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  • čas přidán 12. 05. 2023
  • EPISODE 47
    It's finally happening...we've stated painting our narrowboat and it looks a LOT better! We arrive in Hopwas and moor in a lovely spot on the Coventry Canal as we head south 🌟
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Komentáře • 248

  • @Roy66Nott
    @Roy66Nott Před rokem +5

    Electrician, carpenter, painter, chef, musician, and wearer of fine hats. Guess who im talking about ?

  • @simonbiggs9102
    @simonbiggs9102 Před rokem +7

    🥺 not enough of benny singing.

    • @micktimperley4002
      @micktimperley4002 Před rokem +3

      Hi
      Ben gave me a copy of his new new CD yesterday. The last track called Witchfinder Trial is awesome. Hope you get to listen soon.

    • @simonbiggs9102
      @simonbiggs9102 Před rokem

      @@micktimperley4002 CD is really good.

  • @MyBohemianDreams
    @MyBohemianDreams Před rokem +29

    "the pickle, the pickle, the pickle, Branston!" For my fellow Americans, Branston Pickle is a brand of what we would call pickle relish sold in the UK. Too funny.

    • @johnraworth8019
      @johnraworth8019 Před rokem +4

      My Grandma lived in Branston opposite the ex army depot where apparently the chef invented Branston Pickle. !Branston is just South of Burton on Trent !

    • @nopenope6286
      @nopenope6286 Před rokem +2

      Thank you Bohemian for the explanation💜

    • @dawndietz4654
      @dawndietz4654 Před rokem +3

      Thanks for the explanation! I had no clue.

    • @greghilton7797
      @greghilton7797 Před rokem +1

      I had a good Kakle at that one too.

    • @chrischesher912
      @chrischesher912 Před rokem +1

      @@johnraworth8019 And my Grandfather worked at the Army depot during and shortly after WW 2 . Both sides of my Grandparents live in Burton on Trent and I lived in Lichfield before I came to live in Turkey .

  • @leejentaylor6195
    @leejentaylor6195 Před rokem

    for your windows with paint on - get a flat head screw driver and you can chip it off when it is totally dry - renovated a house with steel windows frames this way...easy = on the other side tape the windows off before painting - boat is looking great been waiting for you guys to do it - will make you feel so much better hey cause your boat inside is one of the best on these channels...

  • @ghostpepperrides4805
    @ghostpepperrides4805 Před rokem

    Boat looking good. One side that is. New water pump. And Allen got wet. What a life. Very well done. I would not take out windows unless your needing to make repairs.

  • @youmustmonthebiff
    @youmustmonthebiff Před rokem

    Invest in “frog tape” for masking off - game changer! Also, a Stanley knife blade will scrape that paint off of the window in no time. ✌🏼

  • @racebanning6390
    @racebanning6390 Před rokem +1

    THEE OL SHIP LOOKIN WELL SMART... EXCLLENT! GLAD TO SEE THE WEATHER IS GETTIN BETTER TOO. ALWAYS A GOOD TIME, AND IT LOOKS LIKE 2 SHIPMATES GOT A WEE BIT WET THERE ....LOLOL! MAN OVERBOARD.. HAAAA... BE BLESSED YA ALL.

  • @paulyoung6165
    @paulyoung6165 Před rokem

    Hello There Hope you Are well , Great work you doing on your boat , The painting looks Great , Really makes a difference , Poor Alan falling in the canal , well looked like he was giving the tail a good clean , well Thank you for Sharing , Keep up the Great work , Take care All,👍👍👍👍👍.

  • @keithclements5148
    @keithclements5148 Před rokem

    I came across your videos quite by chance. I really enjoy them. So gentle and warm. Thank you.

  • @simali3308
    @simali3308 Před rokem +1

    Great to say hello on the towpath today Hope to buy you a beer if you do the open night as would love to hear you live

  • @stevenhallsworth5839
    @stevenhallsworth5839 Před rokem +1

    Looks like a new boat well done

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 Před 9 měsíci

    I like the 88 Bridge vibe. And the Admiral Benbow stuff, that's really good too. 2:40

  • @wandabond4768
    @wandabond4768 Před rokem +11

    The boat looks great! Poor Alan, how embarrassing to take a dip in the canal. I love how cats always blame their humans when they embarrass themselves haha.

  • @lancemesney3374
    @lancemesney3374 Před rokem

    Hay there you 3. If you pass by us just before Cropredy…… second boat on the right once down Varneys Lock 23
    Pop in for a wonderful dairy free ice cream and a tank of water
    We love you channel

  • @mirandaherridge2304
    @mirandaherridge2304 Před rokem

    Oh it was lovely to see you Emily in your bright yellow van 😆 you don’t know me but I saw you come out of the post office and thought i recognise her oh that’s Emily. I smiled as you passed xx love watching you guys x

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock Před rokem

    I agree with everyone's positive comments about your painting results. Then had a good laugh at the reversed editing of *_"unpainting the boat"_* just to let the better quality view sink in properly.

  • @paultomlinson528
    @paultomlinson528 Před 11 měsíci

    So look forward to your weekly upload. Yeah shame about the mess in the canal... glad you 3 doing well

  • @nicothechihuahua3167
    @nicothechihuahua3167 Před rokem

    Great paint job guys. Poor Alan falling in the cut.

  • @paultomlinson528
    @paultomlinson528 Před rokem

    Wow the boat looks so nice, poor Alan poor benny, I've been thinking for ages has alan fell in the water bless....

  • @ksmith3997
    @ksmith3997 Před rokem +1

    Be nice to stain/oil the wood seat at the back too. I wouldn’t do cream on top as it will show all green build up etc

  • @andrewleach1323
    @andrewleach1323 Před rokem

    Very professional paintwork job going to look good for many years to come

  • @ljmrecords2564
    @ljmrecords2564 Před rokem

    Sanding is to create a KEY never sand all the way as paint was invented as a protection to porous and non porous materials. I would have thought toxic paint into the canals and local environment wasnt allowed ...i must be wrong . Your living my dream . Keep going😊

  • @sallysmith155
    @sallysmith155 Před rokem +1

    Wow your boat is looking fantastic so far.i really enjoyed your vlog. Alan is so cute.Can you give her a cuddle from me. I love watching your vlogs so I'm looking forward to next week's Vlog .Have a lovely both of you and Alan.😽😊😊

  • @leedavies3629
    @leedavies3629 Před rokem

    Brilliant you done a bloody good job on that to say you never done it b4 am a painter and prep is everything am well impressed Nice one have a top week and keep out of that canal Benny and Alan and you will hit 20k soon well done be good 🙂🎸🥕✌️

  • @theco-conspiriters
    @theco-conspiriters Před rokem

    Holy crap on a cracker beautiful!!!!!!!

  • @debbicatchpole1020
    @debbicatchpole1020 Před rokem

    Omg, u 2, r fanastic as duo, wrking together, wth out fights r arguements! Or did u just cleverily edit out! Lol! Yur boat looks frickin awesome, well dun u 2, sorry that alan had visit, u knw fall in and get wet etc, glad alan recovered, with hopefully no scars . Lol, keep up ya fanastic vlogs, luv it fanastic, fun, truthful, realistic, but done with charisma, and panache, & style.. thankyou for sharing. Cant wait for yur new vlogs, of interesting stuff. Luv ya loads xxxxx

  • @annemurkin8392
    @annemurkin8392 Před rokem

    Boat looks great! Well done, be good to see end result. Can’t wait for next week take care ❤

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary Před rokem

    Hi Ben and Emily. What a great job that you did with the paintwork. It looks brilliant. Hope that you got chance to do the other side at some point. Take care. Nick

  • @alanjohn6355
    @alanjohn6355 Před rokem

    From one Alan to another Alan, Im sympathetic mate, have fell in a canal many times as a teen when fishing, you go and sulk for a while, will do you good.🙀😿😿

  • @DLBard-bv2nd
    @DLBard-bv2nd Před rokem +8

    You have done a beautiful job painting the boat. 🛥️

  • @mjallenuk
    @mjallenuk Před rokem

    Love the end where you reverse what you did! Nice bit of editing 😎

  • @carolinefiler5506
    @carolinefiler5506 Před rokem

    Your boat is looking great. Team work.

  • @trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501

    Great job ! Love the colour and finish. Impressive. You make it look so easy. Best wishes.

  • @Roscoe.P.Coldchain
    @Roscoe.P.Coldchain Před rokem

    Nice paint job guys, totally forgot about ur channel and you just popped up on my list..Great to see your still on the river, it’s probably about a year since I last seen you both so it was a pleasant surprise..❤

  • @andrewhenley7691
    @andrewhenley7691 Před rokem

    Lovely Vlog guys, thank you so much.

  • @simonbiggs9102
    @simonbiggs9102 Před rokem

    Emily you are so wonderful 😊

  • @christinehammell6365
    @christinehammell6365 Před rokem +7

    So satisfying to see the changes to the boat.
    Poor Alan looked mortified at falling in the canal 😢

  • @theemporersnewclothes

    OMG watching paint dry @❗good on you...

  • @royrcf
    @royrcf Před rokem

    Painting looks superb, great job. cream roof will set it off.

  • @allandoyle3555
    @allandoyle3555 Před rokem

    boats looking good guys real good it would be nice with a touch of gold paint somewhere perhaps

  • @elizabethtozzini734
    @elizabethtozzini734 Před rokem

    28:41Great video! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m going to paint my deck tomorrow

  • @DEmma1972
    @DEmma1972 Před rokem

    Looks great. So much done in this video

  • @craigmushens4789
    @craigmushens4789 Před rokem

    The boat looks great (at least on one side :p ). I have been anxiously waiting the start of this.

  • @Faith_Soprano
    @Faith_Soprano Před rokem

    Damn, those were some prolific birds.

  • @shirleygreaves9650
    @shirleygreaves9650 Před rokem +5

    What a great video, you are doing a fabulous job, the paintwork is looking super good. Poor Alan, she was so embarrassed by her slip into the canal, I think she was mad at you for laughing at her and daring to film her! Take care you three. X

  • @davidlane7000
    @davidlane7000 Před rokem

    Well done you two boat is looking good.

  • @ClareHenney-hd2hy
    @ClareHenney-hd2hy Před rokem

    Well done both of you!! Boat is looking great. xxx

  • @rickonnye2001
    @rickonnye2001 Před rokem +1

    The painting looks great 😊good job 😊poor Alan hope she is nice and dry now 😊lovely video 😊thank you

  • @theubiquitusgastronaut8273

    Bloody good effort 👌 I say. Good on you 👏 👍

  • @loo1436
    @loo1436 Před rokem +1

    I love the black with the red.
    You both work so well together and that half the job right there..😊

  • @michaelamilesmiles2097
    @michaelamilesmiles2097 Před rokem +2

    Hi Ben and Emily just finished watching your video what a great job you both have done with the painting of your Narrow boat looks very smart bet you can not wait to do the other side Emily you had better get Allen and Benny a lifejacket each if they insist to going in the canal for a swim stay safe and take care both of you see you next week 🌹✌️

  • @Theandyaston
    @Theandyaston Před rokem

    Boat is looking great 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mishkawp8200
    @mishkawp8200 Před rokem

    Ooh it looks great, well done to you both. Hopefully you’ll get some more good weather and can do the other side soon.

  • @bobbing_along
    @bobbing_along Před rokem

    Your boat is looking fantastic! Poor Alan though 😂🥹

  • @vickieragle4130
    @vickieragle4130 Před rokem +1

    Great home improvements! The new table is perfect, running water is a must, and the outside paint work is amazing. All that must make you smile everytime you look at it!

  • @melizhamdan3411
    @melizhamdan3411 Před rokem

    Your home looks beautiful. Dome a great job with the paint

  • @alifenomadic
    @alifenomadic Před rokem

    That colour is gorgeous ❤

  • @investigativeresearchcounc8388

    Ship shape and ready to cruise!!

  • @craigberesford726
    @craigberesford726 Před rokem

    I trained as a squady there back in the eighties the local barracks is Whittington barracks Lichfield Prince of Wales division, Cheshire Regiment

  • @ianwalker4803
    @ianwalker4803 Před rokem +1

    Great job, I don't know how Emily managed to paint without coveralls like Benny, because I would of been the same colour as your boat 😄

  • @tedbecker7484
    @tedbecker7484 Před rokem

    I like it. Looks good on film.

  • @pilpelet100
    @pilpelet100 Před rokem +1

    It's looking great. You've done a wonderful job.

  • @garyp8471
    @garyp8471 Před rokem

    Shiny, Doing a great job, you mentioned cream on the roof i reckon that'll go well just that it might show the rain muck etc more, by the way is the window frames alloy, could you clean then lightly with a brillo pad, Irene liked Benny's shirt went well with the cheese plant in the back ground. All the best Gary n Irene

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols147 Před rokem +1

    Marvelous episode, thank you three so much for sharing.

  • @dizzylizzysunflower
    @dizzylizzysunflower Před rokem +2

    Your boat is going to look lovely..it’s amazing what a lick of paint can make (plus the prepping) . Thank you for sharing 🙂

  • @edwardsmith8449
    @edwardsmith8449 Před rokem

    You done a brilliant job with the boat we have two cats names are minky and patch

  • @Daveesrc
    @Daveesrc Před rokem

    Some task. Marine fabrications often require 3 coats. Enjoy the paint job.

  • @Daytona2
    @Daytona2 Před rokem

    The red gunwales were just wrong - it looks soo much better. A lovely bit of work.
    You've probably finished it now, but if you'd like more work, perhaps paint the top rails white? The roof is a bit of a poser. Bit of a waste as most of it's covered, but let your artistry rip, do a bit whenever you feel like it ? And use some kind of tough UV proof coating to preserve it ?

  • @philipwinter8729
    @philipwinter8729 Před rokem

    Well done. A job worth doing.

  • @jennyfulcher8035
    @jennyfulcher8035 Před rokem +1

    Hi Ben and Emily: You did an awesome job painting your narrowboat! It looks great. Jenny

  • @annwatrous1289
    @annwatrous1289 Před rokem

    Yeah another video. Love ya videos

  • @matthewboyle2263
    @matthewboyle2263 Před rokem

    Well done on a good job worth doing ❤

  • @Improveng1
    @Improveng1 Před rokem +2

    Nice one guys, the painting is looking good, you must be well chuffed and the pump replacement was a success too. All these little wins will be great for overall morale.Alan will learn and will be more cautious in future. Good to see Benny harvesting wood, it would be a constant were I to be a liveaboard. 😄😄

  • @hlund73
    @hlund73 Před rokem

    Rust is a base (oxide). The converter is an acid. Base + acid > salt + water, the oxygen from the rust combines with the hydrogen from the acid - H2O.
    It's phosphoric acid because iron phosphate (the salt) isn't soluble in water.
    [end geek mode]
    You're doing it right. If the paint's well attached you'd not gain anything removing it. Rub it down to key it & give it a wipe over to remove grease & dust.

  • @yureituesday
    @yureituesday Před rokem

    Beautiful Color

  • @salscycleshop3416
    @salscycleshop3416 Před měsícem

    Great paint job 💪

  • @PK_Blinder
    @PK_Blinder Před rokem

    Boat looks great... just don't do what I do and leave it 6 months to do the otherside... 😏 Always good to see you in my area. Just for future reference, we say Hoppus and Tamuff around these parts... 😊

  • @alanjohn6355
    @alanjohn6355 Před rokem

    Looking good already, notice you said about changing the grey at a later day, has anyone to your knowledge ever used "Raptor" paint on the roof? It's hard wearing, grippy to walk on and could be a bonus on the roof when you need to walk on it.

  • @DavidWilson-wx1du
    @DavidWilson-wx1du Před rokem

    Hi nice job now you need some garage floor paint for the deck its water resistant and non slip

  • @cindygutha8124
    @cindygutha8124 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job on the boat.Have an amazing week.Looking forward to your next video.

  • @johnshaw4140
    @johnshaw4140 Před rokem +1

    The boat is looking really good , well done you 3 , Alan was doing a great job supervising of course , have a lovely week ❤

  • @raymondc5473
    @raymondc5473 Před rokem +2

    Great vlog as usual, loved the paint job and poor Alan. Oh and Ben, of course. Looking forward to the end result of the painting, it'll look so good.

  • @mjomalley1606
    @mjomalley1606 Před rokem

    Superb painting… kudos!

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan Před rokem

    Another brilliant video guys ❤️❤️🚐🚐 xx

  • @ksinghldn
    @ksinghldn Před rokem

    I need to paint my narrowboat soon as well, good reminder haha.

  • @oneshoan
    @oneshoan Před rokem +1

    Y’all did a fabulous job! The one side of the boat looks so good. Don’t worry about what people may or may not say, it’s your home not theirs. 🤣

  • @john3Lee
    @john3Lee Před rokem +4

    You have done an amazing paint job on the boat - It looks fabulous !!

  • @michaeltrotman6960
    @michaeltrotman6960 Před rokem

    Looking good well done

  • @martinharrison2384
    @martinharrison2384 Před rokem

    Nice you using Derbyshire sausage and cider mugs

  • @mkett1922
    @mkett1922 Před rokem

    While I don't know about the brand and type of paint you are using, most paints can be painted over in a specific time window without the work of sanding between coats. Not only does this save time but it actually bonds better to the earlier coat.

  • @trevordrewett5674
    @trevordrewett5674 Před rokem

    Love the video, have you had a look at the pressure switch on the bottom of your pump as they stick / fail..they were about £6 plus p & p and easy to change...just have to set the pressure afterwards.
    Ours did the same last year, so bought a new pump but then changed the contact switch so we now have a spare.
    Keep up the good painting..

  • @claireskinner9077
    @claireskinner9077 Před rokem

    Looks great!

  • @BoatTime
    @BoatTime Před rokem

    Looks sooo good! We’ve been thinking about doing ours so this was good to know what goes into it! 😊

  • @christopherlauber13
    @christopherlauber13 Před rokem

    paint job looks great. 😊

  • @tamirose8562
    @tamirose8562 Před rokem +1

    The plants are looking good too, Emily 🍻

  • @flossey100
    @flossey100 Před rokem

    Neat paint job🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tessapetters3936
    @tessapetters3936 Před rokem +1

    Poor Alan. Your both tackling lots of jobs and the boat is looking great.well done , you work so well together.

  • @roydredge1273
    @roydredge1273 Před rokem

    great job on painting very good

  • @OriginalPoppinus
    @OriginalPoppinus Před rokem +1

    Great Vlog as always, hope Alan has recovered her composure 🙀😸loved the ‘oriental’ sounding tune when the boat painting was going on 🎵🎶there’s a different sound again recently music wise and it’s great 😊🙏🏻xx

  • @bigcmoore
    @bigcmoore Před rokem

    Shiny!