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Ranger Tugs R-31 CB Command Bridge

From 2012

The Ranger Tugs R-31 Command Bridge is a compact pilothouse cruising boat in Ranger Tugs’ trailerable-to-coastal range. This version is single-diesel and combines an enclosed helm, cruising accommodations and a workboat-inspired profile with systems intended for short-handed recreational cruising.

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Ranger Tugs R-31 CB Command Bridge
Length
34.83 ft
Beam
10 ft
Draft
2.5 ft
Hull behaviour
Planing
Fuel
Diesel
Propulsion
Shaft
Engine configuration
Single Volvo D4 320 diesel inboard
Boat family
Tug Cruiser
Construction
Fiberglass

Best for

  • Couples or small crews wanting a compact, highly equipped pilothouse cruiser
  • Owners who value trailerability or manageable marina dimensions where the specific model permits it
  • Inland, Great Loop and coastal cruising within the model’s dimensional and operating limits

Trade-offs

  • High systems density can make service access tight
  • Accommodation volume is achieved within relatively narrow hulls on the trailerable models
  • Later outboard and pod-drive versions trade traditional shaft simplicity for speed and maneuverability

Known concerns

  • No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.

Inspection focus

  • Confirm exact generation, engine package and factory variant from HIN and documentation
  • Inspect propulsion, cooling, fuel, steering, thrusters and charging systems
  • Test windows, hatches, doors and roof/deck penetrations for leakage
  • Verify trailer, bridge-clearance and actual loaded-weight limits where trailering is planned

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B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.