Well, my "Owner's Notes" was inadvertently shared here by someone else who I shared it with. It wasn't ready for prime time so I asked him to remove it. (I'm assuming that he did.) You can download its current incarnation from the San Juan Yachting website. Go to the page with the power fleet, scroll all the way down to the bottom until you see my boat, click it, and there should be a link there to download the Owners Notes. This is a constantly evolving document; I suspect I'll be making changes within the next week or so. Understand that I wrote it primarily for its participation in a charter program, so there are a lot of things in there that may not might not apply. But if you have an older, inboard motor R–27, I think it might be very helpful.
The guide did get a lot of very positive feedback; I really think something like it is needed for every model of Ranger Tug. The manual that Fluid Motions publishes for boat owners has good, valuable information but it's only a skeleton of what's needed. I encourage every boat owner to create their own version of a user guide. The first one I ever saw was put together by an R 29 owner who had upgraded to an R 43. It's a lot rougher than mine, but it includes all the important information.
For example, as you drive your boat you will learn the normal gauge readings, such as engine temperature and oil pressure. These are things you should make note of so you can consult them if things seem off. This is just an example. While just knowing your boat is good, if you spend time away you might forget the details; noting them down in a dedicated notebook is extremely helpful.
