In the mid 90's I had installed a PUR 80 RO water maker by the dealer on my 10.8 meter sloop. As I remember it sure never cost no 1500 bucks !! And it worked really good. That's about 3.333 gal. an hour. My boat had a 60 gallon holding tank. NEVER lacked for water.. BUT I mostly sailed alone from Calif. to Florida through the P canal.
Thanks, I have my boat at Green Cove Springs as well but it is on the hard. Very thankful as seems all the storms are far enough away the marina has been spared. My boat has the original water maker from the original owner. The young gentleman that I bought her from (owned her for two years) never used it. I know it will need some upgrading so this video sure helped me better understand all the components of the system. Thanks. I am planning on flying in soon and emptying out all the fresh water tanks and getting her ready for winter, would love to buy you dinner/drink. I love hanging out with like minded people. Thanks Kat
@@goofy4birds Heck yeah ! Just subbed to you. A Westsail 32 is an awesome cruiser, so much storage space. Hope to see you when you get here. 😊👍My channel email is the same at Yahoo
@@sailingonabudget flying in on the 29th, staying in St Augustine that night, planning on winterizing the engine and water systems on 30th and then flying out 31st at 5am heading to Nassau. I chartered a cat to do some island hopping in the Exumas that week. But yeah let's do dinner the 29th. they close of the storage area at 4pm so we can go eat somewhere. Be awesome! We can just plan on meeting at the area they call the porch at 4ish on the 29th.
Very helpful video. I didn't see any through-hull valves on those head through-hulls. It might never become an issue but it could be a serious one if things go bad. Or at the least installing them could save you a lot of mess to clean up. That's such a cool seat cushion. I'll definitely be bookmarking this video for future use!👍
@@PyeGuySailing Thank you for the awesome comments. Sometimes I'm not good at making the best shots but let me assure you every thru-hull on my boat has a shut off valve. In fact one of the few tasks I have at my haul out is replacing the one for the galley sink ! 😁👍
@@Nick-kn2os Lol, that was an Amazon buy ! Several people have commented on it. I'll try and post a link to it. I guess I should get in that partner program they have 🤣
Great post my friend simple to the point explains what it consists of and how it works much appreciated keep um comin. Always look forward to your posts
Thanks for the informative video. I was planning on basically the same system. However, I was told by the manufacturer of the 2514 member and that the gym flow required was 1gpm. However the 107ss is only .25 gpm. I have read on various forums that this system has performed well for years for one individual but not much other feedback front he others who have tried it with time down the line. Do you have any different information? Please keep us DIYers updated, you are our only hope!
@@SailingChingon Lol, dude if I'm your only hope we're all in big trouble !! 🤣 But I have not heard or seen anything that says there is a minimum flow requirement, only a maximum. The system definitely works. I think the worst case scenario would be you have to buy a new element more often. That's something I can live with. 👍
Awesome, congrats on the build. I am thinking to use a PWM regulator, and control the DC motor to adjust the pressure - then get rid of the needle valve.
@@Lagoon380 I can't say I'm familiar with that. But the needle valve is a super simple mechanical device that is almost foolproof. I am a firm believer in the KISS principle. 👍
@karlglenroths7378 I wish I could but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. My plan is to head south after the 1st of the year. Hopefully be in the Bahamas by the end of January. By then I'll be using it often, and I'll do an update then for sure. 😉👍
It all seems so cool. I was gifted a water maker that produces 1 gallon per hour. Could I just fill a 5 gallon bucket as my source? I really don’t want to plumb this thing in
@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk I think that's a fine idea, it really makes things simple. Keep in mind that a watermaker will use about 4 gallons of seawater to produce 1 gallon of fresh. You'll have to stay around to fill the bucket. But yeah, nice idea ! 😉👍
You're a great instructor. I appreciate the fact that you speak clearly and distinctly, not too slow and not too fast, so it made something that for me, is not very exciting, like I'm not super interested in it, but I was able to follow along and understand exactly what the process was. I love you brother!!!❤
Is there room for me to anchor there at green cove? I'm heading that way, I'm anchored now off icw by Atlanta Bridge I was in st augustine last 6 months
@@wakeboardbob In the tropics it rains often. Like I said, I lived off rainwater for 6 years on a sailboat in the tropics. I don't like sailing in cold places so I stick to the tropics.
Seawater Pro makes one in a case, but it runs on AC and it costs about $4200. Katadyn makes a small one with low power draw but its $4000. You could make the same system I have and use a pressure sprayer pump that's not stainless and save some money. But that kind of pump doesn't last very long. But you could probably save a few hundred dollars.
@@sailingonabudget I know in the decades past, there were tiny life raft/ kon tiki style water separaters run off hand power. They made cups of drinking water.
@@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner That pump is the 107SS from Pumptec. It can purchased in 12 or 24 volt DC, and 120 or 230 volt AC. All stainless steel. It should last a long time !
@@stanleybest8833 I bet you're thinking of the Katadyn Survivor 06. It is still being sold I believe. Landfall Navigation has them listed at $1295, limited stock.
Nice vid. I amassed most of the components to build that system, just waiting on the pressure vessel and membrane.
@boondog8504 Awesome ! I really feel it will make huge difference in both comfort and convenience.
In the mid 90's I had installed a PUR 80 RO water maker by the dealer on my 10.8 meter sloop. As I remember it sure never cost no 1500 bucks !! And it worked really good. That's about 3.333 gal. an hour. My boat had a 60 gallon holding tank. NEVER lacked for water.. BUT I mostly sailed alone from Calif. to Florida through the P canal.
@samrogrer4959 Yeah, those were the days ! They only make the 40 model now and they are just under 4 grand ! 😱
Hello i just subscribed i like your channels name sailing on a budget just what i was looking for. I'll do some binge watching🎉
@@robcrotea6113 Awesome, thank you! 👍
Thanks, I have my boat at Green Cove Springs as well but it is on the hard. Very thankful as seems all the storms are far enough away the marina has been spared. My boat has the original water maker from the original owner. The young gentleman that I bought her from (owned her for two years) never used it. I know it will need some upgrading so this video sure helped me better understand all the components of the system. Thanks. I am planning on flying in soon and emptying out all the fresh water tanks and getting her ready for winter, would love to buy you dinner/drink. I love hanging out with like minded people. Thanks Kat
@@goofy4birds Heck yeah ! Just subbed to you. A Westsail 32 is an awesome cruiser, so much storage space. Hope to see you when you get here. 😊👍My channel email is the same at Yahoo
@@sailingonabudget flying in on the 29th, staying in St Augustine that night, planning on winterizing the engine and water systems on 30th and then flying out 31st at 5am heading to Nassau. I chartered a cat to do some island hopping in the Exumas that week. But yeah let's do dinner the 29th. they close of the storage area at 4pm so we can go eat somewhere. Be awesome! We can just plan on meeting at the area they call the porch at 4ish on the 29th.
@@goofy4birds I will do my best to make it happen.
absolutely fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Very informative, well presented. In my to do list.
Thanks for sharing.
Very helpful video. I didn't see any through-hull valves on those head through-hulls. It might never become an issue but it could be a serious one if things go bad. Or at the least installing them could save you a lot of mess to clean up. That's such a cool seat cushion. I'll definitely be bookmarking this video for future use!👍
@@PyeGuySailing Thank you for the awesome comments. Sometimes I'm not good at making the best shots but let me assure you every thru-hull on my boat has a shut off valve. In fact one of the few tasks I have at my haul out is replacing the one for the galley sink ! 😁👍
@@sailingonabudget ah, good 😁 obviously I was mistaken then 😁
Brilliant vid .......Where did you get the idea for the chair lounger it's absolutely Wicked..... Regards Nick
@@Nick-kn2os Lol, that was an Amazon buy ! Several people have commented on it. I'll try and post a link to it. I guess I should get in that partner program they have 🤣
Great post my friend simple to the point explains what it consists of and how it works much appreciated keep um comin. Always look forward to your posts
@@davelawrence6777 Many thanks ! 😁👍
Thanks for the informative video. I was planning on basically the same system. However, I was told by the manufacturer of the 2514 member and that the gym flow required was 1gpm. However the 107ss is only .25 gpm. I have read on various forums that this system has performed well for years for one individual but not much other feedback front he others who have tried it with time down the line. Do you have any different information? Please keep us DIYers updated, you are our only hope!
@@SailingChingon Lol, dude if I'm your only hope we're all in big trouble !! 🤣 But I have not heard or seen anything that says there is a minimum flow requirement, only a maximum. The system definitely works. I think the worst case scenario would be you have to buy a new element more often. That's something I can live with. 👍
@@sailingonabudget thank you for the reply. Be safe.
Awesome, congrats on the build. I am thinking to use a PWM regulator, and control the DC motor to adjust the pressure - then get rid of the needle valve.
@@Lagoon380 I can't say I'm familiar with that. But the needle valve is a super simple mechanical device that is almost foolproof. I am a firm believer in the KISS principle. 👍
Can you giver an update on the system. How is the pump holding up? Thanks in advance.
@karlglenroths7378 I wish I could but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. My plan is to head south after the 1st of the year. Hopefully be in the Bahamas by the end of January. By then I'll be using it often, and I'll do an update then for sure. 😉👍
Great video sir
@@Timson1976 Many thanks ! 😁👍
This is very interesting...have you tried it on the very questionable water in the St Johns river?
@@SailingInRealLife-v7b Ha, no I have not and I won't. I just can't bring myself to do that to it. I'll wait till I get to some real sea water. 👍
@@sailingonabudget sounds wise.
It all seems so cool.
I was gifted a water maker that produces 1 gallon per hour. Could I just fill a 5 gallon bucket as my source? I really don’t want to plumb this thing in
@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk I think that's a fine idea, it really makes things simple. Keep in mind that a watermaker will use about 4 gallons of seawater to produce 1 gallon of fresh. You'll have to stay around to fill the bucket. But yeah, nice idea ! 😉👍
@@sailingonabudget ah, yes I forgot that ratio.
4:1
fill a 5 gallon bucket as my source... thats a great Idea. How is it working?
You're a great instructor. I appreciate the fact that you speak clearly and distinctly, not too slow and not too fast, so it made something that for me, is not very exciting, like I'm not super interested in it, but I was able to follow along and understand exactly what the process was. I love you brother!!!❤
Is there room for me to anchor there at green cove? I'm heading that way, I'm anchored now off icw by Atlanta Bridge I was in st augustine last 6 months
@@doncritzer2798 Dude there is plenty of room up and down the St. John's river once you get past downtown. Lots of different places to anchor. 👍
17 amps for just 3.5 gallons. I'll stick to catching rain water. Lived off rainwater for 6 years.
Solar is your friend. You can store its energy for when YOU need it and you can't always plan on it raining when you need the water.
@@wakeboardbob In the tropics it rains often. Like I said, I lived off rainwater for 6 years on a sailboat in the tropics. I don't like sailing in cold places so I stick to the tropics.
I'm not thrilled with the price. Why can't they build it compact in a frame ?
Seawater Pro makes one in a case, but it runs on AC and it costs about $4200. Katadyn makes a small one with low power draw but its $4000. You could make the same system I have and use a pressure sprayer pump that's not stainless and save some money. But that kind of pump doesn't last very long. But you could probably save a few hundred dollars.
@@sailingonabudget I know in the decades past, there were tiny life raft/ kon tiki style water separaters run off hand power. They made cups of drinking water.
@@sailingonabudgetand your high pressure pump runs on 12v , 48v or what ?
Great video. Thanks for sharing?
@@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner That pump is the 107SS from Pumptec. It can purchased in 12 or 24 volt DC, and 120 or 230 volt AC. All stainless steel. It should last a long time !
@@stanleybest8833 I bet you're thinking of the Katadyn Survivor 06. It is still being sold I believe. Landfall Navigation has them listed at $1295, limited stock.