Margaritaville machines
Specs on these pages come from the manufacturer’s own user manuals — not marketing copy and not guesswork. Where we haven’t seen a manual (the DM1900), we say so instead of filling in blanks.
| Model | Jar / capacity | Batch control | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas DM0500 | 36 oz (1.07 L) maximum capacity | ON/OFF, Shave ’n Blend™ start button, Blend Only / Shave Only toggle, “compass rose”... | Couples and small households who want restaurant-style texture without a lot of buttons. |
| Key West DM1000 | Heavy-duty glass, 36 oz maximum, with 1/2/3-glass fill icons | Number of Drinks rotary switch (1, 2 or 3 × 12 oz), Ready/Stop switch, Shave Only / Blend... | People who like a glass jar and want the machine to size the ice for 1, 2 or 3 drinks automatically. |
| Key West (DM1946 series) DM1946 | 36 oz maximum capacity | Spiller Spoiler™ lid with easy-pour spout — serve without removing the lid | Key West fans who pour straight from the jar at parties. |
| Key West (DM1900 series) DM1900 | Not yet verified | — | Shoppers who want the current-production Key West — check the listing for capacity and settings. |
| Fiji DM2000 | 36 oz maximum (glass blending jar) | 4 programs: Ritas, Daiquiris, Slides, Smoothies | Households that make more than margaritas — the presets cover daiquiris, mudslides and smoothies. |
| Tahiti DM3000 | 3 plastic jars, 24 oz maximum each | 3 blending stations with a rotating ice chute | Hosts who want margaritas, coladas and a kid-friendly smoothie going at the same time. |
| Bali DM3500 | Half chamber ≈ 30–33 oz (about 3 drinks); full chamber ≈ 60 oz (about 6 drinks) — figures as printed in the pocket card and quick-start guide | Press a glass against the lever under the dispenser spout | Self-serve parties where you don’t want to play bartender. |