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The crew of a cruising sailboat prepares for an incoming storm in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, by securing two anchors in shallow, sandy water.1:54 To address water shortages during an upcoming passage with guests, they commission a portable reverse osmosis watermaker.4:59 The unit, which requires a 2000W power source, produces approximately 140 litres of fresh water per hour.13:43 The installation involves connecting a high-pressure pump and reverse osmosis filters, with the system’s brine discharge line positioned down-current from the intake.10:54 After testing the unit, the crew explores the local coastline and inland channels by dinghy, noting the shallow depths that limit the main vessel's access.18:43 They navigate the canal systems of Providenciales before completing formal customs clearance at a local marina to depart for the Bahamas.26:14 The watermaker provides a reliable, high-capacity solution for long-term cruising, eliminating the need to manually transport and store large quantities of bottled water.

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