[C320-list] Microwave Solution Found

[Scott Thompson]

Going the other way, we removed our rarely used microwave a few years 
ago and I put a teak fiddle across the front of the opening to keep 
things in place, given that we don't have a cabinet door there. We 
really like the extra galley storage in a very convenient location, and 
for us it is also now the home of the coffee maker and coffee pot. We 
mostly used the microwave to store things like oven mitts since we do 
not have an inverter and are rarely on shore power. The microwave lives 
in our basement waiting for the day we eventually sell the boat since a 
future owner might want it.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653, 1999.

On 8/22/2017 9:16 PM, Dan Kolean wrote:
> I just ordered one for Mary Kate #489, 1998.  Amazon $62, I will update the group regarding fit.  I have to admit I do like the extra storage in that area.  I put a couple small hooks and stretched shock cord between them and keep my coffee maker, coffee pot and other kitchen goods in that area.  I am up for trying a microwave now.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 7:16 PM, Rich D <rich.catalina320 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Have not secured it yet, but plan was to use two 1.5" wood screws through
>> the original holes under cabinet and have them screw into the sheet metal
>> at the bottom of microwave.  It's a snug fit, but just in case.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM, Bruce Hunter <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes! And with great info too!
>>> Thanks!
>>> Bruce Hunter
>>> Nauti Time #719
>>> Pasadena MD
>>>
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>>> On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 3:39 PM, Rich D
>>> <rich.catalina320 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> After reading several posts and spending many hours searching for a
>>> replacement microwave that fits without boat modifications, I finally found
>>> a good solution.  Pictures posted on Catalina320, members album Stella
>>> Maris.  Model is Danby DMW077BLSDD.  Two plastic feet in the front need to
>>> be removed.  Rear feet are pressed sheet metal, drill hole and gently tap
>>> in with hammer to flush.  There is one small screw that needs to be cut off
>>> that would protrude below the modified bottom.  Fits perfectly in my 04.
>>> Plenty of clearance under unit for ventilation.  Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Also, first post to list. Did this come through OK?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Rich
>>>
>>>