Looking for friends ….. and a tug.

[Tugly Duckling]

Hi friends. Thanks for looking

We have decided and in process of selling our house and most belongings and committed to living aboard a tug.

We are looking for friendly good people to be with. Looking for ideas or areas to start considering a new home. A humble fun and wholesome life. Oh yeah and a good used tug. We are preparing to “make the move” and really not looking for lots of perks and glamour. We can appreciate high end docks with every amenity and popular attractions. We are just as happy or more content on a rickety old dock or just dropping anchor in a chill little cove with some cool friends.

We love the thought of community and a rewarding lifestyle. Any ideas or encouragement is heartfelt and appreciated.

About us:
50 yr old couple
Kind normal good people. Fairly healthy. Honest positive lifestyles
New but experienced to boating. Part time remote working. Kids mostly raised. One at home.
Couple little dogs
Experience in Boat maintenance, diesel motor repair & maintenance.
Trailering docking beaching navigation safety
Hobbies: fishing, SCUBA, snorkeling, spear fishing, reading, art, cooking, beachcombing, music instruments.

We will be looking for a location and a boat. Starting to do more homework.

Born & Raised in Puget Sound and currently trying to escape the suburbs of beautiful (but landlocked) Colorado,

Thank you very much for taking the time
Your new friends

 

[NorthernFocus]

We lived aboard for several years many years ago. The boat is the simplest part of the equation. I suggest you figure out a spot for moorage first. Slip space of any kind is a challenge and a place that allows liveaboards is 10x more difficult. I hope it all works out for you. It can be a great way of life.

 

[Tugly Duckling]

We lived aboard for several years many years ago. The boat is the simplest part of the equation. I suggest you figure out a spot for moorage first. Slip space of any kind is a challenge and a place that allows liveaboards is 10x more difficult. I hope it all works out for you. It can be a great way of life.

Thank you ! Will do some research on that. Good summary and yes alot to learn there.
Cheers
John

 

[watson1987]

My tug is for sale - 2018 Ranger Tug R31-S - feel free to DM me

Shilshole Bay Marina has live aboard slips with no wait right now

 

[Tugly Duckling]

My tug is for sale - 2018 Ranger Tug R31-S - feel free to DM me

Shilshole Bay Marina has live aboard slips with no wait right now

Excellent great boat from what I hear! thank you will do

 

[Jesperjo]

What are you looking for in a boat? Any of the current model tugs can be lived on but it all depends on your tradeoffs. I wrote an article about that a bit ago if you want opinions.

 

[OverTime]

We lived aboard for several years many years ago. The boat is the simplest part of the equation. I suggest you figure out a spot for moorage first. Slip space of any kind is a challenge and a place that allows liveaboards is 10x more difficult. I hope it all works out for you. It can be a great way of life.

There are a few marinas in Tacoma that allow liveaboards. It's a whole different vibe. They suggested security cameras on your boat if you stay there...

 

[Tugly Duckling]

My tug is for sale - 2018 Ranger Tug R31-S - feel free to DM me

Shilshole Bay Marina has live aboard slips with no wait right now

Hi thank you. Will do

 

[Tugly Duckling]

There are a few marinas in Tacoma that allow liveaboards. It's a whole different vibe. They suggested security cameras on your boat if you stay there...

Hi there. Thank you. Wow ok thanks familiar with there . Been a while

 

[Tugly Duckling]

What are you looking for in a boat? Any of the current model tugs can be lived on but it all depends on your tradeoffs. I wrote an article about that a bit ago if you want opinions.

Hello thank you. Will look for that article looking forward to that. Safety and good fuel economy engine life. More to it would be glad to follow up

Appreciate you taking the time

 

[Jesperjo]

Hello thank you. Will look for that article looking forward to that. Safety and good fuel economy engine life. More to it would be glad to follow up

Appreciate you taking the time

The articles are at https://www.outofoffice.living/2026/03/finding-best-ranger-tug-for-you.html. I wrote them while I was bored and waiting for our new boat to get built, so there is quite a bit of material there, but hopefully it will help you understand the various tradeoffs.

In terms of safety and seaworthiness, I really don’t think you would go wrong with any of them. We had our R-25 out in 8 foot waves, not really by choice, but the boat did really great. There are fancier boats, but few that are as well set up to start out, have this kind of factory commitment behind, them, and this kind of community to help enjoy them.

Let us know any specific questions. Feel free to DM me if you want a more in depth discussion.