Sustainable Boating Award 2024
It’s great to be recognised by the IWA and Towpath Talk Drum roll. We’ve won a big award. Now you would expect me say that
Solar Electric Houseboat Stands the Test of Time
Back in 2013 Mothership Marine started building a new kind of boat. After a year in build on the 4th July 2014 Mothership Marine launched
Solar Recharge for the Whole Family
Shine is a Mothership Last Sunday my family descended on Oundle to see what I’ve been up to for the last 10 years. I think
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
There’s nothing new about electric boats
Electric boats are almost maintenance free, they’re reliable and easy to operate. In fact The Immisch Electric Launch Co. had a fleet of 60 of them on The Thames in 1898.
The development of the combustion engine at the turn of the century and the effects of the First World War proved the death knell for electric propulsion – and steam.
However, the tide is turning back in favour of electric boats with improvements in battery technology and a need to reduce emissions. In truth, electric motors really suit narrowboats and river boats.
All you'll hear is nature
We want you to feel the joy of motoring along in near silence and fully present to the natural world; birdsong, buzzing insects and the ripple of the water in the knowledge that you are not costing you or the earth anything.
People respond to nature and natural products. Go below into the cabin. Here the majority of timber used is reclaimed, often hundreds of years old.
That said, there is nothing old fashioned about our design. It’s fresh and every thought is given to the feeling of space, we make contemporary narrowboats.
Next Narrowboat slot available August 2024
Thinking of the future, enjoying the present
“For many people a day’s boating would start in a cloud of exhaust smoke as a poorly maintained and cold diesel engine coughs into life.
There’s a cost to the environment. Simply put, it’s not fair to the wildlife that depend on clean rivers and canals. Electrical power is a good alternative however, this power is not limitless which is why we aim to build efficient electrical systems that best use the power available.”
At Mothership Marine, we are committed to providing our customers with the most advanced and innovative canal boat and electrical systems. Our solar-powered boats are equipped with cutting-edge technology that reduces causes not only environmental impact but also provides reliable and efficient performance.
Our team of expert boat builders combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create bespoke boats that meet the unique needs of our customers. We are proud to be a Solar Boat Builders Company and specialise in designing and building solar-powered boats that offer a comfortable and luxurious experience on the water. Mothership Marine is dedicated to sustainability and our environment.
Our solar-powered boats are the future of waterways, and we are privlaged to be at the forefront of this movement. Whether you’re looking for a custom-built solar-powered boat or need assistance with your canal boat’s electrical systems, we are here to help you. Contact us today to understand more about our products and services.
