SAILBOAT TECH: How to install a DIY watermaker (SeaWater Pro) // Ryan’s Tech Corner #5

Check out Part 1 of the water maker series - How to make water on a sailboat?    • How to make water on a sailboat (and how t...   **Update 2021/11/16** It's been over two and a half years since we installed our watermaker. It has been performing flawlessly ever since and has afforded us some well-needed and appreciated self-sufficiency throughout the Mediterannean (where marinas are super expensive), through ocean crossings (yeay for showers) and through covid lockdowns (where we had zero possibility to get water otherwise). We added a control panel in our galley which has been incredibly practical and have upgraded the membrane to the latest SeaWater Pro one. We've been buying filters and parts in hardware stores all over the World (way easier than having to order proprietary parts) and we produce 19-20 gallons (70-75 liters) of fresh water per hour. Two and a half years later, we also received an affiliate link to SeaWater Pro watermakers, which allows us to receive a small commission on purchases made through it, at no extra cost to you! So if you are in the process of acquiring your own, it would mean a lot to us if you considered using it :) Check out SeaWater Pro watermakers: https://seawaterpro.com?sca_ref=13187... Our kit: https://seawaterpro.com/products/110-... ***** April 2019: It took us a while to produce this video about how to install a DIY watermaker, as we wanted to really test out our installation and put it to the test. We are absolutely delighted with our watermaker and the water production that we get out of it, especially at the price that we payed for it compared to of-the-shelf branded watermaker such as Ecotech, Spectra, rainman or aquabase watermakers. In this video, Ryan explains how to install a DIY watermaker, that is a watermaker that you build from scratch with parts that you source yourself. We go through what to think about before buying parts, how to power your watermaker, where to install it, how to buy all the parts for your watermaker, the tools that you will need to install your units and what to expect when you assemble all your parts. Finally, we give you a tour of our own watermaker installation and analyze the results we get from it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** JOIN THE CREW! ** Join our virtual crew of Patrons at:   / ryanandsophiesailing   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** GEAR ** ⛵️Our boat: Polar Seal, 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40, owners version (2 cabins layout). Full tour and review of Polar Seal at:    • Meet Polar Seal!  A complete tour of our B...   🎥 Photo & Film gear Our camera: https://amzn.to/2KyC8mi Image stabilizing lens: https://amzn.to/2Kiq89i Our microphone: https://amzn.to/2Ix8MQd Microphone windjammer: https://amzn.to/2KeEmYS Our action camera: https://amzn.to/2Ky8IBS Our drone: https://amzn.to/2tDjRdU ⚠️ Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. As a friend of Ryan & Sophie Sailing, you allow us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate links! We only disclose links for products that we use and love, and believe you will love too. If you shop on Amazon, you can support this channel at no cost by using the link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophi... Thank you for supporting this channel! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * LINKS 🖇* http://www.ryanandsophie.com // Videos, stories, photos and other goodies of our travel and sailing adventure   / ryanandsophiesailing   | Short stories and videos of our life onboard.   / ryan_and_sophie_sailing   | Sweet photos of our sailing and the places we visit.   / ryan_and_sophie   | Ask us short questions, get fast answers!   / ryanandsophiesailing   | Where you become a member of our virtual crew! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 ** 🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophi... You pay the same and Amazon gives us a little share of their profit, which helps us. We really appreciate your support! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** CONTACT 📬 ** Say hi, ask us a question or send us feedback at: 📩 [email protected] Life is short: • Meet someone on Tinder 📱👫 • Quit your job👩🏻‍💻 • Sell your apartment 🏡 • Buy a boat ⛵️💸💸💸 • Go sail the world 🔜🌍