Watermaker Guides

Practical resources for yacht owners — model selection, capacity planning and technical know-how

Whether you are planning a blue cruise from Göcek, wintering in Marmaris or visiting Turkey for the season, these guides help you choose the right Seacraft watermaker for your vessel. Need a personal recommendation? Book a vessel survey or call +90 252 412 90 78.

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Which Watermaker Is Right for Your Boat?

Step-by-step model selection by boat type, power and crew.

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Selection

How to Choose a Watermaker for Your Yacht

Daily consumption and hourly capacity planning.

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Selection

Who Needs a 12V Watermaker?

Is a 12V DC watermaker right for your boat? SCW-30 and SCW-50 limits, battery banks and capacity.

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Selection

SCW-30 vs SCW-50 Comparison

Compare 12V watermakers SCW-30 and SCW-50: output, battery draw and boat size.

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Technical

12V vs 230V Watermaker Power Supply

Choosing watermaker power: 12V DC vs 230V. Generator, shore power and model matching.

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Planning

Planning Water Tank Capacity With Your Watermaker

Plan fresh water tank size together with watermaker hourly output for anchoring and passage strategy.

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Economics

Marina Water vs Watermaker: Cost Comparison

Compare marina fresh water fees with watermaker operating costs for yachts and gulets.

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Gulet

Water Needs for Gulets and Blue Cruise

Daily water consumption on Turkish gulets and recommended watermaker capacity.

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Technical

How Reverse Osmosis Works on a Boat

Marine watermaker RO process: pre-filters, high pressure, membrane and brine reject.

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Maintenance

Watermaker Maintenance Guide

Watermaker care: filter changes, flush, pressure checks and seasonal service.

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Maintenance

Membrane Flush and Winterization Guide

Watermaker membrane flush, pickling and lay-up protection steps.

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Technical

Seawater Temperature and Salinity Effects

How Aegean, Mediterranean and Marmara salinity and temperature affect watermaker output.

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Maintenance

Watermaker Spare Parts Replacement Schedule

Filter and membrane replacement intervals. Seacraft local spare parts stock.

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Commercial

Watermaker for Commercial Vessels

Industrial watermaker for commercial ships and large fishing vessels. SCW-500/1000 at 380V.

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Season

Pre-Season Watermaker Checklist

Pre-season watermaker checklist: filters, pressure, flush and test run.

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Season

End-of-Season Watermaker Winterization

End-of-season watermaker lay-up steps and checklist.

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Guide

10 Watermaker Mistakes for Beginners

Ten common mistakes first-time watermaker users make and how to avoid them.

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Guide

Turkish-Made vs Imported Watermaker

Seacraft domestic production vs imported brands: service time, spares, warranty.

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Installation

Watermaker Installation Process

Seacraft installation steps: survey, model choice, on-board fitting, commissioning.

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Technical

12V Watermaker and Solar Panels

Sizing solar for SCW-30/50. Battery charge balance for cruising yachts.

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Guide

Watermaker for Visiting Yachts in Turkey

On-site watermaker installation for foreign-flag yachts in Turkish marinas.

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Not Sure Which Model Fits Your Boat?

Free technical consultation — on-site installation across Turkey

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