Windmills and water makers

[raycarlson]

I don't get why anyone on a mac even would need a water maker. Even the small marinas in Mexico have water and 120ac at every slip in most cases. Never heard of anyone in a mac sailing a real offshore leg like to Tahiti. Maybe Bahamas (70mi.) or catalina (25mi) or playing around the Keys, none of which would require water making equipment.

[K9Kampers]

When we say making water onboard, we mean making beer onboard, right? Because that would make sense!!

[Chopper Pilot]

It is funny you should mention making beer. That is one of my main goals for cruising in the Bahamas. I want to make beer and liquor on the boat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-S_2YvCoeg

It is crazy to continue buying beer every waking hour when sailing the Bahamas when you can just make it from the boat. Now you are not tied to stopping at islands where beer is sold. You can just make it as you go.

lol

[March]

Rum's cheap in the Bahamas and it mixes well with almost any sweet drink, from pop to juice (including herbal tea)
Beer, on the other hand, is a different matter. $80.00 for a case of 24 bottles of local beer (Kalik).
The Kalik golden label has more octane, but it's harder to find
Cheers!

[Chopper Pilot]

You just need to homebrew a few small kegs to take with you, but only chill one at a time underway in a kegerator. I have a small 5-liter kegerator. It will be perfect for the job. I intend to mount it next to the sink on the boat. It only draws 0.9 amps,

http://www.amazon.com/KRUPS-HEINEKEN-Be ... B0044WWC7O

Just find a way to drain the current beer out of a few of these , and fill them with lots of strong home brew, and chill them one at a time

[Ixneigh]

There are places the Bahamas like the ragged islands, that don't have many watering holes. Elsewhere, there are settlements within ten or twenty miles of each other. I usually try to stop somewhere once a week at least, just to so I don't forget how to talk to other humans or something and I don't mind paying for water or a cold soda at the bar. Or buy lunch or dinner. After living on soup and sanwitches, or fish and conk,all week, it's a welcome change. I also quickly found out that nearly all the large, expensive looking cruising boats will sell or give water away, often because they have to run the watermaker weather they need the water or not. One guy told me he just runs the excess overboard. I used to ask for a weather report as an icebreaker for conversation, but next time I'm going to try the water bit.

Btw any one know what the least desirable brand of outboard ever, is? Before my next trip I'm going to print out some new graphics for my outboard. I'm thinking, Force maybe.
Ix

[Hamin' X]

Go all the way and make a Yugo graphic

[Norca]

I know this thread is way off topic and a little old, but what about this gas powered portable watermaker??
Could it be a good option when cruising in far off places??
http://www.rainmandesal.com

[RobertB]

Looks nice - cost???
Makes me think of an earlier comment - how many gallons of fuel would you need to make a gallon of water?
MY wife and I stay out a week. We carry a couple of cases of bottled water and 10 to 15 gallons in tanks. We shower at marinas or take sponge baths. We also have a washdown pump where we can use salt water. Seriously, if cruising, it is not realistic to take long freshwater showers aboard the boat. Never was until the advent of cruise ships (my dad used to try to convince me a Navy shower was fun ). For survival, bring along a hand powered emergency unit and do not used until needed since the life is likely limited after first use.

[Chopper Pilot]

http://www.rainmandesal.com/purch_catalogue.html

That is the very Idea I had! But I guess others have had it also. I would like it, just as they have, for it to be a pressure washer as well!

[Russ]

I know this thread is way off topic and a little old, but what about this gas powered portable watermaker??
Could it be a good option when cruising in far off places??
http://www.rainmandesal.com

Very cool find. Absolutely perfect for those that want this sort of stuff.

Not for many, but for those willing to drop a half dozen boat bucks, this might be the trick.



--Russ