Spectra Watermakers tackles 48V market

Spectra Watermakers, a Katadyn Group company specialising in small-scale, energy-efficient desalination systems, says it is meeting changing market demand by providing 48V watermakers needed for the rapidly evolving electric and hybrid trends in the latest yacht models.

“As yacht power technology advances, customers expect watermaker models to seamlessly integrate proven desalination methods with innovative, eco-friendly technologies,” says Abel Nolasco, general manager, Spectra Watermakers. “Customer input drove this evolution of our large portfolio of energy efficient watermakers.” He notes that yacht builders around the globe are evolving their lineup to meet the demand for larger, feature-rich, and hybrid-powered yachts, and this means utilising the latest battery technology – specifically 48V systems.

Spectra Watermakers says it now offers the Catalina 340 and all Newport model Watermakers equipped with Spectra Connect in a 48V configuration from the factory. Compact Membrane configuration is also available for Catalina 340 and Newport 400 48V.

“My customer’s main motivation for selecting the 48V system is practicality,” says Cam Collins of Peterson Marine. “As 48VDC energy storage technology has become more readily available, we are seeing it used on more and more new vessels and retrofits. Having a native 48VDC water maker then becomes the practical choice. When you combine that feature with all the other aspects of a Spectra system, it really is a no-brainer. There is no need for DC-DC conversion, eliminating a potential failure point, something you absolutely don’t want on a critical system. This introduction shows, once again, that Spectra is committed to keeping up with the needs of the industry and the boaters that we serve.”

Adrian Gray, Spectra Watermakers Europe, says the company is fulfilling “the European trend towards ‘fossil fuel free’ boating.” He believes the company is a ‘pioneer and market leader’ of low-power, low-energy reverse osmosis, and the 48V model is the most energy-efficient option available. “This is something our market is unlikely to ignore when making their decision on their water maker of choice,” he concludes.

Spectra Watermakers previously announced the launch of a new line of controllers for its Ventura 150, Ventura 200 and Catalina 340 remote manual watermakers.