Things I bought for my RT that I really like...

[Les Blackwell]

I bought a Ranger Tug 25SC last November and since then I have been putting things on and more so taking things off. I was a sailor for fifty years and I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around being a power boater. However, I few things have worked out and I'd like to share those ideas with all of you.

My past sailboats all had a garbage trap in the counter but my tug didn't have a place for garbage--but it does now. I'm really please with this one which sits nicely next to the entire step in the cave. Take a look. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001L ... UTF8&psc=1

My wife loves paper towels and I knew I needed a place for a roll. I found an exception paper towel holder that I was able to screw on the vertical beam cover behind the captain's chair. It fits perfectly, doesn't unroll, and really looks good--same quality at the tug itself.
https://www.amazon.com/Kamenstein-Perfe ... el+holders

The third item that I like may not be what you want however I found a bulletin board, stainless steel push pin/magnetic that fits on the bulkhead next to the stove. I used Command Hooks (3M) to attach it so I can take down without damaging the wood. Looks good and is useful for this family.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I ... =UTF8&th=1

I hope these ideas help someone who are pondering their boat and how to use it.

 

[Scuffy]

For us it was a memory foam mattress topper, Michelin XPS Rib tires for the trailer, and a Float On trailer to tow it around on. Upgraded the TV and FM radio antenna. A cheap cable to tie the TV to the stereo speakers. All the items needed to build a waste tank vent filter. A whistle on the fuel line vent so you can know when the tank is full when the whistle stops. A Vesper 850 Watchmate standalone AIS transmit and receive unit. A 35 pound Mansion Supreme anchor. A small teak cockpit table that folds flat for easy storage in the cave area. A complete camper back canvas to be able to use the space in the cockpit in almost any weather. An added benefit is that keeps the whole cockpit area a lot drier and the drains from feeding spray and rain water into the bilge.

 

[Les Blackwell]

Scuffy--How difficult was it to attach a whistle to your fuel vent? Did you do it or did you have someone do it for you? I've had them before and they are great but I don't see how to do it on my tug. Thanks for all your advice and ideas.

 

[Scuffy]

I bought two from Defender for our previous boat and you just cut it into the fuel tank's vent line. Which I think is 5/8 I.D. on our current boat. It worked well on our C-Dory one on each tank. On our current boat the fuel vent line is easily accessible by accessing after removing the center cooler insert in the rear of the cockpit. Then cutting out a piece of the vent hose and insert the vent whistle add a couple of hose clamps. Make sure the whistle facing the right direction as indicated by the arrow and at about a 45 degree angle. Add fuel and the air escaping through the vent line blows the whistle when it stops you stop adding fuel. No hocus pocus. They ought to come standard with boats.

 

[Scuffy]

http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... &id=848503