rgano
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2007
- Messages
- 5,194
- Location
- Panama City area
- Vessel Name
- FROLIC
- Vessel Make
- Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
What genny did the Ranger have?
As I said, I now realize there are other boats that are a lot sturdier, a lot more 'seaworthy' and one day I hope to get one.
But for now I like the option of being able to tow my Ranger back to the Great Lakes if I decide the PNW is not where I want to live for the rest of my life. I'm still new here. A lot to like, but a few things not to like as well.
Like gas at $1.65 a liter lol.
But if I decide to stay here, yeah, I'm pretty sure a bigger, slower, more efficient, more roomy, more seaworthy trawler will be a must.
I feel a lot safer with a kicker that I can start in seconds and that I can control from the helm than calling for help on my radio while I watch the wind, waves and current push me to shore.
I guess I'm the worrying type.
Seems like a very small investment for peace of mind imo.
Good to know the tow services can reach you quickly in the PNW though. I did see a few C-Tow boats in marinas on my travels.
Good point. I'd consider the kicker motor a luxury and mostly unnecessary unless you are far from help as I said earlier. I'd rather not have an extra motor to deal with and maintain. If I wanted that I would have bought a twin engine boat.