ranger RT178 storage

[bbbking]

Rt178 wet storage

The step storage (coming off the bow) on my rt178 allows water to get into it. Is there anyway to fix this?

[dwardmba]

Not too sure that is intended to be dry storage, no gaskets or liner. I use it for things that get wet - ropes, anchors, marker buoys, etc. Since it isn't water / air tight the compartment "breathes" and I have not had a mold issue with damp things going in there. I tend to let these items air dry during the day but they aren't bone dry when secured at the end of the day.

Dave

[bbbking]

Not too sure that is intended to be dry storage, no gaskets or liner. I use it for things that get wet - ropes, anchors, marker buoys, etc. Since it isn't water / air tight the compartment "breathes" and I have not had a mold issue with damp things going in there. I tend to let these items air dry during the day but they aren't bone dry when secured at the end of the day.

Dave

Anything I leave in the compartment molds. I end up having to put something in the compartment to hold it up to dry it out. If I don't, it doesn't dry out

[Deerchaser]

My boat sits outside with the cover on in humid Florida. I have a small 8" fan sitting on the floor under the console running 24/7. No mold yet. I use the step storage for my ropes, seat posts, sun screen and crap like that.

[8theB8]

[spencerinstl]

Water also gets into my step storage. Anything I don't want to get wet I put in a ziplock bag or in a small toolbox inside the step storage.