Thanks for making this video about seniors living Narrowboat life, it will put many seniors minds at rest who are considering the lifestyle. . Ive dreamed of living on a narrowboat for many many years but could never afford the cost of one. Now at 60, I feel my chance has gone by. I have lived full time in my campervan for the last five and a half years and love the non traditional lifestyle. Best wishes.
That was another great pod thanks for taking the time to compile it. As mentioned I’m retiring March at a young 62 . I’m on countdown . I’ll definitely be following your pods cheers best wishes for new year stu.
IAM 61 also getting a boat also from Hertfordshire Broxbourne to be exact bought up by the river lea hope to see you around great chanal have a great New year.
Unless you have a composting toilet, then slopping out your own sewage (Thetford cassettes) every few days gets old really quickly. Same goes for onboarding fresh water, lng fuel, and dumping grey..... nice lifestyle but it needs constant attention....
Grey water goes in the canal. Yes the cassette is a pain, but really when you are swinging along, maybe moving five to ten miles every week, you should find a Service point every week
I'd like to know at what age do you think, you will have to pack the narrowboat life in? I'm thinking of things like lifting coal bags or gas bottles or pushing a stuck lock gate, or hopping on or off in a hurry or squatting down in an engine bay or hunting groups of beer-drinking teenagers or shoving the barge off a sandbank or even carrying shopping bags back to the boat. I'm 71 and would be a bit wary of some of those things?
@sionnachog894 to be honest I don't think about it. I'm enjoying it whilst it lasts. I suppose in reality it could be around the age of 80. I know of a couple of boaters on the canal at that age and they are still going. I suppose it comes down to how healthy you keep yourself? If I'm still making videos when I'm 80 I will let you know lol
@@narrowboatliving8241 I'm 71 and I let my sailing boat go when I was 68 because of a back problem. Worse thing I ever did because the back is fine now but the boat is gone! So hang on is what I would advise, even when you think you are knackered because modern medicine can do miracles. Thanks for your videos and happy new year.
Thank you for your insights into senior life as a liveaboard. Ive been seriously contemplating living aboard a narrowboat for a while. I retire this march. I might just give it a go! Ill look out for your disadvantages vlog.
I am 56 years old, I am selling my house in Wales and buying a narrowboat this year. A big thank you for your brilliant informative videos and it's my privilege to join you on your journey, Happy New year. Hopefully meet you on the cut for a pint.
I couldn't help notice your photos. Are you a green turned blue by any chance? I'm an old scaleyback. I'm interested in narrow boats as my daughter lives on one. Great videos btw.
Just dropping in a comment to say that it is reassuring to see a Silver Boater passing on their experiences :) I've been dithering about getting a narrowboat for about five years now. "Cruising the Cut" whetted my interest but the cost of boats zoomed up during COVID and, for me, they became too expensive. However, the way that our society is crumbling at the moment is nudging me into maybe considering selling the bricks and mortar and taking to the water for a bit before I get too old. One thing that really does put me off tho' is how unreliable the actually boats themselves seem to be. Every channel I watch has had their boat act up in some expensive manner or other and it seems odd, given that the technology involved is hardly cutting edge, that the various electrical and mechanical devices are not more robust. Maybe that's a topic for your upcoming "Negative Points" vid :D
@dallassukerkin6878 yes i can understand your concerns but realistically the problems that arise are not that bad. I remember living in a house there was always something needed doing or breaking. I would add that the newer the boat the less likely of having any major issues so don't let the minor things put you off, and like I said there is always someone around to help
People who live on a boat. What about a bank account or mobile phone account? Are they relying on friends or family with a house to provide an address?
@djwarren5081 some boaters also own houses so have an address, some boaters have permanent moorings so have an address, some boaters have permanent moorings in marinas so have an address, some boaters, like me, have a postal address. So it's not a major problem, but does need considering
Hi Sir, happy new year,I hope this finds you well, my wife and myself have been thinking about buying a narrow boat to live on when we both retire in about 5 half years, seen loads of good videos and got some good information about life on a boat like this channel, one thing that seems to be putting me off at the moment in time is what one of us needs an ambulance in the future, we could in a remote location how would they find us, cheers good luck this year
@alanmoore4347 I can understand your concerns as it's something i sometimes think about. The ambulance service use a system called 'what 3 words' which there is an app available. It gives a precise location to within 1 meter of exactly where you are so an ambulance can be dispatched. What 3 words is similar to a postcode but better. I have seen other boaters use it to have food delivered from the likes of Tesco and Asda so it must be good. For example my nearest Tesco supermarket is at what 3 words - trip.crunched.meanders I hope that helps ease your worries
Not looking good for the Narrowboats on the Bridgewater canal . That breach will take some time to fix.. The people there will need a lot of help. in 2025.
Happy New year. I do like your vlogs, they remind me of when I took lived on the cut. I presume though that when you do stop to speak to people, you actually smile a bit. I know you enjoy living on your boat but you don't come across as Happy. Just saying, I'm sure you have a great sense of humour xx
@Susan-hv9mc thanks for the comment. Define happy? It's probably one of the reasons why I chose to stay single. I only have to please myself and my dogs. I'm very happy with life, and just because I don't smile all the time doesn't mean I'm not happy. Everybody has their own demeanour, and mine is as you see it. My sense of humour is very military/police orientated, so it is not very politically correct and quite black at times. It's the nature of the job. If you like Micky Flanagans humour, you would like mine. Your comment made me smile if that helps. Happy New Year to you
@@narrowboatliving8241 oh, I'm glad it made you smile. I suppose happiness is difficult to define and I do get what you're saying. I guess for me, your vlogs would feel more positive if you smiled. I'm not meaning to criticise, maybe I just like smiley people more 😊 xx
Hiya. I'm 55 to and have dreamed of the lifestyle since my first family hol on one when I was 16 or so. It MAY happen soon...but despite always watching blogs and vids, informing myself as much as possible, I cannot shake a small knot of fear that I would end up with a boat with problems. I understand that a 'survey' of the hull is a necessity, but would your experience have any advice to give to avoid the uncertainty? Great vids btw, nice and down to earth, just what is needed.
@wildwizard8884 Yes, a survey is a must. If you watch my second video about buying a narrowboat, I explain the dangers of not having a survey. You could always try and find a boat that has had a recent survey, no more than a year ago, but for reassurance, I would have one done before parting with any money. If the seller is genuine, they will help you with the process. Not having a survey could cost you thousands in the long run
Thanks for making this video about seniors living Narrowboat life, it will put many seniors minds at rest who are considering the lifestyle. . Ive dreamed of living on a narrowboat for many many years but could never afford the cost of one. Now at 60, I feel my chance has gone by. I have lived full time in my campervan for the last five and a half years and love the non traditional lifestyle. Best wishes.
@mange2 thanks for the comment really appreciate it
Thank you for taking the time today to talk to us. May you have a happy new year.
@@marionjohansson4235 thanks you to
That was another great pod thanks for taking the time to compile it.
As mentioned I’m retiring March at a young 62 . I’m on countdown . I’ll definitely be following your pods cheers best wishes for new year stu.
@TheStupotpotpot thank you and happy new year to you
IAM 61 also getting a boat also from Hertfordshire Broxbourne to be exact bought up by the river lea hope to see you around great chanal have a great New year.
@johnhart868 good luck with the boat. I spent just over 2 years on the Lee Navigation and River Stort. Happy new year to you
Unless you have a composting toilet, then slopping out your own sewage (Thetford cassettes) every few days gets old really quickly. Same goes for onboarding fresh water, lng fuel, and dumping grey..... nice lifestyle but it needs constant attention....
Grey water goes in the canal. Yes the cassette is a pain, but really when you are swinging along, maybe moving five to ten miles every week, you should find a Service point every week
I'm paying £1300 per annum for the licence and £300 for insurance. I was put through some locks today by CRT volunteers and fellow boaters.
I buy diesel every three or four months.
I'd like to know at what age do you think, you will have to pack the narrowboat life in? I'm thinking of things like lifting coal bags or gas bottles or pushing a stuck lock gate, or hopping on or off in a hurry or squatting down in an engine bay or hunting groups of beer-drinking teenagers or shoving the barge off a sandbank or even carrying shopping bags back to the boat. I'm 71 and would be a bit wary of some of those things?
@sionnachog894 to be honest I don't think about it. I'm enjoying it whilst it lasts. I suppose in reality it could be around the age of 80. I know of a couple of boaters on the canal at that age and they are still going. I suppose it comes down to how healthy you keep yourself? If I'm still making videos when I'm 80 I will let you know lol
@@narrowboatliving8241 I'm 71 and I let my sailing boat go when I was 68 because of a back problem. Worse thing I ever did because the back is fine now but the boat is gone! So hang on is what I would advise, even when you think you are knackered because modern medicine can do miracles. Thanks for your videos and happy new year.
@sionnachog894 thanks and happy new year to you
Thank you for your insights into senior life as a liveaboard.
Ive been seriously contemplating living aboard a narrowboat for a while. I retire this march.
I might just give it a go!
Ill look out for your disadvantages vlog.
@penniboo5818 thank you for those kind words
I am 56 years old, I am selling my house in Wales and buying a narrowboat this year. A big thank you for your brilliant informative videos and it's my privilege to join you on your journey, Happy New year. Hopefully meet you on the cut for a pint.
@@robertcolling4899 thank you for those kind words, and a happy new year to you
Just a youngster
@chrisbuster6947 you're too kind, but my birth certificate says otherwise, lol
Oi Less of the "senior" I'm 4 years older than you but still 25 inside 😊
@narrowboatliving8241 the state pension is 68/69, so the government think your a youngster, unless a public sector worker with nice pension at 50+.
Thank you for sharing all the good info, Happy New Years from Detroit🎉
thanks and happy new year to you
Thanks for the video.
Informative as always.
A Happy New Year to you and keep up the great videos.
@steveclarke6505 thanks I appreciate the comment and happy New Year to you
Spot on 👍👍👍
@@Glyn001 thank you
Very helpful , a well balanced view in my opinion , look forward to your negs as we all have them in a constructive way 👏👏
@Artimus128 thanks working on the negatives now
@ I look forward to watching 👍👍
Great video, look forward to the next!
@@waynedavis6171 thank you
Happy new year.
@@SteveMaggs thanks and happy new year to you
I hope two see you soon my is Newley there
@@DarranBlackburn Grove lock closed from 13th January
Thank you! It’s something l would love to do ,but have left to late.hope you’re motivating others not to do the same.peace and love.🙏❤️
Thanks for another great video 👍. Wishing you all the best for 2025 🙂
@@LifeinLancashire happy new year to you to
I couldn't help notice your photos. Are you a green turned blue by any chance? I'm an old scaleyback. I'm interested in narrow boats as my daughter lives on one. Great videos btw.
@philipcull8297 yes. 20 army 10 police, hence the renaming of the boat to 'Lest We Forget'
Just dropping in a comment to say that it is reassuring to see a Silver Boater passing on their experiences :)
I've been dithering about getting a narrowboat for about five years now. "Cruising the Cut" whetted my interest but the cost of boats zoomed up during COVID and, for me, they became too expensive.
However, the way that our society is crumbling at the moment is nudging me into maybe considering selling the bricks and mortar and taking to the water for a bit before I get too old. One thing that really does put me off tho' is how unreliable the actually boats themselves seem to be. Every channel I watch has had their boat act up in some expensive manner or other and it seems odd, given that the technology involved is hardly cutting edge, that the various electrical and mechanical devices are not more robust. Maybe that's a topic for your upcoming "Negative Points" vid :D
@dallassukerkin6878 yes i can understand your concerns but realistically the problems that arise are not that bad. I remember living in a house there was always something needed doing or breaking. I would add that the newer the boat the less likely of having any major issues so don't let the minor things put you off, and like I said there is always someone around to help
People who live on a boat. What about a bank account or mobile phone account? Are they relying on friends or family with a house to provide an address?
@djwarren5081 some boaters also own houses so have an address, some boaters have permanent moorings so have an address, some boaters have permanent moorings in marinas so have an address, some boaters, like me, have a postal address. So it's not a major problem, but does need considering
Happy New year great informative video for 2025. Jan 01 keep them comming 👍
@alangoffin3599 thanks and happy new year to you to
I dont know if it is just me, but I can't hear any sound. I will check later in case it's on my side.
ive checked and the sound is fine
@@narrowboatliving8241 yip, it was my ear phones. Can hear you now.
@Trac489 should of asked for a new pair for Xmas lol
@@narrowboatliving8241 😀
Headphones on only the left side working until about 5 minutes in. Oops 7 minutes and back in the left again.
Hi Sir, happy new year,I hope this finds you well, my wife and myself have been thinking about buying a narrow boat to live on when we both retire in about 5 half years, seen loads of good videos and got some good information about life on a boat like this channel, one thing that seems to be putting me off at the moment in time is what one of us needs an ambulance in the future, we could in a remote location how would they find us, cheers good luck this year
@alanmoore4347 I can understand your concerns as it's something i sometimes think about. The ambulance service use a system called 'what 3 words' which there is an app available. It gives a precise location to within 1 meter of exactly where you are so an ambulance can be dispatched. What 3 words is similar to a postcode but better. I have seen other boaters use it to have food delivered from the likes of Tesco and Asda so it must be good. For example my nearest Tesco supermarket is at what 3 words - trip.crunched.meanders
I hope that helps ease your worries
@narrowboatliving8241 top man thanks for yourfeed back.
What's the costing
@@danielsellers8538 in relation to what?
Not looking good for the Narrowboats on the Bridgewater canal . That breach will take some time to fix.. The people there will need a lot of help. in 2025.
looks bad doesnt it. i hope the narrowboats come out of it ok. a nightmare for all involved
This lifestyle truly looks so peaceful and serene. Much better than living in a van, for example. Great video and information!
@@Scienceandfunfacts thank you
You ain't a senior,son!!
What about if you fall ill and god forbid you need a doctor
@NickD-i2q the NHS system allows you to go see any local doctor. You can register as a visitor to the area and get seen
Happy New year. I do like your vlogs, they remind me of when I took lived on the cut. I presume though that when you do stop to speak to people, you actually smile a bit. I know you enjoy living on your boat but you don't come across as Happy. Just saying, I'm sure you have a great sense of humour xx
@Susan-hv9mc thanks for the comment. Define happy? It's probably one of the reasons why I chose to stay single. I only have to please myself and my dogs. I'm very happy with life, and just because I don't smile all the time doesn't mean I'm not happy. Everybody has their own demeanour, and mine is as you see it. My sense of humour is very military/police orientated, so it is not very politically correct and quite black at times. It's the nature of the job. If you like Micky Flanagans humour, you would like mine. Your comment made me smile if that helps. Happy New Year to you
@@narrowboatliving8241 oh, I'm glad it made you smile. I suppose happiness is difficult to define and I do get what you're saying. I guess for me, your vlogs would feel more positive if you smiled. I'm not meaning to criticise, maybe I just like smiley people more 😊 xx
@Susan-hv9mc as someone that suffers with PTSD smiling is often harder
Hiya. I'm 55 to and have dreamed of the lifestyle since my first family hol on one when I was 16 or so. It MAY happen soon...but despite always watching blogs and vids, informing myself as much as possible, I cannot shake a small knot of fear that I would end up with a boat with problems. I understand that a 'survey' of the hull is a necessity, but would your experience have any advice to give to avoid the uncertainty?
Great vids btw, nice and down to earth, just what is needed.
@wildwizard8884 Yes, a survey is a must. If you watch my second video about buying a narrowboat, I explain the dangers of not having a survey. You could always try and find a boat that has had a recent survey, no more than a year ago, but for reassurance, I would have one done before parting with any money. If the seller is genuine, they will help you with the process. Not having a survey could cost you thousands in the long run