2007 C-Ranger 25 Tug Price Reduction

Larry H

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

FGRVONROTH · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

I'd love to know how you get an 18kt cruise and a 21kt top speed out of a 110 Yanmar.
Time to take your boat for a sea trial!

pauley · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject:

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

Cool

Sail Assist

9) Five Blade Prop

10) Just Plain Bull Sh!T mixed with the Diesel Question

terraplane · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: ranger 25

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

Larry H · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 12:25 am Post subject:

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.

Dene · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:24 am Post subject:

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

fiddlersgreen6 · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

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

Dene · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

JTREV · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject:

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

C-Otter · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:

Upgraded to 110 hp from what HP? Did they come with less than 110HP?

From the numbers it sounds like they went to more HP. C-Otter

terraplane · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject: ranger 25

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

thataway · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

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.

fiddlersgreen6 · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks Greg-- keep me posted if anything changes with the sea trial, this weekend----Rich

Dene · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 1:33 am Post subject: Re: ranger 25

JTREV · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:13 pm Post subject:

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