Mick 1965
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Hi can any one tell me if you can have a washing machine in a sealine f42
Washing machine in a boat
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Aardee
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A friend has fitted one in his F37 
kashurst
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Where did he put it?A friend has fitted one in his F37
Davy_S
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In between the bath and the piano.
Elessar
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F37 is shaft drive with a lazarette.A friend has fitted one in his F37
F42 is Zeus. Doubt there is anywhere.
(If it’s an f42/5 that’s different)
[70521]
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Hello Mick and welcome to the forum.
Yes you can put a washing machine on your boat. I might take a bit of working out, but anything is doable.
Personally, I'd be asking myself why do I think this is a good idea.
PlanB
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I'm with Sandy. We lived aboard for 12 years without one. Marinas usually have laundry facilities, as do towns.
Hurricane
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Totally disagree.
I know we have the space but a washing machine on board is well worth the space if you can find some.
I'm lazy. When I'm on the boat on my own (like now) I will pop in a wash before I go to bed.
I cheat a bit by letting the washer dryer to do some of the drying as well.
But having one on board takes all the "faff" out of doing the laundry.
Back to the point, a friend had a Sealine F42/5 and they had a washing machine in the lazerette.
Likewise we had one in our lazerette on our old Sealine T51
markc
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We have a washing machine on the boat, but normally use marina laundry due to there being 4 of us. Handy for towels and smaller loads. Drying can be a pain as I don't like hanging washing all over the boat. I'd say handy, but not essential, just like the dishwasher... actually dishwasher wins, we use that every day!
Portofino
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Suppose it depends on your circumstances.
We have been blessed with good marinas thus far so no real pressure to peruse the idea .
We also have a house in Antibes which we have occasionally used its facilities ( when in that of the woods ) and another in Switzerland + a car in a marina car park to lug gear about in .Then forget which site we have left it on !
Never really yearned for one on the boat TBH .
The laundry in Loano Marina is exemplary I haven’t got a pic but “ She “ ( remember them old fashioned women?
)does it .
I wouldn’t know where to start after 30/yrs marriage.
I lug it she goes in then we go for a drink / people watching etc .Gets us off the boat socialising etc .
Hard life this marina business
The laundry is in here .
Is there a RYA course on using a washing machine ?I will get my coat !
We have been blessed with good marinas thus far so no real pressure to peruse the idea .
We also have a house in Antibes which we have occasionally used its facilities ( when in that of the woods ) and another in Switzerland + a car in a marina car park to lug gear about in .Then forget which site we have left it on !
Never really yearned for one on the boat TBH .
The laundry in Loano Marina is exemplary I haven’t got a pic but “ She “ ( remember them old fashioned women?
)does it .I wouldn’t know where to start after 30/yrs marriage.
I lug it she goes in then we go for a drink / people watching etc .Gets us off the boat socialising etc .
Hard life this marina business
The laundry is in here .
Is there a RYA course on using a washing machine ?
I will get my coat !
Portofino
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Out of interest where does the soapy / detergent ridden water go on a boat ?
In a marina touting “ Blue flag “ green credentials?
Serious Q to those who have one btw .
In a marina touting “ Blue flag “ green credentials?
Serious Q to those who have one btw .
Bigplumbs
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In the sea of course
QBhoy
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I keep mine Just aft of the jacuzzi ?
Robin
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When we bought our live aboard trawler in the USA the previous owners had removed the washing machine/dryer and replaced it with a freezer, albeit leaving the existing plumbing in case they changed their minds. They didn't and nor did we. Back home in UK and living on a different boat we rely on marina facilities and/or local laundrettes . Friends nearby have on on a steel ketch but seem to spend lots of time dismantling and repairing i t so too use the marina ones or laundrette in town as unlike us they have a car available . Water capacity would worry me mostly but with electric cost or generator size and fuel usage a close run behind. My lovely one is just now getting ready for wash day in our marina facility which will keep her busy for a couple of hours...
Hurricane
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And that's my point.
Why make it a chore.
I did my laundry last night whilst I was asleep and it was all dry and ready to put away when I got up this morning
Robin
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No chore for me plus she does the folding and putting away. I get a bit of peace before I cook Sunday lunch.
Poignard
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A raggy writes:
This thread has parted the veil a little , allowing a fleeting glimpse into a different world: a world of wealth and luxury almost beyond the imagination of one whose nearest approach to a 'washing machine' on an ocean passage has been a bucket of soapy water with the clothes in it, agitated by the motion of the boat as she rolls along in the Trade Winds.
This thread has parted the veil a little , allowing a fleeting glimpse into a different world: a world of wealth and luxury almost beyond the imagination of one whose nearest approach to a 'washing machine' on an ocean passage has been a bucket of soapy water with the clothes in it, agitated by the motion of the boat as she rolls along in the Trade Winds.
Robin
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Correct in as much as we know well where the retired wealth is and as an ex lifelong raggy now living on a mobo it certainly isn't true of me, Now for retired ex civil servants on gold plated final salary deals the realities of life might be significantly different ?
Bitter, you becha
Signed,
yours truly,
Robin
Equitable life(less) and impecunious Gorgon Brown victim ?
BruceK
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Since moving aboard full time the only thing we miss is the dishwasher. We tried pawning off some of these chores to the kids and there was open rebellion.
