock! What a lovely 31ft boat packed to the rafters with good ideas. Hydraulic lift for the engine access, how cool is that on a 31? Those mast stays and deck shackles need more thought, they're little toe removers. I'm really looking forward to the vlog on the larger Tug and what about a Maritimo walk through?
Nice little tug. It misses two things of importance; dishwasher and clothes washer dryer. But for a limited size it is very well equipped. Nice tour.
If you don’t need that extra cabin, you could modify it for a laundry room and extra storage
Good point!
@@ovmn good point. It's about the right size. And has plumbing. Leave the toilet and still have a day head.
GREAT job with the wind. It was really not as bad as I expected.
Thank you so much!!! I’m older and retired. I can’t manage or afford a big boat. I also feel inland waters are still capable for me. I had also started looking at Ranger Tugs.
Imagine my joy and surprise to see my favorite nautical couple reviewing one. Thanks a million!!!
I can hardly wait to see you review the larger ones. I’m realizing I’m never going to cruise the sea, but I just might still manage the inland rivers, lakes and inter coastal waterways.
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Your style and info about the ships is the best around. Both of you add your own style to the tour. Great info all around and some fun while doing it, that is what sets your channel apart. Great work and keep it up.
Astonishing use of space on Ranger Tugs. Only 31 feet with all the bells and whistles. Adorable boat that can be trailored. Crazy!
Amazing, I need one in my life. But I’m also curious about the boat on the starboard side too
You and me both!
*Glad to see a smaller cruiser covered, and what an eye opener this model is!*
Thank you so much for showing us a Ranger! Love the look of them and I see many going back and forth here in the PNW. And trailerable! Wow!!
You bet!
If I knew you guys were there, I would have stopped in. I went by on my friends boat in the intracoastal. I'm in North Palm Beach for the winter. Love the Ranger Tugs and your video.
What a nice little boat. You are so right, it would be awesome to do the Great Loop. Good size, small draft fuel efficient and just enough room for two. I think you could have a lot of fun on this boat. Thanks as always for a lovely tour!
Cheers
Happy to see you made it to the Palm Beach international Boat Show. Over 1000 boats in an amazing setting...we love it here. Always waiting for your reviews every Saturday or more often. The two of you provide a unique chemistry, informative video and information with a flare not provided by anyone else. Thank you.
Your mention of this as a tow-behind to an RV now has me thinking... a strong consideration...
You have an amazing microphone setup. The sound was great even with all the wind.
Thanks Mark, also did some work in post
GREAT little Pocket Yacht! Tiny detail you missed, but the Helm seat also folds forward, for even more prep space while in the galley!
Thanks guys, I always wanted to see tour of this highly-capable pocket cruiser tug. I think you are right this might be ideal for a Great Loop adventure with easy boat handling in tight spots or under bridges while offering generous cruising speed for great lake crossings.
Cheers!
What a great little tug would love to take it up and around the Pacific Northwest. "Cheers"
The oversize road permit to trailer this craft can be quite an adventure in some states. Escort vehicles, designated routes, avoiding low bridges, daylight hours, and dry road conditions only travel is the challenge. The fees are usually nominal and a CDL may or may not be required depending on tow vehicles weight with everything loaded up for an excursion. Be safe.
My youngest daughter summed it up the best: “it’s tiny & cute”.
First time viewer....blown away by the narrative combo. The lady is, as the Jackie Wilson song went, "Reet Petite!" An adorable ball of energy, and you both are like Kids in the candy shop.
Now me...I'm 6' 2", weigh about 250....what kind of chance would I have on such a stunning yet Smaller tug like this one? 31' sounds like it'd cramp me! 😕
what fun! I am envious, thanks for taking us along.
The Loop is on my bucket list too! I actually found your channel a year ago while searching for Great Loop boats. Love your channel and am so happy to see you review a Loop-capable boat. Now, I just need to convince my wife!
Thanks to y’all I now know what vessel me and my wife are gonna loop on. Thanks for a great video
Amazing vessel for its size, there’s a lot packed in there.
You two make a great presentation team, informative and friendly as you give a very detailed description of the boat.
Love you guys interaction, it is so natural. Nice tour too.
Its hard to go from that bering 77 back to the Ranger tugs... but the tugs are what i can afford... glad you did this walk through
🙈 I totally get it! 😁
Your videos are just a Pleasure to watch ! Keep 'em coming !
Excellent tour (as usual) I’m not even a boat guy (other than my kayak) but this looks like an amazing, well laid out boat. It amazes me how they lay out these boats and utilize every nook and cranny with unique cool features!
This is a boat! And a very beautiful one too.
NIce!
I looked at their website and I have to say the 31 is totally the way to go. I thought the 43 would be better but the interior is like so many other yachts today. I love the coziness the use of wood in their other models brings to the interior. The 43 has too much white and feels to clinical and clean. Although I love the way the sleeping quarters look on the 43 i'd rather have the 31 you showed here.
Of course I could never afford the 43 and would have to sell my house and move into the 31.................shit I could that.
Great vid! Sound was awesome despite the wind! Love this little tug! And now I have researched the Great Loop and have something new for the bucket list!
I love it. I could full time live aboard on this one
Cool little boat. Looks cozy. Would be great for an adventurous couples honeymoon.
I’m impressed. A lot of features in a small package.
You folks do a fantastic job as usual. The way that you present even the smallest boat should make a broker envious. Thank you for being so down to earth.
You might take a peek at the Cutwater line, I THINK they're the same parent company as Ranger. They're more of a fishing boat than a tug but have very similar features for a given size.
yes, you are correct!
The Cutwater is a nice boat. I got the chance to climb around one when I was at the NY boat show...oh, it was probably 4 or 5 years ago now. I think I prefer the tug as you get a bit more boat, and I think the hull shape is a bit more capable. That said, the Cutwater is still a lot of boat for its size too. ...weird... I never thought I would be discussing a boat I had set foot on in real life on a channel like this... Follow your dreams, kids! lol Another funny observation - there is definitely a "law of diminishing returns" with these things. A 50' foot boat isn't always better than a 31'. Personally. I was rather unimpressed with a...I think it was a Princess? 1.3 mil at the time. Fit and finish wasn't quite as good as the humble Ranger Tug, and you really didn't get all that much more boat for paying that hefty premium.
I really love all of the Ranger Tugs boats. They pack so much stuff into a small package.
I love NautiStyles
I love Ranger Tugs..
this is the best!!
Wow! 🤯 Wow!🤩 Wow!😮. This boat is beautiful and practically perfect for a couple starting out on a boating journey!
On time and on point. Very cute little yacht.
Indeed!
Awesome boats. The Honda Civic of the Puget Sound. Seriously, they are everywhere in the Seattle area. Love the more down to earth boats. The big stuff is cool but they represent a small portion vs what us "normal" folks can aspire to.
Lovely small yacht. Thanks for sharing
I did not remember seeing this yacht, but wow, for 31 foot. The great loop is a very interesting idea. Seem like a wonderful couple boat with size, romantic spots and extremely practical.
cruising speed of 17 "nuts". awesome! love the outakes!!
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Yesssssss! I have loved dreaming about these little boats for a long time, and then my favorite channel does a review? Perfect! 🍻🥂
You could not have picked a better tug to tour. I went and checked out other Ranger Tug models and this one (IMHO) is the best of the lot. Thx for the tour. Rico should be happy with all the cup holders. :o) How about a Diesel Duck tour??👍
Right on! 😝
Always love your showing of yachts! Very straight forward, and. At times you guys are funny! In a yachting way! Lol! Keep up the great work you guys do!
Thank god for the camera man who is very knowledgeable and does great at explaining. She knows very little !!!
She is extremely knowledgeable and is also a certified Captain. Obviously you are new here.
How cute is she! First time here. I think I will stay!
I have an interest in power cat's, so I am very excited when I see powered multi-hull boats.
This is a nice boat.
This is the perfect boat for anywhere. I could live on this.
Appreciate the nice tour, well done little boat.
Another brand in the sub 35 foot range I'd like to see is the Nordic 34 (or any of their models). Another cruiser I'd also like to see is the Aspen C108. Any boat that can run the loop and cruise the Caribbean and NA Coastlines is pretty ideal imo.
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The Nordic 34 will handle just about any sea state. I did a sea trial in 35 knots and 4 footers and it handled very well.
I prefer the tug designs to all boat designs. I follow Nordic Tugs and Ranger closely. There are significant differences. I like this model from Ranger particularly. Thank you for the show. Great job!👍❤️🇺🇸
A very cute little yacht. I looked at their full range and if I was going to do the Loop, I think I'd go with the 43, just for the extra room and conveniences.
This little yacht is absolutely fabulous....great video. Thanks!
Our pleasure!
That's a swiss army tug. Incredibly equipped, has everyone a person would need for a liveaboard in a tiny home at sea format! A little tight for a couple and probably too small for a family except for a weekend or short trip. I love this one :)
would love to see a Nautisyles tour of a Selene 40 Trawler
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You Both are Great, I love watching you even on the ones I can't afford to buy! LOL!
Love it!! That boat is loaded for its size. 👍👍
It sure is!
Très bien ce petit croiseur, parfait pour une croisière à deux, en amoureux. Les finitions ont l'air superbes...
this would be a great middle class weekender