Thinking of buying or chartering a Ranger Tug? Get off to the right start with hands on instruction with a Ranger Tug owner.
One of the drawbacks to buying a used Ranger Tug or not being able to take advantage of factory training is that you often wind up with a new-to-you boat that you don’t know much about. I know exactly the position you’re in because I was there, too! And I can tell you firsthand that working with a captain who is unfamiliar with Ranger Tugs is not the best way to learn about yours.
Since buying my 2019 Ranger Tug R-29 CB in September 2022, I have taken it more than 10,000 nautical miles over 1200 hours of active cruising time in all kinds of conditions and all kinds of waterways. I know my boat inside and out and can help you learn all about yours.
Whether you’re brand new to boating or just new to your Ranger Tug — or maybe you’re thinking about buying a Ranger Tug and want to know more about them — I can help you be a smarter, safer boater. I’ll help you with your Classic R-27 (pre 2018 model year), R-29, or R-31. One day, two days, or several days on a cruise — we’ll do the amount of training you want or need.
I have the following dates available on my boat in 2026 in the San Juan Islands of Washington State:
- April 1 to April 24 – I’ll be prepping my boat for the 2026 charter season but can make some time for a 2 to 4 night trip.
- May 30 to June 3 – The boat will be on a maintenance hold but depending on the work that needs to be done, I might be able to squeeze in a day or two of training.
- July 25 to July 31 – The boat will be available for training sessions up to 4 nights.
- September 5 to September 18 – I’ve got the boat for 2 weeks and plan to attend the Ranger Rendezvous at Roche Harbor right after Labor Day. This is an excellent opportunity to see over 200 Ranger Tug and Cutwater boats and attend sessions offered by Fluid Motions. The boat will also be available for training sessions up to 4 nights.
- October 10 to October 16 – The boat will be available for training sessions up to 4 nights.
A shot from the dock at the Ranger Rendezvous at Roche Harbor in September 2023. All of the boats in this photo are Ranger Tugs or Cutwaters.
Of course, I can also do training anywhere in the U.S. or Canada on your Ranger Tug on most dates other than those listed above.
Call or text me to learn more: 509-699-8044. If I don’t answer, leave a detailed message and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Let’s get this done!