nickrj
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Well, I could, but the lashed tanks were going to be filled from tap water, and Canarian tap water is de-salinated, and while probably drinkable, isn't something you'd want to drink if you had the choice!
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KBT
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Well, I could, but the lashed tanks were going to be filled from tap water, and Canarian tap water is de-salinated, and while probably drinkable, isn't something you'd want to drink if you had the choice!
We filled up in Gomera Nick, good water! On our then, 44ftr we carried a tonne of f.w., I estimated later, we had used about 30gallons on a 30 day passage, two people, and herself washing her hair at least once a week! we lugged a tonne of H2O all the way accross, nuts! Hope all is going Well. Bill.
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SAE140
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............ and a thought I had just last night is to mark each bottle with consecutive dates so you know at a glance if you are ahead/behind on consumption. this does mean however you have to use the bottles in a certain order which makes moving them around for trim purposes a little troublesome. Well, you have to have something to do ................ 
That sounds a bit complex, especially as you're bound to get 'brain-dead tired' from time to time.
Suggest simply keeping a log of the total number of 'working' bottles used (keep the reserve separate), by simply taking each new bottle from the opposite side from the last, and entering such details religiously in the log to keep an overall track of useage.
An alternative method might be to keep a 'tally' system, with an inch or so of plastic tape (1 of 2 colours - port and s/board ?) secured to each bottle neck. Remove these on opening and stick 'em on a bulkhead or somewhere equally obvious to keep a running display.
If conditions allow over the next couple of months, it might be a useful exercise to simulate ashore a period of water restraint: logging each and every drink taken, and the amount used for cooking (obviously ignoring the amount whenever salt water could be used) ... And - when using a bottled water supply - there'll be no taps left running when cleaning your teeth ! Simulating a reduced schedule of personal hygiene might pose something of a challenge though - and get you some strange looks from neighbours or work-mates ....
Colin
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scruff
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Thanks for all your input, one little niggle has been put to bed at least.
I have seen the Achilles’ for sale in the Bristol, well on the web at any rate but am based on the east coast Scotland so quite a trip to view some potentially neglected, un-economic boats! Even at that, the cost of bringing them back up north would be quite high, and I wouldn’t fancy putting to sea on a trip of that magnitude on a boat that has just been purchased - would like to know the characteristics of the boat first!!
I have signed up to the Achilles flicker sight, although I must confess to be a time to time lurker - its good and reassuring to know that there is an active pseudo owners "association" with the related mines of information.
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Nicki_Crutchfield
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Yea, fair point. Makes OK tea though. Well the Fuerteventura stuff does, I don't know about other islands.
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gwylan
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Re Choice of Achilles 24 - make sure you get the Mk2 - raised step from cockpit to companionway - keeps a lot of water out and makes the whole thing safer.
Also check the shroud plates thoroughly and expect to replace them and reinforce that area.
Can p.m. you an email address for a guy who did a transat with an Achilles [ nutter, but there you are]
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Nicki_Crutchfield
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Hi Thanks. PM sent.
Nicki
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Lee_Shaw
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Putting water in a spray bottle (like those ones for spraying plants) and using that to wash with makes quite a small amount go quite a long way. It's also quite pleasant to wash the face with.
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SAE140
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Loc: Boston, UK
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Putting water in a spray bottle (like those ones for spraying plants) and using that to wash with makes quite a small amount go quite a long way. It's also quite pleasant to wash the face with.
Good idea - I've been a '2 flannel' man until now - one for the face, another for the groin and armpits. Think I'll give the spray a try. Colin
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Noddy
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Good idea - I've been a '2 flannel' man until now - one for the face, another for the groin and armpits. Think I'll give the spray a try. Colin
Thank you for that Colin.
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