Rangertugs R-27 User manual

R-27
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
CONGRATULATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SYMBOL GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................................. 4
SPECIFICATIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) ...................................................................................... 5
EQUIPMENT LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 6
STARBOARD FITTINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 6
PORT FITTINGS..................................................................................................................................................... 7
MAIN CABIN TOP DECK COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................. 8
STERN COMPONENTS........................................................................................................................................... 9
STERN LIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................... 10
AVAILABLE STORAGE.......................................................................................................................................... 11
FUSE LOCATION &VALUES ................................................................................................................................. 12
MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS ..................................................................................................................... 13
BATTERY COMPARTMENT .................................................................................................................................. 14
POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P.D.P) ................................................................................................................ 15
DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL, DC BANK METER, HEATER CONTROL........................................................................... 16
AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL &ROTARY SWITCH ...................................................................................................... 17
FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE, GENERATOR &WEBASTO FURNACE ............................................................................... 18
CLOSED ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM..................................................................................................................... 19
SEA STRAINER SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 20
RAW WATER WASH DOWN ................................................................................................................................ 21
FRESH WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 22
SHOWER SUMP .................................................................................................................................................. 23
BILGE PUMP SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................... 24
WASTE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................. 25
WASTE SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR PUMP ......................................................................................................... 26
MAST SET UP AND TAKEDOWN .......................................................................................................................... 27
RANGER TUG R-27 WIRING SCHEMATIC (ACC. 1) ................................................................................................ 28
RANGER TUG R-27 WIRING SCHEMATIC (ACC. 2) ................................................................................................ 29
RANGER TUG R-27 WIRING SCHEMATIC (ACC. 3) ................................................................................................ 30
RANGER TUG R-27 WIRING SCHEMATIC (LIGHTING) ........................................................................................... 31
RANGER TUG R-27 WIRING SCHEMATIC (P.D.P.) ................................................................................................. 32
RANGER TUG R-27 WORKING DECK ........................................................................................................................ 33
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 34
EXAMPLE OF APREPARATION FOR THE ROAD CHECKLIST ................................................................................... 34
EXAMPLE OF ASPRING PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST................................................................................................. 35
EXAMPLE OF WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................ 36
REFERENCE MATERIAL............................................................................................................................................ 37
CONTACTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 38

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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
30’
Length with Swim Platform on trailer
35’
Length Overall
(LOA)
27'
Beam
8’ 6”
Draft
26”
Displacement
6,200 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
100 US Gal
Fresh Water Capacity
40 US Gal
Black Water Capacity
30 US Gal
Sleeping Capacity
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V-Berth Sleeping Length
6’ 3” minimum
Cabin Interior Height
6” 6” minimum
WaterBridge Clearance w/ Mast Deployed
12’ (3.65m)
WaterBridge Clearance w/ Mast Down
8’8”
Height on Trailer with with Mast Down
11’8”

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EQUIPMENT LOCATION
STARBOARD FITTINGS
STD
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Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions to ensure proper
performance of each system.

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PORT FITTINGS
STD
Anchor Locker Drain, Engine Exhaust & Bow Thruster
OPT
AC, Generator, Bow Thruster, Macerator & Webasto Furnace
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
Horn, Navigation Lights, Radar Reflector, Searchlight
OPT
GPS & Radar

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STERN COMPONENTS
STD
Waste Pump out Cap, Waste Pump out Vent, Diesel Fuel Cap, Diesel Fuel Vent,
Fiberglass Swim Platform, Swim Platform Retracting Ladder, Swim Platform Supports, Scupper
Drains, Stern Eyes, Rudder, Trim Tabs, Stern Thruster, Propeller, Prop Zinc
OPT
Depth Finder Transducer, Propane Locker Drain,

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STERN LIGHTS
STD