Ranger Tugs R-25

Nov 7, 2019

With a philosophy of quality and ‘doing things right Ranger Tugs launches the all new R-25 at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The new Ranger Tugs R-25 is a feature-packed cruiser designed for comfort, ease of use, quality and FUN! For over 60 years Ranger Tugs has been building boats that have the accommodations, layouts and versatility boaters want. The R-25 combines a wealth of experience gained over many years, with modern design and technology, to provide boaters the best in handling, seakeeping, and performance.

The Ranger Tugs R-25

is powered by a single Yamaha 250hp Outboard driving a modern hull that is

fast and efficient whether planing or running at displacement speeds. A convenient bow thruster makes docking safe, easy and calm.

The Ranger Tugs R-25 features our signature Wrap Around swim platform which allows boaters to walk past the outboards on level non-skid decking with no outboard well, rigging tubes or hoses to trip over. Heavy-duty stainless-steel handrails provide stability for boarding, fishing, watersports, and safe dinghy access. A retractable swim ladder conveniently stows in the platform for easy entry from the water or the ground when trailering. The swim platform continues aft, parallel to the outboard providing unprecedented access for easy boarding whether side or stern tied. Built in mini fenders aft add protection when backing into the dock and for dinghy boarding.

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New Boats: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 – A Sleek, Good -Looking Delight To Sail

By Katherine Stone

There is nothing more that I enjoy than being with friends and messing about in boats. Messing about in brand-new boats on a champagne sailing day on Lake Ontario at the beginning of the summer doesn’t get any better. To have the new owner, Helmuth Strobel and Anchor Yachts dealer Pancho Jimenez aboard made it even more special, as they can also speak to what they truly enjoy about the boat. We keep our own boat in a harbour that has a long waiting list for boats over 35 feet, so this little gem would definitely fit the bill and feels like a much bigger boat. True to the spirit of the 7^th generation Oceanis line, the 34.1 is built in Poland and replaces the 35.1. It is 1,000 lbs lighter, 14 cm narrower and has 29% more sail area.

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Destinations

Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has Reopened

Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has opened its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024 after the property closures from the Virgin Islands’ 2017 hurricane season. Peter Island Resort has been undergoing its transformation for over six years. Its evolution includes brand new and upgraded accommodations and new state-of-the-art facilities and five stellar beaches amid hundreds of acres of unspoiled tropical island.

Peter Island Yacht Club

The new Yacht Club will be a must on the itineraries of sailors, boaters and yachtsmen with a marina that can accommodate a range of vessels from power boats, sailboats and catamarans, to super yachts of up to 200 feet. Located in Sprat Bay harbor, the Yacht Club will be its own destination with a dedicated swimming pool for Yacht Club guests, Drunken Pelican restaurant and bar, a commissary, Sea Chest Boutique and a sports recreation area with pickleball, basketball and bocce ball courts and a lawn-games area. To protect the coral reef and marine life surrounding the island, moorings will be located in White Bay, Sprat Bay, Deadman’s Bay…

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