Reviewing the Rainman Portable Watermaker for Cruisers

If you've spent any time living on a boat or off-grid, you know that finding fresh water is a constant battle, which is why I finally decided to look into a rainman portable watermaker. For the longest time, the ritual of "water runs"—hauling heavy jerry cans back and forth in a dinghy or praying the next marina had a working hose—was just part of the lifestyle. But honestly, it gets old. You start rationing showers and washing dishes in salt water, and eventually, you just want the freedom to stay out at anchor without checking the tank levels every five minutes. ...

May 21, 2026 · 7 min · Lois Andres