Ranger Tug vs. Cutwater??

I still have several questions that I hope you Tugnuts can help us with. We are really trying to reassess the primary differences between a RT 31CB, and a Cutwater 30CB. We are aware of the speed differences and are ok with that. Not sure if the "cave"/mid-berths are the same size? I think that the CB on the RT 31CB is bigger, accommodating more people?! Are the heads similar in size? We are aware the RT has an extra day head. There is no helm door on the Cutwater 30CB. Is there a bow seat on the Cutwater 30CB? We are unable to go to any of the Rendezvous, and we have to drive a fair distance back to the Ranger factory in hopes of seeing a 31CB, as we were only able to see a sedan earlier. We do have closer access to re-examine a Cutwater 30CB. We are trying to be efficient in our search and I am so thankful for you Tugnuts who are so helpful. We're trying to confidently lean toward either the Ranger Tug or the Cutwater and get off the fence.
Cheers,
Debbie

Like picking out a new color for the living room. Only you can decide.

You do have a Cutwater dealer right in Bellingham - Bellingham Yachts. They say the always have a C30 in stock or on order. I'd give them a call (360) 671-0990 about the C30CB. If not, the CW factory in Monroe is relatively close to you.
The RT factory for the R31 is, I believe, also in Monroe (different location) so you could possibly see both sites in a single day.
Factory visits would not be the same as trying the boats in the water but it should answer many of your questions.

PS: According to many, your best deals on a new boat can be had at the Seattle Boat Show in late January.

Thank you SCROSS! We will be going to the local dealer again, and we have been to the Tug factory in Kent. Both great suggestions. WE enjoyed both of them, and really the issue for me is room. I want a little bit more room, so that is why we looked at the RT.

Thank you for your input.
Debbie

Though it is hard to compete with RangerTug's character, both Jeanneau NC9 and Greenline 33 are bigger/nicer boats than Cutwater 30 for about the same price. I have been on my boat quest for the last 4 month and to me the choice was down to R29S vs Greenline 33. I ended up placing an order for Greenline, but I still lurk here because the community is great 🙂

Alex

Both boats are great and are well suited to the PNW. I think it really comes down to how you will use the boat most. In my case I went with the C30 because a dealer here in BC optimizes them for fishing and you have the option of going fast if you don't mind dumping money out the back....

the greenline is interesting but its max speed is 18kts under diesel and 5.5kts under electric so not really a fair comparison.

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the greenline is interesting but its max speed is 18kts under diesel and 5.5kts under electric so not really a fair comparison.

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It all depends on your lifestyle. Some people like going 25+ knots while burning 20+ GPH and enjoy the roar of the engine. Others like cruising at 5 knots burning zero fuel in total silence 🙂

Alex

I'm not real familiar with the tugs as far as comparisons go but the C30cb does have 3 seats on the bow, 2 flip up seats and a flip up lounger. the shower is a little unique in that it has a clear plastic wrap around shower stall so that you don't have to wipe down the whole head after a shower or sit on the head to take one. Personally it seems they are very similar set ups apart from the exterior appearance. It does seem that the tugs get more people almost living aboard them while I think the Cutwaters get more of the daycruising/weekend trips.But that is just my own limited observations.

There is a bit more headroom in the Cave on the Tug vs the Cutwater. It feels roomier on the Tug.

I went from a Tug to a Cutwater. The only regret I have is that the CW does not have the unique appearance and/or character of the Tug. I do get lots of compliments, but nothing compared to the crowds that gathered wherever we stopped with the Tug.

Newcomer here; did you decide which way to lean?