2018 Ranger Tugs R-23

If you have been thinking of a new Ranger Tug you owe it to yourself to view ‘Avie B’. Her low hours, striking blue hull and extensive list of features make her a gem of a find in this market. The assumable moorage in False Creek (till March 31 2022) allows the new owner to be in the best location in the City, just minutes from English Bay. Features: Yamaha 200 HP outboard (145 hours) Diesel heat Bow thruster Dinghy and outboard Assumable moorage in False Creek Recently serviced and ready to cruise New listing, more pictures coming soon

Late Model Ranger Tug 23 with moorage The Ranger Tugs R-23 is a much-anticipated addition to the award-winning lineup of Ranger Tugs. Powered by a strong 200 HP Yamaha outboard, the R-23 bridges the gap between our popular R-21 and R-25 models. The first thing you will notice when looking at the R-23 is the dramatic, curved windshield and visor, which is emphasized by several overhead skylights. There is no shortage of light or visibility onboard the R-23, which incorporates four opening roof hatches, sliding side windows, and an opening glass bulkhead, providing a very open and airy feeling inside and out. Opening portlights also allow for a nice cross breeze in the cabin. The cockpit on the R-23 is built to fish and ready to entertain with rod holders, downrigger plates and plugs, a folding double seat, and a cockpit table. The forward cabin on the R-23 has plenty of room for sitting around the teak table, or can be configured as separate sleeping for two with single berths or sleeping for two together with the filler-cushion in place. The mid berth is great for kids or storing all your gear, and the dinette converts to a sleeper as a third berth. The well-appointed galley on the R-23 is fitted with refrigerator/freezer, cooktop, and microwave. The forward head includes a marine toilet with holding tank, shower, sink, and mirror. ‘Avie B’ has recently been serviced and is ready to cruise. She comes complete with a full suite of modern electronics, illuminated compass, diesel heat, cabin nightlight, cockpit and exterior side lighting, and patented built-in trailering lights (trailer not included). Features: Garmin 7410 GPS with Depth Sounder/Fish Finder Garmin HDX radar Garmin Autopilot with remote VHF radio Anchor package with upgraded Rocna 6kg Anchor Bow thruster 2 x G27 batteries house bank (new 2021) Inverter Solar panels Underwater lights Entertainment package Diesel heat Saturn inflatable dinghy Yamaha 2.5 hp outboard Both outboards serviced, zincs, bottom paint and hull waxed in February 2021 Assumable moorage (until March 31, 2022) in Burrard Civic Marina From Boat Test On Board Getting on board is safe and easy — a step from the dock to a swim step that is at about the same height above the water as the dock, and then through a transom gate into the very spacious cockpit. Optional staple-type safety rails on the swim step provide good handholds for boarding and are a convenient place to tie up a dinghy. Even with five people on board, the cockpit had plenty of room. It helps that the outboard is mounted on a bracket under the swim step, to keep the cockpit clear, which makes the R-23 a great fishing platform. Access to the interior is through a glass bulkhead door. Two aft windows, one fixed and one that swings up, allow plenty of natural light into the deckhouse. There is great visibility directly from the helm seat into the cockpit. Opening overhead hatches and sliding side windows provide good ventilation. Along the port side is a raised dinette that seats four and can be converted to a berth. Under the dinette is a good storage space that could be used as a berth for smaller kids. Belowdecks Accommodations forward are comfortable, featuring twin berths and a dropdown table that combines with the cushion insert to create a standard double V-berth. A pair of overhead hatches and hull windows make the space bright and cheery and allow for good ventilation. A small sink, complete with a pullout showerhead, and a mirror are to port, while a manual head is to starboard. A clever combination of companionway door and curtains allows for an inside shower. The interior fit and finish through this small cruiser is good, and the materials selected — teak paneling and cabinetry, ebony vinyl flooring, vinyl Sunbrella upholstery and white gelcoat — make the interior very easy to keep clean. Underway Our test boat was equipped with the standard 200 hp Yamaha outboard. The award-winning, four-cycle, inline, four-cylinder, 2.8L engine popped the R-23 quickly onto plane and we soon spooled up to wide-open throttle of 5500 rpm, which gave us a top speed of 31.3 knots. At that speed, we were getting 1.6 nautical miles per gallon. At a comfortable cruise of about 23 knots (4400 revs), we were getting 2.4 mpg — good mileage for this type of boat. We had five people on board, so we were well loaded down, yet both speed and fuel mileage were excellent given the boat’s load. The outboard-powered Ranger has plenty of space below the cockpit for a small generator. The R-23 handled very well during our entire test. It responded quickly and immediately to all helm inputs, and the Laminar Flow Interrupters really showed their value during tight turns at speed. Boats with “normal” absolutely smooth bottom construction tend to “bog down” in tight turns at speed. With the drag reduced by the introduction of air created by the Interrupters, the bog-down effect was greatly reduced.

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