Your videos are my sales pitch to my wife for getting a Ranger Tug. You do a great job at capturing the adventure and experiences off the boat, while keeping boating front and center. Thank you!
I live near Elk River, MN and just recently discovered Ranger Tugs. Love them. The 31 CB is probably the one I would most like myself. Keep the vids coming. We went to the Apostles a couple years ago and loved it. Hoping to get to Isle Royale this year or next.
would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on your dinghy and electric motor…range, reliability, and recharging. thanks again for your wonderful videos and sharing your beautiful family’s adventures. I agree with others that you have achieved a great balance between your personal adventures while keeping the boating experience and information at the forefront, seems simple but so many lose that focus…bravo to your inherent discipline on the "message". Best wishes to you and your family’s future journeys..that little girl is going to have an incredible head start in life because of your travels.
Thank you for the lovely comments! Boating season is winding down, so I plan to put out more videos soon! Regarding the dinghy and electric motor- they’re a great solution for a boat like this. It’s not particularly fast (4-5 knots, maybe?) but since the Ranger Tug has a fairly shallow draft, you’re probably not anchoring far from your destination. It’s WAY lighter and easier to install than the 6hp Yamaha we used to have. I’d estimate we get 10-15 miles on a charge, cruising at 50% power or less. I normally recharge it when we’re on dock shore power, but have used the generator occasionally.
I really enjoyed that tour of the Island. Well done and thanks for sharing. I hope you stop by Washburn Marina and get out in the islands again this year. Maybe I'll see you again. I'm looking forward to EP 4. Take care.
Haha! Well, spoiler alert, but I invite you to check out our Instagram account @hop_tug It’s a perfectly capable boat for the Bahamas, but since it’s designed to be trailerable, it’s more susceptible to sea conditions than a bigger, heavier boat.
Your videos are my sales pitch to my wife for getting a Ranger Tug. You do a great job at capturing the adventure and experiences off the boat, while keeping boating front and center. Thank you!
Haha, I think that’s the best compliment I’ve received about my videos! You described exactly what I’ve been aiming for. Thanks!
Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share your adventure!
Awesome job
Thanks for video. Love Ranger tugs and Lake Superior
keep the videos coming
I live near Elk River, MN and just recently discovered Ranger Tugs. Love them. The 31 CB is probably the one I would most like myself. Keep the vids coming. We went to the Apostles a couple years ago and loved it. Hoping to get to Isle Royale this year or next.
would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on your dinghy and electric motor…range, reliability, and recharging. thanks again for your wonderful videos and sharing your beautiful family’s adventures. I agree with others that you have achieved a great balance between your personal adventures while keeping the boating experience and information at the forefront, seems simple but so many lose that focus…bravo to your inherent discipline on the "message". Best wishes to you and your family’s future journeys..that little girl is going to have an incredible head start in life because of your travels.
Thank you for the lovely comments! Boating season is winding down, so I plan to put out more videos soon!
Regarding the dinghy and electric motor- they’re a great solution for a boat like this. It’s not particularly fast (4-5 knots, maybe?) but since the Ranger Tug has a fairly shallow draft, you’re probably not anchoring far from your destination. It’s WAY lighter and easier to install than the 6hp Yamaha we used to have. I’d estimate we get 10-15 miles on a charge, cruising at 50% power or less. I normally recharge it when we’re on dock shore power, but have used the generator occasionally.
Another great vid, I've been following your Instagram pics and hoping you made more videos of these stunning areas
I really enjoyed that tour of the Island. Well done and thanks for sharing. I hope you stop by Washburn Marina and get out in the islands again this year. Maybe I'll see you again. I'm looking forward to EP 4. Take care.
Thank you! I’m afraid this summer will find us elsewhere, but we do look forward to returning! Maybe next time we’ll stay the whole summer 👍🏻
So glad you're back with video. Great content keep it up,
Looking forward to the Apostle Islands
I’m ready to see if you guys go to the Bahamas. Me and my wife are looking to buy a 31 to go to the Bahamas with this exact boat
Haha! Well, spoiler alert, but I invite you to check out our Instagram account @hop_tug
It’s a perfectly capable boat for the Bahamas, but since it’s designed to be trailerable, it’s more susceptible to sea conditions than a bigger, heavier boat.
Windigo is now renamed. Good luck pronouncing it. Ozaagaateng. I think I spotted Captain Matt on The Voyageur 2 in Rock Harbor.
No kidding! Well, I guess that’s what happens when you take 2 years to make a video… 😝
I guess we’ll have to go back!
Great videos. What nav chart app do you use?
Thanks! I primarily use Navionics - it shows more detail in the depth contours. Aquamaps is a great product too, I like it for route planning.
@@Hop_Tug thank you very much.
You boating summer of 2024?
Yeah, a lot! More vids coming in the fall 👍🏻