A Simple Water Solution?

[Little Rascal]

I'm looking for a simple solution for carrying water in my tiny cabin. I don't really have room for a fixed tap so I'm looking for some kind of jerry can with a manual pump tap type lid attachment? Kind of like a Whale Mk6 but attached to the lid of the jerry can.

Lots of water carriers have gravity feed taps but that would require mounting the can on top of a locker. I'm looking for something that could be kept in a locker or on the cabin sole but still get water from it. Any ideas?

 

[Giblets]

This works well for me.

I think Dylan also uses one on The Slug.

 

[northwind]

I'm looking for a simple solution for carrying water in my tiny cabin. I don't really have room for a fixed tap so I'm looking for some kind of jerry can with a manual pump tap type lid attachment? Kind of like a Whale Mk6 but attached to the lid of the jerry can.

Lots of water carriers have gravity feed taps but that would require mounting the can on top of a locker. I'm looking for something that could be kept in a locker or on the cabin sole but still get water from it. Any ideas?

Buy a jerry can and and whale mk6, drill hole in jerry can cap, and attach whale pump... It's what they do on Cornish crabbers... http://www.cornishcrabbers.co.uk/in...ails/product_id/39/water-container-and-pump/-

 

[VicS]

I have a Whale Mk 6 but fitted at the side of the galley sink and connected to a small flexible water tank in the bow.

It replaces the old Mk 5 Whale which leaked practically from day 1 and could not be serviced in any way.
I am not optimistic that the Mk 6 wont leak before long but at least if it does it can be overhauled.

I am not over the moon on these whale pumps. Even if the new one does not leak they are too expensive.

If it is fitted into the top of a jerry can and leaks it will be PITA. At least any leakage from mine drains into the sink and then out from there.

I keep a couple of 1 gallon water carriers on the cabin floor with fresh water in them for drinking, normally using the tank water only for domestic purposes.

 

[RAI]

How about using one of those large garden sprays? Pressurise once and get the water at the push of a button. They come in lots of sizes.

 

[Little Rascal]

Thanks Giblets, I had a vague memory of that from KTL but could find it... I've ordered one now and I'll have a go with it.

I like the Crabber way of doing it but I could do it myself for less than £47

The garden spray thing has good potential - a hand presurised sytem for small boats could be pretty useful? Some development needed...

At some point I may well end up with a fixed system like Vic, at the moment I am still deciding what I want and where. Leaky taps sound awkward - It's likely my sink will double as the chart table with a board on top

 

[lw395]

For drinking water, we just use 2litre bottles of cheapo mineral water, and refill them when cruising.
It's easy to put a couple of empties in a rucksack every time you go ashore.
But the old sonatas had whale pumps fitted in jerrycan lids IIRC. Worked fine, they had secure stowage next to the sink.

 

[peterb]

How about using one of those large garden sprays? Pressurise once and get the water at the push of a button. They come in lots of sizes.

They're very effective. Good at reducing water consumption on long trips. And they make good fire extinguishers, too!

 

[ripvan1]

I'm thinking of using a whale gusher (already on board) with a plastic water tank as used in offices situated below in a locker.

 

[Swg]

Cornish crabbers will sell you what you are looking for as per standard on Shrimpers. Works well for me!