Tim and Sam, you both are so delightful. It’s hard to know what to say after that! Your videos, your presentation, your combined personalities and banter with each other, just delightful. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us and will look forward to Whatever you do.
Keeping the 2 sofas is a great idea. I've always been told not to make it too comfortable for guests.....that way they won't overstay their welcome. 😁😝
So enjoyed your channel. We may even bump into you both at some point in the future. Our boat should hopefully be in the water by late June. We’ll carry on watching you both and enjoy your laughter.
Hi guys.. you have a lovely narrowboat, I had 2 centre lines, good idea.. also as a cc I had a multi fuel stove in the centre of the saloon with a back boiler ( gravity fed) with a radiator in bathroom and bedroom, nice and warm.. no need for problems with diesel or gas things going wrong.!! Extra costs as well.. keep safe.. enjoy Chugging...
You should get camper's solar shower bags. They are black and just hang them or lay them on the roof. If it's sunny you could heat them during day light and have your showers at night.
I've got a camping solar shower. Best description is a large strong butyl rubber/plastic bag that has a shower head coming off it and a pole/carrying handle at the top. One side is black to absorb the heat and the other is see through. You put it outside in the sun for a few hours and then once the water is warm, you can hang it up and use it. Really good for the spring/summer and you save on heating the water.
A camp shower is a great idea, especially those pressure ones, they're really good.. It's funny how some people love diesel stoves and others love solid fuel stoves and they always seem to buy a boat which doesn't have their preferred stove! The thing i like about solid fuel is the way the stoves dry the air. There's less damp and mildew and they're lovely to look at - best TV. However, some people hate the dust, ash, storage and supply problems and effort needed to maintain them. I bet you could fit one of those small chest freezers under one of your benches. You've got the space. Anyway, keep chugging!
Hi Grace, yes I guess it's a case of that we always want what we don't have. We don't have any plans to change to multi-fuel we just have to make sure that we stay nearer a place where we can get red diesel next time 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
I have a camping shower for my dogs,it’s a rechargeable motor and is brilliant. I can shower 4 dogs on one charge. And the power is ok....definitely worth looking at
Sam, Tim, loved your Vlog. Very interesting. It's always great to have a project in mind. Great tour of boat too. Tim, you did a great turn at the beginning of the Vlog. Always a very interesting and most enjoyable watch. Take care.
Hi, wonderful video! As far as suggestions, I would recommend altering the engine room hatch on top of your vessel. Instead of a single sliding hatch (which I do like), you could make a good deal of usable space on top of the vessel by making a foldable hatch. Dividing the hatch into six equal panels that fold up on to the next panel. This would still give you the great access to the engine and bicycle storage and leave you with enough space for the deck chairs and possibly another solar panel. Please don’t bring an interior (liquid) fuel tank into the living spaces of your boat - safety, it could easily lead to a terrible accident. Again, great video!
I think you need to check on the regulations before you go ‘any further with your separate fuel tank’ and certainly not inside your living space 👍 Btw, I also like your presentation and nice and clear making them a pleasure to watch and listen to 😊 Some others could learn from you 🤔
What comes across to me is how content you are with each other. Your videos always make me feel happy. Thank you xxx ps, memory foam mattress toppers will make the single berths more comfy for guests but never make things comfortable to such an extent they will want to stay long term
Am I the only person to comment sofar? Love the finale. Extra battery -yes. 2 centre lines - yes. Trad stern and sofas yes for all that storage. Extra solar panel if possible - yes. Wind turbine is too expensive for the small return, OK for yachts - no. Petrol generator iffy as the flammable aspect of storing petrol and buying is a problem. There are diesel generators but more expensive but do give out more power. Paint additions - wonderful, will give Mary L wow factor and cheap and easy to do. Look forward to seeing your modifications. Hope we can all get chugging soon.
Hello Sam and Tim. Thanks as always for your video. I personally would not mix the shapes, that is, where Tim wants rhomboids, I would continue with squares. The letters to spell MaryL in each is inspired. And other folks have mentioned the large rectangle at the rear cries out for some art. Many years ago, it would have been coachpainting listing your company, phone number, etc. A nice mural would work. Something Asian influenced to remind you of your travels? Take care and I hope you will be off on your travels soon.
Hi Dave, thanks for your comment. Yes, we agree that writing would be better at the big rectangle at the back and with some artwork. Something Asian is a lovely idea 🙂👍👍🏾 Sam will do something fantastic I'm sure
Well it's very encouraging to know y'all still "Chuggin" along. Very nice vlog once again from a very nice couple. Absolutely, without a doubt, Out door furniture "chairs" is a must for proper Chuggers like yourselves. If I knew where to send a "bottle" to, those of us who also spend time on the water, Louisiana "swamp" but not swampy to us, we'd send one with complements from the USA. Always enjoy your vlogs
Guys as always great video love the ideas of adding the splash of color along the side and adding the letters Mary L, one thing about the wind turbine or gas generator both good ideas but have heard from other boaters when your along a peaceful canal with no noise and a boater moors near you and starts a generator and all you hear is the noise, now have seen small wind power turbine that can be installed on a collapsible pole so when your moored it goes up and when your chugging along can bring it down, and having been and avid camper the camping shower is a great idea, nothing like a hot shower lol, and the only thing i would change inside your Beautiful boat is the stove to a multi fuel stove again guys can't wait to see whats next
Paint - even if you just block paint all of the middle down Use a product named Old English on the wood work to refresh it and hide scratches Re-caulk around the shower basin I agree with some comfy seats on the deck A cool bold color duvet and pillows for the bed Cover the couches and pillows in match colors
We are on a much smaller boat , 35 ft cruiser stern , the only bad bit is the shower is a bit small but instant hot water and 4ft permeant bed , 4 ring free standing cooker and multi fuel stove . It all works well for us and we are live on her all year round
Hi Ketih, thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾 Honestly that sounds lovely! Good for you! Where abouts on the system are you? Would you be up for us interviewing you two for a 'Canal Lives' video? chuggingalongcanals@gmail.com
I have only just started watching your channel, i really like you both and the way you are together, and of course interesting subjects thanks for sharing 👍
Hi guys love the vlogs we were wondering about your boat do you know if it’s a Trident boat we had a very similar boat which had the semi trad plus sliding hatch built in Eccles Manchester remember going round and looking at the boats they were building happy boating 👍
You asked for opinions: I think the painted roses would look lovely but suspect the castles might look a bit kitsch. Personally I'd go with painted squares as painted diamonds might jar with the large rectangle. I thought the best use of the thermal cooker was for casseroles, curries and the like - surely that's winter food - so get cooking. I'm actually quite interested in a thermal cooker myself so an unbiased review would be nice. I've heard that wind generators can be noisy and sometimes vibrate while having a petrol generator seems odd if you already have a generator on the engine - couldn't you just have a spare portable 25l fuel tank and keep the main fuel tank topped up with that?
Hi Michael, thanks for your comment, the generator should be more economical than our boat's engine. Yes, good idea about reviewing the thermal cooker soon 🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong Check the output of your engine powered generator against the output of a portable generator. The efficiencies of running the engine for a shorter period versus running a lower output generator for half a day for the same result, and you won't be upsetting as many fellow boaters recharging your batteries.
I like a little on-demand propane water heater for winter, we also use ours for camping. A wind turbine would be an interesting addition. And what about some outdoor solar powered lights along the roof edge to provide some light to your rooftop deck area?
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your comment. Oh yes, outdoor solar lights for the roof sound great 😍 Thanks for the suggestion. We can imagine a nice summer evening now 🙂👍👍🏾
Interesting that you didn't wish for a longer boat, or even mention it . Diesel heater is a good fuel choice and perhaps you could run a radiator to the Other end? Some fancy large bore sorface Mount piping? Definitely buy a battery shower, I have one that is usb rechargeable and was silly cheap, works well
Lovely video as always. Think you should be called chuckle along cause you always make us both smile! What are you plans over the next couple of months ? It would be lovely to cross paths and could help you with the pallet bench! Keeeeeeep chugging Myles and Marina
Hello guys, so happy to see you in our comments! Help with the bench would be very handy indeed, thank you 🙂👍👍🏾 Crossing paths would be great! Not long to go until cruising season ⭐
@@chuggingalong we are on the trent and mersey right now. Have to do some videos to show how clueless we are :). From south east asia to the west midlands. I know you can relate ;)
I like the navy blue all the way along ... the less is more thing.Mary L looks great.I like the sofas,they're nice looking and offer many combinations of people sitting opposite or alongside each other.Is it a stupid idea to have two stoves?Rather than the hassle of moving the diesel stove to the centre of the boat,simply take on the hassle of adding a wood burning/multi fuel stove further up.In an emergency,one or other will see you through.I love your channel.Keep it up.Cheers!
Hi Trevor, we are happy to hear that you like the paintwork the way it is. Two stoves is an interesting idea but the second one would be a lot more useful at the other end of the boat rather than in the middle. Yes you're right about the seating with multiple people, its good for that 🙂👍👍🏾 Cheers
Yeah you said it's a 53'. Looks like most of that is in the short well deck. A square stern is really good on more modern boat's! Every square inch counts. Nice boat though.
Hi you two! The centre line is an easy one.... can't really count that!...... Do you like the bum seats on the stern? I've seen several boaters remove these (they call them suicide seats - so a story there as to why??)
Hello Waterlily, yeah we don't really like them. It makes it harder for us to take our bikes off. We only sit on them when the boat isn't moving 😂 No plans to get rid of them though 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment!
I see a lot of my and my Mrs in you two. We are a "mixed couple" and I too had my yearly hair cut about a week ago. The Mrs particularly enjoys seeing someone who looks like her on the canal. I apologise for the deep comment. All I have to do now is figure out if I can fit two adults and small child and even smaller dog on a boat!
Hi Luke, that's crazy how similar our situations are! Cool 👍👍🏾 If you two want any tips on looking for a boat you can email us your questions chuggingalongcanals@gmail.com
I'd go with the sofa bed option, on cold nights you could sleep in the warmer lounge, or invest in an electric blanket, put your clothes under the duvet to warm up just before getting dressed, or install a second stove near the bedroom, remember ventilation tho x.
Hi Gary, yes we have some folding chairs that we put there last year, the bikes do get the way a bit. Guests like to sit in the cratch when we're moving. Less engine noise and they don't have to speak to us 😂🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
hi sam and tim,love the vlogs keep um coming,i`m after a diesel stove for my nb,and i like the look of yours,could you tell me the make and model please so i can check out the speck,stay save
Hi Mick thanks for the comment and your kind words. It's a Kabula stove. They are not in business anymore so you cant buy one brand new. Keep chugging 🙂👍👍🏾
Love Mary L but I might have to get another solar panel, so I could get a bigger refrigerator, and not worry so much about using my computer. Have a great week Thank you
Definitely consider a diesel rather than petrol generator. On the whole much more effective per liter. You may have just misspoke and that's what you meant (easily done). If you do that I'd suggest you mount it in the bow and sound insulate it if at all possible - they are so loud. Take care.
Hi Derek and Pauline, thanks for your comment. We are fine with traditional layout but then we've never tried reverse! Why do you think it's becoming so popular? 🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong We just like the thought of not traipsing through the bedroom to get to the kitchen when you need to nip down to make a quick cuppa’ when cruising. Also if and when we have guests on board, we can be secluded up front without worrying about others needing access through our boudoir, except to access the pointy end on occasions 😂
Another you tuber (Foxes?) mentioned that they'd heard that a wind turbine on a narrowboat is noisy. Could be worth checking out with someone who has one.
Not that it would be something you would consider fitting but would you like a bow thruster or have you come to terms with handling the boat without one?
Hi Brian, thanks for your comment. We don't have any plans to install a bow thruster at the moment, we are doing alright at the moment (we think 😂) 🙂👍👍🏾
Excited to maybe see the painting projects in the future! I'm curious, is the red box at the back of the boat where people usually put the traditional lettering of the boat name? 🤔
Great vlog as always. Your boat is lovely as it is 😍. Not sure I'd change to a multi fuel stove as they make a lot of mess in the boat no matter how careful you are emptying it. A separate diesel tank for your stove is a good idea. With regards to your sofas - it depends if you find them comfortable enough to sit on. If yes, keep them and if not swap for a bed settee that's much more comfortable. Think your paint scheme on boat is classy as it is, personally think red rhombus (rhombi?) wouldn't look great 😁. Looking forward to seeing how you cook with your thermal cooker and definitely interested in seeing what delicacies you both conjur up 😋 xxx
Hi Judith, glad you like the boat the way it is 🙂 Yes, we will start using the thermal cooker soon and we are thinking about moving the Cook-Off to Easter 😂 Exciting stuff. We're sure that you're preparation for winning that illusive second cushion is already going strong 👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong will cram the day before lol 😆 also might need to start watching other vloggers in case - we just have a few favourites and that's it! Xxx
Hi Jess, yes storing wood/coal would be no problem for us but we're going to stay with our diesel. Next winter we'll make sure that we are near a place where we can get red diesel easier 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
Red squares rather than diamonds would be more consistent with. The existing red panel. Small petrol generator. Have you considered getting a largish battery to battery charger rather than generator, and heat water!. Sterling power suggest 70 to 80 % of the alternator size. But of course if you only have a small alternator to get a big b2b charger you would need to change the alternator as well. Sterling latest model will charge both ways with setable max values. Vitron buck chargers have similar options. Running main engine for an hour to put 60 to 100 amp hour in batteries seems better to me than having to fuss with having to constantly get gallons of petrol for noisey petrol generator. An hour is plenty time to properly warme up and burn up any moisture in the system. Ps if you look at sterling look at sterling's own site for offers. Solar. Especially in winter make sure panels are tilted to max. At my home, east of Greenwich, with panels horizontal only produce a quarter of the panels value of the panels in wh on average per day IN Dec and Jan, notmuch better in feb. If raised to 67deg* and pointing south ish will produce the panel value in Wh per day on average in dec and jan. You could probably only get to 30 deg but this will be a lot more than flat panels. * 67° is my ideal angle for jan and dec but the panel wattage in Wh holds all the way up to vertical. Some vanners put a blanket on there panels and sit / lounge on them when they want to sit on the roof, doubt table and chairs would be good. Extra solar, perhaps portable panels put out or hung on the side when needed, good inclination for winter on the side. Best wishes
Somehow up to now I hadn’t noticed how tiny Sam is compared to Tim. Lol . I guess you’re mostly sitting down during videos so I didn’t notice. Sam , you’re so tiny, those lock gates must be really hard for you to manage. Hopefully you’ll be able to get moving and cruise the system soon and see all the beautiful scenery along the canals. 🙋🏼
I would advise you to watch Johnny London on Project Narrowboat episode 42 as he does an in-depth vlog on generators. This may help your decision on which one would suit you.
Tim seems to be quite competitive, so I’m guessing that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the next cook off. Tim, I would suggest somewhat more traditional next time. Your last effort was quite innovative and perhaps we weren’t ready for it.
Why not a diesel generator that is just fed from your tank? also install a second alternator on your engine if you can, it will shorten the time you have to run the engine to charge batteries.
Hi, thanks for your comment Chevy. Yes, we heard they are quite expensive. Also, thanks for the cling film idea Chris, we'll look into that for next winter 🙂👍👍🏾
Hi Sam Tim ,nice to see you both, Tim did you call it a trim Glad Sam did it and not me I think you need a few inches of to be honest M8 ,you know they is always to In prove you narrowboat yes painting us a good way it keeps the rust at bay for a start,a petrol genny you better not Moore near Fox afloat he hates them lol,you can save energy at night by turning your fridge of just before you go to bed lots of narrowboat people do that in the winter,,,Sam I have seen people but there fan on the Chimney with a special clamp so you can still use the top of your diesel heater to keep food or water hot 🥵,well guys a interesting video love to both till next time take care keep safe keep warm,John 🌈🥂🍾💞🕝🥰🧚🏽♀️👨🍳
Sorry, didn’t finish the note... it runs on bottled gas, and if you’d like it I’ll try to find a way to get it to you. I’ll try to send you a link to show you what it actually is then you can let me know 😊
Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment. Yes, there's no space for a space 😂 As others have suggested, maybe the red rectangle at the back is a better place to have the boat's name 🙂👍👍🏾
Hi Simon, that is a great question. We checked on the internet and it said you can use both 😂 So pick your favourite 👍👍🏾 Rhombi sounds more posh. Thanks for your comment
Another good video... a bit like top gear meets narrowboating albeit Tim ( if he is to be the narrowboat Jeremy Clarkson) needs to put on weight and start making outrageous non PC comments. keep on chugging👍👍🥸
Rhombuses yes rhombi not so much although English as you know is defined by usage... so rhombi is now acceptable. My rule of thumb is that when a word is tricky to spell, its origin may be Greek rather than Latin. Latin plurals are the ones traditionally ending in "i" or even "ii". Same rules apply to "syllabuses" although "syllabi" sound pretentious enough to be favoured by some educational tossers.
@@chuggingalong yes ... your intro and end music is loud ... imagine someone on the headphones getting a blast when watching for the first time .... thanks
Tim and Sam, you both are so delightful. It’s hard to know what to say after that! Your videos, your presentation, your combined personalities and banter with each other, just delightful. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us and will look forward to Whatever you do.
Hi Terry, that's a such a lovely and kind comment. Thanks for your continued support. It means a lot to us 🙂👍👍🏾
Top tip. Make loops on the end of your lines. For deep locks AV a retractable dog lead to bring your up at locks
Keeping the 2 sofas is a great idea. I've always been told not to make it too comfortable for guests.....that way they won't overstay their welcome. 😁😝
Haha thanks for your comment Marion 😂 A very good tip 🙂👍👍🏾
Thanks!
So enjoyed your channel. We may even bump into you both at some point in the future. Our boat should hopefully be in the water by late June. We’ll carry on watching you both and enjoy your laughter.
You both seem like happy cruisers. I'm enjoying your journey on the canals.
Glad you're enjoying the videos, thanks for leaving comments 😁👍👍🏾
I think a small colourful picture in the big red panel would look good. Maybe flowers 💐 or ducks 🦆. I'm sure you could do it Sam!
Good idea!
I hope we get a video or two about using the thermal cooker! Sounds great!
Hi Evie, thanks for your comment as always. Yes, we are planning on making a video about that very soon 🙂👍👍🏾
Hi guys.. you have a lovely narrowboat, I had 2 centre lines, good idea.. also as a cc I had a multi fuel stove in the centre of the saloon with a back boiler ( gravity fed) with a radiator in bathroom and bedroom, nice and warm.. no need for problems with diesel or gas things going wrong.!! Extra costs as well.. keep safe.. enjoy Chugging...
Hi Pete, thanks for your comment and kind words 🙂👍👍🏾
You are so lucky to be on a boat. It seams so far off like it's not going to happen!
You should get camper's solar shower bags. They are black and just hang them or lay them on the roof. If it's sunny you could heat them during day light and have your showers at night.
I've got a camping solar shower. Best description is a large strong butyl rubber/plastic bag that has a shower head coming off it and a pole/carrying handle at the top. One side is black to absorb the heat and the other is see through. You put it outside in the sun for a few hours and then once the water is warm, you can hang it up and use it. Really good for the spring/summer and you save on heating the water.
Hi Jon, that sounds good! Thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾
I can't wait for the summer cookoff! Tim, you are going to have to get some practice in!
Thanks for your comment Christine. Yes you're right about the practice 😂👍👍🏾🙂
I'm very interested to see the thermal cooker in action. Do we have to wait for the summer.
Maybe not. An Easter Cook-Off has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? 🙂👍👍🏾
Thermal cookers are fantastic for stews/casseroles and soups. Don't waste a great piece of cooking gear by not using it 'till summer !!
A camp shower is a great idea, especially those pressure ones, they're really good..
It's funny how some people love diesel stoves and others love solid fuel stoves and they always seem to buy a boat which doesn't have their preferred stove!
The thing i like about solid fuel is the way the stoves dry the air. There's less damp and mildew and they're lovely to look at - best TV. However, some people hate the dust, ash, storage and supply problems and effort needed to maintain them.
I bet you could fit one of those small chest freezers under one of your benches. You've got the space.
Anyway, keep chugging!
Hi Grace, yes I guess it's a case of that we always want what we don't have. We don't have any plans to change to multi-fuel we just have to make sure that we stay nearer a place where we can get red diesel next time 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
I have a camping shower for my dogs,it’s a rechargeable motor and is brilliant. I can shower 4 dogs on one charge. And the power is ok....definitely worth looking at
Hi Pete thanks for your comment. Fantastic to hear 🐶🚿 🙂👍👍🏾
I like the pallet seat idea. Looking forward to trying it in the summer😉🌞
Cheers Abbie 🙂👍👍🏾
Sam, Tim, loved your Vlog. Very interesting. It's always great to have a project in mind. Great tour of boat too. Tim, you did a great turn at the beginning of the Vlog. Always a very interesting and most enjoyable watch. Take care.
Thank you very much for your kind words! We are happy that you enjoyed the video 🙂👍👍🏾
Well thought out vlog, really interesting, double centre ropes essential.
Thanks for your support Jill 🙂👍👍🏾
Great vlog.. very enjoyable keep the greatness going it's appreciated all the great work that you guys put into this channel u make a lovely couple..
Thank you very much for your kind words Steven 🙂👍👍🏾
Hi, wonderful video! As far as suggestions, I would recommend altering the engine room hatch on top of your vessel. Instead of a single sliding hatch (which I do like), you could make a good deal of usable space on top of the vessel by making a foldable hatch. Dividing the hatch into six equal panels that fold up on to the next panel. This would still give you the great access to the engine and bicycle storage and leave you with enough space for the deck chairs and possibly another solar panel. Please don’t bring an interior (liquid) fuel tank into the living spaces of your boat - safety, it could easily lead to a terrible accident.
Again, great video!
Hi Morris, thank you very much for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂👍👍🏾
I think you need to check on the regulations before you go ‘any further with your separate fuel tank’ and certainly not inside your living space 👍
Btw, I also like your presentation and nice and clear making them a pleasure to watch and listen to 😊
Some others could learn from you 🤔
What comes across to me is how content you are with each other. Your videos always make me feel happy. Thank you xxx
ps, memory foam mattress toppers will make the single berths more comfy for guests but never make things comfortable to such an extent they will want to stay long term
Thank you very much for your lovely comment as always Tinkerbell. Good idea with mattress toppers there too 🙂👍👍🏾
My guess is that once you start making changes , and they work, you may be encouraged to make some more! Another enjoyable video.
Thank you very much for your comment and support Jessica. Yes, we think you're right 😂
Am I the only person to comment sofar? Love the finale. Extra battery -yes. 2 centre lines - yes. Trad stern and sofas yes for all that storage. Extra solar panel if possible - yes. Wind turbine is too expensive for the small return, OK for yachts - no. Petrol generator iffy as the flammable aspect of storing petrol and buying is a problem. There are diesel generators but more expensive but do give out more power. Paint additions - wonderful, will give Mary L wow factor and cheap and easy to do. Look forward to seeing your modifications. Hope we can all get chugging soon.
Thanks for your comment Chris. Oh right, we'll look into diesel generators 🙂👍👍🏾
Hello Sam and Tim. Thanks as always for your video. I personally would not mix the shapes, that is, where Tim wants rhomboids, I would continue with squares. The letters to spell MaryL in each is inspired. And other folks have mentioned the large rectangle at the rear cries out for some art. Many years ago, it would have been coachpainting listing your company, phone number, etc. A nice mural would work. Something Asian influenced to remind you of your travels?
Take care and I hope you will be off on your travels soon.
Hi Dave, thanks for your comment. Yes, we agree that writing would be better at the big rectangle at the back and with some artwork. Something Asian is a lovely idea 🙂👍👍🏾 Sam will do something fantastic I'm sure
Well it's very encouraging to know y'all still "Chuggin" along. Very nice vlog once again from a very nice couple. Absolutely, without a doubt, Out door furniture "chairs" is a must for proper Chuggers like yourselves. If I knew where to send a "bottle" to, those of us who also spend time on the water, Louisiana "swamp" but not swampy to us, we'd send one with complements from the USA. Always enjoy your vlogs
Hi Galen, thanks for your kind words. Yes hopefully we have the carpentry skills to make the furniture to a high standard 😂🙂👍👍🏾
Instead of painting the outside you could add some decals, make sure you use vehicle vinyl so it doesn't damage the paintwork. Warmest wishes
Guys as always great video love the ideas of adding the splash of color along the side and adding the letters Mary L, one thing about the wind turbine or gas generator both good ideas but have heard from other boaters when your along a peaceful canal with no noise and a boater moors near you and starts a generator and all you hear is the noise, now have seen small wind power turbine that can be installed on a collapsible pole so when your moored it goes up and when your chugging along can bring it down, and having been and avid camper the camping shower is a great idea, nothing like a hot shower lol, and the only thing i would change inside your Beautiful boat is the stove to a multi fuel stove again guys can't wait to see whats next
Thanks for your comment Joseph. Glad you like the videos 🙂👍👍🏾 Good tip about the generator
The painting sounds like a good idea. It would look distinctive.
Thanks for your comment Kent 🙂👍👍🏾
Hi guys, Keith here again, I wonder if you could use a camping shower which I bought some time ago but never actually used. It runs on
Paint - even if you just block paint all of the middle down
Use a product named Old English on the wood work to refresh it and hide scratches
Re-caulk around the shower basin
I agree with some comfy seats on the deck
A cool bold color duvet and pillows for the bed
Cover the couches and pillows in match colors
Hi there, thanks for the tips on the comment. Especially about the woodwork 🙂👍👍🏾 Keep chugging!
Nice quiz,thnx
Really happy you enjoyed it Marcel! Hope you're well 😁🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong yes, I'm wellthnx
Love your channel!
Thank you Dragonfli 😁👍👍🏾
We are on a much smaller boat , 35 ft cruiser stern , the only bad bit is the shower is a bit small but instant hot water and 4ft permeant bed , 4 ring free standing cooker and multi fuel stove . It all works well for us and we are live on her all year round
Hi Ketih, thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾 Honestly that sounds lovely! Good for you! Where abouts on the system are you? Would you be up for us interviewing you two for a 'Canal Lives' video?
chuggingalongcanals@gmail.com
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I have only just started watching your channel, i really like you both and the way you are together, and of course interesting subjects thanks for sharing 👍
Hi Mick, welcome and thanks for your comment! We are glad that you are enjoying the videos 🙂👍👍🏾
Always AV two centre line's we love ours
Mine is 43ft.. it’s a tad small for 2 but doable. It’s easier to manoeuvre and saves me a lot on license and mooring fee etc
Hi guys love the vlogs we were wondering about your boat do you know if it’s a Trident boat we had a very similar boat which had the semi trad plus sliding hatch built in Eccles Manchester remember going round and looking at the boats they were building happy boating 👍
You asked for opinions: I think the painted roses would look lovely but suspect the castles might look a bit kitsch. Personally I'd go with painted squares as painted diamonds might jar with the large rectangle. I thought the best use of the thermal cooker was for casseroles, curries and the like - surely that's winter food - so get cooking. I'm actually quite interested in a thermal cooker myself so an unbiased review would be nice. I've heard that wind generators can be noisy and sometimes vibrate while having a petrol generator seems odd if you already have a generator on the engine - couldn't you just have a spare portable 25l fuel tank and keep the main fuel tank topped up with that?
I agree, get cooking! (Probably leave it to Sam to start with though. 😁)
Hi Michael, thanks for your comment, the generator should be more economical than our boat's engine. Yes, good idea about reviewing the thermal cooker soon 🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong Check the output of your engine powered generator against the output of a portable generator. The efficiencies of running the engine for a shorter period versus running a lower output generator for half a day for the same result, and you won't be upsetting as many fellow boaters recharging your batteries.
I like a little on-demand propane water heater for winter, we also use ours for camping. A wind turbine would be an interesting addition. And what about some outdoor solar powered lights along the roof edge to provide some light to your rooftop deck area?
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your comment. Oh yes, outdoor solar lights for the roof sound great 😍 Thanks for the suggestion. We can imagine a nice summer evening now 🙂👍👍🏾
Interesting that you didn't wish for a longer boat, or even mention it . Diesel heater is a good fuel choice and perhaps you could run a radiator to the Other end? Some fancy large bore sorface Mount piping? Definitely buy a battery shower, I have one that is usb rechargeable and was silly cheap, works well
Lovely video as always. Think you should be called chuckle along cause you always make us both smile!
What are you plans over the next couple of months ? It would be lovely to cross paths and could help you with the pallet bench!
Keeeeeeep chugging
Myles and Marina
Hello guys, so happy to see you in our comments! Help with the bench would be very handy indeed, thank you 🙂👍👍🏾 Crossing paths would be great! Not long to go until cruising season ⭐
Hy from swizerland verry nice ! No diesel generator!! Windturbine Yesss!!!
Hello thanks for your comment all the way from your lovely country with a square flag 🇨🇭 We are glad you like our videos 🙂👍👍🏾
You’re getting good at this vlogging lark.
Hello BH, thanks for your kind words 🙂👍👍🏾 Cheers mate
How about a diesel generator, also if ur thinking of keeping the 2 long sofas recover them as well as replacing the foam if its worn.
Hi Simon, yes, that's a good solution about changing the foam! Thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾
I think it would be awesome if you could do something fun with the roof. Yes, pallet seat and some plants maybe? Love your vids!
Hi Jules, yes seats and plants on the roof would be lovely 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
8 months already! Nice one guys. We just made 8 days :). Keep chugging!
Great to hear Jam! Congrats. What canal are you on? You going to be vlogging? Thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong we are on the trent and mersey right now. Have to do some videos to show how clueless we are :). From south east asia to the west midlands. I know you can relate ;)
Shorter is great make good use of roof space, storage boxes with solar panels on top
Hello from South Florida USA!
Hello!! Thanks for watching :)
I like the navy blue all the way along ... the less is more thing.Mary L looks great.I like the sofas,they're nice looking and offer many combinations of people sitting opposite or alongside each other.Is it a stupid idea to have two stoves?Rather than the hassle of moving the diesel stove to the centre of the boat,simply take on the hassle of adding a wood burning/multi fuel stove further up.In an emergency,one or other will see you through.I love your channel.Keep it up.Cheers!
Hi Trevor, we are happy to hear that you like the paintwork the way it is. Two stoves is an interesting idea but the second one would be a lot more useful at the other end of the boat rather than in the middle. Yes you're right about the seating with multiple people, its good for that 🙂👍👍🏾 Cheers
Yeah you said it's a 53'. Looks like most of that is in the short well deck. A square stern is really good on more modern boat's! Every square inch counts. Nice boat though.
Hi you two! The centre line is an easy one.... can't really count that!...... Do you like the bum seats on the stern? I've seen several boaters remove these (they call them suicide seats - so a story there as to why??)
Hello Waterlily, yeah we don't really like them. It makes it harder for us to take our bikes off. We only sit on them when the boat isn't moving 😂 No plans to get rid of them though 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment!
I see a lot of my and my Mrs in you two. We are a "mixed couple" and I too had my yearly hair cut about a week ago. The Mrs particularly enjoys seeing someone who looks like her on the canal. I apologise for the deep comment. All I have to do now is figure out if I can fit two adults and small child and even smaller dog on a boat!
Hi Luke, that's crazy how similar our situations are! Cool 👍👍🏾 If you two want any tips on looking for a boat you can email us your questions
chuggingalongcanals@gmail.com
I'd go with the sofa bed option, on cold nights you could sleep in the warmer lounge, or invest in an electric blanket, put your clothes under the duvet to warm up just before getting dressed, or install a second stove near the bedroom, remember ventilation tho x.
Hi Valerie, thanks for your comment as always. Yes, having a sleepover in front of the fire would be lovely 🙂👍👍🏾
Another modification you could put in. Folding seats in the engine room for visitors. Might have to do something with the bikes though.
Hi Gary, yes we have some folding chairs that we put there last year, the bikes do get the way a bit. Guests like to sit in the cratch when we're moving. Less engine noise and they don't have to speak to us 😂🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
hi sam and tim,love the vlogs keep um coming,i`m after a diesel stove for my nb,and i like the look of yours,could you tell me the make and model please so i can check out the speck,stay save
Hi Mick thanks for the comment and your kind words. It's a Kabula stove. They are not in business anymore so you cant buy one brand new. Keep chugging 🙂👍👍🏾
Good vid. Like the red diamonds, gutted there's no upgrade to the guest accommodation though. 🛏️
I slept fine on the current guest bed no need to make any changes.
😂 Hotel? Trivago
Love Mary L but I might have to get another solar panel, so I could get a bigger refrigerator, and not worry so much about using my computer. Have a great week Thank you
Ah yes, good points. Thanks for your comment as always Penney 🙂👍👍🏾 Hope you're well
Definitely consider a diesel rather than petrol generator. On the whole much more effective per liter. You may have just misspoke and that's what you meant (easily done). If you do that I'd suggest you mount it in the bow and sound insulate it if at all possible - they are so loud. Take care.
Hi MJ, yes a diesel generator does make sense. Great tip on the insulation. Thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾
How would you feel about a reverse layout so the bedroom is in the bows? That is what we are thinking of when we eventually get our boat.
Hi Derek and Pauline, thanks for your comment. We are fine with traditional layout but then we've never tried reverse! Why do you think it's becoming so popular? 🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong We just like the thought of not traipsing through the bedroom to get to the kitchen when you need to nip down to make a quick cuppa’ when cruising. Also if and when we have guests on board, we can be secluded up front without worrying about others needing access through our boudoir, except to access the pointy end on occasions 😂
Another you tuber (Foxes?) mentioned that they'd heard that a wind turbine on a narrowboat is noisy. Could be worth checking out with someone who has one.
Hi Hannah, thanks for your comment as always 🙂👍👍🏾 Oh right, that's worth look into then
Brand new boat you need ..go for it ....a Bickerstaffe new perfect for you guys.
Haha! Thanks for your comment as always Morten. We're fine without a Bickerstaffe. We'd rather a fleet of 5 different, older narrowboats 😂
Hiya, its a camplux AY132 shower
Not that it would be something you would consider fitting but would you like a bow thruster or have you come to terms with handling the boat without one?
Hi Brian, thanks for your comment. We don't have any plans to install a bow thruster at the moment, we are doing alright at the moment (we think 😂) 🙂👍👍🏾
Old fasioned oil lamps give off heat, but I don't know if they'd be safe.
are you happy with the traditional layout or would you prefer reverse if you were to get another boat?
Hi Matthew, we understand why reverse is more popular in new boats but honestly we could easily cope with both! Thanks again for another comment 😁🙂👍👍🏾
Excited to maybe see the painting projects in the future!
I'm curious, is the red box at the back of the boat where people usually put the traditional lettering of the boat name? 🤔
Hi Miss, yes we think you're right. Maybe the writing would look better there 🙂👍👍🏾
Great vlog as always. Your boat is lovely as it is 😍. Not sure I'd change to a multi fuel stove as they make a lot of mess in the boat no matter how careful you are emptying it. A separate diesel tank for your stove is a good idea. With regards to your sofas - it depends if you find them comfortable enough to sit on. If yes, keep them and if not swap for a bed settee that's much more comfortable. Think your paint scheme on boat is classy as it is, personally think red rhombus (rhombi?) wouldn't look great 😁. Looking forward to seeing how you cook with your thermal cooker and definitely interested in seeing what delicacies you both conjur up 😋 xxx
Hi Judith, glad you like the boat the way it is 🙂 Yes, we will start using the thermal cooker soon and we are thinking about moving the Cook-Off to Easter 😂 Exciting stuff. We're sure that you're preparation for winning that illusive second cushion is already going strong 👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong will cram the day before lol 😆 also might need to start watching other vloggers in case - we just have a few favourites and that's it! Xxx
We use our thermal _d all the time
Hi Thanks so much for your videos I love the opening music What is it?
Really glad you like the videos Jo F 🙂👍👍🏾 It's called Earth Bound and it's available on the TH-cam studio library
perhaps you need to consider wit changing to a multi fuel stove is that you.ll have to store your wood/coal on board.
Hi Jess, yes storing wood/coal would be no problem for us but we're going to stay with our diesel. Next winter we'll make sure that we are near a place where we can get red diesel easier 🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
Paint wise? A mural.
Red squares rather than diamonds would be more consistent with. The existing red panel.
Small petrol generator. Have you considered getting a largish battery to battery charger rather than generator, and heat water!. Sterling power suggest 70 to 80 % of the alternator size. But of course if you only have a small alternator to get a big b2b charger you would need to change the alternator as well. Sterling latest model will charge both ways with setable max values. Vitron buck chargers have similar options. Running main engine for an hour to put 60 to 100 amp hour in batteries seems better to me than having to fuss with having to constantly get gallons of petrol for noisey petrol generator. An hour is plenty time to properly warme up and burn up any moisture in the system.
Ps if you look at sterling look at sterling's own site for offers.
Solar. Especially in winter make sure panels are tilted to max. At my home, east of Greenwich, with panels horizontal only produce a quarter of the panels value of the panels in wh on average per day IN Dec and Jan, notmuch better in feb. If raised to 67deg* and pointing south ish will produce the panel value in Wh per day on average in dec and jan. You could probably only get to 30 deg but this will be a lot more than flat panels.
* 67° is my ideal angle for jan and dec but the panel wattage in Wh holds all the way up to vertical.
Some vanners put a blanket on there panels and sit / lounge on them when they want to sit on the roof, doubt table and chairs would be good.
Extra solar, perhaps portable panels put out or hung on the side when needed, good inclination for winter on the side.
Best wishes
Some great tips, interesting stats about the angle of the panels. Thanks David :)
Somehow up to now I hadn’t noticed how tiny Sam is compared to Tim. Lol . I guess you’re mostly sitting down during videos so I didn’t notice. Sam , you’re so tiny, those lock gates must be really hard for you to manage. Hopefully you’ll be able to get moving and cruise the system soon and see all the beautiful scenery along the canals. 🙋🏼
Thanks for your comment as always Jilli, yes we're looking forward to cruising in the summer 🙂👍👍🏾
Make sure to thoroughly sand that pallet wood. Also oil it. Dry splinters are no fun.
Thanks Dietrich, yes, thanks for that. Something we need to do 🙂👍👍🏾
I would advise you to watch Johnny London on Project Narrowboat episode 42 as he does an in-depth vlog on generators. This may help your decision on which one would suit you.
Thank you Glynnis for your recommendation. We'll take a look at that 🙂👍👍🏾 Keep chugging
Adoro vocês👏🥰
Thank you Silvia 🙂👍👍🏾
Tim seems to be quite competitive, so I’m guessing that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the next cook off. Tim, I would suggest somewhat more traditional next time. Your last effort was quite innovative and perhaps we weren’t ready for it.
Hi Willa, thanks for your comment. Oh yes, traditional is a good idea 😂 Should be an interesting contest 👍👍🏾🙂
Why not a diesel generator that is just fed from your tank? also install a second alternator on your engine if you can, it will shorten the time you have to run the engine to charge batteries.
Hi there, thanks for your comment and suggestion. We'll look into that, cheers 🙂👍👍🏾
Why would you run a fridge in winter when you can put stuff outside somewhere?
Yes, it's very true! We definitely will get a coolbox next year 😂🙂👍👍🏾
@@chuggingalong You could rig something up where you could immerse some things in the water in the winter and cooler months.
The only thing that could help Tim win the cook off is if he sneakily places an uber eats order whilst you are not looking!
Haha! Think you're right there 😂🙂👍👍🏾 Thanks for your comment
Still chucking your shit in the recycling dust bin , YES
I would add a white border to the red rhomboids for consistance - nice intro music btw
Hi Tram, yes we completely agree about the borders! Thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾
a small herb garden on the roof?
Forget the diamond in red
I cannot imagine how you would look like in short hair, Tim =)))
AV fun keep chungung
Thanks for your comment NB Meredith 🙂👍👍🏾
How about putting Chinese characters in the red rhombi? Might be very special with some gold highlights, etc.
Hi Cynthia, that's an interesting idea! Red and gold would be very Chinese. Thanks for your comment 🙂👍👍🏾
Double glazed windows?
Very expensive but clingfilm type system is dirt cheap and if done properly can be very effective.
Hi, thanks for your comment Chevy. Yes, we heard they are quite expensive. Also, thanks for the cling film idea Chris, we'll look into that for next winter 🙂👍👍🏾
Hi Sam Tim ,nice to see you both, Tim did you call it a trim Glad Sam did it and not me I think you need a few inches of to be honest M8 ,you know they is always to In prove you narrowboat yes painting us a good way it keeps the rust at bay for a start,a petrol genny you better not Moore near Fox afloat he hates them lol,you can save energy at night by turning your fridge of just before you go to bed lots of narrowboat people do that in the winter,,,Sam I have seen people but there fan on the Chimney with a special clamp so you can still use the top of your diesel heater to keep food or water hot 🥵,well guys a interesting video love to both till next time take care keep safe keep warm,John 🌈🥂🍾💞🕝🥰🧚🏽♀️👨🍳
Hello John, thanks for your comment as always. Glad you found this video interesting 🙂👍👍🏾 Keep chugging!
Ps, it’s free of course 🤪
Sorry, didn’t finish the note... it runs on bottled gas, and if you’d like it I’ll try to find a way to get it to you. I’ll try to send you a link to show you what it actually is then you can let me know 😊
Hi Keith, wow 🙂 very kind of you! That sounds good. Please send us an email chuggingalongcanals@gmail.com and we can be in contact about that 🙂👍👍🏾
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Hi Wayne, thanks for your comment. Yes, there's no space for a space 😂 As others have suggested, maybe the red rectangle at the back is a better place to have the boat's name 🙂👍👍🏾
Red diesel for fire ? Cheaper .Have a look ytube 004 1 hour shower . You still heat water but you
Is it Rhombuses or is it Rhombi
Hi Simon, that is a great question. We checked on the internet and it said you can use both 😂 So pick your favourite 👍👍🏾 Rhombi sounds more posh. Thanks for your comment
@@chuggingalong well, if the internet says so, then it must be right 😉😁
Another good video... a bit like top gear meets narrowboating albeit Tim ( if he is to be the narrowboat Jeremy Clarkson) needs to put on weight and start making outrageous non PC comments. keep on chugging👍👍🥸
Haha! Thanks for your comment as always David 🙂👍👍🏾
I think you need enough rhomboids to spell S H E R R Y
Haha! Now there's an idea 🙂👍👍🏾 Sam could paint some sherry on the boat too!
NO! It would have to spell out J E R E Z !
A WiFi antenna
Rhombuses yes rhombi not so much although English as you know is defined by usage... so rhombi is now acceptable. My rule of thumb is that when a word is tricky to spell, its origin may be Greek rather than Latin. Latin plurals are the ones traditionally ending in "i" or even "ii". Same rules apply to "syllabuses" although "syllabi" sound pretentious enough to be favoured by some educational tossers.
Haha! Thanks for your comment Robert. They said rhombuses and rhombi cant exist side by side but that's just not true 🙂
this time I was ready to lover the volume on start ... you audio levels are all over the place ... take care .... thanks for sharing
Cheers as always Goran. Just the levels for the intro music? Or the speaking too?
@@chuggingalong yes ... your intro and end music is loud ... imagine someone on the headphones getting a blast when watching for the first time .... thanks
Make the most of having your long hair, while you still have hair!
Haha! Cheers Mel 🙂👍👍🏾