Aboard the Ranger Tugs R-31CB Trailerable Trawler

We explore the R-31 CB from Ranger Tugs at the Seattle Boat Show with Tim Bates, training and delivery specialist at Ranger Tugs. This amazing boat manufacturer has a huge following in the Pacific Northwest because their boats are thoughtfully designed for overnighting and cruising and from the get-go they understood the importance of creating a community around their brand. Ranger Tugs hosts multiple boating events during the boating season at destinations throughout the Pacific Northwest to get their members together enjoying their boats, and of course the Ranger Tug community. You'll now find Ranger Tugs all over North America in places like the Great Lakes, Northeast Atlantic states, and of course warmer locations like Florida, to name a few. Take a look around this R-31 Command Bridge and envision yourself cruising remote waters on this trailerable trawler.

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[happychildhood]

Great video! After the loss of my beloved wife I needed to downsize from my much larger trawler to something more manageable. After much research and numerous boat shows, I ordered a new Ranger Tug R-31 CB. I opted for the Luxury Edition with the diesel generator and air conditioning. Additionally, I ordered the cockpit steering station and the dingy with the Weaver Quick Release davits. Dealer installed options include two Bimini tops, a full cockpit enclosure, and hatch screens/shades. After three seasons of use here in the Northeast, I must say that I absolutely love my Ranger Tug. The Volvo-Penta 320 HP diesel is as comfortable at 16 knots as she is at 8 knots. The boat has all the amenities plus more as my 43' trawler did. Also noteworthy is the fact that the factory in addition to the dealer is always ready to answer my questions and help out. I am very happy with my purchase!

[Takeoverartist]

man opened that MINI fridge and had the audacity to say "large fridge" XD

[adamlivelife]

I live in the lift lock city if you know you know Ranger tug is My dream boat everything I need love to live the looper life full time 😎

[duncanjames]

Wow, they sure do pack a lot into a 31' boat. Nice! It would be great to see a review of their 43'.

[shizzydeep]

Nice boat. I missed the part where you said how much it costs.

[mikeb]

Those propane tanks will rust in about a month once you take your first large wake over the swim platform.

[chrisboehm]

Ranger makes good stuff, I’ll give them that. This 31 seems like a boat designed for someone with no boating history who just came into a lot of money.

[mattr]

Are there any fishing rod holders or option for a bait tank or fish hold for the catch? ?

[David-]

The under cushion head in the Cuddy is genius 👍👍👍👍👍
Is it tug capable?

[skinny]

Was on one at boat show. They try to cram too many gadgets into the boat. They need to simplify and make a good live aboard. That's what a trawler is for. Travel and livability. Just my observations.

[CaptK-pvow]

Is this model offered with dual motor configuration.

[colintraveller]

The placement of the microwave .. Whose idea was that ??

What about Satellite / Wifi connection which supplier do they use i never heard it mentioned !? ..

[daveh]

dam.. half a million dollar floating rv

[swiftadventurer]

wondering about a couple of things... Does that latching system and that sliding wood section for blocking off the forward cabin cause a lot of rattling? How would the rear thruster hanging out like that stand up to salt water issues and barnacles over the long term?... extra maintenance needed over what the bow thruster gets?

[rangertruth]

Did i miss the Warranty part ? Construction process ?

[Michael-mgh-ncvy]

The rear drive controls are nice but it would be awesome if it was telescoping and able pivot toward the fold out seat. Food for thought

[gregmarchegiani]

I would be happy with a full displacement hull and smaller engine, more range. With this one the voyage is the vacation

[CaptRR]

Not sure who this is really for. If you have half a million you probably aren't worried about tailoring your boat, and can go with a heavier more featured and roomy boat.

I mean it's interesting just don't know who would buy this.

[V.V-ghkq]

Not sure I like the fold out seats. Kinda of useless underway. Wish had both fold in and out. IMO

[Boris_Chang]

I wouldn’t want to walk around the outside in anything but flat conditions. No outer rail!