Watermaker Installation Process

From appointment to commissioning — survey-centred steps

Watermaker installation is not picking a catalogue model and mounting it. Mounting space, power feed, tank routing and capacity must be planned together — that requires a technical survey first. Our which watermaker guide explicitly recommends on-site or video inspection before install.

Seacraft Watermakers provides on-site installation across Turkey; you do not need to move the boat to another port. FAQ: installation is free for buyers. Scope and schedule are confirmed after survey — duration should not be guessed in advance.

5-Step Summary
  1. Contact / appointment
  2. Technical survey
  3. Model confirmation
  4. On-board fitting
  5. Commissioning

Step-by-Step Process

Step What happens Your input Output
1 — Appointment Vessel type, size, location and needs summary Appointment form or phone Survey booking
2 — Survey Mounting space, power (12V/230V/380V), tank routing reviewed On board or video access Draft model and layout plan
3 — Model confirmation Capacity, power and segment match finalised Approval — which watermaker Order / unit supply
4 — Installation On-site fit at marina, shipyard or anchorage Power and space prep (listed at survey) Install complete — scope was defined at survey
5 — Commissioning Test run, flush, usage briefing Monitor first production Warranty (FAQ: 2 years), CE / ISO-9001

What the Survey Checks

Power infrastructure

12V battery, 230V generator/shore or 380V commercial feed — 12V vs 230V, commercial guide.

Mounting space

Compact SCW-30–150 or modular SCW-350/500/1000 engine-room / interior space — product page dimensions as reference.

Tank and reject line

Freshwater tank routing, brine reject overboard, SCW-50 auto rejection or SCW-30 test outlet — tank planning.

Capacity

Daily litres ÷ L/hour = run hours — capacity guide.

Seawater conditions

Main cruising area salinity/temperature — salinity guide.

Segment

Yacht, fishing or commercial — fishing boat guide.

Installation by Segment

Segment Typical model Install note
Yacht / sailboat SCW-30 – SCW-350 Compact or modular; 12V/230V; marina/anchor
Fishing SCW-150 / SCW-350 (230V) Generator integration; port quay
Commercial ship SCW-500 / SCW-1000 (380V) Modular plant; engine room — survey essential

Scenario Cards

Motor yacht in marina

Survey: 230V shore/generator, lazarette or engine-room space, tank routing. Install at marina; season opening via pre-season checklist.

Aegean/Med locations

Fishing port

Survey: crew, trip length, 230V generator. On-site install at ports such as Ünye or Sinop — no need to relocate the vessel.

Fishing selection guide

Commercial / shipyard

Survey: 380V capacity, modular layout, remote monitoring needs. Install scope defined in survey report.

Commercial guide

Install without survey

Guessing model and location causes mismatch — mistake #10 in our beginner mistakes guide.

Common mistakes

After Commissioning

First run

Flush discipline and reject line check — follow the manual

Maintenance plan

250-hour pump oil, filter intervals — maintenance guide

Warranty

FAQ: 2-year warranty; CE and ISO-9001 production standard

Frequently Asked Questions

At marina, shipyard or anchorage — wherever your vessel is. See locations for service points across Turkey. No need to move to another port.

FAQ: installation is free for buyers. Survey and appointment are still required; install scope is confirmed after survey.

Not recommended. The which watermaker guide offers a firm model recommendation after on-site or video review. Planning without survey is a common mistake — mounting location and power fit are set during site inspection.

Duration depends on model, install complexity and vessel segment; it should not be estimated before survey. A compact yacht system and a modular commercial plant do not share the same timeline — schedule is confirmed after survey.

Flush after every run, check reject line, follow season checklists — read first-season mistakes. FAQ periodic care: lay-up if idle more than 4 weeks, pump oil at 250 hours, pre-season prep.

Related Guides

Which Watermaker · Maintenance Guide · First-Season Mistakes · All Guides

Start Your Install with a Survey

Book an appointment — model and layout planned together

Book an Appointment Call: +90 252 412 90 78