would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on your dinghy and electric motor…range, reliability, and recharging. thanks again for your wonderful videos and sharing your beautiful family’s adventures. I agree with others that you have achieved a great balance between your personal adventures while keeping the boating experience and information at the forefront, seems simple but so many lose that focus…bravo to your inherent discipline on the "message". Best wishes to you and your family’s future journeys..that little girl is going to have an incredible head start in life because of your travels.
Thank you for the lovely comments! Boating season is winding down, so I plan to put out more videos soon! Regarding the dinghy and electric motor- they’re a great solution for a boat like this. It’s not particularly fast (4-5 knots, maybe?) but since the Ranger Tug has a fairly shallow draft, you’re probably not anchoring far from your destination. It’s WAY lighter and easier to install than the 6hp Yamaha we used to have. I’d estimate we get 10-15 miles on a charge, cruising at 50% power or less. I normally recharge it when we’re on dock shore power, but have used the generator occasionally.
I really enjoyed your videos, i know a young family has many time demands but I sure wish you would make a few more, maybe one telling us about your beautiful ranger tug…thanks again.
Haha! Well, spoiler alert, but I invite you to check out our Instagram account @hop_tug It’s a perfectly capable boat for the Bahamas, but since it’s designed to be trailerable, it’s more susceptible to sea conditions than a bigger, heavier boat.
Your videos are my sales pitch to my wife for getting a Ranger Tug. You do a great job at capturing the adventure and experiences off the boat, while keeping boating front and center. Thank you!
My understanding of Minnesota law is that all vehicles over 10k gvw are supposed to stop. Some weigh stations actively message you to pull in, I can’t remember if this was one.
I live near Elk River, MN and just recently discovered Ranger Tugs. Love them. The 31 CB is probably the one I would most like myself. Keep the vids coming. We went to the Apostles a couple years ago and loved it. Hoping to get to Isle Royale this year or next.
I pull over depending on what the sign says - sometimes they say “all vehicles over xxx lbs” or it’s a digital sign that specifically directs me to exit for the station. I figure it’s better to stop when unnecessary vs the other way around!
I really enjoyed that tour of the Island. Well done and thanks for sharing. I hope you stop by Washburn Marina and get out in the islands again this year. Maybe I'll see you again. I'm looking forward to EP 4. Take care.
Bad boaters everywhere. Anywhere near shore kids should have vests. Only takes one runaway boar. Coming from a commercial fisherman. Great memories cheers
When I had my Ranger Tug I would usually break my trip to Isle Royale into a two day trip. GM to Horseshoe Bay day one then onto The Island day 2. Good times.
Thanks for watching! We love GM in all seasons and have been going for years. Never spotted your RT there though! Seems like the perfect boat for some weekend coastal cruising
Thank you from Ireland , nice video , towable boating doesnt really exist here , country is small. However it looks great in US . And the nae sayers / critics need to get a life . Good job .
Oh wow, thanks! I’d love to see Ireland someday. There is actually a Ranger Tug almost identical to ours that was shipped to Europe last summer - I believe he either did cross from the UK to Ireland, or is planning to, so keep an eye out! The boat is called “Sweet Love”
Well, I know you also made it to Paducah. That is how I learned about Hoppy Trails Tug. Some beer runner left a sticker on a city dock fuel pump. *<(:-) Found while tuned in with "Back Waters and Back Roads."
Darned kids and their graffiti! 😋 Thanks for posting! There’s maybe 2 or 3 of those stickers out there, so it’s fun to know that someone took notice! We’re presently traveling the Great Loop and there will be more videos coming in the future, so I hope you’ll stop by again!
Do you know the GVWR on your trailer? We have restrictions in Florida that other states don’t have. If the sum of the truck and trailer GVWR is over 26k, you have to have a CDL.
Nothing beats the Trent/Severn waterway system in Ontario, Canada for a great boating vacation. Travel from Lake Ontario all the way to Georgian Bay passing through many lakes, rivers and locks. I've done it. An amazing trip.
awesome boat. i had a look at these. but I just didnt feel good spending that much with out keeping it in a heated garage during the winter. And my garage isnt exactly tall enough.
Only 180 gallons for a 30ft massive heavy boat? What’s the range fucking 90 miles? Who the hell would put such a small tank in a big boat like that. My 27 Cape Horn CC has a 180 gallon tank for Christ sake
