Great video Capt Steve, thank you! I bought a new Ranger Tug R-31 CB in 2020 and couldn't be happier. I downsized from a 43' trawler but wanted a vessel with all the amenities of my bigger boat. While some people may think the price tag is too high, all I can say is do your homework. This boat like most other Ranger Tugs comes standard with features that are either optional or not available in other boats of this size and genre. They include both bow and stern thrusters with joy sticks at both stations & wireless remote, Raptor Decking, a comprehensive Garmin electronics suite at both stations (Radar, GPS, Chart-plotter, AIS, Auto-pilot, etc.), solar panel, trim tabs, two refrigerators or one refrigerator & one ice-maker, sink in cockpit, TWO TVs, Fusion stereo system in all cabins, big stove & oven, double sink, diesel heater & forced air furnace, underwater lights, premium countertops, plus lots more. All of these items including the premium electronics/nav package are factory installed, NOT dealer added. I optioned for air conditioning, diesel generator, dingy with Weaver Davit system, etc. My conclusion is that this boat represents a lot of value for the money. Although this boat is trailerable, I do not trailer mine but have been all over Long Island Sound with it, coastal CT, RI, and MA. Wonderful boat!
What a wonderful bit of feedback on a great boat. Love that you're cruising and not sitting at the dock. Congratulations on a terrific boat and thanks for watching.
At the 3:10 mark, what you're witnessing, is Capt. Steve's signature seated position. And if there's one thing that draws me to this lifestyle, it's that. I so desperately want to be fully provisioned, fully fueled, and seated in that position as the miles tick away at 8 knots an hour as I head over the horizon.
" 8 knots an hour" It's just "8 knots." A knot is one nautical mile per hour. "8 nautical miles per hour per hour" would be a measure of acceleration, not of speed.
A favorite, serious, huge trailer-able. A few features left out of your test.....the cockpit folds down for trailering, not just the mast. The galley sink is a double (had a cover over it), the cockpit sink area can be a cockpit control 2nd station as an option and the helm chair swivels to face the dinette when not folded down. Also, a portable reefer or freezer is an option on the swim platform instead of the propane tanks. Thanks for the test.
volume of the audio is quite low but the quality is good. for 1/2 a million dollars........no. much more boat available for that money. well presented. thanks.
Always enjoyed your vids. I’ve been a huge admirer of the 31CB and Ranger overall; I’ve watched a ton of these vids. You are THE ONLY ONE that has ever flipped the captains chair forward to show that the countertop extends underneath. This has been a major annoyance with other reviewers, and just goes to show Captain Steve pays attention. 👏🏻👏🏻
Next video can you show us the hull structure inside the hatches please ? warranty information and hull layup schedule ? Many of us like to know construction details . Thank you
Do the seat and table on the front d3ck have a designated storage location? I would hate to hear that you just put it in the second berth. That would really mess some ones privacy up.
Have heard nothing but bad about RT quality. We on bed we close to a purchase. But after meeting a couple guys that owned a boat yard told us how terrible the RT quality is. I HOPE IT HAS GOTTEN BETTER.
The first layer starts with a high-quality HD gelcoat featuring best in-class UV resistance, combined with a vinyl ester barrier coat to provide enhanced longevity and peace of mind. To add to that, they use woven roving, a material well-known in the boating industry for providing rock-solid strength. The continuous woven fibers make our running surface extremely rigid and durable. To create a hull that is strong yet lightweight they use custom fabricated gimbaled hull molds, which allow the resin to be precisely distributed. Once the hull is formed, it is bonded with our fiberglass stringer system that becomes the rigid backbone of the boat. Foam is then injected to key areas of the stringer system to reduce noise while underway.
the owner had a heart attack, which apparently makes you reevaluate your life. So the whole company got shut down. Boom. So now I'm making my own videos now. I should have done this years ago too.
whoah! well that is some news. no doubt your channel will explode. i dont think anyone in north america is making videos anywhere near the quality you produce. just a matter of time. we will be watching. @@captstevetests
Check boat trader 3 under 425k this is nice if u need or want a trailerable thing don’t get me wrong. If it fits your life style of course it’s perfect.
Loopers with Bloopers... love it.
Been wanting to do this for years.
This has been my #1 choice for a boat for years. Just stash away a few hundred thousand more dollars. Capt. Steve, you do a fantastic job.
Hard not to love it.... and thanks for the kind words. but most of all, thanks for watching.
Great video Capt Steve, thank you! I bought a new Ranger Tug R-31 CB in 2020 and couldn't be happier. I downsized from a 43' trawler but wanted a vessel with all the amenities of my bigger boat. While some people may think the price tag is too high, all I can say is do your homework. This boat like most other Ranger Tugs comes standard with features that are either optional or not available in other boats of this size and genre. They include both bow and stern thrusters with joy sticks at both stations & wireless remote, Raptor Decking, a comprehensive Garmin electronics suite at both stations (Radar, GPS, Chart-plotter, AIS, Auto-pilot, etc.), solar panel, trim tabs, two refrigerators or one refrigerator & one ice-maker, sink in cockpit, TWO TVs, Fusion stereo system in all cabins, big stove & oven, double sink, diesel heater & forced air furnace, underwater lights, premium countertops, plus lots more. All of these items including the premium electronics/nav package are factory installed, NOT dealer added. I optioned for air conditioning, diesel generator, dingy with Weaver Davit system, etc. My conclusion is that this boat represents a lot of value for the money. Although this boat is trailerable, I do not trailer mine but have been all over Long Island Sound with it, coastal CT, RI, and MA. Wonderful boat!
What a wonderful bit of feedback on a great boat. Love that you're cruising and not sitting at the dock. Congratulations on a terrific boat and thanks for watching.
I love the tours with the measurements! Please continue doing this for all tours!
I hear ya, I like 'em too! Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching.
love your stuff.. but the volume is way low
thanks for the feedback. I'll keep an eye on that moving forward. And thanks for watching.
At the 3:10 mark, what you're witnessing, is Capt. Steve's signature seated position. And if there's one thing that draws me to this lifestyle, it's that. I so desperately want to be fully provisioned, fully fueled, and seated in that position as the miles tick away at 8 knots an hour as I head over the horizon.
Did not know ai had a signature position. But I 100% agree with your plan on cruising to the horizon. Thanks for watching.
" 8 knots an hour"
It's just "8 knots." A knot is one nautical mile per hour. "8 nautical miles per hour per hour" would be a measure of acceleration, not of speed.
The galley actually has two sinks. The other one is under the moveable cutting board.
A favorite, serious, huge trailer-able. A few features left out of your test.....the cockpit folds down for trailering, not just the mast. The galley sink is a double (had a cover over it), the cockpit sink area can be a cockpit control 2nd station as an option and the helm chair swivels to face the dinette when not folded down. Also, a portable reefer or freezer is an option on the swim platform instead of the propane tanks. Thanks for the test.
Thanks for the notes and I appreciate you watching,
@@captstevetests meant: BRIDGE not cockpit.
volume of the audio is quite low but the quality is good. for 1/2 a million dollars........no. much more boat available for that money. well presented. thanks.
thanks for the feedback. I'll keep a check on the volume moving forward.
Always enjoyed your vids. I’ve been a huge admirer of the 31CB and Ranger overall; I’ve watched a ton of these vids. You are THE ONLY ONE that has ever flipped the captains chair forward to show that the countertop extends underneath. This has been a major annoyance with other reviewers, and just goes to show Captain Steve pays attention. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much for the kind words. And I really appreciate you watching. Makes it all worthwhile.
Wow excellent overview, thank you.
Appreciate you watching.
Important to always show accessibility to filters and strainers. Not easy on some boats.
Next video can you show us the hull structure inside the hatches please ? warranty information and hull layup schedule ? Many of us like to know construction details . Thank you
Ok will do
Do the seat and table on the front d3ck have a designated storage location? I would hate to hear that you just put it in the second berth. That would really mess some ones privacy up.
does it go 4 nautical miles with 1liter of diesel ?
WELL I guess we can't count on Capt. Steve to cook DINNER (stuck oven door)🤣
For tonight's meal I'll be making... reservations!
Have heard nothing but bad about RT quality. We on bed we close to a purchase. But after meeting a couple guys that owned a boat yard told us how terrible the RT quality is. I HOPE IT HAS GOTTEN BETTER.
I’ve had and heard nothing bad about their quality. To the contrary I’ve met with many customers on their third and fourth model.
Hull Construction???
The first layer starts with a high-quality HD gelcoat featuring best in-class UV resistance, combined with a vinyl ester barrier coat to provide enhanced longevity and peace of mind. To add to that, they use woven roving, a material well-known in the boating industry for providing rock-solid strength. The continuous woven fibers make our running surface extremely rigid and durable. To create a hull that is strong yet lightweight they use custom fabricated gimbaled hull molds, which allow the resin to be precisely distributed.
Once the hull is formed, it is bonded with our fiberglass stringer system that becomes the rigid backbone of the boat. Foam is then injected to key areas of the stringer system to reduce noise while underway.
are we to understand that you have split with OLN? whats going on?
the owner had a heart attack, which apparently makes you reevaluate your life. So the whole company got shut down. Boom. So now I'm making my own videos now. I should have done this years ago too.
whoah! well that is some news. no doubt your channel will explode. i dont think anyone in north america is making videos anywhere near the quality you produce. just a matter of time. we will be watching. @@captstevetests
Thanks so much. Really appreciate the kind words. Tell your friends.
count on it. @@captstevetests
beautiful boat but that guest berth looks like a coffin!
It's a DOUBLE sink galley, not single.
Yeah I missed that. You’re correct.
At that point u can get a nordhavn 41
Where do you get that from? A Nord would be closer to $1m!
I’ve seen some around that price not new of course . I can add links if you like
Check boat trader 3 under 425k this is nice if u need or want a trailerable thing don’t get me wrong. If it fits your life style of course it’s perfect.
For another 500K