David Stalheim is an avid angler who fishes from a Ranger Tugs R-23 by the name of Tokitae. Based out of Bellingham Washington, David spends his time fishing the San Juan Islands, various parts of Puget Sound and the Canadian Gulf Islands.

Reddening leaves and brisk breezes mark the ending of summertime. Whether or not you’ll have your boat on the water come wintertime, we can help you winterize your Ranger Tug to keep it in pristine condition through the chilly months.

“Getting to the airport on the boat in New York is more cost effective and faster than other means of transportation. Watching the bridges, I realized I was passing all the cars and the fuel cost less than a taxi.”

Whether experienced or new, it’s always a good time to have a refresh on boating safety; from regulations for safety to common sense practices on the water.

“Storms Never Last” by Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter lodges itself in my head often, particularly this line: “and the clouds brewing now won’t be the last.”

This year’s Factory Rendezvous will have a new look, but the goals are the same, to have fun on our Ranger Tugs and Cutwaters and to spend time with friends. We really missed seeing everyone last year and we’re thrilled to reconnect!

On June 11th, long-time Ranger Tug and Cutwater Boat dealer, Pocket Yacht Company, held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration for their new sales location in New Bern, North Carolina.

There are just as many crab in 100' of water as there are in 50'. The big difference is there are a lot less people crabbing in 100' of water.