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[baz]

I guess I’ll be taking all my laundry over to the closest R-41CB instead of those pesky marina washers and dryers!

Now that is very witty.... :lol:

 

[ixlr8]

Somehow, the engine is not mentioned... I guess the washing machine is more important... i guess the marketing pitch is to the Admirals.

From their web page, the engines are Volvo Penta with IPS400 pod drives... a very slick system, no bow/stern thrusters needed.

 

[baz]

Somehow, the engine is not mentioned... I guess the washing machine is more important... i guess the marketing pitch is to the Admirals.

From their web page, the engines are Volvo Penta with IPS400 pod drives... a very slick system, no bow/stern thrusters needed.

Yea.... saw this boat up in Everett when my R29 CB was having its bottom painted. It was in the same yard and I took a bunch of pictures while a host of RT people were climbing all over the boat doing secret work on it, that I was unaware of until told. I took pictures of the engine pods/props fully exposed as the boat was up on blocks. Both pods with dual props on each pointed forward so the boat is pulled through the water as apposed to being pushed.... and have been told this 'pulling' method of propulsion is more efficient. The pods will rotate up to 30º in either port/starboard direction in the horizontal plane and each pod is independent of the other. The cowlings for the props are very streamlined with two skeg-like fins protruding down at an angle from the cowling. I have to assume the skegs contribute to the near 4-feet of draft for the boat. I have no clue if each prop on each pod are controlled independently allowing for different RPMs.

It has 4 massive trim tabs with 2 sets of underwater lights on each trim tab.

It looks as if there are two doors on the transom (port and starboard) for boarding the cockpit from the swim step which is not supported with braces. There's also a side door on the starboard side for boarding the cockpit as well.

The crane for lifting/lowering the dinghy on top is huge looking.

Apart from the steps to the Command Bridge being on the starboard side and the dinghy and crane on top, it looked like a massive R29 CB. :lol:

I was told to keep all my photos private to myself when RT learned of my photo shoot, but wonder now if I can share them ?

 

[ixlr8]

I have no clue if each prop on each pod are controlled independently allowing for different RPMs.

The individual pods are controlled independently and can operate at different RPMs. But each prop on a pod are geared together and can't be controlled independently.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Barry, this could be your next boat! Thanks for sharing the info.

JIm F

 

[Cutwater28GG]

I wish Ranger good success with the R41. Great to see them expanding.
This boat does however compete with a different class of boats in that size range. I wonder how the build style of a ranger compares with the solid wood interiors or solidity of a Sabre, grand banks downeaster style boat. in this price point, a used sabre or GB peaks my interest. (sure its not a tug)

for instance https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2008/grand-banks-45-eastbay-sx-3509849/?refSource=hero ad
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2003/grand-banks-43-eastbay-hx-3498328/

 

[ixlr8]

This boat does however compete with a different class of boats in that size range. I wonder how the build style of a ranger compares with the solid wood interiors or solidity of a Sabre, grand banks downeaster style boat.

Compare the price of a new Sabre 42 with the Ranger 41 and there is a significant difference. What will a 10 year old RT-41 go for?
My present boat was bought new, but my next one will be used, I am not going to take that huge depreciation hit again.