Hurricane Florence Damage to Ranger 29S

[Swansboro Dave]

Unfortunately, our much loved 2010 Ranger 29S suffered some minor damage during the recent hurricane. Despite our efforts to protect the boat (removed from water and stored on trailer), due to high winds (95 mph) and tremendous rains (35" here in Swansboro), we did get some water intrusion, but luckily, all the damage seems to be fairly cosmetic.

We are well under way with necessary repairs. However, there is one necessary repair item I do not know how to address, and was hoping perhaps someone on this forum could offer suggestions.

The wood veneer flooring in both the salon....and the step into the front berth area were wetted.....and despite my efforts to quickly dry.....the veneer seems to be delaminating and deteriorating along the edges where I assume it wicked water. Curiously enough, the flooring in the front berth area itself seems to be holding up fine.....even though is was completely submerged under approximately 1" of rainwater prior to drying out the boat.

It is obvious the veneer flooring probably needs to be replaced, but I have no idea where to source the flooring materials.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Swansboro Dave]

We also lost radar connectivity since the storm.....I suspect from water intrusion into the ethernet cable at the dome connection.

I am hopeful that a new ethernet cable (on order) will rectify that small issue.

If not, I may also be in need of some guidance on that topic.

 

[Irish Mist]

I had a radar issue and following a response from this site, found the connection at the base of the radar for the cable was green with corrosion when I removed it. I cleaned and reconnected it and it has been working for the last 3 years.

 

[seadot]

Call there Parts folks at Ranger. I had to replace the laminated teak "ceiling" under the overhang outside of the cabin on my Cutwater. Cutwater Parts folks sent me an exact, precut replacement at a very reasonable price.

 

[BB marine]

I had to replace a damaged floor in the V berth area of our C26. Removed floor and Cutwater sent flooring material for replacement. I cleaned and prepped the fiberglass for glue. I used a automotive contact cement for a adhesive. There are pictures in my album of the job.

 

[Brian B]

If R. T. can't supply a replacement do an online search for marine Teak and Holly plywood and you will find it or ask R.T. for their source of the product. Try to remove the old piece carefully and use it as a template. Mike Rizzo on Illusions replaced his with a flooring product from Home Depot. Another option would be to use Sea Dek or U-Dek. Instead of using the adhesive backing it can be applied with snaps for removal. I had the interior of my boat digitized for a U-Dek runner but never moved forward with that project. There are photos of U-Dek applied to the cockpit in my photo album.

 

[Carter7]

That's really shocking. Done a great damage to the local people.