Comfort in the Cockpit

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Pippisqueaky

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I am considering purchasing a Ranger Tug 29…not sure which model yet.
My question is…is the cockpit comfortable? It looks like a couple of small hard benches. Since I am transitioning from a Beneteau Oceanis 361 which has a wonderful cockpit where you can lounge with your feet up and enjoy morning coffee…I am worried we will hate the cockpit. Thoughts?
 
We have a R29S and find the side cockpit seats quite comfortable. That said we sit with our feet on the floor and often share the seats with either the labradoodle or the golden doodle and they want more than their fair share of the seat!
 
If you can swing the R31 you will have to additional side seats for extra room in the cockpit and an extra 2 feet of length (it's in the cockpit). The table is removable so that gives you the option (in either length boat) for more legroom if needed. My wife and I are both tall (6'2" and 5"10") and have never been wanting more space than the 31 provides.
 
I often use the small table meant for the bridge in the cockpit of our R31-CB. Lets me use the aft seat without having to struggle getting in and out. It’s s an option and it’s nice to have that flexibility.
 
Pippisqueaky said:
I am considering purchasing a Ranger Tug 29…not sure which model yet.
My question is…is the cockpit comfortable? It looks like a couple of small hard benches. Since I am transitioning from a Beneteau Oceanis 361 which has a wonderful cockpit where you can lounge with your feet up and enjoy morning coffee…I am worried we will hate the cockpit. Thoughts?
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You should trust your instincts.
 
Hi Pip. Where are you located. There are a lot of R29s out there and the 'Nuts are pretty great about showing others their boats. I just looked at pictures of the 361 cockpit and think my former R29 would be just as comfortable. There's also the option of the R29CB which has pretty comfortable seating up top.
 
The removable table and flexible seating options seem like a practical way to make the cockpit more comfortable for longer trips.
 
I second the RT 31 seating arrangement aft. I use the 2 fold out seats a lot when we have 2 (other) couples on board - 6 -8 peeps can enjoy a legit, comfortable get-together back there.
 
gswearin said:
Hi Gary, I sail in Lake of the Woods, Ontario…no Tugs around here, unfortunately. We are going to head down to the trawler fest in Washington in May, so hopefully I can see a few of them. Sold the sailboat yesterday, so it’s been a bittersweet weekend. I will probably get antsy over the winter and try to find a boat show. Lol
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I haven’t been on a Ranger before…just curious as to whether people find them comfortable. I love the sailboat…grandbaby not so much.
 
We were sailors for 35 years (3 boats) with the last one a 42 foot cruising ketch, before we were seduced by the dockside! We bought a new 2023 R27 OB luxury edition, and wish we had done so earlier!

We love, repeat, love it!

We are more functionally comfortable on our R27 and do more boating now. We cruise for 3-4 weeks at a time here in New England.

While a lifelong sailor, I can honestly say “Ranger Tugging” is easier and more enjoyable than sailing (heaven forfend!). Please know that when sailing, Christopher Cross only comes on board 1 day a week and possibly the day you’re not onboard!

The boat including the cockpit is very comfortable even without folding chairs! We have a full enclosure for inclement days which makes for more space.

We are glad we transitioned to our Ranger Tug. An added bonus is the supportive owner community, which extends the comfort beyond hull!
 
serendipity said:
We were sailors for 35 years (3 boats) with the last one a 42 foot cruising ketch, before we were seduced by the dockside! We bought a new 2023 R27 OB luxury edition, and wish we had done so earlier!

We love, repeat, love it!

We are more functionally comfortable on our R27 and do more boating now. We cruise for 3-4 weeks at a time here in New England.

While a lifelong sailor, I can honestly say “Ranger Tugging” is easier and more enjoyable than sailing (heaven forfend!). Please know that when sailing, Christopher Cross only comes on board 1 day a week and possibly the day you’re not onboard!

The boat including the cockpit is very comfortable even without folding chairs! We have a full enclosure for inclement days which makes for more space.

We are glad we transitioned to our Ranger Tug. An added bonus is the supportive owner community, which extends the comfort beyond
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Thanks for your insight! I genuinely value your opinion as a sailor.

I never, ever thought I could be seduced over to the dark side... yet here I am, shopping for a power boat.

I keep hearing it's a great community, so I guess I'm about to find out. First order of business: making a grand apology tour to all the power boaters I've spent years calling "stink pots." ‍

I hope they realize that I was young, naive, and under sail.
 
Life’s journey:
Sailboat > Powerboat > Motorhome > Rest Home.
 
Todd Tugnut said:
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That would make a great t-shirt.
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We were sailors for 35 years (3 boats) with the last one a 42 foot cruising ketch, before we were seduced by the dockside! We bought a new 2023 R27 OB luxury edition, and wish we had done so earlier!

We love, repeat, love it!

We are more functionally comfortable on our R27 and do more boating now. We cruise for 3-4 weeks at a time here in New England.

While a lifelong sailor, I can honestly say “Ranger Tugging” is easier and more enjoyable than sailing (heaven forfend!). Please know that when sailing, Christopher Cross only comes on board 1 day a week and possibly the day you’re not onboard!

The boat including the cockpit is very comfortable even without folding chairs! We have a full enclosure for inclement days which makes for more space.

We are glad we transitioned to our Ranger Tug. An added bonus is the supportive owner community, which extends the comfort beyond hull!
Pippisqueaky said:
Thanks for your insight! I genuinely value your opinion as a sailor.

I never, ever thought I could be seduced over to the dark side... yet here I am, shopping for a power boat.

I keep hearing it's a great community, so I guess I'm about to find out. First order of business: making a grand apology tour to all the power boaters I've spent years calling "stink pots." ‍

I hope they realize that I was young, naive, and under sail.
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Since I enjoy boats, I considered the seduction was to the “dock side”! The side is only the side where the sun isn’t shining.

As for the evolution of boaters, I hoping to avoid the rest home option!
 
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