On yachts and catamarans, the watermaker is often considered the ultimate solution for onboard freshwater production.
It converts seawater into freshwater using reverse osmosis and usually produces high-quality water directly at the system outlet.
However, this water is not always consumed immediately after production.
Once produced, water is stored in onboard tanks and distributed through plumbing systems.
At this stage, several processes can affect water quality.
Stored water may remain in tanks for days or weeks, which can lead to:
Pipes and distribution systems can also:
Even if water is perfect at the outlet of the watermaker, it can change before being consumed.
This is especially relevant on long voyages or charter operations.
These two systems serve different purposes.
It turns seawater into usable freshwater onboard.
A point-of-use system, such as an under-sink RO filter, allows you to:
More and more vessels combine:
This dual approach ensures consistent water quality even after long storage periods.
The OneZero reverse osmosis system is particularly suited for this setup.
It provides:
Filtered water also improves:
A watermaker is essential for producing freshwater onboard.
But it is not sufficient to guarantee fully safe drinking water at the tap.
Point-of-use filtration ensures water is secured at the exact moment of consumption, providing consistent quality under all sailing conditions.
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