pqoc Southampton Boat Show – A Different Perspective Southampton Boat Show – A Different Perspective On Saturday 27th September, we attended the Southampton International Boat Show , accompanied by our dear friends Ian and Dave. Unlike the inland waterw... 2025 Shows & Events 28 Sept 2025 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Chinese Style Beef & Green Pepper Stir-Fry Overview Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 portions Occasion: Cook today Ingredients 1 mug basmati rice 1 brown onion (quartered) 3 garlic cloves 15g fresh root ginger 1 green pe... Beef Recipes 14 Sept 2025 Recipes
pqoc Electrika 2025 – A Small Show with Big Insights Electrika 2025 – A Small Show with Big Insights This year we had the pleasure of attending the second Electrika Boat Show , a specialist event dedicated entirely to electric boating. While it is a sma... 2025 Shows & Events 12 Jul 2025 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Crick 2025 Boat Show – Kicking Off the Season Crick 2025 Boat Show – Kicking Off the Season Crick 2025 marked not only the first of the four boat shows we’ll be visiting this year, but also the 25th anniversary of the show itself . A perfect way ... 2025 Shows & Events 25 May 2025 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Celebrating 75 Years of the Inland Waterways at Foxton Locks Celebrating 75 Years of the Inland Waterways at Foxton Locks Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining the celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the Inland Waterways Association at the iconic Foxt... 2025 Shows & Events 27 Apr 2025 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Knot Just for Laughs:Exploring the Serious Side of Ropes When cruising along canals in our narrowboat, one of the essential considerations for safety and ease of navigation is the length of our bow, stern, and centre lines. These lines play a crucial role i... Info 29 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Copper-Bottoming vs Blacking Copper-bottoming a narrowboat, while less common than traditional blacking, provides a range of technical benefits that make it a compelling option for certain boat owners. Why It’s Not Common The ini... Design 12 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Plumbing - Copper over Plastic In conclusion, copper pipes are robust and resistant to high temperatures, but they are more vulnerable to freezing and bursting, especially in cold conditions. Plastic pipes, particularly PEX, offer ... Design 12 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Power Planning Planning the power requirements and conducting a power audit for an all-electric narrowboat is crucial to ensure you have enough energy to run all onboard systems. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help ... Design 12 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Planning for Onboard Technology: Preparing for Security, Comfort, and Connectivity on Our Narrowboat As we prepare to equip our 58-foot narrowboat, we’re planning to incorporate cutting-edge technology that will ensure our lifestyle remains comfortable, secure, and connected. From IoT security sensor... Design 12 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Keeping Cozy on Our Narrowboat: A Guide to Underfloor Zoned Heating Living on a narrowboat during the colder months requires a reliable and efficient heating system. To ensure our 58-foot narrowboat remains warm and comfortable throughout the year, we've implemented a... Design 12 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
pqoc Efficient Bilge Ventilation and Cool Air Circulation on Our Narrowboat Maintaining a comfortable environment on a narrowboat, particularly during the warm summer months, requires a well-thought-out ventilation system. On our 58-foot narrowboat, we’re designing an innovat... Design 12 Oct 2024 PreBuild Blog
