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Ranger Tugs R-29 Classic

Built 2009–2014 by Ranger Tugs

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About the Ranger Tugs R-29 Classic

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Ranger Tugs R-29 Classic
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Built
2009–2014
Builder
Ranger Tugs
Length
29 ft
Beam
10 ft
Draft
2.33 ft
Displacement
9,250 lb
Hull / keel
semi-displacement
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
150 gal
Water
70 gal
Holding
40 gal
Water heater
6 gal · standard
Generator
factory option
Bow thruster
standard
Stern thruster
standard
Steering
Ultraflex
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
  • Fuel 150 gal
    “Fuel Capacity (Main tank) 120 gals. / Fuel Capacity (Auxiliary tank) 30 gals” — brochure, pdf.nauticexpo.com · “The main tank is 120 gallons and the auxiliary is 30 for a total of 150 Gallons” — search excerpt (2010), seattle.boatshed.com
    The builder's R-29 specification sheet (Fluid Motion LLC of Kent, WA; 29 ft long and 9,250 lb, so the Classic) lists a 120 gal main tank and a 30 gal auxiliary, 150 in all; our earlier 120 was the main tank only. The sheet doesn't mark the auxiliary as optional, and a 2010 listing confirms 120 plus 30.
  • Water 70 gal
    “Water Capacity 70 gals.” — brochure, pdf.nauticexpo.com
  • Holding 40 gal
    “Holding Tank Capacity 40 gals.” — brochure, pdf.nauticexpo.com
  • Water heater 6 gal · standard
    “Ranger Tugs R-29 Standard Equipment ... Hot water tank, 6 Gallon” — builder (2009), cdn.prod.website-files.com
    Builder 2009 R-29 standard-equipment and option sheet lists a 6 gal hot water tank as standard; heating method not stated (30 A/115 V shore power and a 2000 W inverter are standard).

Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.

Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
  • Bow thruster standard
    “Ranger Tugs R-29 Standard Equipment ... Thrusters, bow and stern” — builder (2009), cdn.prod.website-files.com
    Side-Power — Builder's owner's manual reference table names the thruster maker only.
    “Thrusters - Side Power (Reference material: equipment / original manufacturer)” — owner's manual, tugnuts.com
  • Stern thruster standard
    “Ranger Tugs R-29 Standard Equipment ... Thrusters, bow and stern” — builder (2009), cdn.prod.website-files.com
    Side-Power
    “Thrusters - Side Power” — owner's manual, tugnuts.com
  • Steering Ultraflex
    “Steering System - Ultraflex (Reference material: equipment / original manufacturer)” — owner's manual, tugnuts.com
    The builder's R-29 owner's manual (version for the Yanmar 6BY2-260 classic boat) names Ultraflex as the steering maker but not whether the system is hydraulic or mechanical; the 2009 spec sheet doesn't mention steering.

Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.

Trailerable tug-style cruiser; lightweight hull with modest offshore ability. Bow and stern thrusters, hinged mast and remote spotlight were standard. Fuel 120 gal standard, 180 gal optional. Single 260 hp Yanmar cruises 12-14 knots. Replaced by the R-29 CB in 2017.

Engines fitted

Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.

Generator

factory option

“Available Factory Options ... Generator, Mase 4 KW with Soundshield $9980” — builder (2009), cdn.prod.website-files.com

A Mase 4 kW generator with sound shield was a factory option at introduction (2009).

Generators are often replaced or added — check the unit's own plate before ordering parts.

Manuals and brochures online

Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.

Known problems for this model

No well-sourced problem reports found yet.

Model sources (9)

hmy.com · tugnuts.com · canadianboating.ca · tugnuts.com · moderntugspreowned.com · tugnuts.com · pdf.nauticexpo.com · cdn.prod.website-files.com · tugnuts.com

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