I have a 1982 Hunter 33, and I am ready to install a small microwave oven. I have an idea that over the galley/sink area would be nice, but I am wondering if anyone else has attempted an installation in this area or if another area would be better. I am interested in any photos or ideas on rebuilding or redesigning the cabinet that hangs over the sink. If other 33 owners have different ideas, please share them with me...all comments and ideas are welcomed. Thanks in advance, David Underwood
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Funny you should ask!
Last winter I removed the original pressure alcohol stove. I made up a shelf that slides on drawer glides to hold an origo non-pressure two burner stove. A compartment as part of the shelf behind the stove holds the kitchen hardware like knives that didn't fit anywhere else before. The now vacant soace which used to house the oven (I don't bake at home on solid ground; am I realy going to bake out on the bay?) will house a small zapper by the end of this winter. Small ones, about half a cobic foot, are available for around $60 to $70. When I get inspired I'll post pictures ---- Well I'll try to. So far I have 3 years worth of projects waiting to be postet to the Photo Forum. Honest, I'll try!
Last winter I removed the original pressure alcohol stove. I made up a shelf that slides on drawer glides to hold an origo non-pressure two burner stove. A compartment as part of the shelf behind the stove holds the kitchen hardware like knives that didn't fit anywhere else before. The now vacant soace which used to house the oven (I don't bake at home on solid ground; am I realy going to bake out on the bay?) will house a small zapper by the end of this winter. Small ones, about half a cobic foot, are available for around $60 to $70. When I get inspired I'll post pictures ---- Well I'll try to. So far I have 3 years worth of projects waiting to be postet to the Photo Forum. Honest, I'll try!
microwave
Hi David, I put my microwave to the aft of the stove obove the quarterbirth. This works out great for me and doesnt restrict sleeping in the quarterbirth. I built up a shelf and secured the microwave to it. I will post a couple of pics in the 33 owners pictures. By the way ,the interior of your 33 is the nicest I have ever seen ,you must really be proud of her. Where did you get the material for all the cushions? If I ever redo mine thats what I want. Kevin
Hi David, I put my microwave to the aft of the stove obove the quarterbirth. This works out great for me and doesnt restrict sleeping in the quarterbirth. I built up a shelf and secured the microwave to it. I will post a couple of pics in the 33 owners pictures. By the way ,the interior of your 33 is the nicest I have ever seen ,you must really be proud of her. Where did you get the material for all the cushions? If I ever redo mine thats what I want. Kevin
Micro oven Location
Dave, I put a small micro oven on the map reading area just behind the stairway. This was a small one and it fit just fine; I did put a l/2 inch piece of plywood under it so the door could swing open. This does not involve any cabinet modification and when you want to remove the micro, everything will be as it is. Also, I install an electrical outlet just on the side of the engine compartment to plug it in and it looks like it was there from the factory. Personally, I do not like to modify anything on the boat and haven't. And, hey, isn't that 33 just about the best boat ever. By the way, I got my 33 from Roger Cunningham on Lake Lanier. Good Luck, Joe Gooch
Dave, I put a small micro oven on the map reading area just behind the stairway. This was a small one and it fit just fine; I did put a l/2 inch piece of plywood under it so the door could swing open. This does not involve any cabinet modification and when you want to remove the micro, everything will be as it is. Also, I install an electrical outlet just on the side of the engine compartment to plug it in and it looks like it was there from the factory. Personally, I do not like to modify anything on the boat and haven't. And, hey, isn't that 33 just about the best boat ever. By the way, I got my 33 from Roger Cunningham on Lake Lanier. Good Luck, Joe Gooch
Sam, why not gimbal it?
Sam, I, too replaced the original stove with an Origo, which I gimballed. The small microwave ovens you mentioned, almost exactly match the Origo 3000 footprint. In fact, Origo makes such a microwave. I attached the microwave under the stove, and, voila, a gimballed microwave, that I actually use underway. It also greatly dampens the gimballing movement of the stove, due to the weight. An inverter completes the picture, but I think you can actually buy a twelve volt zapper.
Sam, I, too replaced the original stove with an Origo, which I gimballed. The small microwave ovens you mentioned, almost exactly match the Origo 3000 footprint. In fact, Origo makes such a microwave. I attached the microwave under the stove, and, voila, a gimballed microwave, that I actually use underway. It also greatly dampens the gimballing movement of the stove, due to the weight. An inverter completes the picture, but I think you can actually buy a twelve volt zapper.
Somebody Stop Me!! (Answer to Tim
With the number of projects I have working any given winter I had to draw the line somewhere. We simply do not cook while under way. We are confirmed bay sailors and as such really have no need to cook under way for that matter, and the additional protected cutlery storage was too enticing. Actually, I did have a plan in mind for a gimbaled cabinet set-up, but the drawer idea won the coin toss. Sand blasting, barrier coating ablative painting the hull got the major time expendature nod last winter. I'm still debating what this winter's big projects will be.
With the number of projects I have working any given winter I had to draw the line somewhere. We simply do not cook while under way. We are confirmed bay sailors and as such really have no need to cook under way for that matter, and the additional protected cutlery storage was too enticing. Actually, I did have a plan in mind for a gimbaled cabinet set-up, but the drawer idea won the coin toss. Sand blasting, barrier coating ablative painting the hull got the major time expendature nod last winter. I'm still debating what this winter's big projects will be.
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