New R-27 Owner Seeking Tutorial / Resources

[ianmikerob]

I recently purchased a used R-27. I've been a boater all my life, but this tug is a big step in terms of having a head, diesel heater, water, complex electrical etc. I see that Ranger Tugs offers user guide videos for the R-29 and R-31: Here is one video for the R-29:

Is there something comparable to this for the R-27? I have a Yamaha 300 HP outboard. Any other resources for new owners you are willing to share?

Appreciate any pointers. Excited to join this community of boaters.

 

[mlanger]

I was in the same shoes you are when I bought my 2019 R-29 in 2022. So many systems! First, a bunch of the systems in that video may be the same for your boat. Hopefully, they are. Second, if you can hook up with a captain who does R-27 specific training, it'll be worth the time and money.

I'll tell you what I don't recommend: getting training from someone that does not know your boat. I got all kinds of misinformation from the guy I hired. But a week later, when I was able to touch base with another R-29 owner on his boat I had a lot of questions answered. Since then, I've prepared my own user's guide that goes above and beyond what the factory offers and helps guide the folks who charter my boat.

Best of luck to you and, above all, enjoy your boat!

 

[Submariner]

I recently purchased a used R-27. I've been a boater all my life, but this tug is a big step in terms of having a head, diesel heater, water, complex electrical etc. I see that Ranger Tugs offers user guide videos for the R-29 and R-31: Here is one video for the R-29:

Is there something comparable to this for the R-27? I have a Yamaha 300 HP outboard. Any other resources for new owners you are willing to share?

Appreciate any pointers. Excited to join this community of boaters.

If you send me an email, I can send you the manual for the R27. channelsurfing at nethkin dot net.

Also, be sure to check out our website and YouTube channel.

RT27-ob | Let’s go channel surfing

Be sure to tune in for more channel surfing!

letsgochannelsurfing.com

 

[Submariner]

I recently purchased a used R-27. I've been a boater all my life, but this tug is a big step in terms of having a head, diesel heater, water, complex electrical etc. I see that Ranger Tugs offers user guide videos for the R-29 and R-31: Here is one video for the R-29: there something comparable to this for the R-27? I have a Yamaha 300 HP outboard. Any other resources for new owners you are willing to share?

Appreciate any pointers. Excited to join this community of boaters.

I've created and published some YouTube videos that covers things like how to start the stove, how to reset the GFCI breaker on the inverter, and other topics specific to the R27. They're published on our Patreon site.

Other resources that I have available:
Website

RT27-ob | Let’s go channel surfing

Be sure to tune in for more channel surfing!

letsgochannelsurfing.com

YouTube

Let's go channel surfing

Six years. 12,949 miles. One Ranger Tug R27, with 3 adults, and 3 dogs, 1,000 engine hours. We're Martin & LaZina — and we document everything. Fuel logs, ownership costs, upgrade results, and real-world performance data from the Salish Sea to Southeast Alaska. If you're researching a Ranger...

www.youtube.com

 

[ianmikerob]

I was in the same shoes you are when I bought my 2019 R-29 in 2022. So many systems! First, a bunch of the systems in that video may be the same for your boat. Hopefully, they are. Second, if you can hook up with a captain who does R-27 specific training, it'll be worth the time and money.

I'll tell you what I don't recommend: getting training from someone that does not know your boat. I got all kinds of misinformation from the guy I hired. But a week later, when I was able to touch base with another R-29 owner on his boat I had a lot of questions answered. Since then, I've prepared my own user's guide that goes above and beyond what the factory offers and helps guide the folks who charter my boat.

Best of luck to you and, above all, enjoy your boat!

Thanks for responding! Are you willing to share your user guide?

Good advice on finding a captain.

 

[Jesperjo]

The user manuals for the boats are all supposed to be linked at https://www.rangertugs.com/ownership-experience/customer-care for the current boats. The current manual for the R-27 is at https://www.manula.com/manuals/fluidmotion/ranger-tugs-r27/1/en/topic/congratulations (the link is broken on the website).

If you have an older outboard R-27 the specs are at https://www.rangertugs.com/past-models/r-27-nwle. I don’t see links for older manuals, but they may be available on the same site as the new ones.

@Submariner’s videos are really good if you’re trying to learn about an outboard R-27. You’ll find a lot there to help you.