Layout or diagram for R-29S?

[KKBoatFanatic]

We recently purchased a used 2015 R-29S. We are far away from the closest Ranger Tugs dealer, and since the boat will only be in the water for another couple of weeks before winter storage, there is no time to arrange for any sort of familiarization tour to help us get acquainted with the boat's parts. We've had a few significant issues crop up in the three weeks since we took delivery, and without any sort of manual for the boat, it has been very frustrating and time consuming trying to figure out what's what and which individual manuals we need to search through to get answers to problems as they crop up. Is there at least SOME sort of layout or diagram for the boat showing the locations of various critical components (holding, fuel and water tanks, pumps, intakes, etc.)? It's maddening to be searching under hatches and pulling the bed apart to access areas only to not have any idea exactly what we're looking at, so we don't even know which manual to reference.

 

[Irish Mist]

Hi KK
Post your problems here and others will help you resolve your issues. There does not seem to be a manual but the help and advice here is even better

Best

 

[Andrew Custis]

Hello,

I second that. Let us know what you are searching for or describe your issues and we will help find an answer.

Thank you,

 

[Scuba Too]

I agree that this board and the folks at Ranger Tug are incredibly helpful! Andrew and Kenny have both been very quick to answer questions. That being said it would be great to have a manual! Have you downloaded the old R29 manual? It's a least a starting point.

 

[KKBoatFanatic]

We had water on the floor between the forward berth and the door to the head while running the forward air conditioning unit over the weekend. When we looked under the berth to investigate, we saw a large plastic tank under the berth with various white hoses into and out of it, as well as a pump mounted on the bulkhead - is this the fresh water tank? Or the holding tank? (It does not appear that the water on the floor is coming from this tank, but it would be good to know what it is, and to know the locations of other critical components - holding tank, fresh water tank, and all of the various pumps that make them function). THanks!

 

[Swansboro Dave]

If your boat like my R29S.......

Holding tank is under the front berth.

I believe fresh water tank under the salon floor...You should be able to see back of it from Engine Compartment looking forward.

The macerator pump (if you have one) should be accessible from the coffin berth....behind the forward most panel.

The fresh water pump (and accumulator if you have one) should be accessible from the inside motor access hatch (sits right in front of the engine).

 

[KKBoatFanatic]

If your boat like my R29S.......

Holding tank is under the front berth.

I believe fresh water tank under the salon floor...You should be able to see back of it from Engine Compartment looking forward.

The macerator pump (if you have one) should be accessible from the coffin berth....behind the forward most panel.

The fresh water pump (and accumulator if you have one) should be accessible from the inside motor access hatch (sits right in front of the engine).

Thanks Dave! Good things to know. Still no clue why I had water coming out from under the forward berth while running the forward AC unit, so that'll require some additional investigation. I believe we have a macerator (there's a switch on the helm), but I've never had one on a boat before, so have no clue how it works. I was going to include that in my list of winter reading. 😉

 

[Swansboro Dave]

Just curious.....did it rain the weekend in question?

 

[Dale777]

KKBoatFanatic,

Since I don't know the exact layout of the R29S, I can only make an educated guess as to the water near the forward berth when you were running the A/C. My best guess is that the water is A/C condensation related. The A/C unit has a condensation pan under it that should drain through a hose down to the sump under the forward berth, where it is pumped out by the sump pump.

I suggest pulling off whatever panel you find to visually inspect the A/C condensation pan, while the A/C is running for awhile, to see if it is properly draining. You could also inspect the sump and pump to ensure that appears to be working properly.

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

On Our R29S the macerator is located in the forward stateroom, under the front mattress cushion and to the starboard side. There should be a lever for opening and closing the lever for legal overboard discharge. If you are not in dischargeable waters you should secure this handle in the closed position. I agree with Dale on the A/C pan drain. Also on the lower side of the bed, on the starboard side is a large vent that needs to remain clear for proper a/c operation. It just pops out and you should find a filter screen in there that needs cleaned once in a while. If you have more questions, keep them coming you'll get all your questions answered.

Jim

 

[KKBoatFanatic]

Just curious.....did it rain the weekend in question?

Nope - it was bone dry and hot.

 

[KKBoatFanatic]

On Our R29S the macerator is located in the forward stateroom, under the front mattress cushion and to the starboard side. There should be a lever for opening and closing the lever for legal overboard discharge. If you are not in dischargeable waters you should secure this handle in the closed position. I agree with Dale on the A/C pan drain. Also on the lower side of the bed, on the starboard side is a large vent that needs to remain clear for proper a/c operation. It just pops out and you should find a filter screen in there that needs cleaned once in a while. If you have more questions, keep them coming you'll get all your questions answered.

Jim

I pulled all of the bedding out today and opened up the areas under the berth. I located the lever that must be for overboard discharge, and made sure it was closed (I'm still not sure which thing is the macerator unit, though). I gave the A/C a thorough inspection to acquaint myself with it, and can see the condensate pan and drain; this was all checked and serviced by the boat yard in Alabama before the boat was trucked up here, and it had a clean bill of health. I think it will be best to try running it for a while with the bed torn apart and the access door open so I can watch it and see if I can determine where the water was coming from. I think I figured out that the rattling noise I could hear behind the bulkhead (the wood panel over the berth) may possibly have been that wood panel itself - it's very loose, and doesn't appear to be attached to anything on the starboard side, so I'm guessing that it may have been vibrating while the A/C was running and causing the obnoxious rattle. If not, I found four screws underneath the mirror on the bulkhead that must be where the panel is secured; I'll remove those next and see what's happening behind the wall.

 

[Scuba Too]

I believe fresh water tank under the salon floor...You should be able to see back of it from Engine Compartment looking forward.

On the new R29 there's a forward wall in the engine compartment just under the door so you won't be able to see the fresh water tank. In order to see this tank lift up the hatch just inside the door in the galley and look forward (it's white).

Directly below the hatch is a partial floor and beneath that is the fuel tank. BTW there's an exposed corner to the fuel tank that's really handy for watching fueling. Place a flashlight light down on top of the fuel tank and it's really easy to watch the fuel level during fueling.

 

[Toot541]

We have a 2011 r29 exactly where is the overboard shut off valve and is it a y valve? Thanks for the help

 

[Scuba Too]

Hey Toot, there's a manual available for the older R29 models. I saw some diagrams with 2011 dates so I imagine it's appropriate for your boat.

According to page 24 the "Overboard shutoff valve is accessed through velcro access panel in forward mid cabin berth." I included a snapshot of the page in my album.

 

[BradOwens]

It's not a Y valve. The toilet always flushes directly to the holding tank. The valve only needs to be opened while operating the overboard discharge macerator/pump.

 

[Toot541]

Thank you, I have located the valve and securing it. Lee