How to "Pickle" Your Watermaker [Nordhavn 43]

[@richardneely595]

I cant believe i missed this episode.I had watched all your videos including the ones on your old boat . So i thought.

[@russelredmond]

Thank you for your easy to follow instructions. We watch your video every year we pickle our Spectra watermaker 😊

[@lourdesrubanathan6915]

You maike IT straight forward and calmly explaiined

[@gerrylopez5743]

Shawn. I admire how you meticulously take care of your boat. It’s obvious you enjoy doing it. You are the type of person I would want to buy a boat from. If you ever decide to, I don’t think you would have a problem selling it based on your videos.

[@kathleenmccallum5081]

Nice video. Missed the part about what's left in the bucket. Helpful to tell people the pickling product is just circulated in the system and not stored in it.

[@pilotdane]

Boy do I have the urge to color the arrow on the yellow water selector valve with a sharpie or some paint. I love all your videos. Even the "boring" maintenance ones. Not so much for the specifics of the maintenance but I love seeing the dirty behind the hatch areas of different boats.

[@vincentcummings6737]

Thanks Shawn I always pick up something when I watch you do maintenance, like using a shop vacuum when changing the filters, good one !

[@glennlepien473]

Love your videos .. and the sound of those Navy jets overhead is, as we say in the Navy ... the sound of "Freedom". FW&FS .. Glenn L /100tn Master & OSC, USN, Ret.

[@cranck07]

Nice video! Anything engine related is appreciated: Oil changes, regular engine checks, maintenance etc. Love that stuff :)

[@blewyd]

I agree. Its good to see the goods and bads of living on a boat or even owning a boat. Lots of maintenance, and money but also lots of fun.

[@ronnchase4872]

Like how the kids watch dad working below. Good job Dad!

[@brucebenson9892]

Clear exposition of a complicated process. Smart questions from the woman.

[@tomvancil8213]

Wow, I hope all those manuals have great illustrations on how to take care of all the systems. I might need 4 years or more hands on instruction😂🤣. Doesn’t hurt to have a beautiful gopher to work along side you either 👍

[@Waushass]

Thank again for your boat servicing videos. Nice to know how much work that goes into it.

[@jgriff3218]

Also good video. Love watching above maintenance and mechanical aspect of boating.

[@ryanconrad9811]

Great video guys! Really well thought through and recorded.

[@garypoltonowicz7950]

Great detailed video,very well thought out and explained...

[@robertfrost1683]

Awesome to see you work. The Pups seem to approve !

[@sailingavocet]

nice video, we can't wait to install our watermaker!

[@captainrick9379]

Nice 'How To Video" Well done! thanks for sharing!

[@benlindner5285]

Hi Shawn As a Spectra 150 owner I have a suggestion for a modification ot your winterizing regime. I would hold off installing the charcoal filter until spring. It has a 6 month usable life, if it should get wet the clock starts ticking. So if any water were to get into the filter housing over the winter you would have blown the the filter by the spring. The filter isn't too expensive, BUT if you didn't realize that it had gotten wet and did flush the membrane with city water you would ruin your membrane and that runs into some $$$! Thanks for the video. Ben S/V DAWN

[@brutus5612]

totally awesome video I appreciate the stuff about maintenance I have extensive mechanical skills but the stuff you show on boats is new to me cause we don't normally have stabilizer fins or water makers on our cars and trucks:)

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you Shawn for water maker info .

[@meldour]

Great video. Very useful. Thank you

[@waynecichanski]

Great video! Would love to see more “how to” also a list of routine maintenance items would be awesome

[@markduncan6690]

Great Review Sean! Keep those maintenance videos coming!

[@Ulbre]

If you want George Clooney......but minus the sarcasm.....then Shawn is your man!

[@rescueuchief]

Thanks again for another video! I enjoy seeing all the aspects of boat ownership, not just all the fun trips! Although the fun trips definitely make maintenance worth it! Looking forward to the next video!!

[@cq7415]

Thanks for sharing.

[@James-seafan]

interesting video thank you for sharing

[@mikenewzealand4525]

Quite a lot to remember year to year I think I would need it written down step by step

[@paulschlueter2494]

Great video Thx...

[@leethompson6940]

Thanks for the practical videos of boat ownership. I really think that the 43 is a perfect boat. We looked at the 475 the other day and loved it, just don't think we would utilize it enough for the difference. Boat maintenance and practical guidelines for budgeting would be very useful information if you would be willing to share. Growing up on a farm, non of the chores of this look too complicated. Do all the manuals for the boat allow you to do most of the maintenance? Thank you for your videos, they are great quality and very informative.

[@mvfreedom]

Lee Thompson thanks for watching and for the great suggestion for a future video that we’ll do soon! Also, we really love the N43 and agree that it’s best from the 475 in that you have almost identical space without the added costs of maintenance and the several 100K more in price. If you’re two adults and two dogs, the 43 is it!

[@gra34450]

WELL DONE

[@coronapack]

also watch out for the o-rings to possibly come off the filters. whether putting on or taking off, check that o-ring isnt left behind and that new filters actually have the new o-rings on them. Btw what i mean by o-ring is the round rubber washer...

[@michaelrhodes6033]

Thanks for that guys, very interesting. However, once you have replaced the filters, do you have to bleed the system again with chemical.

[@helderferreira1610]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'd suggest to pump out the saltwater at the strainer, rinse it with freshwater and leave it dry and open during winter. Your strainer is in stainless steel and is getting stained... Rather keep it clean and dry while not needed. All the best

[@bradbusch9585]

Well done

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

Please show us your fuel manifold on the Nordhavn and how you should use it please

[@Quadman72]

Good Job Capt. Shaun! But your Sea strainer isn't shiny enough! You should hand some Flitz and a rag to the first Mate to polish the Sea strainer housing!!! 😉

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, I may have missed it or it got edited, I recommend you condition your rubber seals with silicone lubricant , for longer life and better seating. Good Job.

[@tyeb8734]

Really enjoy your videos. This may sound like a stupid question, but if you turn off your water maker for the winter season, where do you get the water you will use (for showers, washing machine, etc?). Are you able to refill tanks via the marina?

[@dgeorge852]

Suggestion. Put a plastic kitchen trash bag over the filter housing first, then the wrench over that before loosening the housing. You won't have near as much water leaking everywhere.

[@sailingavocet]

good idea!

[@harleysoltes]

What shopvac do you use and has the salt water affected it at all?

[@mvfreedom]

The Milwaukee WetVac…it’s the best thing we have on board (according to Elizabeth)!

[@harleysoltes]

Thanks. I am going to get one. Storage looks easy. We bought a Dyson for the cabin and we think it is the best piece of equipment on board so far.

[@harleysoltes]

Do you do anything special after using with saltwater? I want to use as you do to prevent overflow when cleaning saltwater strainers and to dry up last bit of water in bilge below bilge pump level.@@mvfreedom

[@jgriff3218]

Is there anything you can do to prevent the corrosion on the sea strainer? Most videos I watch the through hull fittings are corroded which I would think eventually lead to seizing up or leaking.

[@mvfreedom]

The green patina is a normal occurrence when salt water comes in contact with bronze sea strainers and seacock valves. It is simply and appearance thing and causes no harm to these components. To prevent any seizing of the seacock valves it's best practice to exercise all valves on the boat frequently. We try to open and close all valves on the boat quarterly to keep them functioning properly.

[@Antiqueanalytics]

Could you please do a video on changing the oil and filters on the engine...

[@mvfreedom]

Donald Keith Brown funny you should ask about that because that’s next up on our list. Look for it in November...

[@Antiqueanalytics]

My wife and I live in Alexandria, Virginia... We are seriously considering a Nordhavn 40 or 43... We are trying to gain as much information as possible on these fine boats... Any videos you could make about the different systems on the boat would be greatly appreciated... We are a little intimidated about the learning curve on this endeavor... How long did it take for you and your wife to feel comfortable on the boat...

[@levrac68]

Thanks for the great "how to"... Do you have active stabilizers and if so, have they been trouble free? Would love to see the maintenance needed for them.

[@seikibrian8641]

They do, and they've done a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2qQiq2LndmFjKc

[@dwrisdon2487]

Greetings. I'm new to your channel and love the energy. Quick question: Why were you servicing the water maker (pickling)? Moth balling the vessel for a while, or ???? Now that you are living aboard, will there remain the need for this type of periodic servicing? Thanks.

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

is there any way to add a drain valve to the bottom of the fresh water filter. there seemed to be water dripping very close to electrical components when you loosened it 17:20

[@harvey604journeyman8]

Did not see you reopen the sea cock in the engine room, or does it stay closed now for the winter season while you are on shore/city water supply?

[@mvfreedom]

Correct, we leave the sea cock closed until spring to keep the filters dry and fresh until we're ready to use the system again.

[@meisbepat]

I'm assuming there is a valve to close off the "production water" so that you don't get the storage chemical in your fresh water tanks?

[@meisbepat]

Also, I very much enjoyed this "boring" video :)

[@mvfreedom]

Yes, you can divert the production water to a sampling location (we failed to show) however by opening the pressure relief valve prior to running the storage chemical through the system the water maker will not make any production water.

[@willyum1208]

@@mvfreedom holy clean engine room, also the both filters are after the yellow Spectra shut off valve, just turn this valve to off, no need to close the sea cock.

[@johnbradley8757]

whats the make/model on that shop vac - it looks nice and compact?

[@mvfreedom]

Any 1 gallon wet/dry model, shop vac brand or equivelant. 1 gallon is a perfect size for a boat, very handy.

[@jeffslaven]

Are you dry-docking the boat for winter or do you still cruise through the seasons?

[@mvfreedom]

Jeff Slaven no we’re on her year round, but during winter we don’t anchor much of at all, and don’t cruise as long of distances so we put the watermaker on a break until Spring. If we didn’t we’d have to flush it weekly.

[@jeffslaven]

@@mvfreedom Ok, so dock supplied water for the off season. Cool. Living year around on that beautiful Nordhavn must be great. Wish I could! Great channel!

[@darylmarincovich7898]

I see you had your "supervisor" watching you . The four footed one.

[@chrismcgann8448]

Wo,Wo,Wo! Winterizing the boat. Does that means no videos for the whole winter?

[@mvfreedom]

Chris McGann of course NOT! We should’ve explained better but this is only being done since we don’t use it much during the rainy season and don’t want to do weekly flushes. No fear we’ve got lots more videos to come...Thanksgiving in Roche, Christmas in Vancouver, Nordhavn Film Festival...stay tuned 😉

[@gordgooding1558]

@@mvfreedom Remember next time you get to Victoria to get more than 300 yards away from the harbour. There is more to enjoy inland. Hike to fish and chips at the Snug in at The Oak bay beach Hotel or some such and take the "kids" to the coastal dog park along Dallas!

[@mvfreedom]

Gord Gooding that’s great info since we usually do stay close to wharf street. We’ve been seeing a lot online about Oak Harbor Hotel and Spa so maybe this winter that’ll have to be our next stop in the Victoria area. We are thinking Vancouver for Xmas but maybe we’ll detour 🤔

[@urabus7875]

nice

[@williamcrislerjr9699]

Puppy dog appreciation

[@JamesSmith-mv3fh]

good video how about an engine oil change

[@mvfreedom]

James Smith yes that’s our next one coming soon, due in about a month or so. It’s easy enough Mrs Cap might even do it!

[@pavanatanaya]

So, the preservative is only for the membrane

[@williamcrislerjr9699]

I was going to ask why?

[@1detroitryder]

sooo you dont live on your boat all year around?

[@mvfreedom]

1detroitryder while we don’t live aboard yet, we’re on it year round! However, we spend more time in marinas during YT rainy season so we don’t use the water maker and prefer to pickle it so we don’t have to worry about the weekly flushing.

[@1detroitryder]

@@mvfreedom AWESOME!!! i cant wait till i can do something similar i'm in Michigan and the great lakes tend to freeze pretty solid so there are very few live aboard here

[@mvfreedom]

1detroitryder yes we’re from Milwaukee and moved out here to be able to enjoy year round boating! Hopefully your winter isn’t too brutal!

[@TheNJ54]

Nicely done, still, believe your programming can be expanded to a wider audience with sponsorship support!

[@mvfreedom]

Neil Weiner if you know of any let us know!!!

[@TheNJ54]

@@mvfreedom Good day, I am in that world, I will again send my number via Insta. Message sent, call when time allows.

[@scotyfilms]

I don't get it. You have a Nordhavn. Why do you need a water maker at all?? I hear they are a big pain in the butt.

[@mvfreedom]

Scot Fenn because we’ll need it when we cross oceans or do long passages where water isn’t available. It’s a must have on a long range cruiser like a Nordhavn👍