Looking at ST 44 (or maybe 41, but these are new only and not sure I want to spend an extra 200k..) vs. Nordic Tug 39 (though currently can't find anything used right now). See Beneteau Swift Trawler 30 listings. We invite you to share in our community and to learn about our boats and boat owners through their shared adventures. They are known for their round displacement bottoms, or … Rounding up our list of the top 10 best trawlers to live on is the American Tug 365. Would consider 37 -42. American Tug 365. It also had a sail rig. We met on a new demo Ranger Tug R27 at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Ranger Tugs are known for their exceptional versatility, quality and style that attracts fans from every waterway. Trawlers, or trawler boats, take the leisurely route, often cruising at only 10-15 mph en route to their destination. Introduced in 1979, the first Ranger Tug was 18 feet long and powered by an outboard inside of a motor well on the port side of the cockpit. Proudly American Built. a discussion of the merit sof twin vs single engines. With models ranging from 23' to 43' there's a perfect Ranger Tug for every cruiser. 10. ranger tug vs nordic tug by lornec on Sat May 26, 2012 6:30 pm If you ever have any question about the quality of styling of the Ranger tug , take a look at the Nordic tug 26 in the current issue of PassageMaker magazine. May you find the inspiration to create some stories of your own. Other Choices: The Ranger Tugs R31 is another pocket trawler with surprising capabilities for its size. HELMSMAN TRAWLERS® are solidly built and finely-crafted motor yachts.Models range from the pocket trawler class Helmsman 31 sedan to our new Expedition 46 Pilothouse. Trawlers, with their full-displacement hulls, sea-keeping ability and fuel-efficiency, are the ideal boats for long-range cruises. Coastal cruising useage. ©Ocean Trawler Yachts 1001 Fairview Ave N. Suite 1300 Seattle, WA 98109 Office: (206) 659-0710 Fax: (206) 659-4293 Trawlers & Tugs. A Nordic Tug cruiser is designed for those who have and will go far together. What follows is a the transcription of a discussion on the merits of single or twin engines, which as originally published on a trawler forum. After an ownership change in 1999, the company expanded its line of tugs. Workboats, reimagined for cruising. If you want to add a bit more speed without completely giving up on cruisability and interior volume, look at the Cutwater 30. Current models range in size from 23 to 31 feet, and both the R-23 and R-27 are outboard powered. For more information, visit Beneteau. Swift Trawler vs. Tugs. We were just two couples poking around, they were thinking of trading up from their current 25-ft tug and we were there to see different trawlers in person. Tugs, their workhorse sibling, are smaller and “saltier,” but just as efficient. American Tug is known for creating trawlers with high-quality materials, … All of these features make Ranger Tugs R-27 one of the best trawlers to live on.