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The Sumpners Afloat

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

Technical

Solar Eco Mode – saving even more energy!

March 2, 2024

This winter we had a few “jobs” that we wanted to do, but Electrika has taken up more or our […]

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Technical

Understanding an AC Diesel Generator

May 12, 2023

Since starting our 2023 cruising season, we have noticed that our trusty Vetus GLX65SIC diesel generator has been unable to […]

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Technical

Control

December 5, 2022

We are currently on holiday on the Red Sea in Egypt (see the C-Map chart below) and have left Old […]

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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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Cruising

Spring, Spring, Spring

April 7, 2021

March 29th – the first day of the beginning of the relaxation of lockdown had finally dawned. CRTs advice was […]

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Technical

It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green

February 6, 2021

With the snow and ice at the beginning of the year, closely followed by lockdown, “Old Nick” has spent most […]

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Technical

Complete Control

January 30, 2021

Those of you that have read our previous posts will know that “Old Nick” has an array of electronic equipment […]

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