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Old 01-24-2009
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Originally Posted by Jim H View Post
I've noticed that some cruisers pack a lot of bottled water (dozens of smaller units per person) in parts of the boat, with a budget of 2-3 per day per person. Tank water is used for cooking, and seawater for washing in the galley sink.
I've been using tank water for everything for the last three years. I do make an effort to keep the tank and lines clean.

On passages I carry several gallon jugs of drinking water and a large number of smaller bottled water containers (350 or 500ml depending on what I can source). The intent of the jugs and bottles is as both a reserve and a "get-home" supply in the even of a fresh water leak from the tanks.
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