intro and question

[Krisnjamie]

Greetings all! new guy here. i am currently shopping an r-29. we will be keeping the boat in southeast Alaska. it has been some years since I had the pleasure of cruising there.
I am trying to remember if the r-29 has defrost vents to blow on the windscreen. maybe one of the owners here could answer that for me.
also, as I am actively shopping, i would also appreciate any tips on boats for sale.
thanks in advance. i am looking forward to learning about the rangers from the wealth of knowledge here.
cheers, kris

 

[BradOwens]

Our 2012 R29 has fans that blow down onto the windshield from the cabinet above. There is no heat, so they help clear the windshield, but not a lot. We added a 12 volt defroster available at most auto parts stores that attaches with a suction cup or screw mount to the dash board and blows onto the windshield. It works very well when combined with the fans. I don't know about the newer Ranger Tugs, but I believe they are the same.

We love our R29, and having been stationed in Ketchikan with the Coast Guard, I can say I think it is the ideal boat for Southeast Alaska.

 

[Krisnjamie]

thanks brad!

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

We own the redesigned R29S hull and it does have 2 dash fans that blow upward. There is a "for sale" section on Tugnuts here you should check out for boats for sale. If none show now I'd suggest keeping a frequent look as they do appear on a regular basis.

Jim F

 

[Scottfree]

I have the R29. I just open the side door a few inches with the cabin heat on. The humidity is released and the windows clear. No fan. I did the same thing with the quarter window in my car, back when they had quarter windows!

Cheers, Leon

 

[Krisnjamie]

thanks for the replies. what a great resource!