2007 C-Ranger 25 Tug Price Reduction

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Larry H

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I found this notice of a Ranger Tug for sale on another list.

From: "Jane Styron" jstyron@harbourview.net
To: trawler-buy-sell-trade@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 6:26 AM
Subject: BST: 2007 C-Ranger 25 Tug Price Reduction


Greetings!
We have a brand new 2007 C-Ranger 25 Tug in stock and have just reduced the
price to $129,900. Options include:
Upgrade to 110 HP Yanmar (she will cruise at 18 mph and top out at 21 mph),
Blue colored hull, Mase 2.5 KW Generator, Air conditioning w/reverse cycle
heat, Cabin heater (runs off the engine), raw water washdown in cockpit, Mast
w/hinge, Macerator discharge w/ y valve, bow and stern thrusters, VHF Radio,
window covers. She has bottom paint and is located on the Cape Fear River in
Wilmington, NC. Visit www.c-ranger.com if you would like pictures and reviews.
Contact Jane Styron if you have questions etc. 888-919-4897 or online at
jstyron@harbourview.net
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I have no connection with or interest in this company.
 
1) Down Hill

2) With the Wind At Your Back

3) In Tow

4) On the Trailer

5) Down Stream

6) M P H on the GPS

7) With the Current

8) Sail Assist

9) Five Blade Prop

10) Just Plain Bull Sh!T mixed with the Diesel :?: :thup
 
Now,this is just from a total "newbie" to my 25, but on my trials and my first four hour cruise here on the Bay, and still in the 50 hour break in period...i figure the top cruise is about 10 to 11 knots...and much more comfortable and about 8 kt.
That is with the 110 Yanmar.

terraplane
 
Brats,

Before getting too carried away about this post, consider that the add was made up by a dealer. Their web address is http://www.harbourview.net/.

I reposted this here from another list and I have no interest except to do a favor for anyone shopping for a Ranger.

Also note that the speed claims are in MPH not knots. 18 MPH is 15.3 knots. I have no idea if a 110 hp Ranger will make that speed. I suggest that anyone who wants more info about that boat should contact that dealer.
 
This Friday, we're going to be testing an '08 Ranger with the 130 Cummins, then comparing it to Old Dog's '07 with the 110 Yanmar. There is likely to be a significant price difference. Two questions that I'll have to grapple with is whether the early Yanmar versions will hold their value, and (2) is 8-10 knots fast enough for me?

-Greg
 
Hi Greg-- Being a potential buyer, I'd be real curious to hear about the new Cummings, especially in the areas of preformance and consumption. I also would be interested if the dinette operation has been improved upon over the earlier models. Being in boating for over 50 yrs, I consider this to be an important item, that should be a very simple operation, and not a nightmare, especially if you are at sea. ---Thanks Rich
 
fiddlersgreen6":yasdxm42 said:
Hi Greg-- Being a potential buyer, I'd be real curious to hear about the new Cummings, especially in the areas of preformance and consumption. I also would be interested if the dinette operation has been improved upon over the earlier models. Being in boating for over 50 yrs, I consider this to be an important item, that should be a very simple operation, and not a nightmare, especially if you are at sea. ---Thanks Rich
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Check the threads out in this forum that specifically discuss the Cummings performance.

As for the table, I'll ask the sales associate. You could also e-mail Andrew at Ranger Tugs. He's been very helpful with my plethora of questions.

-Greg
 
I have a 2008 R-25 (hull #89) with a 150 HP Cummins. We go out with four of us on board (myself, my wife a 16 year old boy and a 11 year old boy) loaded full of fuel and enough crap for a weekend (if you know what I mean). 2 kayaks fishing gear lots of food and a boat that has every option that Ranger offered (we actually ordered it with every option). We can top out at 19.1 MPH and can cruise very comfortably at 15-16 MPH.

Ranger says that we should be getting 21 MPH out of the boat no problem with all that stuff on board, but I found that hard to believe, however we are very pleased with the results and we are still in the initial 50 hr break-in so I haven't had the boat at WOT for more than a very short time.

Maybe after the engine has around 75-100hrs performance will improve...

Both of my sons have figured out the table and they can break-down and set-up the table in about 1 or 2 minutes, seems kids figure everything out.

John
 
Humbly, I 'd like to put in a word for the lowly 110 Yanmar.

For many years i owned a Chesapeake boat with a Ford Lehman 124(?) horsepower, slow..the boat was 40 ft. long...Max speed was about 8 kts.

It was a wonderful boat..and going at that speed usually mean a difference of about 40 minutes compared to the "go fast" boats. And fuel comsumption was about 2 gal an hour.

That is about what i hope to get from my Ranger with the 110 Yanmar.
I loved my C Dory 22, but found that i was so often going as displacement speed, about 8 kts...

I have always kind of chuckled at the ads for trawlers that say "high speed trawlers"... I think one chooses fast or slow... I choose slow.

Frankly, i can't imagine trying to wanting to take BANJO, my 25 on plane..i think she would complain..even in this early stage of our relationship.

Terraplane
 
We had the pleasure of seeing John's boat Sunday at Rio Vista. Nice boat, well handled, and judging from his time up from San Franscisco, and the time we took in the C Dories--his 15 mph cruise speed is right on.
 
terraplane":1vli7bui said:
Humbly, I 'd like to put in a word for the lowly 110 Yanmar.

For many years i owned a Chesapeake boat with a Ford Lehman 124(?) horsepower, slow..the boat was 40 ft. long...Max speed was about 8 kts.

It was a wonderful boat..and going at that speed usually mean a difference of about 40 minutes compared to the "go fast" boats. And fuel comsumption was about 2 gal an hour.

That is about what i hope to get from my Ranger with the 110 Yanmar.
I loved my C Dory 22, but found that i was so often going as displacement speed, about 8 kts...

I have always kind of chuckled at the ads for trawlers that say "high speed trawlers"... I think one chooses fast or slow... I choose slow.

Frankly, i can't imagine trying to wanting to take BANJO, my 25 on plane..i think she would complain..even in this early stage of our relationship.

Terraplane
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I chuckled when I read your entire post. A most excellent perspective. I owned/still own a ski boat for 20 years. Then went slower with some 25 foot cruisers (25 mph cruise). Now I'm down to 17 mph cruise with the 30' Carver. Can I go slower????

I think so. I've actually enjoyed going 9 mph with the Carver except that it tends to wallow. This Friday, when we test drive a Ranger, I will experience my first semi-displacement ride. What I'll be keying on is how responsive and steady she is at 9 mph. If suitable, then I can see myself adjusting to 8 knot cruises just fine, especially with autopilot. I have this vision of music playing, normal conversation, level drinks, fuel economy, and not caring how soon I get there.

Is that what Trawler thing is all about??

Who knows....I may evolve to a 5 knot sailboat.

-Greg
 
Having a trawler that will run at close to 20 mph and having the power to do so if necessary is a real plus for me, since I am a full time business owner with a very demanding business means I can go for a weekend and travel from the sacramento / stockton area and go to the bay for the weekend. I still have a comfortable ride and a excellent responding boat at any speed I choose to run her at. If I get stuck with bad weather or a storm on the way I know that I will be able to get out of the weather and get home on time. (most of the time).

The kids & my wife can sightsee, rest, play games, etc all in comfort (including a/c if necessary) and the whole thing loads up on the trailer for easy traveling. I can't think of a better way to go.

So even though I like to cruise at a moderate speed 10-12 mph I know that I have the power to move out if necessary.

John
 
The best thing about this site is the different views....
Yesterday i spent some time on a 45 ft. Tiara...must be about 900,000 dollars or so...and i would not trade my Ranger or my previous boats (including a C Dory 22) for that boat. It is beautiful in its own way...but just not for me, even if i could afford it.

Same with speed. When i was very young i shipped out on T2 tankers with Sun Oil and Atlantic Refining, out of Marcus Hook, Pa. Slow, wallowing boats, and with a tendency to break up in major storms..they were welded together at the half way point! But i loved the experience.

I've been caught out on the Chesapeake in very bad weather...and learned to take the slowness of my craft into consideration when making my plans.

And if the fuel prices keep going, I may revise my 8kts down to 6!

terraplane
 
Hello Greg,

I will be at Trawlerfest Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to look me up if you have any questions. We are also bringing up an R25 Friday afternoon with the 150 Cummins that will be available to sea trial.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Ranger Jeff
 
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