224. Finally! Repainting the narrowboat roof at last.

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  • #narrowboat #narrowboats #canal #canals #liveaboard #cruisingthecut
    A few weeks ago, I sanded down and touched up a load of rusty spots on my narrowboat's roof but I didn't then have the chance to finish the job and overcoat the whole thing in its entirety. I was also unsure what paint to use. Now, at last, I have had a few days of decent weather and got the whole thing done.
    See the prior painting video at • 215. Painting the rust...
    Paint: International Interdeck Squall Blue geni.us/CtC_InterdeckBlue
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  • @Book7BrokeMyBrain
    @Book7BrokeMyBrain Před 3 lety +6

    Awwww! So much love for Bob Ross, well-deserved. I didn't know he was such an international sensation until I watched Peep Show where they said "Let's see what God is up to" and turned on Bob. Lovely.
    That's a gorgeous color. I love/hate The Peeling of the Tape as it's too much stress to see if I left any weak spots to ruin the line.
    Aha! The holey armpit T shirt. I think every crafty person has one. It's always a sad day when it's more hole than shirt and gets chucked away. Great job, David!

  • @maobfh
    @maobfh Před 3 lety +9

    I don't agree that you amuse yourself over much when doing these videos. I think you do if exactly enough. I recognized your salute to Bob Ross straight off and it amused me, too! Thanks!

  • @williamavery9185
    @williamavery9185 Před 3 lety +21

    How many passers by said `painting your roof then ?'......!

  • @rattywoof5259
    @rattywoof5259 Před 3 lety +5

    My God, I'm actually watching paint dry!

  • @frglee
    @frglee Před 3 lety +6

    Whilst watching this, I had this sudden urge to paint my living room. Luckily, it only lasted a few minutes.

  • @grahamwestgate1192
    @grahamwestgate1192 Před 3 lety +6

    Ah, just what I needed, a reminder of why I'm going to pay out an arm and a leg, to have my boat stripped to bare metal and repainted!!
    NOT because you didn't make a great job of it, but it bl@@dy hard work, and despite having repainted two of our previous boats (one WAS stripped to bare metal!), I'm too old and knackered to do it myself any more!!
    Non the less, very entertaining!!

  • @grumpyoldgit1944
    @grumpyoldgit1944 Před 3 lety +5

    You brought tears to my eyes when you took the mickey out of Bob Ross. I once went to one of his demonstrations, and it upset me for many days to learn that he had died.

  • @mrsb2914
    @mrsb2914 Před 3 lety +19

    😂 love a bit of Bob Ross ♥️

  • @NeonSamurai72
    @NeonSamurai72 Před 3 lety +4

    Only you could make a video that is practically just 'watching paint dry' and yet I was disappointed that it didn't go on longer!
    Please paint something else on your boat soon!

  • @arthuralford
    @arthuralford Před 3 lety +5

    The Bob Ross homage was spot on

  • @akshane5570
    @akshane5570 Před 3 lety

    That was a proper tribute to a man that is still missed. Thank for the call back to him!

  • @avictorbell2835
    @avictorbell2835 Před 3 lety +2

    It's strangely satisfying watching someone else doing voluntarily what you're supposed to be doing under duress to 'tidy the place up for Christmas'
    One benefit of Christmas now being restricted to one day is that the ' much loved extended family' will be staying at home in Wales
    I'm heartbroken 😭🤣

  • @patricksavage8519
    @patricksavage8519 Před 3 lety +3

    Bit like watching paint dry😂 Another great video - keep them coming.

  • @benedictarnold5376
    @benedictarnold5376 Před 3 lety +6

    Damm, I was waiting for the shot of you kneeling in a 2 foot square patch in the middle of the roof wondering how you were going to get off, and wondering how long you'd have to wait for the paint to dry ... that's probably what I'd have ended up doing :)

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 3 lety +2

      If the boat had been any wider, that would definitely have happened.

  • @KellyH0878
    @KellyH0878 Před 3 lety +5

    Love the Bob Ross tribute. Great job with the paint! You are so neat and professional. Cheers!

  • @kenknight4560
    @kenknight4560 Před 3 lety

    So it is a comment on the sad state of the world that we all get such pleasure watching a man's paint dry! Well done you.

  • @cheriblair6983
    @cheriblair6983 Před 3 lety +5

    I was watching this during a little break at work at my desk and I ended up laughing out loud with your splendid Bob Ross parody!! Kind of embarrassed myself!!

  • @tonydejesus2134
    @tonydejesus2134 Před 3 lety +9

    No apologies, I like it when you’re silly!

  • @vinnyfranklin944
    @vinnyfranklin944 Před 3 lety +4

    Cruising TheCut is one of the things that has made the last six months of lockdown , better. It's 10 to 20 min of headphones on, world off. Thank you.

  • @colleenshannon1282
    @colleenshannon1282 Před 3 lety +26

    Humm, who knew watching someone paint a narrow boat roof would be as exciting as, well, watching paint dry. ;)
    Love the color and now realize I will watch anything if there is a narrow boat in it.

  • @djsoulUK
    @djsoulUK Před 3 lety +4

    Ah nothing like a Cruising the cut vlog when you're off work sick 👍🏻

  • @harrypenn611
    @harrypenn611 Před 3 lety +6

    That was brilliant , very amusing , great Vlog again Bob/ David

  • @BucklandSteamClean
    @BucklandSteamClean Před 3 lety +5

    I am literally watching a video of paint drying - only CtheC could make me do that - bravo

  • @JohnLaudun
    @JohnLaudun Před 3 lety +2

    I almost fell out of my chair with "The Joy of Painting" bit. Nicely done!

  • @pedropedroztravels8272
    @pedropedroztravels8272 Před 3 lety +4

    Bob Johns seems like a likeable chap lol. I spat my tea out onto the floor with laughter when he popped up.

  • @pyoung168
    @pyoung168 Před 3 lety +7

    You need to get a carton, or two, of those paper booties that I have seen doctors and home service folks wearing... just have a pair or two on you during a cruise in the event you need to walk the roof.
    No thanks required for this brilliant solution to your dilemma.

  • @danknox9986
    @danknox9986 Před 3 lety +2

    Can’t believe I just spend 10 minutes watching paint dry! 😊

  • @billyjay4672
    @billyjay4672 Před 3 lety +3

    Having a sense of humour is essential and Bob Ross would have been proud of that intro.🤗

  • @hanshendriksen72
    @hanshendriksen72 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice one Bob!
    Imagining you with a Bob Ross haircut made me spill my coffee.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 3 lety +3

      If I'd had access to a suitable wig, I'd have worn it ... now that would have been fun.

  • @jamesezekiel5728
    @jamesezekiel5728 Před 3 lety +7

    The roof looks really good! You channel Bob Ross very well! As always, we enjoyed your vlog. Stay safe!

  • @jamesrobinson3663
    @jamesrobinson3663 Před 3 lety +18

    I know pandemic boredom has fully set in when I’m perfectly willing to watch paint dry...

    • @zz504
      @zz504 Před 3 lety +1

      I think I could of watched this at a lower rate of speed

    • @Kathy_Is_Blessed
      @Kathy_Is_Blessed Před 3 lety +2

      🤣😂🤣😂

    • @avictorbell2835
      @avictorbell2835 Před 3 lety

      It's even better watching someone else apply the paint that you're watching dry

  • @paulhaynes8045
    @paulhaynes8045 Před 3 lety +3

    You’ve finally managed it, David - I am sitting here, literally watching paint dry...
    You do need to get some knee pads, though - it hurts to watch you working without them. Decent ones are only about £10 in B&Q or similar.

  • @garyhorsburgh1924
    @garyhorsburgh1924 Před 3 lety +4

    Loved the Bob Ross impression

  • @aidanfitzgerald4372
    @aidanfitzgerald4372 Před 3 lety +6

    I've watched all the Cruising the Cut videos and I truly must say that the quality of each video is impeccable. Huge fan of the channel

  • @Suho1004
    @Suho1004 Před 3 lety +1

    Ah, well, it was fun while it lasted. I will truly miss all your wonderful cruising vlogs. Hopefully you will replace these with exciting vlogs of you admiring your beautiful roof. :D

  • @StephenArbo
    @StephenArbo Před 3 lety

    Thanks Again for some great entertainment ... and the Bob. Ross bit was so funny. I wasn’t expecting it and I knew immediately with your first two words that you were going to do Bob. Keep on bringing it on !

  • @achloist
    @achloist Před 3 lety +5

    My masking tape never comes off like that. David, how can you make a roof painting video interesting and humorous? Great job.

  • @thecrazysoaplady2497
    @thecrazysoaplady2497 Před 3 lety +3

    The blue looks Mediterranean! Very nice.

  • @eirishemd
    @eirishemd Před 3 lety

    Love the roof colour! My favourite bit of painting is always the clean up and then treating myself to a cup of tea! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦👍

  • @stevewickmagician
    @stevewickmagician Před 3 lety +4

    I would never have thought I could be entertained by watching someone paint a roof. But I was!! Very satisfying and now I wont have to keep saying "He still hasn't finished his roof" Looks great! Well done :)

  • @MikeAG333
    @MikeAG333 Před 3 lety +13

    A screwdriver! Stirring paint with a screwdriver! Carruthers......fetch my horsewhip, and prepare the flogging tree.

    • @jameslynch5716
      @jameslynch5716 Před 3 lety

      LOVE THAT ONE.

    • @christinehunter9867
      @christinehunter9867 Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant!

    • @willybee3056
      @willybee3056 Před 3 lety +2

      You should always use the right tool..
      That being the one Right next to you.

    • @avictorbell2835
      @avictorbell2835 Před 3 lety

      Was that the proper screwdriver from the boxed set that is marked as Paint Stirrer?
      I've got a huge 12" long 1/2 " flat blade screwdriver that used to belong to my Great Grandfather and must be knocking on to well over 100 years old now that gets used to remove paint tin kids,stir paint in opened tins and as a general lever and progger of things that you dont want to really stick your finger in
      I'm surprised that given the original owner was a time served cabinet maker in the shipyards I'm not haunted for the abuse this poor tool has had over the last 40 years or so by my hands

  • @peterengel7885
    @peterengel7885 Před 3 lety +4

    As life goes on I must admit I like watching paint dry.

  • @martinkavanagh196
    @martinkavanagh196 Před 3 lety

    Well Done Young David - I trust you treated both yourself & the swans to a cheese sandwich reward for being elegant.

  • @4513jmb
    @4513jmb Před 3 lety

    Loved the jazzy tunes while sanding and laughed out loud with the Bob Ross impersonation! Leaving a comment at only 2:28 into the video. Well done, one again!

  • @terryrigden4860
    @terryrigden4860 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice job. The Bob Ross impression made me Chuckle

  • @rkelsey3341
    @rkelsey3341 Před 3 lety +22

    Your conundrum of how to put on the second coat without standing on the first coat is troublesome. But I remember something similar, when asked about taping a piece of buttered toast to the back of a cat and dropping the cat/toast unit from a short distance from the floor. When the unit approaches the floor, does it go into a hover as the cat attempts to land on its feet while the toast tries equally hard to land buttered side down?

  • @andrewbrooks4307
    @andrewbrooks4307 Před 3 lety

    Yes, I to like watching anthing with a narrow boat. I love the "Not a vlog" parts. Great to run as scenery in background.

  • @willar1338
    @willar1338 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful job! And I must say that I really like laying on my couch and watching someone else work so hard. If you never cruise again, I will gladly watch you doing whatever you decide to do. I can always watch Anna and Kath, or Floating our Boat, If I want to see cruising.

  • @jeffyates4813
    @jeffyates4813 Před 3 lety +4

    I was watching one of your videos and seeing that you were draining your loo tank, one suggestion I have for you to keep the head fresher smelling is to put a bag of dishwasher pouches in the toilet and flush with about five gallons of water, bearing the size of your holding tank. The movement of the boat and for my case caravan, traveling agitates the cleaner and water scrubbing the tank, then drain at your next convenience, it keeps things smell free. Try it sometime, I have used it in as large as a 25 gallon tank.

  • @aug1246
    @aug1246 Před rokem +3

    That Bob Ross bit, the font, the name and the aspect ratio absolutely golden

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před rokem +1

      🤣👍

    • @cbhlde
      @cbhlde Před rokem

      What a coincidence; I just commented on #215 about that... ten minutes ago. :)

  • @helenoftroy4017
    @helenoftroy4017 Před 3 lety +3

    You are hilarious. Loved the Bob Ross tribute. Both you and Bob Ross are in my newsfeed every day. I think Mr. Ross would like your happy little boat. Thanks for your humor. Much appreciated.

  • @TheBearDenPhotography
    @TheBearDenPhotography Před 3 lety +3

    2:00 That is hilarious Bob Johns. Had a great laugh on that one.

  • @JAR2.0
    @JAR2.0 Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent work on this maintenance project and I also appreciated your Bob Ross segment.

  • @livingthedrea_m
    @livingthedrea_m Před 3 lety +3

    I never thought I'd be interested. But I've watch all your vlogs it's really interesting keep up the good work

  • @marybarrett9902
    @marybarrett9902 Před 3 lety

    Jelly good! So British, so good to hear. I truly love all things British. The home of my ancestors. A place I’ve never been to, but love. Thank you so much for bringing to me a little bit of England.. 🙂 (John B)

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the laughs with your Bob Ross references and the paint "colors" across the bottom of the screen! 😆 Then learning you have to levitate to put on the second coat of paint! Nice prep and paint job as well.
    Cheers!

  • @yclepe
    @yclepe Před 3 lety +12

    A bit of advice from someone who has been there
    After the paint has truly dried and cured for perhaps a week
    Take one of your sneakers-I believe trainers is the correct word in Britain- anyway take one of them and go find a mud puddle in the parking lot -car park?- as I said find a mud puddle and take your shoe to it and grind the heel into the mud very thoroughly; then carefully carry it back over to the boat and choose a place on the newly painted roof, and holding the shoe firmly by the toe give the roof a food smart whack with the muddy heel
    There, all done, the first mark,now you dont have to worry about it anymore ;-)

    • @thecatatemyhomework
      @thecatatemyhomework Před 3 lety +1

      Noooo. That's like getting a brand new car and hitting the fender with a hammer. I am such a stickler about these type of things, I would probably have roof sneakers. Sneakers that would be used to only walk on the roof with. Well, for a while anyway.

    • @williamavery9185
      @williamavery9185 Před 3 lety

      @@thecatatemyhomework mr. White has a way with freshly bathed women as well.

    • @avictorbell2835
      @avictorbell2835 Před 3 lety

      There's people who would pay good money to have the sole of a trainer/sneaker applied to themselves, be it clean or muddy,but as they say there are specialist channels for such things

    • @AKUJIVALDO
      @AKUJIVALDO Před 2 lety

      @@thecatatemyhomework why use boots or sneakers when you can use socks?

  • @simonmason297
    @simonmason297 Před 3 lety +4

    Lovely colour David. All you have to do now is paint rest of the boat. Lol

  • @joeclarke9782
    @joeclarke9782 Před 3 lety

    This is such a good channel that I don't mind watching the paint go on, or the paint drying.

  • @TeeVeeZed123
    @TeeVeeZed123 Před 3 lety +8

    No alizaron crimson? Good job Bob, you can count your scrapes as ‘happy little accidents.’

  • @michaeljohnson-li5nn
    @michaeljohnson-li5nn Před 3 lety +6

    We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents. Let’s get crazy.

  • @CH-lj8lx
    @CH-lj8lx Před 3 lety +6

    David,
    Love your video logs. Here in the United States we have many canals, most of which are in complete disrepair. The closest canal system to where I live is from the late 19th century. This canal system is called the Illinois Michigan canal or (IMI). When it was built, it was intended to take business away from St. Luise Missouri, which it did Very well. After the Railways came through it unfortunately was no longer necessary and to costly to maintain. As I watch you I can only dream of doing the same on this defunct canal, as I pass farms, small towns and friendly people. Keep up the wonderful video logs, and I will keep on dreaming....

  • @penguin44ca
    @penguin44ca Před 3 lety

    Lovely Bob Ross and kudos for really knowing your br. Cadmium yellow and beating the devil out of it, like he says when he does it! Cheers man for this channel and the history, chuckles and information!

  • @loft306
    @loft306 Před 3 lety +1

    Man that was better than watching grass grow😋

  • @clives4042
    @clives4042 Před 3 lety +5

    Well done, you read the data sheet. This is essential with modern paints as they are far more technical in their manufacture and application. Being on the water humidity is always an issue along with dew point and using a dedicated marine paint, International, is the right way to go.

  • @joshuacolumbus
    @joshuacolumbus Před 3 lety +4

    So I somehow must put a second coat on by levitating myself over the paint... LMAO pure GOLD

  • @user-fz3sz2dj4r
    @user-fz3sz2dj4r Před 3 lety +1

    Colour actually looked beautiful from above.

  • @kjoy5905
    @kjoy5905 Před 3 lety

    You're funny, even when painting the roof of a boat. Made me chuckle, thanks.

  • @timothyboles6457
    @timothyboles6457 Před 3 lety +4

    CC, there are these wonderful objects called Kneepads that make work like that less harmful on your knees, and for us watching less painful to see.
    I see in the last bit of the video how to make the next job of painting the roof easier, just attach a brush to your drone

  • @kevinbyrne4538
    @kevinbyrne4538 Před 3 lety +5

    2:03 -- LOL You imitate "Bob Ross" too well. Must have watched a few of his videos.

  • @16mmDJ
    @16mmDJ Před 3 lety +1

    The Bob Ross bit was well done, nice job :)

  • @RickMunday
    @RickMunday Před 3 lety

    I just about pissed myself when the Bob Ross imitation came out! Awesome!

  • @fizzynix1
    @fizzynix1 Před 3 lety +6

    Bob would love that

  • @barlscharkley5411
    @barlscharkley5411 Před 3 lety +23

    You can't go cruising if you can't walk on the roof, and you won't walk on the roof for fear of marring the paint. Is it official then? Are you changing the name of your channel to Mooring the Cut?

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 3 lety

      I've already got the Twitter handle for it ;-)

    • @rwbimbie5854
      @rwbimbie5854 Před 3 lety +1

      'Mooring The Marina' /jk
      You can wear your shoes inside the boat,
      but you have to take them off to cruise
      cause its SOCKS ONLY on the new roof paint

    • @williamavery9185
      @williamavery9185 Před 3 lety

      For those unable to to take their traners off. One can obtain some super over soles made of high quality linen and cotton. So as not to mark the boat. I can only imagine the state of your roof, veg garden ?

  • @lotsoflavender31
    @lotsoflavender31 Před 3 lety

    Socks David, socks. With little spots on the bottom to stop you slipping. The blue is perfect 👍✨

  • @bennysh
    @bennysh Před 3 lety

    Watching paint dry was quite enjoyable, I don't know why they say otherwise.

  • @johndoudna7055
    @johndoudna7055 Před 3 lety +4

    Was anticipating this vid since the touch up earlier. You’ve outdone it again. Thanks for the entertainment!

  • @ralphwood9865
    @ralphwood9865 Před 3 lety +7

    Can I open my eye snow,I just couldn't stand seeing you fall in .
    Ah ok, wow what a nice shade of blue ,now I see your subtle choice of colour .On nice days it will just look blue but on dull days it will project on to the clouds and it will seem sunny everyday you' re a crafty one David you deserve a bonus Cheese sandwich for.this.
    Cheers

  • @suesmith6721
    @suesmith6721 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the Bob Ross tribute! 👏

  • @W3CRTinWV
    @W3CRTinWV Před 3 lety +2

    I simply loved the Bob Ross imitation and as Billy Jay said Bob would have been proud that you thought of him. Great video all around.

  • @steveleith7932
    @steveleith7932 Před 3 lety +3

    Well, if you can't amuse yourself, then what's the point? Great video and the narration, as always, is so fun.

  • @polkburnettbeekeepers265
    @polkburnettbeekeepers265 Před 3 lety +3

    You can make watching paint dry interesting.

  • @lawrenberghanson4401
    @lawrenberghanson4401 Před rokem +2

    Nice work. It is like the sky. I feel you add some clouds; that would bring some Bob Ross to your rooftop.

  • @peggyandthegreenfamily5469

    Wow great job done Time for tea All trades men stop for tea he he he best wishes Ken and Christine

  • @karenpeterson5780
    @karenpeterson5780 Před 3 lety +3

    Looks great! Loved the Bob Ross bit, too. :-)

  • @lenoraberendt750
    @lenoraberendt750 Před 3 lety +3

    Perfect shade of blue. Well done! Thanks for sharing. Always enjoy your humor! 😉

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 Před 3 lety

    Your Bob Ross was spot on. Thanks for the laugh.

  • @PeteLorimer
    @PeteLorimer Před 3 lety

    I LOVED the homage to Bob Ross. Well done!

  • @wicky4473
    @wicky4473 Před 3 lety +4

    Haha! Love the Bob Johns character!

  • @DanHPage
    @DanHPage Před 3 lety +7

    Laughed out loud twice, at 2:15 and at 6:15, thanks!

  • @SeanMcPhersonSenior
    @SeanMcPhersonSenior Před 3 lety

    I am so pleased by "The Joy of Painting Narrowboats with Bob Johns". Subscribing right away.

  • @dinaoreilly9483
    @dinaoreilly9483 Před 3 lety +2

    The Richard Attenborough take-off was hilarious.....you need a medal or the canal waters are starting to erode those little grey cells....LOL....

  • @chriskiley3116
    @chriskiley3116 Před 3 lety +11

    David, Some tips from a fellow boater and professional painter:
    1. From the health and safety board, a man of your advancing years needs to wear knee pads, my knees hurt watching you.
    2. Take a nail, and gently punch a hole in the rim of the paint can, when you pour, the paint that collects in the rim will drain back into the can.
    3. A section of tape adhered to the top 1/2 inch of the vertical side of the can will act as a pour spout, the tape will break the viscosity of the paint and dripping will be minimal.
    Love your channel

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 3 lety

      Cheers, my knees were fine. It's not like I do it often. I don't understand tip 3 but will try that sometime.

  • @bdh3949
    @bdh3949 Před 3 lety +6

    Funny David, when a friend says he's going to repaint something on a multi-day project I usually run the other way but through the magic of you tube I and almost 50,000 other folks will watch you work. Looks good sir.

  • @gjmob
    @gjmob Před 3 lety +1

    That David Attenborough impersonation was spot on. If you closed your eyes you would -fall asleep- think it was him.

  • @jasonallen1209
    @jasonallen1209 Před 3 lety

    A good job as always Sir with a hint of Bob Ross minus the bird nest hair!

  • @paulenglish6806
    @paulenglish6806 Před 3 lety +3

    Wax on Wax off , thanks for sharing the adventures

  • @AttilaAsztalos
    @AttilaAsztalos Před 3 lety +4

    Cor blimey, that man! First he complains loudly about needing to own a jetpack to put the paint on, then at 8:00 he clearly demonstrates he obviously does own one...!

  • @asak7594
    @asak7594 Před 3 lety

    What you need is a pair of Slippers for the roof . Great job David

  • @andreamundt
    @andreamundt Před 3 lety +1

    The Japanese use different slippers for each room. What do you need? Roof slippers !! :D Btw The time
    lapses are so cool and fun to watch ! Nice vlog : ))