New Ranger Tug R272

[Boatdreamer]

Just noticed the new R-272 on the Ranger Tug website. I guess I've been to busy lately and didn't see they came out with a new R27! My question is are they going to keep building the R27 Classic also and has anyone see this new boat yet? I also heard they're working on a new R31 with twin O/B too, any word on that boat yet?

Tim
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[jld]

I saw this a couple of days ago when I went to the website to check on the dimensions on one of the other boats.

Interested to see the interior drawings for the boat. 😉

Not sure I am keen on having an outboard on the R27. Its a great option on the R23, and it would be my preferred power source for that boat. However, on a R27, I think I would prefer an inboard diesel.

Jim

 

[Scuffy]

I think the outboard is much simpler to deal with and the factory probably considered the wildly successful R 23 and thought the same treatment would work well for the R-27. Certainly a lot cheaper to build. There are some issues with where to put the dinghy etc. Will it be the same semi displacement hull? No more engine heated hot water or heat. I wonder about the comparative alternator output. How will the swim platform be effected? Should easy to find out. Call the factory and ask to buy a new R-27 with the Volvo diesel.

 

[JamesTXSD]

Looking at the layout drawings, the new 272 is a completely different boat from the R-27: the head in the v-berth suite on the 272 vs the head in the cabin and the more typical v-berth arrangement. Galley and dinette side-swapped. You could have the first mate sit beside the skipper at the helm on the 272. By necessity, it appears that the helm will be further back in the 272; different arrangement in the cockpit. And, the R-29S exterior styling with the 272.

I think the R-29S was a great move for Ranger, and smart to eliminate the more classic R-29 from production, since the R-31 was already taking sales from the R-29. I don't see that happening with the R-27. No inside info, but Ranger has been smart about making the boats people want to buy... seems to me that the R-27 is still a very viable diesel cruiser.

 

[jld]

I see the interior drawing has now been posted.

The interior looks very much like that of the Cutwater 26, with the difference being the bench seat next to the v-berth, cut in half with a hanging locker taking up the rest of the space. I will say that I do very much like the new interior! 😎

I would have to think that this means the end of the classic 27, as I can't see the company having two different hulls for the same boat length. I would bet we also see the option of diesel power for this new boat.

Interestingly, I see that the Northwest version comes with a diesel heater and the luxury edition comes with a gasoline generator. Personally, if I were to be doing extended cruising in the boat I would want a diesel engine, diesel heater, and a diesel generator. 😉

Jim

 

[Nopressure13]

I just spoke to my dealer. He's expecting his first 272 in July.


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[Cutwater28GG]

the two boats are targeted at different audiences. the go fast crowd and the relative go slow crowd. I think there is room for both. but future sales will determine that.

 

[Rangerman]

After falling head over heels for the 23, I have decided to wait for the 272 because of twice fuel and water capacity, greater displacement and full stand up head similar to 29. My big dilemma now is: single or wait for twin engine model?
The single would free up transom space, but have always preferred twin engines for Bahamas trip redundancy just in case. Can I get some opinions on this from the group? Thanks! 😀

 

[knotflying]

Two engines double the maintenance. What do you hear most about gas marine engines? Bad fuel. Bad fuel and two engines won't work. Outboards today are pretty reliable. Tow Boat US is cheaper than an extra engine. I would say more engines for more power, but the one engine is plenty of power for the 27. I wouldn't wait for two engines.

 

[Rangerman]

Excellent point, thanks for your input. The 300 should be plenty of power for the boat. I could still get the 9.9 kicker like on the 23 if I wanted. I'm assuming the generator would go in the engine bay like on the 23, not on the side like the current 27.

 

[knotflying]

Not sure where they are putting the generator, but the kicker is a good addition for fishing and a get home engine as an added bonus. That is if bad fuel isn't your problem. :lol:

 

[Newshoes]

I would run the "kicker" on its own remote tank. Take the main tank contamination potential out of the equation .

 

[Rangerman]

Thanks, Newshoes, exactly what I was thinking as a backup. but for trips to the Bahamas the 150 gal fuel tank should be good for 300+ miles.