A ranger tug 21 manifesto.

I’m gonna throw out a crazy idea that will never be adopted, but I thought it should be out there. I’ve had a Ranger tug 21 for over four years now and found it to be a versatile, fun and exciting boat to have. Sure it has its downsides. It doesn’t go fast. It doesn’t have all the deck space that other boats have. You can’t tow a water skier with it Nor can you take it far off offshore.

What you can do with the Ranger 21 is having an incredible day. Actually, you could have an incredible overnight or an incredible trip. It’s a little tiny house on the water. You can cook a meal. You can rest in air-conditioned comfort. You can sleep two people out of the rain. You can cruise the lake for an overnight. You can do shore waters and take a trip up the coast. You could do the intercoastal waterway. For all the drawbacks that has it certainly is an incredible boat for the right person. That person happens to be me.

Several years ago, Ranger Tug discontinued the manufacturer of the R 21 EC. I understand at the time why this decision was made. They chose to focus on their core group of boats which included the Ranger 23 all the way up to the Ranger 41. The Ranger 21, the initial boat that helped make Ranger famous is no longer part of the Ranger tug lineup. Economics dictate how a company works but certainly this is a boat that I believe is worth considering to be remanufactured.

last week I went to the Boston boat show. Along with visiting the Ranger tug display. I wandered around for several hours and here’s what I found. There’s a huge niche market for people who are spending money but can’t afford boats that are over $150,000. along with that there’s a niche market for boats that are called adventure, sport boats. Certainly people may be looking ideally for a certain boat such as a bow rider or center consul boat and there’s markets and manufacturers for those boats. There’s a whole line of boats that I found out there that are being developed now for people who want to go on adventures, but don’t necessarily want to water ski or go fishing. this whole van life paradigm that is developed over the last couple years on YouTube is now translating into the water. People are looking for boats that they can go on to spend a few days on and have an adventure. Whether it’s on a lake or in shore water. people are using your boats in different ways more like a camper. Some manufacturers have designed boats that are filling this market hole. We looked at a boat called jeanneau 695 Which pretty much has all the amenities, the Ranger Tug Marblehead it is more well built and has an outboard so it goes faster. After wound for a period of time at the boat show, I return to the Ranger tug area and listen to what people had to say who were visiting.

Here’s the thing about Ranger tugs. Not only the people that have them intensely become loyal to the brand, but there’s also an incredible buzz about the boats both within the boning community, and those who would like to have one. They Philly important role in the fact that they are reasonably priced, quality built, and have excellent service support. These are all things that voters are looking for. The problem is that the entry-level Ranger Tug 23 is a steep price point for the new boat owner to enter in. It also can be overwhelming with the number of systems for a new boat. Ranger Tug Has an exceptional lineup except it has no entry-level boat without considering the 23. There are a lot of boat owners who would love to have a Ranger tug, but are either overwhelmed by the complex system and size of a 23 or don’t have the financial access to gain to one. This is why I believe Ranger Tug Should bring back to manufacture the 21 EC.

Consider the following:

  1. This is one of the few boats whose value has stayed stable, and in fact is improving throughout ownership. The Ranger 21 2014 that I have retailed new for approximately $90,000. I bought my boat in 2019 for $41,000 and could easily sell it today for $50,000. There are a few boats on the market whose value is improving. In fact, in general voters will admit that a boat loses significant amount of value the day that you purchase it. The fact that the Ranger 21 continues to hold significant value means that there’s a significant market for it. This brings me to point number two.

  2. I cannot take this boat anywhere without somebody commenting on it. I always allow extra time at the boat ramp because at least one person if not a whole crowd gathers around the boat to discuss the manufacturer in the details of this little tug. I’ve taken it to different events and just traveling around and cannot believe the overwhelming positive response to people in this boat. I honestly believe that I could get 10 people to order this boat if it was for sale still. Every time I go somewhere and run into a couple who are interested in votes they are often telling me that this is exactly the boat they’re looking for. It has a sharp design and as well laid out. It has all the features that people would like on a boat And is also part of the Ranger tug which is important.

  3. Maintenance, Upkeep and trailering of this boat makes it easy for everyone. Certainly younger people may purchase this boat, but the ideal market lies in the 50+ age group. At that point people are looking for a boat, which is easy to maneuver and trailer, as well as easy to maintain. Stepping up to arrange 23 involves a number of larger operational systems, such as air-conditioning and engine maintenance, which the ranger 21 simplifies. the ideal market for this boat would be a couple in their 50s who live on a lake or near inland waterways, who are looking for a fun boat that they can take their grandchildren on, spend an overnight on, trailer to somewhere, as well as maintain with ease. The R 21 fills all these Requirements and more.

  4. The economy is bound to have a downturn in the next 10 years. After visiting the boat show and finding most entry-level boats to be extremely expensive in the 150,000 range it would behoove Ranger tug and fluid motion to have a tug that will cushion this downfall. Certainly people are buying a ranger 31 foot and 41 foot boat when the economy is good. When things settle down and the economy is not quite as good people will still be looking for boats with more value and a smaller size. The economy of this boat, including its incredible low fuel consumption as well as easy and efficient upkeep make this a reasonable choice for somebody who is entering the boat market. The fact that there is a huge demand already for used boats in the Ranger Tug Family shows that there’s an incredible demand for this boat.

  5. Finally, it’s just so much fun. It’s an incredible boat. That’s very versatile. Sure it doesn’t go really fast. But on the other hand, it draws heads wherever it goes and is a great overnight boat for a couple. Who want to get into Boating but don’t want the challenges and expenses that come with a larger boat. Fuel, trailer, Ring, and marina fees are all expenses that come with a larger boat. Wealthy couples who had a house on a lake such as New Hampshire lake Winnipesaukee are the ideal market for this boat. There must be thousands of other lakes across the country, where this boat would fit in perfectly.

That’s it. I’m sure this will fall on deaf years and nothing will come of this but it’s a reality. I wish I had money to start my own company and build Ranger 21 tugs because I know that I could sell 1 million of them. With a couple of tweaks learned from prior owners, this boat is an ideal boat. That will just be perfect for such a niche group, but there’s enough people out there who would purchase one. I understand that this manufactured boat would still probably sit in the $125,000 range but I strongly believe that there is a demand out there for it. If you’re out there and you want to talk to me Ranger Tug folks as soon as this boat comes on the market - I want to be your first sales person for this boat. Bring back the Ranger 21.

An unfortunate passing.

On June 1 of 2011, some 12 years ago an incredible opportunity came into my life. It was the day of a devastating tornado that passed over Western New England and affected the town that I live in in Brimfield. Many people suffered that day. Hundreds lost their homes, many were injured, and some died. The grief and tragedy of the companies, a natural disaster, or any event like this. In one’s life is unfathomable. I was lucky. The material things that I lost that day can be easily replaced. The ones around me that I love survived. What happened that day though is more incredible. Working as a paramedic in the town of Broomfield the day after the tornado, a tree worker brought in a little six day old kitten. Unable to care for him, overwhelmed with the whole situation, and still in shock from a tornado which ravaged our town. The small kitten brought a ray of sunshine to a fire station that was in chaos. Like all the other human survivors, we did the best we could to keep this little fellow alive, and eventually passed him on to a local animal shelter in Boston.

Recovery is often measured in time, but also is measured in how you personally come to grips with the events that have caused you some trauma in your life. Four weeks after the tornado in our town was piecing itself back together, the tiny kitten that had come into our lives briefly at the Fire Station returned to live at my house. Now called Toto, this feisty little cat who had survived a tornado himself would go onto become an emblem of not only our town, but what it means for me to have an opportunity to make a difference in other peoples lives. toto, amazing journey of survival prompted me to write a small children’s book called Toto the tornado kitten. Little did I know over the next 12 years that this amazing cat would take me on a journey that would introduce me to so many people and provide me an opportunity to make myself a better person, and try to change the world around me. Together Toto and I travel to over 500 different schools, libraries, and nursing homes as we shared his story with others. In doing so this amazing cat provided love to all who ran into him and was able to raise over $76,000 for locally animal shelters. But more than that he provided me a tangible way to see the good in something that happens so awful to so many people.

I knew in my heart that the project could never go on forever. With an incredible cat every day, I was amazed by his outgoing nature and loving demeanor. There wasn’t a single day that his incredible courage and kindness radiated from his paws and eyes and shine light on everybody who came in contact with him. Whether it was a trip to the bank or the fire station, or a visit to a local school this amazing cat brought joy to so many people.

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Several weeks ago, his health began to decline, and despite the interventions of our amazing vet team, it was decided that his time would come. I was with them up until the very end. He never gave up. He was a fighter and we gave him the peaceful ending that he would’ve wanted. While my heart is heavy, I am so happy and enjoy the time that we spent together. I could never have asked for more incredible animal to accompany me on a decades worth of adventures. Our time on earth is limited here, both cats and humans - andwe must cherish what we have. My heart is broken, but I will go on and find another adventure.In the meanwhile, I have a boat carries his name on many more adventures for me to go on. I miss you so much buddy.

Where have I been.

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything either on YouTube or here on the blog. It’s not that I haven’t been active and out and about on the boat but I’ve just been quite busy. After a successful fall trip on the Trent Severn Canal I did a few more trips up and down to Connecticut river before winterizing the boat. I have some videos coming and looking forward to posting some more stuff. After two drone accidents I have received my third drone in the mail and look forward to editing some more material. I have a blog upcoming on the YouTube channel about the trip to Trent Severn, as well as a small show I wanted to do with some other information about the boat that people have been asking about. Thanks for all the emails from everybody who was wondering if I’ve disappeared but for sure not. Look forward to some coming out in the next week or so.

Trent Severn Days 1-3

Monday morning the Trent Severn opens up at 10 am with the lock staff ready to welcome boaters. We left the Trent Severn Marina a little before 945 in order to start the trip up the canal. The original plan was to make it the entire length of the system ending up in Severn where a ride could be arranged to get up back to the trailer and truck. Unfortunatly, two things put a damper on this plan. First the large lift lock at Kirkfield had a catastrophic failure rendering it out of service for the season. The other issue is that the hours for the canal system are modified in the shoulder seasons running from 10 am to 3:30. This limits the number of locks that can be done in one day and we had not anticipated the number of locks in the first stretch. Regardless we set off into the canal and found it to be everything that it was said to be.

First of all the lockstaff are awesome. They anticipate your arrivals at locks, chat while the locks are filling and provide you information on the upcoming stretch of canal. Helpful advice on fishing and shopping is provided as well as any issues on the next transit. Lock staff are responsible for the upkeep of the lock station and many go above and beyond with the flowers and landscaping. Each lock has clean bathrooms for boaters looking to spend the night and they provide the key code to the restrooms at upcoming locks if you plan on arriving after hours. Once the staff get to know you they let the upcoming lock staff know you are coming and on this trip had the locks open for us to go right in. Unlike the Erie Canal, no radio traffic is used and it is just visual communication to get you passed. We transited the first 5 locks with another boat and then have been up to lock 18 in Peterboro alone.

Day one ended at the bottom of lock 8 where we had a great night stopped. Hot clean showers hit the spot and a boat side meal cooked on a less than effecient boat stove made for a tasty treat. The crusing varies on this stretch between small populated shorelines with cottages and homes, to vast marshes and opens areas.

Fuel use for the Trent Trip

We spent 12 days on the Trent Severn canal and had a blast! Ill be blogging about the trip soon but in the meanshile here are our fuel use for the trip. I get a few emails asking about the fuel economy and have been a little lax about the actual numbers but these shoud be pretty accurate!

TOTAL MILES: 247

AVERAGE MPH: 3.3

RUNNING TIME:

GALLONS PER HOUR:

MILES PER GALLON: 11.12

TOTAL FUEL USED: 22.2 GALLONS (us)

HOURS UNDERWAY: 74.53

Tugboat roundup 2022

It’s a wrap. We had a great opportunity to spend the weekend at the tugboat round up in Waterford New York. We left Friday afternoon and ended up launching across the river from Waterford in Troy. We met up with the boats from the tugboat round up parade that we’re coming up from Albany at Federal lock number one. After a parade up the river we all docked in Waterford for the first night of the round up.

The tugboat round up his put on by a volunteer organization and is a opportunity to showcase primarily the marine transportation tugboats that traverse the Hudson rive as well as the Erie and Champlain canals. There are multiple large working tugboats to come up for the weekend and dock alongside each other. Also included this year was the US Coast Guard cutter Hauser. After all large vessels had been docked for the evening the cruise disembarked and everybody met up.

Day two of the round up consist of everybody opening boats to the public as well as number of food and craft vendors along the walls in the Waterford visitor center. Some boats allow visitors on their boats as we did. There are a number of antique tug boats that give tours throughout the day. There’s also an entire different class of mini tugs which we get grouped into. These tugs are really small. Less than 5 feet with an outboard motor. they tend to be a showstopper and the highlight of the event.

The organizers of the event have gone out of their way to make it very child friendly. Throughout the day there are child activities including children’s activities with the Waterford fire department, Junior line tossing, and several child related craft events.

Throughout the day I got the chance to sit by the boat and interact with all the visitors from the round up. It’s amazing how many people come from a distance to attend the event. Ironically we actually met two other owners of ranger tug 21s and we’re able to connect with them for future opportunities together.

By 4 o’clock official events wind down and the D crowd starts to filter out. An excellent band kicks up which is on top of a boat more than the harbor, and all the boaters captains begin to mingle and talk. at 8 o’clock the worlds best fireworks go off on a barge pushed up by a tug located just several hundred yards off the main Waterford docks. It was an awesome night and a great opportunity to showcase the ranger tug and meet a number of different people.

While we would love to of stayed for the second day of the tugboat round up, the Trent Severn Canal was calling. An early start got us off the water by eight along with a five hour trip up to Trenton Marina in Ontario. After settling in for the night we prepared ourselves for the next journey of the epic trip.

Summer update 2022!

What is there to say. It’s been a busy summer for me but I’ve been able to squeak out a couple times on longer trips with the boat. I’ve had the boat out in Providence Harbour, lake Winnepesaukee, the Connecticut river, and the mouth of the Long Island sound. I had A chance to travel up to Norwalk Connecticut for their Riverfest and fireworks. There’s still plenty of boating season left as I head north to the tugboat round up and then on to Canada to the Trent Severn canal. I have some great videos coming up and I’m excited to share them with you. In the meanwhile here are some teasers about where I’ve been. Look for videos coming out soon.

Gas use updated

I haven’t always been the most particular about fuel use and effcicncy but I have been keeping records in the ships log and have come up with the following overall fuel use now that I have reached 200 hours. The following is a reflection of the hours which are as varied as 10 days on the Erie Canal, trips up and down the Connecticut River and several ocean days with mostly full throttle. I’m super fortunate in the fact that I have a small 30 hp Volvo penta diesel engine that sips gas. I know many of my friends who have larger boats have put off trips just because of the base price of fuel. If I spend more than $150 in diesel this season it would be a miracle. The boat doesn’t go fast of course but isn’t the purpose really just to enjoy the ride? I think that this is like the average EPA fuel economy for a car. These are what i get with my Ranger 21 EC with the Volvo Penta engine. Like the ads say - your mileage may differ!

Total miles: 203.2

Fuel used: 20.2 gallons

Average moving speed: 6.7 MPH

Total moving time: 32.1

Mileage: 10.01 miles per gallon diesel

Average gallons per hour: 0.63

What's up with the videos?

It’s been a very busy summer but that doesn’t mean that little red tug has been out of the water. I’ve had the opportunity to go to plenty of places with the boat and I’ve tried to publish a few videos here and there. I got a lot of feedback from different people who reached out about all the videos that I’ve done. It seems the most popular videos of people continue to ask for are less instructional videos and more videos of the tugboat itself. I decided to do a little hybrid mix. I have plenty of to do videos including how we change the oil and do a tuneup. I’ve also tried to become a little more photogenic. I bought a new drone this spring and combine with some video software editing programs have pushed a few new videos out. Feel free to converse to let me know which kind of videos you like to see the most. I just released a video of lake Winnepesaukee and have a few more videos ready to go soon. Feel free to converse to let me know which kind of videos you like to see the most. I just released a video of lake Winnepesaukee and have a few more videos ready to go soon.

Going back to the Tugboat Roundup!!!

It’s been a year since the tugboat round up. Held every year in Waterford New York, the entrance to the Erie canal, is a collection of working marine vessels, mini tugs, and other assorted work boats. Starting on Friday afternoon with the tugboat parade of the Hudson River and ending at the Waterford visitor center the parade is the beginning of a weekend celebration of all things Maritime on the Hudson and Erie canal‘s. this will be my third visit up to the event. It’s an opportunity for the public to get on board large working vessels and also for smaller tug vote like vessels to be showcased. There are marine talks, line throwing competitions, and best of all fireworks only hundred yards away from where we are docked. The entire event takes a lot of planning but the crew who organizes it are so welcoming. It is a great weekend event that attracts thousands of people who come to the Waterford visitor center to see the boats and enjoy the vendors. I’m excited to be up there for the third time. We have been working on cleaning up the boat and getting everything ready for the weekend. Most importantly we will be leaving from Waterford New York on Sunday to head up to an epic adventure on the Trent Severn waterway. Stay tuned for more updates. If you’re in the Albany area this weekend come on by and visit us. Find out more about the event at tugboatroundup.com. The event is kid friendly and there is even a kayak event where people paddle through the flight of locks. A fun run caps the weekend off on Sunday. See you all in Waterford!

Messing about in boats….

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

If you haven’t read The Wind in the Willows for a while then perhaps it would be fun for you to return to this book merely for the fact that children’s books these days aren’t as quirky. The story of mole, badger, toad and rat make for some interesting reading and provide some fun escape from the daily routine. I remember reading a book when I was a child several times as my grandfather shared it with me at bedtime. Today, with kids attached to iPads and the Internet, it seems we’ve wandered away from books like this. The best part about it though is the fact that rat, one of the main characters is obsessed with boats and boating. Not only is he obsessed with it, but he shares his experiences with boats with his best friend mole. Together they while away the day at a row boat on the river idling the time and enjoying the day.

What could be a better metaphor than the time that I spent with my boat. Although I didn’t get out as much this summer as I could, the time that I did spend on the boat was awesome. In September I spent 10 days on the Champlain canal with one of my best friends simply messing about with boats. We started by going to the tugboat round up in Waterford New York and from there headed out on an adventure with no predetermined expectations or destination.

if you live in the Northeast and you haven’t heard of the Erie canal system and had an opportunity to visit either by foot, car, bike or boat you’re missing out on a gem of an area. I’ve blogged about it before but again I can’t say enough about it. Started as one of the countries greatest infrastructure projects, today it is simply maintained for recreational boaters primarily. While there is very little commercial traffic on the canal, the State of New York has done an excellent job about maintaining the canal as a recreational and tourist area. Not just the waterway itself but in general the whole corridor that stretches from Albany all the way to Buffalo is maintained as a site for people to visit and experience both the present in the past. You can go back in time and be in the present at the same time and it provides an opportunity to see things from the water and land.

We started our journey in Waterford New York where we were hosted at the tugboat round up for the weekend. This annual event is put on by the city of Waterford, the state of New York tourism board, public and private interest as well as a group of dedicated volunteers Who use the festival to attract people and highlight both the past history of the canal and the current workings of the barge and tug industry. Over the three day weekend visitors are afforded the opportunity to see boats of all sizes including working togs and small recreational tugboats like mine. There are even mini tugs! The community comes together to host the event including the local fire departments as well as a farmers market and many vendors. We often live in such a hectic time today tied up with our so many first world problems that we can forget that there is a small-town America that still exists today. I can’t say enough about the people who put so much effort into hosting events like this that make our communities better places and provide an experience for people to escape from the daily grind. Activities for children and adults were plentiful and the opportunity on a gorgeous weekend to stroll down the Waterford visitor center and enjoy a day free of the hassles of daily living were appreciated by many. Over the weekend we had an opportunity to interact and meet so many different people from the Maritime industry as well as regular recreational boaters. Each of them had a story and an ear to hear ours. It is a great event and if you have an opportunity to visit be sure to do so.

After a weekend of the events we used the Waterford visitor center as a launching point for the next week to head north along the Champlain canal and see parts of New York state along with the residence there and hear a bunch of stories. There’s something special about traveling by canal on a boat. The views are different. Time slows down. An opportunity to see you around you the things that you often miss while traveling by an enclosed car are unique. We traveled through 27 locks, over 250 miles and although we stayed in one time zone it off and felt like we were back 50 years. Just like the Erie Canal, the Champlain canal is part of the New York State canal system. It links to Hudson River and it’s one of the most historical waterways in the United States and provides a conduit for people to travel both back in history and into the present. Along the way one can pass through the Saratoga battlefield, the site of American revolutionary war battles, and through a more recent history of industry in decline.

Multiple small towns located along the waterway provide an insight and opportunity of the history of America from the early 1700s through today. Each town was unique and although there was a current that ran through each of them we shared, each had a unique story. Some towns relied on the lumber industry while others relied on water power and factories associated with it. Some town saw their Peak in the 1800s while others prospered well into the 1900s. Today some towns have revitalized themselves and our hubs of tourism and local economy. Other towns along the way have not fared so well. The nice thing about the Champlain canal is there every few miles there’s a different town to stop in with each of them adopting and encouraging boater to visit. Almost every town along the canal has public docs, restrooms for boaters, and a small downtown with varying levels of commerce. We traveled along at a 5 mile hour less really pace and took advantage of almost every town along the way to stop, stretch our legs and see something new.

Some towns are clearly in decline which is sad. Many towns along the way actually have began to re-imagine themselves as they come to grip The changing demographics of America. Almost every town has a small central downtown Square with shops along the way. Some towns have full storefronts while others have empty ones. What are the things that I most appreciated was that when we travel through the small towns by car you often get no flavor for the community than what you see through a window traveling 30 miles an hour. Traveling is a pedestrian through these towns gives you an opportunity to meet people, see behind the scenes, and get a feel for what small towns in America are gripping with every day. Along the way we found an 80 year old who owns one of the nicest laundromats in America and told us a joke , a story, and an oral history of the area. In one town we found a new brewery recently open by a younger couple who had moved to the area. They talked about a resurgence of the school system with younger couples moving into the area with children looking for a quieter way of life that was more community-based. We heard stories from like tenders about individual towns and not once were we ever met with anything but friendly and warm attitudes. Although like many communities each of these areas Heather challenges, there was an underlying resilience that we noted in all of them with an attitude that things will always get better.

The one thing I will tell you is that this trip reminded me to take Opportunities as they are presented in your life every day. We live in a world that is often hectic, busy, and sometimes can be overwhelming. The time I spent on the Champlain canal provided me an opportunity to slow down and really get behind the scenes of the towns that have made our history and will continue to do so for many years. If you have a chance I would highly encourage you to visit this area either by boat, foot or however. Take a chance to slow down and do the things they provide you an opportunity to see a community from a different side.

We are headed to the Tugboat Roundup!!

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Two years ago when my boat was new, I headed to Waterford NY where the Erie Canal starts/ends. Each year the Town hosts an array of tug boats - mostly working boats - which are docked along the pier at the Waterford Visitor Centre. The weekend includes tours of the boats, rides on tugs, fireworks, vendors and kids events. The last time I visited I had a blast and this year my buddy J.P. is coming along too. We are going to spend the weekend at the even and then head out on the Canal. Keep an eye out for blog updates and find out more about the roundup here! Plenty to do and see - great for kids - and fireworks literally launched right overhead!

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I told you I was going places!

It has been a busy spring and start to the summer but I decided it was time to start on my 2021 bucket list. I headed out to Boston Harbor a few weeks ago and then a few days off found me in Maine on Sebago Lake. Both were excellent trips and reminded me how this boat is so versatile.

In Boston I launched at a State boat ramp on the Charles River and traveled the heart of the city passing by Harvard and along the Esplanade. Better views of the city skyline can’t be bought and it was an awesome trip though Boston. Passing the iconic Citgo sign and the John Hancock building I passed through the locks and into the Harbor itself. Its a busy working place with large ships, ferries, and all sorts of boat traffic but the tug did fine and cruised all the way out to Quincy. Touring the back side of the airport was a treat with planes flying just overhead. The day ended with a sunset trip back up the Charles for a great day.

Sebago Lake is a day cruisers dream. Crystal clear water, huge homes, beaches, locks, quiet river and open water abound. It is a great place for the tug and was a great day. Launching on the East side a few days of exploring the lake was a treat. There are tons of places to poke around in and a trip up the Songo River brings you to more open water, dockside dining, and lots to see. I explored the lake over three days this time staying at an AirBnB that was rented lakeside with a mooring. Boaters headed to the Sebago should know that the public access sites are limited mostly to boat ramps and that there aren’t a lot of shore places to get off since most of the shoreline is privately owned. If you have a boat with a head and can stay on the hook there are ample placed that are sheltered to stay on the hook. Overall a great lake to explore with something for everyone!