Water & supplies on board
Water is life – especially on long voyages. Without a reliable water supply, every trip quickly becomes a challenge. On the SY Joline, we have optimized our system over the years: from tank management to water filters to our own watermaker.
In this section, we'll show you how we solved our fresh water supply, how much water we need, and how you can make your boat more independent.
🚰 Our water maker
Our watermaker runs reliably and supplies us with up to 60 liters per hour when needed. Important to us:
✅ Low power consumption (approx. 10–12A at 24V)
✅ Spare parts availability on the go
✅ Maintenance possible with on-board tools
???? Installing a watermaker – our step-by-step guide
💧 Tank management & water quality
We have a total of [X] liters of fresh water on board, distributed across several tanks. This ensures that some of it remains usable, even if one tank develops problems.
✅ Separation of drinking water and consumption water tank
✅ Cleaning the tanks with citric acid
✅ Activated carbon filter after the tank for best quality
???? Water filters on board – which systems really work?
🚿 Water consumption in everyday life on board
We've significantly reduced our consumption over time—without sacrificing comfort. Here are some of our tricks:
✅ Shower heads and foot pumps
✅ Salt water flush for the toilet
✅ Rinse with salt water, rinse with fresh water
???? Saving water on board – 7 practical tips
🧭 More articles on the topic
- Installing a water filter – instructions & practice
- Watermaker – Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- How much water do you really need on a long journey?