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Single-handing solves the problem. ; )

Eric— there may be glass under the fairing compound but I never had to grind or dig that far. I have only a had to repair a bit of cracked fairing putty over the past 9 years. The boat only gets hauled every three years for a bottom job here in SoCal. It will be time again this October. I will see how it looks.

  No glass on my 1990 joint. Just faring.

Try a product called Debond Marine Formula Adhesive & Sealant Remover. West Marine carries it. It is expensive but it works. Spray it on and let it sit for 15 min. or so. It should help release the hatch's bond to the deck.

  It looks pretty cosmetic to me so I would NOT recommend 3M 5200 for this.  You don't need adhesive strength in your case and it is hard to make it smooth and fair. I would just use a good epoxy fairing/filler—-that you can sand smooth and paint. If the crack was "open" and weeping or you were rebedding the keel, then 5200 is a good choice.

The Edson website should have info and probably a video too.

Paulus:
Sorry, I only have one handle. Looks like I already cannibalized the other one to use for something(?) as the other panel is missing the handle. I can send you one handle if you like.

I may have two to send you. I will check today and PM you.

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I mounted it on 2 wood planks (1"H x 2"W), picked up at Home Depot.
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Can you please describe/detail how you installed/attached microwave to shelf?

How does he run his 12V equipment?

Looks like the PO lowered/rebuilt the portion of the shelf to make it fit—thus reducing ability to get in/out of dish storage area. A trade-off. See my OEM "analog" microwave's position below

A photo would tell. I am guessing his is "at the mast" not "on the mast" (i.g. at the gooseneck).

Ken—what doesn't "sound right" about a reef hook on the mast?

I know this sounds pretty strange but my brother, who is a "fix-it" kind of guy said most are fairly easy to repair. You might see if you can find the rare appliance repair shop or electronics handyman still alive in your area. Fortunately my old microwave is still working. Good luck.  Oh, they also have an over temp function that takes sometime for it to reset. So make sure it is truly "dead".

  I agree Ron. I had one made years ago for both plexi hatches but didn't use it much as I didn't like having the boat so dark inside and I spent several days a week, year round on the boat. With a my new lens, I do use the cover now—once I discovered what a PIA project it was to replace the lens.