The Ranger Tugs R-27 is a trailerable 27-foot diesel-powered pocket cruiser designed for comfortable long-weekend cruising, fuel efficiency, and easy handling. It blends the classic “tug-style” look with modern amenities, making it popular among couples, small families, and Great Loop cruisers.
Design & Layout
- Length: 27' 1"
- Beam: 8' 6" (trailerable without permits)
- Draft: ~2' 3"
- Displacement: Around 7,000–8,000 lbs depending on year
- Hull: Semi-planing with sharp entry for good efficiency and stability
Exterior / Cockpit
- Large cockpit for fishing, lounging, or dining
- Fold-out seating integrated into cockpit bulwarks (newer models)
- Transom door to the swim platform
- Hardtop with canvas or full enclosure options
- Bow and stern thrusters on most models (a big plus for docking)
Interior Cabin
- Bright, well-laid-out cabin with large windows
- Dinette converts to a berth
- Private forward stateroom with double berth
- A mid-berth under the dinette (cozy but useful for kids or storage)
- Full galley:
- 2-burner stove or propane cooktop
- Refrigerator/freezer
- Sink
- Microwave
- Fully enclosed head with shower
Performance
Depending on the year, engines vary:
- Many earlier R-27s (including 2013) came with a Yanmar 180 or 200 hp diesel, cruising ~12–16 knots.
Tankage
- Fuel: ~100 gallons
- Water: ~40 gallons
- Holding: ~30 gallons
Features Common to the Model
- Garmin navigation electronics
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Diesel heat or reverse-cycle A/C
- Solar panel (depending on year)
- Generator optional
- Kept deliberately small and efficient for affordable cruising
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by South River Marine. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
