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    R27 Thruster

    After using the bow thruster heavily while practicing docking for about an hour, I turned the boat off. When I returned an hour later and turned the boat on and pulled away from the dock the bow thruster made a loud, screeching type of sound and gave no thrust. The boat (R27) is brand new...
    • RickDB
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    • 2025 model year bow general questions maintenance r-27 (outboard) ranger tugs
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Ask the Ranger Factory
  2. O

    Safety going to the bow

    We just bought a 2026 R-25 for launch next Spring. My wife and I have downsized from boats with wide side decks and rails that go back to the cockpit. My wife, who usually, goes to the bow for line handling while tying up, is not too keen about walking on the "ledge" to get to the bow. We are...
  3. Canyonbat

    R-29 Bowsprit

    Can the forward swim ladder bowsprit on our R29 S be removed in order to make the boat fit into a 33 ft max length slip? How awful will ir look?
  4. P

    Bow Thruster Shear Pins for a Ranger Tug R25

    Sorry to bother you guys with this but I could not seem to find an exact match for this in the general discussion search. Going through my R25 books this weekend I could not find the book on my Thruster. Since I dont know the make and model I cant order the shear pin. My Hull # FMLT2506G425...
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    Port Light Trim Ring Replacement

    Lost half of one of my port light trims. Snapped in half in front of the two leading mounting screws. Did locate the Beckson replacement on the AppSheet parts list (thanks guys!). Is there a recommended adhesive and any advice for making all three of them a little less susceptible to this...
  6. S

    R31 CB, mooring to bow stem eye?, stem eye strength?

    Boat is on a mooring and mooring pendant catches under anchor and generally rubs on anchor. I installed another pair of chocks forward on the bow as the position of the factory forward chocks means a 90 degree turn of the line to the mooring -- asking for chafe. I want to instead attach a line...
  7. B

    Shower Pump Fuse

    So the shower pump quit working on the R-31. I looked for the fuse but could not locate one. On the R-31 Dash Fuse Block #2, left side 2nd fuse down is labeled Shower Pump, except there is nothing connected to this location. I do not have 12 VDC at the pump in the V-Berth (float switch works...
  8. S

    Latch for Bow Boarding Ladder Hatch

    Cutwater folks-the plastic latch that holds down the boarding ladder cover broke and I am searching for a replacement. I posted previously and got some advice from others but this did not lead to the correct replacement. I've searched the internet to no avail. Can you please let me know where I...

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