Ceiling Panels - removal **ANSWERED

[papawads]

I’m installing a PeplinkMax router with low profile booster/antenna on the coach roof (exactly where is TBD).

I’m assuming these roof panels in the main saloon are just attached with Velcro??? Didn’t want to rip a hole in the lining if they’re permanently fixed 😱 but I need access to the underside of the coach roof.

Views welcome

papawads

OK Update…. They are NOT Velcro Tape attached, I stuck a borescope in. There are screws coming DOWN into the liner panels through thin plywood between the panels and the coach roof 🤯

Anyone tried this ?!?

After the last comment (many thanks) I noticed that the front starboard roof panel was a little ‘saggy’. This MUST BE panel 1 to remove.

1. Remove the one curtain rail and holders
2. Rip off (Velcro) attached panel 1 F/Stbd
3. Unscrew (now) exposed screws on panel 2 and remove panel
4. Work from starboard to port, repeating

Notes
1. Lights had enough cable to come down
2. Remove SS roof bar/handle before the panel

Hope that helps!

Now time for the electronics 😳

Papawads :-)


Postscript!!! I updated too soon. The three port side panels are a mirror image for removal; so again, start with curtain rail off, then PORT panel 1 - Velcro, exposes screws etc etc

[Charlie-Bravo]

On a lot of jeanneau boats the panels need taking down in the correct order, usually starting at the sides of the boat, you may find screws near a curtain rail, and the inboard edge of the panel on mine links into the centre panels with a ‘jigsaw’ arrangement of plywood strips.
Hope that helps
CB