Tag: Water Maker

PREPARING TO DEPART INDONESIA

Secluded Cove at Belitung. Photo Ray Penson

Social life on Belitung  has been good with a few hardy cruisers passing through to have drinks, food and conversations with.  The local village has an excellent coffee shop and café serving delicious Indonesian food.  The girls serving were surprised when I ordered ‘local hot’ as they are used to serving bland mild food to non-Indonesians. The staff were very kind, helpful and interested in what I was doing. They sort of adopted this old man, on one visit they made me a special soup, it was delicious. I even left a tip which is usually against my religion.

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THE LAST TEABAG

The last teabag. Photo Ray Penson

There it is, the last Extra Strong Breakfast Tea Bag.  Before leaving New Zealand I took a good stock on board and then managed to top up my stock in Australia.  The last couple of months I have been on rations and today, early morning, I enjoyed the last Bag.  Some people drink coffee to get going in the morning, but for me it’s a strong tea with milk and honey that does the trick. 

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ONWARDS TO JAVA

Good Speed up the coast of Java. Photo Ray Penson

We departed at a reasonable time in the morning after a proper breakfast.  Once we passed through the entrance channel and were clear of the reefs a welcome breeze greeted us.  The breeze became fresh from the SE, we romped along with just the yankee working well, no need to break out the mainsail. 

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DIY WATER MAKER

Water Maker installation almost finished. Photo Ray Penson

The idea of making fresh water from seawater on the boat is very appealing and adds another level of independence to cruising.  But such a luxury comes at a cost - money, space, added complexity and power.  Being mainly single handed with a small yacht my freshwater requirements are modest, most off the shelf water makers didn’t fit with my needs.  So, I thought why not look at making one to fit the boat and my expectations.

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