Water Makers

Iggy

Iggy

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I plan on adding a water maker for next season. Looking at Parker, Spectra and US Watermaker.

They all have pros and cons but leaning towards US Watermaker. US Watermaker Clearwater is expandable from 400 to 1500 GPD by changing the tubes. Small in size/foot print. 120V @ 18A

Parker Pro Mini is fixed in output, cost is a little higher. BUT "reduces noise level to a negligent hum". 120v @18A

Spectra is pricy! The 14gph model is a negligent hum. Saw one a running at the Newport Boat Show. For the same price I can buy one from above with twice the output. 12v @ 12A

I am looking for any input on the above models. Power is a concern, but not a big one having a 5.5k genset, 3000w inverter and a 800Ah bank.
 
I must have had a bad day yesterday. I meant to post this on the trawler forum.

No disrespect to all the boaters here!! But most are lake boaters that would not need a water maker.

The wife is retiring next spring. The plan is to take the boat and go south for the following winter. Fuel with a diesel engine means I don't need to refuel as much as I need water. So the water maker is a must.

Rainmaker is OK, but there are better ones out there.
 
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