This week while back at the Nanny Cay dock, Captain Dan has been working feverishly to change just that on board Exit Strategy. Our vessel, like most, is equipped with 2 fresh water tanks that hold a total of 210 gallons. That is certainly an ample amount for cruising around the islands. But to ensure that we can actually safely drink the water without boiling it and enjoy the taste, we decided to invest in a watermaker.
There are all sorts of marine shops and technicians in the Virgin Islands that can install whatever a boat owner's heart desires; however, Captain Dan is quite knowledgeable and experienced with home handyman projects and since Exit Strategy is our home now, he was willing to tackle the installation.
To prepare for this task, Dan read and memorized every detail of the installation manual including the diagrams twice. (Or was it three times?) The watermaker is being tucked into the large stowage space under our master bunk, so we moved our bedding into one of the aft cabins. My job has been to stay out of the way, but within earshot so I can do/get whatever Dan needs while he's working, as this system has worked for us going on 37 years.
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| The Spectra Cape Horn Extreme |
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| Dan tucks himself & the watermaker in. |
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