Installing a Vetus Marine Engine In Our Narrowboat - Ep. 28
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- In this vlog, we look at how to install a Vetus narrowboat engine in a narrowboat.
Installing our 42hp Vetus engine into Narrowboat Silver Fox. We show you the layout of our engine bay, all the pipes, valves, connections, and batteries before we fit our new engine.
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Its cool seeing a motor getting fitted in and ur explanation of it was very thorough and great. Motor- Done
Thanks 👍
Don't engines look gorgeous when they're clean and new!!! Fantastic description of the workings, made the dark 'engine-side' all very clear. Makes me want one of my own.
Ah, ours still looks like that !👍🏻
I know next to nothing about engines but this boat's design is so simple and your explanation so clear, I almost feel like I could do this myself! Thanks for the brilliant explanation.
Glad you liked it!
@@FoxesAfloat just came across these motors what is the top speed of them?
Dear me, I've just watched an engine getting installed and loved watching every moment!!
Hehe! That made me chuckle 😂
This was really interesting and easy to follow.
The look of sheer excitement on Shaun's face as he was preparing to start the engine was priceless and a joy to see 🤗
Couldn't agree more!
instaBlaster.
Congratulations on a successful and apparently straightforward engine installation. Ryan wasn't the only professional - the whole video was slick, informative and entertaining (as usual!).
Well said!
Once again, you’ve hit the spot. Found this Vlog very interesting, had to keep pausing and rewinding for another look. Shaun’s face when he turned the key was priceless. 😂
I just wanted to say how much I respect and appreciate the amount of work you put into your vlogs. They come out looking so easy and well edited one doesn’t give it much thought to how much time and thought goes into making the video we see. A lot of editing Decisions have to be made an extra thought put into reinserting sections of the video for the viewers reference. Just really exceptional I wanted you to know but I noticed it. Cheers 🍻
I appreciate that! Thank you :)
Brilliant & exciting to watch the first engine start-up. As a Tech Geek, what a beautiful site! This channel absolutely should be mandatory for anyone even thinking about purchasing a Narrowboat. We still have a long journey, but you have put us on the correct path. Thank You!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Colin, you are an EXCEPTIONAL teacher. If there's an educational channel - history or mechanics or mental health, or anything that sparks your interest - in your future, I'm there!
Hehe, thank you!
Yay! You are in business with the engine starting!
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How exciting! Enjoyed watching and she purrs like a kitten!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Bickerstaffe buddies, enjoyed seeing how our engine was fitted. Colin, please try not to get so stressed out, you are supposed to be enjoying the journey. Another great vlog. Xx
Hey guys! I know...! I can’t help it 🤯 Must be weird watching it and seeing your boat 👍🏻
New is very nice!
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You cannot be less than impressed with the fit-out with everything that's narrowboat, this part has me fascinated, its all moving along nicely.
It is, cheers, Graham!
"Silver Fox" is beautifully made, best quality materials and workmanship. I used to be a ships engineer (30.000 hp steam turbines) consumption 140 tons heavy oil/day.
Thanks, Peter! x
@cheap cigs As a sea-going engineer I did 5-month trips world-wide voyages eg. Saudi Arabia to USA, Nigeria to Trinidad, Bahrein to Australia. We also dry-docked the VLCC in Singapore or Greece when required.
Another fantastic video Silver Fox sounds sweet, nice to get a little tour of the engine.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another excellent video. You two really got the chance to understand the boats various systems. That will save you buckets of cash down the road.
Absolutely!
Absolutely brilliant VLOG - absorbing, informative and really well narrated/produced. A pleasure to watch. Thank you
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
awesome stuff... everyone needs a Ryan in their life ...
Haha! He's a star! ⭐️
And Shaun! But more importantly, we need all the Colins to know, they're doing wonderful things, that we can't describe with text..
Anxious as a parent showing their first child how to ride a bike!
Very informative 👍👍👍always helps thank you
No problem 👍
Thanks for the detailed engine-y stuff! ... it really demystifies the whole process. :)
Widdershins 👍🏻
Ok I intentionally read every comment annnnnndddd yes the engine is awesome... and yes the beast is alive... annnddd yes the engine bay is the thing of dreams... i think a shout out to tradesman Ryan is in order. Smart, funny, clever, modest, straight, and soon cute..
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Wow there’s a lot going on in the engine bay isn’t there! So many pipes going in and out. You made it very clear Colin. Thank you for explaining it all! x
Hi Sue. Yeah, it’s been fascinating learning about it all. Thanks for your lovely comment 👍🏻 xx
Very interesting I like the detail
Thank you! Cheers!
Yippee! Her heart is beating! (Never in a billion years did I think I'd get so excited about seeing an Engine start...egads..) So excited for you and thanks ever so much for sharing all of this with us all xx
Ha ha! Glad it’s not just us getting over-excited 😁 Thanks for following our adventure, Patricia. It means a lot that you’re enjoying it 👍🏻
2:17 !!! LOL! I love you guys!
Awww, ta :) x
Hi guys. I’m loving your videos. I started from the beginning about a week ago and am happy I did!
Side note: Ryan is a cutie!
Ha Ha. I’ll tell him 🤣
WooHoo a big step closer I am enjoying your journey so much I am always so glad when I get notified of a new video from you thank you for allowing us to share in your adventure.
Hey, Becky! Thank you so much xxx
Great to see the prop turning!
Great moment 👍🏻
Now it's really getting exciting. That is a really neat installation. You're not going to be short of power, either electrical or diesel!
It really is! Cheers for the comment, Andy :)
What an interesting tour of the engine bay. Colin, how on earth did you remember what all those different pipes and valves are for? #impressed 👍
Hi Catherine! Thanks for your lovely comment (again). I had to learn as we went along. Plus, one of the positives of having ASD is that I have an eidetic memory ;-) xx
Just think that's the cleanest that engine bay is EVER going to be again....
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Considering I don't find engines remotely interesting I really enjoyed this vlog. Also loved the tour of the engine bay. Don't mean I want to spend any more time in ours though. Great vlog once again. Jo
Thanks, Jo 😁 Felt quite homely in that bay before they put the engine in 😂 xx
Oh you are really missing out, engines are fascinating!
Happily saying I understood about 4 and a half phrases in most of that - congrats guys
Same here, Kate. I had to learn very quickly before we recorded it 😂
brilliant. .. she lives . thanks for the update it is nice to see it all taking shape. 😊
Thanks, Andrew! 👍🏻
You guys must be bursting with excitement...
Take care,
Regards Steve
Literally bursting, Steve! x
Shauns face is a picture😀
😂😂😂
This was very interesting. Great video 👍
Thanks, Martin! x
Martin, nice to see you here! Lov'n both channels .
I've watched the vlog twice, so enjoyed the unveiling of the "heart" and the explanation of all the bits. Very informative even Jean learnt something. Love the battery set up...juicy...can't wait to see more, all the best.....soooo excited for you both... Mark
Hey Mark 👋🏻
Yeah, loads of power! Just working on making sure we have enough solar to keep them topped up now. Cheers for commenting 👍🏻
Congratulations on the motor installation and wishing you all the very best with the Silver Fox. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting the both of you and the adventure thus far. The transformation of the Silver Fox from a dream to reality has been informative and entertaining. And, thank you for
letting us take this journey with you...
Wishing you smooth sailing and fair weather.
Hi Ed. So nice words. Thank you! Still got a long way to go before launch :)
I just love the detail .... so much to learn.
Loads!
Just what I was looking for to know all about the engines and where they go. I follow the couple on ...."floating our boat." Thanks so much. :-)
Very cool!
Very enjoyable video thanks 😊
Thanks, David 👍🏻
Excellent video - loved watching the engine go in.
Me too!
I just know your boat is gonna be a real stunner !! That Vetus engine is presented the best of all the available makes. But, I'm being really swayed by the Beta Marine hybrid option. The ability to sail silently on electric when you want to and never having to worry about trying to draw too much power at any one time for all appliances is all very tempting. One hour of diesel cruising stores enough electricity for 2 hours of electric powered cruising so even tho the system costs more there are saving to be made on fuel (and maybe a positive effect on any resale price too). Thanks for all your educational videos and all the laughs along the way. btw I am so with you on 2 facing side hatches at the dinette, in fact I'm leaning towards maybe even another one or two as well in other locations (if they are fitted with double glazed, thermal break, casement windows and steel shutters on the outside for security then why not?) All the best lads !!
Hey, Chris.
Twin hatches forever :)
Glad you're enjoying the videos, and loving the ideas!
Chris Cross white or Red diesel chaps?
She's alive!!!
😂😂😂
Hi I wouldn’t usually find an engine very exciting but..... yours looks amazing!!! Your boat really is going to be fabulous 🐱🐶🐱
Thanks, Sherri! 👍🏻
An impressive lump..... No, let's not go there! Great progress. Such a shame that so many narrowboat engine bays get neglected.
Looking forward to the paint scheme. Crack on, lads!
Lump...?!?! Ha ha! 😂 It’s my mission to keep that bay as clean as can be 👍🏻
Great vlog guys. Getting close now, you must be excited. Foxes never give up ❤️
Definitely getting excited! Thanks David 👍🏻
Great video guys, I love watching all the fine details of where everything goes and what all the component are for. Cheers
Thanks, Kevin. It’s a massive learning curve for us, but we’re loving doing the vlogs so we can share our learning with you. 👍🏻
First Class all the way!
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Why did I hold my breath when you turned the key ?? (& BREATH 😂).
haha! We all did 😂
Wow, awesome explanation for the engine, makes me wish I could enable subtitles in real life so I can easily understand people when they're describing it front of me, haha.
😂😂😂
A very informative video. Excellent camera work again. It makes us think about having a new build rather than a 2nd hand boat.
Do it! 😂
That was really interesting. There’s so much to it all! Did you already know all that Colin? It was a lot on information to relay and you did it in such a clear way. Thank you 😊 x
Hey, Mandy! Ha ha, I didn’t know much to start with, just picked it up as it happened. Thanks for your lovely comment. Always nice to see your feedback 👍🏻
@11:22 - that was a very special moment. Curiously satisfying I think.
Haha! Yes! 👍🏻
She lives! Ooh, nice engine - and very interesting vlog. Thank you :-)
Thank you lovely! 😍
Really good vlog.
Thanks, Rick 👍🏻
Another great vid guys! Has been great following your adventure. You must be so excited, I know I am.
Hi Guido. Thanks! Yeah, we are bursting with excitement!
I really enjoyed this all the mechanical stuff in this video. Thanks
Thank you Holly x
Hi guys,I love the colour of the engine,it's awesome
Great vidoe the engine looks really cool ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Emma!
Number 28, 14 Vlogs to catch up on. 😊👍
good stuff!
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Great vlog guys. Lovely engine. She'll be gorgeous x
Thank you, Annie xx
Amazing Vlog again Guys.
Thanks, Andy 👍🏻
Your very welcome. .look forward to your next Vlog
Just for for the nerds, One might ask why a gear box needs cooling, it doesn’t, what it the heat exchanger does is warm the engine oil to get it to the right viscosity for the gearbox. just check that the full pump hasn’t got a finial filtering it. Last tip versus used to say that the oil and filter need changing ink every 125 Hrs as against other engine types that specify 250hrs both these figures are based on anticipated annual usage, the Venus being a yacht engine and beta’s being sold as a canal engine.They are both guessing. I found that at 125 hrs the oil was coming out clean ( monthly hrs for my boat) I changed the filter at 250hrs oil at 125 gearbox at 250.
Hearing that heartbeat when Silverfox kicked in, it must have been an incredible feeling. Wonderfully explained and it gives us an insight on what work went into this beautiful boat
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well guys great video again, you got my batteries all charged up and my engine is on high idle
Ha ha! Love it. Thanks, Greg 👍🏻
phwoar! what a lovely vetus you have..
Ha ha! Flattery will get you everywhere ;-) x
congrats las glad it's going well ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks, Antony! Exciting 😁
Foxes Afloat put it this way its a 'different' type of exciting? I'm really excited to see you guys in her/him (not sure what gender a narrowboat has) eventually!
She's a her :)
Coming on very nicely. Wish my engine was yellow!
The challenge will be to maintain it to stay that yellow 👍🏻
It seems to me that Ryan is truly a Master of all trades and I love his dimples. Great video again, even for a non-techie person like me, thanks, 💕🐾 P S, what is a bow thruster?
Wow, thanks! A bow thruster is a small propeller in the bow to move the bow of the boat left or right xx
@@FoxesAfloat Thanks for explaining that to me. I am only now catching up on all your videos (as a new subscriber). Who needs tv? You provide it all: documentary, history, comedy snd all round entertainment, animal (well, dog) magic. Thank you so much - I can’t tell you how much you lift my spirits. 💕🐾 Btw, I used to sail and I thought it was only the rudder that would steer a narrow boat - duh!
Beautiful boat, and vlog-professional quality and commentary. Like the color of the engine. Will you be putting one of those special mufflers on it?
Thanks
Hi Richard. Thank you for your lovely feedback! Yeah, the yellow Vetus engine stands out :) We're not planning on having a hospital silencer (yet), but because I don't tolerate noise well, it might be something we have fitted.
Excellent vlogs guys, interesting talk through of the Vetus. A point on the alternators, would or could you have a travel power alternator retro fitted for a 240 supply whilst on the move . For washing machine microwave etc..... Good luck and health to cruise.
Yeah, we have a 3kW Inverter installed, so with the 990Ah of batteries, the 95 amp alternator and 600watts of solar panels, we'll be able to use a washing machine, and all the other 230v stuff :)
Another cool informative Vlog :-) Do you get to choose what engine you want and how powerful it is ?...Or is that in with price guys ?.
Now THIS is pornography!!
Such a beauty of an engine bay, I can watch this for hours and hours :-)
LMAO! I wondered where that comment was going for a moment 😂
Always look forward to your updates. Very jealous of the build but its looking good. When are you expecting the launch??
Hi Clare. Don't be jealous! Come and join us for tea and cake once we've launched :) x
@@FoxesAfloat Try and stop me...
Is there a minimum depth that you have to consider when planning cruising routes, and are some canals too shallow due to the weight of the narrowboat? All those batteries and furniture installations must way tens of tons!
Our depth ' draught is 2' 2" and we are OK, some boats have a much deeper draught. A lot of people ask, what do you do if you fall in the canal and we just answer, stand up 🤣 Most canals you can stand up and the water would be about chest hight xx
I just started to watch your vlog a few days ago. I must say very professional. What a class act. What we need to know you show. Again very interesting. Who built your narrowboat? I want to go see their website. Plus I would like your assistance in contacting you when the time comes. I have been looking at narrowboats and a wide ones for years. Now I am ready more than ever for purchasing one. I am from Canada and you have made me truly want my dream to come true. When the time comes if you may assist me. I will make it worth your while. Again thank you. Salut
Hi, Pierre! 👋
Thank you so much, and WELCOME! Our boat was made by Bickerstaffe Boat Company. There details will be on Google. xx
A thing of beuity xx
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Love your blogs.. just found them today and am already up to number 28. I do have a question about the batteries.... It looks like some of them are located under a medal structure - what happens if one of the semi hidden batteries goes bad?? do you have to remove the exposed ones to get back to the hidden ones??
Great episode, thanks.
Is Silver Fox going to be painted silver? I hope so, that would look great!
It might be 😉 All will be revealed in our next vlog 🤫
At 1:29 you show the battery connections, these are cross over each other. This is creating a significant fire risk should these cables rub through. I realise this risk has been mitigated by using some spit conduit, but due to the nature of a vessel and the vibration especially in that area, there is significant risk of these cables rubbing through and creating a fire/explosion danger, maybe not now but in the ?near? future. It would be advisable to look at an alternative route or configuration of the wiring whilst the vessel is still in the workshop. BTW enjoying your show.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the advice. We’re looking at re-routing them 👍🏻 Glad you’re enjoying the videos.
Another great vlog guys👍 being an engineer this technical stuff is right up my street ! Just out of interest, did you get a choice of different engines ? If so what influenced your decision to install the vetus?
We've had a Beta Marine before but the guys at Bickerstaffe wanted to fit the Vetus and we're more than happy with it.
@@FoxesAfloat here's an interesting question... the first vlog of yours I seen was one from summer. You mentioned how well your solar had charged the batteries and you had nothing else to do with the power ... what if you had an electric motor at the rear also and could cruise using solar during the summer ? Even if it was 1 day in 7 ? That's a days cruising for free 👍
Colin and Shaun, thank you for such a superbly detailed video. May I ask, please, why you selected the Vetus engine? I am not at all familiar with the various choices available, and I would very much appreciate your thoughts as to why you chose that particular power plant. The organized and beautifully laid-out engine room is a sight to behold! Exquisite attention to detail! Thanks, Mike
I could be really shallow and say the colour...😏
Hehe! We've had a Vetus engine before on another boat and it served us well, so it was just based on that familiarity.
@@FoxesAfloat Previous experience with the same brand is a perfect reason to go with them again. Although, the beautiful black, gray and deep yellow motíf is just as good of a reason, in my opinion. I really like how you approached the electrical systems of you new boat, as well. Everything seems to be perfectly thought-out and very well executed, from use of solar to the type and use of batteries. Bloody well done!
Hi darlings, who said Sean was'nt nervous before starting the engine......ha, he WAS, ofcourse he was,and he was beaming and gleaming of pride. Really enjoyed this "technic" video, what a marvelous engine!!!!!
Thank you 🤗 Yeah, that was a tense moment 😬
Hi, great vlog as always, you do make me chuckle!..just a thought on the alternators, is 95 amp enough to charge 6 batteries? I know your having solar as well but it seems quite a small output tbh...
Hey Andrew 👋🏻
Thanks for another lovely comment 👍🏻 It is a mighty battery bank and we’ll be doing a full vlog on our electrics in a few weeks.
Massively impressed - especially with the high quality quarter turn isolation valves! How is the engine being cooled? Is it fresh water cooled from the tank and then the tank to a keel cooler?
Water cooled
Technical question here (sorry). The Vetus Diesel Engine M4.17 42hp is available with two options on the M150 gearbox. A 2.09:1 ratio or 2.82:1 ratio. I assume that you have the 2:1 ratio, meaning, when Shaun pushed the engine to full speed on the Ribble return, at 2,500 RPM, the prop was doing 1200RPM?
I really don't know without checking the specs, Trevor. Sorry 🙈
@@FoxesAfloat Would the team at Bickerstaff know? I can call them next week.
@@trevornelmes9331 They probably will (should).
Yeahhh
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Hi guys
Great vids
Any specific reasons you went for a Vetus engine - our build starts in Feb so we are doing our last bits of sense checking.
Cheers
Hi Judi. Over the summer we saw all the engine brands in action, on boats and at Crick. We didn’t really find anything negative about any of them. We like Vetus because we had one on our last boat and we didn’t have any issues with it. We’ve gone for the 42hp so that we have decent power for both canals and rivers.
Best of luck with your build! xx
Woo! Hoo!
Extremely informative. Was Vetus your choice over other brands of engine such as Beta?
Hi. We didn’t really hear anything bad about any of the engine brands. We wanted a higher horsepower for river use, and we had a Vetus in our previous boat without any issues, so we were happy for Bickerstaffe to fit this one 👍🏻
Thanks for the lovely feedback 😘
@@FoxesAfloat Thats great thanks. Getting our boat built next May so curious about engine choices. Lovely to follow your journey
September Rain Thank you! Best of luck with yours :)
11:29 where does the exhaust go? I did not see an exhaust line connection? does it go out through the chimney you have there?
It goes out the side of the boat. There's a pipe straight from the engine 😉
Why did you choose a Vetus and not Canaline engine? Good to see the Vetus engine has twin alternators so you have two separate charging systems. That way, if you lose one alternator, you can switch house batteries and crank your engine.
i love the music guys where can u get it from
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Two questions about this episode. First, call me ignorant, but my experience of boats is all on ocean waters off the Pacific and Atlantic coast of North America. And I do not understand the purpose of a weed Hatch. I can understand how the canals might be full of weeds, being relatively shallow and therefore able to grow water weed. I just don’t understand why it’s necessary to have an opening that has to be cleaned out regularly because of the weeds. In the world of my sailing cousins, The point of The hull of the boat is to keep the water out. So that’s question one.
Next question: did I hear Colin correctly state that your engine heats your hot water supply? It was a detail of his discourse about the engine itself before the installation that I had not noticed on a previous watching.
Unfortunately, the prop can get tangled with plastic bags, weed, rope, old clothing, almost anything really, and it can cause the prop to slow down or even stop. The hatch allows easy access to clear it.
Yes, our engine heats our water :)