Rangertugs R-25 User manual

R-25
Owner’s Manual
25802 Pacific Highway South
Kent, Washington 98032
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Tugs. The information contained herein is correct to the best of Ranger Tugs knowledge and the contents may change without notice and
without incurring obligation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2
ABOUT THIS MANUAL………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................................. 4
SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) ...................................................................................... 5
EQUIPMENT LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 6
STARBOARD FITTINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 7
PORT FITTINGS..................................................................................................................................................... 8
MAIN CABIN TOP DECK COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................. 9
STERN COMPONENTS......................................................................................................................................... 10
STERN LIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................... 11
AVAILABLE STORAGE.......................................................................................................................................... 12
FUSE LOCATION &VALUES ................................................................................................................................. 13
MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS..................................................................................................................... 14
BATTERY COMPARTMENT .................................................................................................................................. 15
HOUSE /ENGINE EMERGENCY DC PARALLEL SWITCH ......................................................................................... 16
DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL.................................................................................................................................... 17
AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL, DC BATTERY BANK METER, HELM HEATER CONTROL .................................................. 18
WALLAS STOVE .................................................................................................................................................. 19
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM......................................................................................................................................... 20
CLOSED ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM..................................................................................................................... 21
SEA STRAINER SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 22
RAW WATER WASH DOWN ................................................................................................................................ 23
FRESH WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM..................................................................................................................... 24
SHOWER SUMP.................................................................................................................................................. 25
BILGE PUMP SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................... 26
WASTE SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................................. 27
WASTE SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR PUMP ......................................................................................................... 28
MAST SET UP AND TAKEDOWN .......................................................................................................................... 29
WORKING DECKS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….….30
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................... 31
EXAMPLE OF APREPARATION FOR THE ROAD CHECKLIST ................................................................................... 31
EXAMPLE OF ASPRING PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST................................................................................................. 32
EXAMPLE OF WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................ 33
REFERENCE MATERIAL............................................................................................................................................ 34
CONTACTS.............................................................................................................................................................. 35

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CONGRATULATIONS
The Ranger Tug family has a passion for boating. We are committed to continuous process
improvement in all areas that affect our customer’s satisfaction with our products and
providing great customer service.
SAFETY
Safety is always a concern at Ranger Tugs. Please read all manuals to insure that equipment is
used in a safe manner. We highly recommend attendance in a Coast Guard approved boating
safety course. Such courses are available from the Coast Guard directly or from boating
organizations. Owners should have annual inspections to ensure that all safety equipment is
current.

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SYMBOL GLOSSARY

Attention! –Important Operating or Maintenance Instructions

Attention! –Electrical Shock Hazard
Fresh Water
Black Water
Fuel
STD
Standard Equipment
OPT
Optional Equipment

Hints

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SPECIFICATIONS (Subject to Change Without Notice)
Boat & Anchor Roller & Swim Step
28’ 5”
Length with Swim Platform on trailer
32’
Length Overall
(LOA)
24’ 7” (7m)
Beam
8’ 6” (2.6m)
Draft
26” (.66m)
Displacement
5,750 lbs (2,608kg)
Fuel Capacity
75 US Gal (284L)
Fresh Water Capacity
30 US Gal (1133.5L)
Black Water Capacity
30 US Gal (1133.5L)
Sleeping Capacity
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V-Berth Sleeping Length
6’ 3” minimum
Cabin Interior Height
6” 4” minimum
WaterBridge Clearance w/ No Mast
7’ 6” (2.8m)
WaterBridge Clearance w/ Mast Deployed
12’ (3.65m)
Height on Trailer
w/ No Mast
10’ 9” (3.276m)
Bilge Pumps (2)
12v, AUTO, 750 gph
Shore Power
30amp/115V, w/ 50’ cord
Stereo
AM/FM, 4 speaker,
CD/mp3
Stove, dual electric
Kenyon 120volt
Raw Water Washdown Pump
Johnson Aqua Jet 5.2 GPM
Lewmar Windlass (Pro Series) 1000lb
Maximum Pulling Power (Up to 40’ Boats)
Pro Series 1000 (12v)
(5/16”)
Shower Sump Pump
12V, 500 gph

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Optional Equipment (Subject to Change Without Notice)
Air Conditioning w/ Rev cycle heat
Dometic Environment
16,000 btu
Bruce Style Anchor
16.5lb/200’ Line/50’ Chain
Generator
2.5 KW
Macerator Discharge w/ Y-valve
12v Johnson Macerator
Waste pump
Navigation Package
Garmin 5212, 4kw Radar
Dome, GPS antennae,
Depth finder
Cummins Diesel Inboard Engine
150 hp
Stove/Heater Diesel,
Tank Capacity
Wallas 85DU
2.5 gallon tank

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EQUIPMENT LOCATION
STARBOARD FITTINGS
STD
1235678, Shore Power
OPT
4, Bow Thruster
Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions to ensure proper
performance of each system.
Keel Drain

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PORT FITTINGS
STD
Anchor Locker Drain, Engine Exhaust
OPT
AC, Generator, Bow Thruster, & Macerator
Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions to ensure proper
performance of each system.

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MAIN CABIN TOP DECK COMPONENTS
STD
Mast Take Down Support Rod, Horn, Navigation Lights
OPT
GPS, Radar, Searchlight, Mast

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STERN COMPONENTS
STD
Waste Pump out Cap, Waste Pump out Vent, Diesel Fuel Cap, Diesel Fuel Vent,
Swim Platform, Swim Platform Retracting Ladder, Aft Bilge Pump out, Swim Platform Supports,
Scupper Drains, Stern Eyes, Rudder, Trim Tabs, Propeller
OPT
Stern Thruster, Depth Finder Transducer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Waste Pump out Cap
Waste Pump out Vent
Diesel Fuel Cap
Swim Platform
Diesel Fuel Vent
Aft Bilge Pump out
Swim Platform Retracting Ladder
Propeller
Transducer, Depth Finder
(Internal Mount)
Swim Platform Supports, 4X
Scupper Drains, 2X
Stern Eyes, 2X
Rudder
Stern Thruster
Trim Tabs, 2X
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9
13
14
15
12
11
10
12 4 3
5
6
7
8
8
8
8
9910
10 11
12 12
13
15
14
Z
16 Prop Zinc (Inspect and Replace)
16

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STERN LIGHTS
STD

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AVAILABLE STORAGE
STD

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FUSE LOCATION & VALUES
STD
The DC fuse panel is located behind a hinged access panel on the starboard side in
the V-berth next to the cabin light. Fuses are automotive blade type and all values shown
below are in Amps.
12 VOLT DC
OUTLETS
12 VOLT DC
OUTLETS
WIPERS
30
30
20
20
15
15
5
7.5
SUB PANEL
LIGHTS
HEATER
STEREO
VHF
BILGE ALARM
5
3

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MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS
STD
On Light
Fixture
DC Distribution
Panel
Helm or Main
Cabin Door Switch
Helm or Transom
Door Switch
Helm
Switch Panel
V-Berth Cabin Lights





Chart Lights





Cabin Lights





Walkway Lights





Galley Light





Bathroom Light





Mid Cabin Light





Dining Area Lights






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BATTERY COMPARTMENT
STD
House Batteries, Engine Battery
OPT
Thruster Battery, Thruster Fuses, Diesel Stove Fuse
Diesel Stove
Fuse (15A)
Thruster
Fuses
Thruster/Windlass
Isolation Switch
HOUSE/
ENGINE
EMERGENCY
DC PARALLEL
SWITCH
13
22
13
2
2
HOUSE
ENGINE
THRUSTERS
1
2
3
BATTERIES
HOUSE
BREAKER
(INSIDE
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT)

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HOUSE / ENGINE EMERGENCY DC PARALLEL SWITCH
STD
This switch panel is located in the mid-cabin storage/extra sleeping area just to the
port side of the main cabin entrance door, on the side of the entrance step. The switch is
shown in the normal operational configuration.
Once the EMERGENCY PARALLEL switch is placed in the on position the power from
the HOUSE batteries will be transferred to the ENGINE batteries.

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DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL
STD
The bilge pumps operate automatically with electronic float switches when all switches
and breakers are in the OFF position.
However, the BILGE PUMP and BILGE PUMP2 will run continuously once their switches are
placed in the on position. Monitor the outflow accordingly. Do not run when dry.
OFF
BILGE PUMP
CABIN LIGHTS
OFF OFF
WATER
PRESSURE
REFRIGERATOR
AUTOPILOT
TRIMTABS
CHART LIGHT
DC12 VOLTDISTRIBUTION
10A
10A
10A
20A
20A
20A
15A
15A
15A
15A
15A
10A
10A
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF
BILGE PUMP 2
DINING AREA
LIGHTS
SEARCH LIGHT
HOLDING TANK
PUMP
GPS/PLOTTER
OPT
OPT
OPT
OPT
STD
STD
STD
STD
STD
STD
STD
STD

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AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL, DC BATTERY BANK METER, HELM
HEATER CONTROL
STD

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WALLAS STOVE
OPT
Wallas 85DU Stove, Dual Burner, Heater, Diesel, 2.5 gallon tank
(Refer to Wallas Owners manual for proper priming and reset functions.)
 Stove has a separate diesel fuel tank as shown below. Remove tank from vessel for
adding fuel. DO NOT OVERFILL. Allow for fuel expansion.
Stove
Stove Fuel
Line
Stove Diesel
Fuel Tank.
Access from
starboard aft
storage.
Wallas Exhaust

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ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
STD
OPT
Mase 2.5 KW Diesel Generator
Engine
Fuel
Return
Racor Fuel
Filter
Fuel Shut
Off Valve
Fuel
Fill Hose
Fuel
Vent Hose
Fuel
Pick Up
Fuel
Fill
Fuel
Vent
Mase
2.5KW
Fuel
Pick Up

There is a secondary on engine fuel filter that is not shown on this drawing. You will be
able to find information about this filter in the diesel engine manual supplied with your boat.