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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2820 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Taco
Photos: <a>Da Boats</a>
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:03 am Post subject: The...TugNuts? |
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OK, Ranger owners...you're about to receive some pretty dang special treatment.
As a handful of you are aware, I've been toying around with a web site for Ranger Tugs owners. This came about after many discussions with Jeff Messmer. The short of it - you all deserve a place you can call your own. And, Ranger Tugs wants a place where their boats are the focus, and they can be intimately involved with the user community.
That site is now live - head on over to The TugNuts, and have a look around. As of this writing, there is very little content...but feel free to play around with all the cool bells and whistles.
A special note for the Ranger Owners here: If you have a photo album and would like the content copied over, I can do so once you sign up over there. Read this note on setting up an album, and follow up in that topic with your request.
Now, let's address something right up front. Nobody is giving you Ranger guys/gals the boot, and nobody is stating Ranger owners are no longer welcome here, or at any of our gatherings. The Ranger Albums and Forums will remain here, and we've no plans to close them. Given C-Dory's previous relationship with Ranger Tugs, and the fact that our best bud Jeff Messmer jumped ship to join them, we'll always be one big happy family. Both sites link to each other, and I'm guessing we'll reference each other routinely during discussions. Heck, the two sites are even on the same server...different as they look, they're within microns of each other on the same disc platters.
However...there's no doubt, that Ranger will be paying closer attention to the TugNuts than they do here. Jeff and friends have big plans over there, including a forum specifically for questions directed to the factory, and a section where they'll be building up a technical article database. My guess is, having seen how Ranger runs things in their customer service and manufacturing areas - the site will be equally impressive.
So, head on over, and start up some Ranger chatter. There's also a welcome announcement over there that covers a few more details of the site plans and operation. _________________ Will, C-Brat Nerd |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7446 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:40 am Post subject: |
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You da man, Bill. The site looks great. Congrats to Jeff and the Ranger folks. We bought our CD-25 from Jeff at the Seattle Boat Show when the R-25 was introduced; been following the evolution of the tugs since that time. Kudos to Ranger for encouraging and promoting involvement with their owners!
Best wishes,
Jim B. |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Great idea and job, Bill!
I like the fact that the Tug owners will have a site of heir own, though I certainly don't want them to leave us totally behind, as I like talking with them, exchanging ideas, and simply keeping up with their boat developments.
I see that in order to post on the TugNuts site, one has to be a member. Is it OK for us to join so that an occasional post can be made when one of us has a suggestion to make regarding a topic?
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Joe, I sure hope so because JimTXSD, several other Brats and I have already joined. There's a place in the "profile" for you to say that you don't own a Ranger Tug and list what kind you DO own....
A great idea!
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
K4KBA |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: Tugnuts |
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Bill,
Kudos to you and Jeff and the rest of the Ranger crew. Shows some good forward thinking. Great looking site. New and a little bit different (for one who doesn't spend much time looking at other bulletin board sites), but looks easy to get around in.
Really like that Ranger is interested enough to take an active roll there.
I agree with the thought that we don't want to give the Tugfolks a boot. They often have useful posts that cross over to C-Dory land. Like that a lot.
Thanks for all your efforts here.
Harvey
SleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Dene
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 444 City/Region: Kalama
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: Fear Naut & Terra-Sea-Ta
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Bill,
You failed to mention one critical piece of information. When you register, you get a free hat!!!!
Woo-hoo!!!
Thanks for your work with this and most of all, thanks for insuring the welcome mat is there in both forums. That means a lot to me!!!
U Da Man!!!
-Greg |
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Trinity
Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 91 City/Region: Edmonds
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Trinity
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you C-brats for including Ranger Tug in this site. I know it was a bit controversial at first. Our boating experience has been greatly enhanced due to our association with this site. You are a great group of people. Hope to see you on the water in the PNW!
Nancy and Kerry _________________ C-Ranger R25
Kerry and Nancy Pierce
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Texas Steve
Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 63 City/Region: Fairview
State or Province: TX
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: R-21 EC Tug
Vessel Name: Slow 'n Easy
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:44 am Post subject: |
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This is a terrific development! I absolutely love viewing C-Brats and will continue to do so, but it will be nice to have a site that features the tugs. Thanks to all who made this possible!
Steve Frisch |
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Byrdman
Joined: 06 Nov 2003 Posts: 3320 City/Region: Cumberland River, Clarksville,
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: " ? " After Rename Ceremony
Photos: FreeByrd and C-Byrd
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Sweet!
Congrats to Jeff and the Livingstons..... and Jeff... keep me posted if you ever plan to do a R-25 like the R-21-EC.....but my size. Grin. I know you told me a couple years back to forget it....but who knows now.
DaNag: Will my original Tugnut sign in and password work still or do I need to start over?
Byrdman _________________ Patrick Byrd "Byrdman"
Cumberland River TN home waters Puget Sound Summers.
Miss B - CD22A, Aug 2018
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 sold again.. May 2020
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hu #14 - Bought her again - May16
Aloysius, Sold to Brother Mike Mar16
Aloysius, Hull # 440 RF-246
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 Sold May09
TC24, Hull #51, Sold Feb06
CD16A, Sold Dec03
Never Deny Yourself The Pleasure of Helping Others. |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2820 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Taco
Photos: <a>Da Boats</a>
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Byrdman wrote: | DaNag: Will my original Tugnut sign in and password work still or do I need to start over? |
Dude!
I went through 5 or 6 different designs and installations, prior to this one...sorry, but they're all dead. You'll need to sign up again. |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4196 City/Region: Sammamish
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
Photos: Lizzie
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:41 am Post subject: |
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For a free cap I'll sign up for just about anything, but for the Ranger site the cap is just icing on the cake. _________________ MartyP
"...we're all in the same boat..." |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2820 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Taco
Photos: <a>Da Boats</a>
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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dotnmarty wrote: | For a free cap I'll sign up for just about anything, but for the Ranger site the cap is just icing on the cake. |
Heh...I just talked with Jeff, and told him he better stock up. He's got 60+ to send out already. |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
Photos: Lori Ann
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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I've registered!
Bill, what software did you use to build the TugNuts (there's a joke but I'm not going there! ) site? I remember that you were somewhat disenchanted with the phpbb which C-Brats is built on.
Warren _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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