Anyone have a microwave (OR TV) in a 382????
 

I really want to add one but where???
Anyone have one and pics???

Is it possible to get a small one in the cabinet on top of the refrigerator? I've never thought to measure the opening or check if enough stuff can be taken apart to get it in there.

G

That is one of the places I've considered. The top slopes downward which reduces the space considerably. i would have to cut a portion of the top out. (there is space above it to allow for this but I'm not real interested in making those cuts)

I found one called a "Half Pint" that I could store in the well under the v-berth (well-wrapped in towels and blankets). It was roughly a 13" cube and even had a turntable. It is a bit of a chore to lift it out and put it away, but it works well. I never saw anything that I was willing to hard-mount.

Look at listings for used 382's and the 42 - you can see where they were installed from the factory. Hope this helps.

Mark

thought about installing one too, but finally decided I was lazy and prefered to go to the restaurant...

I think the 357's used to put them in the storage space under the sink.

must have been a reeeeally small microwave then!

I keep trying to figure out where I could put a 27 or 30" flat screen TV. The only place I think it would be easy would be in the head. :) Kind of tight though for more than one person. :)

Under the sink is where I have seen them.

Jeff32, if you saw what it costs to eat on the water down here :( , you would pack the boat with food and drinks! :D :drink:

lol would make using the head enjoyable though

The microwave is mounted under the sink in a 419.....

Carl

Thanks for the pic. That is one spot I've thought of but didn't want to give up all the storage space that would be lost behind the microwave. Once I decide what to do I'll be sure to post the info/pics. I'm slowly converting this thing to a cruiser :eek: :D . Just added an inverter for the TV and have a canvas top ready...considering full enclosure.

Has anyone considered using quality cabinet hinges for placing a flat screen tv over the existing tv hole? My idea is that you could flip up the tv and use the space behind for storage. This would include a locking device which would keep it locked down along the bottom.

I am working on that flat screen idea now. I ordered a magnnvex 15 " LCD this tv only needs 12 volts to run. As soon as its comes in and i mount it i will take some pic's:drink:

Cool! Yes, please pass on pic's when you can - and good luck with the install.:drink:

Will do, sorry Russ do not want to steel your thread. See you at the richmond run.:drink:

You can keep the discussion here, it's a cabin modification and still relevant for 382 owners. Besides, the microwave ideas has died out. That's a project I'll tackle once the current only craps out.

This winters projects were:
-re-build engines
-new trailer
-service outdrives, replace skegs
-inverter mounted behind the TV so it works on the water
-gelcoat repair to the bottom


The only thing left is the install the engines and have the gelcoat done (scheduled for 2 weeks from now!!!)

What did your motors dyno at ?

Done, but I made an entirely new panel from 1/2" plexiglas since the hole was not the right size or shape. I hinged the TV/DVD from the bottom rather than the top. I also used the 1/2 plexi for the electrical cabinet door. Gained TONS of storage room where the old monster TV/VCR used to live.

Pulls made with all accessories turning....seawater pump to my CMI's (wet) by Precision Marine so these numbers are just as they sit in my boat. (supposedly he makes conservative pulls)

630HP at 5,100 rpms
700ft/torque at 4,300 rpms!!! :eek: :D

Can't wait to see what she does on the water!!!:woohoo:

Bye-bye Bravos....

Their XR's but I'm a little worried......The motors that came out were 500EFI's with 8 PSI Prochargers. Not sure how much TQ they made, but they were rated at 830HP (Mark at Precision claims more like 780-790 on his dyno)

Thats great i am going to do something like next winter.:drink:

All most done pic's soon.:drink: 272 FORMULA FOR SALE :D :D :D

:evilb: Done with flat screen tv and DVD player. Gained some storage where the old tv was , also installed an invertere for the play station .The fold down tv will go in soon it is going in the vberth:drink: 272 FORMULA FOR SALE: :D :D :D

That looks GOOD!!! I got the boat out for first runs yesterday......computers are way too rich and didn't have the right props but still saw 78. Getting everything dialed in should get her over 80 easy.

:evilb: I still have a lot of work to do, but I will be ready for ocean marine. 80 would be great I would like to see 70, Hp500's carb & no step. See you soon, 26 more days until the first poker run.:drink: 272 FORMULA FOR SALE :D :D :D

wrap your donuts in Foil ...put em on the motors ....Haul ass for 10 mins ..... hot donuts .....:drink:

The Flat screen we have (magnavox) has a DVD player built in ... a Slot in the top ....:D

:D
hey...I'm not a cop!!! but how do you know that trick huh??

Not enough room.:evilb: :D

:eek:

CSpray linked to this thread.....I notice I never came back to post of pic of the microwave install. I did put it under the sink like shown in the 419. I had to do some modifications to the corner of the microwave housing to get it to clear the sink....nothing a hammer wouldn't take care of!!!! :)

I'll get some up soon.