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TREASURE HUNTERS TRUST TIME-TESTED SK WATERMAKERS |
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Scouring the ocean floor for treasure and historical artifacts is an exciting and time-consuming endeavor.
With extensive stints at a site,
sometimes months at a time, Amelia Research & Recovery needed a heavy-duty watermaker that could
perform in the harshest marine conditions. For over seven years now, Amelia's crew on Polly L,
a unique lift boat, has relied on a SK Watermaker for all their fresh water needs.
Launched in the spring of 2000, Polly L was designed and built to locate, study and salvage ancient cultural deposits in ocean sites with significant archeological and historical interest, such as known shipwrecks. The 60' recovery barge employs hydraulic jacks to lift it above the water for a secure on-site work facility. A 3-level aluminum structure features all the comforts of home, including a modular, 1,200 gallon per day SK Watermakers unit for fresh water. In the last seven years, the crew has only had to perform routine maintenance and replace the watermaker's filters. "If everything worked as well as that machine, we'd all be in a lot better shape," said Amelia's president and CEO Doug Pope. On their most recent trips, Polly L headed to E-89, Tiger Shores and the Jupiter Wreck. At these sites, they found hundreds of pounds of marine-growth-encrusted artifacts and coins. Pope is very happy with the reliable SK Watermaker. Polly L's last trip out was 96 days and they never bring water along on board. "We couldn't do that without our SK unit," said Pope. Using their own excavator, Amelia Research & Recovery blast the wreck clear of sand. They dive into the sea with metal detectors and come back up with gold, diamonds, emeralds, silver and other rare artifacts. The Polly L's onboard systems set a standard in the industry. A ten-ton crane on the bow can lift heavy and deeply lodged objects, including a cannon they recovered from the Rosario, a ship lost in a hurricane in 1715. |
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LUXURY CRAFT BENEFIT FROM LARGE CAPACITY WATERMAKER |
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Since luxury craft 100’ and longer regularly spend much time on the open water, captains and crew need a large,
dependable, potable water supply. The HC Commercial Series from SK Watermakers provides ample fresh water for
the demanding needs of these magnificent homes away from home.
Featuring a corrosion-proof instrument and control panel with an easy-to-read layout, the HC Commercial Series also includes a pump and motor mounted on a sturdy, powder-coated aluminum base. High-quality, long-lasting components include high pressure control and relief valves, liquid-filled high and low pressure gauges, tubing and fittings constructed of 316L stainless steel, a product flow meter and water quality control/monitor. A product-to-tank and sample-diversion valve are convenient features that allow captains and crew to help ensure passengers and guests are always getting the best fresh water available. The HC Commercial series is available in various models that can produce from 2,000 to 10,000 gallons of water per day. |
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LARGE WATERMAKERS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS AND PLEASURE |
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Sailing large commercial and luxury craft to ports around the world means long stretches of time on the open water.
Captains, crew and passengers need fresh, potable water for drinking, cooking and bathing. The SC Standard model
from SK Watermakers can provide up to 2,000 gallons of fresh water per day.
Whether it’s a tanker hauling cargo or someone’s floating palace, the need for fresh water is the same. The SC Standard series is backed by a one-year guarantee and offers a host of features like automation of salinity monitoring and freshwater-flushing of the membranes; automatic shutdown at low pressure or low flow; and 316L stainless steel high pressure valves and fittings. Additional benefits of the SC series include cleaning and pickling valves that are built in for convenience and easy access. There is an optional timer-controlled shutdown and flushing system available as well. The SC Standard series can produce from 500 to 2,000 gallons of water per day. |
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WATERMAKER NAMES NEW INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE |
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In an effort to grow its presence in the international market, SK Watermakers has signed Greenwich Trading Company
as its factory direct export representative. SK Watermakers Owner Tom Denedios made the announcement.
Greenwich Trading Company was founded in 1986 and serves as the factory direct export representative for a select group of marine manufacturers. As a full service export management company, Greenwich Trade handles all aspects of international sales including shipping logistics and customer and product support. According to Oscar Socarras, sales manager, SK Watermakers makes a quality product that fills a niche. “SK Watermakers is a good company with a quality product,” he said. “The addition of SK Watermakers allows Greenwich to present one-stop shopping opportunities to the boatbuilders and distributors we call on regularly.” Greenwich Trade exports marine related products to more than 94 countries. Denedios said Greenwich Trading Company was recommended to him. He was looking for a company to help SK Watermakers establish a foothold in the international market. “We need a company with a solid reputation and long-term experience in the international sales markets and Greenwich Trade is considered one of the best,” Denedios said. SK Watermakers manufactures high-quality, heavy-duty marine desalinization units for boats, yachts and shore applications. The affordable and reliable units are available for craft of all sizes, and can process from 150 to 10,000 gallons per day. All SK Watermakers models have low power requirements and are available as self-contained or modular panel mount. There is a one-year warranty on all systems. |
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SK WATERMAKERS NAMES NEW REPRESENTATIVE |
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In an effort to grow its reputation with boat-builders, SK Watermakers has signed U.S. Marine Marketing
as its newest representative. SK Watermakers Owner Tom Denedios made the announcement.
U.S. Marine Marketing was founded in 1988 and has grown from a husband and wife team to a full-service agency covering the southeast as well as Texas. Located in Crystal River, Florida, the company represents several manufacturers of water supply equipment, from plumbing to faucets and pumps. According to Evans Holcombe, principal, adding SK Watermakers to their roster was a perfect fit. “SK Watermakers is a good fit with the products and companies we already have on board,” he said. Holcombe plans to call on the boatbuilders and other OEMs with whom he already has a relationship to introduce SK Watermakers. “It’s tough to establish new product lines, but SK has a leg up on their competition because replacement parts are available at nearly every port and all marine supply houses,” he added. “The units are made in America and include the features and assets boaters will need. I anticipate a lot of success for both our companies.” Denedios said U.S. Marine Marketing was recommended to him by a colleague in the industry because of their reputation and experience with water supply equipment. He is looking to Holcombe and his team to expand SK Watermakers’ presence in the market. “Evans has a lot of experience getting smaller companies introduced to the major boatbuilders and that’s what we need,” Denedios said. “I’m confident that U.S. Marine Marketing and SK Watermakers will work together for a long time to come.” |
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WATERMAKER OFFERS AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER |
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Because an onboard water source is an integral part of any enjoyable voyage, every boat should be
equipped with a dependable watermaker. The DB Panel Series from SK Watermakers is a rugged and
reliable source for clean, crisp water.
The DB Panel Series features six models that produce from 200 to 1,500 gallons of water per day. The basic, manual controlled systems have a modular construction for easy installation. The solid, long-lasting units contain high-quality components, including an energy saving motor and stainless steel valves and fittings. Pumps, motors and membranes are mounted on a sturdy, powder-coated aluminum base and frame. The unit’s basic instrument panel has a well-organized, user-friendly layout. It has a stainless steel high-pressure relief valve; stainless steel, liquid-filled high- and low-pressure gauges; a product flow meter; and low-flow, low-pressure shutdown. |
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STANDARD COMPONENTS MAKE MAINTENANCE EASY |
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Hard-to-find replacement parts can mean the difference between a relaxing day on the water and
an expensive day in the repair yard. SK Watermakers makes maintenance easy and affordable by
using standard components, so more time can be spent enjoying the boat.
While other companies use proprietary parts locked into their specific design, all SK Watermakers components, including filters, membranes, pumps, solutions and oils can be found at most major retailers. By utilizing standard parts, there is no waiting for parts from the manufacturer or worrying about out-of-stock products. SK Watermakers manufactures high-quality, heavy-duty marine desalinization units for boats, yachts and shore applications. The affordable and reliable units are available craft of all sizes, and can process from 150 to 10,000 gallons per day. All SK Watermakers models have low power requirements and are available as self-contained or modular panel mount. There is a one-year warranty on all systems. |
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BOATERS WITHOUT GENERATORS CAN HAVE FRESH WATER |
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Not all sailors have generators onboard their craft, but they still have the same fresh water
requirements as boaters who do. The DC150 12 Volt DC Watermaker by SK Watermakers comes in two
models that take different space requirements into account.
The DC150 Self-Contained Watermaker is open-framed for easy installation, maintenance and repair. The DC150 Modular Watermaker is panel mounted for limited mounting space. Both have a strong, powder-coated aluminum base and membranes mounted behind the motor. Premium stainless steel, high-pressure components include a CAT direct drive pump, control valve, relief valve with a maximum rating of 900 psi, liquid damped pressure gauge and interconnection tubing. Each DC150 Watermaker comes with a product water flow meter, 5 micron prefilter, fiberglass membrane housing, thin composite RO membrane and FDA food-grade high pressure hoses. |
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WATERMAKER IS EASY TO INSTALL FOR FRESH WATER NEEDS |
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Since luxury craft 100’ and longer regularly spend much time on the open water, captains and crew need a large,
dependable, potable water supply. The HC Commercial Series from SK Watermakers provides ample fresh water for
the demanding needs of these magnificent homes away from home.
Featuring a corrosion-proof instrument and control panel with an easy-to-read layout, the HC Commercial Series also includes a pump and motor mounted on a sturdy, powder-coated aluminum base. High-quality, long-lasting components include high pressure control and relief valves, liquid-filled high and low pressure gauges, tubing and fittings constructed of 316L stainless steel, a product flow meter and water quality control/monitor. A product-to-tank and sample-diversion valve are convenient features that allow captains and crew to help ensure passengers and guests are always getting the best fresh water available. The HC Commercial series is available in various models that can produce from 2,000 to 10,000 gallons of water per day. |
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