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The Sumpners Afloat

Adventures on "Old Nick" – an Ortomarine-built, Vetus powered Electric Serial Hybrid Narrowboat

Technical

The Galvanic Isolator Explained

February 26, 2023

With “Old Nick” due to come out of the water next month, to have its “bottom blacked” for the first […]

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General, Uncategorized

It was a very good year

December 12, 2022

We could not let today pass without celebrating December 12th 2020. Today is the second anniversary of Old Nick’s launch. […]

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Cruising

Alone Again

June 9, 2021

Friday 4th June Our guests were leaving today. Very sad but all good things must come to an end and, […]

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Cruising

I Want to Break Free

June 6, 2021

Sunday 30th May Well considering we only intended to stay at Droitwich Spa Marina for 10 days after launch, thanks […]

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Cruising, Technical

Homeward Bound

May 6, 2021

NEW – Electric Narrowboat Trials Event Old Nick is very excited to be taking part in the UK’s first Electric […]

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General

True Colours

October 14, 2020

Work goes on at a rapid pace on board Old Nick. Those Ortomarine guys and gals don’t hang around. The […]

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General

Another BIG milestone

October 2, 2020

Yesterday was the biggest milestone yet. We had travelled up to Ortomarine’s unit near Kidderminster, with our friend Linda, to […]

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General

Meeting with Ortomarine – 18 August

August 21, 2020

We zipped up to the Midlands on Monday evening and met with Rob and Caroline on Tuesday morning. We had […]

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