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CaspersCruiser

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R-27 Classic
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FMLT2709G112
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Cookie
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368203460
Well, I've officially become a member of the Ranger Tug cult. Today, I had surveyed and then closed on Jim & Lisa Favors' 2012 R-27 here in Goshen, Kentucky (just northeast of Louisville). There are no other Ranger Tugs in the Louisville area as far as I am aware.

The surveyor said the boat was "built like a tank." Before the survey, Jim graciously changed the engine impeller with my assistance so I would know how to do it when that time comes. It was only 18 months old and in perfect condition. I kept it as a spare. After reading a couple threads on the subject, I hope I never have to change a thruster shear pin!

Now I've got to learn to a handle a single inboard with a rudder. All my previous boating experience is I/O stern-drive. My goal is to tackle the Great Loop in sections starting as early as this fall, hence the need for a trailerable boat. I've already cruised 2,000 miles on the inland rivers (Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, Kentucky, Monongahela Rivers) in my Sea Ray cuddy, but only 200 or so miles of that was on the Loop route.

At the moment, the boat doesn't have a name. My forum user name is one I'm considering (to honor my father), but I just don't think it fits the Ranger Tug.

I hope to make it to some rendezvous in this part of the world. Otherwise, maybe I'll see some of you out on the water.
 
If it honors your father it's right for a ranger tug


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When I bought my 2012 R-27 last year, It was named Bay Ranger (Chesapeake Bay). I was going to rename it but with my wife's encouragement, we kept Bay Ranger, in honor of my father. He was a Us Army Ranger thru WWII. One of the Boys of Pointe du Hoc. Silver Star, Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts. I added a small Ranger logo to the transom and that was it.

I always liked the name Anchor Baby but it may be a little too political in today's climate.
I've never seen a River Ranger? Might be perfect for you?
Go to the World of Ranger Tugs and you can see a list of names.

Welcome to the club.
 
Congrats on your new boat and welcome to the cult. Have some fun and do a de-naming and re-naming ceremony to appease the gods of the seas and winds. Without it re-naming a boat can be bad luck and you just might have to change a stern thruster shear pin. 😀
 
rpmerrill":2z3sarux said:
When I bought my 2012 R-27 last year, It was named Bay Ranger (Chesapeake Bay). I was going to rename it but with my wife's encouragement, we kept Bay Ranger, in honor of my father. He was a Us Army Ranger thru WWII. One of the Boys of Pointe du Hoc. Silver Star, Bronze Star, 3 Purple Hearts. I added a small Ranger logo to the transom and that was it.
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Wow. Great story. I've been to Pointe du Hoc and the rest of Normandy twice. In May 1945, my father joined the 96th Infantry Division on Okinawa as a replacement to refill the ranks decimated by the awful casualties. The movie "Hacksaw Ridge" is set at the exact time my father was in combat on Okinawa and the 96th is referred to several times in the dialog.

The name, "Casper's Cruiser" is growing on me.
 
Welcome to the cult Jim! Hope to see you on the waters and perhaps again at our 2018 Southwest Florida Rendezvous.

Mike Rizzo
 
You have a well maintained Tug. We met Jim and Lisa on the road while we were both going North on I-75 after we spent part of the winter on the Gulf Coast of Florida. They saw us in the traffic flow and called on the phone, so we were able to get side by side for a smile and a wave. We not not seen each other in 3 years. It was great seeing them and the red tug once again. They were on a mission to deliver a boat, so weren't able to stop for a coffee. Enjoy your Tug and welcome to the Tugnuts.
 
I was at Pointe du Hoc in '84 with Dad and Ronald Reagan. I returned two years ago with my wife and did a 4 day tour of Normandy with a French friend who took good care of us.
 
Welcome to the "Cult" Mike and Marcia. Hope that you're getting settled into your R27, we miss her already and look forward to reading about the naming of the old Kismet.

Jim F
 
trailertrawlerkismet":ap0bds4h said:
Welcome to the "Cult" Mike and Marcia. Hope that you're getting settled into your R27, we miss her already and look forward to reading about the naming of the old Kismet.

Jim F
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Jim: Do you have a replacement boat now or in mind for future ?
 
I failed in my initial post to say my name and that has caused some confusion. In the posts above, I have been referred to as "Jim" and "Mike". My name is actually "Bill". As we say in Kentucky, "I don't care what you call me, just don't call me late for dinner!"
 
Sorry about that Bill, I must have been thinking about Mike Rizzo's post when I made mine.

Jim
 
Congratulations on getting yourself a great boat. The surveyor's comment is interesting and speaks well of the brand. In the two season's we have had our R25SC we have had zero quality or maintenance issues other than routine oil and filter changes, outside of the need to fill the transducer cup with antifreeze. We hope to touch base with you later this summer.
 
Congrats ,enjoy.
 
congrats- welcome- enjoy- we love our 31cb
 
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