Ranger Tugs R-29 Command Bridge Luxury Edition

Luxury and tugboats may seem at odds — that is, until you step aboard a Ranger Tugs, especially its new R-29 Command Bridge (CB) Luxury Edition.

Even those without an appreciation for engineering and spatial design are impressed with not just the features aboard this model, but also the meticulous planning required to take a Swiss Army knife of boating and create a floatable, functioning work of art.

If you have yet to fall in love with the view from a command bridge, promise you’ll take a demo ride. Realizing that weather can have more moods than a presidential Twitter feed, the idea of being cocooned inside the dry, warm cabin is a welcome necessity.

Brent Reed of Reed Yacht Sales in Grand Haven, Michigan, says the R-29 CB Luxury Edition has been a very popular model on the Great Lakes. “She comes fully equipped and ready to cruise including a generator, air conditioning and full Garmin electronics package,” he says.

The R-29’s command bridge features seating for four and a full suite of electronic controls, including the VHF, bow and stern thruster controls, Volvo engine controls and a lighted compass.

A curved front window and an overhead glass atrium provide clear visibility from the lower helm station. Engineers made every inch of space count and created ingenious aft cockpit seating that includes a reversible seat, port and starboard jump seats, and a teak table for outside dining. Engineers also managed to design overnight berths for up to six adults, including the main island berth with ensuite head.

Tugs have always been synonymous with reliability, and Ranger holds true to the tradition, using a fuel efficient 320-hp D4 Volvo inboard diesel engine. Standard stern and bow thrusters make docking easy.

This vessel fits on a trailer, weighs just over 10,000 pounds, and has a 13-foot, 3-inch clearance on the trailer, allowing you to explore distant waterways.

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