When we first moved onto Mattina, I knew the one item I wanted before we headed offshore was a water maker.
So, Matt got to work and installed a 12 volt Spectra “Cape Horn Extreme.” The unit is installed in the forward deck locker for easy access.
Now, we get 15 gallons per hour of clean water. No trying to find water. No carrying water. Just turn on the tap and there it is.
We like the reliability and the efficiency. It only draws one amp per gallon produced.
Mattina comes with a large shower, so the extra water makes living aboard luxurious. We don’t have to monitor every drop that comes out of the taps. I can’t imagine life in the Bahamas without our Spectra water maker.
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Does that watermaker convert the salt water into fresh water or does it pull water from the air and purify it? That IS a very handy piece of equipment.
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It converts salt water into fresh water. It’s amazing. With Farley on board we use a lot of water. He gets a shower after every beach adventure.
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Better keep an eye on Farley. He may want to sabatoge the water supply so he can skip his baths. BOL>
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Hey, he better not do that. I need my long showers or I’ll be grumpy! Mitzi – don’t be giving Farley ideas.
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This is so cool! Long showers aboard a sailboat are indeed a luxury, and seem virtually impossible to justify within the limitations of carrying the fresh water in the tank. What an amazing little piece of technology.
Now I know what I want if I ever get the chance to go cruising. 🙂
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Never go cruising without one. Life’s too short to scrimp on water, especially if you’ve been swimming in salt water.
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You guys are sailing in style now!
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And clean too!
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