I am loving these. You are so great telling your tales. The video footage is lovely too, but I think your interaction in front of the camera is wonderful. It's like chatting to friends. Thank you again!
Hey Mr. & Ms. Murphy! Sounds like you guys are starting to catch a couple 'a breaks! It was so funny hearing about the nibbling fishy....just love your vids! Keep 'em coming! Julie
Just Loving following your journeys. You two are just so Engaging! It Really is as if we are going along with you. Having so much fun with you guys. Thank You!
Hey Mike. as I have said before I used to work in a boat yard here in the USA, one of the things that I used to have to install/service/ replace was a device called a (SPUR) . I don't know if you have heard of it. It's a line cutter . it's placed on the shaft directly behind the prop. It has a stationary part which is attached to the hull/strut and the rotating part attached to the shaft with one of the blade's edges lined up with a prop blade. from what I see on the video you have room. The only thing that I see that could be a fly in the soup , is attachment of the standing part. But any yard worth its salt should be able. Just a thought
Hi Colin, yeah there are several kinds of cutters available, sounds like that's one of the better ones. The boat is going to come out of the water this year for blacking, so I'll be considering fitting one. I've heard mixed things about their performance, but anything would be better than nothing. M
Minimal List just one thing that you need to remember and remember when putting your hands down to clear anything that might be still there THEY ARE SHARP. I used to have to replace some while under water and withoutgloves on soggy hands you don't notice until you get out ..
Yeah, that's my worry about them when they don't cut things well ... now you've still got to put your hands down where you can't see and try and unwrap something from what didn't use to have knives on it as well! M
It's amazing how wives find it so funny when we husbands get soaked doing the work.. LOL Great video guys. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers from across the pond.
In truth, this husband still find it hilarious that his wife leapt into knee-deep mud on the Basingstoke, so it seems an equal opportunity thing. Thanks for coming along for the ride! M.
Now you know why the British are so obsessed with the weather. Four seasons in one day is not uncommon..... actually, four seasons in an hour is not unusual either :-) :-) Loving the videos. You must put a lot of effort in as they're superb and really professional :-)
Jo puts in a lot of effort, especially with editing out all my blabbering and non-sequiters. I just try and survive from moment to moment. :-) And, yeah, I'm pretty sure I saw four seasons in one roundabout the other day. Bizarre. No wonder all your criminals left for America and Australia. M.
We'll be there eventually! Keep watching and let me know when we're getting close, as my knowledge of English geography is pretty terrible! Northish, I think! M.
Ive always been a plane nut so I was as happy as a pig in mud to see planes that we never had here in Australia. Well worth the visit if anyone is in the area. I did a video on my trip there. And its also hands on to. Love it
Turns out the centerline works great on canals north of London, but on the Thames the keepers encourage bow and stern, and on the Wey the bloody mad currents do! M.
Seems to vary all over the place, and due to an incredibly confusing taxation scheme the price depends on if you're using it to propel the vessel (higher tax) or just to provide heat and power. Lately it seems to hover around £1.10 per liter on a 60/40 split of propulsion/domestic use. Right now we're running the engine WAY more for power and hot water than propulsion, but the marinas seem to just assume 60/40 or 70/30. It's all a bit mad, actually, but part of the learning curve! M.
really enjoying your videos.. thanks guys! were you using a bread knife in the weed hatch? that's usually sufficient to free most debris though wire can be a pain.. looking forward to more of your adventues
We don't even own a bread knife, that's how hard we are! But, seriously, it was a leftover paring knife, no serration, it really only worked as a lever. M.
I don't know what to make of you two.Its like every video is how the it sucks.Of course I knew Cruising the Cut, Was a fantasy. Given that your boat will be a learning experience . Over time. And my mind is starting to think in more realistic images I think. I suppose A real question I would be interested in. Would be how far removed is the cut from the Politics and general B.S. the Multi Media is showing. And how safe can a person really feel in the middle of place?
also on track to your video. Given the horror show that seems to wrap around people props I think I would suggest investing in a good pair of tin snips and a lanyard so you do not lose it
It definitely doesn't suck, but there are a lot of learning curve issues. We're told that goes away pretty quickly, but we wanted to show what it's like for us, first timers moving on to a boat with only limited experience -- Jo had gone one one vacation boat years ago, and apparently spent most of it being a surly twentysomething -- it's been lots of beautiful moments, friendly people, and general quiet and calm punctuated by mechanical breakdowns, leaks, and the occasional DIY nightmare. If we'd bought a new boat, we'd have less troubles, if we'd bought a cheaper project boat we might have been a bit more prepared for the surprises, as we had a bit of an expectation that at our price point it would be slightly less of a hassle. BUT, overall, I'd say it's great and the canals are lovely; summer is hotter than expected, and until you've got solar installed continuous cruising is harder than you'd maybe get from the majority of videos out there, but mainly because of the problems of simple logistics. What we're trying to get across is that yes, it's got a lot of surprises, but it's fun and generally very pleasant, if you go in with an open mind and your head out of the clouds. As for safety and politics; yes, we feel quite safe, and politics seems miles away. That I think is the best thing! Hope that helps. M.
Oh you make it fun to watch. You also bring it down to earth..Maybe its because you seem to be doing the comments before you plan on going to sleep.You are making me realize that doing all that alone would be a big piece to chew on
Ya but I realized in life That one tool can save hours. The serrated knife I have seen others use seems cumbersome. But then The boats Interior would have to be like the Tardis for me to fit all the tools I would want.
To be fair the vast majority of anglers we've encountered have been pretty fastidious about their tackle and gear and are generally quite strong in their environmentalist credentials. The only place I regularly encounter line and hooks is really unfortunate casts into trees, and it's relatively rare to have that monofilament stuff around the prop. That said, when it IS there, MAN is it a pain! M
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Once again excellent video. Especially enjoyable as areas grown up around.
Thank you. Hope it brought back some good memories.
Catching up on the back catalogue xxx love you three !
Wow, way back! Enjoy when we were just learning! M
Making my way through some early vids. Brilliant stuff. Got a lot of catching up to do!
Enjoy, but pace yourself… there’s a LOT of videos! M
Great memories of that first trip.
I am loving these. You are so great telling your tales. The video footage is lovely too, but I think your interaction in front of the camera is wonderful. It's like chatting to friends. Thank you again!
It's all in Jo's masterful editing! I just yak and yak! M
Hey Mr. & Ms. Murphy! Sounds like you guys are starting to catch a couple 'a breaks! It was so funny hearing about the nibbling fishy....just love your vids! Keep 'em coming! Julie
It was quite nibbly! We will keep them coming, so keep watching! M.
Great video of your everyday life on the water.
It's not every day you get chewed on by a fish, but it is apparently much more common than I ever expected! M.
Don't you just love those auto locks.
Just Loving following your journeys. You two are just so Engaging! It Really is as if we are going along with you. Having so much fun with you guys. Thank You!
Thank you, lovely of you to say.
Another great day and vlog thanks guys.
Thanks for watching! M.
Thanks for posting this nice and entertaining video of your cruise.
Glad you liked it!
Did Brooklands in July 2019 on a down day on the GUC. Amazing place.
Another great job. You guys are quite entertaining.
It's just my luck coupled with Jo's deciding to film it! :-) M.
Hey Mike. as I have said before I used to work in a boat yard here in the USA, one of the things that I used to have to install/service/ replace was a device called a (SPUR) . I don't know if you have heard of it. It's a line cutter . it's placed on the shaft directly behind the prop. It has a stationary part which is attached to the hull/strut and the rotating part attached to the shaft with one of the blade's edges lined up with a prop blade. from what I see on the video you have room. The only thing that I see that could be a fly in the soup , is attachment of the standing part. But any yard worth its salt should be able. Just a thought
Hi Colin, yeah there are several kinds of cutters available, sounds like that's one of the better ones. The boat is going to come out of the water this year for blacking, so I'll be considering fitting one. I've heard mixed things about their performance, but anything would be better than nothing. M
Minimal List just one thing that you need to remember and remember when putting your hands down to clear anything that might be still there THEY ARE SHARP. I used to have to replace some while under water and withoutgloves on soggy hands you don't notice until you get out ..
Yeah, that's my worry about them when they don't cut things well ... now you've still got to put your hands down where you can't see and try and unwrap something from what didn't use to have knives on it as well! M
Ok I've listened like 4 times and I still can't tell what you are going to look for in Winsor. LOL. I do enjoy your videos!
A dog, but it didn't happen, at least not yet. Glad you're enjoying them! M.
Another great video guys keep them coming
Jo's editing like mad! M.
I now remember why I stopped "cruising" the Thames!
Well it seems you are having plenty of fun, the important thing is tackling adversity with humour.👍
That's what we try to do! M.
It's amazing how wives find it so funny when we husbands get soaked doing the work.. LOL Great video guys. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers from across the pond.
In truth, this husband still find it hilarious that his wife leapt into knee-deep mud on the Basingstoke, so it seems an equal opportunity thing. Thanks for coming along for the ride! M.
Nice idea the fuel boat.
They’re great, and so helpful in a pinch! M
Now you know why the British are so obsessed with the weather. Four seasons in one day is not uncommon..... actually, four seasons in an hour is not unusual either :-) :-)
Loving the videos. You must put a lot of effort in as they're superb and really professional :-)
Jo puts in a lot of effort, especially with editing out all my blabbering and non-sequiters. I just try and survive from moment to moment. :-)
And, yeah, I'm pretty sure I saw four seasons in one roundabout the other day. Bizarre. No wonder all your criminals left for America and Australia.
M.
Another great vlog/blog many more to come I hope let me know if you ever come up to Yorkshire
We'll be there eventually! Keep watching and let me know when we're getting close, as my knowledge of English geography is pretty terrible! Northish, I think! M.
Brooklands is a great place. I went there about 4 years ago just to see the concorde.
It was pretty interesting; aviation's been a thing of mine for years, never expected to see a Concorde in a field!
Ive always been a plane nut so I was as happy as a pig in mud to see planes that we never had here in Australia. Well worth the visit if anyone is in the area. I did a video on my trip there. And its also hands on to. Love it
Great vid guys Joe bow line on a lock willow Wren would tell you off. lol
Turns out the centerline works great on canals north of London, but on the Thames the keepers encourage bow and stern, and on the Wey the bloody mad currents do! M.
Thanks for posting, especially the out takes at the end! How much is diesel a litre?
Seems to vary all over the place, and due to an incredibly confusing taxation scheme the price depends on if you're using it to propel the vessel (higher tax) or just to provide heat and power. Lately it seems to hover around £1.10 per liter on a 60/40 split of propulsion/domestic use. Right now we're running the engine WAY more for power and hot water than propulsion, but the marinas seem to just assume 60/40 or 70/30. It's all a bit mad, actually, but part of the learning curve! M.
really enjoying your videos.. thanks guys!
were you using a bread knife in the weed hatch? that's usually sufficient to free most debris though wire can be a pain.. looking forward to more of your adventues
We don't even own a bread knife, that's how hard we are! But, seriously, it was a leftover paring knife, no serration, it really only worked as a lever. M.
yee gods it's not a dual use thing.. just get an old beat up one and keep it well away from the galley :)
Will do, or something like! M.
Great vlog. . Are you still heading for the Kennet and Avon.
Indeed! Actually, pulled on to it today. M.
You guys crack me up way more back here, with Sod’s(Murphy’s here in the states) law smacking you right and left.
Ahh, good old Sod. Our ever present friend. M
You guys need a prop shaft line/weed cutter.
It is on the list! Along with a hacksaw, one of those welding rigs deep sea divers use, and a limpet mine! M.
looks more like a fouling line, than a fishing line. take care.
keeps me laughing
Good! Us too! M.
Have to admit ... I didn't see the urinals coming.
Not every day you get to say that.
I don't know what to make of you two.Its like every video is how the it sucks.Of course I knew Cruising the Cut, Was a fantasy. Given that your boat will be a learning experience . Over time. And my mind is starting to think in more realistic images I think. I suppose A real question I would be interested in. Would be how far removed is the cut from the Politics and general B.S. the Multi Media is showing. And how safe can a person really feel in the middle of place?
also on track to your video. Given the horror show that seems to wrap around people props I think I would suggest investing in a good pair of tin snips and a lanyard so you do not lose it
It definitely doesn't suck, but there are a lot of learning curve issues. We're told that goes away pretty quickly, but we wanted to show what it's like for us, first timers moving on to a boat with only limited experience -- Jo had gone one one vacation boat years ago, and apparently spent most of it being a surly twentysomething -- it's been lots of beautiful moments, friendly people, and general quiet and calm punctuated by mechanical breakdowns, leaks, and the occasional DIY nightmare. If we'd bought a new boat, we'd have less troubles, if we'd bought a cheaper project boat we might have been a bit more prepared for the surprises, as we had a bit of an expectation that at our price point it would be slightly less of a hassle. BUT, overall, I'd say it's great and the canals are lovely; summer is hotter than expected, and until you've got solar installed continuous cruising is harder than you'd maybe get from the majority of videos out there, but mainly because of the problems of simple logistics. What we're trying to get across is that yes, it's got a lot of surprises, but it's fun and generally very pleasant, if you go in with an open mind and your head out of the clouds.
As for safety and politics; yes, we feel quite safe, and politics seems miles away. That I think is the best thing! Hope that helps. M.
And some of those chain mail gloves for avoiding shark bites! Yeah I'm looking for a better tool, though honestly it doesn't come up that much. M.
Oh you make it fun to watch. You also bring it down to earth..Maybe its because you seem to be doing the comments before you plan on going to sleep.You are making me realize that doing all that alone would be a big piece to chew on
Ya but I realized in life That one tool can save hours. The serrated knife I have seen others use seems cumbersome. But then The boats Interior would have to be like the Tardis for me to fit all the tools I would want.
Anglers should be ashamed leaving all that shite behind. Not only does it tangle around props but it kills fish and water birds. It sickens me.
To be fair the vast majority of anglers we've encountered have been pretty fastidious about their tackle and gear and are generally quite strong in their environmentalist credentials. The only place I regularly encounter line and hooks is really unfortunate casts into trees, and it's relatively rare to have that monofilament stuff around the prop. That said, when it IS there, MAN is it a pain! M