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Some of the boats i am looking at ( Downeast and Trawler , single engine ) don't have a bow thruster . Any recommendations on the different brands ? would be for 30- 40 ft range .

Yes , Lemon-aid has been repaired ( at my cost ... ) and the repair has been given a clean bill of health . She has also been sold . You all will be happy , as I am moving on ..... Actively looking for a Downeast boat or Trawler that is more substantial . Merry Christmas and Happy New year...

Some of you might find highlights of these Lab Results very interesting , I did . We did 2 sample cut outs , They tested tensile , yield and compression strength . They checked for voids in the fiberglass with an electron microscope . An Ash test was done by burning off the resin to see the...

https://youtu.be/tFXf2X4E_qQ

Does any other manufacturers use this technology , or do they have a similar hull design ? Ranger/Cutwater had the patent US5819677A but let it expire many years before the 20 year date . I think it is then public domain ?

I would like input on transferable warranty on brands of boats you have owned . ---- did it cost $ or at no charge ? ----- did you ever have a claim ? and did it go well ? -----Does the MFG have clear warranty information on their website ? I know some manufacturers don't offer a...

Two boat shows start next week ! The Stuart Boat Show and Toronto ( Toronto is only virtual ) . Rather than be dazzled by the fluff..... ask the important questions about construction ----- components ---- and warranty . I will be waiting for summer 2021 --- LEMON AID , the 2018 R27 Ranger...

Wishing all of you Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year ! I thought a festive E card was in order !

We have a 2018 R 27 Ranger Tug that has 2 - 12 '' long hull cracks , port side , about 1/3 back from the bow . We believe it was from blocking . The closest crack to the keel ,is split open like someone took a can opener to it . Some people think water in the crack froze in the boathouse ...

Port Orchard Marina , Oct 7 th 2020 at 5.30 am , no one was onboard thankfully . A R27 Ranger Tug outboard model . Saw online , story and pictures from the newspaper KITSAP SUN .

I am looking forward to summertime 2021 boating already ! My family do most of our boating on the Great Lakes , Love the North Channel and trailering the boat to the Florida Keys . The ultimate goal is the Exumas and area in the Bahamas . We missed the boating season this year to some boat...

Hi everyone , being a newbie on this site , I am going to learn how get around on the site . I would like feed back from members that have went through hull warranty claims with different brands of boats . From minor issues to major hull cracks and interior fiberglass structural issues . I...