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Ranger Tugs R-43 S Sedan

2020–2026

The Ranger Tugs R-43 Sedan is a compact pilothouse cruising boat in Ranger Tugs’ trailerable-to-coastal range. This version is twin-pod 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-43 S Sedan
LOA
46′ 9″ / 14.25 m
LWL
38′ 11″ / 11.87 m
Beam
14′ / 4.27 m
Draft
3′ 6″ / 1.07 m
Hull behaviour
Planing
Fuel
Diesel
Propulsion
Pod
Engine configuration
Twin Volvo IPS500 pod drives
Displacement cruise
Unknown
Faster / planing cruise
Unknown
Boat family
Tug
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.