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One of the new things Ranger Tugs did with this model is add a ClearPath swim platform. It wraps around the 250-hp Yamaha outboard, keeping everyone clear from the engine rigging while embarking, disembarking, landing fish and more. here
A rooftop solar panel powers the boat’s battery system, and the air conditioning operates from an inverter, saving generator space, weight and cost.
The captain’s seat has a drop-down bolster, and visibility is excellent through the curved windshield. A wood steering wheel, throttles, a joystick, and Garmin’s 12-inch GPS and nav system are to starboard.
Recently, I got a chance to see if he was right.
Fast and efficient, the Ranger Tugs R-25 Yamaha engine package complements her planing hull. more
Those who go far, go together more
Those who go far, go together more
Those who go far, go together more
In contrast to the exterior, the textured white gel coat interior finish is rather plain in appearance, but it’s practical and easy to keep clean. Exposed wiring runs and soft flexible covers over much of the onboard equipment suggest a simple approach that should appeal to anyone who appreciate access over aesthetics. [links]
When I first wrote about this boat in 2012, the Acadia 25 was only offered as a diesel. But I was taken with her simplicity and rugged Downeast styling. Atlas Boat Works owner Tom Gamso and his family have been building boats on the west coast of Florida since 1987, and the Acadia 25 has been one of their most popular models, with more than 120 hulls built to date. Prompted by the increasing popularity of four-stroke outboards, the company introduced its first outboard model less than a year ago.
The Acadia 25 is made with open sides in the cockpit area, which are covered with a canvas awning over the aft deck stretched over a custom stainless steel frame. Between her color, her simplicity, her 26-inch draft, and her size, she’s their perfect boat for the west coast of Florida. With a 200-horsepower Suzuki four-stroke, she is capable of almost 30 knots, and her semi-displacement hull lets her cruise comfortably over a wide range of speeds. Mark finds 18 knots at 3800 rpm to be her sweet spot for fast cruising, and her most economical speed is 7 knots at 1600 rpm. While the Barrys have no plans for longer trips right now, they’re considering other great places they might like to cruise—using a trailer and expressway to get there. here
The C-Dory 25 ranks among the most attractive trailerable trawlers out there. Though built in Washington, she’d look just as natural cruising the fjords of Norway. [links]
Prompted by the increasing popularity of four-stroke outboards, [Atlas Boat Works] introduced its first outboard model less than a year ago. more
For more information: acadia25.com here
The quality, community, value, and fun that the Ranger Tug provides will make you a lifetime Ranger Tug owner.
Designed by Dave Livingston, Ranger Tugs are known for their classic look, features, and trailer-ability. Ranger Tugs allow you to trailer your boat to your favorite destination anywhere across the country, opening a new world of boating possibilities.
As you shop you’ll notice that Ranger Tugs have standard features commonly listed as upgrade options on similar models from other manufacturers. That’s because we believe that your boat should be fully equipped and ready to cruise comfortably. [links]
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