r-27 (outboard)

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    Battery charging questions

    HIN: FMLT2720G021 RANGER Tug, 2021 R-27 Two questions please. 1. If the electrical system is plugged into shore power and the battery charger switch is turned on but the bow thruster selector switch is not on, will the bow thruster battery be charged by the shore power? Same question for...
  2. L

    Winter storage questions

    1. Is it ok to store my 2025 R-27OB on the hard without a power connection here in the San Juan Islands? The yard disconnects the batteries for the winter leaving them in place and I'm just not sure if that is going to damage any of my batteries. 2. They also offer shrink wrapping. Given no...
  3. M

    Hydraulic Steering Problem on new 27OB

    I took delivery on a new 2025 RT27OB this spring and the Ultraflex hydraulic steering feels off. No air in lines detected. Auto-pilot steering works great. No kinks in lines. Yamaha 300 moves freely. Steers as expected, without binding, at dock. Underway, however: 1. Requires muscle to turn...
  4. J

    R-27(ob) 2024 Ranger Tug ac problem

    We just got our 2024 Ranger Tug R27 the end of July and we have been having issues with the air conditioning since it has arrived. It seems as though we have a Uflex Velair 16000 btu unit and can not get the cabin to get cool or for that matter the system to get to temp. It is constantly...
  5. mcmspark

    2021 R27 - Circuit Breaker panel without labels

    I bought a used R27 and the labels for the breaker panel fell off. I put them on the way they are shown in the manual, but the manual panel is not the same shape. Yesterday my house batter ran dead, on shore power. What are the top left most breakers with the blocking tabs? Which breaker runs...
  6. mcmspark

    R27 Cleats - Steel backed? (Rough mooring)

    Are the cleats on the 2021 R27 backed with a steel plate? My club requires this as storms and storm surge here can cause a lot of strain on the cleats. I am rigged to the dock with steel springs and pulleys. Do I need to take apart the boat or am I fine?
  7. D

    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...
  8. R

    HVAC filter?

    We're new owners of a 2025 R27. We have a boat doggy who likes to curl up against the vent under the dinette table, behind the helm seat. The doggy in question is a German Shepherd Dog, which are known to shed quite a lot. We're just back from our first week cruising the Chesapeake Bay. Is...
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    • 2025 model year cabin climate control r-27 (outboard) tugmuts
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    • Forum: Ask the Ranger Factory
  9. S

    2022 R27 Stern electric grill a/c receptacle

    Our 2022 R27 Stern Electric Grill a/c receptacle has no electric power. I bypassed the safe switch on the stern sink removing the switch possibly failed. I can run the stern electric grill using an a/c extension cord from the port side galley a/c receptacle. other than the power coming from the...
  10. G

    R27 NW (2023) USB power outlets not working

    The USB outlets located on the port side and in the V-berth of my vessel are not providing a charge. Both appear "lit" in blue. Is there a common fuse I should check or do you have any other suggestions? The USB outlet at the helm is working normally. Thanks in advance.
  11. hawk232

    "Vinylester Barrier Coat" question

    My past experience in boating has left me familiar with epoxy barrier coating. Will the "vinylester barrier coat" that the boat is built with do the same thing regarding preventing osmosis/blisters? For context, my boat is in a freshwater slip and only gets some algae growth. I can not justify...
  12. D

    Underwater lights shorting out on R27

    I just replaced the fuse last week for my underwater lights on my R27 to get them working. Turned them on last night and they shorted out immediately. Is this a common issue, anything I may be doing to cause it?
  13. serendipity

    R27 OB head faucet

    I have a 2023 R27 OB and I may need to replace the cartridge for the head sink faucet. While the faucet looks like a Grohe Essence single hole single hand S-size (23592ENA), it does not have any branding logo or markings. Would you be able to provide or verify the make and model of the head...
  14. B

    Transom drain plug in or out for towing?

    What is the best practice: drain plug in or out before towing or short storage on a trailer? Use grease or anti-seize on the plug threads or not?
    • Bsmith
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    • 2023 model year r-27 (outboard)
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Chat
  15. B

    Rear window bug screens R27 OB?

    Has anyone made bug screen for the rear opening window on a 2023 R27 OB? It seems simple enough until I try to deal with the interference from window lift struts and their brackets and that has got me stumped. I want to open the rear window for ventilation here in the steamy South but without...
  16. B

    Sliding window fell out on our 2022 R-27

    Yesterday, while cruising just above idle, we heard a thunk just outside our open starboard window. When we pulled up to the dock we found that the window had fallen out. It turns out that the frame has become detached from the fixed part of the window and the weight of the open window allowed...
  17. S

    2019 Ranger Tug R27 OB lift bunks

    I’m in the process of buying a Ranger tug 27 outboard. I plan to keep it on a boat lift and wondered how far apart the two bunks should be? Any additional insight for keeping the boat on a lift would be appreciated! HIN - FMLT27606919 Thanks, Scott McKinley Norfolk, VA
  18. D

    Sliding window sealing and manufacturer

    On 2018 Ranger Tug 27 OB have leakage at port side sliding window to inside and water damage to wood paneling. Was hoping to get installation instructions per window manufacturer so to figure out how to go about sealing the leakage. Who makes this window and what is model of window? Link to...
  19. G

    Build sheet

    Hin FMLT2746K425 2025 R27 I am trying to connect the velair app to my account/heat pump and it requires a serial number. Please forward if you have it and if you have a full build sheet with model and serial number of all/most components that would be great.
  20. B

    Holding tank vent filter 2023 R-27?

    Is it possible to add an activated charcoal filter for the holding tank vent on this boat? I have found the approximate location of the holding tank but how to access the vent hose has been elusive so far. HIN: FMLT2735I223. Thanks.

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