The water problem
So our water maker finally broke down beyond repair. We made several mistakes in selecting and installing this particular watermaker. Having one of these units malfunction is not a nice experience. In fact it could be pretty serious depending on where you are. The reason is you need water is to drink. Having one of these units means you can spend pretty much an near unlimited amount of time out in remote areas. Boats do need consumables of course, but with a good watermaker onboard, all you need is food, and fuel. So to setup for 2 months it can be pretty easy, 3 months possible, but you have to work harder and plan better. Our fuel tanks hold 215 litres each, this lasts us around 1-2 months before they are below half. We could use less diesel, but we like hot showers. When it comes right down to it, we don't actually need the diesel to live, just live more comfortably. Coming through the Pacific we toped up 80 litres in Marquesas, our next top up was Fiji over 4 months later. Our...