And coincidentally, apols if this has already been mentioned ... In the Volvo Ocean Race, yacht Dongfeng nearly had to pit-stop because it's powered water-maker sprang a leak, and the crew were having to hand-pump for over 5 hrs/day to make basic water supplies. They've fixed it with a combination of carbon strapping and glue - but it does suggest that there should be a few more water-maker spare parts on board as part of the 'one design' provision. http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/video/38706_Water-maker-fix.html refers ... Guy