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If your boat is set up the same as ours, you have two options to "pump out". Preferred is to find a pump out station, set the Y valve (under the rear cabinet) in the direction that connects the holding tank to the pump out fitting (on the stern). Unscrew the cover, connect the pumpout hose and...

OK...how can I pass this up? I just signed up - and plan to come up tomorrow (Friday). Look forward to seeing you all! Mac Island Ranger

Consider carrying the dinghy on the swim step with weaver davits. You can go with an inflatable - and store it deflated if you want. The rigid dinghy is great for towing, rowing, but it is heavy and always there.... We also have the sports rack - which holds the dinghy up above the hatches. I...

We've had Island Ranger just over a year. She stays in the water full time, except to change zincs. We have a little over 500 hours on the engine - and have covered probably 4000 miles. I'm headed out in a few minutes to support the Seattle Maritine Festival Tug Boat Races - we'll be stationed...

Count me in - Flotilla Commander - 130-01-08 - Everett/South Whidbey Coxswain, Instructor, and halfway to AuxOp Mac Island Ranger

Geez, Capt'n D - take it easy on us! Spent all day today out on patrol - ran from Cultus Bay (Whidbey) to Kingston (found a sunken 25 ft boat), then to Edmonds, to Mukilteo, to Everett for fuel (still ~ 2.5 mpg at 11 kts), to Clinton and home before the tide dropped to low for our channel. Nice...

Whew... I think you made the right choice! mac

Hi Harvey - Weaver davits are the hinges that attach on the back of our swim step. You just clip some eyes onto the Pudgy (a place is already molded in to hold them), and pivot the dinghy up out of the water. Can't think of a way to make them work with an outboard! Mac

Yep - already sent a pm regarding the Pudgy. I still think they are the greatest - for the R25 - on weaver davits. I can't imagine trying to lift the 128 pounds and putting it up high on a C-22, but anyone who wants to try, good luck! You would be welcome to experiment with ours. Mac

Geez...it was 24 degrees this morning, and you are talking about cruising warm water. Could be a fun crossing - how many miles do you figure, and what are you doing for fuel? (I'm working on Linda now...either gonna buy truck, or run the Canal to get there.....of course, the Seattle Boat Show...

I agree that the Dinghy on weavers has an impact - during our cruise, I tried towing vs carrying on the swim step, and I think I saw 1-2 kts of difference (hard to tell with only a GPS for speed). The Trim Tabs work best at the high speed, and I couldn't really get there in a seaway, so yes, the...

You'll just have to book a trip and come to the Seattle Boat Show! I understand they will have two locations set up - one in the water and one at Quest Field. Then, I'm sure you could arrange to visit us (South Whidbey) or Cary (Anacortes) if you want a ride.... I was just at the Factory today...

No reason I can see - should work. Instructions say you can lay the Honda on it's side. I've stored it down below on its side - .... Besides, now you've already tried it. I'm guessing it worked, right? Making it look awfully easy..... but it is only 28 pounds. Mac

Latest pricing appears to be $2195 for the boat, and additional $400 freight for Washington delivery. It used to be $1895, and no freight charge. Of course, that was a year ago, and you couldn'y get one anyway! Mac

The Pudgy has worked out really well for us. You can drag it along the ground, bump it into things, it is really stable, holds a lot for its' size, tows well and fits the Ranger 25 on weaver davits so it is easily launched and retrieved. We did that a lot during our cruise up the inside passage...