I’ve probably just secured a drought for France for the next few months, as I have now completed our rain catcher.
Port down-pipe and water inlet (under lock)
We have two water tanks. The port side inlet/tank is near the down-pipe. The other inlet/tank is near the bow of the boat, so we had to incorporate a hose to fill that one.
I’ll let the photos show how it was done.
Filter
Showing how it slots in (this part has been glued to the rest now)
Port side all done.
Filter in starboard side.
Connections in place
A better view – the hose runs forward
Into the second water tank.
Crazy women with ear-rings – or ARE THEY ear-rings?
Not ear-rings, but cleverly designed filters on the top of the wheelhouse. Layers of mozzie netting have been cinched together and pushed into the hole. The plastic handle is attached so the netting doesn’t gradually slide down the pipe. (The plastic came from handle off the pipe cleaner brush) – we have several ‘filters’ each side – from top to bottom.
When it rains we simply have to slide the plastic pipes onto the down-pipes and ensure all the filters are in place. Of course, the roof will have a good wash first!
Now, the sun is shining and there’s not a cloud in the sky 🙂
Jackie Parry - author 
August 22, 2014 at 9:27 pm
A drought in France for a month or so would be great…….especially as we wil be arriving there on the 16th September.
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August 22, 2014 at 10:44 pm
Exciting! Which part of France are you heading to?
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August 23, 2014 at 8:39 am
We will be in Paris for a few days recovering from our 180km walk across Scotland, then down south to a villa outside of Toulouse for a week (to recover from Paris). The last week will be up in Normandy. Is any of that likely to be close to where you are?
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August 22, 2014 at 10:30 pm
No it doesn’t work that way when you prepare and don’t need it than it will rain, at least my opinion. Great work looks very professional not like what we had on obsession.
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August 22, 2014 at 10:50 pm
Ha ha! Leslie, you are probably right! It’s more professional than what we had on Mariah, Pyewacket was easy, straight off the decks! 🙂
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September 4, 2014 at 6:26 pm
Hi Jackie how far are you guys headed and where are you staying for winter
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September 4, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Hi Steve, we are going down to Buzet du Baisse for winter – if we get our backsides in gear and leave here. We just want to get a couple of coats on the hull before moving (and before winter). We just can’t wait to move. How about you?
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September 4, 2014 at 8:29 pm
Staying SJL until spring to finish the new boat then decide which way
Sent from Steve and Helen on Jubilant
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September 9, 2014 at 11:01 pm
oooh, a new boat, congratulations!
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September 10, 2014 at 6:20 am
Yes, just waiting to finalise the sale of Jubilant and then we have our eye on a small16m Tjalk. Hopefully by next summer we will be on the move
Sent from Steve and Helen on Jubilant
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September 4, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Good idea the filters into the drain from the roof
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September 4, 2014 at 7:43 pm
Thanks Steve…… now I want it to rain to get some water, but I don’t want it to rain as I have to paint! 🙂
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September 10, 2014 at 3:47 pm
Congratulations, Steve, Helen, looking forward to seeing some pics!
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