would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on your dinghy and electric motor…range, reliability, and recharging. thanks again for your wonderful videos and sharing your beautiful family’s adventures. I agree with others that you have achieved a great balance between your personal adventures while keeping the boating experience and information at the forefront, seems simple but so many lose that focus…bravo to your inherent discipline on the "message". Best wishes to you and your family’s future journeys..that little girl is going to have an incredible head start in life because of your travels.
@Hop_Tug
20 күн бұрын
Thank you for the lovely comments! Boating season is winding down, so I plan to put out more videos soon! Regarding the dinghy and electric motor- they’re a great solution for a boat like this. It’s not particularly fast (4-5 knots, maybe?) but since the Ranger Tug has a fairly shallow draft, you’re probably not anchoring far from your destination. It’s WAY lighter and easier to install than the 6hp Yamaha we used to have. I’d estimate we get 10-15 miles on a charge, cruising at 50% power or less. I normally recharge it when we’re on dock shore power, but have used the generator occasionally.
@higg2156
20 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed your videos, i know a young family has many time demands but I sure wish you would make a few more, maybe one telling us about your beautiful ranger tug…thanks again.
@pamelagrusz8137
25 күн бұрын
Thanks for video. Love Ranger tugs and Lake Superior
@zacharymelvin3487
27 күн бұрын
I’m ready to see if you guys go to the Bahamas. Me and my wife are looking to buy a 31 to go to the Bahamas with this exact boat
@Hop_Tug
26 күн бұрын
Haha! Well, spoiler alert, but I invite you to check out our Instagram account @hop_tug It’s a perfectly capable boat for the Bahamas, but since it’s designed to be trailerable, it’s more susceptible to sea conditions than a bigger, heavier boat.
@greygoose4x46
Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to put this together and share your adventure! Awesome job
@kimsalmon7593
Ай бұрын
Lovely boat you have ! Waving hello from Kingston Ont .
@Hop_Tug
Ай бұрын
Thank you! We plan to be in your neck of the woods next summer 😉
@mjbrands
2 ай бұрын
Your videos are my sales pitch to my wife for getting a Ranger Tug. You do a great job at capturing the adventure and experiences off the boat, while keeping boating front and center. Thank you!
@Hop_Tug
Ай бұрын
Haha, I think that’s the best compliment I’ve received about my videos! You described exactly what I’ve been aiming for. Thanks!
@TheShocktrauma
2 ай бұрын
why did you go in the Weight Station?
@Hop_Tug
2 ай бұрын
My understanding of Minnesota law is that all vehicles over 10k gvw are supposed to stop. Some weigh stations actively message you to pull in, I can’t remember if this was one.
@TheShocktrauma
2 ай бұрын
@@Hop_Tug Oh wow ok thank you for explaining. State laws varies of course. It is still odd to me. Have a nice day!
@christopherplantijn3798
2 ай бұрын
Great production, voice overs, B-rolls, and everything. This story was created by a professional!
@lukeschumann
2 ай бұрын
I live near Elk River, MN and just recently discovered Ranger Tugs. Love them. The 31 CB is probably the one I would most like myself. Keep the vids coming. We went to the Apostles a couple years ago and loved it. Hoping to get to Isle Royale this year or next.
@johngarceau541
3 ай бұрын
You boating summer of 2024?
@Hop_Tug
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, a lot! More vids coming in the fall 👍🏻
@kentuberosity
3 ай бұрын
such a sweet life. And they really show and tell it.
@fairwindsphoto
3 ай бұрын
You're anchored in front of my house in Surf City, NJ right now. Found your channel and checked out your videos..............
@Hop_Tug
3 ай бұрын
Ha! Well, thanks for checking us out! Hope you don’t mind if we hang out a couple days - waiting for better weather to make our way up the Hudson.
@billiondollardan
3 ай бұрын
Man I've never been to Lake Superior when the water was so still
@JohnBraman413
3 ай бұрын
keep the videos coming
@mustangspartan
4 ай бұрын
Why are you stopping at weight stations? If it's personal?
@Hop_Tug
4 ай бұрын
I pull over depending on what the sign says - sometimes they say “all vehicles over xxx lbs” or it’s a digital sign that specifically directs me to exit for the station. I figure it’s better to stop when unnecessary vs the other way around!
@shelhenderson7008
5 ай бұрын
Vid on purchasing your boat?
@Z-Bart
5 ай бұрын
Windigo is now renamed. Good luck pronouncing it. Ozaagaateng. I think I spotted Captain Matt on The Voyageur 2 in Rock Harbor.
@Hop_Tug
5 ай бұрын
No kidding! Well, I guess that’s what happens when you take 2 years to make a video… 😝 I guess we’ll have to go back!
@peterbernier9624
5 ай бұрын
So glad you're back with video. Great content keep it up,
@V41103
5 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the Apostle Islands
@CHRISTMASandCO
5 ай бұрын
Great videos. What nav chart app do you use?
@Hop_Tug
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I primarily use Navionics - it shows more detail in the depth contours. Aquamaps is a great product too, I like it for route planning.
@CHRISTMASandCO
5 ай бұрын
@@Hop_Tug thank you very much.
@cpwatching5647
5 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed that tour of the Island. Well done and thanks for sharing. I hope you stop by Washburn Marina and get out in the islands again this year. Maybe I'll see you again. I'm looking forward to EP 4. Take care.
@Hop_Tug
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m afraid this summer will find us elsewhere, but we do look forward to returning! Maybe next time we’ll stay the whole summer 👍🏻
@deanohit
6 ай бұрын
Another great vid, I've been following your Instagram pics and hoping you made more videos of these stunning areas
@RobertRitchie-re5pt
6 ай бұрын
I towed a camano troll from Jacksonville Florida to Vancouver bc with my old dodge welding truck. What an adventure.
@Hop_Tug
6 ай бұрын
That’s a long haul!
@doc2936
6 ай бұрын
Bad boaters everywhere. Anywhere near shore kids should have vests. Only takes one runaway boar. Coming from a commercial fisherman. Great memories cheers
@hankcuccina5260
6 ай бұрын
That's some lake.
@Z-Bart
6 ай бұрын
When I had my Ranger Tug I would usually break my trip to Isle Royale into a two day trip. GM to Horseshoe Bay day one then onto The Island day 2. Good times.
@Hop_Tug
6 ай бұрын
How long would you normally spend in Isle Royale?
@Z-Bart
6 ай бұрын
@@Hop_Tug I have a friend with one of the remaining cabins on the island. :)
@rickdamico7146
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful family on a beautiful boat in a beautiful lake. Thanks, loved it.
@utahjonnymontana8698
6 ай бұрын
Ok what happened Where’d you go?
@Hop_Tug
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking in! Been busy and videos got put on the back burner. Episode 3 is up now!
@Z-Bart
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting my town. GM MN. I had a Ranger Tug 21-EC that I kept in our marina for 7 years.
@Hop_Tug
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We love GM in all seasons and have been going for years. Never spotted your RT there though! Seems like the perfect boat for some weekend coastal cruising
@Z-Bart
6 ай бұрын
@@Hop_Tug I sold it in 2022. It was moored right in front of the fish cleaning house. D dock.
@ritchiemathews1794
7 ай бұрын
Man, that looks very relaxing even with the tasks at hand. Nice escape from the norm.
@dougiep2769
7 ай бұрын
Lake Superior would be about the last place I would cruise. That sucker never warms up.
@Hop_Tug
7 ай бұрын
You make a fair point, but the water is incredibly clear and there’s seclusion in abundance, if that’s your thing!
@dermotbarrett8042
8 ай бұрын
Thank you from Ireland , nice video , towable boating doesnt really exist here , country is small. However it looks great in US . And the nae sayers / critics need to get a life . Good job .
@Hop_Tug
7 ай бұрын
Oh wow, thanks! I’d love to see Ireland someday. There is actually a Ranger Tug almost identical to ours that was shipped to Europe last summer - I believe he either did cross from the UK to Ireland, or is planning to, so keep an eye out! The boat is called “Sweet Love”
@TheCursedGrandmaster
8 ай бұрын
That 3 mast was beautiful i can see why you used it as the thumbnail.
@JohnBraman413
8 ай бұрын
no new videos? still got it?
@Hop_Tug
8 ай бұрын
More coming! Just been busy. Thanks for waiting!
@billybert3506
8 ай бұрын
Well, I know you also made it to Paducah. That is how I learned about Hoppy Trails Tug. Some beer runner left a sticker on a city dock fuel pump. *<(:-) Found while tuned in with "Back Waters and Back Roads."
@Hop_Tug
8 ай бұрын
Darned kids and their graffiti! 😋 Thanks for posting! There’s maybe 2 or 3 of those stickers out there, so it’s fun to know that someone took notice! We’re presently traveling the Great Loop and there will be more videos coming in the future, so I hope you’ll stop by again!
@paulb6161
11 ай бұрын
Do you know the GVWR on your trailer? We have restrictions in Florida that other states don’t have. If the sum of the truck and trailer GVWR is over 26k, you have to have a CDL.
@billdavis5380
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more of the tour!
@toyman9642
Жыл бұрын
Nothing beats the Trent/Severn waterway system in Ontario, Canada for a great boating vacation. Travel from Lake Ontario all the way to Georgian Bay passing through many lakes, rivers and locks. I've done it. An amazing trip.
@glennwoo3795
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful filming and editing.
@matthewgross6958
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your next edition!!!! You’re doing what I hope to do in the future.
@Dbars19
Жыл бұрын
awesome boat. i had a look at these. but I just didnt feel good spending that much with out keeping it in a heated garage during the winter. And my garage isnt exactly tall enough.
@jamesps7515
Жыл бұрын
Only 180 gallons for a 30ft massive heavy boat? What’s the range fucking 90 miles? Who the hell would put such a small tank in a big boat like that. My 27 Cape Horn CC has a 180 gallon tank for Christ sake
@akroeze
Жыл бұрын
I do hope we will be getting a full boat tour at some point!
@jimcasper5206
Жыл бұрын
Are you in Milwaukee now?…saw a red ranger in McKinley Marina.
@PD-we8vf
Жыл бұрын
Really 603 feet depth? Most wouldn’t even think that is possible on a lake.
@Z-Bart
6 ай бұрын
Max depth is 1332 feet. Think of it as an inland sea rather than a lake.
@PD-we8vf
Жыл бұрын
12 gallons of fuel per hour? My truck only get 10 per mile.
@PD-we8vf
Жыл бұрын
Please tell us depths and stuff like that.
@PD-we8vf
Жыл бұрын
How heavy is the load? We want. To know but you just flash your phone for 1/2 a second.
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