Remote Control Narrowboat, Easy and Safe
Experience Total Freedom: Great When short Handed. We have achieved a world-first at Oundle Marina. Watch our latest video to see the Törkmar integrated remote control system in action. This breakthrough technology allows you to step off your narrowboat and navigate entirely from the pier. Precision Control in Your Hand Short-handed boating is now stress-free. […]
Classic Wooden Boats with Electric Propulsion Options
Mothership Marine Expands Expertise to Classic Wooden Boats with Electric Propulsion Options Mothership Marine, a name celebrated for high-quality narrowboat construction and conversions, is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its services. The company will now bring its expert craftsmanship to the world of classic wooden boats, offering full restoration and state-of-the-art electric conversions. […]
Sunbeam Electric Narrowboat Show and Tell
Sunbeam: Bob & Karen’s Bespoke 61ft Electric Narrowboat Sets Sail for Retirement Adventures Introduction: Meet Bob and Karen, the proud new owners of “Sunbeam,” a stunning 61ft semi-cruiser narrowboat meticulously crafted by Mothership Marine. This vessel isn’t just a boat; it’s the key to their retirement dream – exploring the UK’s beautiful inland waterways at […]
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 they had a nice time! My journey into solar electric boats started in Australia with the solar electric Houseboat which actually was a Mothership https://mothershipmarine.com/innovation/house-boat/. This is where our name […]
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 musician. He has a permanent mooring in […]
Electric Motor Swop – Customer Review
by Steve Mullins, Owner of Slapdash Lilly My three key requirements for Slapdash Lilly, a 57’ Semi Trad narrowboat were as follows: 1. To be able to cruise silently at normal canal speeds (4-6 km/h)2. To be able to cruise efficiently at normal canal speeds (1-1.5kW)3. To have sufficient power to be able to handle tidal […]
Vetus vs Mothership (electric motor test)
Getting the right Electric Motor and Prop for your narrowboat The market for narrowboat electric motor systems is expanding, offering a wide array of choices for today’s boat owner. However, when Mothership Marine first ventured into this field in 2016, the landscape was far more limited. This scarcity of options drove us to design and […]
Electric Narrowboat on the Tidal Thames
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 with some challenges […]
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 million pounds. Mothership Marine has rented a unit […]
Solmate – Customer Review
Navigating in Comfort and Style Solmate, a narrowboat brought to life by the shared passion for water of its owners, Ruth and Iain, is a masterpiece that intertwines functionality, aesthetics, and a dash of their personal story. With Ruth hailing from the USA and Iain from England, their journey began on the open seas, living […]