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Pacific Northwest Boating
Registrace 22. 12. 2021
Hi, We're Bob and Lorraine. We're both retired and enjoying spending time with our two daughters and first grandchild. We've owned a Ranger Tug 27 ft outboard since 2017 and have used it to visit many locations in the San Juan Islands, BC, and Alaska. We just recently traded in our beloved R27 for another Ranger Tug, the R43 CB. We are in the process of using this channel to create videos to document these trips and provide information about our experiences to other boaters who are planning similar excursions.
Alaska 2024 (Part 2: Pruth Bay to Ketchikan)
In this video we visit Shearwater Resort, anchor overnight in Khutze inlet, briefly stay in Prince Rupert and then cross Dixon Entrance into Alaska. One of the highlights was seeing a pod of Orcas just south of Ketchikan.
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Alaska 2024 (Part 1: Birch Bay to Cape Caution)
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This video shows the start of our 2024 trip to Alaska in our Ranger Tug R43.
Alaska 2024 (Part 6: Returning home from Alaska)
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This video documents the return trip from Juneau back to our home port in Birch Bay, WA. Highlights include docking next to the superyacht, Stardust, a fancy dinner in Shearwater, and a visit from the coast guard.
Changing the zinc anode in a Westerbeke generator.
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This video is on changing the zinc anode in a Westerbeke generator.
Circumnavigating Admiralty Island, Alaska
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The first leg of our Birch Bay to Juneau trip, is over, 1200 miles and three weeks later. Lorraine is flying out of Juneau to Alberta for 10 days to attend the next level of her master weaving course and while she’s gone my friend Norm and his son are flying up to join me on some further adventures in SE Alaska.
MacKenzie's Dog Bed Project on the R43
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We take our Labrador retriever, MacKenzie with us on our travels in the R43 and we wanted to make something for her sleeping arrangements off to the side of the master berth bed. This short video shows what we came up with.
Safety Planning
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Lorraine reviews safety planning and related supplies for our boating adventures
Starlink Satellite Dish installation on Ranger Tug R43
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In preparation for our upcoming Alaska trip we set up a Starlink Satellite system on the Maggie Anne. This video goes over the choice of service plans and the cable routing and mounting decisions that we made for this installation.
First R43 engine Service
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It’s been a full year and 123 engine hours since the Maggie Anne II first splashed and the service protocol specifies that at 12 months we change fuel filters. It’s not necessary to haul the boat out for this work but we’ll put on 200 hours on the engines during our Alaska trip which starts in a few months so we decided to do a full service now so we wouldn’t have to do one enroute.
Pink and Spiny Scallops from BC
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As we’ve mentioned in our other videos, when we were docked in Vancouver, we found some excellent seafood at Skipper Otto Community Supported Fishery. They have a variety of products but these whole pink scallops were a new experience for Lorraine and I, we’ve never had these type of scallops before. These swimming scallops have beautiful shells and are smaller than the east coast sea scallops ...
Cooking on the R43
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While on our boat in Vancouver, Lorraine made some excellent meals, sometimes closely observed by our lab, MacKenzie. This video shares some of our initial experience at cooking on the boat. In this first video, we thought we’d say a few words about the equipment that we used and some of the meals that were made.
Pizza night on the boat
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We're still here in False Creek, it's Christmas eve and tonight we're going to try our hand at making pizza for the first time on the R43.
Christmas on the R43 in Vancouver
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Our first real trip in the R43, we are going to Vancouver, British Columbia. We're planning on staying for a couple of weeks over the Christmas holidays. Both our daughters live in Vancouver so living on the boat here takes out the fuss of dealing with the border crossings.
R43 Training Day 2
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Todays instructor was Tim Bates. Most of the day was spent on boat operations, especially on how to drive the boat with a joystick, a new experience for both Lorraine and I
R43 Training Day 4 Return Home
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We finished our training and headed home to Birch Bay Village. We got a chance to try out the gyro in rougher weather and were pleased to see that it really smoothed out the ride. We'll continue to test this feature and try to post some additional videos on it's performance in different conditions.
Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery on Baranof Island
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Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery on Baranof Island
Hot Springs at Baranof Warm Springs Bay
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Hot Springs at Baranof Warm Springs Bay
Princess Louisa Marine Park - Via the Gulf Islands and Nanaimo
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Princess Louisa Marine Park - Via the Gulf Islands and Nanaimo
$120/subscription for the sensar app? Ouch, doesn’t seem worth it to me but…
Nice video! Really like the go-pro under the docks!
Yes, it's amazing what kind of sea life you encounter. One year we saw dozens of giant purple sea stars molting on the dock at Sucia
Just another day here in Alaska!😳😉🤪
Thanks for giving such a thorough and thoughtful breakdown of maintenance for this boat😊
Thank You again for your wonderful Video. We will be doing the Owners Experience the week of the 8/26. Our 43 CB is just being completed technically yesterday. Ours will be Miss Ellie II. We are graduating from a 40’ Holiday Mansion houseboat we have owned since 1989. Have watched your very professional 4 Day Experience which I’m sure will prepare us for our Des Moines visit the 27-30th. Again THANK YOU, there are very few 43 video’s available and you have made it look fantastic. Bill & Ellen Kiger Our 43 is scheduled to arrive the week of September 23rd which will give us a little more than 2 weeks before the end of our boating season. So glade we didn’t sell Miss Ellie at the beginning of the season. Our family would have missed a pretty good summer of inland river boating.
Bill and Ellen, thanks for your kind words regarding our videos, we definitely enjoy making them and reliving our trips. I'm sure you'll love your new Miss Ellie II. Will you be attending the Roche Harbor Rendezwous? Bob
Awesome
This was the video that i was searching for, thought from the Explore live cam there was no platform at all. Thank you!
I can’t thank you enough for this wonderful video! I just shared it in live chat on the new Anan live cam in order to give chatters perspective on the area. Bravo!
Thanks, very informative. There's a new live cam at this site but its focused tightly on the creek and doesn't show the wider area like you do in your video. Curious how the black bears respond when a brown bear shows up.
Great work, Cap'n Bob! Sir David will be calling for the grizzly video. Thanks again for a super time on and off the Maggie Anne II and to Lorraine for giving us the chance. And the cooking!
Very beautiful scenery ❤🎉
Indeed, this part of the world is well endowed with great scenery.
Do you have a watermaker onboard
Although the boat is plumbed for the addition of a watermaker, we opted not to get one. With the 100 gallon freshwater tank we have ample water supplies. Also, it seems that potable water is available pretty much at all the marina stops so we can refill as needed.
Any water in the gear oil ?
None.
Super helpful video!!!! We are getting ready to take our first outing on our new boat where we will need to cook. I had NO idea of even where to start. This really got my brain working!!! Thank you for a delightful video!
thank you, we have started our voyage to Alaska and I have made a few changes that I can update you on. We have increased the cooking prep space by installing a large cutting board to put over the sink. We installed some rubber feet on the board to keep it in place. Since this is a onger trip, I have pre-preapred abput 12 meals in gallon plastic jars using a cookbook called The Instant Pot Meals in a Jar Cookbook by Pamela Ellgen. I stored them in the utility area and in most cases all I need in addition to what is in the jar is a protien and some stock. Enjoy your cooking on the boat . Lorraine
Ooops, not gallon, quart Jars
If you had Trim Assist installed, what would that do?
I'm not sure but I've played around with all sorts of trim settings and it doesn't seem to affect speed or MPG all that much so I'm guessing it would be a marginal improvement.
Ah ok. Thanks for the information. That’s helpful. Good luck on the trip and looking forward to more videos.
Could you do a video on taking your dog boating? My wife and I are considering spending some of our upcoming retirement on a boat such as doing the NW passage to AK as you did. Her concern was having to leave our golden retriever or how to manage her if we had her on the boat. Thanks for any advice and the videos to date. Curt
Hi Curt, we do plan on doing more videos as we head to Alaska (departure in less than a month!) and since we're taking MacKenzie with us, there will definitely be some sections on how to manage having a larger dog on the boat. We have a potty station (artificial grass covered large plastic tray) that we can use if needed but I was anticipating that there would be a morning and evening dinghy ride to shore to do her business and get some exercise whenever we're at anchor. Also there will be opportunities to go ashore when re-fueling or sometimes we'll be staying overnight at a marina so that makes it easy.
are the props protected in anyway?
They are not. In my R27 outboard I've hit logs and it seems that the hull shape and bow wash pushes them off to the side, The lower unit and prop has always emerged unscathed from those encounters.
Congrats!
I enjoyed your video. Glad to see how you ran the gyro. We also have a RT43CB and you’ve now reminded me to turn on our gyro when we go up to Victoria from Port Townsend. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind comments. As for Victoria, we've often found the area around there for some reason to be particularly rolly so the gyro would definitely improve the comfort level. We're taking a trip to Alaska in late May and based on previous experience, I imagine we'll be using the gyro in a few places, i.e. Johnstone Strait, Cape Caution, and the waters on either side of Admiralty island.
Thanks for that great info on the rollies. We had Stella Maris in some pretty big and unexpected waters while crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The boat did well, of course, though we were salt-caked when we got to Roche. I, like a loser, forgot to spool-up the gyro well before we hit said big water! You just reminded and informed me. Btw, look for Strait Knot, a RT43 going up to Alaska around the same time as you.
@@acousticmikeb8119 Cool, we'll definitely keep an eye out for your boat on our trip.
Great informational videos, thank you! Still several yrs away from our "boat life" retirement and the R43 is on the short list, but we have a bit of range anxiety. Would love to see a video with you talking about your "real world" range experiences. Thanks
Lorraine and I are leaving for Alaska later in May and we plan to document our trip on this channel so stay tuned and you should see a fair amount of data regarding real life distances and fuel consumption.
@@boborca Perfect! We'll live vicariously through you two. :-). It'll help as the R43 and Sargo 45 are two that we really like but are trying to better understand the range limitations for the cruising we would like to do. Again, thank you.
What is the range
With 300 gallons in the main tanks and 30 gallons in the generator tank (which can be transferred to the mains) the range of the R43 depends on what speed/rpm settings you choose. Go fast and get 1 mile per gallon or go slow and get 4 mpg.
Hi! It's very informative. Is this the "factory delivery ezperience" offered on Ranger Tug website, or a delicate training program?
Yes, this is our documentation of the "Factory delivery experience" that Ranger Tugs does for buyers of the R43. It was definitely worthwhile and we learned a lot about this boat
Good call not to use the pole mount. You've chosen a much more secure setup.
Very nice setup. You have one of my dream boats!
Thanks, we're looking forward to spending lots of time on her.
You may want to replace the seawater impellers too: Although they're not due, they don't cost much and can wear out prematurely. (I've replaced them with the boat in the water which is doable but exciting.)
Thanks. Exciting eh? Any tips?
@@boborca at least with my Volvo I/Os, when you remove the cover, water starts gushing in. The aft bilge pump more than kept up, but it instills a sense of urgency to complete the job.
I see. Yes, that would definitely get your attention. Thanks for the advice.
Have you had any issues with your pod drives? Any concerns about finding places to service them while underway?
No issues so far. The shop in Bellingham was familiar with them but not sure what I'll find on the way up to Alaska in terms of shop mechanics with IPS experience though if needed.
Ca-MAY-no island…
:-) Thanks
I know R27 hull bottom is about quarter inch thick, do you know the hull lay up schedule/ how thick on your new 43 hull?
Sorry I don't know off hand. I'll ask the factory and post another comment when they get back to me.
@boborca have they gotten back to you?
@@davidstrickler6570 They did but said they don't disclose exact specifications of the design
Nice kitchen!
Hola hermoso video
I enjoyed the video and am envious of your work station. Good tip about turning off the oven and then lighting the broiler. I haven't made a pizza yet, but do use the oven in our Cutwater. I keep a smaller stone in the oven to help maintain an even temperature.
Thanks for the positive comments. Good luck when you try the pizza, we’re looking for a smaller stone as well. Is there something that you cook often in the boat that you would recommend? Best, Lorraine
I had to change my shirt twice while watching! You should recommend a plastic bib at the start of the video.
thank you so much for posting all this wonderful content! The R43CB is currently at the top of our list--we just need to wait a couple years for the price to come down to our budget...we're in central IN, so probably won't see the PNW area, but are planning to do the loop in a couple years. I look forward to seeing more content from you two! FWFS!
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're working on our next video about what it's like cooking on the R43. I think that this would be a great boat to do the loop in and I look forward to seeing pictures and videos when you do. Best, Bob and Lorraine
The RT43 seems like it’d be a nice Great Loop boat. My wife and I are talking about that in the future with ours
Where did the parchment paper go? Did you pull it out mid-bake?
Yes it comes out mid bake when I turn the pizza
Those muscles look delicious! Please share the recipe at the next rendezvous! :)
They were good, we tried to buy more on the next pickup day but they were sold out. 😞 Anyway, here's Lorraine's recipe, Rinse and de-beard mussels, make sure none are open or cracked. Any that are open tap them and make sure they close. If they don’t then discard those. Sauté shallots and a bit of garlic in olive oil until softened. Deglaze pan with one cup of dry white wine (Lorraine used a Sauvignon Blanc) Add mussels and cover to steam over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, shake pan halfway through to make sure all the mussels get evenly heated. At end add a bit of butter and serve with crusty bread, enjoy
Great video! I would like to point out that the little bucket icon on the FCF Webasto controller is the dehumidifier mode.. enjoy your new R43! They are a blast to operate :)
Ahhh, thanks. I was wondering about that.
A well-done video. Helpful with arrival and docking details, local interest information and cooking tips!
Thanks Norm
Hi - just a note of thanks for posting your R43 videos. We just ordered the same boat for delivery June ‘24, and having the chance to familiarize myself with onboard systems, functionality etc is super helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to put this together. We’ll be based on Bainbridge Island, so not too far from your home port. Perhaps we’ll see you on the water one day….thanks again! ~ john S
That's great John, glad they were of use. If we don't run across you on the water maybe at next years rendezvous. B
🤪 *promo sm*
wow she can hold her breath for so long and once got the salmon, she looks for her cub.