Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-06-2017, 03:58 PM   #1
Veteran Member
 
City: Clinton
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 99
Can you do a Loop as a single with a Ranger ?

Just doing a little future window shopping.

Can you do a loop as a single 80 % of the time
with a Ranger 31 CB Tug ?

Just curious.

or any other trailerable trawlers

Any opinions are valued.
ctbarbarian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 04:11 PM   #2
Guru
 
psneeld's Avatar
 
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Sold
Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 28,119
Singlehander?

Single engine?

Single person?

Yes to all.......
psneeld is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 04:13 PM   #3
Guru
 
City: Satsuma FL
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,300
Here is the link to a blog of a woman who single handed a Ranger 25' through the loop.

Tanya's Great Loop Adventure

I would think a Ranger 31 would be very similar.
Donsan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 04:22 PM   #4
Veteran Member
 
City: Clinton
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 99
Single person,
I just don't think I can convince the wife to
leave the grand-kids for a long period of time.

Probably just a few weeks, here and there.

I might try to get a few friends to come along a
few times, but my planning is to go it alone.

I read her book , very interesting but I'm looking
for any Ranger owners with comments.
ctbarbarian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 04:27 PM   #5
Guru
 
Benthic2's Avatar
 
City: Boston Area
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,605
People have done the loop on a jet ski. I think it depends on how comfortable you want to be and what your restrictions are in terms of time and money.
Benthic2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 05:31 PM   #6
FF
Guru
 
FF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
Therefore problem would be locking ,holding position with only one person in the smaller locks.

In big locks ,no sweat there is a floating rider,so a single midship line is fine.

Smaller locks have 2 lines to be handled going up or down.
FF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 07:56 PM   #7
Guru
 
roguewave's Avatar
 
City: Hill Country TX/S.Portland Maine
Vessel Name: bout’ time
Vessel Model: Grady White 282 Sailfish
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 642
The TugNuts • Index page
__________________
..."some gave all, KIA"...
roguewave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 08:39 PM   #8
Guru
 
O C Diver's Avatar
 
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,817
I will be doing the Loop this summer in a 45' boat single handed. If you're very capable handling the boat, the Loop shouldn't be a problem. Getting some experience with docking and locking solo before starting the Loop would be a very good idea.

Ted
__________________
Blog: mvslowhand.com
I'm tired of fast moves, I've got a slow groove, on my mind.....
I want to spend some time, Not come and go in a heated rush.....
"Slow Hand" by The Pointer Sisters
O C Diver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 09:13 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
Cat Daddy's Avatar
 
City: Boyd, Texas
Vessel Name: Cat Daddy
Vessel Model: PDQ mv/34
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 113
I just completed the loop last year, 90 percent single handed. Over 130 locks and 8000 miles. I think boat choice is very important. Your Ranger should be a good choice, with a pilothouse door. The Erie Canal locks are the most difficult, with slimy weighted ropes. Depending on the wind you may only use one rope on the midships cleat(if your boat doesn't have them, plan on adding them). If you are alone in the lock the lockmaster may allow you to "hover". When I asked he said "it's your boat". Fender well, I use a ball fender on each end and 4 or 5 regular down the side. Usually you can tie to the same side each time, but confirm with the lockmaster before you get there.

I kept 6 dock lines attached to cleats, one on each corner and midships on both sides, coiled and tied to the rail with a "gear tie"(Home Depot) so a dock hand could grab it while I was at the helm. That saved my bacon more than once.

The loop is a fantastic trip, and quite a feeling of accomplishment solo.

Rafe
Cat Daddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 10:18 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
HenryD's Avatar
 
City: North Port, FL
Vessel Name: Seven Tenths (sold)
Vessel Model: Mirage / Great Harbour 47
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 477
We did the loop last year, and at times traveled with single handling boaters. Two of them were in 25' (approx.) sailboats. When locking in Ottawa, the lock masters asked for a spectator to help one of the sailboats. A bystander got aboard (with the boater's permission) and took the bow lines. Wind and weather prompted the need for assistance.
HenryD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2017, 10:43 PM   #11
Guru
 
Nomad Willy's Avatar
 
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,738
"Do a loop"
That was a bit confusing. Had visions of people jumping up in the air like gymnastics.
Do "the" loop probably woulda registered.

People have been known to ride jetskis to Alaska though.
__________________
Eric

North Western Washington State USA
Nomad Willy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2017, 12:20 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
Tunajoe's Avatar
 
City: Ventura
Vessel Name: Tatanka
Vessel Model: 32' Nordic Tug
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 240
The Ranger Tugs have bow and stern thrusters. I would think that would make things a bit easier
Tunajoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2017, 06:32 AM   #13
FF
Guru
 
FF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
As most locks operate the norm is to secure the engine.

Not sure the thruster batts could be recharged during distance between some locks.

Oversized 15 inch midship cleat is essential.

Crew might be borrowed from another cruiser .
FF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2017, 06:37 AM   #14
Guru
 
City: Owings, Md
Vessel Name: Graceland
Vessel Model: Mainship 34 MK1
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,380
It also seems possible to start a loop as a couple and find yourself single by the end of it. But that's neither here nor there.
Gdavid is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:32 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012