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Hello everyone,
We currently own a Four Winns 258 vista and are considering a Ranger 27 for our next boat. We boat in Long Island and Block Island sound. Our main concern is how the Ranger 27 handles in 3-5 ft. chop. Since our current boat is a plaining one it is a rough ride. Would like some feedback on how the Ranger handles in seas 3-5 ft 20 knot winds heading and trailing? We are new to the trawler world.
Thanks Scott
 
Scott,

I cruise the same area you mentioned in my R-27. I left Block Island a few weeks ago with 20KTS winds and 4 foot trailing seas. The boat handled well. I kept the bow up and let them roll under me. I was doing about 14 kts +/-. I have found heading into the waves it handled just as well. You do get some water over the bow, but it adds excitement to the trip.
 
I totally agree with knotflying. We have an R25 and just spent 3 weeks circumnavigating Long Island with a stop over in Block Island. We have had the same experience. I can imagine an R27 would be even better then the R25. The R27 will not pound like the Four Winns and plows through the big stuff. We upgraded to the R25 from a Maxxum 2400SCR and we are Very pleased with the ride of the R25. The Ranger is light years above your normal planing boat in terms of ride in rougher seas. You do get water over the bow and need to use the wipers because the helm is so far forward but, like knotflying says, it makes for an exciting ride.

Doug
 
I cannot speak for the R-27 as we have the R-25.

We've been caught up in 3-5ft waves and fairly strong winds several times in the PNW Puget Sound area and last year crossing the Strait Georgia with Bob & Nita's Nellie II R-29. That was a wild ride...

With the right amount of speed the boat handles well and certainly gave me a sense of security. Yes the bow will at times plunge down which is inevitable with water splashing up and over the complete boat -- wipers going like crazy. It does add to the excitement and my 1st mate finds the bow sleeping compartment the ideal place to be in these type weather conditions with a good book in hand. 😀 I always alert 1st mate if I see us approaching a larger than normal wave.

With the boat working its way through these kind of weather conditions its important to ensure everything inside the boat is well stowed as any loose items will surely get tossed about and could prove dangerous if they turn into flying objects... plus the noise of things falling about can be very distracting to all.

Ensuring the outside fenders are well positioned to avoid them from being dislodged and trailing alongside and any lines are properly secure to avoid them from falling into the water -- and if long enough could foul the prop. I always check my docking lines and any other line placed on the decking to make sure they aren't long enough to reach the prop if they get dislodged and swept over board.

I must admit, whenever I've put this kind of weather behind me it is a sense of relief the boat made it through and my tense body is given the opportunity to rest, plus my Fox Terrier gives me that look as if saying -- "You didn't tell me it was going to get this rough...". 😱
 
I have a R25 and love it. My few complaints relate to the inability to open enige cover without shuting cabin door and difficult maintenance access to the large amount of equipment on such a small boat (2 edged sword).

I bought mine before the R25SC & R27 came out. I am not sure but I think Ranger only presently makes the R25SC and R27. My opinion is that the newer R25SC & R27 both solve my concerns nicely and still makes a easily trailerable boat. The R29 is alot of boat to tow often.
 
Thanks everyone for the feedback it was very helpful. We will probly ask more questions in the future. Our goal is long range cruising and a smoother side.
Doke01, I think I talked to you @ the fuel dock at Brewers Mystic when you were fueling up on your way out to Block. I recomended Nappatree. Did you ever check it out?
Take Care Scott
 
Hello everyone..........

I am newbie in this forum.
I am pleased to be part of this community.
Hope everyone is okay and having fun while learning here.
May God bless you all.
 
Welcome Caveman 88 and Willan. Glad to have you on board.
 
Scott,

Yes, I remember you! We went to Block Island, intending to go to Nappatree Point on the way back but got stuck there by rough weather for a few days. Not that I minded, Block Island was beautiful and we really enjoyed it. Nappatree Point is on our list for our next trip up that way though.
 
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Thanks,

Bruce
 
Waves ? Ask Marc at Wefings Marine !!!1

When we went to have our first DEMO ride in what is now "Little Tug Boots", I was following the weather very closely in the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical storm "Rene" was heading toward Apalachicola with "3-5+" seas and 10-20kt winds.

Upon calling Marc to possibly schedule a different demo day,week , month - maybe Sunshine and SMOOTH seas, Marc replied with" any boat rides well in flat seas -- /this is a RANGER tug built to cut through"... and it did and does.

On Christmas Day 2011, we were in the Florida keys and journeyed out to Sombrero light house through 5 footers and we were the only boat circling the lighthouse that day.

the Gulf can present you with interesting seas ant time of the year and so far Little Tug has been great. As others have stated keep your "wipers" in good repair my bride and puppy do recline in the bunk on some of these adventures.

Enjoy the ride
 
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