[C320-list] Microwave success!

[hcreech at comcast.net]

Doug, 
That was really easy. This is my third microwave, the second replacement was actually slightly smaller than the opening so had to be secured. This one still had the feet in place, they did not have to be removed because this microwave, with feet, was only 9-1/2" high. I measured back to the front feet once it was in the proper place and drilled through the bottom of the shelf that held the microwave into both front feet. Then I ran 2 screws through the shelf and up into the feet. Since replacement number 3, the one I did yesterday, is such a tight fit I simply tighten the same wood screws until they slightly pierced the soft aluminum bottom frame of the microwave. With the wooden frame that surrounds the opening top and bottom being slightly snug along with the two screws ain't going no where. So pleased with myself for figuring this out; almost bought a toaster oven instead because they are smaller-) 

Herb 




----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Treff" <doug at treff.us> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:44:48 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Microwave success! 

Herb, 

How are you holding the Microwave in place when the boat heels? The PO 
of my boat replaced it at some point and now there is an ugly rope net 
stretched across the fromnt that must be removed to use the oven. Would 
really like to solve that one... 

Thanks for sharing your story! 

Doug Treff 
#350 - September Song 


On 8/22/2012 1:12 PM, hcreech at comcast.net wrote: 
> OK I DID IT! 
> I was really about to give up. Found a white Rival 700 watt microwave with nice features at Wallyworld for only $49.00. It met every dimension but height, it was 10-1/8" high and I had to fit it in 9-7/8" with some wiggle room. I figured at this low price it was worth a try even if it did not work, but it did! 
> I popped off the front plastic legs with a pair of pliers, the easy part, then filed the rear metal legs down to the metal base of the microwave. It took a while to do but was not that hard. The design of the bottom looked like that even without the legs it would have sufficient air circulation. It fit like a glove and is working great. If Myron is right about the older boats having an opening of 9-5/8" it won' t work without modifying the outside wood frame, but there is plenty of room behind the frame where the space is higher. Can't believe how much effort I put in to find a replacement, but I believe work just fine. 
> I am going to keep the older microwave and see if I can have it fixed for a backup, but only at a reasonable price. If Warren can let me know where he had his repaired it would be quite helpful? 
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> Herb Creech 
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