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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.

🎧Save Water With a Solar Shower

Published on December 18, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even if you have a shower on your boat, a solar shower might be better. Here’s why. And how to use one. 

🎧How to Conserve Water on Your Boat

Published on August 28, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fresh water is precious on board. Learn about 4 nifty items that can help you waste less water on the boat. 

Boat Water Filtering

Published on July 20, 2020; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bad-tasting water from your boat’s tank? Filter it! Three suggested ways to do it, with the pros and cons of each.

🎧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!

🎧Deciding on a Watermaker

Published on April 26, 2019; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A watermaker for your boat is expensive but really improves the lifestyle. Learn what you should consider in purchasing one.

A watermaker for your boat is expensive but really improves the lifestyle. Learn what you should consider in purchasing one.

🎧Watermaker Yay or Nay

Published on April 16, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Questions to help you make an informed decision about a much-discussed (and expensive!) piece of cruising gear.

Questions to help you make an informed decision about a much-discussed (and expensive!) piece of cruising gear.

Rainman Watermakers 2019 Models

Published on January 30, 2019; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Rainman Watermakers 2019 models are smaller and lighter, yet make 7 to 37 GPH of fresh drinking water from sea water. Details, review & special offer here.

Rainman Watermaker Review

Published on July 30, 2018; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What you need to know if you're considering a Rainman watermaker. Is it the best watermaker for you?

What you need to know if you’re considering a Rainman watermaker. Is it the best watermaker for you?

🎧Catching Water

Published on July 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences.

Do You Need a Watermaker?

Published on March 14, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need a watermaker to go cruising? What are the pros and cons? Things to consider before making a major purchase.

Do you need a watermaker to go cruising? What are the pros and cons? Things to consider before making a major purchase.

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