#12.3 Leopard50 Watermaker ESSENTIALS - WHAT EVERY CRUISER NEEDS TO KNOW! Expert interview JTHalden.

[@01goldg1]

How cool is it to have Richard Dreyfuss giving a tutorial on Spectra Watermakers? WOW!!!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Yes what a likeness - I never saw that before! Great spotting!!! Richard Dreyfuss was always good on boats! Thanks for the comment :)

[@carsonc1272]

Thanks for this... I really appreciate the deep dive!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks Ned, glad you liked it! It is much longer than the usual videos and we thought that it may be too long and people would not have the sustaining power... Hope others like the info that JT was sharing and I learnt more each time I watched it!!! John and Eli

[@nedwphillips2126]

I thought it was honest, straight and simple set up and JT explained the why's and wherefore's very well... can/can't wait for the next Video.. plus i know which water maker i will be getting down the track... Ned.

[@marktaylor484]

Outstanding and Crucial knowledge!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thanks for watching Mark and this video is much longer than the normal ones but the info was so important, I did not want to cut it down or the different info would have been lost. Glad it hit the mark! John and Eli

[@marktaylor484]

@@barefootdoctorssailing8567 I'm so glad you are out there demystifying what should be simply out there, even for a simple day skipper. Well done the two of you.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

@@marktaylor484 interesting cause we were worried it was too BORING!!! Glad it has value!

[@gavinmarshall9950]

You guys are fast becoming one of the best sailing channels!

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Thank you for the awesome compliment!!! Really glad you are enjoying as much as we are enjoying making them for you. Please let us know what interests you the most and cheers for your support!!! John and Eli

[@nedwphillips2126]

Wow great tutorial... Thanks Guys

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Our conversation trail seems to hav been lost... Glad you liked the video though. Eli and John

[@en8581]

Thanks for the video! Can you find out if you can use any RV/Marine pink propylene glycol solution, eg from Walmart? Or does Spectra recommend a specific brand/type?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Dear EN, Thanks for watching and thanks for the question. My understanding is that the Walmart PG would be fine but I will email JT and confirm. John

[@alcibiadesmarcialneto922]

Why change a membrane in a brand new boat?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Dear Alcibiades, thanks for watching and good question. Someone in transit had run the Watermaker unit so it had sat for a month without pickling so leopard paid for the replacement membrane under warranty. Let us know what you would most like to see - how to, travel/ destination reviews , finances, maintenance etc

[@i2jesse]

Why did you need to get a new membrane?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Someone in transit had run the unit so it had sat for a month without pickling so leopard paid for it under warranty.

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

That watermaker is HUGE!! How many litres per day are you guys expecting to need per day?

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

The stats say that it makes 17gal /hr but it tells me it was making 25g/hr. It uses 18amps to run so it light on power drainage and it is certainly not the big water makers that do 40+ Gal/hr. It’s our first one so we have nothing to judge it against... Thanks for watching and for the comment. John and Eli

[@dwb73]

There's beauty in simplicity. That's all there is? It took us 20 years and millions of dollars to get to... There's a great line in the movie The Caine Mutiny. "The Navy is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots."

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Yes - amazing isn't it!!! John