Welcome to Perseverance(nb)

This website is about the construction of Perseverance. Named after the dredger that cleared the Basingstoke Canal, Perseverance is a serial hybrid narrowboat designed for long term cruising with accommodation for two plus up to four guests. She was built to my specification by electric boat specialists Ortomarine.

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A series of blog posts, and the occasional vlog, explain the design decisions that were made, and how they worked out in practice. For those interested in building a narrowboat, it may help you think through the steps, and avoid some pitfalls. Read on to find out why generators are often smaller than they claim to be, or why eco-toilets really aren't...