I've got a 1993 33.5 in which I am thinking about installing a microwave. Before I start cutting up the galley, I wondered if anyone else had already put one in, and what their experience was. Thanks. Tailwind
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micro wave
I have a 336 (almost the same as yours) It has a micro wave installed from the factory and works great and would highly recomend one on any boat!
I have a 336 (almost the same as yours) It has a micro wave installed from the factory and works great and would highly recomend one on any boat!
Pete, that microwave...
...factory installed, (boy! I am afraid to use the word), I am assuming is only for shore (120V. AC) power? If not, can you share details of power source, watts, overall size? We are planning to install one, but only for dock side use. Aldo S/V Isabel alozano@monmouth.com
...factory installed, (boy! I am afraid to use the word), I am assuming is only for shore (120V. AC) power? If not, can you share details of power source, watts, overall size? We are planning to install one, but only for dock side use. Aldo S/V Isabel alozano@monmouth.com
Microwave / inverter combo
For what it is worth, my gimballing microwave also can be used underway with the inverter. Very handy, at times, although I more often use it at anchor or the dock. Yes, I have a large battery bank, and yes, I try to time it with engine use. An example would be nuking the morning oatmeal while upping anchor, or baking the evening potato while lowering and setting the anchor. It is also handy for those times you absolutely have to motor, and it is very hot, and the cabin would be more than toasty with a regular stove or oven.
For what it is worth, my gimballing microwave also can be used underway with the inverter. Very handy, at times, although I more often use it at anchor or the dock. Yes, I have a large battery bank, and yes, I try to time it with engine use. An example would be nuking the morning oatmeal while upping anchor, or baking the evening potato while lowering and setting the anchor. It is also handy for those times you absolutely have to motor, and it is very hot, and the cabin would be more than toasty with a regular stove or oven.
I recently....
installed a microwave(shore power only) on my HUNTER31 below my 2burner gimballed alcohol stove. I bought it at Costco for 59.99 w/10.00rebatebringing it to 49.99!! It's white , 800watt .7 cu.ft. w/turntable inside. It's been great!! West marine/defender has one that is AC/DC for $126.99. I have a gas grill on stern rail, an alcohol stove,as well as this microwave -all my bases are covered
installed a microwave(shore power only) on my HUNTER31 below my 2burner gimballed alcohol stove. I bought it at Costco for 59.99 w/10.00rebatebringing it to 49.99!! It's white , 800watt .7 cu.ft. w/turntable inside. It's been great!! West marine/defender has one that is AC/DC for $126.99. I have a gas grill on stern rail, an alcohol stove,as well as this microwave -all my bases are covered
Good Idea
I have installed microwaves on both my Hunter25 and 30. I love it, as does my wife. Three things to consider: 1) ventilation - these things throw a lot of heat and will not work properly if you restrict the airflow around the back, top or sides. 2) mount the unit so that it does not go flying with everything else when the boat get a little tippy. 3) have an a/c outlet near-by.
I have installed microwaves on both my Hunter25 and 30. I love it, as does my wife. Three things to consider: 1) ventilation - these things throw a lot of heat and will not work properly if you restrict the airflow around the back, top or sides. 2) mount the unit so that it does not go flying with everything else when the boat get a little tippy. 3) have an a/c outlet near-by.
More Microwave/Inverter
To tag on to what Tim said there are a few things we found out with our installation. Our boat is an '88 H-35 which has a shelf in the aft cabin next to the galley. A Samsung 600 W electronic unit just fit the vertical clearance without having to cut anything. The electronic unit allows for variation in the power setting in 10-percent increments up to full power. The 600-W power rating is the output power; the input power is somewhat more, say 800-W. The reason the power setting is important is because our inverter seems to have trouble handling this. Our battery bank consists of four golf cart batteries and the inverter is a Heart 1000 which is rated for continuous output at 1000W and more for shorter durations. We don't have problems with other high-wattage units on the boat, including the electric heater which I accidentally left on once nor the 650-W hot plate. The wire run to the microwave is only slightly longer than to the galley. It appears the microwave requires more power than a resistive device and the reduced power level capability helps. We use the microwave warming up jam for the toast, potatoes, rolls, etc.
To tag on to what Tim said there are a few things we found out with our installation. Our boat is an '88 H-35 which has a shelf in the aft cabin next to the galley. A Samsung 600 W electronic unit just fit the vertical clearance without having to cut anything. The electronic unit allows for variation in the power setting in 10-percent increments up to full power. The 600-W power rating is the output power; the input power is somewhat more, say 800-W. The reason the power setting is important is because our inverter seems to have trouble handling this. Our battery bank consists of four golf cart batteries and the inverter is a Heart 1000 which is rated for continuous output at 1000W and more for shorter durations. We don't have problems with other high-wattage units on the boat, including the electric heater which I accidentally left on once nor the 650-W hot plate. The wire run to the microwave is only slightly longer than to the galley. It appears the microwave requires more power than a resistive device and the reduced power level capability helps. We use the microwave warming up jam for the toast, potatoes, rolls, etc.
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