Ranger 21 Tug

hump5776 · Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 9

Anybody have any experience with the ranger r21, a friend of mine is about to buy one and is wondering how they handle choppier water. He will be boating the detroit river and lake erie.???? Cannot find much info on these boats.

Sawdust · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:53 pm Post subject:

Limited experience, but for me the 21 EC handled 3-4 ft waves and 30+ knots of wind gusts with no trouble. Slow but sure!

Dusty

DodgeRam · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject:

Be careful now talking about 21 EC , 25 EC , or 23 CC we all know what happened to CC , after all we are a C-Dory forum? Just like a men only club? An if I would need more room than my 22' C-Dory,that by the way is more room that I will ever need, It would be something like my C-Dory a 26' CC with my feet still below water line just like my C-Dory. My 2 cents

Gary SEARAM

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject:

Whad he say??

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject:

drjohn71a · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:31 am Post subject:

Ditto, Roger.... I think some ppl are taking this all too seriously.... I mean the jokes and some chat about differing boat models. Of course we don't want to become the soap box for some political idea nor new boat model, but I personally love the occasional irreverant banter, etc.. If we can't laugh and joke and visit about boats, what's the use?

another 2 cents... John

ps, I feel a great appreciation toward all who have posted and shared their questions and expertise and I deeply hope my having ordered a C-Ranger wil not offend anyone here....

Of course, Dusty is the renegade, you know..... he actually piloted a foreign.... C-Ranger ..... vessel!

John

Wefings

Byrdman and I are about to put our 21 E.C. in the water . Its glass smooth , but I will give impressions soon . And you KNOW Byrdman will comment !
Marc

drjohn71a · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:58 am Post subject:

One thing you can say about the C-Dory lineup is that they cover a wide range of models, uses, specialized areas. the extreme shallow draft, economical, easy to tow 22, the roomier 25, the fishing models, the deep v Orcas, inboard and out, the TomCat has it's special niche, the C-Rangers, their special niche.

The 21 EC's economical performance, but deep draft... I think it is alluring, but if I ever were to do a group cruise with C-Dory models, could it keep up.... at about 2/3 their cruising speed? Maybe in rough seas. Maybe the R25 will be able to do that.

My thought is that, right now, I am working, so go for the gusto with the R-25, then trade down later if economics dictate, or maybe even go to a 22 C-Dory for easier single handing and towing as I get older... So, I don't see a major exclusivity to any of the models in their lineup.

Anyway, it seems each model is uniquely suited to some aspect, and maybe not so suited to other aspects of sea use. So, I don't see alot of intermodel conflict, just ppl choosing different models over time to suit their changing needs and wants.

John

DodgeRam · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject:

That is my point John, we should accept any type and model of boat on this forum! We all have one thing in common, passion for being on the water, fresh or salt. I for one, think that the Cape Cruiser is a great boat, and who knows one day I might even get my self one of those 26' Cape Cruiser . If I need more room for my two labs and Missy ( my cocker spaniel) . Will I be still welcome here?

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:17 pm Post subject:

Jeez, Mr. Ram - not sure of your point. You will be welcome if you show up in your CC 26, at least welcome by me. As far as I am concerned, you can talk about any boat you want to, as I recall the only rule is "Just be nice"!!!! But actually, we have more in common on this site than just "passion for the water" - MOST of us are here because of interest, ranging from mild to obsessive (OK, that one is me!), with products of the C-Dory Marine Group, which the C-Ranger tugs are and the CCs are not. But hey, talk away!

TyBoo · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Gary. After wallowing in the feel-good posts and visits by friends the last few days, I needed someone to give me a good kick me in the butt. You are not very clear in whatever point you're trying to make, but one would surmise it has to do with a previous thread. I would encourage you to read through that thread again and see if you cannot discern a more realistic take on who and what is welcome on these pages.

Mike

drjohn71a · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:56 am Post subject:

Say, has anyone heard anything from Pat about the trial run on the 21EC?
John

Wefings · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: 21 E.C sea trial

Byrdman and I had our seatrial yesterday and were both impressed by the little tug . We were running in smooth water on the Intracoastal here in Apalachicola . The boat has a unique character and is very different from the C Dory experience . The little Yanmar has a nice sound to it although the cabin is somewhat resonant . It was nice running around 2600 R.P.M making around 8 M.P.H . The rudder is huge and we were both wondering about the manuverability which turns out to be excellent . The boat is more tender than a dory as it has a rounded hull shape but is not unpleasant .We got a few wakes and the boat plowed straight through them and across them with no problem, although I suspect the boats best use is in fairly calm water.The bow rises with throttle setting somewhat and we found it running flat at 2600. The key concept for this boat is to slow down and enjoy the ride .
Marc

Byrdman · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:37 pm Post subject:

Neat Boat... OK, several of you have attempted to teach me how to put pictures in a message thread...and I am gaining on it... I think, and may be wrong here....but I think that to be able to insert pictures inside the reply/remarks, you have to be in the "document" thread instead of the general chat...which this link was started. If I am wrong...please forgive me.... and check out the other link any who.... Great boat!

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject:

Wrong. You can post a picture in any reply or post you do. You are gaining on it by the look of your other post about your Ranger 21 trial.