MV "Solarwave"
“Since 3 years we have an ECHOTec installed like most cruisers we know. After more than 25.000 liters produced, we as well as all our friends have no problems with our desalination system. Therefore, we have decided to use an ECHOTec 260-DML-1 again on our new project:
The first circumnavigation on an electro-powered catamaran without sails and any fossil fuel.”
(http://www.solarwave.at/).
Michael Köhler
MV "Solarwave"
SY "Tropicali"
"I have had 3 watermakers on different yachts over the years and I know that I need a robust, simple and efficient machine. My Echotec 260-DML-1 is all those things. In recent voyages to the Louisiades, the Solomons, New Caledonia and Vanuatu, I have enjoyed reliable, easily made water. In the Solomons, where the sea water is very warm, I was getting a litre a minute from my 260-DML-1! I had a couple of queries when installing the unit and was greatly helped by Peter from Blue Sea Machines. I unreservedly recommend both his service and the product."
Lawrie Gubb
SY "Tropicali"
SV "Tryphena"
'We upgraded many systems on our 10.8m sloop Tryphena for our trip from the east coast to the Kimberley.
The ECHOTec 260-DML-1 water maker was probably the best investment we made. It is a beautiful piece of engineering and lived up to our every expectation."
Peter Giller
SV "Tryphena"
SY "Moni"
"Two years ago we installed the watermaker 260-DML-1, 49 Ltr/h, serial #: 6592.
We just want to thank you for a very good product. The system works flawlessly."
Moni and Erhard Friebe
SV "Moni"
SY "Sara"
We bought a 260-DML-1 watermaker from you in 2002, we were in PB.
We would like to mention that we have been very, very pleased with the watermaker. Since 2002 it has had much use and always has been trouble free and easy to operate.
Sharman Gowing and Cliff Wayne
SY "Sara"
SY "Splash"
"As a sailor, setting my boat up for cruising I did what every other sailor does and I asked as many cruisers and live aboard's as possible about what they have and what other cruisers say and think about what to buy.
I was speaking at length to a circumnavigator who took 5 years to do his circumnavigation and as he was a member of my club we had a great chin wag about everything. My big item list had a watermaker on it and I asked him what he thought would be a good one to buy. The conversation went much like this.
Q. So what watermaker do you have?
A. I have an XXXX model (not an ECHOTec) which did do the job ok.
Q. What brand would you recommend and why?
A. Well, most cruising sailors are using the ECHOTec. They are very simple, you can get parts anywhere, no electronics to play up and they will eventually, ask me. They just seem to be incredibly reliable.
We all know that there are many brands out there and as I have worked very closely with the marine industry as a sailing instructor I have heard of other brands of watermakers causing problems.
I called Peter, Blue Sea Machines on several occasions with questions that might seem and were straight forward, but I wanted everything to be perfect. I found Peter to be very helpful which is rare these days. When someone has your money they forget you very quickly but not Peter.
We have used the water maker consistently without any problems. We make 50 to 60 liter a day as this is our daily usage and the water maker goes on when we start the 2kva Honda which heats the water for showers, charges the batteries and makes water. When we are motoring and need water, we turn the watermaker on (and travel at 5 knots max to prevent cavitation) and run it till the tank overflows.
I can recommend the ECHOTec to any prospective buyer as it is robust, easy to install and maintain. I have been using my ECHOTec commercially with students on board so it has had a work out.
My yacht is “Splash” and is in Pittwater, NSW, so if you see me at anchor and would like to have a look at the installation come on over."
Peter Wilson
SY "Splash"
SY "AKKA"
"During the past two years we made nearly 15.000 Liter of good quality water and are really happy with the system. Meanwhile, we are glad to have chosen a 12V driven one which produces the needed water from our solar panels and wind generator.
First we thought the output should be higher but for a 2 person <household> the 260-DML-1 is just perfect ... no need to run the engine, if there is some sunshine and wind.... as usual."
Andreas Haensch
SY "AKKA"
SY "NatHape"
In a few words: best Product, best service, best price...
We had the watermaker delivered from Trinidad to Panama, installed it ourselves and it works perfectly.
Hanspeter & Nathalie
SY "NatHape"
SY "Bluesipp"
Having recently passed Captain Cook's "Thirsty Sound" inside Australia's Great Barrier Reef, it seemed a good time to send a note thanking you for my excellent water maker. Given the choice I shall never sail without one.
There are surprisingly many boats with your equipment on board and without exception we are all very happy with our water-makers and the excellent and prompt back-up you have given us.
John Kirkus
SY "Bluesipp"
SY "Charmar"
"We installed an ECHOTec Watermaker three years ago knowing we would be cruising in remote areas of South East Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Borneo, where it would be difficult to contact suppliers or get parts or help and where the water supplies are notoriously unreliable. Therefore we wanted a system that worked, had utmost reliability and no need to get supplies, parts or help from supplier.
I am delighted to say that after initial commissioning, where assistance from the company was extra-ordinary, all our criteria of reliability, performance and ease of use have been more than met. To say the least we are delighted!
It is also great to be able to use water freely without constraint, to shower and wash, and even wash the boat down in the tropics without concern for water. We used to carry a 1,000 litres of water, now we just carry an emergency supply and make it as we go."
Chris and Dianne White
'SY Charmar'
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