Wifey B: I am shocked that you removed your compactor. 18" is on the large side though. But, to dishwasher, I just have a couple of things I'm trying to understand. Not arguing, just would like to understand the thought of you and many.
1. Today's dishwashers will not use more water than most people hand washing, but just granting that possibility.....what's the big deal about needing to run the watermaker an extra 10 minutes? Do you minimize showers and other things to keep from running it? Seems to me the reason for having it is to afford those luxuries.
2. Then same question, only different. What's the big deal of needing to run the generator an extra 10 minutes? Seems to me a lot of people having gens but then fighting not to use them. They don't use much fuel, they last nearly forever, so I don't know?
I see a lot of reservations expressed here that seem to go back to not having the conveniences and even small sailboats but a reluctance to use the equipment the boat people own now has. Isn't the reason for having watermakers and generators to not have to worry about water and electricity? I just find it a bit confusing.
Now, I do understand the space issues.
The thought process is fine....
I have no issue running the genny, has many uses.
Water is not a big issue for my use, don't go off shore and not far from a water stop.
But a dishwasher is just inconvenient. With 2 plates, 2 cups (none if dinner time... beer time) perhaps a pot and a bowl. Takes about 3 min to wash by hand. No brainer. I used the dishwasher space to store beer.....