We did it! We are nuts! Tug Nuts!!!

[Bobby P.]

We purchased the boat on Wednesday (2017 R31CB), and haven't got off since.
We are cruising around Perdido Key in Florida. Have to fly home on Monday. We will be having the boat shipped in the next 30 days to Baltimore, where we live.

The boat handles better than expected. We are coming from an Albin 36. Our Albin is a 1978. Getting something nearly 40 years younger is pretty nice (save the wise cracks please, I made that one too easy!).

We expected this to be much more tender, but not so. She does the slow cruise beautifully and we can jump up to 15-17 knots burning 10-12 gph. Lots of creature comforts. Very happy with our choice.

Perhaps some have read my posts over the last year, asking for information and getting great advice.

Thank you all! Looking forward to lots more interaction.

BTW, Emile Petro, Edgewater Marine/Modern tugs, was outstanding to work with. This guy knows how to build a reputation.

See you on the water!
Bobby and Mayaugust
The Retreat
31CB

 

[Jfrano]

Congratulations....we’re also new to the Ranger Tug ownership!

 

[Red Raven]

Congrats to you both! Enjoy! 😛

 

[Bruce Moore]

Congratulations for the Pacific NW. Just met some happy new owners at Trawler Fest here in Seattle.

Welcome aboard.

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[baz]

Bobby and Mayaugust: Fantastic... Congrats.... Enjoy your new boat. 🙂

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

Welcome to the Tugnuts family, it’s a great group of current, previous and future owners.

Jim

 

[knotflying]

Congrats and welcome to the family! Why not bite the bullet and cruise back to Maryland. 😀

 

[Katmat]

Congrats & great talking w/ you over the last few weeks!
We are heading to Edgewater Marine/Modern tugs on Monday night to do the survey/ sea trail on the used 29' on Tuesday.

Matt Murphy

 

[Bobby P.]

Matt,
I saw your boat. It's out of the water and on a trailer. Hull looks solid.
Emile is great to work with. And his #1 man is Carl, who knows everything about these boats.
I'll see you tomorrow!

 

[Shangie]

Bobby and Mayaugust, Welcome and congratulations on your new love! Wishing you wonderful times and much friendship with the Tugnuts group.

 

[BradN]

Congrats! See you on the Chesapeake!

Brad and April

 

[Bobby P.]

We just received our Ranger 31 CB. We actually purchased her almost six weeks ago, but my wife insisted she gets her new kitchen before we take shipment of the new boat. She's a smart lady... I just finished the moulding Sunday night! Our new boat, "The Retreat" arrived 6AM Monday morning from Edgewater Yacht Sales/Modern Tugs. We had a wonderful first cruise in the pouring rain. We will be out on the Chesapeake Bay this weekend!

Looking forward to meeting other Tug Nuts. You should all anticipate a plethora of questions in the coming weeks, days, moments. Thanks in advance.

Bobby and Mayaugust

 

[ethanbarnett]

Welcome to the cult. We’re currently in DC and will make it your way in about 7 weeks. Cheers.