How to Troubleshoot and Fix a Marine Watermak

Welcome to Captain German Exploring — a channel about real sailing life, boat maintenance, and our round-the-world journey. In this episode, we tackle an essential task: inspecting and cleaning the desalinator filter after four months of inactivity. See the actual condition of the filter, the tools we use, and the small but critical mistakes you should avoid (yes — don’t forget to close the valve!). Proper maintenance of your watermaker ensures safe drinking water and reliable performance during long ocean passages. Whether you're a sailor, liveaboard cruiser, or dreaming about offshore adventures, this video will help you understand desalination system care and routine yacht maintenance. Timecodes : 00:00 — Sailing Life Preview & Boat Maintenance Highlights 00:39 — Welcome to Captain German Exploring Sailing Channel 00:51 — Boat Water System Basics: Fresh Water at Sea 01:05 — Desalinator Filter After 4 Months Idle (Real Condition) 01:17 — Watermaker Filter Tool & Preparation Tips 01:30 — How to Unscrew a Marine Filter Housing Safely 01:45 — Common Boat Maintenance Mistake: Valve Left Open 01:55 — Removing & Inspecting a Dirty Watermaker Filter 02:34 — Preparing a New Filter for Installation 03:05 — Installing & Sealing the Desalinator Filter Housing 03:28 — Opening the Valve & System Check 03:43 — Starting the Watermaker System Step by Step 04:11 — How a Desalination Membrane Produces Drinking Water 04:39 — Compressor Start & Pressure Setup Explained 05:00 — Watermaker System Filling Process 05:43 — Reaching Optimal Pressure (Green Zone Guide) 06:52 — Adjusting Watermaker Pressure Correctly 07:31 — Fine-Tuning Pressure for Safe Operation 07:53 — Red Zone Warning: System Protection Example 08:16 — Restarting the Watermaker After Safety Shutdown 08:44 — How a Boat Watermaker Works (Quick Summary) 09:13 — Atlantic Crossing Story: Running Low on Water 09:40 — Outro & Subscribe for Sailing & Boat Maintenance 🔗 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE: You can find more videos in the thematical playlists: Tech: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAyK8_nGTU5T6rBgmnaD29Nu Pacific: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwCcElg4y66MbZUutd4-oyO Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwFm8c9fM4p25EjNGXk1xqu Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAy4NbkTUAoQ7-VQyO1HNN9L Interview: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwnkRQQBAwHb5siCfIrEsuS Life Style: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAySh7-UVF1R3JCXTj4o7PDp Boats Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAwoPg7CBv-cZfj-k-QUiEGu Marinas Review: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAzD-Sze9mtftbA3ACZnm1bR Offshore Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAyvkrf9dFeBG1ogF34lwfuC Useful Information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAygfTP1dE9W-ivYboaaoB__ Virtual Sailing School: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGlpsmYzgAzl87woOoE3VcFvFFFtoiSA Music Used in This Video: Special thanks to Blagoday Music for creating the original soundtrack for our adventure! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZI-l-dpynw_-cVvwlO_Ofg Don't forget to subscribe for more sailing vlogs and ocean adventures! #Dessalator #YachtMaintenance #CaptainGarmanExploring #BoatRepair #WaterFilter #MarineSystems #OffGridLiving #YachtService #BoatMaintenance