Polishicebreaker Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 hello there, been thinking of getting a small washing machine on board. Are those top loading things any good? I suspect not but would be interested to hear your thoughts. Been looking for a 3kg regular small side loading machine but they are pricy. This would be only for use when moored up and plugged in many thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, Polishicebreaker said: Are those top loading things any good? Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Polishicebreaker said: Been looking for a 3kg regular small side loading machine but they are pricy. This would be only for use when moored up and plugged in many thanks Not sure about side loading machines? I've had a Zanussi front loading 3kg unit on my boat for the last 16 years. Model ZWC1300W. It was pricey but it's been worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, Polishicebreaker said: Are those top loading things any good? I suspect not but would be interested to hear your thoughts. Assuming you mean "Twin Tubs" EXCELLENT and use very little power you don't even need to be 'hooked up'. Get clothes dryer than an auto machine which is a big benefit on a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Just now, blackrose said: Not sure about side loading machines? I've had a Zanussi front loading 3kg unit on my boat for the last 16 years. Model ZWC1300W. It was pricey but it's been worth every penny. Still available I think as the ZWC1301W. Good small machine but as it is made in small numbers, a bit expensive, Mine has only needed a door handle in 13 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Mrs Hound reckons the twin tub on the boat gets the washing cleaner and quicker than the automatic at home. The only problem is that you become the automatic bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Or there's this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesegas Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 On 09/04/2022 at 17:37, blackrose said: Not sure about side loading machines? I've had a Zanussi front loading 3kg unit on my boat for the last 16 years. Model ZWC1300W. It was pricey but it's been worth every penny. I have the same one, but like most Zanussi machines it doesn't like Victron inverters. If you fill it with a thermo valve set to 10 degrees hotter than the wash temperature, you can unplug the element inside and it doesn't try to heat the water. Uses around 400w peak during the fast spin cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle Days Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 We have a top loader that my wife tells me is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fender151 Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 On 09/04/2022 at 17:41, Tracy D'arth said: Still available I think as the ZWC1301W. Good small machine but as it is made in small numbers, a bit expensive, Mine has only needed a door handle in 13 years. I will second the ZWC, i have had one on my boat for seven years, never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) Ditto. We had ours for the five years we had our boat. Problem free. Edited April 11, 2022 by The Happy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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