Recent content by FGRVONROTH

I'd love to know how you get an 18kt cruise and a 21kt top speed out of a 110 Yanmar. Time to take your boat for a sea trial!

After not posting for a while I figured it was time for an update. Mack Boring started shipping parts to fix my boat after they received the gasket kit (that took 4 weeks) but they forgot to send the rocker arm assembly. that went out last Friday and was received Yesterday in Vermont. the...

Yester afternoon I spoke with rick at Mack Boring he told me that he had traced the gasket set(novel idea just about 4 weeks late) and he would overnight it and the head to the mechanic who is working on the boat. He also told me he would call me today once this was done. Where I stand now is 1...

Not sure i understand Brent RandR?

I spoke with John at Ranger tugs last night and he told me that he had been in touch with somebody who is"important" at Yanmar and they told him I would be in the water by this weekend. I called John this morning to get the name of the person who was calming this to be the case, John of course...

thanks Dave I may try that tomorrow. I am still amazed at how poorly this was handled , I'll keep you all posted. Dick

Thanks Iggy and all cocerned I'll post as i learn more! Don't hold your breath!

Thanks Brent I've been trying to hold off on this type of action but of course if nothing happens soon it will be my only avenue.Thanks Dick von Roth

Hi Bob Thanks for your support. When the failure first happened there was talk of a new engine replacement. The head was removed and I was told that the piston in question had a very slight mark, but it was doubtful after viewing it that the damage went beyond the head. I have done everything...

Today marks the end of the 4th week my Ranger 25 has been on "the hard". the reason for this is because my new boat with 50 hours on it seemed to have a serious problem (bent valve).When this happened I heard a large bang and killed the engine. After being towed to the marina the boat was...

I don't know if you are aware of this great site for sea state between FL and the northern Bahamas you should check it out. http://barometerbob.com/ You will find Gulf forecasts for a few days and also weather in and around Abaco. since its only 60 -70 miles from West End, Grand Bahamas its a...

Good luck with your new boat i have had mine just a little over a week, I would try to get some rough drawing of where your systems are located I have heard the company is working on some formal prints but in the meantime it can save you some time to know where certain items are found. Im sure...

I just wanted to congratulate Ranger Tugs for having one fine customer service rep. I Just bought a 25 Ranger and like any boat there were some problems. All of my issues were taken care of within 24 hours after speaking with Andrew. Not only did he promptly return my calls but sent me...

As i said before you may find that current is not a problem south near Ontario but when you get north you can expect at least 3 knots running against you and when you arrive near montreal your gonna be faced with six knots. In a small boat it may be not an issue.when I've done it, it was in a 42...

Hi I've been to Montreal several times from Vt. the current in the old port(Montreal) can cost you as much as six knots heading south. and at best it seems the seaway runs at 0 knots at flood. I never recorded it down around the thousand islands but going NE is a much faster trip than SW. You...