2021 Ranger Tugs R-27 will extend your cruising season in style | PowerBoat TV

Distance exploring by boat is often a compromise. Coastal cruisers are limited by time or range, while trailer boaters by transportation permit or comfort. Ranger Tugs' R-27 attempts to eliminate these compromises with a luxurious, comfy, yet trailer-able boat. We had the chance to try one out for a few hours, in November! And before you complain about how long it takes to get anywhere at 8 knots, we crack 40mph in this “tug”!

Power: Yamaha 300HP
Length: 33'4"
Beam: 8'6"
Dry Weight: 7700 lbs
Draft (motor down/up): 34"/19"
Fuel Capacity: 150gal
Water Capacity: 40gal

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[michaelbertelsenphotography]

What a nice boat. I really like the fact it only has one outboard. Another five or 600 pounds on the back of the boat would completely change the ride, balance and trailering. I’ve seen one like this with a small kicker on the side in case there’s engine problems with the big one. Just wish I could afford it.

[seikibrian]

I thought this was a very well-done, in-depth review. Thank you for posting it.

[richr]

I've been emailing Ranger for years telling them to redesign the hull and make a faster boat. Not all of us want to cruise a 9knots like the old R27. They finally listened to me and built this boat the way it should have been built from day one.

[BlackHawkBallistic]

I would definitely want at least a 3/4 ton truck to tow that even if it's only a gas powered one, especially if it's linger distances or over terrain that has slopes. I'm sure a new half ton could pull it and it'd be within ratings but weight itself isn't the only factor and you also need to think about how much area is getting hit by wind and pushing you and how close you are to your max tow rating, you don't want to be sitting at 9k lbs with this boat and a trailer and have a max tow rating of 9.5k lbs.

[tuffr]

Very good video - I like this Ranger Tug but also like the Regal 26 XO.

[G.Bear]

Can you please do a segment where you tow this thing with a half ton all the way to Vancouver in 2 days?

[capjim]

Totally Looking forward to this.
One set back for me is - TWINS Would be Perfect on this pocket trawler. Twins Needed

[RangerAJ]

A very beautiful and capable boat. I am a Ranger and have badge #127. I think I need to have one of these.

[supersteve]

Man, what a beautiful boat. The only design improvement I can possibly see, is to design the passenger seat so it folds flat and extends the counter for when cooking. More prep room for cooking would be beneficial. I would love to have one though.

[LAIRD.]

love to see a test in 10-15knot winds instead of no wind and calm waters

[maxcorder]

Mercury is now making a 600hp V-12 outboard. That should get this tug up to 55 or so if you really want speed. Pricey, though.

[chrispontikakis]

Very nice, taking another step to a higher level, stunning .

[easemailboxes]

the trailerability of this makes it an obvious choice. Unfortunately there are ZERO used OB Rangers on the market. Ihave been studying trailer cruisers capable of blue water, boats over the last 12 months (as I plan to buy) and this is the best trailer boat on the market imo. My truck can only tow 3100kg in spec (Triton) so I may have to gut the boat before I tow it (or get a new truck). Its gorgeous. Now with lockdowns just need the chance to get onboard one.

[kenweiss]

I really enjoyed this presentation, Thank you! I live in Alaska, Aluminum is the preferred material for a boat, but boy howdy is that expensive. These Ranger Tugs are very compelling, but I am concerned about only a single prop in the water. I suppose a trolling motor could be added to limp around if needed, but two engines are preferable. Great Video!

[goaheadskinit]

New to all this boating amazingness... Is this a good starter boat for a family of 6?

[JohnBraman]

wish they had a diesel engine version for the new r27. they had one for older r27 classic version.

[percivalgooglyeyes]

Just about any boat SHOULD handle nice in those smooth conditions. How about when it gets snarky?

[samuelwilliams]

I'd like to see these with a Cox Powertrain diesel 300 on the back. Thatd be an interesting combination 🤔

[Stevgar]

Incorporate a small mast & boom with a solar cell covered sail & you have the ultimate go anywhere until the grey tank fills boat. Beautiful little tug, are there others like it available?

[Imightberiding]

Nice little cruiser but it definitely has the appearance of a small trawler far more than that of a tug. Me thinks it has been wrongly named/labeled. It doesn't have the high bulbous prow, stubby cabin or wide beam of a tug. The only tug-like look is reflected in the radius curved front window structure of the wheel house. It unquestionably resembles the relatively lower, longer, narrower lines of a trawler. Certainly the performance is more cabin cruiser than tug.