MENU Testimonials Owner Reviews Steve and Jeanie Ranger Tugs R-27 We have purchased two Ranger Tugs. Couldn’t be happier. The process from initial contact to being handed the keys is a most wonderful experience! The factory support is legendary, and we are proud to call the Ranger Tug team friends. Attending some of the factory functions is tons of fun and a great way to meet folks that share enthusiasm for a quality-built boat! Rich M Ranger Tugs R-31 CB After a bit of delay, most of it as a result of the pandemic, I took delivery of my new R-31 CB from Winter Island Yacht Yard in Salem Massachusetts last month. The pandemic has created a supply chain problem including the acquisition of Sunbrella for my dual Bimini tops as well as from Garmin for my rudder angle indicator. Finally, when all was in order, I attempted to employ the services of a delivery captain to accompany me on the journey from Salem MA to my home port in Stamford CT. To my surprise, I could not find an available captain who was not busy despite making a multitude of phone calls both in and well out of my area as well as searching the internet. Finally, Peter Haywood the owner of the Ranger Tug dealership agreed to take my tug down with me as far as Newport RI. We left early in the morning in a heavy rain and strong gusty winds. As soon as we cleared Salem Harbor, we were in 5-6 foot seas. I looked at Peter and asked him if we should turn back. He said we would be fine and that the boat could easily handle it. Quite frankly, I didn't know if I could. We got beat up all the way down to the Cape Cod Canal. There were no other boats in sight except for an occasional fishing boat in the distance. Things calmed down when we entered the canal. When we got into the notorious Buzzards Bay, the wave pattern changed to sharper waves with more frequency and an uptick in the winds. Again, we got beat up all the way into Newport. In Newport Peter got off of the boat and headed back to Salem as planned. My girlfriend Kara and I took a slip and spent the night hoping to enjoy a good meal and get some well deserved rest. Read More Leon M. Ranger Tugs R-23, R-27 After moving to Seattle from Michigan we spent long hours trying to decide what boat to buy. I like to fish, and my wife wanted a boat that featured more comfort than that offered standard fishing boats. We also wanted a boat that could be used for overnight and extended trips, and was economical to operate and maintain. After hearing about the Ranger Tug brand from a neighbor we went to the Seattle boat show to see them. There we boarded our first Ranger Tug. We were immediately impressed with the craftsmanship, quality, and feeling of comfort they offered. We found value in all the standard options that were included in the base price. We knew right away that this was the brand for us. Also impressive was that the folks at Ranger Tug showed commitment to me having a great experience with their boat. It was clear that they believed in and were committed to a great customer experience with their line of boats. Andrew from Ranger Tug detailed all of the options and we were sold on the R23 and we put down a deposit. Read More Jeff and Barbara Ranger Tugs R-29 CB, R-27 Classic Thank you, Fluid Motion and Ranger Tugs. You have changed the trajectory of fun in our lives! First, let’s start with the boats. The design, fit and finish, ease of handling, and comfort when aboard—in all kinds of weather—distinguishes them from all others in their class. And it never hurts that they are distinctive and good-looking conversation starters, both the cute classics and the modern designs. But really, it is all about the Ranger Tug “ecosystem” built by Jeff Messmer and Andrew Custis—the Pied Pipers of Ranger Tugs. They and their staff are natural problem solvers, not just people who sell boats. And the quality and support from the factory translates to fiercely loyal owners who help each other out wherever they go and, like us, stick to the brand. Again, thanks Ranger Tugs. We are having way too much fun in your boats! Adam M. Ranger Tugs R-27 Really enjoyed the privilege of getting a Factory Delivery experience done by Ivan and Tim of Ranger Tugs. Really great guys who are professional and thorough! Had enough confidence to catch dinner at Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor after my delivery. Thanks again guys. Stafan Ranger Tugs R-25 SC My wife and I purchased a 2010 R25 SC from its original owner in June 2020 and have been enjoying the boat ever since. We are days away from completing our 'maiden" voyage in the Gulf Islands (8 days total) and I don't understand why we didn't get a Tug earlier. We've experienced all types of weather from the sea state 0 (glass looking waters) and clear skies to 25 knots winds and 6-7 feet swells with water going over the boat, and never felt unsafe. Our boat turns heads no matter where we go and I often can't get my maintenance done because everyone wants to ask questions about the boat and it's capabilities. You guys know how to build seaworthy boats, kudos to you and your team. Mary S Ranger Tugs R-27 For anyone contemplating whether the factory delivery experience is worth it or not, let me tell you it is TOTALLY worth it! We got SO much out of the 2 days with Tim Bates and Kenny Marrs. Their patience and attention to detail was awesome! Don't skip out on this experience! Peter Lindsay Ranger Tugs R-25 I have read in published literature and FB post on how reactive Ranger is to customer service. Yesterday I spent maybe 10 minutes on the phone and Ken Marrs, and my Garmin issue was fixed. Sure wish I had called 5 hours earlier. I was thinking I was going to the shop about 2hrs away. Thank you Ken and Ranger. Lots of companies have customer service departments, but Ranger delivers! Greg & Cathy Ranger Tugs R-31 S "To Andrew, Sam & Everyone at Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats, We want to thank you very much for the beautiful few days that we spent with you at the Rendezvous. Even though our R-31S is our second Ranger Tug, this was the first time we were able to make it to the Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats Rendezvous at Roche Harbor. You are all 1st Class when it comes to caring about and taking care of your customers. SECOND TO NONE!!! With you, we always feel as if we’re being cared for by family. We also loved meeting other Ranger Tugs and Cutwater boaters. It is truly a special group of people. Never before have we felt such an immediate friendship with strangers that we meet, than with this group of people. It’s plain to see that your customer base feels the same way we do about your company, your boats, your employees, and your service. Read More Bob. E Ranger Tugs R-27 "Andrew, Ivan, and Tim, Karen and I are more than thrilled with our new baby and want to thank each of you for your separate and collective efforts to make the delivery and orientation a great and memorable experience. Read More Jim & Lisa F Ranger Tugs R-27, R-29 CB We have been serious cruisers since 2005 when we sold our house to move onto our 40-foot boat as we started our first Great Loop adventure (a circumnavigation of the Eastern United States from the Heartland Rivers to the North Atlantic Seaboard, Canada and the Great Lakes). After completing the Great Loop almost twice, we researched another type of boating – trailering, a smaller boat longer distances across country. During our search we looked for several things, a solid trailerable boat with most of the amenities on our 40-foot boat; factory support and community. Ranger Tugs, as a manufacturer, caught our interest from the start of our search for a trailerable trawler because we heard from several owners about the company’s support system, one that went beyond the initial sale. Yes, they had the style and high-quality tug we were looking for. Yes, it met our trailerable and options requirements, and as a bonus, it’s a great-looking boat. We wanted a boat, made in America, with great customer support. Read More Lenny & Louise Ranger Tugs R-25 SC "Good morning Andrew, The Ranger Tug ad on page 18 of the December 2014 issue of BoatU.S. magazine grabbed our attention. It is, like everything else that comes out of Ranger, absolutely true. When we returned to Roche from our trip to Canada, the Customs Officer asked if we had been one of the boats at Rendezvous. Louise said yes and the Officer said, "well I can't remember all of them -- we counted 127 of them. They're nice boats." Read More LaZina & Martin Nethkin R-27 I just wanted to send you an email and tell you how much we appreciate how these Ranger Tugs are built. We were supposed to go to Poulsbo marina with our friends Tony and Lynne who just took delivery of his R27 on Thursday and Friday. We were going to meet up at Des Moines and head out after he was done with Ivan. As it got closer the weather wasn’t looking so good, so we decided to head up Friday morning and spend the night at Des Moines Marina with Tony and hangout and then Head to Poulsbo on Saturday, as it turns out the weather change to small craft advisory later in the day, so we left Everett Marina at 10:00 in the morning to hopefully beat the weather. We had 1-foot waves and an occasional 2-foot waves until just after Elliot bay. We suddenly found ourselves in 4–6-foot waves coming straight at us. We knew at that moment that we could not turn back, we were committed so we continued on. Read More Tim & Mary Ranger Tugs R-25 Sc "I have been in business for 30+ years and it has been a long time since I have met and dealt with someone as pleasant as Kenny. We spent a couple of days with him during the shakedown for our new R-25SC - remember us from the Seattle show? On the first day, we went thru all the systems on the boat and Kenny was not only supremely knowledgeable, but very patient and gracious in answering my millions of questions - some (most??) of which were undoubtedly pretty basic and probably already answered. His comprehensive instruction and orientation gave me a great deal of (probably misplaced) confidence in being able to operate the vessel safely. Read More Michael Ranger Tugs R-31 CB The Ranger Tug is such a great fishing boat-- low gear and rear helm make it a breeze to navigate between boats. The TV fish finder drops down and the fish are in full view. Drop inside if it gets cold. I am a complete novice and I caught a 25+ lb king on our first day fishing. The ranger tug made it possible. Five crabs the next day didn't hurt. The king salmon fish head made for the perfect bait. And the crab pots fit perfectly in the swim step with room to access the dinghy. Read More Alex and Helen Ranger Tugs R-31 S Dear Ivan and Tim, Thank you very much for the excellent training and time you spent with us going through the systems of our new boat patiently explaining all functionality and giving us so many tips how to use it! Thank you for all your help and dedication, you guys are the BEST! Alexis – BIG thank you for guiding us through the process and answering all of our questions! You made the entire thing smooth and painless! Read More Media Mentions Alan Wendt, Lakeland Boating. R-29 CB "Luxury and tugboats may seem at odds — that is, until you step aboard a Ranger Tugs, especially its new R-29 Command Bridge (CB) Luxury Edition." 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