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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.

How to Use Less Water on Your Soapy Dishes

Published on September 25, 2015; last updated on December 17, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water is precious but you have to get the soap off the dishes. Use noticably less water with this tip!

Water is precious but you have to get the soap off the dishes. Use noticably less water with this tip!

Pasta on the Boat

Published on March 3, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Total win -- al dente pasta with less water, less propane or other fuel, and less heat and steam in the boat!

Total win — al dente pasta with less water, less propane or other fuel, and less heat and steam in the boat!

Boat Provisioning & Water

Published on August 22, 2012; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Provisioning your boat? Be sure to consider your boat’s fresh water supply and how long it has to last. Learn exactly how to do this.

Conserve Water with Your Boat Gear Choices

Published on September 26, 2011; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking about how you’ll clean something before you buy it can save a lot of water on a boat.

Four Easy Ways to Conserve Water When Living on a Boat

Published on May 4, 2011; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you’re in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.

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