Boat DIY

We set out to make a smaller 12-volt watermaker for less than $1000, did we manage it?

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We have been full-time liveaboards since May 2020. We spent the first year and a half aboard a 1965 Alberg 30 that we have owned since 2010. We recently upgraded to a 1980 Tartan 37 named Acadia and we are so excited to continue our cruising journey! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to see our journey!

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When we first bought Acadia, she only had 200 watts of solar installed, it was basically enough to run our fridge and navigation equipment. We knew we would need something more before we left for the Bahamas so we created a custom bimini mount for our solar panels and now we have the option of up to 700 watts of solar!

00:00--Intro
03:15--Mounting the Panels
05:18--Wiring Explanation
06:12--Project Cost Breakdown
07:36--A 6 Month Review

Installing Solar on a Boat Blog Post: https://abroadreachtravel.com/installing-solar-on-a-boat/

Amazon list of products used in this video: https://a.co/5n6jEKi
Gemini Marine Products' full line of mounting hardware: https://www.geminiproducts.net/ They are an awesome small business out of Maine, that makes great quality products!

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Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/

For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/

We have been full-time liveaboards since May 2020. We spent the first year and a half aboard a 1965 Alberg 30 that we have owned since 2010. We recently upgraded to a 1980 Tartan 37 named Acadia and we are so excited to continue our cruising journey! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to see our journey!

Join us at Patreon for behind-the-scenes info, monthly live sundowners from wherever we are, and access to our live tracker and resource library! https://www.patreon.com/abroadreachtravel/

Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com

All Music From Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bxowjw/

We have been taking cold showers for the last year, and we are so excited to finally have hot water for showers and dishes!

Project Materials:
Hot Water Heater--https://amzn.to/3fLrne1
Shower Head--https://amzn.to/2SpxVXP
Thermostatic Mixing Valve--https://amzn.to/3ujzUdD

Disclaimer: In the interest of transparency, please be aware that the links above may contain affiliate links and any purchases made through such links may result in a small commission for us at no cost to you. We appreciate you shopping from these links!

Check out our Instagram to see our projects happening in real-time 🛠🔩⛵️ https://www.instagram.com/abroadreachtravel/

For All Our Boat DIY Posts Check Out the Blog: https://abroadreachtravel.com/boat-diy/

Our Alberg 30, Ecola, is a 1965 (early model) that has been in Andy's family for almost 40 years. Keeping her in tip-top shape is almost a full-time job, but it's a labor of love. ❤️

Questions, comments, or want to work with us? Contact us at info@abroadreachtravel.com