Jim and Lisa Favors just took delivery of their new Ranger Tugs 25 near the factory south of Seattle, and it has a red hull, just like their two previous Rangers, and it’s named Kismet, just like their two previous Rangers.
Even though this is the Favors’ third Ranger Tug, and the smallest (they had started with a 27 and then moved up to a 29), and they have owned boats and cruised for most of their adult lives, they signed up for Ranger’s new-owner factory orientation. Available to all new owners, the orientation is a two-day, on-the-water session where factory reps go through all the systems and boat operations so owners will know how everything works and will feel at home on their new vessel.
The first day, Lisa wrote on their blog, trailertrawlerlife, Ivan Guzman took them through all the boat’s systems and the overall operation of the boat. On the second day, Tim Bates emphasized the electronics and engine maintenance.
Lisa said they had never owned an outboard-powered boat before, so they had a lot of questions, and they also practiced docking. The Ranger 25 comes with a standard bow thruster, and you use the outboard in lieu of a stern thruster. She said they also spent time learning about the lithium-ion batteries, since they opted not to have a genset (for the first time) on the 25.
Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, the Favors have owned a Four Winns 21, a Silverton 31, a Silverton 32, a Fathom Trawler 40, and then the Ranger 27 and 29. They have cruised all over the United States, and have completed the Great Loop once and most of a second time.
They decided to downsize to the Ranger 25 so they could have more power to enjoy watersports with their grandchildren. With a beam of just 8’ 6”, it is trailerable without having to obtain any permits. The 25 has a top speed of 37 knots and a cruising speed of 21 knots.
LOA: 29’8”; Beam: 8’6”; Draft, motors down: 2’10”; Disp.: 6,500 lbs.; Fuel: 99 gals.; Water 34 gals.; Power: 1×250-hp Yamaha. Read more:
https://trailertrawlerlife.com/factory-delivery-experience/?
