New Ranger R-29

[berniefiedler]

Has anyone seen the new Ranger R-29 model? I understand it's really something and would like to see some information on it.

 

[LADYBUG TOO]

There was a post on it and a lot of discussion. Search the forums and you will find link to pictures.

Pat
Ladybug, Too

 

[jcarrdive]

We saw the first one at the Tug Gathering In Roche Harbor. Looked great. Had a lot of the Cutwater feel in the interior. There were some features we really liked and some that we would miss from the old version. I still like the homey style of the old tug, but some of the cutwater features in the interior are incredible cool.
jeff and Ela
Bobolink.

 

[Bruce Moore]

There are some pictures on the Ranger Tugs Facebook page, here.

 

[Larrynbarb]

It's all worth it just to be free of the maddening pillar smack in the middle of the helmsman's field of view.

 

[coreychamness]

Not worth it though to trade a couple inches of view for losing any access in pilot house door

 

[LADYBUG TOO]

We love the pilot house door so our R-29 will be the last Tug we own as long as it outlasts us. If it doesn't we will get another Ranger Tug.

Pat
Ladybug, Too

 

[Boatagain]

Judy and I saw the new R29 at the United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis today. We also had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Mesmer who informed us it was Hull #2 and the very first new R29 on the east coast. It's an eye catcher, especially with the red hull. Overall it gives off a more contemporary look than the rest of the Ranger line. For those who were concerned about the amount of heat and/or light all that overhead glass will let in, Jeff informed me that the glass is a darker tint (85%) and there are snaps on the outside to secure the provided covers. Very nice.

One other bit of info from Jeff...the 35 is at least 18 months away.