You Won't Believe HOW BIG This LITTLE Boat Is [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

Very cute. For some unknown reason, I have a soft spot in my heart for tug-style boats.

[@annbancroft2165]

Me too! They are like a mini ship!❤

[@johntrueconservative2547]

Nostalgic

[@johnyoungs7453]

Nordic Tugs were so cool - I was quite sad when I'd heard they'd gone out of business years ago..!!

[@alexcarpenter5560]

Your tour was short and such a breath of fresh sea air. Some of these tours just go on and on and you really don't feel the enthusiasm that you portray. Thank you for your time!

[@alanswanson5642]

My wife and I fell in love with ranger tugs about 5 years ago. You can get a grill where that outside cooler was, and the new ones are yamaha outboard powered to give you more storage.

[@clifbradley]

Nautistyles has a couple Ranger tugs on their channel. Interesting little boats. Very very neat and they have so much in a small space while being robust.

[@denkeylee]

So , there is no lower deck for the engine room and stuff? All he showed was a upper acmes door for the engine?

[@SolarBurrito]

@@denkeylee there’s no engine room. It’s a tiny boat.

[@duanetrivett750]

Incredible boat ! Every bit of space is used . Beautiful vessel.

[@ericwilliams2317]

Nice. Anything that has the look of a Trawler Yacht / Tug gets my vote!

[@joelafrite7850]

I have that model and year and it serves me well between Maine in the Summer and Florida in the Winter. So far I've put 1000 hours on the engine since I bought it 2 years ago. Perfect home away from home.

[@rx7dude2006]

They are built about 15 miles from where I live.They are amazing boats all around.

[@SchlaftaterNrzZz]

They are built more than 3000miles away from where i live

[@louisliu5638]

@@SchlaftaterNrzZz I'm not even sure where I live,, but I sure don't know where the boat is built by THESE two comments.

[@aevans1979]

Washington state just outside of Seattle

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

@@louisliu5638 the net: like boxing in a darkened room; you have no idea what size the room is, or where you are, but you're right THERE.

[@phillenan2494]

I dreamed a lot about my dream fishing boat. And this is about as good as it gets in my mind. Small efficient in space and just overall over powered like a tank.

[@kennethpole2439]

Classic example of getting what you pay for. Ranger's innovative attention-to-detail is phenomenal.

[@st-dm5mr]

I've followed these tugs for a few years now. I was disappointed when they dropped the diesel and went to a redesigned planing hull and outboards. But there are good used diesel examples like this one around for a lot less money than the new speedy ones. Not all of us want to fly around on the water. One can always buy any model of abundant 25+ ft planing cruisers and fund the Sultan of Brunei's golden faucet and sink fund. I side on the sound of a low chugging diesel, rain falling on the deck, heater blowing and a pot of coffee on the stove heading up the inside passage in November. These little tugs are great.

[@toxicsmurf]

thanks for letting us know we were worried about you in something as fast as this tug boat

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

add hitting dead heads at full throttle. I'm on the wet west BC coast and there's a LOT of logs and other stuff just below the surface!!!

[@Frank-uy9in]

The price would be nice to see!!!

[@garrydye2394]

Used...around $130 to $150k for a good one. Far from cheap.

[@russellkerfoot5423]

They are asking $138.000 for it. Just click on more at the start of the listing,

[@chapter4travels]

For $200k I might opt for a bigger boat.

[@alanswanson5642]

They lowered the price to 138,000 cad which is 103,000 used. A little more in line where it should be.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

@@alanswanson5642 Still seems like a lot for a tiny little used boat.

[@mechanic4744]

​@Mike Collon true

[@jamesstuart3346]

$130G Canadian is not way out of line as it's unique. But other used 25 footers sell for $20G to $25G, like Chris Craft Catalina

[@willb3636]

@Mike Collon bigger doesn’t mean better

[@spicydragon3881]

This is such a great lil' boat. She would make a ton a great memories for a small family. Super easy for one person to skipper for a least a 3 hour tour and with the electronics wouldn't get lost even if she got a bit tossed. But seriously, what a great lil boat, I wish I was in the market.

[@JBplumbing12]

I would rename it the Minnow.

[@ckom9]

For the money, agree, this is the dream boat tor a smart family with a realistic price point. IMHO

[@palco22]

For a 25 foot boat, it has it all. This is my kind of boat ! 👌

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Very nice little trawler.

[@peterfrazer1943]

My last Boat was a Norwegian, 21 foot, built by Norpower. I must say this Boat you just walked around is a Beautiful Craft. The only thing I would say is that the draft of 2ft would not make it a good Sea Boat in poor weather. Mine was 18inches to 3ft 6 inches and had a keel sloping from fore to aft like an upside down fin. It was excellent in lumpy weather. Apart from that, I love that Boat you have shown us. Boats like that are my favourite.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wring

[@wolfman231]

The design is to make it trailerable.

[@chefyboy2748]

Yeah, this is an absolutely awesome boat.

[@__hjg__2123]

I love Ranger Tugs..... they are very cool...

[@Patriot-up2td]

Ranger Tugs are the balls! I got to go through five different models at the Boston Boat Show, and as a boater, I just wanted one SO bad!

[@RaoulDukeSr]

I'm on the coast in British Columbia, and this boat would be perfect going up and down the coast. Mount a couple of electric downriggers, couple prawn n crab traps...life is good 👌 beautiful little boat, pretty cute name aswell..lol 🌲☀️🌲

[@kbreynolds4188]

what a sweet boat, i got a 25 bertram and this is in its class for sure.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Now THAT would be a GR8 fishing rig!!!

[@davidkeep6526]

Would confidently do a lap of Australia in that little beauty ! Pick your weather, slow and steady with a trolling rig looking for dinner out the back ! Bit of work here and there just to ease the load on my super ! The van I've lived in for 5 years is smaller and I can spend a grand on a week long fishing trip ! 2 birds , one stone ! 😎👍

[@svechappe6075]

You see a lot of these doing the Great Loop. Cool little boats.

[@HuSiaCat]

Lovely boat, I once owned a 25ft Fairline Fury, Flydeck controls and seating up top, aft seating section which converted to a double bed under full canopy, mid section seated 4 also converted to double bed. 9ft long Galley, private Front V cabin with infill made another large double. Also had a shower room with toilet, was an amazing space and I miss that boat very much. 25ft if designed well, can be a home from home !

[@martinparker9249]

nice boat the Fairline Fury ,see my comments about my Bayliner similar spec to video but cost me £7000 NOT £70000 LOL

[@HuSiaCat]

@@martinparker9249 mine cost me 7k !! One owner kept on a freshwater lake it's entire life, had it transported to London when prices for that were reasonable. I like the Bayliners to, decent amount of interior space and headroom. Prices are dropping like a stone in the UK so may look for similar again.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Searcy sunderces 240 230 sunder same Kay out

[@craigkaschan4822]

Very nice looking boat. I could live on her quiet comfortably.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes

[@777jones]

Love this little boat. The design seems to be so refined. Own this and you have a REAL boat.

[@seawench555]

Oh I love her, why isn't she in Australia, I'd buy her right now. What a gorgeous well loved and maintained little tug. I've wanted a trailerable tug since I saw one as a small child. Now I know who makes them, I'm certainly going to look for 1. Thanks for sharing, really enjoy ur channel and presentation. 😁🇦🇺🌈

[@chapter4travels]

You say that now, but wait till you see how much they cost.

[@MEdGrant]

@@chapter4travels Yes, what they ^ said. Checked them out and prices are in nosebleed territory.

[@bazbbeeb7226]

I've seen Ranger 18's for sale in Australia but that's about it, Ive been waiting a long time for 23+ footer to come on the market but they never have.

[@seawench555]

@@bazbbeeb7226 there's gotta be some out there, they are either sitting in people's backyards rotting, or very much loved and not for sale, well good luck , I really hope u find the little tug of ur dreams🌈

[@TheDencowboy]

@@MEdGrant there cheaper then my new 265 CC worldcat Catamaran actually think it's well priced

[@elissaann-ij3tb]

It's sooooo cute. Reminds me of my childhood boat in the bathtub.

[@darrylscott4237]

Probably the coolest boat you’ve ever shown!

[@JohnDoe-ho7pd]

Thats so cool. Doesn't even look like it's been used.

[@matyxcz]

Nice review. A thanks a lot for the fuel consumption examples. We're central europeans and considering to move partially liveaboard (working remotely) and my wife still don't understand why I just so much look for sailboats. This trawler, which would be enough for 2 of us, with occasional young son visit, giving all the safety and comfort for near-coast crusing, is representing more than 10K+ just on fuel (going as slow as under 5kn) to get from north Croatia to south of Greece. So in about 200 hours of pure motoring we'd get there probably a bit faster than any pocket cruiser sailboat, but spending value of that boat in fuel. Very educational example 😀

[@JI7NKJ]

Greetings from the west coast of Scotland, I have a 26ft Colvic watson along very similar lines, very practical and built like a tank and very seaworthy but at a fraction of the cost of this beauty.

[@markomarten]

Looks like a great boat for a weekend or maybe a week away. Nothing too fancy but just the stuff you need.

[@orcaflotta7867]

"Weekend or maybe a week" Spoiled brat much? Wifey and me could live on that thing full time.

[@janentomenkafka]

@@orcaflotta7867 I agree with Mark. It may have to do with age. My first boat (back in the eighties) was about the size of this boat and I enjoyed my holidays afloat. However, every boat I have bought since then was slightly bigger than the previous one. Space and storage room is what you miss most when going on a summer long holiday aboard. Our current boat is 12 meter (40ft) and that seems a perfect size. But perhaps I am indeed spoiled ;-)

[@orcaflotta7867]

@@janentomenkafka No, you're not. I consider 36 - 40' the ideal size for couples and families. Real wind propelled sailing that is. The kind where you use sails. I've no clue about diesel stinkers. ;)

[@janentomenkafka]

@@orcaflotta7867 I started with sailing. As I grew older I became... lazier and I switched to motoring. When sailing, you're always busy. I don't think there's much difference between a sailing and motor yacht of the same size. Both have become wider (and more spacious) over time. Sail safe and enjoy life.

[@orcaflotta7867]

@@janentomenkafka Oh, I think there's a huge difference between sailing and motoring: Sailing is fun, motoring is boring. And in heavy weather and high waves, saiboats are physically more stable and cut thru the waves while your stinker is bobbing on them like a champagne cork. :o And please, no wider boats. Longer is okay, but not wider. We prefer the slender scandinavian constructions over the big fat luxury cruisers.

[@TheRemyRomano]

It is a very interesting little boat. I’ve never seen one quite like this before. It’s the N25 😂

[@JerseyArtform]

That’s awesome, I want one now!

[@Dld1985]

There was one at my marina in Tennessee. It was really a cool little boat.

[@richardchandler5570]

You’re absolutely right as somebody lived a board for over 20 years there’s been many of storms and many of the nights that I’ve had to crawl to the front deck to Rienk are so not being able to get to that ball is a dangerous situation unless you’re on a nice flat Sunny Lake

[@love1876]

멋진 보트네요 Very nice boat

[@clifbradley]

You should try to find a Lifeproof boat. Those are pretty cool too.

[@USNVA11]

Great boat for doing the Loop !

[@hank3368]

I wondered if you’d do the bow to stern walk through, and was not disappointed.

[@mathewweeks9069]

Your awesome dude and awesome video you rock be safe out there

[@AndresSoliven]

Yes,its the best Compact😅 boat❤

[@lakeseminole]

Great little boat!!!!!

[@Supernaut2000]

Well it's 2 years later...did this boat sell? If so, what price? Thanks,

[@shllickywulfs8958]

One of my dream boats is the rc 21 ranger that boat is awesome and so much fun to cruise the back rivers

[@5amH45lam]

If I had the choice of living on this or some 50ft, $2m+ gin palace, I'd be resting my head in this little beaut!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes

[@archer721]

I was on a little Ranger tug in Anacortes Washington- absolutely fantastic little boat. wish I was in a position to purchase one... maybe some day. I would love to sell my two rentals and float away... 😎

[@TheBubbaMan]

That thing would be awesome on Grand Lake here.

[@Mr91495osh]

Also, it can be used as a RV ! Easily towed, fully equipped for camping out with an air cooled genset. A mercury i/o would make shallow water cruising easier.

[@alanploetz7100]

They do make the 25 powered in a 250 Yamaha outboard version.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Merry. Sport jet

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wrong jet drive less water

[@NickAbatino]

Great video!

[@valefur72]

Very nice little SHIP...😍 I have something similar in concept and size, a little Jeanneau Merry Fisher 805, but this is so cute!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy it

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy fusheer 805. Goid biat

[@pirateshack9315]

Beautiful !

[@monsterhog1118]

Cool little boat

[@chrismaines1285]

Very cool little boat. I’d love to have this for a weekender here by the bay.

[@4g63a1]

Ive done generators and small ac units in the small rangers

[@kimhorton6109]

Nova Scotia is the prettiest place. I went there from Maine in ‘68 in my Dad’s Renault Dauphine. The people are absolutely killer.

[@jim4109]

Cool boat. Stats were difficult to read on the changing background. Thumbs up

[@andrejalexej4871]

Very nice boat :)

[@joedennehy386]

I would be astonished if that would get on the plane with a 110 horsepower motor

[@XxxionxX]

This would be the DOPEST tender for a megayacht 😎

[@bfarm44]

Worth it. Very cool

[@svendhellested3463]

I am attracted to the classic tug look too. But my Great Loop dreams dont include massive fuel bills. I'm not much of a sailer, but I'm a firm believer in using wind, solar, electric and a small diesel combination is the way to go. A motor sailer converted to electric would be the best of all worlds. Something with a shallow draft, swing keel, and top powered speed of 7-8knots. Maybe like the hybrid cars, the electric motor and ICE work together for short periods to overcome some mild rapids on rivers?

[@janentomenkafka]

Fuel consumption goes up dramatically with speed. Our diesel engine (in a displacement hull) burns 1 gallon per hour at 7 knots but doubles that amount at 9 knots. Diesel isn't the main cost if you only open the throttle when you need to. Solar power will be very efficient when better batteries become available. Our boat is moored 9 months per year. If you could store that much solar energy, you'd have enough free electric power for the summer holidays ;-)

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes

[@wsb3377]

Okay ! I’m sold !

[@martinparker9249]

i have Navionics on a 10" tablet + fishfinder with depth , HH vhf radio , horn , 12v led nav lights and interior lighting , 2 burner stove plus grill plus spare portable stove, Jabsco sea toilet, 240v fridge with small freezer comp, life jackts , speedometer , hrs, elec windlass plus anchor, led lighting , 2X 12v batteries ,2x solar panels ,etc etc

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Good forvyipu gren awared

[@olebloom1641]

I live in a van part time and could see myself actually living in this thing. Not much smaller than what I live in when not in the van.

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Till hurricane chased you , I love it to

[@jackwesley7530]

good job thank you

[@darthhauler9947]

Nice little boat. So let me check the numbers. 10-ish knots at 2.6 gph with 99 gallon capacity means 38 hours of drive time covering 380 knots. Cut back to 350 knots for safety and....yeah, it's a great coastal runner, can maybe do the Caribbean if you mind your fuel consumption but she ain't crossing no ocean without adding a fuel can or ten.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wri n g

[@111day1]

Thanks for this informative video.

[@jmaniak1]

Perfect for the Loop.

[@chriskelly6559]

Way cool boat, be a great live aboard for a single.

[@Cookie-kf3xn]

It's so cool. But does it blend?

[@roberts.wilson1848]

This is almost perfect for a 1 person home. Use electric motor instead of the combustion one, extend the cabin back to have more room inside (bigger toilet space) Put more solar harvesting on top, and maybe even some vertical wind harvesting array (we're at sea, so winds are common)

[@neilbates4111]

If I had a lot of money I would definitely have one of these, compact manoeuvrable sea worthy it’s a beautiful man toy

[@TheSchmed]

Love diesels gph rate is phenomenal for that craft, keep the rpm’s below 3000, and not bad at all. My friend had a 27’ Parker that burned much more than that.

[@donaldoyler2092]

That's nice I would love to have one of those

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Lake Michigan, lake Superior, lake Erie, all very bad weather. How would it hold up,?

[@toddkarrick6711]

That's an Awesome lil boat. Would be great on Table Rock Lake in Missouri.

[@heatherparker9684]

I see this is the second review in Chester, are you from NS?

[@JayWeldy]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@jeffjames4064]

A word I rarely use is "cute" and this boat is as cute as hell. I love it.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Needs a 'shout door' next to the helm position for bow access?

[@erroneous6947]

That things huge. I could live in that.

[@kneel-kr3ml]

Just a little to small. Almost spit my coffee when you were showing the dinning table and mentioning the passenger chair would swing around for couples and their guests… you’d be lucky to get two people on this boat! By guests I assume you mean their cat!

[@vladimird5280]

Beautiful boat, it's far from being little and it's compact AF.... I could literally live in this

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes yiiu

[@rvierra7235]

Very cool!! Price???

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

That would be a really nice Joe boat to go run your field in the morning and check all of the producing oil and gas wells. The ones we used were 27 ft long and 8 ft wide and a deep v bottom. Main power plant was a 270 hp Detroit Diesel V-8 two stroke special marine engine. It had 2 tanks of 100 gallons each Top speed in the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico was about 42 knots. It was a pretty shallow draft of about 24 inches fully loaded with fuel and tools. The entire boat was all welded aluminum of 1/4" plate aluminum.

[@thedwightguy]

Marine grade aluminum, hopefully!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Good f I r it

[@brianfisher2088]

Love the cabin , shower on a 25fter. Awesome. However as am in uk does company do euro version , as in uk the legal width for trailing is 8'4". So 8'6" is to wide ? Cheers.

[@BlakeFreeman-g4k]

Nice serious little boat

[@troyhoover9896]

Love this boat

[@Alixper]

Nice tour

[@bgjr2304]

niiice tunes... thats rare on youtube videos

[@marktibbetts3799]

What a neat little tug

[@Lwilibert]

I could live there. I live on the coast of the parana river in argentina. This boat is perfect. Will try to find one similar.

[@rapalaron6348]

Nice! 😁

[@rangertruth4776]

I owned a 2013 R27 Ranger Tug with the D3 Volvo diesel , It was a great boat ! I wish I still had it , but traded it on the new outboard Ranger Tug R27 , which was a mistake .

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wring

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Wrong dissel outbardd disel jetputbard

[@jeromehebert3184]

really cool little boat... bet it is cool for weekends and a few more days possible. wish i could afford it

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes it us

[@barbarasunday3514]

That could do some river cruising nicely

[@jamesstuart3346]

Nice boat. Needs A/C as that cabin will cook you alive in the summer

[@squirepraggerstope3591]

A superb weekend fishing trip boat!... Though the asking price of around £75,000 was (and still is) well on the pricy side