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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-06-2017, 15:48
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

I've heard a report of a Spectra making about 1/2 of its rated output. Sailing Emerald Steel and LaVagabond both have watermaker videos on their youtube channel. Emerald Steel made their own at a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-06-2017, 08:44
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Big problem with watermakers is that a good one with decent production easily costs $5000 plus considerable work involved with installation. This is where a cat shines, it is usually easy to collect...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-06-2017, 10:37
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

....and sailboats have built in clotheslines. Plus a lot less wear and tear on the clothes. All that lint is your clothes...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-06-2017, 06:10
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Planning to return the washer/dryer combo at this time. Should be able to get by with something much smaller.

Last week I was also thinking 53'....which has a lot more room than 45'.

Heckuva...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 19:02
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Laundromats can be hard to find in many parts of the world. Many cruisers seek to avoid the marina scene like backpackers avoid the city scene.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 18:13
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

He did later acknowledge the mistake. At least he is not intentionally spreading misinformation from appearances.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 16:59
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Looks like the washer has a 3.2 cubic foot capacity. I would guess that is a medium load on a larger home washer.

I just did seven loads on a large home washer. Being an XL guy doesn't help any....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 16:13
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

So.........much smaller washer/dryers are widely available.

Perhaps I should make a new thread asking this question:

"On a 45' boat with four adults, would you allocate 4 sq feet to a 220 volt...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 12:50
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Dang......so many viable options. I'm sure the small units would be fine for a couple.

So I paid $150 for a unit that costs over $1000 new. Going back and forth about returning it. I have 30 days...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 12:03
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Have not heard about 50 cycles being dangerous to the heart. I've been mildly shocked dozens of times. I work with saltwater and am constantly unplugging and plugging in electrical stuff. Being...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 11:57
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Desalinators/watermakers are ridiculously expensive and tend to have problems. I think it is the 800 psi pumps and tubing that drive up the costs so much.

Youtuber SailingEmeraldSteel is an...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 09:52
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Those Haeir units come pretty darned small. Hmmm.

On another note, my L14-30P plug needs to be an L14-30R plug for my genset. They make so many different 220 volt plugs that it gets a bit...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 09:00
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

The Caribbean seems to be ideal cruising country in so many ways. Much more dog friendly than some parts of the South Pacific.

My washer/dryer combo only has one electrical cord, that one is...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 08:37
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Learn something new all the time. How much, approx, do these "dual duty" washer/dryer units costs?

Surprises like this are much of the reason that the bon voyage date keeps getting pushed back.
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 08:23
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

I used to sell single phase and three phase commercial yogurt machines. There is more to it than this. Three phase requires an electrician to install. Even in a commercial restaurant.

Though it...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 07:23
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Just bought a stacked washer/dryer that appears to be little used for $150. I buy almost all appliances used and know that used stacked washer/dryers are hard to find in Colorado.

I have never...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 07:00
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Re: Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

All great input so far....thanks.

My plan is a couple circumnavigations within a ten year time frame. Of course we all know how plans may go.

With three dogs, there are many places that I can...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2017, 06:37
Replies: 79
Views: 8,954
Posted By softdown
Stacked washer/dryer takes 4 sq feet...worth it?

Not much else to say about this question. The dryer takes a 220/240 volt genset. Roughly half of the gensets/generators offer 220/240 volts.

Four square feet is a significant space requirement on...
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