Great video! After the loss of my beloved wife I needed to downsize from my much larger trawler to something more manageable. After much research and numerous boat shows, I ordered a new Ranger Tug R-31 CB. I opted for the Luxury Edition with the diesel generator and air conditioning. Additionally, I ordered the cockpit steering station and the dingy with the Weaver Quick Release davits. Dealer installed options include two Bimini tops, a full cockpit enclosure, and hatch screens/shades. After three seasons of use here in the Northeast, I must say that I absolutely love my Ranger Tug. The Volvo-Penta 320 HP diesel is as comfortable at 16 knots as she is at 8 knots. The boat has all the amenities plus more as my 43' trawler did. Also noteworthy is the fact that the factory in addition to the dealer is always ready to answer my questions and help out. I am very happy with my purchase!
Was on one at boat show. They try to cram too many gadgets into the boat. They need to simplify and make a good live aboard. That's what a trawler is for. Travel and livability. Just my observations.
Ranger makes good stuff, I’ll give them that. This 31 seems like a boat designed for someone with no boating history who just came into a lot of money.
175 watt solar panel won’t keep everything charged up, unless everything is turned off. Useful mainly for keeping a 12v battery topped off when the boat is not in use.
wondering about a couple of things... Does that latching system and that sliding wood section for blocking off the forward cabin cause a lot of rattling? How would the rear thruster hanging out like that stand up to salt water issues and barnacles over the long term?... extra maintenance needed over what the bow thruster gets?
Most boats have about a 3:1 length to width ratio. So it’s really not narrow given its length. Plus you loose trailer ability if more than 10 feet wide
The placement of the microwave .. Whose idea was that ?? What about Satellite / Wifi connection which supplier do they use i never heard it mentioned !? ..
Not sure who this is really for. If you have half a million you probably aren't worried about tailoring your boat, and can go with a heavier more featured and roomy boat. I mean it's interesting just don't know who would buy this.
@@CaptRRRanger sells a crazy number of these boats. One of the creative things they do is to host boating events for Ranger Tug owners that are typically sold out well in advance. It’s the darnedest thing man. Some friends just attended the Roche Harbor event/party and had an absolute blast. Over 200 Ranger Tugs showed up for that one. They sell fun and community and it works.
it's to bad they went garmin, since just by having a touch screen installed they take a -50 trillion dive on quality. -50,000,000,000,000 out of 100 because of unreliable touch screens.
Interesting! Garmin are extremely reliable across the board. customer service second to none. I’m sure could have what any electronics you want installed though.
Great video! After the loss of my beloved wife I needed to downsize from my much larger trawler to something more manageable. After much research and numerous boat shows, I ordered a new Ranger Tug R-31 CB. I opted for the Luxury Edition with the diesel generator and air conditioning. Additionally, I ordered the cockpit steering station and the dingy with the Weaver Quick Release davits. Dealer installed options include two Bimini tops, a full cockpit enclosure, and hatch screens/shades. After three seasons of use here in the Northeast, I must say that I absolutely love my Ranger Tug. The Volvo-Penta 320 HP diesel is as comfortable at 16 knots as she is at 8 knots. The boat has all the amenities plus more as my 43' trawler did. Also noteworthy is the fact that the factory in addition to the dealer is always ready to answer my questions and help out. I am very happy with my purchase!
@@happychildhood591 Sorry to hear about your wife my friend. Enjoy the new boat and thanks so much for stopping by!
Superb design, maximum use of space.
Looks like a really nice first boat
I live in the lift lock city if you know you know Ranger tug is My dream boat everything I need love to live the looper life full time 😎
Your awesome and awesome video you rock be safe out there
Perfect boat for fishing, I love it.
Wow, they sure do pack a lot into a 31' boat. Nice! It would be great to see a review of their 43'.
They are like trailerable yachts. Huge following in the PNW!
Very smart design
Wow The best boat ever🏝️🤙🏽🍻
Fantastic!!!
man opened that MINI fridge and had the audacity to say "large fridge" XD
😂😂
Those are pretty cool vessels.
Pretty fun boats 👍
Absolutely
Nice boat. I missed the part where you said how much it costs.
Michael Scott approves of the TV.
Those propane tanks will rust in about a month once you take your first large wake over the swim platform.
Most bluewater boat propane tanks are aluminum. Just saying. This is not a bluewater boat.
The under cushion head in the Cuddy is genius 👍👍👍👍👍
Is it tug capable?
Was on one at boat show. They try to cram too many gadgets into the boat. They need to simplify and make a good live aboard. That's what a trawler is for. Travel and livability. Just my observations.
@@skinny1968 Roger that thanks for stopping by 👍
Are there any fishing rod holders or option for a bait tank or fish hold for the catch? ?
dam.. half a million dollar floating rv
EV version with solar available?
Good
The rear drive controls are nice but it would be awesome if it was telescoping and able pivot toward the fold out seat. Food for thought
Ranger makes good stuff, I’ll give them that. This 31 seems like a boat designed for someone with no boating history who just came into a lot of money.
Absolutely. 😂
I would be happy with a full displacement hull and smaller engine, more range. With this one the voyage is the vacation
Yeah
Those disco lights...no thanks.
I wouldn’t want to walk around the outside in anything but flat conditions. No outer rail!
175 watt solar panel won’t keep everything charged up, unless everything is turned off. Useful mainly for keeping a 12v battery topped off when the boat is not in use.
Is this model offered with dual motor configuration.
I’ll ask the guys at Ranger 👍
Website doesn't mention engine options, just the D4. Honestly cramming 2 diesels into a 10 foot beam might make marine mechanics retire
How much is this bad boy?
wondering about a couple of things... Does that latching system and that sliding wood section for blocking off the forward cabin cause a lot of rattling? How would the rear thruster hanging out like that stand up to salt water issues and barnacles over the long term?... extra maintenance needed over what the bow thruster gets?
@@swiftadventurer Some friends have the same boat. I’ll ask them about the door rattling and barnacle growth on the stern thruster
Did i miss the Warranty part ? Construction process ?
I must've missed the engine room tour...
Nice boat but super narrow
Most boats have about a 3:1 length to width ratio. So it’s really not narrow given its length. Plus you loose trailer ability if more than 10 feet wide
@@majid5500 Its trailerable
The placement of the microwave .. Whose idea was that ??
What about Satellite / Wifi connection which supplier do they use i never heard it mentioned !? ..
I think satellite and WiFi are user added but I might be mistaken. Thanks for watching 🤙
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Fun fact: Elon Musk would have to work 11 minutes in order to afford this boat.
Not even minutes. Just a couple
Seems dumb not fun .but everyone enjoys different things .
Someone else works for the 11 minutes and he gets the boat. 😊
Work? No just breathe for a minute or two.
Fun fact who cares!
460K are you kidding me. Sorry nice boat but way too many clams
Not sure who this is really for. If you have half a million you probably aren't worried about tailoring your boat, and can go with a heavier more featured and roomy boat.
I mean it's interesting just don't know who would buy this.
@@CaptRRRanger sells a crazy number of these boats. One of the creative things they do is to host boating events for Ranger Tug owners that are typically sold out well in advance. It’s the darnedest thing man. Some friends just attended the Roche Harbor event/party and had an absolute blast. Over 200 Ranger Tugs showed up for that one. They sell fun and community and it works.
X number ? Hmmmm.
Shouldn't cost anymore than 50k.
Not sure I like the fold out seats. Kinda of useless underway. Wish had both fold in and out. IMO
@@V.V-gh9kq They fold in underway
What a terrible design as to me buy a bigger better boat than this.
it's to bad they went garmin, since just by having a touch screen installed they take a -50 trillion dive on quality. -50,000,000,000,000 out of 100 because of unreliable touch screens.
Interesting! Garmin are extremely reliable across the board. customer service second to none. I’m sure could have what any electronics you want installed though.
Googan boat.