Fair price 21EC - remove swim platform

Plymouthrockguy

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I am near the plunge - what is fair price for 2014 EC with low hour volvo. Looks immaculate?

Also how difficult to remove swim platform as 36 inches with not work with current mooring rules
 
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Plymouthrockguy, the swim platform is held on by 4 bolts, would need to slide fuel tank forward to access for removal. Not that big of job but the area is tight! As far as the price of a used R-21, there are about 7 listed on this site with prices from $32,000 to $60,000. Fair market price is what ever the seller and buyer agree upon with both parties walking away and not feeling shafted.
Good luck on the purchase they are great little boats. Bob
 
Thank you folks - could someone point me in the direction of the ones for sale on this site
 
From index-for sale-ranger tug, should put you in the ball park! Bob
 
I bought my 2014 21EC in 2019 and paid $41,000. It needed a little bit of work (all cosmetic) and had the new Volvo-penta engine in it. The price for a 21 is as another poster put it what the market will bear. It is a niche boat and only works for a small set of folks but those who have the tiny tug fever love them. I think that in good shape mid 40's is a fair price. Im sorry to hear that you are thinking of taking off the swim platform. It adds so much to the boat - makes it easier to board, a place to store coolers and an easy way to get in and out of the water. Good luck - Im in western mass with a 2014 21 if you want to go out on one before you buy PM me or look at my blog too! littleredtug.com
 
Plymouthrockguy ,

I bought my 2015 in 2020, it had 16 hours on the motor (VP Recall/Replace) and 30 hours on the boat. All fresh water in Winnipesaukee. It had a few upgrades -analog gauges, full bimini with side curtains, included trailer and was in factory condition. I paid $54K and then put about $5K into upgrades-davits, stern couch insert to turn it into a double berth, screens for cockpit/bimini, upgraded Fusion stereo, upsized anchor and rode etc... She is exactly the way I want her now. If you decide to take the R21 plunge, be ready to have constant attention on ramps and at docks. Everyone wants to talk about these little tugs. The R21 is a sweet little boat, she handles following seas pretty well for her length and displacement, in beam seas she rolls quite a bit due to her narrow beam, but it's manageable. She cruises at 6-6.5 knots at 2400 RPM and at about 7-7.5 at WOT (3000 RPM) and burns about half a gallon /hour at cruising speed. I would seriously reconsider removing the swim platform if possible. It adds much needed space for a cooler which is necessary as the fridge is tiny. Also, getting into the boat from swimming would be difficult at best. If you want to check one out before pulling the trigger, I'm in York Maine, not too far from Plymouth. Good luck on your search!
 
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