Cruising range r23 vs r25

[Richandtd]

Not quite in the position to buy one yet but the R25 is one great looking tug and as a retired ENC 21 years in the US Navy the R25 seems to have what I would like. I was looking at the R23 online reading that it can travel 23 miles an hour getting 3 mpg and unless my math is wrong that gives it equal or possibly better range than the R25. One day I'll get mine or I should say ours just looking at the facts trying to figure it all out.

 

[Sam Walker]

I have not been out on the water in either boat. However, I have been on both on their respective trailers. There is a vast difference between the 23 and 25. If you can handle the extra weight, size and price tag, I would say that the 25 should be your choice.

 

[Richandtd]

I've never been on either one but it does appear that the r25 is a lot more boat and my truck a ram 3500 drw will handle it.

 

[tlkenyon]

I have not been on a 23. The 25 is a lot of boat but my GMC 2500 Duramax handles it quite easily. I have been compiling fuel consumption data on my R-25 and will post it tomorrow....

TK

 

[Levitation]

My R25, the way I run it, has a 450 mile range on one tank fill, with 30 miles left over to get me into the next marina.
ymmv :mrgreen:

 

[Richandtd]

That 450 mile range is with which engine and what speed were you going.

Tks for the info Rich

 

[Richandtd]

I looked at some of your pictures and love your D700 images I'm still using my D70 next upgrade there either D750 or an FX body. Anyway nice pictures.

Rich