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Getting, Using & Conserving Water
Getting, Using & Conserving Water
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You're surrounded by water on a boat, yet you have to conserve. Even a watermaker doesn't give you an unlimited supply.
 
Simple ways to stretch your supply without affecting your lifestyle.

Showering on a Boat (or How to Get Clean Without Wasting Water)

Published on April 6, 2026; last updated on March 27, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Patrick Marlowe

Boat head with shower in the center - how to shower on a boat without wasting water

One cruiser’s tips on showering on a boat without wasting water (or growing mold). Most importantly, you even end up clean.

Boat Water Filters: Which System Is Right for You?

Published on April 1, 2026; last updated on March 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Blue water pitcher pouring filtered water into a glass on a boat

Tired of hauling cases of water bottles onto your boat? A filter fixes that — here’s which type actually works for cruisers.

🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

Published on May 17, 2025; last updated on May 13, 2025 by Nica Waters

bucket on a boat deck catching rainwater

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

Tips for Hand Washing Dishes on a Boat

Published on March 6, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hands rinsing dishes in a sink - hand washing dishes on a boat

Hand washing dishes on a boat is a bit different from doing it on land. Here are the tips beginners will want to know.

Don’t Let Bugs Into Your Boat’s Water Tank

Published on September 5, 2024; last updated on September 4, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water tank bugs are a nuisance. Here’s how to keep them from becoming a problem in the first place. And it only take a little screening.

🎧Save Water When Washing Boat Dishes

Published on May 4, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Water conservation is key on a boat. Here are some tips for keeping water use down when washing dishes.

Why You Should Turn Off the Water Pump on Your Boat

Published on October 25, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dripping tap - turn off the water pump

Do you keep your freshwater pump on all the time? Here’s why you should turn off the water–for safety’s sake.

Washing Dishes in a Quart of Water

Published on April 19, 2023; last updated on April 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Washing dishes can take a lot of water on a boat. But my method helps me wash a day’s dishes in less than a quart of water.

🎧Showers on a Boat

Published on August 23, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Can you take a shower on board without pressure water? Sure. Here’s how.

🎧My Favorite Water Saving Tip

Published on July 30, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Get in the habit of saving water on land, before you go cruising. This simple trick will help!

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