Rangertugs R-27 User manual

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R-27 Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
Stern Components ................................................................................................ 8
Main Cabin And Cockpit Lights .............................................................................. 9
Fuel System, Engine, Generator ............................................................................. 10
Raw Water / Sea Strainer System ........................................................................... 11
Fresh Water Plumbing System ................................................................................ 12
Shower Sump ........................................................................................................ 13
Bilge Pump System ................................................................................................ 14
Waste System With Macerator Pump ..................................................................... 15
Air Conditioning ................................................................................................... 16
Webasto Furnace .................................................................................................. 17
Solar Panel ............................................................................................................ 18
Battery Configuration ............................................................................................ 19
Fuse Location & Values .......................................................................................... 20
Fuse Location & Values .......................................................................................... 21
Ac Distribution Panel & Rotary Switch .................................................................... 22
12V Helm Control Operation ................................................................................. 23
Ranger Tug R-27 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 1) ........................................................... 24
Ranger Tug R-27 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 2) ........................................................... 25
Ranger Tug R-27 Wiring Schematic (Acc. 3) ........................................................... 26
Ranger Tug R-27 Wiring Schematic (Lighting) ........................................................ 27
Ranger Tug R-27 Wiring Schematic (P.D.P.) ............................................................. 28
Ranger Tug R-27 Working Deck ................................................................................... 29
Care And Maintenance ................................................................................................ 30
Example Of A Preparation For The Road Checklist .................................................. 30
Example Of A Spring Pre-Launch Checklist ............................................................. 31
Example Of Winter Storage Checklist .................................................................... 32
Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 36

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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 priority at Ranger Tugs. Please read all manuals to ensure 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 inspec-
tions to ensure that all safety equipment is current.
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a recreational marine vessel can expose
you to chemicals including engine exhaust,
carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure,
avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
this vessel. For more information go to
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.
Prop 65 Boat Owner’s
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Notes on use of the above:
27 CCR § 25607.18
§ 25607.18. Recreational Vessel Exposure Warnings -
Method of Transmission. [Operative August 30, 2018]
(a) A warning for exposures that occur during the operation
or maintenance of a recreational vessel as defined in California
Harbor and Navigation Code Section 651(t) meets the
requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content
requirements in Section 25607.19 and is provided as follows:
(1) The warning is printed in the owner's manual for the
specific recreational vessel, in no smaller than 12-point type
enclosed in a box printed or affixed to the inside or outside
of the front or back cover of the manual or on the first page
of the text, and;
(2) The warning is provided on a hang tag readily visible from
the helm of the vessel printed in no smaller than 12-point type.

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

SPECIFICATIONS
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(Subject to Change Without Notice)
R-27
Length .......................................................................................... 27’ 0” 8.2 m
Length Overall – motor up ............................................................ 34’ 6’’ 10.5 m
– motor down ....................................................... 32’ 9’’ 10 m
Length Overall on Trailer – motor up ............................................. 40’ 7’’ 12.4 m
– motor down ........................................ 38’ 8’’ 11.8 m
Beam ............................................................................................ 8’ 6” 2.6 m
Draft – motor up ........................................................................... 21” .5 m
– motor down ...................................................................... 33” .8 m
Weight, Dry with motor ................................................................ 7,000 lbs 3,175 kg
Water Bridge Clearance (mast down) ............................................ 8’ 1” 2.5 m
Height on Trailer (mast down) with radar ...................................... 11’ 5” 3.5 m
Fuel Capacity ................................................................................ 150 gal 568 L
Water Capacity (fresh) ................................................................... 40 gal 151 L
Holding Tank Capacity .................................................................. 30 gal 114 L

EQUIPMENT LOCATION
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STARBOARD FITTINGS
1 2 3 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
4 5 6 9 10
Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions
to ensure proper performance of each system.
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➊ Aft Sink, Cooler Drain &
Motor Well Drain
➋ Aft Bilge
➌ Center Bilge
➍ Compartment Blower/Exhaust
➎ Compartment Blower/Exhaust
➏ Webasto Exhaust (NW Only)
➐ Water Tank Vent
➑ Waste Tank Vent
➒ Webasto Fresh Air Intake (NW Only)
➓ AC Exhaust (LE Only)
Shower Sump
Forward Bilge
Head Sink Drain
Bow Thruster
Anchor Roller
Windlass
Radar
TV Antenna
Anchor Light
Fuel Fill
Water Fill
Trailering Side Marker Light
➍➏
➑ ➒
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11
13
13
12
12
14
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15
15
16
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17
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18
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➐
➎
➌➋➊ ➓
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PORT FITTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14
10 11 12 13 15
Keep all vents, drains and exhausts clear of any obstructions
to ensure proper performance of each system.
➊ Anchor Locker Drain
➋ Bow Thruster
➌ Radar
➍ TV Antenna
➎ Anchor Light
➏ Trailering Side Marker Light
➐ Fuel Vent w/Charcoal Canister
➑ Macerator Thru-Hull
➒ Cabin Sink Drain
➓ Diesel Heater Fill
Generator Air Intake (LE Only)
Generator Exhaust (LE Only)
Propane Locker Drain
Strainer Relief Overflow
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
11
13
12
14
➓
➏➐
12
11
14
13
➒
➑

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STERN COMPONENTS
STE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
➊
➋
➌
➍➍
➊ Ski Post
➋ Pullout Fresh Water Shower
➌ Fuel Fill
➍ Swim Platform Courtesy Light
➎ Trailer Reverse Lights
➏ Trailer Running Lights
➐ Trailer Turn/Brake Lights
➑ Cockpit Scupper Drains
➒ Trim Tabs
➓ Underwater Lights
Drain Plug
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11
➑➑
➒ ➒
➎ ➎➏ ➏➐ ➐
➓➓

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MAIN CABIN AND COCKPIT LIGHTS
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Indirect LED
Push On/Off
LED Lights Push On/Off
LED Lights
Lighting
Cabin lighting
Switch on
fixture
Switch on
fixture
Head light
Switch
V-Berth Indirect
LED Light Switch
Courtesy / LED
Visor lighting
Underwater
Lights

FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE, GENERATOR
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Yamaha 300
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 engine manual supplied with your boat.
Pressure Relief Fuel System
Fuel System with Vent Filter
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Primary fuel/
water seperator
Fuel to
engine
Primer
Bulb
Vent filter
Fuel fill Fuel vent
Fuel vent
Fuel Tank
Fuel sender
Primary fuel/
water seperator
Fuel to
engine
Primer
Bulb
Fuel fill Fuel vent
Fuel Tank
Fuel sender

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RAW WATER / SEA STRAINER SYSTEM
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• Multi port sea strainer for head and raw water wash down pump.
Generator
Multi Strainer
Generator
Strainer Relief
Overflow Thru Hull
Raw Water Washdown
Head Raw Water
Multi Strainer
Thru-hull/Valve
Multi Strainer
Strainer Relief
Overflow Thru Hull Raw Water Washdown
Head Raw Water
Multi Strainer
Thru-hull/Valve
• A/C Raw Water Input
• Generator raw water thru-hull strainer
R-27 LE R-27 NW

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FRESH WATER PLUMBING SYSTEM
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40 Gallon Fresh Water Tank, 5.3 Gallon Hot Water Heater, 3.5 GPM Fresh Water Pump.
Disinfecting The Fresh Water System
Water fill
Water vent
Cabin sink
Water
Pump
Head
sink
Water heater
Transom showerCockpit sink
Sender
H-23
7/14
© 2014 American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.
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APPENDIX - POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
The information contained in this appendix provides supplementary data about disinfecting a potable water system.
A SUGGESTED METHOD OF DISINFECTION
Perform the following steps in the order indicated:
a. Flush entire system thoroughly by allowing potable water to flow through it;
b. Drain system completely;
c. Fill entire system with a chlorine solution having a strength of at least 100 parts per million, and allow to
stand for one (1) hour. Shorter periods will require greater concentrations of chlorine solution. See Table I
d. Drain chlorine solution from entire system;
e. Flush entire system thoroughly with potable water;
f. Fill system with potable water.
Table I shows how much disinfecting agent is required to make up various quantities of 100 parts per million chlorine
solution.
TABLE I – CHLORINE CONCENTRATIONS
Amount of chlorine compound required for 100 ppm solution
Solution
(Gallons)
Chlorinated Lime
25% (ounces)
High Test Calcium
Hypochlorite 70%
(ounces)
Liquid Sodium
Hypochlorite 1% (quarts)
5
0
.
3 0
.
1 0
.
2
10 0
.
6 0
.
2
0
.
4
1
5
0
.
9 0
.
3 0
.
6
2
0 1
.
2
0
.
4 0
.
8
30 1
.
8 0
.
6 1
.
2
5
0 3
.
0 1
.
0
2
.
0
100 6
.
0
2
.
0 4
.
0
NOTE: This table contains information taken from the Handbook on Sanitation of Vessel Water Points,
Public Health Service Publication No. 274 - Reprinted June 1963.
* * * * *
Origin and Development of ABYC H-23, Water Systems for Use on Boats
ABYC H-23, Installation of Potable Water Systems for Use on Boats was first published in 1970. Revised editions
were published in 1974, 1983, 1996, and 2008. In 2014 the title was revised to H-23, Water Systems for Use on
Boats. The 2014 version is the work of the Hull Piping Project Technical Committee.
* * * * *
ABYC technical board rules provide that all reports, including standards and technical information reports, are
advisory only. Their use is entirely voluntary. They represent, as of the date of publication, the consensus of
knowledgeable persons, currently active in the field of small craft, on performance objectives that contribute to small
boat safety.
The American Boat & Yacht Council assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the use of, or failure to use, standards
and technical information reports promulgated by it, their adaptation to any processes of a user, or any consequences
flowing therefrom.
Prospective users of the standards and technical information reports are responsible for protecting themselves
against liability for infringement of patents.
The American Boat and Yacht Council standards and technical information reports are guides to achieving a specific
level of design or performance, and are not intended to preclude attainment of desired results by other means.

SHOWER SUMP
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12V, 800 GPH
(This should be inspected for debris on a regular basis if shower is used frequently.)
Shower drain
Thru-hull
Aft AC condensate drain
Sump pump
Forward Bilge pump
Depth Transducer
The shower sump box is located underneath the removable v-berth step positioned just
outside the head door.

BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
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Center bilge pump
(1100 GPH)
Aft bilge pump
(1100 GPH)
Through hull
Through hulls
Bilge pump (900 GPH)
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The bilge pumps operate automatically by checking for water every 2.5 minutes even with
battery switches and breakers 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.
• Manual switches are located at the helm.
12V 1100GPH (Aft & Center)
12V 900GPH (Forward)

WASTE SYSTEM WITH MACERATOR PUMP
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30 Gallon Tank with standard pump out, and vent
Waste tank pump out stations are widely available.
Please follow the directions carefully for the pump out equipment you are using to avoid damage
to the waste system.
Boat owner is responsible for following all applicable laws when using the macerator
system to pump out into the surrounding waters.
Overboard shutoff valve is accessed under the galley sink above the pump area.
Macerator pump out
15
Holding Tank
Waste pumpout
Macerator out
Macerator pump
Macerator
shut off
Waste vent

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AIR CONDITIONING
Main Cabin A/C Control
Panel (in Mid-Berth)
Main Cabin A/C Unit
(Under Helm Seat)
A/C Raw Water Pump
Sea Strainer
Thru Hull/Valve
Main Cabin A/C
Air Intake Grill
(keep uncovered)
A/C Vent

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WEBASTO FURNACE
Webasto furnace is located under helm seat.
The control panel is located at the quarter berth power management center.
The fuel pump is beneath the galley sink, inside of the black box.
Webasto Furnace
Diesel Tank (5 gal)
(behind stove)
Interior
Heat Vent
(under cup holder)
V-Berth Interior
Heat Vent
Exhaust
(keep unblocked/
gets very warm)
Air Intake
Pump/Filter
(beneath galley sink)

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SOLAR PANEL
Solar panel 145 watt, with display panel
• The solar panel is designed to provide charging to the house & engine batteries. 90% of its
charge is dedicated to the house battery and 10% is dedicated to the engine battery.
• The green light on the solar display indicates proper operation.
• The solar display is located in the mid-berth.
• The controller is located in the starboard aft cockpit locker
*Keep panel clean and completely uncovered for best results
Solar Panel
Display
Controller
Batteries
1
1
2
Battery Banks
1= House
2= Engine
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BATTERY CONFIGURATION
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2 House Batteries, 1 Engine Battery, 1 Thruster Battery.
3
2
1
1
Batteries
Generator
AC MAIN
1
AC MAIN
2
FWD
AIR
AFT
AIR
AFT
RELAY
ACCESS-
ORY
MICRO-
WAVE
ACCESS-
ORY
COOK
TOP
OVEN
ICE
MAKER
WATER
HEATER
GALLEY
OUTLETS
OUTLETS
FORWARD
SALON
OUTLETS
MICRO-
WAVE
GALLEY
OUTLETS
OUTLETS
FORWARD
SALON
OUTLETS
BOW
THRUSTER
STERN
THRUSTER
BOW
THRUSTER
STERN
THRUSTER
ACCESS-
ORY
COOK
TOP
OVEN
ICE
MAKER
WATER
HEATER
ACCESS-
ORY
ACCESS-
ORY
ACCESS-
ORY
ACCESS-
ORY
WIPER WIPER WIPER
FWD
BILGE
PUMP
AFT
BILGE
PUMP
ANCHOR/
NAV
CHART
LIGHTS HORN
HOUSE
ENGINE
BATTERY
PARALLEL
O/H
FANS
MACER-
ATO R
WIND-
LASS
THRUSTER
REMOTE
COCKPIT
LIGHTS
UW
LIGHTS
ACCY
ON
ON
STE
STE
House, engine, & battery parallel switches are located in the midberth.
Thruster battery switch is located in the port side lazarette
Inverter battery switch is located in the port side lazarette
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
starting of the engine.
If the house bank drops below 10.8v you must reset the charging relay by switching on
the parallel while the engine is running or while plugged into shore power.
Battery Banks
1= House
2= Engine
3= Thruster
Automatic Charging
Relay (ACR)
Automatic Charging
Relay (ACR)
Inverter 175 Amp ANL
Bus Fuse
House 300 Amp ANL
Bus Fuse
Thruster 200 Amp ANL
Bus Fuse
Thruster Switch
Inverter Switch

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FUSE LOCATION & VALUESFUSE LOCATION & VALUES
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These DC fuse blocks and windlass breaker are located behind a hinged access panel on the star-
board side in the head behind the mirror. Fuses are automotive blade type and all values shown
below are in Amps.
* To reset, reinsert yellow arm
“up” into the breaker.
To test, press red button and the
yellow arm should flip down.
Left Right
Trim Tab
Toilet
Switch Panel
12v Outlet
Bathroom
Reading Light
Bathroom Light
V Berth Light12v Outlet
Spot Light
Stereo
Shower Pump
4 SW Panel Power
GPS
8 SW Panel Power #2
8 SW Panel Power #1
NEMA
AIS
Bildge Pump
VHF
Auto Pilot 40