Established in 2005: Blog of Steve & Maggie Parkin's 60ft narrowboat based on the Grand Union Canal; includes Steve's reviews of old waterways books
Ruston & Hornsby 2YWM (Mk V)
The Ruston is a 2 cylinder 2 litre direct injection diesel with twin alternators and Adverc battery management system. It has electric & hand starts (very hard work!) and is rated as 15 hp at 1,000 rpm. The engine drives a three-bladed Crowther 22"x16"propeller via a PRM 160 gearbox. The engine room (5' 10") also houses a Victron Combi invertor/battery charger and small brass wash basin.