[NYCAP123]

as to using laundromats, it must be a sailboter thing, jsut like using marina showers...

No, just a transporter who doesn't like spending the whole day doing laundry. As for the shower...If you don't use it you don't have to clean it, plus, the showers on small boats are...SMALL. As for the "vented" units, I've never run into them on anything as small as a 43. Where exactly do you suggest that be vented to that the lint, heat and moisture won't be completely undesireable?

[AMG]

Originally Posted by Pascal

The problem about Splendids and other combo units is that people believe incomplete advice found on the web like "combos don't dry well".

the truth is that there are two types of combos, vented or unvented/condensing. The vented models work just as well as any other dryer, it's the unvented models which dont' dry well.

In the past many combo machines had dryers without fans, just heating the laundry which wasn´t very good. I don´t think they are delivered any longer?

The two types today, vented and unvented is basically the same, doing the same job. The difference is that the condense dryer is cooling the outgoing air and keeping the water in a "box" when the other type is venting it out in the room or to the outside.

What is making a difference though is if the dryer has sensors or just temp and timer.

[rocdiver]

We have units from AEG. Built in Germany and they kick butt. Only 23" across the front, both are front loading so they are efficient and AEG makes a rack to stack them if you like.

We run them while underway with no problem. They both have all kinds of settings (you know; rinse and hold, soak, extra rinse, quick wash, etc.) The detergent drawer in the washer has different slots for pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, bleach, fabric softener, water softener, and starch so you can "set it and forget it"! The dryer has real live sensors so it actually does what it supposed to and stops. Also has a timer function and "air only".

They are a little pricey but I've never had a problem and I run at least 10 loads a week through them. (Lots of heavy beach towels.)

Regarding "Miele" mentioned above; we have other appliances by them (ceramic cooktop & electric grill) and are very satisfied with those too.

Good luck!
ROCKY

[Capt. Bill11]

"No, just a transporter who doesn't like spending the whole day doing laundry. As for the shower...If you don't use it you don't have to clean it, plus, the showers on small boats are...SMALL."

Amen to that! Plus you get all the hot water you want out of most marina showers.

[Pascal]

the vented models are as the name implied vented to the outside. The duct is often routed to the ER vent box for instance. They work just like a regular dryer. really no difference except that being 120v they take a little longer...

i dont' know... i've never use marina showers! even when i have smaller boats, having to walk down a dock to public showers never appealed to me. Even on my old hatt we dont' run out of hot water.

[NYCAP123]

OK, let's start with the basics. You don't usually go strolling down the dock in bathrobe & slippers. Just grab your shave kit and drop your towel under your arm. Most better marinas have fairly nice facilities.

[K1W1]

Originally Posted by rocdiver

We have units from AEG. Built in Germany

My Mother in Law has an AEG Princess Lavamat which is now over 30 yrs old, two parts have failed- the plastic hose adaptor when moving house which I broke and the front door gasket, I got a hew fitting for the first problem and I rotated the door seal 180 deg for the second till I could get a new one.

I specify Miele gear when getting the chance as these are almost indestructible in all models home and professional.

[dennismc]

Ge, thought for a moment that was an AIG unit, whew, close...lol...

[Opcn]

Originally Posted by dennismc

Ge, thought for a moment that was an AIG unit, whew, close...lol...

I don't know if that would be a bad thing, having you clothes sucked bone dry in the blink of an eye might be what you want in a dryer.

[K1W1]

Originally Posted by Opcn

....... having you clothes sucked bone dry in the blink of an eye

If that were possible, so would heaven.

[TedZ]

Hatteras installed mine by taking out the stbd. forward bunk. Works very well and allowed other nice improvements one being a full size (24") Kitchen Aid oven.

Ted

[Hal Jones]

Where can I find info on the Splendid laundry machines? do you know a website? Our problem seems to be the depth of a place to put them on the 43' Hatteras Motor Yacht. Any help appreciated.

[NYCAP123]

Originally Posted by Hal Jones

Where can I find info on the Splendid laundry machines? do you know a website? Our problem seems to be the depth of a place to put them on the 43' Hatteras Motor Yacht. Any help appreciated.

Here's one source for Spendide. Others can be found on Google under Spendide Washing Machines. http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/s...VM5 QodDCdYRw

[Pascal]

that's where i bought mine from, price was the best i could find, shipped on time, although the shipping was a little higher than originally quoted.

The splendid was the only one i could find which would fit down the stairs on my 53 and thru the forward SR door without taking any trim, doors, etc... the specs are on the site.

[Opcn]

What are the dimensions of the closet you are planning on using?