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14-07-2017, 19:06
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How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
Hi everyone, new to the site and very curious about this answer.
If the companion way is not at least 29 in, which I'm not sure if most are, how would you fit a washing machine inside the boat? Has anyone attempted this and they had to do something to get it in.
Would really appreciate any help I can get on this question.
Best regards to all.
Manny
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14-07-2017, 19:12
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
Boat: FP Belize, 43' - Dot Dun
Posts: 3,823
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by Mannyslv
Hi everyone, new to the site and very curious about this answer.
If the companion way is not at least 29 in, which I'm not sure if most are, how would you fit a washing machine inside the boat? Has anyone attempted this and they had to do something to get it in.
Would really appreciate any help I can get on this question.
Best regards to all.
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Buy a smaller washer/dryer. The popular Splendide vented model is 22 5/8" deep.
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14-07-2017, 20:06
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: At the intersection of here & there
Boat: 47' Olympic Adventure
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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14-07-2017, 20:22
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Sozopol
Boat: Riva 48
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
Either the Hair mentioned it a dual bin washing machine from Amazon. The dual bin uses less water, is faster and more powerful than the Hair but it does require more work. If you have the space, a Splendide is fully automatic from beginning to end and a good choice.
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14-07-2017, 22:11
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by Mannyslv
Hi everyone, new to the site and very curious about this answer.
If the companion way is not at least 29 in, which I'm not sure if most are, how would you fit a washing machine inside the boat? Has anyone attempted this and they had to do something to get it in.
Would really appreciate any help I can get on this question.
Best regards to all.
Manny
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Hello.
This one ?
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14-07-2017, 22:19
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Malaysia, Thailand
Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 430
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by DotDun
Buy a smaller washer/dryer. The popular Splendide vented model is 22 5/8" deep.
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Not sure what specific model you are referring to..
Got any links or photos please?
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15-07-2017, 03:15
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SW Florida
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by ErikFinn
Not sure what specific model you are referring to..
Got any links or photos please?
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NEW Splendide 2100XC (WD2100XC) washer-dryer
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15-07-2017, 03:41
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pangaea
Posts: 10,856
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
The Splendide company is excellent. Our 17 year old unit recently broke down while I was in Italy, so I called the company in the US for help. Turns out, the machine has a self diagnostic internal device, so the company tech walked me through the process from 6500 miles away, determined the problem (motherboard failure), shipped the appropriate parts, then after a 20 minute simple repair on the boat of replacing the motherboard, the machine is now working 100%.
No repair man required. Wonderful customer service... done the way it should be done.
In hindsight, I'm guessing the US model machine maybe didn't like the 50hz European electrical when I plug in dockside, so I'll need to remember to unplug in the future and give it 60hz, but this is a guess as to why it failed.
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15-07-2017, 03:51
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Back on dirt in Florida
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
I second Ken's recommendation of Spendide for customer service. I had one in an RV for years before we adopted cruising. I had a simple problem with a 'phone call' simple fix.
The only negative statement I have, and it may have been operator error, was the plastic soap dispenser drawer scraped the finish off the metal body of the machine and it became a bit of a rusty mess.
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15-07-2017, 05:54
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Malaysia, Thailand
Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 430
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by DotDun
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Thanks! 
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15-07-2017, 06:45
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: BVI
Boat: Leopard 40 (new model)
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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+1 for this machine. It works great on boats.
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15-07-2017, 09:16
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: PNW 48.59'45N 122.45'50W
Boat: Ian Ross design ketch 63'
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
I was just given a vented Splendid for my birthday/4th of July /Thanksgiving /Christmas and Hanukkah. Our companionway is 24". It is the best crew member on the boat.  
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15-07-2017, 09:35
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Meandering about the Gulf of Alaska coast [NNE Pacific]— where the internet doesn't always shine... [Even Elon's...] Homeport: Wrangell Island
Boat: Nauticat 43 [S&S Staysail Ketch]
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by Mannyslv
Hi everyone, new to the site and very curious about this answer.
If the companion way is not at least 29 in, which I'm not sure if most are, how would you fit a washing machine inside the boat? Has anyone attempted this and they had to do something to get it in.
Would really appreciate any help I can get on this question.
Best regards to all.
Manny
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Manny,
We were lucky enough to have the washer dryer come pre-installed by the previous owners.
They shared how they got it into place: they disassembled the new unit and cut the chassis in half. They brought the pars onto the boat and installed and reassembled the chassis with reinforcements to make it stronger than original. Then they reassembled the guts into the machine... [Also a great way to get to know your new machine I suppose...]
We have a few photos they provided on our page about our washer/dryer.
Also, I concur with prior mentions of Splendide's splendid customer service. [Sorry, couldn't resist...] This is the 2nd vessel I've had with a Splendide, and I will not change in the future if/when the time comes. In 25 years of Splendide ownership [2 machines on separate vessels] I have had to replace a dryer blower fan that distorted when 'someone' forgot to open the external dryer vent to outdoors while the vented unit was running...
Best wishes finding what is best for your needs.
Cheers! Bill
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15-07-2017, 10:42
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Cormorant Island, BC, Canada
Boat: Lancer 44 Motorsailer
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
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Originally Posted by DotDun
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+1
Have hadthe 2100 vented model for 10 years. Great machine. If
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15-07-2017, 10:50
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Marina del Rey, California
Boat: President 43 Sportfish
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Re: How to fit a washing machine in a sailboat?
If the companion way is not large enough you can either enlarge it or install a large hatch or soft hatch (removable section) in the deck.
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