Glenn,
I know everyone has an opinion and I am no exception. I am single and I love
my coffee. Everyone that visits wants a cuppa and I found a solution 6 years
ago to fresh coffee 24 & 7 on demand. It makes no sense in my situation to
make a pot of coffee when I am alone and instant just doesn't cut it. Please
consider the Saeco Brand automatic coffee makers. They grind the coffee and
brew the cup on demand. The quality is phenominal. You can adjust the grind,
the temperature and the strength at will. They make expresso, cappacino, tea
and cocao. They have the facility to steam milk or cream as well. They are
not inexpensive, but they are well worth the money. These are machines you
make space for. For size, my machine is 13" wide, 11" deep and 15" tall.
Depending on the model, these measurements can be more or less. They are
very reliable and parts are available world wide if needed. They are all
high impact plastic, except for the guts. You must use filtered water, but
that is a no brainer anyway. They are very easy to secure in place and you
never have to worry about splashing hot water. You can drop about $500 on
one and more, but you can find them on eBay reasonably. I swear by mine. It
will spoil you for anything else.
Steve

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
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Guess you can tell I am working on the galley/salon. :-)

Being addicted to drip coffee, I have been looking for a good coffee maker
with a thermal carafe that would fit in the galley without taking up much
space and not end up on the deck. Finally found this:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...8527&id=860319
at Defender.

Anyone seen one of these in person? Most built in coffee makers run two
boat bucks or more. I am wondering if this thing is built well enough to
hold up.

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Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
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