18th December, 2020 The latest Ortomarine boat – Old Nick – a 58’ 6″ semi-trad, reverse layout Electric Serial Hybrid, built for Kay and Paul Sumpner was launched at Droitwich in mid-December. The Sumpners plan to spend most of the year on board with their 2 dogs, Bill & Ted…
1st December, 2020 A great article appears in the January 21 edition of Canal Boat magazine about this lovely 61-footer, with its unique layout, incorporating a snug at the bow and also featuring a Cinderella incinerating toilet and even a dishwasher. All mod cons for owners Phil and Mel Wood! Hunky…
8th November, 2020 We announced, back in August, that we would be building Perseverance and are now pleased to be able to share more specific details of the build, which is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2021. Perseverance will be equipped with a TEMA SPM132-1 propulsion set (12kW,…
10th October, 2020 Bersara, our 7th Hybrid Marine Parallel Hybrid boat was launched at Droitwich Spa Marina on 1st October 2020. The name “Bersara” means “retirement” in Malay. The owners had spent many years living and working in Malaysia. Bersara is only our second green boat (in colour!) – a…
1st September, 2020 It was recently announced that Narrowboat Old Nick, scheduled for completion in December this year, will be the first narrowboat in the U.K. to have the brand new Vetus E-line engine fitted. More details can be seen on owners, Paul & Kay Sumpners’ blog here
18th August, 2020 Another month, another launch! Hunky Dory was launched earlier this month at Droitwich Spa Marina. She is a 61′ Serial-Hybrid narrow boat featuring a Fischer Panda Serial Hybrid System. With the striking, predominantly white with navy highlights colour scheme, and the unusual glazed side hatch, she is…
15th August, 2020 Our first ever hull from Alexander Boats was delivered to us on 4th August 20. Perseverance will be a 62ft serial hybrid with a generator housed under the bow deck. The design and specification is a collaboration between Dave Jesse (the owner, a highly-qualified Aeronautical Engineer), Jim…
1st August, 2020 A reminder that there’s a great review of “Mordiford Dragon” in August’s Waterways World. You can read a copy of the review here Mordiford Dragon is our 6th Diesel/Electric Hybrid build. A reverse-layout, 60-foot Tyler Wilson hull with a spacious semi-cruiser stern, built for Rob & Káren Barker…
