[ReelMagic]

Your call on replacing the ice machine but after many years using an external filter I never had a comment the ice either smelled or tasted funny.... I also flush the tank prior to using for the season.. Another thing is that I DON'T use any "pink" stuff when winterizing the system for the winter as I learned a long time ago it leaves a smell/taste for a long time afterwards..... I use a compressor and blow out the lines for the winter.... Have done this for more than 20 years on my current and prior boats. Works for me and never had a problem with a broken water line.... We live on Long Island where the winters are sever enough to freeze water left in the lines.... M2C