Recommissioning Our Diesel Generator
After inspecting the water cooling system, it was no wonder the generator wasn’t working!
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There’s Just One Thing Left Before We Leave…
We’re so close to leaving the marina to become full-time continual cruisers!
There’s Just One Thing Left Before We Leave… Read Post »
The End of Water Rationing: Our Best Upgrade Yet Finalised
Imagine taking endless hot showers, using the washing machine whenever you want, and never having to conserve water again.
The End of Water Rationing: Our Best Upgrade Yet Finalised Read Post »
Boat Water Filtration Part 2… and new T-Shirts!
Part 2 of our water filtration installation and some new t-shirt designs for our supporters!
Boat Water Filtration Part 2… and new T-Shirts! Read Post »
Installing an OffGridWater Purification System for Safe Drinking Water on Our Canal Boat
Discover how we installed a six-stage OffGridWater purification and UV system on our canal boat to make safe, clean drinking water onboard.
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Plannning Our Water Filtration System
We plan our water filtration system and explore the science of removing contaminants, such as silt, chemicals, bacteria, and viruses
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Your Questions On Water Purification From The Canal
We’re going to be putting a couple of videos out on our water purification system, starting next Thursday. Do you have any questions?
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New clobber for our supporters coming soon
Liz has had her drawing board propped up, working on some new t-shirt designs. When she showed them to me, I was impressed. She’s gone completely left-field and done away with any logos and instead come up with some fresh designs that have great appeal.
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Would you drink canal water?!
We’re thinking of installing a water purification system aboard our boat. Would you drink water filtered from the canal?
Would you drink canal water?! Read Post »
A complete guide to installing 3kW of solar on our boat
An FTBMates exclusive: we install 3kW of potential solar power on our boat and cover the entire process, from the calculations to the installation.
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Working through the seasons
Ever wondered what a “dog box” on a canal boat is? And how about a “duck hatch”?
Working through the seasons Read Post »
What are your thoughts on these logo ideas?
In between boat maintenance and weekend trips we’re still working on our revised logo
What are your thoughts on these logo ideas? Read Post »
It’s Our 400th Episode… thanks to you!
Thanks to YOU, followtheboat has made 400 official episodes. This feat would not have been possible without your continued support so we dedicate this one to you. Thank you.
It’s Our 400th Episode… thanks to you! Read Post »
Thorne’s forgotten shipbuilding and ancient history
Thorne Community Woods, a sprawling 79-acre haven of trees and meadows beside the canal…
Thorne’s forgotten shipbuilding and ancient history Read Post »
Off-grid wild mooring (life on the riverbank)
For the price of a Canal and River Trust licence, you can moor pretty much anywhere you like on the network. That’s over 2000 miles of navigable canals and rivers. Add to that a further 2000 miles or so of
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