Water Filter

We’ve installed several types of water filters on the boat.

The first filter is a whole house-style sediment filter installed ahead of the fresh water pump.  This filter protects the water pump valves and traps most all of the sediment common in aluminum water tanks.  I chose a Pentek Slimline (5″) clear hosing so that I could easily see any sediment present and the 5″ size so that it would easily fit under the chart drawer onboard.

The second filter is a drinking water type filter installed in the galley with a dedicated water tap.    The filter is a simple screw-on unit installed under the galley sink that can be easily changed.

The third filter is a standard Pentek 10″ filter housing with garden hose fittings attached.  We use this housing and a charcoal filter to remove chlorine from any  “city” water, we might put into our water tank.

We use a KX Matrix +CTO/2 Carbon block filter in the 10″
housing.  We use this same filter with the water maker 
to remove residual chlorine when performing a freshwater
membrane flush of the system.