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    Family from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    I prefer diesel myself on the other hand as observed if you cruise at hull speed, around 6-7 knots fuel consumption is low irrespective of engine type. Another factor is where you cruise, for example the loop of Montreal to Kingston and back via the Rideau canal and Ottawa river, gas is...
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    Family from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Not sure why we are talking about cranes - decent marinas in the area of interest for the OP use Travel Lifts which are capable of handling 25 tons. Much cheaper than renting a crane for sure! I had to rent a crane to step my mast (1,200 lbs) when headed from Lake Champlain to the Hudson - cost...
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    Family from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Montreal has many places for winter lay-up. I'm sure Kingston does as well. If you have a heavy duty pick-up truck you can trailer the Ranger. Suggest you look at the Ranger Tug website. The closest dealer is on Lake Simcoe. Note that I do not consider this an ocean going boat but for the fresh...
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    Family from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Hi Sylvain, I also switched from sail (all my life) to a trawler. A Ranger 31 which I find ideal for waters I use, Lake St Louis, Lake of Two Mountains, RIdeau Canal, Thousand Islands and to the South, Lake Champlain. If in Montreal I'd be happy to show you. This boat is ideal for two, easy...
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