tjcouch
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Greetings!
This is the first of many questions as I am the new owner of a Ranger Tug R21-EC.
The area I cruise (Tampa, FL. Hillsborough River) is a very popular, high traffic boating area, and there are frequently broken down small boats looking for a tow to the next ramp or public marina.
I have now put about 20 hours on my boat, and I am getting familiar with her capabilities and limitations.
It is only a matter of time before I am hailed to render help, "can you pull me to the ramp up river?"
Who has practical advice on rendering aid? (I know to rig a bridle from the two stern eyes, and carry a 75' tow line as a matter of practice, and all of the safety protocols. I'm an experienced mariner, but this is my first inboard, non-planing hull vessel.) Does she have enough grunt to tow a similar sized vessel?
This is the first of many questions as I am the new owner of a Ranger Tug R21-EC.
The area I cruise (Tampa, FL. Hillsborough River) is a very popular, high traffic boating area, and there are frequently broken down small boats looking for a tow to the next ramp or public marina.
I have now put about 20 hours on my boat, and I am getting familiar with her capabilities and limitations.
It is only a matter of time before I am hailed to render help, "can you pull me to the ramp up river?"
Who has practical advice on rendering aid? (I know to rig a bridle from the two stern eyes, and carry a 75' tow line as a matter of practice, and all of the safety protocols. I'm an experienced mariner, but this is my first inboard, non-planing hull vessel.) Does she have enough grunt to tow a similar sized vessel?
