My husband and I live on a sailboat and cruise all around to various countries. Ice is a very needed item on a sailboat. I purchased this Newair Clear ice 40 because it made a lot of ice in a short amount of time, and it was clear ice, perfect for cocktails or soft drinks. Iit lived up to my expectations and more. Our boat had become the happy hour boat because we always had enough ice. Once we left the Caribbean and returned to the US several of our fellow cruisers purchased the same ice machine. This is a quality product.