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Jim B., Yup - it's all perspective. Started sailing in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York and the water's very deep almost from the very edge. It wasn't quite true that you'd hit the shore before going aground but pretty close in most places. And, of course, as you note - Puget Sound is...

Jim B., As I mentioned, local conditions make a huge difference. I do remember that in the Gulf (near Florida - not Texas so sorry about that) having trouble getting the anchor to set in water that was too shallow in the first place. (West Coast bias - the only time I like to see water...

Well, I certainly agree with Dan. This is one of those topics that ranks right up there with "what kind of truck do you drive?" in terms of varying opinions. Experience like Thataway's and local conditions make a huge difference. Here in Puget Sound, generally anchoring conditions are very...

Let me put my two cents worth in on the subject of launching. That was an early concern of mine despite the fact that John Livingston makes it look very easy during demo's. It turns out to be pretty easy although I have been fussy about the launch ramps - meaning wanting a decent floating...

Thanks Warren. Sure that will work. Not as neat as adding a one page file as an attachment but ....... Here it all is. Still a work in progress. RANGER R-25 CHECKLISTS Version 3.1, 6/18/07, RAS BEFORE TOWING 1. Inside a. No loose items b. Cabinet doors closed...

I'm now up to version 3 something of a checklist for the R-25 - at least my R-25. After some editing and a two column format, it fits on one page. It is still a work in progress but it's getting closer. The format and how much to post in the boat is still TBD. I would attach the one page...

Hi ActiveCaptain, I have hull #15 with about 40 hours on it. Many more to come very soon. Anyway, relative to your questions. 1. As Captd said, the problem you mentioned with the thrusters was fixed by having a separate battery. As delivered, hull 15 had a starter battery, thruster battery...

Hi - welcome aboard. I do think there may be a digit or two slip there with your hull number because although I do hope there is a hull number 2427, it will be over 25 years in the future at any reasonable build rate for the factory. I have hull number 15 with the Yanmar 110. Loaded for...

Thanks all. I've made a list and will check some of them out fairly soon. Did a couple of launches out of Point Defiance when we were sea trialing the boat but I wasn't sure about overnight parking and forgot to ask. I'm told the guys at the C-Ranger factory use Alki when they want to launch...

Most of the teak inside the R-25 is left unfinished by the factory. Some of it (doors, some trim) can be removed and finished outside the boat. Most of it needs to be done in place. As Bob Austin said, it can be masked and done without too much trouble. One thing that really works well is...

Again thanks for the tips. lloyds, I think I'll pass on Oak Harbor. Lots of places wading to put the boat in and out of the water is just fine but Puget Sound isn't one of them. Wayne - we spent about 25 years in Rochester, NY, and were there when we started boating. Will agree with you that...

Pete, you and I must have been typing at the same time. Thanks - it's just too bad that Port Orchard is so difficult to get to these days (on the road - darn bridges). Nice facilities.

Again - thanks for the input. Good points by both Roger and Pat. Sling limitations could be a problem because the R-25 is heavy when fully loaded. I'm not absolutely sure yet how heavy but will eventually get it weighed and find out for sure. Small places are just not a lot a fun in big...

Thanks all of you that have responded to my question. Delighted to know that there is a good launch in Bellingham. Chartered sailboats out of there for a few years and even lived in Bellingham for one year but never noticed a launch ramp. All a function of what you need, I guess. Thanks...

Although I'm not unfamiliar with much of Puget Sound, as a new C-Ranger owner, I am struggling a bit with locating good places to launch. I will frequently be by myself and since it is a bit of a drive to get north from Vancouver, WA, I'll generally want to be out for several days. That, to...

Bob - thanks for the update and fine report on your trip. Have been wondering if you were underway since I was never 100% sure of when you were starting. Sounds like mostly a lot of fun and that's as good as it gets. Stop by Vancouver next time.

Mac, Thanks for posting the pictures. You are right, wet stuff goes in the head (especially aboard Mood Magic where I have an inverter/charger mounted at the aft, outboard end of the space). I guess I can skip the tux but still think a little hanging space would be good - not as much space...

It is a bit of a problem for sure. The Walker Bay is a good dinghy and you might be able to rig a connection that would look right to you. St. Croix makes a tipup davit specifically for the Walker Bay but it is overkill. Previously I have liked hard bottom dinghies but most are a bit too...

Although there is a lot of storage space on the C-25 Ranger, there is no clothes hanger space (how do I keep my tux wrinkle free for C-Brats events), no drawers any where, and no obviously good place to put books. I had been thinking about a 15 inch deep compartmented shelf at the top of the...

Oops - seem to have lost that reply. Everybody is right on and keep up the good suggestions. Float plans are always a good idea and if you are out of high school and no longer know everything there is to know about everything, a list of what's on board is very valuable. We've maintained such...