Dessalator watermakers, every model compared.
A long-established French manufacturer with DC, AC and dual-power ranges. The DUO models switch between the battery bank and mains at a switch, which is unusual and useful on a boat that sometimes has shore power. Built in France. Across the range, energy per litre runs from 7.0 to 9.2 Wh/L.
| System | Power | Output L/hr | Draw W | Wh per litre | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D100 DUO Dessalatorreported | 12/24V DC | 100 | 700 | 7.0 | on request |
| D60 Freedom Dessalatorreported | 12/24V DC | 60 | 550 | 9.2 | on request |
| D60 DUO Dessalatorreported | 12/24V DC | 60 | 550 | 9.2 | on request |
Under 6 Wh/L · energy recovery
6–12 Wh/L
Over 12 Wh/L
Source. Manufacturer product pages and published user manuals, dessalator.fr/en/products/dc-freedom-watermakers, checked 2026-09-08. No indicative price published here. Dessalator publishes a European price list; an Australian landed figure has to come from its Australian agents.
Where to buy Dessalator in Australia
Authorised dealerQLD
Marine Tech Electrics
Airlie Beach QLD· marinetechelectrics.com
Dessalator Australian agent.
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Authorised dealerQLD
Yard Engineering
Coomera QLD· yardeng.com
Dessalator Australian agent.
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Common questions
- How efficient are Dessalator watermakers?
- Across the 3 models we table, Dessalator runs from 7.0 to 9.2 watt-hours per litre. They use conventional high-pressure pumps, so efficiency depends mostly on how much membrane area is fitted behind the pump.
- What does a Dessalator watermaker cost in Australia?
- We do not yet have indicative pricing for the Dessalator range. Ask a stockist for a landed AUD quote.
- Who services Dessalator watermakers in Australia?
- 2 verified businesses carry Dessalator, including Marine Tech Electrics, Yard Engineering. Check whether each one installs and services or only sells, because that difference matters more than the purchase price over a decade of ownership.
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