$400,000+ Ranger Tug R-31 CB Pocket Motor Yacht Tour Perfect Cruising Trawler for the Great Loop
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Yes, we did it! We finally got you a Tour of a very capable Pocket Motor Yacht - Ranger Tug R-31 CB. What a perfect Cruising Boat for the Great Loop for a couple or a small family! This Tug has so many unique features, it’s pretty spectacular. We absolutely loved the convertible possibilities, the cozy and comfortable flybridge, and the functional and spacious interior. It checks off all the boxes when it comes to a starter yacht as it has everything one would need to comfortably operate it solo. And did I mention it's trailerable trawler?? And you can get one of these brand new for $400,000+ Enjoy the Tour!
The R-31 CB comes in two packages, the Northwest edition starts at $424,937.00 and The luxury edition starts at $439,937.00
😜 Let me know what you guys think of this one in the comments
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Exterior
7:33 Bow
9:11 Command Bridge
12:57 Interior
16:27 the Helm
21:13 Engine Room
22:08 SPECS
23:32 Outtakes
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I used to own the 27' version and my son and I spend quite a few summers cruising around B.C. We have many good memories. The build quality of the Ranger Tug was mixed. They did an admirable job of maximizing space use. The seats are uncomfortable for long term use. There is no vent for the stove/oven and it could get a bit smokey in the cabin. We had the optional diesel heater and it did a great job of keeping us warm on some cool and damp nights. What we did discover, by experience, was that the heater used the same fuel tank as the engine. As the engine used electronic fuel flow to calculate fuel consumption and remaining fuel it would reduce available fuel reserve without telling us. We actually ran out of fuel on our way into Comox. Luckily we has a spare can of diesel. The inverter had to be replaced three times. The fuse for the front thruster was the same as for the windlass and would blow. Took them some time to figure that out. The radar dome assembly had to be replaced. The thrusters are good enough in relatively calm conditions. The Volvo engine control harness was not the correct one resulting in errors. They could not find a correct harness and ended up splicing cables to make it work. When you are on holidays you really don't want to spend time in the shop fixing things like this on a new boat. Seaworthiness? I caution anyone going into heavy seas. The bow is not friendly to oncoming waves resulting in very uncomfortable slamming into the waves. We had to slow down to sub 5 Kt speeds. The boat also rolls a lot. To the extent that the kitchen cupboard doors would fly open and spill the contents. Finally, after a service the technician forgot to tighten the oil cap resulting in quite a mess. Engine instrument warned us of low oil!
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the advise , I did see a few video's on the hull thickness that were not encouraging . Have you seen a Helmsman 31 ? Iv'e been wondering about the Helmsman 31 . A bit wider , a bit more towards displacement on the spectrum of semi-displacement than the R31 ,still trailerable with the right permit and tow vehicle where I live . Seperate head and shower . It's a dated design by comparison but from afar it seems to be a bit more robust maybe .
@@markedward5941 No idea about the Helmsman and I would not trust the reviews for an hones assessment.
Lol I could see this story happening in a movie, but god advice anyway.
Silent Yachts need a Great Loop friendly boat!
Yes please!
A perfect boat for cruising around Chesapeake Bay. Do a little fishing and crabbing. This boat is it.
This is the ultimate weekender you can trailer it Monday to Friday then enjoy all weekend no weekday fee’s at the marina 👏👏👏✌️
What a cutie! Perfect little runaround for 2 people.
"You can trailer this puppy" had me rolling on the floor 😂 and reminded me, why I always always watch your videos!!
🙈😝😂
We have a 2012 R-29 classic.
There is old saying; cruise - 6 people, dine - 4 and sleep - 2.
5:30 "Do you do this on purpose ? What is wrong with you ?" I'm still laughing . Thanks .
lol 🙈🙈🙈
I’m really amazed at all the features this boat has for a 31’. The second toilet was great. Not a porta potty but a real flushable toilet. This is a idea loop boat.
I hear many do the great loop, for those that don't know, when you look up all the canals, rivers, and such, the eastern part of the usa is a giant island, a great loop, many love just doing that,
thanks for sharing
Depending on which routes you take, from what I have read the complete loop including side rivers is around 6k miles. 've done a few parts so far, someday will finish.
What a sweet boar! West coast tripper from Seattle to Alaska on the inland passage! Wow! A little sport salmon fishing, a bit of crabbing, very neat and comfortable mini-ship!
Sounds so fun!
Don’t call Victoria a boar…she is the STAR of the show. 🤣🤣🤣
@@gbsailing9436 I would never! She's a sweety and I love the way she and hubby describe the boats toured. Makes an old salt (blue water salt) wish he could get back out to sea!
@@douggodbey3514 LOL!!! I know, I’m just pulling your leg! And having a bit of fun at Victoria’s expense. Apologies Victoria! No malice intended. 😘
@@gbsailing9436 I've been up and back on the Inland Passage several times. The scenery is awesome and the fishing in-season... Man, the salmon! Man, you gotta experience it to believe! There's a few navigational problems on the Passage, but if you know where they are, no sweat! Stopping off in some of the locations require careful mooring, too. Tides ae fearsome in some places.10 foot tides are common.till, a good adventure and phhotographer's treasure!
Swift trawlers are great boats and roomy for their size, another great tour albeit a tiny boat peeps.
Hiya Vico,
Nice little toy size tug. As you say it has its uses, just not for a disabled person. But again, great use of the room, good decor, well-planned galley. Perfect in its place. Thank you for showing it to us. Great video, but I prefer the asymmetrical hairdo V. Not the best dress for the weather, but you looked great, but then you always look great Dear Lady.
Stay safe, Steve...
Normally, I wouldn't even look at a boat this small. However, despite its size, it has a lot of features that make it 'livable'. Not that I'd use it for live-aboard, it would be perfect for weekends in tight passages, like some of the waterways in Florida. Being trailerable certainly is a plus for that!
glad you found it interesting!
Having been on board I can very confidently say for anymore then a weekend even with just a couple this boat is tiny inside although innovative… the whole “you can trailer it!!” Gimmick has kept the beam incredibly narrow
@@NautiStyles Is it a real powerful tug boat ? More of a luxuary working boat ? Let's go push around some oil tankers ! :-D
Earn money all week by pushing around some heavily loaded bardges too...
Pocket yachts are gimmicky, too small and dangerous for rough conditions.
@@socialseahawksfan9325 Almost any boat is too dangerous for "rough conditions" ... depends on how rough and where you go. Nonsense snob comment ... this boat is quite popular and fills a fairly wide niche. Perfect for Island hopping in the pacific northwest.
Thank you for your well done video! I recently took delivery of my new Ranger R-31 CB and absolutely love her. Downsizing from a larger vessel is never easy but my Ranger R-31 provided all the amenities and than some that I was accustomed to. She is a quality build that is like a Swiss Army Knife with regard to the use of space and functionality. She is economical at displacement speeds but fast when she needs to be. A well thought out and durable boat that never fails to attract attention wherever I go..!
I have always wanted to do, " The Great Loop" . We live on Lake Michigan so we would start from here in late summer.
Fyi, every time I watch you video, ( with I love to watch ) and Rico says, " hard top " it sounds like he is saying, " hot tub" . And I am like, where? No way ! Lol
hahahaha, sowwy! lol
You guys do a great job showing these vessels. I can’t even imagine looking at another boat without your showcase descriptions, so narrative and complete thank you !
That has to be the damn coolest 31' boat I've ever seen. And it sleeps 4 people! That's amazing.and you can do 720 miles at displacement speeds! That's almost enough to do the Great Loop and not have to stop but like 10 or 12 times for fuel.. But I'm sure you wouldn't cruise it at 7 knots the whole time. I think the Hardy, Great Banks, Fleming and Nordhavns are the most popular that do the Great Loop, probably a few others I know I'm forgetting for sure, but this is way less and just as capable.
Nice! so glad you liked it as well!
@@NautiStyles NautiStyles should partner to do a video for any school teaching boating skills. For the little tug boat and larger yachts, how can people learn to pilot their craft ? A nice video interviewing a boating school would be very welcome ! :-)
What is the Great Loop? And can you explain what displacement speed means? I noticed the mileage is more than double than @cruising speed. Thank you. Cheers
It really is impressive how much they packed into such a small boat. It would be perfect for where I live in the northeast of the US. There are plenty of islands within the cruising range of this yacht. I could even store it in the offseason in my yard! No yard fees!
Cool little boat. Looks cozy. Would be great for an adventurous couples honeymoon.
That's a beauty. The price is right. The wheel house doesn't look like an F-16. I love it.
No washing machine so on the Great Loop you'd have to use laundromats in towns. Didn't see a water maker (just have to drink beer and wine, I guess) Looks like a very easy boat to maneuver in tight spaces like canal locks. If you dock in a marina that charges by the foot you're saving money. Easy to single hand probably.
If it were mine I might replace that cockpit sink with a large tub and handwash any garments. Agree that a water maker would be very useful to make this a perfect package.
First world problems
Just drag the dirty clothes behind you for an hour r so🤭
Is there a place for a combo washer dryer?
Beautiful Boat with a Beautiful couple ! Another wonderful tour !
Talk about an amazing little live aboard and with it's range there's no reason I can see you couldn't head out from Florida to spend some time in the Bahamas. What a truly spectacular little vessel that's well appointed and a proven hull design that if you were dumb enough to get caught in bad weather would get you safely through it. The reason I say dumb enough is not meant as an insult it's because with today's weather predictions and the ability to know what's coming there's no reason to get caught in it barring some sort of failure or other circumstance. The thing is she's also more than fast enough to outrun anything you failed to see coming, well almost anything. This would be a dream vessel for me and the fact you can trailer it means no haul out fees or storage fees if you have a property to take her to. Also on the comment about using an RV Garage seeing as how when folded down she's only 10'3" tall there'd be no issues with that and you can easily take her down most major highways/interstates as when folded her clearance is below that of a Tractor Trailer/Big Rig. Now to win the lottery or have some stocks actually pay off and away I'd go...
Lovely small yacht. Thanks for sharing
Someone at my marina just took delivery of one of these this past summer. We have alot of very very nice pleasure craft in our marina. But this ranger just makes you stop and admire how unique and beautiful it is. Always a head turner.
For this to be a modern style "tug", I appreciated the traditional nautical touches in the boat; namely the portholes and louvered wooden doors and trim. Call me an old fogey, but I love portholes and would love to see more of them in a boat like this.
I know in my heart I want a Silent Yacht, or another electric cat. But I find your presentation and insight very knowledgeable and entertaining
You Both are Great, I love watching you even on the ones I can't afford to buy! LOL!
Cool to see these smaller, sub million dollar boats. Hope you have more lined up!
More to come!
I love the light colors and small and charming 1950s feel. Rico and the R-31 boat are pretty nice too I guess.
Love love love it!! So cute 😍.
As an "old man" that travels alone something like this would be perfect!
So ... yes please more reviews on "pocket yachts" would be great!
Love the channel, keep up the great work!
👍
My youngest daughter summed it up the best: “it’s tiny & cute”.
You have an amazing microphone setup. The sound was great even with all the wind.
Thanks Mark, also did some work in post
I love it. I could full time live aboard on this one
Astonishing use of space on Ranger Tugs. Only 31 feet with all the bells and whistles. Adorable boat that can be trailored. Crazy!
It is a SMALL, legally trailerable boat with a very clever layout that adds a feeling of SPACE where none exists. At 75, I'm a decade long RV live aboard guy and I'm looking to return to the water - having spent over twenty years afloat. To me, this is a PERFECT single person live aboard - it's about multiple spaces rather than one cavernous salon, as variety is the spice of life. Thanks "you two" for yet another enjoyable and informative tour.
Your mention of this as a tow-behind to an RV now has me thinking... a strong consideration...
It's absolutely adorable! I really like the seat with table in the front of the yacht.The seats that open on each side of the cockpit are terrific. Love the solar panels! I love the interior!!!!! The galley is awesome!! The oven and sinks are beautiful! The dining table/bed is wonderful! Mosquito screens👌This is an amazingly appointed small yacht!! Love from Vermont
On time and on point. Very cute little yacht.
Indeed!
First I would like to say that I love your videos. I just thought I should clarify the statement that this boat is trailerable. The maximum legal width of a trailer on a road is 8.5 feet in USA and Canada. This is for hooking up and driving anywhere and anytime you want. This boat is trailerable but is considered a wide load and you have to buy a special permit every time you move it.
Thanks for the info! fair enough
In Europe this could only be moved on a semi. Also @ 3 mtrs would be considered to be a wide load. Would need to be craned on & off @ each end. Still a nice boat though. Fair winds & regards from the UK
You two are just brilliant at this. From the repartee, to the acknowledgment of the weather changing mid-show! The realness of your comments about the romantic, and warm ‘feel’ of the ‘little’ 31’ tug; brings a smile to my face. And those out-takes…! Brilliant & chuckle-honest. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🌏
A 2500 truck won’t pull this boat safely. Love these tours. I watch one before bed and dream about escaping on the boat tour. LoL.
Keep up the good work.
We had a boat that was 9 foot 4 wide. I bought 1 wide load permit and never did after that. Never got stopped.
As a single guy with a small dog this is such a delightful tug and the trailerability only makes it more attractive!
Bei diesen Windverhältnissen so eine gute Sound Qualität zu produzieren zeigt Eure Sorgfalt und Qualität beim Arbeiten. Das Boot ist schön und praktisch und lässt sich auf dem Trailer gut einlagern und transportieren.
Hey there’s a small wine cooler here… “that’s pretty cool” says Rico … not understanding the pun in the slightest!! 😂😂😂😂😂 GREAT as always you guys!! Much love 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
What a great little tug would love to take it up and around the Pacific Northwest. "Cheers"
I know nothing about ocean boats, I'm learning from you guys.thanks
"Nordic Tugs" are worth a look.
Thanks
And probably “American Tug” too 🤔
@@artemrodin5130 Definitely
Love it!! That boat is loaded for its size. 👍👍
It sure is!
A mazing bundle of options for speed, comfort and usefulness in a compact vessel.
Appreciate the nice tour, well done little boat.
would love to see a Nautisyles tour of a Selene 40 Trawler
noted
when I put this in my watch later I did because I liked the boat. 2 days later I realize it's nautistyles. You guys always bring the second best content!
Good morning Victoria, great video and outtakes.
What a super little tug! She's a beaut! As always you two give a great survey! I hope this post finds you both well! I wish you two also the very best of what nautical life has to offer. What a couple! Great work. My best regards to the vessels manufacturer.Neat,shipshape,and well designed.Hats of to you all.
Amazing vessel for its size, there’s a lot packed in there.
He was so happy when he saw the cupholders!!!
I love this boat. I could pull it around with my 2500 HD and enjoy it all over. As you mentioned, it is perfect for two people. Thanks for the video!
Right on!
Your videos are just a Pleasure to watch ! Keep 'em coming !
If you happen to see a other tug around this size with out a fly bridge I would be appreciative, and the wind didn't cause any sound problems was able to hear the both of you very clearly great video and a nice tug boat 👍🤙🙂
I've noticed NautiStyles always has very good audio
Will do, thanks guys!
look at the ranger tug 31 s (sedan) no fly bridge
You can get this one without the fly bridge
That'd be awesome right!?! I totally agree! Challenge, Re-Comment if you'd have a sundowner on this!?!?
The oversize road permit to trailer this craft can be quite an adventure in some states. Escort vehicles, designated routes, avoiding low bridges, daylight hours, and dry road conditions only travel is the challenge. The fees are usually nominal and a CDL may or may not be required depending on tow vehicles weight with everything loaded up for an excursion. Be safe.
GREAT job with the wind. It was really not as bad as I expected.
I am not sure about that model but on mine, you could slide the oven door in under the oven when the oven door is open so that the door is not in the way when cooking with people coming and going through the walkway.
Your style and info about the ships is the best around. Both of you add your own style to the tour. Great info all around and some fun while doing it, that is what sets your channel apart. Great work and keep it up.
Cute little tug!
Excellent tour (as usual) I’m not even a boat guy (other than my kayak) but this looks like an amazing, well laid out boat. It amazes me how they lay out these boats and utilize every nook and cranny with unique cool features!
Its hard to go from that bering 77 back to the Ranger tugs... but the tugs are what i can afford... glad you did this walk through
🙈 I totally get it! 😁
Great vid! Sound was awesome despite the wind! Love this little tug! And now I have researched the Great Loop and have something new for the bucket list!
Love your videos. Thank you for the review.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks for watching!
*Glad to see a smaller cruiser covered, and what an eye opener this model is!*
Très bien ce petit croiseur, parfait pour une croisière à deux, en amoureux. Les finitions ont l'air superbes...
This little yacht is absolutely fabulous....great video. Thanks!
Our pleasure!
What's not to like about this boat?! When you want something fancier than a Rosborough but can't afford a Diesel Duck. And the fact that it's trailerable is amazing.
cruising speed of 17 "nuts". awesome! love the outakes!!
lol
I really love all of the Ranger Tugs boats. They pack so much stuff into a small package.
GREAT little Pocket Yacht! Tiny detail you missed, but the Helm seat also folds forward, for even more prep space while in the galley!
Happy to see you made it to the Palm Beach international Boat Show. Over 1000 boats in an amazing setting...we love it here. Always waiting for your reviews every Saturday or more often. The two of you provide a unique chemistry, informative video and information with a flare not provided by anyone else. Thank you.
what fun! I am envious, thanks for taking us along.
Cool little boat !
Fair winds!
New frock! What a lovely 31ft boat packed to the rafters with good ideas. Hydraulic lift for the engine access, how cool is that on a 31? Those mast stays and deck shackles need more thought, they're little toe removers. I'm really looking forward to the vlog on the larger Tug and what about a Maritimo walk through?
This is awesome 👌🏽 👏🏽 thank you both so much.
Love your yacht Videos,your dress is very beautiful Victoria. ⚓🛥💃❤
Thank you Kay-uwe! how are you?
@@NautiStyles I'm feeling good so far. I'll be retied in 14 day.
Great video. Thanks.
Thank youu
What a nice little boat. You are so right, it would be awesome to do the Great Loop. Good size, small draft fuel efficient and just enough room for two. I think you could have a lot of fun on this boat. Thanks as always for a lovely tour!
Cheers
Wow! 🤯 Wow!🤩 Wow!😮. This boat is beautiful and practically perfect for a couple starting out on a boating journey!
The Loop is on my bucket list too! I actually found your channel a year ago while searching for Great Loop boats. Love your channel and am so happy to see you review a Loop-capable boat. Now, I just need to convince my wife!
You folks do a fantastic job as usual. The way that you present even the smallest boat should make a broker envious. Thank you for being so down to earth.
Thank you so much!!! I’m older and retired. I can’t manage or afford a big boat. I also feel inland waters are still capable for me. I had also started looking at Ranger Tugs.
Imagine my joy and surprise to see my favorite nautical couple reviewing one. Thanks a million!!!
I can hardly wait to see you review the larger ones. I’m realizing I’m never going to cruise the sea, but I just might still manage the inland rivers, lakes and inter coastal waterways.
❤️🏆💪🏽😍🥇
Love you guys interaction, it is so natural. Nice tour too.
Nice little tug. It misses two things of importance; dishwasher and clothes washer dryer. But for a limited size it is very well equipped. Nice tour.
If you don’t need that extra cabin, you could modify it for a laundry room and extra storage
Good point!
@@ovmn good point. It's about the right size. And has plumbing. Leave the toilet and still have a day head.
Victoria: “what is wrong with you???” Reco: Lol…..”I don’t know”. Now I’m laughing my butt off. Beautiful little boat guys!
I see these quite often and never realized how complete they are.
NW for sure.
Brilliantly designed and engineered trawler/tug. Love it.
This boat really has a lot in it. Very impressive.
I’m impressed. A lot of features in a small package.
You two make a great presentation team, informative and friendly as you give a very detailed description of the boat.
"The Great Loop" = best excuse to buy a boat ever 😝
Great looking boat. They really use all the space in clever cool ways making every bit as functional as possible. And it looks great.
Amazing, I need one in my life. But I’m also curious about the boat on the starboard side too
You and me both!
Yesssssss! I have loved dreaming about these little boats for a long time, and then my favorite channel does a review? Perfect! 🍻🥂
Thank you so much for showing us a Ranger! Love the look of them and I see many going back and forth here in the PNW. And trailerable! Wow!!
You bet!
Can u do all of the tugs like American and the Nordic. And tell us which Ian’s bigger bang. For your buck thanks keep up the good work
That's a swiss army tug. Incredibly equipped, has everyone a person would need for a liveaboard in a tiny home at sea format! A little tight for a couple and probably too small for a family except for a weekend or short trip. I love this one :)