23. Explaining the different types of narrowboat you can buy.

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  • čas přidán 17. 02. 2016
  • #narrowboat #narrowboats #canal #canals #liveaboard #cruisingthecut
    I take a walk around the marina and point out some different types of narrowboat styles and features for the benefit of viewers either in other countries which don't have narrowboats, or those in this country who might be looking to buy.
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Komentáře • 764

  • @WaterLines333
    @WaterLines333 Před 5 lety +20

    Im an American that lives in a desert.
    This is fascinating to me.

  • @captlarry-3525
    @captlarry-3525 Před 4 lety +34

    You journalism back ground affords us a well thought out and presented program or programme on your side of the pond. Always a treat !

    • @millomweb
      @millomweb Před 4 lety +3

      Pretty sure it's not a journalism background that creates a thing of excellence like this video. It's a passion for producing quality work !

  • @mueckenhoeffer
    @mueckenhoeffer Před 4 lety +8

    I think it's more so your dry English humor than the boats which keeps me subscribed.

  • @bellowsmain6762
    @bellowsmain6762 Před 3 lety +7

    Life is better for a dose of you and cruising the cut. Even the .music instantly on hearing rests the confused and irritated mind.

  • @kairon156
    @kairon156 Před 8 lety +6

    Seeing the Canadian flag on the boat makes me wish we had Canals here.

  • @SpiritBear12
    @SpiritBear12 Před 8 lety +5

    That "DILLIGAF" Do I Look Like I Give A Flip line cracked me up! I'm STILL laughing at that one! Love it!
    It's true though. My father has a sail boat in Warwick Rhode Island and we are sometimes amused at the names of the boats at his marina.

  • @BTFOOMNY
    @BTFOOMNY Před 4 lety +7

    Still great four years later. thank you.

  • @darhayward18
    @darhayward18 Před 8 lety +3

    Thanks,
    Another entertaining VLOG. Your description of drunken party goers coming on uninvited reminded me of something.
    Last English Summer, my older son Nige had a squatter on his narrow boat. She squatted for weeks and weeks but eventually she simply jumped off into the canal. A whole tribe of ducklings followed her.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety +1

      Ahhhhhh, you had me worried for a moment there!

  • @gordonchapman222
    @gordonchapman222 Před 5 měsíci +2

    When I clicked on this I see I had already 'liked' it, I must have watched years ago. Still as relevant today, another great video, informative and entertaining, thanks for sharing

  • @SpurGetreide54
    @SpurGetreide54 Před 4 lety +7

    Dilligaf is my new favourite word...

  • @barbryll8596
    @barbryll8596 Před 5 lety +7

    Honestly I find these lovely vessels fascinating!! Each one has its own character. Thanks for letting us have a peek. 👍🇨🇦

  • @johnlong3214
    @johnlong3214 Před 4 lety +7

    Still catching up here, I often look in on boats for sale and I've always wondered what a "trad" and a "semi trad" were, now I know, thank you.👍

  • @manuelivunivalu2581
    @manuelivunivalu2581 Před 5 lety +6

    I am absolutely envious of boat life in British canals. I hope to introduce the idea to my home country soon.
    God bless you good sir.

  • @michaelcarroll543
    @michaelcarroll543 Před 3 lety +5

    I have started going through your videos from beginning.

    • @nygarmik
      @nygarmik Před 3 lety +2

      Me too! Quite an undertaking...

  • @michael7324
    @michael7324 Před 3 lety +6

    This is an amazing video. Wish I could have had a tour of every one of them.

  • @DanielSmith-ry1vq
    @DanielSmith-ry1vq Před 6 lety +6

    I like the yellow narrow boat Dutch barrage

  • @Dj3ndo
    @Dj3ndo Před 5 lety +7

    This is very interesting! I got here randomly but i'm hooked haha!

  • @THINKincessantly
    @THINKincessantly Před rokem +3

    Exactly what I was looking for! Howdy from Texas , brothers and sisters! ♥️

  • @miguelnieves4913
    @miguelnieves4913 Před 8 lety +1

    Here in United States ,California , I appreciate your Excellent overview of what different types of Narrow Canal boats are out there....Continue to educate us in the U S so that we can have a understanding on LIFE on a Narrow Boat...Thanks

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety +1

      Thank you, plenty more to come, plenty of time ... everything's gentle on canal time :-)

  • @easymedia7988
    @easymedia7988 Před 6 lety +4

    Having a really bad time at the moment and your vlogs really calm me. Thank you

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety +3

      Must be bad if my vlogs can help! ;-) Seriously though, hope things improve for you soon. Cheers

    • @pauldooley756
      @pauldooley756 Před 5 lety

      The water is calming for the body & mind. That's why we go at a snails pace 🐌.

  • @rogerbrown5558
    @rogerbrown5558 Před 8 lety +1

    Gongoozler from New Zealand here but did spend a few years in the UK a while back and wished I did what you are doing now. I enjoy your videos.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety

      +Roger Brown Gongoozling is an excellent way to spend time! Thanks for the compliment.

  • @Mr91495osh
    @Mr91495osh Před 3 lety +2

    He is a professional videographer. I have watched and learned about Britains canal network. Very enjoyable was to pass time.

  • @joebuchanan9563
    @joebuchanan9563 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much for a very informative video. Your explanation of the various types of boat set ups helps this landlocked, US, midwesterner understand better what a narrow boat is and where they came from. Cruise on good fellow!

  • @millomweb
    @millomweb Před 4 lety +2

    A faultless video.
    Your professionalism really shines in this video. That's not to say any of your others are lacking but this is unbelievably 'crisp'.

  • @IstasPumaNevada
    @IstasPumaNevada Před 5 lety +4

    I'd be perfectly happy listening to you carry on about the boats ad infinitum, as long as you still felt you had something to share.

  • @arttafil6792
    @arttafil6792 Před 4 lety +4

    I love your enthusiasm, it’s quite contagious in a good way!

  • @gorbopolis
    @gorbopolis Před 6 lety +5

    I have to say, I somehow got one of your videos in my “Recommended” section. I usually watch videos about retro computers from the 80s and some wrestling videos...so I’m puzzled why your channel was in there, but I am lucky it was! You’ve become one of my favorite CZcamsrs and I love your calm and lightly humorous delivery of the subject matter.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety +1

      CZcams's algorithm really is a strange beast for sure but I'm glad it's recommending me and I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. Cheers

  • @charliewilson4670
    @charliewilson4670 Před 3 lety +4

    All your video's are just as good as the last and just as intresting and full of knowledge ☺👍

  • @ethanhunter4758
    @ethanhunter4758 Před 8 lety +1

    Loved it. Very enjoyable. (Hamilton, Ontario)

  • @MilesAbernathy
    @MilesAbernathy Před 4 lety +3

    I've never been on a narrow boat and very much appreciate the tutorial.

  • @DougPalumbo
    @DougPalumbo Před 8 lety +1

    Nice overview of the marina! Really enjoying your videos!

  • @vivionmoore8174
    @vivionmoore8174 Před 5 lety +2

    I live in Colorado, U.S. and am fascinated with Narrowboats. I like to look at them online and daydream. Thank you for explaining the different types. I knew a little bit of this but now I feel like I can properly identify them.

  • @contrafax
    @contrafax Před 2 lety +3

    I just love your commentary. You look so happy to be living on your boat.

  • @EezeeListen
    @EezeeListen Před 8 lety

    Nice mix of narrow boats. It is always so nice to see a "proper" video where you get "what it says on the tin!".

  • @noodlesmason
    @noodlesmason Před 8 lety

    Don't think it's going to be too much longer before you're seen by the right person and you and your boat get your own series on mainstream TV, excellent quality throughout and a joy to watch, your enthusiasm is so contagious. 10 out of 10 yet again.
    For some reason when I read this back before posting it reads like a Jeremy Vine -points of view comment!!!

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety +1

      Thank you, that would be splendid! Oddly enough I always wanted to host the Vine show (actually back in the day when it was the Jimmy Young show!!)

  • @Didomum
    @Didomum Před 8 lety +3

    I think the assortment of styles and designs is part of my fascination with narrow boats. You would be hard fixed to find two of a kind, so many personalities all coming together on the canals.

  • @ebeskipper8904
    @ebeskipper8904 Před 7 lety +1

    i know a lot about boats on big waters, nice to learn about narrow boats, thanks )

  • @petertuohy2886
    @petertuohy2886 Před 8 lety +1

    Entertaining and informative! Very well done!

  • @billbabcock6324
    @billbabcock6324 Před rokem +3

    THAT WAS GREAT!

  • @rarevhsuploads4995
    @rarevhsuploads4995 Před 4 lety +3

    I remember this randomly sunny period in February 2016. An early spring followed by months of winter resumption. Enjoying the channel very much, has rekindled by past enjoyment of going narrowboat pleasure cruising every year, out of season in the early spring before the traffic picks up. Two boats & eight of us travelling in convoy. It made short work of locks, but the kitchen was always very crowded during evening dinner since we ate together before spending the night on our respective boats.

  • @marcydoyle9279
    @marcydoyle9279 Před 7 lety +2

    It's is nice to view a video made with the professional touch; no hair flipping and coy looks with false (oh so false) humility. You've given me some great ideas. Many thanks for your time and effort.

  • @CaptainBee100
    @CaptainBee100 Před 8 lety +2

    Another interesting video. I had to chuckle at that boat name DILLIGAF! I would never have guessed if you hadn't explained, even though it's a phrase I use from time to time! :-)

    • @TheLampini
      @TheLampini Před 8 lety +2

      +CaptainBee100 Me and the OH were at this marina the other week looking at a boat to buy - the OH pointed at "Carpe Diem" and said - "Oh look - God's Fish"!

  • @cbrannaka
    @cbrannaka Před 5 lety +4

    I have watched several of your videos and find this life fascinatingly simple. In the USA I have never seen a boat like this but yours is beautiful. You must be proud of it. Good luck to you as you move into more of this new life you have chosen.

  • @deevalkyrie
    @deevalkyrie Před 8 lety

    It really brings the canals alive to see all the different sized, shaped and coloured boats as eclectic as their owners, nice video and topic :)

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety

      Thank you. Should I do an "interiors" one do you think?

    • @craigy_baby
      @craigy_baby Před 8 lety +1

      +CruisingTheCut Definately!!

    • @stephanieokkay
      @stephanieokkay Před 8 lety +1

      +CruisingTheCut Yes, please! This was so informative; I loved learning about the history of the boats. What a lovely tradition.

  • @jazzyhk1809
    @jazzyhk1809 Před 7 lety +2

    aww man, I wanna see every boat's interior now. I'd love to stay in one for a nice, relaxing weekend getaway. * 0 *

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 7 lety

      Plenty available for hire, although it's not cheap ;-)

  • @adecairey9263
    @adecairey9263 Před 8 lety +1

    once again a very enjoyable and informative video.
    thank you

  • @1973Washu
    @1973Washu Před 6 lety +15

    Everybody needs a DILLIGAF these days.

  • @maryanngriffin6428
    @maryanngriffin6428 Před 5 lety

    Awesome. and thanks, for showing me around the different boats.

  • @LivingWalks
    @LivingWalks Před 3 lety +3

    Very much enjoyed my canal journeys with you. Crisply shot and immersive to watch. I've never been on a canal boat holiday but would now love to, it looks like just my cup of tea.

  • @adecairey9263
    @adecairey9263 Před 8 lety +1

    hope you are coming back to the marina when you come for crick show.
    I think Neil and all the lady's are missing you
    be safe and have a great journey / Adventure
    Ade & Angie

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety +1

      All the ladies missing me? Story of my life. Might be back, might go down the GU though and moor there. Thanks Ade / Angie!

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 Před 6 lety +1

    Very nice introduction to the basic types. Thanks!

  • @Aolen75
    @Aolen75 Před 5 lety +1

    They look like so much fun.Great video Thank you.

  • @DougPalumbo
    @DougPalumbo Před 6 lety +2

    Most excellent! Nice overview of narrow boats!

  • @pauldooley756
    @pauldooley756 Před 5 lety +1

    Glorious , beautiful and sunny day ! Love your vlogs man, always make me smile and learn a hella lot at the same time !

  • @alanfurlong9123
    @alanfurlong9123 Před 2 lety +3

    Watching from Perth Australia and love this vlog, thank you.

  • @62forged
    @62forged Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for an interesting look at narrow boats.

  • @ratballs007
    @ratballs007 Před 5 lety +2

    This is just a fantastic video, well thought out and informative, thank you 🙌

  • @namesake-mx9nl
    @namesake-mx9nl Před 4 lety +1

    thanks for explaining the different types of narrow boat , enjoy your films , very informative and clear

  • @HarryKazzam
    @HarryKazzam Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for that concise explanation of the different types available. As usual a wonderful video. We love watching all of yours so far!

  • @woodenz
    @woodenz Před 7 lety +2

    Love your videos , getting more and more interested in this type of life ....

  • @Every_Day_Adventure
    @Every_Day_Adventure Před 7 lety +1

    nice perspective on the variety. thanks

  • @MrFroglips69
    @MrFroglips69 Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed seeing this Vlog again.

  • @MackMateCom
    @MackMateCom Před 5 lety +4

    Love watching canal boat videos someday maybe have the money to buy one thanks for the videos 👍

  • @colinbristow3293
    @colinbristow3293 Před 3 lety +1

    I found that very interesting and certainly explanatory. Thank you.

  • @Tellyawhat4
    @Tellyawhat4 Před 6 lety +1

    Awesome vlog! Learned yet again. I like the boats with a open deck area at the bow and the stern.

  • @myhillslife27
    @myhillslife27 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this.. I think I am now a narrowboat nurd .. how interesting

  • @BurningKitchen
    @BurningKitchen Před 8 lety +1

    Adored this. Top biscuit

  • @pingpong5000
    @pingpong5000 Před 7 lety

    very interesting, the bit about the one resembling an old tarp covered boat reminded me of "Narrowboat Dover" one of the best docs about converting/building an narrowboat and one I think you and your millions of viewing fans would enjoy.

  • @SailingLuckyfish
    @SailingLuckyfish Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for this very informative overview. A most enjoyable watch! Cheers, Stew

  • @lennoxpeters7792
    @lennoxpeters7792 Před 3 lety

    These videos are very well put together and presented. Thanks 😊

  • @djmossssomjd8496
    @djmossssomjd8496 Před 4 lety +1

    Recently discovered the channel and I love it! Always been fascinated by narrow boats and canals. Never been on a boat and will certainly never afford one but to see them up close like this is great. Thanks for showing us your life aboard a craft on a system which helped make Britain Great.

  • @Myinspiration2009
    @Myinspiration2009 Před 7 lety +1

    Muchas gracias, David. You have answered many of my questions.

  • @patriciaclikeman9839
    @patriciaclikeman9839 Před 5 lety +1

    I saw these boats when I visited England several years ago and fell in love with them. I'm learning so much from you.
    Great blog from the US. Wisconsin. Thanks

  • @7000bass
    @7000bass Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for this great info, very much appreciated.

  • @johnrogers2826
    @johnrogers2826 Před 4 lety +4

    We don't have canals, but we do have -25° weather and several feet of snow in mid February. Bet you're jealous now!

  • @McRocket
    @McRocket Před 5 lety +1

    VERY well done, IMO. Thank you.

  • @devinfrank2288
    @devinfrank2288 Před 6 lety +3

    i wish we had narrowboats in the us, i love tiny houses and house boats, and these are the perfect mix

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      :-)

    • @jckirby7994
      @jckirby7994 Před 5 lety

      We have it much better... houseboats that has the freedom to travel the vast riverway across the us...😉

    • @jckirby7994
      @jckirby7994 Před 5 lety

      Narrow boats are romantic and a wonderful way to experience the good life of the awsom English people... we have much to learn from them here in USA

  • @gilbertfranklin1537
    @gilbertfranklin1537 Před 5 lety +1

    Actually my favorite video so far. I strain to see the various narrowboats go by as I follow several who post videos of touring, but they rarely say anything about the other boats. At first I sort of thought they all looked alike, but began to notice the differences as I became more aware of the culture. I wish we had country-wide canal systems here in the US, but would probably have to drain the Great Lakes to fill them...:>)

  • @lon757
    @lon757 Před 4 lety

    You are fantastic.... love your clear, thoughtful explanations.... watch all your stories.... thank you so much....

  • @petecurran3995
    @petecurran3995 Před 5 lety +1

    Most excellently informative! 👍🏻

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 Před 4 lety +1

    I was stationed at RAF Alconbury (about 100 years ago) and I was always fascinated by the canal boats. One of your videos was in my suggested videos yesterday and I was immediately sucked in. I’ve been binge watching from the first one since -very interesting lifestyle love the vids so far.

  • @motorv8N
    @motorv8N Před 5 lety +3

    Fascinating - thanks for the type tour. No such crafts in Canada (that I've seen anyway) but we do love our fatter, albeit considerably shorter recreational boats anyway, and river cruising is a popular past time in the provinces that have navigable inland waterways.

  • @nigelspeller1850
    @nigelspeller1850 Před rokem +1

    Marvelous - Thank you

  • @pacedelacruz4913
    @pacedelacruz4913 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much. I'm one of your overseas afficionadas of barges and it's always a pleasure to have you teach me something new each time I come upon your videos.

    • @michaelb2388
      @michaelb2388 Před 4 lety

      In that case better not call them barges. They're narrow boats.

    • @ronnronn55
      @ronnronn55 Před 4 lety

      @@michaelb2388 I believe barges generally don't have motors.

  • @joycebarnett5813
    @joycebarnett5813 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing that information. I was needing some cruising so I thought I would see what you have. Have a great day

  • @chroniclesofbap6170
    @chroniclesofbap6170 Před 4 lety +5

    Waterway to have a good time

  • @swirlgalaxy
    @swirlgalaxy Před 8 lety

    Always look forward to your videos David! Informative & entertaining!

  • @missredumbrella
    @missredumbrella Před 6 lety +1

    I am saving for my first boat. Thank you for this vid

  • @joebalabuszko8863
    @joebalabuszko8863 Před 7 lety +1

    Good description in a short time. As a child in London , I remember barges being pulled along by horses. Those barges are probably a home on the water now. I have very fond memories of my grandfather taking me down to see the boats, and how they were moved. As a resident of the USA, I can say, absolutely, there is nothing to match the British canal system.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 7 lety

      Wow, what a great memory to have; very few pulled by horses now, just tour boats. Cheers

  • @meleshawilliams5073
    @meleshawilliams5073 Před 7 lety

    very informative, thank you. I'm glad you did this one, if possible it would be nice to see the inside of some. loving it from Jamaica, cheers.

  • @jckirby7994
    @jckirby7994 Před 4 lety +1

    Love it mate

  • @lancegauthier489
    @lancegauthier489 Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks, good tour.

  • @GiardinoStrings
    @GiardinoStrings Před 5 lety +1

    I'm considering buying one! Loved your video!!

  • @peacefulladventure
    @peacefulladventure Před 7 lety

    Good info. Thank you!

  • @stevec1307
    @stevec1307 Před 5 lety +2

    Very interesting, thank you from “across the pond”.

  • @giovannifiorentino8947
    @giovannifiorentino8947 Před 4 lety +1

    Very hilarious lesson on narrow boats.

  • @martha4136
    @martha4136 Před 4 lety +2

    So very interesting, great video.

  • @unclephil440
    @unclephil440 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed the video very much. Thanks a million

  • @baritonejp1
    @baritonejp1 Před 8 lety

    great video and a quick intro for people across the pond

  • @vixenlarue1998
    @vixenlarue1998 Před 8 lety

    Fantastic video. Loved the explanations of all the different kinds of boats. A nice long holiday on the canals is now on our travel list. Keep the great videos coming!

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 8 lety

      +Vixen LaRue Oh yes, you must! Don't worry, plenty more videos on the way :-)