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Trailerable Tug/Trawler under 30 feet
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Alaskaflyer
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There's a couple of threads going recently discussing this, though your weight range is lighter than some other requests.
Cutwater alternative to the Ranger should also be looked at.
C-Dory really isn't a trawler or tug but is often mentioned.
But, a couple of things to ask yourself and others...all the normal (but smaller versions of) features of a galley needed or desired, or not?
How many people should she sleep comfortably? This is where the Ranger and Cutwaters shine over most if not all others in this class (non-cruiser), if you want true berths for three or four people without folding down a table.
Do you care whether inboard, outboard, or IO drive...diesel, or gasoline powered? Built-in AC power generation? For that matter, air conditioning?
Most in this size are planing vessels instead of more traditional tugs. There are trailerable pocket trawlers with more of a displacement hull, but they are either much larger while still being technically trailerable, or becoming dated. For years I wanted an Albin 25 or the older gen. Albin 27 FC, but never found one I liked in the area that I was looking (Great Lakes at the time.)
Cutwater alternative to the Ranger should also be looked at.
C-Dory really isn't a trawler or tug but is often mentioned.
But, a couple of things to ask yourself and others...all the normal (but smaller versions of) features of a galley needed or desired, or not?
How many people should she sleep comfortably? This is where the Ranger and Cutwaters shine over most if not all others in this class (non-cruiser), if you want true berths for three or four people without folding down a table.
Do you care whether inboard, outboard, or IO drive...diesel, or gasoline powered? Built-in AC power generation? For that matter, air conditioning?
Most in this size are planing vessels instead of more traditional tugs. There are trailerable pocket trawlers with more of a displacement hull, but they are either much larger while still being technically trailerable, or becoming dated. For years I wanted an Albin 25 or the older gen. Albin 27 FC, but never found one I liked in the area that I was looking (Great Lakes at the time.)
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mvweebles
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Rosborough 26 is a way cool little boat. Outboard engine would be my choice, but comes in I/O too
CamoPirate
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I have a Ranger tug R25 2009 with 400 hours on it. She is totally enclosed with a canvas cockpit, every option even satellite tv. Includes 2 axle trailer and a Zodiac dinghy with a yamaha 2.5hp 4 stroke outboard. All 5 trailer tires are less then a year old. Price is 115000 for the whole package. . I tow it easily with a Ford 150 Any interest (231) 675-2605
TStiles
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That's undeniably a Sam Devlin design boat in the photo. Sam designs/builds beautiful boats that are as rugged as they get. Google Devlin Designing Boatbuilders and you'll be awed by his designs. He occasionally has used boats available. Check out his website.
Sam is located in Olympia, Washington and his boats are all over the world.
Sam is located in Olympia, Washington and his boats are all over the world.
IronZebra
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Might look at the Atlas Acadia 25. The come in both diesel and outboard.
https://acadia25.com/acadia-25/
https://acadia25.com/acadia-25/
If you’re still looking, I have a Cutwater C26 2015 with trailer. The engine had 364 hours and boat is in bristol condition (excellent). Many extras. Text for photos and details: 518-321-8608
I don't know if the OP is still looking (would be nice to find out what he chose if he did).
Just a note: A buddy bought a new 2018 F-150 all decked out for towing. Tow package, integral brake controller, extra wide mirrors, larger fuel tank. In other words, pretty much anything you could add to make it better for towing.
Turns out, the hitch itself was pretty minimal, IMO. And it was only rated for 1,000# tongue weight. So just something to think about, since it's rated for 11,000#. (He later traded it in for an F-250 and the hitch was what you'd expect - tied back into frame etc. more obviously.)
The F-150 was great to drive. I'd just be a bit loath to get up near limits on it, especially if you have a lot of tongue weight. For example many travel trailers trailers have closer to 15% tongue weight, which on 11,000# would be 1,650# and well over limit. Of course on boats it's potentially easier to adjust that by shifting the boat or wheel carriage on the trailer as long as it all still adds up correctly for trailer dynamics.
PS: Crandola, out of curiosity, do you know the tongue weight on your Cutwater, when loaded for cruising/traveling?
Just a note: A buddy bought a new 2018 F-150 all decked out for towing. Tow package, integral brake controller, extra wide mirrors, larger fuel tank. In other words, pretty much anything you could add to make it better for towing.
Turns out, the hitch itself was pretty minimal, IMO. And it was only rated for 1,000# tongue weight. So just something to think about, since it's rated for 11,000#. (He later traded it in for an F-250 and the hitch was what you'd expect - tied back into frame etc. more obviously.)
The F-150 was great to drive. I'd just be a bit loath to get up near limits on it, especially if you have a lot of tongue weight. For example many travel trailers trailers have closer to 15% tongue weight, which on 11,000# would be 1,650# and well over limit. Of course on boats it's potentially easier to adjust that by shifting the boat or wheel carriage on the trailer as long as it all still adds up correctly for trailer dynamics.
PS: Crandola, out of curiosity, do you know the tongue weight on your Cutwater, when loaded for cruising/traveling?
Fair enough. I have thought of moving to that type of boat (constant debate between that or a non-trailerable "in the water" boat).
Alaskaflyer
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There’s a Rosborough 246 with trailer for sale in Juneau if anyone wanted the bother and expense of putting it on the ferry or a transport back down (or moving to SE Alaska. )
There’s also the Great Harbor TT35. These are trailer trawlers.
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019-great-harbour-tt35-7948175/
2009 Ranger Tug
I don't know whether I responded to this or not. I have a Ranger Tug RC25 for sale that I pull with a Ford 150 if you'd like more info email jeffimac@yahoo.com
I don't know whether I responded to this or not. I have a Ranger Tug RC25 for sale that I pull with a Ford 150 if you'd like more info email jeffimac@yahoo.com
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