Since starting our 2023 cruising season, we have noticed that our trusty Vetus GLX65SIC diesel generator has been unable to […]
Technical
Cool for Cats – engine cooling systems
An area of boat design that is very important but which does not get talked about too often, is engine […]
General, Uncategorized
It was a very good year
We could not let today pass without celebrating December 12th 2020. Today is the second anniversary of Old Nick’s launch. […]
General
Just want the technical info?
There’s a wealth of in-depth information about batteries, solar panels, engine, generators, heating etc. etc, etc, including our real life […]
Cruising
Keep on movin’
Along the Thames and down the Kennet & Avon A lot of water has passed under the bridge since we […]
Technical
Time for a Service
One of the great advantages of an electric serial hybrid narrowboat is the lack of routine maintenance that needs to […]
General
Smoke on the Water
Friday 18th June Alarm set for 07:30, rain hammering down on the roof? This must be Willow Wren Boat Handling […]
Technical
Here Comes the Sun – an article about Solar Power
We have always promised that we would be reporting about our real life experiences on board Old Nick. It has […]
Equipment
Come in from the rain
Since launch, the control column on the stern of Old Nick has been protected from the elements by a very […]
Technical
Complete Control
Those of you that have read our previous posts will know that “Old Nick” has an array of electronic equipment […]