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Skip to content Diesel to Electric Conversion Converting Miss Amelia Over the past few weeks we have been converting a 50’ 25 year old narrowboat from diesel to electric.  The boat is call Miss Amelia and is owned by Steve. He’s a retired teacher in his mid sixties enjoying a new career as a folk…

Skip to content Not possible they said! We started this journey with no intention of trying to reach Bristol on solar power alone, however, a break in the traditional British summer giving us some sun and the pace enforced by the Kennet & Avon canal (K&A) meant that it just happened with no real change…

Skip to content Conversations on the Water 1 How to make a million when you are dyslexia. Neville Wright is the owner of Oundle Marina. He purchased from Fairline Yachts when they moved to a new industrial site. In many ways he is an accidental Marina owner as he acquired it to ‘park’ a few…

Skip to conten Zero Fuss and Zero Pollution. Welcome aboard the “Falcon,” an electric narrowboat, for a serene and eco-friendly adventure on the tidal Thames River. Our journey takes us from Teddington to Brentford, where we join the Grand Union Canal. Share our experience, the beautiful surroundings and the unique tranquility of electric boating, along…

Skip to content Vetus vs Mothership (electric motor test) Of the 2 Mothership Marine prefer the PMAC motor. Here’s why. Permanent Magnet AC Motors (PMACs) stand out as superior choices for marine propulsion due to their exceptional reliability and efficiency. The motors consists of two key components: the rotor and the stator. The rotor, connected…