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
WaterBridge Clearance w/ Mast Deployed
12’ (3.65m)
WaterBridge 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
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AVAILABLE STORAGE
OPT
V-berth Bow Storage, Cockpit Seat Storage, Port Step Storage
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FUSE LOCATION & VALUES
STD
The DC fuse block 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.
STD
The P.D.P (Power Distribution Panel) fuse block is located underneath the port side
hinged cockpit step. Fuses are automotive blade type and all values shown below are in Amps.
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MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS
STD
On Light
Fixture
DC Distribution
Panel (On First)
Main Cabin
Door Switch
Helm or Transom
Door Switch
Helm
Switch Panel
V-Berth Cabin Lights
Chart Lights
Cabin Lights
Walkway & Cockpit Lights
Galley Light
Head Light
Mid Cabin Lights
Dining Area Light
Overhead Cockpit Light
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BATTERY COMPARTMENT
STD
House Batteries, Engine Battery, Thruster Battery, Inverter/Charger, Engine ECM
Fuse (100 AMP), Inverter Fuse (175 AMP), Inverter/Charger Cutoff Switch
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POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (P.D.P)
STD
This Power Distribution Panel is located underneath the port side hinged cockpit
step.
Once the EMERGENCY PARALLEL switch is placed in the on position the power from
the HOUSE batteries will be transferred to the ENGINE battery. Use only for EMERGENCY.
All fuses hooked directly to the battery switches are labeled and powered all the
time whether the switch is set to the on or off position.
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DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL, DC BANK METER, HEATER CONTROL
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.
The Heater Control will operate the fan speed of the Heater Craft Heater. The Heater
Craft Cabin Heater will only warm as the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
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AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL & ROTARY SWITCH
STD
AC Distribution Panel, Windlass Breaker
OPT
AC Rotary Selector Switch. Available with Generator
The AC Rotary Switch Selector Switch will determine which source of incoming 120 Volt
power to use for your AC Distribution Panel.
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FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE, GENERATOR & WEBASTO FURNACE
STD
Yanmar 4BY2-180
OPT
Mase 2.7 KW Diesel Generator, Webasto Furnace
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.
Fuel shutoff and all fuel fittings are located inside the hatch as you enter the main cabin.
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CLOSED ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
STD
Provides alternate heating system for the Fresh Water Heater and provides primary
heating source for the Forced Air Cabin Heater. This system is also designed to provide cooling
to the internal components of your engine. Please refer to your engine operations manual for
more information.
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SEA STRAINER SYSTEM
STD
Multi Port Sea Strainer for Engine, Marine Toilet and Raw Water Washdown
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