Aruna Water
Sandra Grady
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As a child, we never really thought twice before drinking tap water in school. It was the same tap water we used to wash our hands after lunch, rinse our mouths and also quench our thirst soon after. Similar taps were at railway stations that we used liberally. This was before the cool drinking RO waters made their way to some of the bigger railway stations. Small ones still have those concrete constructions with taps. We never really bothered thinking if the water was potable. We simply took it for granted. That was in the seventies.
Fast forward to the eighties and nineties, I noticed people coming from abroad choosing to drink bottled water instead of the tap water that we lesser mortals were used to. The plastic water bottle first made an appearance in our homes - particularly those who were hosting NRI guests. This was also the time our water supply at home was greatly reduced. What used to be a 24-hour water supply now was restricted to water supply on every alternate day!
Moving further forward to the 2000s, it was the norm everywhere - restaurants, weddings, even birthday parties served only plastic bottled water. People had little option because pollution increased and access to municipal drinking water was not available everywhere. New colonies depended on groundwater which was not potable.
The 20litre plastic water can was a common sight in offices and later even in houses. We stopped carrying water bottles when traveling because we could easily buy one litre or two litre bottles on the way! We were blissfully unaware of the trash that we were creating and contributing to plastic waste. It pained me to see that a mere 150ml water bottles were being supplied during conferences, sporting events and even birthday parties! People were beginning to be conscious and avoided plastic bottles when COVID happened and the ubiquitous plastic bottles seemed to reclaim their lost space all over again.
When living in Gurgaon, NCR in the scorching heat of summer, I saw the plastic bottles being transported in open trucks. Would not plastic leash into the water? I am no expert but I was certainly uncomfortable. So, I switched to RO water. I didn't realize that to process the RO water, an equal amount of water is wasted. Soon, I started collecting the wastewater and using it for toilet flushing, cleaning, and watering plants. Not an ideal solution but doing what best I can do at my level.
Developed on a plot of land located at 89 Tiger Beer Road, Phnom Penh, with a land area of 10,360 sqm. Aruna Water Factory is equipped with water treatment facilities to produce mineralised bottled water for sale.
Pollution of water is one of the main threats in recent times as drinking water is getting contaminated and polluted. The polluted water can cause various diseases to humans and animals, which in turn affects the life cycle of the ecosystem. If water pollution is detected in an early stage, suitable measures can be taken and critical situations can be avoided. To make certain the supply of pure water, the quality of the water should be examined in real-time. Smart solutions for monitoring of water pollution are getting more and more significant these days with innovation in sensors, communication, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. In this paper, a detailed review of the latest works that were implemented in the arena of smart water pollution monitoring systems is presented. The paper proposes a cost effective and efficient IoT based smart water quality monitoring system which monitors the quality parameters uninterruptedly. The developed model is tested with three water samples and the parameters are transmitted to the cloud server for further action.
We looked at a bunch of different models including DeFever 44/49's, Ocean Alexander, and others. Then we chose an Ocean Alexander 420 (Rendezvous) which wasn't really a true trawler - more of a fast trawler. And even after that, I fell in love with Kaos, a Symbol 55 pilot house that wasn't really a true trawler either.
I've done about 2500 nautical miles a year for the last 5 years, and that is increasing. I want a fuel efficient, full displacement trawler that can help make those miles cost effective and comfortable while both underway and at anchor. Aruna is that boat - we weren't looking for a new one having only bought Kaos 2 years prior, but when I saw her, I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
I grew up on a farm and know how to weld relatively well. I've been around mechanical and electrical things all my life, including really big machinery, tractors, and the like. I have had a dream of having a steel boat - I thought I would eventually go the route of a reclaimed fishing trawler that I would upgrade and modify for recreational use, and much later in my lifetime.
There are a few reasons I've wanted a steel boat. First, my ability to repair and maintain it will be much better than with fiberglass. Not only am I terrible at anything with fiberglass, but I am deathly allergic to it. Even rubbing my bare arm against the interior unfinished side of a locker ends up with a full rash and hives.
Finally, I wanted the safety of a full displacement, full keel, steel boat because of where I cruise. We have tons of debris and logs year round, and I've hit many things while underway. Thankfully none have done any major damage, but I would like the peace of mind of having a bit more protection here.
Everywhere I look, I find more and more that I love about the build quality of Aruna. From the high end woodworking to the fishing boat-like implementation of the keel coolers, she's built to last and with thought around expansion and maintenance.
I've found at least 10 AC outlets that are in places for expansion, but unused at this time. This particular one is above the pilot house in a void behind all of the radios and overhead instruments. I love how someone thought ahead of time about expansion and adding equipment, and while access was likely easier, simply added an outlet here for the future. It's exactly how I would build a boat myself.
There are a lot of small things that all add up, like hatches. Every edge is routed and the edges smoothed and turned down so that there are no sharp edges, and everything fits very easily and snug with no binding. That might seem like an odd thing to notice, but it is one of many that show the craftsmanship and thought put into things.
Serviceability was definitely something they thought about when building Aruna. Access to everything is pretty easy - headliners are secured with industrial outdoor velcro, and can be easily removed to access things. There are also awesome spots like the water works room that contains the hot water heater, expansion tank, all of the various pumps for fresh and sea water, vacuflush bits, valves for just about anything you can think of, and more. All easily accessible and in one place so you can work on things without running around.
The layout of the pilot house with the salon (we're calling it lounge) is a favorite part of the boat for me. I love how people could be hanging out in the lounge while underway and essentially be in or adjacent to the pilot house, and it's not a small settee area, it's a great place for everyone to hang out. We need to add a high/low table in the middle of the seating area, but that's pretty easy.
Since I'm out on the water a large part of the year, and much of it single handing, having a safe way to manage the boat outside is key. Aruna has a wonderful side decks that are super safe with overhangs to keep the rain off of the windows (pet peeve). Speaking of windows - all of them are flush with the boat surface, which I love the look of, but it also makes it easy to clean. And, they are dual pane windows, which is rare to see in any boat, even modern ones, and will cut down on condensation and temp issues.
I seem to be a rarity in the boating world as I prefer lighter woods over the traditional teak look. The birds eye maple used on Aruna was one of the first things I fell in love with when I first saw her. Not only is it lighter, but the level of craftsmanship is higher than most boats. You can tell that someone spent a lot of time thinking about every aspect of the build and put a lot of time and effort into it.
I was actually OK with having a dual engine trawler as long as the fuel economy and engine size was reasonable. Having two engines gives you redundancy, and usually with two engines on a trawler that size, they're naturally aspirated, simpler versions of some of the larger engines, which means a lot more longevity.
Aruna has a slightly different config with a single 320HP Isuzu continuous duty industrial engine married to a 2-1/2" shaft with a 4-blade propeller. Isuzu aren't as common in the US in boats as they are in Canada, and Klassen Diesel did the conversion and installation of the engine, and are still around to provide support. The engine has a much longer oil change cycle (500 hours), and is cooled by two large keel cooled loops on the hull, which apparently is over-designed for the amount it needs. The exhaust is still wet / raw water, and goes out a small exit on the stern. Raw water is used to cool the hydraulic system and oil, but touches nothing else other than the exit through the exhaust.
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