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    Where is Hendo 78

    As the title says not seen Hendo78 for a long time :(
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    Looking for Aussie contributors

    hehehehehe that's so natural for us Proud Aussies :) Cheers Peter and Ronie B Perth Western Australia With our New R27 Ranger tug sitting on the wharf ready to be trucked to the sailing club tomorrow for electronic fitting, anti foul, etc ......:):)
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    New to the adventure :))

    New to the adventure I agree with Bruce we went from buying a 44' cruiser to live aboard and cruise around Australia after estimating the costs we decided on buying a R27 Ranger Tug( should arrive here next week) and park home so we can enjoy both life styles in our retirement:) Cheers...
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    Newbie????

    Hi All, Here is the latest update :) All electronics ordered and on their way:) Tuesday morning we go shopping with our local agent to but safety equipment and toys :) As Blu Tug will be here in 10 days:):) Cheers Peter and Ronie B
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    Newbie????

    Thanks All for your replies and good wishes "Blu Tug " is on board the Coral Bay which is docked in Botany Bay New South Wales. I can only track her through Marine traffic.com this only shows the lines the ship is taking no pics of her :mad: But once she gets here I will be taking lotsa pics so...
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    Newbie????

    Had a great weekend chose out electronic package and placed the order now more things to wait for :) the boat should be here 5-10 July:). Them we can see her in all her packaging before stripping it off ( be like Xmas ) hehehehe Cheers Peter and Ronie
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    Newbie????

    Hi Bligh, We have been looking at Ranger Tugs for the last 6 years and after looking at lots f other choices and life styles we decided to order the R27 after seeing a R25 here loves the way they are built and finish all the nice things that come with the deal also made it an easy choice. Our...
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    Newbie????

    Well she is on a ship and should be in Fremantle ( Western Australia) 5-10 July then electronics and toys fitted, sea trials then ours to enjoy :) Cheers Peter and Ronie B
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    Grand Kids on Board SeaHorse II

    Grand Kids on Board SeaHorse11 Hi All, That's the reason we decided against importing a Defever 44 to live aboard and cruise around Australia:) much happier getting our new Ranger Tug 27 :)and a new park home in Mandurah:) so we can be closer to our grandson 6 mths :) Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Bbq,s

    WOW how easy a simple question gets side tracked into utter stupidity Thanks All:rolleyes: Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Bbq,s

    Hi all we were wondering what the difference is between electric and gas (propane) BBQ,S as our new boat has an electric oven and hot plates :)( No Gas) items aboard hence the query. Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Newbie????

    Hi All, Well our new Ranger Tug 27 build was started 2 days ago :):) so will keep you posted on the progress as it takes shape:thumb:. Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Bimini Top Material

    bimini top material WOW that looks great:) be much better if we could get something like that here in Australia.:rolleyes: Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Newbie????

    Hi Hendo, PM sent :) Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Newbie????

    Hi Hendo, I will take you up on a look and good chat about AXE and the bend your ear about my Ranger Tug hehehehehe as I have the broucher and details:). as for helping out depends on how I,m dressed :blush:. But it might not be until next week or later as we might have to go down to Mandurah...
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    Newbie????

    Hi Hendo, We are in Coolbellup staying at daughters place waiting for our park home to be organized in Mandurah:) As well as applying for a hold on a marina berth at Bouvard marina:). I went to school in Carlisle years ago hehehehe before family moved to Bentley finished school there . I know...
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    Newbie????

    Hi All, Well it looks like the build will start April 1:) then however long it takes to complete. Then shipped :thumb:. So will keep you all updated as it progresses:) Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Newbie????

    Well after many years of lerking here and learning so much we have finally made a decision on a boat it might not be considered by all as a trawler but we going to have a ball in it:). we have just ordered a brand new Ranger Tug R27 :):) to enjoy in our retirement cruising Mandurah (Western...
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    Here is how to increase the charge voltage of alternator

    alternator outoput Try a good auto electrican we used to Delta wire alternators that nearly doubled the output :dance: and sometimes you needed to upgrade the regulator but it was a very easy job to do :) Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    renaming

    well the grandkids are still under 12 mth old so thats where i get the virgins :rofl: Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    renaming

    Good friends and virgins are no problem:) but i alcohol no thanks it dont mix with boats or cars :nonono: Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    renaming

    Hi All, When we import out boat from America :) it has a name and home port of registration, We know you can change the boat name but can you also change the home port of registration too ? Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Desert Island Discs

    Most 60's and heavy metal does us nicely:) Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Displacement

    displacement Hi All , Thanks for all the replies now i have lots more to think about :D We are looking at 44-49' DeFever's so now i undertstand more and and that helps keep the old brain active :) Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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    Displacement

    Hi All, Anyone help me how 2 boats by the same manufacturer that weigh the same: 1 is called full displacement 2 is called semi displacement? From my old schooldays anything that you put into fluid caused displacement so how can something be semi displaced?????:eek: Cheers Peter & Ronie B
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