We often talk about the versatility of Rainman desalination systems. They can be run portable or installed, while the design makes our systems conducive to easily relocating from boat to boat. Leanne and Sergio Cinerari’s Riviera from R Marine Jacksons is a great example of how this accessory can be used in multiple configurations. Leanne […]
Tag Archives: Petrol / Gasoline Watermakers
The original Rainman watermaker was our petrol (gasoline) powered system. In 2014, our first version of this system made the industry ask “Why didn’t someone think of a portable watermaker before this?”
This system required no external power source, so long as you have fuel. It is ideal if you don’t have a generator and need to conserve your battery bank. Not relying on external power gives maximum flexibility for taking it ashore, loaning it out, or using it in emergency situations.
More information about the Rainman petrol / gasoline watermaker »
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Aug
Aug
Enjoy fresh water anywhere in Europe and beyond with a Rainman water maker. Rainman Watermakers are a compact system designed to generate a fresh, potable water supply from seawater / saltwater. Our water makers can be installed in a minimum footprint configuration or kept portable for maximum flexibility. Our desalination systems use only top quality components in the […]
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Apr
Apr
Steve and Sam maintain a cruising blog about their adventures throughout the Caribbean. (Finally Living the Dream). Over a few years, Steve and Sam are sailing on their Bavaria 44 “Wanderlust” to locations generally bound by Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Honduras, Anguilla and just about everywhere in between. In early 2018, it was determined that […]
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Apr
Apr
Many customers would like to stop by and see where the systems are being made. Unfortunately, it’s only the customers in Sydney that can do this. We always like to speak with people face to face when possible, but this is rarely the case. The vast majority of systems we make are exported from Australia. […]
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May
May
While we love our yacht cruising customers and friends, seeing our product getting used for relief in remote coastal indigeneous communities is particularly satisfying. A wet season that was not very wet in Vanuatu led to several of our systems being deployed and rotated around the islands to provide water in remote areas. Here is […]
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Apr
Apr
Graham Owen lives in the Middle East and goes beach camping in Oman. His camp is far away from water’s edge, so he has to use his Rainman from a holding tank. He set up a separate water pump with a long hose to the sea, pumping water into a kiddie pool next to his […]
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Mar
Mar
Svilen Spasov in Greece sent through a photo of his original Rainman petrol powered desalination system that he uses for beach camping. It was accompanied by some kind words about our system. I was looking for a portable system that can be easily carrier on a boat and a car while I go camping on […]
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Nov
Nov
A small kiteboarding resort (www.kiteboarding-philippines.com) can host about fifteen guests and has no fresh water access, other than making their own. They have a small diesel generator and two Rainman AC and High Output RO units. Running both systems for extended periods of time, they make about 1,000 litres per day. Helpful Links » Portable, […]
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May
May
This short review of the Rainman watermaker was originally posted by Janko in the Sailing Blog – May 2015 This was a commentary on the first petrol (gasoline) desalination system designed for use on boats. Below is an excerpt, or read the full article. What is so special about Rainman watermakers is the simplicity […]
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Feb
Feb
This article was published on page 161 of Cruising Outpost – Winter 2015 The Rainman watermaker has simplified (and reduced the cost) of getting fresh water from the sea. It’s not as easy as the standard watermakers, but it is less expensive: about $3,995 for the gasoline motor driven unit, and about $3,500 for […]
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Oct
Oct
This was a blog post, originally posted on the Team Windcraft website in October 2014. Over the past eighteen months, we’ve been following an exciting new start up-business based in Sydney. Rainman Desalination looked around the desalination market and identified an unfilled gap in watermakers. Traditional desalination systems require installation into your boat and have […]
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Oct
Oct
The below article was originally published at boatpoint.com.au in 2014. This older article was not on their site any longer, so is recreated here. Rainman Desalination, an Australian designer and manufacturer of potable desalination systems, has launched its range of fully potable, high output watermakers at the 2014 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS). Ron Schroeder, […]