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[cfiegehen]

Hi all, I am new to this site and am excited about my new purchase of a 86 3207 aft....
question, it does not have an oven, instead it has an old microwave...where would i find a used or new one? are they generic?
Thank you in advance

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 3207 oven

Re: 3207 oven

well here is what I found when I googled it

 

[cfiegehen]

30 amps

30 amps

Hi, I am going to be moving onto a 3207 this winter near Toronto and was wondering if 30 amps is enough power for heaters and everything...the boat only has 30 amp....if it isnt enough, what are my options?
thanks in advance

 

[cfiegehen]

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Re: 3207 oven

thank you very much, looks perfect

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: 30 amps

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a single space heater can use 15 amps.... The options are either change over to a 50 amp 220 service OR add a second 30 amp service..... could be done very easily with it's own breaker panel and a few new outlets wired and installed

 

[roscoe]

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Good luck with that.

I sure wouldn't put a propane fueled oven below deck on my boat.

Above deck and well ventilated -- maybe.

 

[Fireman431]

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Propane, alcohol, and electric stoves/ovens have been on boats for years and years without issues. Don't be afraid to install and use it as you need, just be sure the installation is done properly and safely.

However, I would think the cabin/galley would be limited on a 32' and I wonder how much space you would lose by installing an oven? Is the oven a necessity or could you get by with a larger, countertop style toaster oven? Our boat doesn't have an oven and we haven't missed it yet. Just thinking out loud...

 

[Bondo]

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am excited about my new purchase of a 86 3207 aft....

Ayuh,.... Other than a 32' boat, what the 'ell is an 86 3207 aft,..??

You've got a couple of threads goin', 'n this is the only ID you mention...
I gotta believe there's a Manufacturer's name on this barge as well....
'n I'm pretty sure knowin' that might make answers to yer questions come abit easier...

 

[cfiegehen]

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Hey Fireman, I am also a firefighter...right on...well to be honest i probably wouldnt miss it either...do you use a toster oven? do they work the same? I just wont be able to cook french fries anymore...lol...and what about power for a toaster oven, i have 30 amps and will be living aboard all year round in the toronto area...no idea how the power works as i am very green to this...thanks for the comments

 

[cfiegehen]

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Hi all, taking possession of my "new to me" Carver 3207, and i am planning on living aboard starting Oct 22 year round...are there any modifications that all you experienced people would know of to make my life easier? It will be shrink wrapped and i have 30 amp service to run heaters and water agitators and everything else i will need to live....any comments and suggestions would help so much!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance

 

[Bondo]

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Hi all, taking possession of my "new to me" Carver 3207, and i am planning on living aboard starting Oct 22 year round...are there any modifications that all you experienced people would know of to make my life easier? It will be shrink wrapped and i have 30 amp service to run heaters and water agitators and everything else i will need to live....any comments and suggestions would help so much!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance

Ayuh,.... Sounds like a fridged existence in Toronto...

What are ya gonna heat it with,..??

 

[smokeonthewater]

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as I told you in one of your other threads.... you need more power....

Lets try to get all this on one thread tho.... you will get far better info that way

 

[cfiegehen]

Re: 3207 oven

Re: 3207 oven

sorry i am new

 

[cfiegehen]

Re: 30 amps

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ok thanks you silly question, where would this stuff go? how would i plug into the shorepower? sorry i am very green here...

 

[cfiegehen]

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I am likely going to get one of those infrared heaters and a couple space heaters...i was told i need to increase the power to at least 50 amp...

 

[cfiegehen]

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i figured that thanks, but i thought that was what these forums were for..thanks for the advice

 

[roscoe]

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shrink wrapping will trap all the moisture and condensation inside.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 30 amps

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i figured that thanks, but i thought that was what these forums were for..thanks for the advice

Ayuh,... We can only offer General advice,...
The specific issues yer addressing need the services of a Pro, due to the safety issues with electricity...

 

[smokeonthewater]

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BTW 50 amp service is more than 3 times the power of 30 amp..... 50 amp service is 220v and is two legs of 110v at 50 amps each.... makes 100 amps of 110v

As stated before You CAN also just add another 30 amp service..... That would be MUCH less expensive as you would not have to replace your current electrical panel with all new ($$$$$) stuff

 

[cfiegehen]

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I have heard the big challenge is dealing with the humidity, i imagine a de humidifier would help, and also lots of vents installed....it must be possible as lots of people do the same in Toronto...i was just poking around and seeing if there was any advice...thank you