New Multi-Function Display Capabilities for Watermaker Monitoring & Operation

Feb 7, 2025 | All News, In The Press | 0 comments

New Multi-Function Display Capabilities for Watermaker Monitoring & Operation

Blue Water Desalination’s Most Capable Watermaker Can Now Be Integrated Into Garmin & Raymarine Touchscreen Displays

Water Desalination is excited to announce new capabilities for monitoring and controlling watermaker operations from the convenience of two of the world’s most popular digital helm systems.

Blue Water Desalination’s Legend series of fully automatic watermakers can now be monitored and controlled through both Garmin and Raymarine multi-function touchscreen displays. This integration is achieved by utilizing the Boening Chartplotter Gateway to control Legend watermakers through the Garmin OneHelm™ or Raymarine Lighthouse user interfaces.

Boening is a leader in the ship automation field providing electronic engineering and networking solutions that make commercial and recreational vessels safer, smarter and more connected.

Users of this new interface are able to remotely monitor and control their new Legend watermaker without a separate wired remote. Through the yacht’s multi-function OneHelm™ or Lighthouse capable displays, users can start and stop producing fresh water from the convenience of the helm station. The custom-designed interface also allows users to monitor the system status including pressures, flows, product water quality and system warnings and faults.

The use of multi-function displays eliminate the need for a separate wired remote to the watermaker, reducing installation costs, as well as saving precious real estate on the helm console. The feature will be available on all Legend units produced in 2025 and moving forward.

One of the company’s best-selling products, the Legend series is a fully automatic watermaker available in both compact and modular configurations capable of producing 475-1,850 gallons per day (1,800-7,000 liters per day).

“These new capabilities demonstrate our commitment to offering our customers the best watermaker systems that are easy to operate and maintain,” says Managing Director Jim Santa. Yacht owners and builders can expect further technology innovations to be rolled out to Blue Water Desalination products over the coming year.

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Blue Water Desalination Introduces Voyager Series Watermakers

Jul 1, 2024 | All News, In The Press | 0 comments

Blue Water Desalination Introduces Voyager Series Watermakers

Voyager watermaker from Blue Water Desalination

Blue Water Desalination is excited to announce the launch of the new Voyager Series watermakers, designed to meet the needs of modern cruising yachts without the use of a generator or shore power. Designed from a blank slate for ease of use and maintenance, these watermakers are available in 12V, 24V, and 48V DC, making them perfect for yachts that rely solely on DC power while away from the dock.

The Voyager Series features fully automatic operation and a fresh water flush system, which simplifies operation and maintenance for owner/operators and charter fleet managers alike. Available in 400 GPD and 600 GPD capacities, the Voyager Series boasts a smooth and nearly silent dual piston energy recovery pump, delivering 16 to 25 gallons of pure water per hour. High rejection membranes and a product water carbon filter ensure reliable and high-quality water production.

This is not the first, or only, DC-powered product that Blue Water Desalination has offered, but is the first that has focused solely on catering to the needs of this segment of boat owners. The use of an Energy Recovery device results in a 40% to 50% reduction in amperage draw when compared to BWD’s traditional DC watermakers.

“We are pleased to introduce the Voyager Series, which combines all of our latest and greatest technology and high volume water production into a user-friendly package for smaller cruising boats,” said Jim Santa, Managing Director of Blue Water Desalination.

As with all of the company’s watermaker products, the Voyager is available in both compact and modular options, providing plenty of versatility for custom configurations and installation spaces.

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Blue Water Desalination Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Sep 28, 2023 | All News, In The Press | 0 comments

Blue Water Desalination (BWD) disrupted the marine industry with their cutting-edge entries into the yacht-grade reverse osmosis watermaker market. Over the past decade, their innovations and product advancements have continued while expanding their global reach. In part of celebrating this milestone, the company is hosting a 10th Anniversary Party during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).

Similar to their Legendary Cocktail Parties hosted at FLIBS in years past, this celebration will include ever-popular libations from Goslings Rum. Our media partners, dealers, and customers are invited to the exclusive event located in the Equipment Tent, space 468, on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

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“Floor Reel” Wins World Record Billfish Prize at White Marlin Open

Aug 16, 2023 | All News, In The Press | 0 comments

A very big congratulations to the Belcher family and the team aboard Floor Reel for their impressive win at the White Marlin Open. Their 640.5-pound blue marlin secured them a jackpot of over $6.2M! The captain and crew aboard Floor Reel enjoy ultra-pure water produced by the latest technology from Blue Water Desalination.

While the White Marlin Open is known as the richest billfish tournament in the world, a prize payout this big is unheard of. It was made possible due to this blue marlin, caught by angler John Ols, being the only qualifying fish brought to the scales during the tournament. Tournament rules dictate how the prize money for white and blue marlin, and first, second and third place is disbursed, but with only one qualifying billfish brought to the scales, it became a winner-take-all payout.

The total tournament purse for the 50th edition of this Ocean City, Maryland, USA tournament exceeded $10.5M so there was over $4M awarded to other categories including tuna, top boat, top angler and more.

The Floor Reel is a 57-foot custom sportfishing boat which is equipped with the latest in cutting-edge watermaker technology from Blue Water Desalination. Near-endless freshwater is produced by their Express XT 600 in the boat, while a ClearMate Mobile purifies water back at the dock for a spotless washdown. We are so excited for the owners, captain and crew of Floor Reel on this win and we are grateful for them entrusting their freshwater needs, both on the water and at the docks, to our innovative marine desalination systems.

Floor Reel blue marlin at White Marlin Open

Introducing the Fully Automatic Explorer XT Watermaker

Jan 5, 2023 | All News, In The Press | 0 comments

The Blue Water Desalination team revealed our latest innovation in water purification during the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The all-new Explorer XT is a robust, expandable system designed to fit almost any available space. With capacities from 475 to 1,800 GPD, the Explorer XT is a welcome new standard for mid-sized to large yachts.

Boasting fully automatic operation, the new Explorer XT is offered in multiple configurations to fit the needs of most yachtsmen and the space of nearly any boat. The flexible footprint combined with an impressive production capability of up to 75 gallons per hour (284 liters per hour) makes the Explorer XT an ideal fit for new yachts and refits.

This latest watermaker builds upon the same leading-edge technology as our popular Express XT Series, offering mariners pure water at the touch of a button. Plus, three different configurations including a compact frame and one-piece & two-piece modular controllers ensure that the installation can be customized to fit almost any available space.

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New Product Announcement: Express XT DC

Feb 6, 2022 | All News, In The Press | 0 comments

The new Express XT DC series watermakers feature automatic operation with capacities up to 25 gallons per hour (95 liters per hour). Designed to fit into tight spaces of small and mid-sized yachts, the Express XT DC is ideal for applications in today’s cruising yachts that rely solely on DC power while away from the marina.

Features & Advantages;

Fully automatic operation
Simple LCD screen controller
Available in compact and modular configurations
Standard fresh water flush system included
High rejection membranes
Available in 12V, 24V & 48V DC
Quiet and reliable high pressure pumps
Optional remote control

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