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    Manatee cracks in stateroom

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    Manatee cracks in stateroom

    Hi all. Our OMA has cracks just in front of the hatch on the verticals Does anyone have any ideas where these came from and how to fix? When someone walks on the deck the cracks do not seem to move. Thanks Paul KK Manatee OMA
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    Microwaves and convection ovens

    Thanks Thanks for the suggestions. We are trying to keep the depth less than 13 inches. Anybody have one that meets that depth requirement? Thanks! Paul
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    Microwaves and convection ovens

    Hi all What size/brand/model microwaves do you have? What size microwave/convection ovens do you have? We are redoing the galley on our Manatee and need to replace our counter top one Thanks Paul KK Manatee “Oma”
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    Free: Free Norcold lower plastic grill

    PRODUCT UPDATE This is a grill for a Norcold DE-0061 It is the bottom grill, black plastic https://rvfridgeguys.com/productimage.php?product_id=314&current_image=1
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    Krogen Manatee Transom Door cables-PITA!

    I replaced the cable with dynema line and put some fussing weights on the line at the low point. I pick up the door with the line and it drops into place. Seems to solve several problems
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    Free: Free Norcold lower plastic grill

    We replaced our fridge and the new one came with a lower grill that we don’t need it is black plastic and came from a Norcold that looks like a small apartment fridge. It’s free for the shipping cost or no cost if you pick it up in chicago
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    Squealing fenders

    How do others handle squeaking fenders? The Admiral is complaining it wakes her up at night. We use 24 inch balls because of the shape of the Manatee’s hull. We are thinking of covers for the balls but we are not sure if the deflating and reinflating a couple of times a year to install the...
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    Manatee galley project

    Hello fellow Manatee owners. I have some questions about our galley structures 1. To the left of the stove, there is a round rather deep compartment with a round hole in the lid. We have been stirring some pots in there, but it is a bad use of space. How have others utilizes this space? We are...
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    Another project on our Manatee

    Thanks. Velair has one at 21000 btus and 115 AC. Does anyone have experience with them
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    Another project on our Manatee

    Hi all. Our manager has a 16000 but Marine air unit. Nor sure the age. It works and all the pressures and flows are to spec, but it just does not due the job out in the Chicago sun we have rigged a sunshade over the boat deck and that helps. Have others had this issue? What suggestions...
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    Converting to an induction stove top

    What convection microwave did you acquire? We have been thinking of doing the same thing.
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    Hello and question of 6pack license

    Both my wife and I went through MLS and were pleased with the program. Good material and help was available if needed. Both have Masters with sail endorsements.
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    Manatee head doors

    I mounted the hinges prior to cutting the door!!!! Made alignment easy compared to after.... Used a panel saw for the it and cut about 7/8 of an inch off off total (including the saw kerf) I found the hinges on google. Don’t remember where, but if you google brass marine hinges you should...
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    Manatee head doors

    Hi all We purchased OMA with a one piece head door, instead of a Dutch door found most other manatees we have seen. I have successfully separated the door into two halves and RE- mounted. The admiral does not want the bolt style latch I was going to use to hold the two halves together. Nor...
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