239. A brand new cratch cover and board for my canal narrowboat
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Some footage filmed from summer-winter last year that I have now compiled, about the new cratch board and cratch cover I had made.
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maybe you should roll the flaps in on the inside instead of the outside?
They can be rolled up inside but when you simply want to move the cover aside to step aboard (rather than open them long-term such as on a sunny day), having to roll them up neatly inside - from outside - and then clip them into their retaining pop-studs is more effort than should be needed hence why I just fling the flap open and pull it shut again behind me.
Similarly, when I return to the boat with a bag of shopping etc, I can unzip and flip it open one-handed from outside but rolling it up inside and pinning it open requires both hands.
Hence why I consider it a poor design.
@@CruisingTheCut Hi David! I understand what you mean but because you were got used to pull up the old canvas and enter now you just need to change your mind just to push and enter. When you compare the video in min. 9:28 and 11:08 you'll see the difference in appearance. The only thing I change is those stainlees steel bolts in the front for two stainlees steel, bronze or black "Carriage Bolts" not only for looks but for safety also. Great video as always. Cheers from Ponce, Puerto Rico!
@@CruisingTheCut Yeah, I can see that causing the vinyl to crack after a summer or two in the sun, but time will tell. Vinyls are MUCH better now than they we're 10 or 20 years ago. You could probably just cut off the storm flaps and have new ones added to the doors. Some little old lady with a sewing machine could probably do it and make use of the existing material.
So good to see you again. ATB
I came here to say that too.
Tents etc always open inwards and roll inwards
I think that this will be the thought of us all - We Missed You!!! 😊
20 minutes ago I didn't know what a cratch cover was, but now I feel like I will be able to hold my own in any cratch cover discussions that may pop up in my future..
Same here. Now I wish I didn't know.
Me neither Darrell. Perhaps after this lockdown we can meet up for a cratch cover debate. May the best man win😂
You and me both...
I’ll pm you for a chat as I am now also a expert 😂
David, you're the only bloke I know who can make talk about vynil and popper-studs sound "riveting"!
That's "vinyl", sorry.
I would add a chamfer on all the woodwork since that will lessen the chafe problems with the fabric.. Having the sharp, square corners on the sapele top beam will eventually wear through the vinyl. Or get someone with a small router and give it a once-over and then touch up the stain. As far as the masking tape, I agree. You could use a small spacer and a single edge razer blade to cut it evenly at the glass edge, and then use the razor blade to scrape the waste off the glass.
I think I might use it as an excuse to buy a router
@@CruisingTheCut A man of my thinking!!
@@CruisingTheCut Once you start taking the edges off the frame you also start ensuring that the now tight fit of the bespoke cover disappears.
Not trying to shame you for taking a break, I completely understand! I'm just saying I'm glad to see another video from you!
As the first narrowboat blogger I watched, your brief return is welcomed David. Looking forward to the new format soon.
I concur.
I concur too... Nice to see you chap hope you're keeping well.
30k views after 10 hours. The people are ready for more content
My first time watching a vlog on the date posted! Looks great, big improvement.
Glad that you are happy, David. We are too, to see you back again, if only for a brief bit.
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I'm happy you're taking care of yourself and enjoying time doing other stuff. And thanks for the bonus video, it's a nice unexpected treat!
David... So nice to see a new Narrowboat video from you. I also appreciate your use of and dry humor expressed in the English language. It's becoming a rare thing these days, when a generally lower "quality" of use is considered to be acceptable. If you like, I appreciate the style of BBC Radio 4 English and pronunciation. I suppose this shows my age. Long may you continue.
The wood work is amazingly perfect.
His craftsmanship deserves respect.
In America people will promise every one of ur wishes, and deliver on none. That's the way it is.
But Sir.
Ur man did an excellent job.
The time was worth it.
Good to see you back on CZcams David, even if only for a single video. Continue to enjoy your time away. We will be here when you get back.
Sure do miss you and your vlog.
Don't think I've ever been so excited to see a new upload!
Nice to see you back even just for one blog....nice to know you are alive and kicking...stay safe😁
I wondered what a "cratch" was and discovered it was the space for storing fodder for the horse pulling the narrowboat. This is probably news to no one but me, but I found it interesting!
I confess I didn't know that!
@@CruisingTheCut Oxford Dictionary definition: 'dialect, a long open trough or rack used for holding food for farm animals out of doors.' (it's the right shape even if it wasn't used for that function).
I've been missing these. PLEASE COME BACK SOON!
David David David .... watching this remind me of just how much I miss your humor witty references and great diction. Thank you so much. I know you are doing the storytelling which is great. But this is a animal of a different breed and you do it so well. A million thanks for posting this. Have a great day 🖖
So nice to see you again. Look forward to your future videos no matter the form.
A quick hint on the 'Pop Rivet Button Snaps'...without a seal washer beneath them, they will wick in rainwater, and eventually corrode. Use a clear varnish or a thicker grade of super-glue to seep into the crack where they attach to the bodywork, thus sealing it and adding some more strength to the mounting at the same time.
Thanks Stephen that’s a great tip. I’ve found that with pop rivets and never thought about that🙂👍
You’d think with all the lockdowns and lack of business they’d be queuing up to build anything you need. Good to see you again :)
It could be that, with the lockdowns, more people have had the time to refurbish their boats and demand for tradesmen has gone up. Maybe.
I’m a carpenter in the US, so who knows how many things are the same, but the pandemic caused people here to need an infinite number things fixed and built.
One would think so.
DIY places here in Ontario Canada have never been more busy Roofs have been replaced, decks have been built, decks, fences, and pathways have been made. On my travels with my dog whole neighbourhoods are a bang and a thump with work going on! No wonder you had to wait for workmen if this country is anything to go by.
Good to see you back on here, if only temporarily. Thought you might appreciate the following anecdote:
Some weeks ago I took my car in for some work, and headed for the nearest stop to catch the bus home. At the stop was another chap who, it turned out, had also taken his car in for some work that morning. We got chatting (as you do), and I found out he was on his way back to his boat at Langley Mill Basin (a few stops past my house), and that he, like me, was a fan of Cruising The Cut!
I'm a camper van owner rather than a boater, but the necessity for compact and well-organised living spaces is common to both boats and vans, and is just one of the reasons I appreciate your channel. Anyway, that chilly morning in Derbyshire, Cruising The Cut brought two complete strangers together: so much so that I nearly missed my bus stop!
That is a superb story! And as a fellow campervanner, I’m even more delighted 😀😀
12:42 In my early days I worked in a woodshop. We build in a gigantic thermopane window in a house on a hill by crane. Oure silicone guy did his magic: Straight black sealing. And told the houseowner not to clean the window until 24 h later. Next day they tried to clean the window. And tried and tried. The dirt was between the two layers... In production they made a mistake and nobody saw it... We had to change it...
Your vlogs were the ones that first gave me the bug. The original and the best.
It is a great day indeed when I wake up and see a vlog from CruingTheCut. An excellent way to start the week.
Always good to catch up with you, David. Take care. Stay safe and warm.
Had a good laugh during the star wars section, thanks for the update! I enjoy these "how I got this thing fixed" ones, they are useful for a hopeful future boat owner.
Nice to see you post this, really interesting. I know, as you said, there are a lot of narrowboat vlogs out there, but they really dont have the production levels of Cruising the Cut.
Thanks for making an appearance despite being on your “break”, your commentary always brightens my day!
Like an old friend - it's kinda nice to see your face again! All the best!
My dear wife and I just finished watching your series on Amazon Prime and both my wife and I are hooked on your show. We've watched all the other narrow boat shows available and yours stands head and shoulders above the rest. Love your patter, the recognition you give others you come across on your adventures, your historical insights regarding places and architecture, and the overall feel of ease you have with the camera. You keep the show interesting, and that's how you kept us riveted for all three seasons. We are very much looking forward to the next series and wish you the greatest success!! We're recommending your show to all our friends! Happy Spring, from Hudson Falls, NY, USA.
Thank you. I’m putting the finishing touches to Season Four now!
It's good to know it isn't all sunny meadows, wooded cuts, and cheese sandwiches. Thank you for sharing this bit. The boat looks much nicer. I hope you fit everywhere you want to go. Too bad the contractor did not want to be filmed. He'd be world famous by now.
It's your voice and commentary that is appealing David. And your wry sense of humour.
As Usual, a great vlog. It's great to see you back, if only for a short time. I've missed your vlogs.
Good to see you back...or not back.😀 Cheers from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
I was on a massive binge of older videos of this chanel whilst my state defrosted, nice end to the spree of videos
Cheers from central Pennsylvania in the U.S.. Glad to see your smiling face, and as always, your much appreciated droll sense of humor. The Eckleys
Thank you for the video. I've heard sailors say; "Sailing is boat repair in exotic places.". Glad you finally had your repairs and upgrades finished. Thank you again for this video.
Thank you for checking in. Some of us do miss you. That was very interesting.
Always wondered how a new cratch cover was made. It looks really good now it’s done giving the boat a new lease of life
Much nicer, the additional height will be appreciated as you travel. The wood is truly beautiful.
Honestly, seeing this post come up on my feed made my day.
It is really a pleasure to see you back. Your videos are just so professionally done and quite entertaining. Nobody else comes close. Thank You
The guy installing the pop rivets was doing a stellar job. The guy who made the front panel didn't - sloppy caulking, stain errors, this should have been caught at the factory. The height increase is quite surprising too and not a welcome one when it becomes the highest point of your boat. Overall I would consider buying the cratch cover from this company (with zipper adjustment), but I'd source the paneling elsewhere.
Yes, buying separately is definitely an option
Jolly nice to see you again, David. You've been missed, mate.
"A former Special Forces man, he arrived with a pixellated face"
Ok, now I want to see a narrow boat go to the north pole :-)
He’s just come back from a mission in Afghanistan😂
albanian special forces* 😉
That is much better than my contemplation of the mafia informant in hiding.
So good to see you back on here! Spring is round the corner, more smile inducing sunshine, colourful flowers in lush green fields, many an adventure to be had! I’m really hoping to be enjoying these things with you again...hope you’ve got the cheese sandwiches in! 😍😎🥳💪🏼😊🤩🥪🫖☀️🌺🌸🌼🌾🌷🌈⭐️
P.s. sorry about all the annoying emojis, and just please ignore any negativity coming from any dried up old crusty socks further down the comments....xx
Boat looks really nice david. So happy to see a video and just before my birthday on the 3rd. I just started rewatching all your videos. Your videos and voice and sense of humor are so relaxing. Told my wife that my health is bad and I'm only 50 but number 1 on my bucket list is to spend at least a month cruising on a narrow boat cruising the canals you have shown. Being I'm from the U S and not much money it will probably never happen. But I guess that's what your videos are for. Thankyou so much for all your time in doing this. Stay well my friend!
Simply put, I miss your "vlogs"! it's really nice to see another one. Thanks :)
So happy to see you really miss your vlogs 👍
Yeah same, especially because we’re not able to travel and it’s always so nice to peek into the amazing British life.
Your hatch and cover had served well over it's time so out with old and in with the new. YEA!!!
Good to see you again David. Very nice look to the new catch cover and catch board. You now have a regular conservatory on the front of the boat. Enjoy the sunshine and have a great week.
Very good to see you, missed you!
My OCD went into overdrive when I spotted the seal on those windows. Boat looks amazing though, such a transformation. 👍🥂
Yea honestly paying that price I'd have them come back and fix that.
I went through a similar process on my boat in 2018 but I went from vinyl to canvas. The well known cratch companies all wanted to sell me an aluminium frame cratch, which is much cheaper, but I wanted a traditional wood and glass frame and I was told about a man on the Shropshire Union Canal who turned out to be excellent. I too went for a wider flat top instead of the original A frame but with a single pane of glass. Tony was keen to maintain the overall lines of the boat so we spent time clamping the timber pieces in various positions until we found the biggest practical width that still looked good. It all took just over two weeks and two and half years later it still looks good and is totally waterproof, even though the first pane of glass only lasted 6 weeks when I was blown into a broken lift bridge. The large window allowed me to paint a picture on the inside of the new glass and that has now lasted two years without deterioration.
What a treat. Thanks for checking in. Beautiful cover.
Ok, as a joiner I have some comments:
The caulking of the glas is poorly made, you're absolutely right. Masking tape should not be used though, an experienced joiner can do that in 5 minutes without smudging wood and glas. Also it should be a no go to present a fresh made piece of hardware without cleaning it properly beforehand. But these points are just cosmetic.
More important and potentially destructive are the sharp corners and edges all over the place! They MUST be rounded or chamfered to a good extent such that they don't poke through the cover in 2 or 3 years! I think of all four upper edges and corners and the top outside corners of the cratch board. Call the company and insist on improvement, otherwise you'll have some nice holes there in a few years…
For the cover: I think that the side flaps are meant to be rolled up inside. I'm pretty sure that you didn't ask for that because that's rather unpractical, but only you can tell that… I'd insist on improvement here, too.
But anyway, nice to see you again, further enjoy the break :-)
Maybe a good excuse to buy myself a router! I’ve always fancied once since doing my campervan conversion. As for the sides, see the pinned comment (at the top)
@@CruisingTheCut Ok, I'd do it by hand but an excuse for a router is always nice! :-) Take at least 10mm as radius or chamfer.
@@FrankLassowski ...and what do you suggest that he does with now ill-fitting, ex-bespoke cover after removing all the edges that the cover was designed to fit exactly and not move around creating wear?
Pack it back out with an old sponge lol.
Welcome back, I have been growing grey while you have been gone...
hope all is well at your end.
SO GREAT TO SEE YOU DAVID. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A ONE-OFF TILL AFTER YOUR SABBATICAL IT'S GOOD TO HEAR YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR BOAT.
Good to hear from you, David and a nice little interim piece you gave us. Take your time, get the next phase all figured out. There were 44K+ views when I watched this episode so far. Like I said before - we'll be here when you're ready.
He did a lovely job and such attention to the details of the boat like following the coach lines
The new wood and the bigger windows look wonderful.
Great to have you back David, even if its only to share your new cover with us.
Glad you were able to gives us all a morsel of content during these dark winter days! Thanks for that. And, yes the window glazing is pretty sloppy. Take care!
YES...He's back..nope he's not. Thanks for this David, so relaxing to watch.
My husband and I found your show on BBC/Prime and just finished the 4th season. Happy to find you (and your camper vids) on CZcams. If you ever need a break, we live right by Yellowstone National Park in America. Come visit. No boats, No campers. Just buffalo and I'll give you a cheese sandwich.
Thank you so much! A very kind offer
I must concur with you master Paul, that the first billion years are the hardest when waiting for service. The final product the humans produced looked very nice. It was nice too see you again. Your friend in infinite probability Marvin. See I didn't mention the pain in my diodes once.
Goodness...what a lovely treat to see you...love the new look.....definitely gives the boat a posh new face lift.....Looking forward to more regular videos when you are ready...Cheers...
Every time I watch one of you vlogs I realize that the proliferation of narrowboat vlogs since you started has, in many cases, added nothing but rubbish with bad camera work that causes nausea, silly narration and not much of a real reason to exist. It is so clear to see that you know what you are doing. Most of the people who were at your first "Boat-tubers Christmas," have gotten better and better as time goes by. Watching some of the new ones is often painful and causes me to hope they improve as well. As a retired producer of promotional and training videos it makes me remember that when smart phones with decent video came out people said it would be the death of our business. Quite the opposite it increased our business as people could tell amateur from pro and came back to us after trying things themselves. That is also why I continue to be delighted with your work.
Ha! Thank you.
Well said! You've put into words what I've noticed myself, but with a better description than I would have. Natural talent and professionalism with his craft sets this channel apart. I would never do narrow boating myself, but CruisingTheCut is such an entertaining channel, it makes me vicariously imagine myself doing it anyway :-) Watching other channels about the same thing usually ends up being... These people aren't really charismatic, this vid's not well put together and entertaining... Eh... Has CruisingTheCut released a new vid?
What a treat. We didn't expect you back at all. The new front is really nice.
Thanks David - I've missed your voice. Hope your break is going well - cheers from New York!
I’ve always enjoyed your videos but just realized how much I miss them! Looking forward to a steady stream starting in April. Stay safe.
Nice to see you again. The crache cover is definitely an improvement. 😀
Geeze david, thanks, I was getting worried about you.
Also keep reading books, it's really great.
The new front piece looks very nice with that bit of an angle instead of being a straight piece of wood the same width all the way up in the center. It really makes the windows look even larger than they are.
It is excellent to see a video from you, even if it is old footage. I like the new addition, I agree with your preference on the rain flap. That awkward roll could cause problems for the zipper as time goes by. Overall a good build and functional. Beautiful front sun room👍😎
I hope your break is going well and you are staying safe and healthy. I wish you inspiration and adventure in the new direction for your life. We all await your metamorphosis with antici.......pation.
My goal for surviving covid19 is too come to England and at least say hi or share a cup of tea with you, god willing when this pandemic is over. I hope it won't be a bother, but your vlog has helped me survive three of the worst years of my life. You have my eternal gratitude. I never knew England was so beautiful until I saw her canals and waterways on your blog. Your velvet voice and snappy British wit only added to the enjoyment. May your course be true and the wind always at your back.💖🍻
David, big improvement. However who ever made the frame should have rounded off the sharp corners to avoid wear through issues in the future.. Wouldn't have been much more effort and saved you issues in the future. Always enjoy your videos.
The return of the king (of narrowboat vlogs). More please!
I can't thank you enough for this video. I got home from my last work trip about midnight, retirement imminent. This morning I was feeling light and free and I began to wish I could still start my day with one of your videos. Et Voila!!! Here you are! I'm glad you are keeping in touch with us. I hope you continue to check in on occasion. And I hope your other projects are finding you happy.
Had to be done and looks like it adds some nice space and light. When I first began viewing the video and heard the engine running it occurred to me how I have been conditioned like Pavlov’s dog. Looking forward to future endeavors, David. Thanks for the vid.
Welcome back, David... looking forward to your regular vlogs at the end of the month. Glad to see you're looking brighter than you did at the end of last year.
Take good care of yourself, and keep on cruising.
Great video as per also. The boat looks a LOT better. But you are right, the sealing of the glass look shoddy, that would bug me and I would complain.
Pleasant to see you again, even if it is just an update with some old-new footage. Very enjoyable.
Pleased to see you back David, we love your humour and your calm delivery, it is both quirky and entertaining. Hopefully you will be back to posting regular blogs sooner rather than later. Your videos always make the day better.
The fact that the gentleman was able to build that from nothing but templates, is amazing. That is no easy or stress free task.
The stained wood seems to look far nicer to me than painted wood.
My late father was a woodworker and he made this remark comapring new and old woods. "New wood is like a young woman, just needs a light touch of make-up, but old wood is this same woman with years added. That needs a good coat of paint to hide the defects that have appeared." His view still has validity.
Its so good to see another video from you, great with my morning tea.
The commentary is always so poetic, it’s a pleasure to listen....no super, awesome or other bland midlantic trite. e.g.......
Awesome work on the blurring dude....super effective and made me super excited to watch....sorry!
U explain things really good love your ch
First thing I thought was that's only a couple of inches shorter than the chimney this could be fun. Yes the finish around the glass is nothing short of terrible, you can sort it for sure but at 2K should you have to? Overall though David massive improvement over the old one. All the best.
home maintenance is like painting the forth bridge, no sooner is one job finished and another
job presents itself, but worth it in the end, your new cratch cover looks so much better,.I enjoy your presentations very much thank you.
That looks really smart and even the woodwork fit into the 'tone' scheme.
Glad to see ya back :)
The back end of your top board has some pretty sharp edges. Rounding off the timber and adding some rubbing material underneath would protect your expensive cover.
Seems like nothing is ever easy David. But it looks grand! Good to see you.
Great to see another video Dave. I fully sympathise when asking for replacement. And if you ask for details about how they intend on crafting, a lot of crafters take offence. But it is being custom made for us.
Looks great! But oy that sealant! Yikes, no wonder he didn't want to be photographed, such embarrassing workmanship - an especially odd lapse since he took such great care to follow the curve of your coach line with the vinyl & that's a much harder thing to achieve than running a quick line of masking tape. Speaking of craftsmanship, thanks for another well-edited video from you. The tidy & seamless production values you offer with your entertaining content are so very sorely missed on CZcams.😥
Those side 'privacy' panels are rather useless until you install some lace curtains on the forward glass. You still get your 'snoop' proof windows while letting in plenty of light. You could do well to slide a bit of 1cm closed cell foam padding between the cover and those rather sharp corners at the top. It will prevent chaffing wear while taking up any eventual stretch in the vinyl. There are also 'Bio-cide' sprays to prevent mold and mildew from getting a foothold... ; {P
poorly designed & made.
They’re not useless; it stops people peering directly into the area as I sit there, even if from a distance they could see through the front, at an angle.
I only watch you and fox’s afloat but you are the original ❤️great to see you upload one David and was a relaxing view,take care👍