Other boating youtubers have much more expensive gear, higher resolution footage and supposedly superior "production values". You, on the other hand, manage to take some of the most amazing shots - mist on the canals, passing under a bridge at sunrise and so on. Amazing aesthetic sense, fantastic composition, and a genuine love of nature; can't buy that. Pure joy to watch, thank you.
Since I am looking to buy a narrow boat (as you may recall from other comments I have made) this video was of particular interest to me, so "Thank you very much," Regards Michael
Hello Andrew, very well this update on the questions which are put to you, I appreciate your righteousness and your respect very much, I subscribe to many youtubers who live on a boat, (I am addicted to narrowboats & widebeams), I have not yet seen someone who wanted to return to live in a house, I am talking about people who live continuously on their boat, of course other people for various reasons (professional, family, etc ...) who also have a boat, are waiting for the opportunity to be able to do so, but all of them say the same thing, they live freely and in peace. I wish you a very happy new year 2020, and that all your wishes are granted
Tales From The Swan's Neck Sorry for delay in replying Andrew. Wifes brother taken poorly abroad....The boat is progressing nicely... I,m taking it in my stride ..like everything these days😎 Taking time to smell the roses I think they.say. You have the rosy cheeks of a boatman ..windswept and glowing from the stove. Keep living the dream matey. Regards Stuart
Great flog. Just discovered your channel and catching up. I have a boat in kings bromley and dream of escaping the rat race one day and moving on board. Keep up the great flogs. John
Did I see you pass me ( I was walking my dog to Norbury for a breakfast) by the Anchor pub on the shroppie today.... it was only when I noticed the cameras I thought I recognised you (you we wrapped up well if it was indeed you ...... )
Great channel only just finished catching up on it all, I wish we had canals in Australia would be a wonderful life. With your batteries consider lifepo4 lithium as they last a lot longer than others and you only need for example 200ah of lithium to be equal to 400ah of agm or gel etc. So in the long run they cost less. Just a thought. Lookup Will Prowse on you tube explains solar and everything associated with it even a dummy like me understood it.Cheers looking forward to your next vlog
Thank you, and I'll certainly look up Will Prowse as I need to know more about the electrics. Sadly lithium batteries are too pricey for me at the moment, but hopefully they'll start to come down in price in the near future. I was chatting to an Australian on the cut one day who said that you do have two canals, although I don't think they were particularly long. Hope the terrible bush fires aren't affecting you.
Very interesting and entertaining video, going to work my way through all of them, have been interested in some time of undertaking the same lifestyle once I finish my current job and will be a lone sailor for the most part, I’m thinking of a part share for a couple of years before taking the plunge to make sure it is what I want to do, did you do this and do you recommend or not think worthwhile?
Hi Mark, I'm not sure I can comment as I just jumped in at the deep end - sink or swim! Yours is probably a more measured and wise approach. I think it's essential to be pragmatic and resourceful and fairly practical. I've had comments from people complaining about the stress of not being able to get tradespeople to do the work. Clearly they aren't suited to life on the cut. For me it's wonderful. I wish you well with whatever you choose.
Tales From The Swan's Neck thanks, I have 5 years left in the Royal Navy, when I leave the kids will be grown up and I feel this will be the life for me, videos like yours just cement this more for me 👍
When I do take the plunge into narrowboat living I think (even tho camera shy) I'd like to record my adventures, it's bound to be a comedy😂. So my question is (as I put the cart before the horse so to speak) 'what equipment would I need to record my stuff'. Have to think like this to send out my vibes to law of attraction 🤞
Well Rosey, I've always been camera shy too, but you kind of get used to it whilst editing yourself. You would need a GoPro camera, an HD camcorder or dslr with a decent external microphone, a tripod (if you are doing solo), and some form of editing program. I use iMovie. Clearly you have the bug and you'll make it happen. Well done you!
Hello sir, I posted a question on your last vlog you posted in 2021, I suppose it may have appeared rude and a little prying at that time but I found this. May 23 2021.
Hi Malc, I was going to reply to that question today, and I didn't think it rude. You may have got part of the answer on episode 16 though. After my relationship broke down and stress at work was becoming unbearable I was channel-hopping one night when a came across a tv program about a woman giving birth on a narrowboat with no one to help except the local narrowboat community. This got me thinking, so I watched a few TH-cam videos, and two months later I took voluntary redundancy and bought a boat...
3 miles from Autherley Junction, and about to head north on the Shroppie. Hopefully the Llangollen in April, and the Anderton Boat Lift and the Weaver in May. But hey, my plans aren't plans, just ideas in the making
So you signed the contract before you had the survey done? Doesn't that make it more difficult to negotiate the price down if your surveyor finds things that need doing?
No I signed the sale and purchase agreement which determines the legal obligations of both parties prior to completion. It also allows the purchaser to pull out of the agreement if the vendor isn't willing to fulfil their obligations
Other boating youtubers have much more expensive gear, higher resolution footage and supposedly superior "production values". You, on the other hand, manage to take some of the most amazing shots - mist on the canals, passing under a bridge at sunrise and so on. Amazing aesthetic sense, fantastic composition, and a genuine love of nature; can't buy that. Pure joy to watch, thank you.
Liking the "life of cow" mini series.
Cemeterys are very peaceful places.
Just loved your answering style, humour snd brutal honesty 😍 your approach to learning the ropes of cruising mirrored mine. 😃🤞
Hahaha thanks Wenna. Life's too short to beat around the bush I think.
A great channel,just subbed ,nice to see a channel that's not on the patreon beg.
Since I am looking to buy a narrow boat (as you may recall from other comments I have made) this video was of particular interest to me, so "Thank you very much," Regards Michael
You're welcome, and any other questions you may have fire away...
That shot approaching the bridge is magic... Thank you
Answer 1 put a smile on my face....
Beautiful is all i can say. I think there's no better way to be, than on water 💦
I'm in total agreement!
Hello Andrew, very well this update on the questions which are put to you, I appreciate your righteousness and your respect very much, I subscribe to many youtubers who live on a boat, (I am addicted to narrowboats & widebeams), I have not yet seen someone who wanted to return to live in a house, I am talking about people who live continuously on their boat, of course other people for various reasons (professional, family, etc ...) who also have a boat, are waiting for the opportunity to be able to do so, but all of them say the same thing, they live freely and in peace. I wish you a very happy new year 2020, and that all your wishes are granted
Thank you so much, and I wish you all the best for 2020
Very informative video with a nice sense of humour. Happy New Year, and hope to meet up soon for a drink and a chat.
Hey John a small tincture or two wouldn't go amiss. Look forward to it
Andrew, Great to see another episode... my wife and I have been having withdrawals!
I was trapped in the trash compactor!
Edit Update: 03.01.20. Sorry folks I forgot to include the boat buyer's guide. Now added to the description box.
Great blog....good luck for the future
Happy New Year, very informative vlog and great advice, thank you. Warm regards from Chris and Denise in Abu Dhabi
Happy new year Chris and denise
Happy and prosperous new year Andrew keep living the dream matey..Regards Stuart from up north😎👍
Thanks Stuart, it'll be happy as or prosperous.....? How's that boat of yours coming on?
Tales From The Swan's Neck Sorry for delay in replying Andrew. Wifes brother taken poorly abroad....The boat is progressing nicely... I,m taking it in my stride ..like everything these days😎 Taking time to smell the roses I think they.say. You have the rosy cheeks of a boatman ..windswept and glowing from the stove. Keep living the dream matey. Regards Stuart
I love your photography. Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Great flog. Just discovered your channel and catching up. I have a boat in kings bromley and dream of escaping the rat race one day and moving on board. Keep up the great flogs. John
Thanks John, maybe I caught your boat on camera as well in episode 14, Continuous Cruising how much does it cost?
Great Vlog and very entertaining! Happy 2020!! rob
Thanks Rob and happy new year to you, and i hope you get to spend some decent time cruising on Water Lily
Brilliant video. Thanks ❤
You’re welcome 😊
Happy New Year great vlog
As ever thanks Annie, and Happy New year
Great vlog. Loved the opening sequence.
Thanks David
Brilliant vlog.happy new year
happy new year to you too Steve
Nice one 👏❤️😁x
Did I see you pass me ( I was walking my dog to Norbury for a breakfast) by the Anchor pub on the shroppie today.... it was only when I noticed the cameras I thought I recognised you (you we wrapped up well if it was indeed you ...... )
Yup, that was me!
Great channel only just finished catching up on it all, I wish we had canals in Australia would be a wonderful life. With your batteries consider lifepo4 lithium as they last a lot longer than others and you only need for example 200ah of lithium to be equal to 400ah of agm or gel etc. So in the long run they cost less. Just a thought. Lookup Will Prowse on you tube explains solar and everything associated with it even a dummy like me understood it.Cheers looking forward to your next vlog
Thank you, and I'll certainly look up Will Prowse as I need to know more about the electrics. Sadly lithium batteries are too pricey for me at the moment, but hopefully they'll start to come down in price in the near future. I was chatting to an Australian on the cut one day who said that you do have two canals, although I don't think they were particularly long. Hope the terrible bush fires aren't affecting you.
Very interesting and entertaining video, going to work my way through all of them, have been interested in some time of undertaking the same lifestyle once I finish my current job and will be a lone sailor for the most part, I’m thinking of a part share for a couple of years before taking the plunge to make sure it is what I want to do, did you do this and do you recommend or not think worthwhile?
Hi Mark, I'm not sure I can comment as I just jumped in at the deep end - sink or swim! Yours is probably a more measured and wise approach. I think it's essential to be pragmatic and resourceful and fairly practical. I've had comments from people complaining about the stress of not being able to get tradespeople to do the work. Clearly they aren't suited to life on the cut. For me it's wonderful. I wish you well with whatever you choose.
Tales From The Swan's Neck thanks, I have 5 years left in the Royal Navy, when I leave the kids will be grown up and I feel this will be the life for me, videos like yours just cement this more for me 👍
@@markpowell602 Go for it!
When I do take the plunge into narrowboat living I think (even tho camera shy) I'd like to record my adventures, it's bound to be a comedy😂. So my question is (as I put the cart before the horse so to speak) 'what equipment would I need to record my stuff'. Have to think like this to send out my vibes to law of attraction 🤞
Well Rosey, I've always been camera shy too, but you kind of get used to it whilst editing yourself. You would need a GoPro camera, an HD camcorder or dslr with a decent external microphone, a tripod (if you are doing solo), and some form of editing program. I use iMovie. Clearly you have the bug and you'll make it happen. Well done you!
Mmm 🙄, maybe I won't both with that idea at the time, bit costly I guess
Hello sir, I posted a question on your last vlog you posted in 2021, I suppose it may have appeared rude and a little prying at that time but I found this. May 23 2021.
Hi Malc, I was going to reply to that question today, and I didn't think it rude. You may have got part of the answer on episode 16 though. After my relationship broke down and stress at work was becoming unbearable I was channel-hopping one night when a came across a tv program about a woman giving birth on a narrowboat with no one to help except the local narrowboat community. This got me thinking, so I watched a few TH-cam videos, and two months later I took voluntary redundancy and bought a boat...
Where next Skip?
3 miles from Autherley Junction, and about to head north on the Shroppie. Hopefully the Llangollen in April, and the Anderton Boat Lift and the Weaver in May. But hey, my plans aren't plans, just ideas in the making
Are you still on the boat
I am, wouldn't swop it for anything. Best way to live
So you signed the contract before you had the survey done? Doesn't that make it more difficult to negotiate the price down if your surveyor finds things that need doing?
No I signed the sale and purchase agreement which determines the legal obligations of both parties prior to completion. It also allows the purchaser to pull out of the agreement if the vendor isn't willing to fulfil their obligations