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Any of you guys with a cuddy or bowrider run a small microwave off your inverter?

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop

Bowrider, H240:
I bought a cheap 700 watt microwave for $25 (after rebate, from Brandsmart USA). Runs off my 1000 watt inverter from Overtons. I haven't decided if I will mount it anywhere or just carry it loose.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

I honestly can't think of any reason to have one on the boat. Maybe if you lived aboard and wanted to zap some Hungry Man dinners. I heat water with a 12v water boiler that truck drivers use ($15), that works amazing. If you want popcorn, stovetop popcorn is still easy found just throw it on the grill. I carry a few.

I have a 1000w pure sine on 240 amp hours worth of batteries for the A/C, i could run practically anything if needed.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

My kids like hot chocolate after boating in the evenings. I have a pure sine 1000W Zantrex inverter mounted, I think I will pick up an 800W Walmart (shudder) microwave and just keep it onboard for those occassions

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2011 SL242 5.7 VP GXi - 320 HP Dual Prop

Microwave for hot water?? That's a waste!

http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-12V-Hot-P ... ter+heater

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Read the specs on the 700 watt microwave. The 700 watts is its output, not what it is pulling. I am sure its in the 900 watt range, which is a lot od D.C. power. At 900 watts a group 24 battery is likely to run for 5 min. or less. Your cables at 5 feet (battery to inverter) will be in the 1 gauge range too. You must do the math and fuse this right at the battery.