lauderdale showing??

evilskier · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:05 pm Post subject: lauderdale showing??

anyone know of any ranger tugs showing at the lauderdale show this year? i searched the show management site, and nothing came up yesterday. i'm making my annual trip down, and would like to check out some more 21ec's in person.

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject:

EVILSKIER: Looks like you are going to enjoy a nice road trip! Hey, take a look at the Ranger Tug Factory site. It list their dealerships and it looks as if with your 1600 mile road trip, you will going past, or reasonably close past some of them....and you should be able to have the advantage of actually getting sea trial. Boat shows often do not have that option available at a boat show. ....and that is where you will also find the true feel and actions of the boat. Most any boat can look and feel goon on a concrete floor with bright lights... get on the water.

Also, I think the factory site may have an "events" or "boat show" link too. It has been a while since I have been on their site for any time.

Good Luck in your search.

Byrdman

evilskier · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

i saw the show link on the ranger site and it doesn't list anything. however, a random dealer may have one down there. a road trip would be fun, but i'm flying down.... thanks for the suggestion!

IdleUp · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

I know for a fact that there will be a display of Rangers both 21 & 25 at the upcoming Annapolis Boat Show. The great folks at Gratitude Yachting will have the boats there for display.

Wefings · Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject:

There are two of us in Fl . If you would like to visit us in the Eastpoint/Apalachicola area, we would be happy to put our R 21 in the water . We dont do the Ft Lauderdale show , as it seems to be focused on the bigger boats [ and a little more silicone and gold chains than we are accustomed to ] . I don't think Tom from the Punta Gorda Ranger dealer will be there either . We both have 21 s in stock though.
Marc

evilskier · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

cool, thanks!!

TomRay · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

We won't be at Fort Lauderdale, but we plan to be at the Miami Boat Show.

Papillon · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

Mark said:

Wefings · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

Mike . I think you can make a good showing in Ft. Lauderdale, I think you might swap the motors on the Papillon to big triples , Get a gold trim package for the boat and tow vehicle [to match the neck,wrist, and ankle chains] , Get some serious tannin booth time in followed by a trip to the cosmetic surgeon and heavily work the Grecian Formula . Hire a really expensive dog groomer/Handler , and you would be in !
Im glad somebody caught my comment !
Marc

JamesTXSD · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject:

Marc, I wouldn't encourage Mike. He got lucky with Judy. If he starts doing all that chains, motors, and Grecian Formula stuff, she may come to her senses. Then where would he be? Wink

It's not easy to find a good woman with bad taste in men. I should know.

Wefings · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

I probably should too......
Marc

DaveS · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:

Wefings · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

Dont they say something like "just cause I picked my apple, I can still look at the orchard" up around Washington ? There it just happens to be plastic fruit !
Marc

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I know what you all mean! Last year when Sally said I could have a "trophy wife" if I wanted, and I said "Really Question

".

She elaborated and said she'd shoot her and hang her head on the wall.............. Shocked

Needless to say, I did not pursue the permission...

Charlie