Ranger Tugs R-27

Ranger Tugs are very cleverly designed, and really must be seen to appreciate the many ways their interiors can be quickly transformed as needed . They all provide maximum comfort and versatility for their size. The R-27 offers a full 8 1/2 foot beam for roomy on-deck areas (including a GIANT cockpit with almost 50 square feet of deck space, with transom door to full 78" wide swim platform with RIB set up on a Weaver Snap Davit system. The light interior with panoramic views all around, a midship "office" with desk and seat also converts to a berth that sleeps two. The owner's cabin features a V berth forward. The salon table can also convert into a double bed and the aft facing side of the table seating can verse to create the perfect place to sit facing forward while underway. 

She's also fast, cruising at about 15 kts with a top speed of 21kts. Solo L'inizio has is equipped with both bow and stern thrusters for easy docking and maneuvering in tight quarters.

Solo L’inizio Specifications

(7/29/25)

Accommodations

V-berth with filler cushions.

Custom sheets and bedspread by Yacht Bedding 

Upgraded helm seat upholstery

Foam topper for salon bunk

Nova Kool under counter refrigerator with freezer

Single bowl stainless steel sink with hot and cold water

Five louvered teak storage cabinets

Corian counter prep area

Double burner electric stove with oven

Microwave

Desk with removable chair for work or navigation. 

Reverse cycle heat/air conditioning

Upgraded lighting

Head

Jabsco 58500- Series Electric Toilet

Vessel sink with hot and cold water

Shower

GFCI outlet

Opening overhead hatch and porthole 

Hull and Deck

7.6 Saturn Inflatable Dinghy – used 3 times

OB Propulsion Electric Outboard – 2.5 HP – used 3 times

Weaver Davit for dinghy

Lewmar 12VDC anchor Electric Windlass with control at helm

Fiberglass anchoring platform with bow roller

Upgraded Rocna anchor with Mantus Swivel, with 50’ chain and 150’ rode

Bruce anchor as spare

Salt water washdown at stern

Large Cockpit (50 Square feet…25% larger than the R25)

Hot and cold cockpit/ swim platform shower

Cockpit cushions

Bimini cover over cockpit

Textaline covers for door, back window and windshield

Transom door to large swim platform with sturdy safety rails

Stainless folding ladder on swim platform

Large lazarette storage in cockpit floor

Folding mast

Overhead hatches and screens

Sport racks and "Rocket Box" included

Hull and Eyebrows professionally painted with Awlgrip 

Dock lines, fenders and coast guard gear

Transom and cockpit courtesy lighting 

Electrical

Both 12V and full 110V systems with panels

Mase 2.7 KW Generator with 85 hours

30amp shore power cord

Battery charger

1500 Watt Inverter 

(1) Engine start battery for main engine and generator (2021)

(1) Group 31 Battery for Bow and Stern Thrusters and Windlass

(2) Group 31 House Batteries

Digital Battery Monitor 

Solar Panel

Solar Controller

Fusion radio works, faceplate does not read

TV

Electronics, Navigation and Safety at Helm

Garmin 210 VHF Radio with AIS – receive only (Newer)

Garmin GPS map 1242xsv chartplotter/ depth sounder

4KW Radar -new

Garmin GHC 10 Autopilot with remote (remote not proven)

NEBO Link. Hardwired - all you need is a subscription

Jabsco Spotlight

Ritchie compass

Windshield Wipers

Yanmar Data Display

Red Chart Lights

Manuals for everything

Mechanical

Yanmar Model 4BY2 180 HP turbocharged 4-cylinder common rail diesel engine with

1200hours

Complete 1000 hour service completed at Worton Creek Marina - August 2024 

Nybral three blade prop

New Motor mounts 2024 - Engine pulled to complete installation of mounts, and bilge cleaned and painted at that time - hard to reach hoses on bottom of engine replaced

Bennet trim tabs

Hydraulic steering

6 Gal hot water heater, heated by engine or on shore power

Heater Craft cabin heater – off engine

Bow and Stern Thrusters, with Remote

Spare parts