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Star Crafts on the Canal
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Registrace 25. 10. 2020
Star Crafts Travelling and trading on the Inland Waterways on our Motor boat Adrastea and historic small Woolwich butty Nebulae, we travel far and wide trading where we can.
Before owning Nebulae we used to own Large Woolwich motor boat Bletchley. We (Alan) operated Bletchley on the River Nene trading as ANA Fuels and established a regular fuel run up and down the River on a 6 week rota delivering to online mooring and Marinas.
During this time Nicky spent her time getting back to one of her hobbies of sewing and was developing a range of embroidered items.
2018 we sold Bletchley to Jules Fuels , purchased Nebulae moved the sewing machines on and set up Star Crafts, and here you can see what we get up to now.
Thanks for looking
Alan and Nicky
Before owning Nebulae we used to own Large Woolwich motor boat Bletchley. We (Alan) operated Bletchley on the River Nene trading as ANA Fuels and established a regular fuel run up and down the River on a 6 week rota delivering to online mooring and Marinas.
During this time Nicky spent her time getting back to one of her hobbies of sewing and was developing a range of embroidered items.
2018 we sold Bletchley to Jules Fuels , purchased Nebulae moved the sewing machines on and set up Star Crafts, and here you can see what we get up to now.
Thanks for looking
Alan and Nicky
5 BCN Day Boats towed at IWA Festival of water 2023 Pelsall Common
Train of BCN Day Boats on the Wyrley and Essington from canal Pelsall Common.
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Great Haywood Junction Narrowboat bridge crash on The Kings Coronation day.
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We avoid the narrowboat holiday hire boats and make the turn onto the Trent and Mersey canal at Great Haywood with our motor boat and historic butty on route to the Erewash canal. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
Canal Lock Gates Removed | Rubbish In Canal | Rotten Lock Gates | CRT Narrowboat Lock Repair
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Lock 16 at Marston Doles at the top of Napton lock flight on the South Oxford canal under goes winter works by CRT. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
Dredging on the South Oxford Canal around Moored Narrowboat. Napton Locks. CRT winter works.
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First in this winters stoppages and we visit Napton locks where the canal is being dredged by Canal and river trusts contractors, Land and water. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
How To Cross A River - Whats left of the now Abandoned Derelict Temporary Narrowboat Canal
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I take a walk at Cosgrove next to the Grand Union Canal at Milton Keynes and discover a derelict canal which is the remains of the fourth attempt in crossing the River Great Ouse before the final Iron Trunk was Successfully constructed in 1811. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #N...
Braunston Historic Boat Show 2022 | Vintage Engines | Narrowboat Canal Blocked | Working Boat Mayhem
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We visit the Canal Mayhem that is the Historic Boat Show in Braunston, its excellent to see everyone and all the boats gathering again after the recent COVID years. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
Work boat Crashes into us | Watford Staircase Locks | Narrowboat Canal Life | New Electric Bike
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Arriving at Watford staircase locks in our Narrowboats we wait 2.5 hours to go down the locks and whilst waiting we manage to get hit by a CRT working boat with a new steerer at the helm! Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcu...
Our Journey Continues | Shallow Canal | Lots Of Locks | Narrowboat | River Soar | Foxton Locks
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After trading in Leicester for the River festival we turn and head up the River Soar and back onto the Canal to Foxton Locks Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
Narrowboat up the River Soar into Leicester | Rubbish in canal | Space Centre
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We continue with our Pair of working Narrowboats heading up the River Soar into Leicester City, to attend the Leicester River Festival, we see the contrast as we change from rural canal country side to littered Urban city canals. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Cana...
Raw River Soar Narrowboat Cruise Un Edited Footage Sielby Mill to Cossington Leicestershire
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Enjoy something different, an un edited cruise on our Narrowboat up the River Soar from Sielby Mill to Cossington. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
Big Birds & Breasted Pair of Narrowboats Cruise the River Soar,Barrow upon Soar to Birstall
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We continue our Narrowboat trip up the River Soar to Birstall sharing with you some of the lovely countryside we pass through. Please visit and SUBSCRIBE to our channel czcams.com/users/StarCraftsontheCanal Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/StarCrafts #Starcraftsonthecanal #Narrowboat #Canallife #Grandunioncanal #embroidery #Bookcushion
Speeding Trip Boat Crashes into Moored Narrowboat | Fuel Boat Mountbatten | We Cruise the River Soar
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Speeding Trip Boat Crashes into Moored Narrowboat | Fuel Boat Mountbatten | We Cruise the River Soar
Leicester River Festival 2022 | Narrowboat Trading | Trip Boats | Canoes
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Leicester River Festival 2022 | Narrowboat Trading | Trip Boats | Canoes
River Trent | Erewash Canal | Raft Building | Jet drive Outboard Engine | Narrowboat | Rescue Boat
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River Trent | Erewash Canal | Raft Building | Jet drive Outboard Engine | Narrowboat | Rescue Boat
WILL WE PULL THEM? Narrowboat Tug of war | Towing through a single Lock | Shropshire union Canal
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WILL WE PULL THEM? Narrowboat Tug of war | Towing through a single Lock | Shropshire union Canal
How Does a Canal Staircase Lock flight work ? Foxton Locks by Narrowboat
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How Does a Canal Staircase Lock flight work ? Foxton Locks by Narrowboat
Heading North towing our historic Narrowboat | Shropshire union canal | Norbury Wharf Festival
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Heading North towing our historic Narrowboat | Shropshire union canal | Norbury Wharf Festival
Ride with Nicky on the Butty unedited , along the Leicester section of Canal | Drone Footage | ASMR
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Ride with Nicky on the Butty unedited , along the Leicester section of Canal | Drone Footage | ASMR
How to Service & Light our Narrowboat Reflex Diesel Stove without mess or injury
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How to Service & Light our Narrowboat Reflex Diesel Stove without mess or injury
We cruise our Narrowboat around the Canals towing our Butty & Trading as we go | Star Crafts
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We cruise our Narrowboat around the Canals towing our Butty & Trading as we go | Star Crafts
Dealing with the rust on our Historic Butty Narrowboat Roof | Bullseye removal | Epifanes Paint
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Dealing with the rust on our Historic Butty Narrowboat Roof | Bullseye removal | Epifanes Paint
Real time Narrowboat Cruising unedited with Drone footage @ Foxton Locks Leicestershire | Canal Life
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Real time Narrowboat Cruising unedited with Drone footage @ Foxton Locks Leicestershire | Canal Life
Narrowboat Life with Snow & Blizzard conditions | Storm Eunice debris blocks Canal | Fallen Tree
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Narrowboat Life with Snow & Blizzard conditions | Storm Eunice debris blocks Canal | Fallen Tree
Washing machine Disaster, will it fit in our narrowboat home.
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Washing machine Disaster, will it fit in our narrowboat home.
Vintage Narrowboat Engine Lister HW3 | Set up 3 Cylinder Valve/Tappet clearance
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Vintage Narrowboat Engine Lister HW3 | Set up 3 Cylinder Valve/Tappet clearance
How to Bow Haul Narrowboat Canal Locks | M1 Watford Gap truck stop | Low flying Aircraft
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How to Bow Haul Narrowboat Canal Locks | M1 Watford Gap truck stop | Low flying Aircraft
DIY Historic Narrowboat Blacking & Hull Survey | welding | Propellor Change | Dry Dock
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DIY Historic Narrowboat Blacking & Hull Survey | welding | Propellor Change | Dry Dock
Widening the Grand Union Canal Locks Stockton | Star Crafts 1000 subscribers update | Narrowboat
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Widening the Grand Union Canal Locks Stockton | Star Crafts 1000 subscribers update | Narrowboat
Narrowboat Rudder / Ellum Replaced, Historic Butty boat repairs | Grand Union Canal
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Narrowboat Rudder / Ellum Replaced, Historic Butty boat repairs | Grand Union Canal
Narrowboat Painting Part 2 | Roller and Brush Laying off | Boat works | Paint Dock | Colin Dundas
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Narrowboat Painting Part 2 | Roller and Brush Laying off | Boat works | Paint Dock | Colin Dundas
what masking tape do you use Colin?
Several years ago (think at least 25 years) a skipper of a boat dislodged the lower fixing of the rudder of the charity boat he was taking through a lock. My son at that time had a hobby of wreck diving. So I persuaded him to drive up and help. He went in the cut with a complete frogman's outfit. Tank, bubbles and all. Reset the rudder in a few minutes. Fantastic sights for all the gongoozlers hanging about City Road Basin.
THANKS 🙏 👌
I think it's really cool that you can time a delivery to your specific tie up spot. Peat, hardwood, coal, LP ,diesel and Petrol. I wonder if anybody has ever paid Jules to bring them their big Ikea box?
Nice engine. Thanks.
Just curious but will bending those tabs eventually break them? If it normally runs at it's lowest setting then would it be better to get a smaller stove to just be more economical? Does it take long to heat a kettle? Are the radiators and water heater always connected?
Tabs are still going strong 4 years in, yes allways connected to calorifier and rads, when stove up to temp a full kettle boils in about 10 minutes
@@StarCraftsontheCanal Thanks for the quick response. My fantasy narrowboat is now nearly complete. One day :(
Not a common sight!
"argh noooo, me blacking....." Commonly heard complaint from miserable buggers who should be in a marina if they don't like Winter
Hi, My reflex carburator is overflowing diesel, i think its because i adjusted the the little red painted screws, does anyone know how to solve this issue ?
Do you use a pump to circulate the hot water? If so does it have to be on always when the stove is lit or only when you want to heat water or the radiators? Great video?
Thanks for you comment, yes I have a circulation pump that runs all the time the stove is lit, works really well the coolant flows from the stove to the calorifier through the radiators and then the pump returns it through the stove .
Strange got same stove but didn't come with burner pot just burns on bottom plate. The flame never goes blue either even on max. Any suggestions
Hi, no I’m not able to offer any suggestions I’m Afraid. Try to contact Paul at Lockgate stoves he may know.
how long did it take from start painting to finish?
Thanks for your comment, it took 4 weeks total
Hi could you tell me why one of these would over fuel its self?
Usually occurs when lighting, to much fuel in the pot which doesn’t ignite until the fuel reaches it’s burning temperature.
I would like one for my Sailboat. How can I buy one?
Look up lockgate stoves
Is it not 1 down 6 rocking 6 down 2 rocking just about to set vaules on friends boat
Hr3w?
It’s a Lister HW3 👍
@@StarCraftsontheCanal beautiful setup and vessel! Thank you for sharing!
So, those knots at the frame of your superstructure leading to the gunnels, are those meant to prevent chafing and to protect the sheeting?
Exactly that 👍
Great stuff. You should post more often if you get the chance! HOW do they tackle locks, thats a butty to beat the crowd!
Thankyou, boats where mainly used like this on the BCN back in the day where locks aren’t so much of an issue.
Great video! I bet that’s a nightmare to manage. Would that be a common way to move back in the day? The ending is telling when they have to stop! Cheers, glad you’re back posting. Brian
Thanks Brian, Yes this would have been a common sight on the BCN back in the day.
Your fault! Nope! Your fault😂😂
Love the video, thank you 😊
Thankyou
Great video thanks. Please could you do more videos on the lovely oyster engine you have to show all the basics, maintenance, tuning and fault finding etc.
Is the clearance on the intake and exhaust valves the same and how much is it?
Hi yes they are the same
Haha, it happens! You’re an expert boater and keep impeccable care of your boats, always great to see! Cheers.
Thanks for commenting Brian hope your well, any trips planned this year ?
@@StarCraftsontheCanal I’m thinking of some time in July, hopefully.
Excellent hopefully the weather will have improved by then.
That was the bridge gently guiding the boat.
We wouldn’t call that a crash that was kissing the side 😂
Thanks for watching 👍
Is water from the washing machine when it works going to the channel? :)
Hi, thanks for commenting yes water goes straight over the side into canal.
Many Thanks 👍 for sharing this 🙂🙂🙂🙂😊 !!!!
Thanks for watching
Sorry for the rain was bad. ❤😢John May from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks for commenting and watching from the USA much appreciated
Going to do more pair boating videos this year ?
I’d like to if time and weather allows👍
well done....did it have two coats ?
3 coats
Surely this will cost an arm and a leg with today's prices? This will surely get worse with the demonisation of diesel. Would be reluctant to get a multi-fuel stove to replace with this.
The cost is comparable to running a multi fuel stove on smokeless coal. Red diesel can be purchased at domestic rate, so not paying what you see at the pumps.
they are swan musles
how do you get it so glossy?
Hi, a mixture of good prep, excellent product and the knowledge of a time served painter such as Colin Dundas
Wonderful 😍
Very useful we’ve bought nb recently and are looking to order one v soon very clear demo on what to do thank you
Hope you enjoy your new boat
Great channel, love the technical detail and seeing the locks drained for maintenance. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thats cool to see. We've got some much larger locks just down the street from our house. Would love to see them emptied to get a look inside.
Thanks for commenting, where are located.
@@StarCraftsontheCanal Ontario Canada.. Our local waterway isn't nearly as old as the British Canal system. But at 100+years old its still a solid tourist draw. The local flight lock has a 49 foot rise and can handle boats up to 150 feet long and 40 feet wide.
The CRT simply cannot cope with the running of the network. Dredging of these drained pounds would be essential work while empty in my view Serving two essential needs deeper for boats and increasing the volume of water in the canal. Utter madness they don't do it.
It does look like it's desperately in need of dredging; I wonder how many boats end up aground near the far bank? I presume it doesn't get done because a) time, b) money and c) lack of both?
Thanks for commenting yes as always there's a lot to do.
It needs dredging, but wouldn’t mechanical removal risk damaging the clay lining?
Thank you Alan, another great video👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Very interesting! Do you have an online store?
Yes we do, Http://StarCraftsNebulae.etsy.com
Thank you for another interesting video. I am informed that Napton bottom lock is a good location for fishing for windlasses as it is the first lock that many hirers encounter.
Thanks for the info!
Really enjoy your informative videos. Do you know if the CRT will clear the fenders and anything else from the pound before they let the water back in?
I don’t know for sure but I would hazard a guess that no they won’t.
Cool drone shot. Really interesting to get to see the lock and pound drained.
Thankyou, glad you enjoyed.
Thanks for the tour. If you have a chance it would be nice to see a time lapse of the refilling of the canal. I enjoy your content it's different from other canal oriented CZcams.
Thankyou
That would be good, I’ll see if I can time it right.
Very interesting video :)
Thanks for commenting glad you enjoyed it
Very nice :)
Thanks for the visit
Another great and informative video and spot-on knowledgeable commentary. Well done Star Crafts.
Glad you enjoyed it
It doesn't look scientifically sound to me because they might undermine the pudding base of the canal bed. Scary stuff
wow! Some dredging at last! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching