We are selling our Ranger Tug . It is an R23 Diesel. Only about 5 of these were made. Others were all outboards.
Boat has always been stored indoors.
First 5 years: Owned by an affluent individual. During his summer trips to Maine, the boat was used on Moosehead Lake (fresh water lake in Maine). Once he finished using it, the local Ranger Tug dealer would service the boat and store it inside till next summer.
Last 3 years:: We acquired the boat and have, used it out of a climate controlled Boatel. They put in the water for use. When we are done for the day, it is placed in interior climate controlled storage till next time.
Annually the boat was serviced by the local Volvo-Penta Dealer. Most recent service was last week.
Diesel Engine: Has a 170 HP Volvo Penta engine. At trawler speeds we got 12(ish) MPG. At 30 MPH, we got t about 3.8(ish) MPG. With its' 80 gallon tank, it can go a long distance. There is 91 hours on the engine.
A wonderful thing about the diesel is the Large alternator. I have used it to charge a few lithium battery packs to get AC while underway.
The diesel is an outdrive with counterrotating props, it is a joy at low and high speeds.. It has great dock manners and is very effective in reverse.
Also, the diesel provides for a cabin heater. Stability: With the heavy diesel engine down low, the boat is very stable (at rest and underway). At all speeds, the boat tracks straight and level. While it has trim tabs, I have never needed them to level the boat.
Overall Condition: Photos are a good illustration. Since it has always been stored inside, it is in great shape.
Options: ). At all speeds, the boat tracks straight and level. While it has trim tabs, I have never needed them to level the boat. . Options:
* Stern Rails on Back of swim platform
* Heat pump
* Large Garmin Chart plotter
*Full extension for aft sunshade *Various covers for the windows and seats
* Bow Thruster
* Stern Thruster (mechanicallyinstalled). I have not done the electrical install yet. I have the electrical parts from the kit. It will be provided with instructions.
*....and the normal options that come with a Ranger Tug,
Boat has 5 new (last summer) AGM batteries. Please reach out with any questions. If this ad is still up, the boat is available. No need to contact me to ask if available. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Thanks for your interest
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