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Yacht Mate Products Marine water treatment systems for yachts & boats. Water softeners, filtration, UV & ozone control

Water is key for the comfort of the owners and crew while on-board. The Total Quality Water Management Program from Yacht-Mate Products is a marine drinking water system that processes all dockside water, maintains the highest quality of stored freshwater, and provides high purity water for drinking, cooking, ice production and personal use. Fresh laundry, softer, more manageable hair, clean fixtu

res, a virtually spotless vessel wash-down and the elimination of hard water stains and spots are among the benefits of Dock-Mate Marine Water Softeners. The units are upright, with a control valve for recharging, and include a digital meter to notify boaters when to recharge, and includes a pre-filter to eliminate dirt and sediment.

09/06/2026

Just your average $350 million yacht cruising around Hawaii… 😎🌴🛥️

Meet Nausicaä — a staggering 114-metre (374-foot) superyacht recently spotted off the coast of Hawaii.

Owned by Japanese entrepreneur and art collector Yusaku Maezawa, Nausicaä was built by German shipyard Lürssen and designed inside and out by renowned designer Marc Newson.

Delivered in 2026 and previously known as Project Cosmos, she’s estimated to be worth somewhere around $350 million.

Not exactly a bad way to arrive in Hawaii… 🌊🌺
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09/01/2026

What are the best watermaker filters for saltwater desalination? 💧⚓

For yacht watermakers, the best filtration setup isn’t just one filter. Effective seawater desalination relies on the correct pre-filters and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane working together.

🔹 20-micron pre-filters help remove larger sediment and particles from incoming seawater.
🔹 5-micron pre-filters provide finer filtration before the high-pressure RO stage.
🔹 Seawater RO membranes perform the desalination process, separating dissolved salts from the water to produce fresh water.

Using the correct filters — and replacing them when required — helps protect the watermaker system and maintain reliable freshwater production onboard.

At Yacht-Mate, we supply watermaker filters, filter housings, seawater RO membranes and replacement filtration components for marine desalination systems.

Not sure which filters your watermaker needs? Send the Yacht-Mate team your watermaker make and model, and we can help identify the correct replacement filtration.

🌊 Marine water filtration specialists
⚓ Fort Lauderdale, Florida
📦 Marine filtration products available online

www.yachtmate.com

08/30/2026

109 metres of Lürssen. 🔥

Meet O3, one of the latest superyachts to emerge from German shipyard Lürssen Yachts, launched in 2026.

At **109 metres overall**, with a **17.5 m beam**, **4.6 m draught** and an impressive **6,561 GT** of internal volume, O3 certainly has some serious presence on the water.

Another remarkable addition to the growing fleet of 100m+ yachts.

What do you think of O3? 👇

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08/24/2026

💧 How long do watermaker membranes last?

Typically, a marine reverse osmosis membrane can provide several years of service - but age alone isn’t the best indicator of when it needs replacing.

The lifespan of a watermaker membrane depends heavily on how the system is operated and maintained.

⚓ What affects membrane life?

💦 Freshwater flushing
Regular flushing helps remove seawater from the system and reduces the conditions that encourage biological fouling.

🔧 Pre-filter maintenance
Clean, correctly maintained pre-filters help protect the RO membrane from sediment and contaminants.

🌊 Feed-water quality
The conditions in which the watermaker operates can significantly affect membrane fouling and overall performance.

🧪 Storage & preservation
If a watermaker will remain unused for an extended period, the membrane may need to be properly preserved according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

So, when should you replace it?

Don’t rely on age alone.

Declining freshwater production, increasing product-water salinity or deteriorating salt rejection are much better indicators that your membrane needs attention.

Good filtration. Correct flushing. Proper maintenance.

All can make a significant difference to the working life of your yacht’s watermaker membranes.

⚓ Not sure whether your membranes need cleaning or replacing?
Contact the Yacht-Mate team for expert advice, replacement membranes, or assistance having your watermaker membranes replaced.
www.yachtmate.com

08/18/2026

🐙 M/Y OCTOPUS — one of the most iconic explorer yachts ever built.

At an incredible 126.2 metres, OCTOPUS was delivered by Lürssen in 2003 and underwent a major refit in 2024.

Built for serious global exploration, her capabilities and onboard features are on another level:

🚁 Helipad & helicopter hangar
🤿 Dedicated dive centre with hyperbaric chamber
🌊 Personal submarine
🏊 Large aft swimming pool
🎬 Private cinema
💆 Spa, sauna & Hammam
🔭 Glass-bottomed observation lounge
🛥️ 18.1m main tender
🌍 Range of up to 12,500 nautical miles
👥 Crew of 45

OCTOPUS isn’t simply a superyacht designed for cruising the Mediterranean. She was created to explore some of the most remote places on Earth - in extraordinary comfort.

And yes, she is available for charter, currently advertised from $2.2 million per week + expenses.

Would OCTOPUS be on your ultimate yacht list? 👇

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08/09/2026

Not exactly something you see every day. 👀
 
The extraordinary 43m SEAWOLF X by Rossinavi, captured cutting through the Mediterranean on her way to Monaco. 🇲🇨
With her radical profile, twin-hull architecture and unmistakably futuristic design, SEAWOLF X looks like very little else on the water.
 
Projects this ambitious remain exceptionally rare — and when one passes you at sea, you notice.
🎥
 
 
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08/03/2026

Delivered in 2026 by German shipyard Lürssen, Nausicaä is a remarkable 114.2-metre (374-foot) explorer superyacht built for Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa. 
 
With an estimated value exceeding $350 million, she combines striking design with cutting-edge technology, including an advanced methanol fuel cell system that sets a new benchmark for sustainable yachting.
 
Measuring 114.2 metres in length with an 18-metre beam and a gross tonnage of 6,300 GT, Nausicaä was designed inside and out by renowned industrial designer Marc Newson. Her distinctive metallic grey profile, plumb bow, and sculpted lines are complemented by Ice Class 1D certification, allowing her to explore more remote cruising grounds.
 
On board, she welcomes up to 18 guests across nine luxurious suites, with accommodation for a crew of 36 to deliver world-class service.
 
Beneath the surface, Nausicaä is powered by a sophisticated diesel-electric propulsion system with five generators, electric azimuth pods, and a 2MW battery bank. She also features twin 500kW methanol fuel cells that convert methanol into hydrogen, enabling up to 15 days of zero-emission operation at anchor or silent cruising at 7 knots for approximately 1,000 nautical miles.

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07/28/2026

Now that is what we call skills, and excellent calling from the deck/bridge team. 👏

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07/22/2026

Top 3 Questions We Get Asked Every Season
 
Question #2
Why Isn’t My Watermaker Producing Enough Water?
It’s one of the most common questions we receive from yacht owners, captains and engineers.
A drop in water production doesn’t always mean your watermaker has failed. More often than not, it’s your system telling you it needs attention.
Some of the most common causes include:
💧 Clogged pre-filters
🧪 Fouled or worn RO membranes
🌊 Changes in seawater temperature or salinity
📉 Low feed water pressure
🔧 High-pressure pump or pressure regulator issues
 
Routine maintenance and regular inspections are the key to keeping your watermaker operating at peak performance while helping to avoid costly downtime and repairs.
Need replacement filters or membranes?
 
Visit Yacht-Mate to find a wide range of genuine watermaker filters, membranes and marine water treatment products. If you’re unsure what’s causing the problem, simply get in touch with our team—we’re always happy to provide expert advice and help you get your watermaker back to full performance.
 
🌐 www.yachtmate.com
 

07/14/2026

The hardest-working piece of equipment on a superyacht isn’t always the engine.
 
It’s often the watermaker. 💧
 
A modern 75-metre superyacht can produce tens of thousands of litres of fresh water every day, quietly turning seawater into safe, fresh drinking water through reverse osmosis.
✅ Every shower.
✅ Every coffee.
✅ Every meal.
✅ Every load of laundry.
It all depends on one critical system.
 
Without reliable watermakers, even the world’s most luxurious yachts couldn’t remain self-sufficient during extended voyages.
Clean water isn’t just a convenience—it’s what keeps life onboard running.
 
75.18m motor yacht, Kenshō. One of the most spectacular yachts on the water today.
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