R21 "Classic" Owners Manual??

[bbelongie]

Would there be any chance of getting a manual for a 2003 R21? We have hull # FMLR2102A203 and are just coming to the realization that there are a LOT of things that the previous owner "forgot" to mention that we really ought to know. I haven't even been able to FIND the sea strainer seacock, but since we didn't overheat I assume it's open, but that's pretty scary! If the factory does not have a copy do any of you owners have one handy, we'd be willing to make good on any copy costs. Thanks!
Bob and Brenda.

 

[captain's cat]

Look on the left hand side of the home page. It may be newer than your boat but will have a lot of info you need.

The sea strainer location is on page 20 of that manual.

Chariie

 

[Aintso]

Me Too, Me Too

I have an 2003 R21 "Classic" too. I would happily contribute to the R21 Classic Owners Manual Pledge Drive. In fact if a Classic owner will send me a photo copy, I will make a pdf and post it(assuming Ranger has no objections). I downloaded the EC manual and have gained some info from that. There are, however quite a few differences. A partial list:


-Electrical system is completely different
-Off 1.Both.2 switch-ology, Alternator, Voltage regulator
-Fuel system, including fuel tank location
-My boat has the 27 hp Yanmar which is a different dash number from the current
-Bilge pump
-EC exhaust is now on the starboard side, Classic at the back.
-I suspect the steering is different but can't confirm that

The boat is brand new to me and is not yet located where I live, so I have had not had the time to climb over it like I want. This is my first power boat, inboard, etc., so what I don't know about the boat is staggering. Like you I have gotten some good info from the previous owner, but we have never met, much less spent any time looking at the boat together.

Bob and Brenda, I did Forrest Gump my way to the cooling water inlet seacock. On my boat it is under the fuel tank. You simply remove the fuel tank to get at it. My boat has no charger and will be kept in a slip. After talking to some other members of this site and reading some previous posts, I think I will move the batteries to the back locker and install the charger at the same time. This will making inspecting at the stufffing box and accessing the seacock much easier.

My wife and I love the boat and for the 3 times we have used it really enjoy going nowhere fast.

 

[Andrew Custis]

Just as Charlie had stated. I have made an owners manual for the 2009 model R21. There are quite a few changes but it will certainly help. If you have questions you are always welcome to call the factory and if I am not in someone will be happy to answer your questions!

 

[bbelongie]

Thanks Andrew, we are likely to take you up on that. Can factory tours be arranged with prior notice if we come up that way sometime?
Bob and Brenda Belongie
aka
B4

 

[Andrew Custis]

I do factory tours with a very small fee attached. :lol: Ok on a serious note, we are always happy to take folks through the factory. Just give us a heads up and we can make sure someone is here to greet you and walk you through. Talk to you soon!

 

[Aintso]

I've done the tour, it was worth the trip.