Recent content by Old Dog

Westward - can't address the handling of the Nordic 26 since mine is a 32 but I can say that it handles very well.

Have been enjoying some nice NW weather on the water (without the laptop) and am a bit behind on this discussion. Like James TXSD, I find it interesting although it's unlikely to change any opinions. Thank goodness there are a fairly large number of choices out there since when it comes to...

I've been reluctant to join this discussion even though I may be the only person on the planet that owns one of each. I still own hull #15, R-25 C-Ranger and also own a 2000 Nordic Tug 32. I'm not qualified to have an opinion on the structural integrity of the two boats. I've watched R-25's...

I have a basic, white Portland Pudgy complete with everything one would need to put it on the swim platform of a R-25 Tug along with a Honda 2 HP , air cooled outboard, in Vancouver, WA that would be a good deal for anyone in the area that has or is buying an R-25 and needs a dinghy. If you are...

The DSM 300 has a nice set of diagnostic tools built in. Basically, if all is working well, a LED flashes green. If not, and the unit has a connectivity problem you get a flashing amber and the timing and sequence of the amber tells you what the problem is. If the unit has failed, it flashes...

I have a DSM 300 (fishfinder / depth sounder) that has developed a problem. Basically, it won't stay on network. I was going to send it off to Raymarine to have it fixed for a flat rate of $300 when I stumbled into a good deal for another one considered used but really new so I went that way...

In case any one is interested. We have decided to sell our Ranger 25. Not that it isn't a fabulous boat but for some personal reasons it isn't going to work for us. It's hull number 15 with the Yanmar 110. Very nice boat - has been stored under cover out of the water when not in use and...

How you feel when you leave the dentist's office is often a function of how talented your dentist is. My dentist is the only person I know who can put both hands in your mouth and empty your wallet at the same time.

Lots of good advice. Just a tiny little tip....there is road construction going on just north of Vancouver. Not a big deal but the WSP has turned it into a serious speed trap near the rest stop as the speed limit drops. At pretty much any time of day, I'd take I-205 starting north of...

For what it is worth, if any of you happened to look at the pictures of Mood Magic, you'll note the wood/fiberglass pram mounted on the swim platform. It was fun to build while I was waiting for my R-25, looks really good on the tug, rows like a dream with just one aboard and would probably...

Andrew, This is a different answer than I got when I asked about accessing the water tank and installing a sensor and gauge. Easy enough to do during the build process but are you saying you found a way to retrofit a sensor? If so, what kind and how did you do it? I'm asking this via the...