Welcome to BoatyBuoyBoats
Welcome to BoatyBuoyBoats
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Boat Electrics
Bespoke designs, consultations and installations for the following:
E-propulsion - Hybrid/Solo.
Mood Lighting.
Illuminated Boat Name Signage.
Electrical Systems - Solar/Battery/Inverter.
Services Provided outside of boating
As I travel the waterways, I also provide services to general public as follows:
Electric Scooter/Bike Repair's & Upgrades.
Smart Phone/Tablet Repairs.
PAT testing.
Coming Soon!
Enjoy 4,900 ft² of private riverside mooring complete with a cosy log cabin and brick BBQ. We will be offering:
Day Trips
Tours.
Holidays
Why Your Boat Needs a 12V Specialist, Not a General Electrician
Why Your Boat Needs a 12V Specialist, Not a General Electrician
Hiring a general domestic or commercial electrician for your boat's electrical system is one of the most common and costly mistakes a boat owner can make. Marine 12 DC systems operate under entirely different, highly demanding physical and chemical rules than standard 230V AC household wiring.
We will talk about the following topics:
We will talk about the following topics:
Advanced Battery Chemistry & True State of Charge SoC: Why a simple voltmeter is misleading, the importance of Battery Monitor Shunts, and the critical need for precise Absorption charging voltages to prevent permanent battery damage (sulfation).
Alternator Management and Protection: The necessity of External Regulators, the safe integration of DC-to-DC Chargers B2B for Lithium systems, and protecting the alternator from the extreme demands of modern battery banks.
Power Conversion and Efficiency: The difference between Pure Sine Wave and Modified Sine Wave inverters, and why MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) solar controllers are essential for maximizing power in limited boat space.
Installation Standards, Safety, and Corrosion Protection: Adherence to ABYC Fusing Standards (the 7-inch rule), the use of Tinned Marine-Grade Wire to combat vibration and corrosion, and the implementation of Galvanic Isolators to protect your underwater metals from electrolysis.
Introducing the New TillerBuddy™
Introducing the New TillerBuddy™
TillerBuddy™ invented by Benjamin Donnaghue in 2025 - Founder of BoatyBuoyBoats.
TillerBuddy™
TillerBuddy™
The TillerBuddy™ system is the world's first wireless tiller-incorporated control system, designed specifically for the narrowboat community to bring safety, control, and comfort directly to your fingertips.
Cruising the canals is a relaxing activity, but essential controls, like the horn, usually sit somewhere you aren't looking, aren't holding, and require you to look away from the water ahead.
The TillerBuddy™ system puts crucial functions exactly where instinct expects them: under your thumb, on the tiller.
Originally designed to incorporate the horn for instant, safer signalling, the TillerBuddy™ concept now offers a multi-function range designed and engineered by I, the hand craftsman:
Multi-Function Control: Easily access Horn control, Bow Thruster control for effortless mooring, and Auxiliary circuits (Headlights, etc.).
Flexible Options: Choose from a premium Wireless Control Handle or the budget-friendly Strap-On Control Pad for your own tiller.
Integrated Audio Controls: Keep your hands steady on the tiller while effortlessly muting or adjusting Volume for the TillerBuddy Portable Bluetooth Speaker (coming soon), turning your journey into pure enjoyment.
With TillerBuddy™, it’s less searching and more control. Safer boating, more comfortable journeys.
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