Work goes on at a rapid pace on board Old Nick. Those Ortomarine guys and gals don’t hang around. The […]
Technical
The Heat is On
We all like our creature comforts and after we are fed, watered, connected to the internet and sheltered from the […]
General
Another BIG milestone
Yesterday was the biggest milestone yet. We had travelled up to Ortomarine’s unit near Kidderminster, with our friend Linda, to […]
Technical
The Other Half of a Hybrid
When people talk about hybrid engines, it is usually the nice, clean, environmentally friendly part that gets all of the […]
Equipment
Need a printer for your boat?
This post is by way of a recommendation – no ties whatsoever with the company – just want to endorse […]
Technical
Living with Lead Carbons
On any boat, looking after your batteries is one of the most important routine tasks, right up there with engine […]
Sewing/Craft
Getting a bit crafty
I mentioned that I’d be doing a few craft-type posts from time to time and as I finished my “magnum […]
General
Narrowboat Paint Design Tool
With the completion of “Old Nick’s” hull design by Ortomarine and the order being placed with Tyler Wilson (see last […]
Interior Design
A mahoosive milestone
Late last night, we got confirmation from Ortomarine that our hull has finally been ordered! This is a moment for […]
Technical
The Art of Energy Management
So – we have chosen our batteries from Leoch, selected the electric engine and generator from Vetus and decided to […]