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

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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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@captlarry-3525 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 !

@WaterLines333 5 лет назад

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

@mueckenhoeffer 4 года назад

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

@bellowsmain6762 3 года назад

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

@SpiritBear12 8 лет назад

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 4 года назад

Still great four years later. thank you.

@kairon156 8 лет назад

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

@gordonchapman222 6 месяцев назад

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

@darhayward18 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

Ahhhhhh, you had me worried for a moment there!

@barbryll8596 5 лет назад

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

@johnlong3214 4 года назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@michael7324 3 года назад

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

@michaelcarroll543 3 года назад

I have started going through your videos from beginning.

@nygarmik 3 года назад

Me too! Quite an undertaking...

@SpurGetreide54 4 года назад

Dilligaf is my new favourite word...

@THINKincessantly Год назад

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

@joebuchanan9563 5 лет назад

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!

@arttafil6792 4 года назад

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

@LivingWalks 4 года назад

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.

@Dj3ndo 5 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@charlisierra1910 5 лет назад

same with me...got here 4 days ago...and now I am addicted :-D

@Mr91495osh 3 года назад

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

@MilesAbernathy 4 года назад

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

@miguelnieves4913 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@IstasPumaNevada 5 лет назад

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.

@cbrannaka 5 лет назад

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.

@charliewilson4670 3 года назад

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

@contrafax 2 года назад

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

@rarevhsuploads4995 4 года назад

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.

@gorbopolis 6 лет назад

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 RU-vidrs and I love your calm and lightly humorous delivery of the subject matter.

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

RU-vid'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

@vivionmoore8174 5 лет назад

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.

@rogerbrown5558 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@easymedia7988 6 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

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

@pauldooley756 6 лет назад

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

@1973Washu 6 лет назад

Everybody needs a DILLIGAF these days.

@marcydoyle9279 7 лет назад

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.

@CruisingTheCut 7 лет назад

Glad it helped, cheers!

@millomweb 4 года назад

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'.

@noodlesmason 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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!!)

@DanielSmith-ry1vq 6 лет назад

I like the yellow narrow boat Dutch barrage

@EezeeListen 8 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

Cheers!

@alanfurlong9123 2 года назад

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

@deevalkyrie 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@craigy_baby 8 лет назад

+CruisingTheCut Definately!!

@stephanieokkay 8 лет назад

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

@Didomum 8 лет назад

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.

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

It gets *really* varied once you go inside!!

@DougPalumbo 8 лет назад

Nice overview of the marina! Really enjoying your videos!

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

+Doug Palumbo Thanks Doug :-)

@MackMateCom 5 лет назад

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

@pauldooley756 6 лет назад

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

@adecairey9263 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@HarryKazzam 5 лет назад

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

@jazzyhk1809 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@namesake-mx9nl 4 года назад

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

@djmossssomjd8496 4 года назад

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.

@CaptainBee100 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

+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"!

@patriciaclikeman9839 5 лет назад

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

@ethanhunter4758 8 лет назад

Loved it. Very enjoyable. (Hamilton, Ontario)

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

Cheers Ethan :-)

@ebeskipper8904 7 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers

@motorv8N 5 лет назад

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.

@corydriver7634 4 года назад

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.

@myhillslife27 3 года назад

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

@pingpong5000 8 лет назад

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.

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

Don't know it but I'll look it up. Cheers

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 лет назад

Very nice introduction to the basic types. Thanks!

@billbabcock6324 Год назад

THAT WAS GREAT!

@Aolen75 5 лет назад

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

@ratballs007 5 лет назад

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

@Sam-ch9mn 4 года назад

I really enjoy your videos. Every time my wife and I walk the towpaths around Oxfordshire and elsewhere, we wistfully chat about what life on the cut might be like for us. However, if we did it, there probably isn't a long enough narrowboat for all her 'mod-cons', which she will not be without. You should see the caravan we have! For two people! Oh and a couple of terriers. Please keep them coming. Very informative and professionally presented.

@pacedelacruz4913 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@ronnronn55 4 года назад

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

@maryanngriffin6428 5 лет назад

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

@Tellyawhat4 6 лет назад

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

@woodenz 7 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 7 лет назад

Cheers

@petertuohy2886 8 лет назад

Entertaining and informative! Very well done!

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@lennoxpeters7792 3 года назад

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

@joycebarnett5813 3 года назад

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

@johnrogers2826 4 года назад

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

@gilbertfranklin1537 5 лет назад

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...:>)

@DougPalumbo 6 лет назад

Most excellent! Nice overview of narrow boats!

@colinbristow3293 3 года назад

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

@Offutticus 5 лет назад

Thanks! I am very visual based. I've looked at images and stuff online but the vast majority of them show the BOW when talking about the STERN configurations. Which does not help. But through your greatness, I have become properly enlightened!

@Myinspiration2009 7 лет назад

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

@adecairey9263 8 лет назад

once again a very enjoyable and informative video. thank you

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

:-)

@SailingLuckyfish 5 лет назад

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

@62forged 3 года назад

Thank you for an interesting look at narrow boats.

@joebalabuszko8863 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@7000bass 4 года назад

Thanks for this great info, very much appreciated.

@lynettecoates4272 3 года назад

Great videos David and my husband and I are pleased we have found them to watch!!! We have now caught up with them all and have found them very interesting, funny and knowledgable. We are looking to buy a boat next year and this video is useful! As you say in others visit lots!!! Are brave enough though to get one with an engine room and boatman cabin ?? Well, my husband used to be a signalman working with trains so when you have worked with trains you tend to tinker with all types of engines!! Keep doing the videos!! Will let you know what we choose to buy in 2021!! x

@swirlgalaxy 8 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 8 лет назад

Cheers Ken, thanks for watching :-)

@matamaviat 6 лет назад

thank you this video and the canal... I was a complete ignorant about the narrowboat theme but I have get hooked to see the videos

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Good! Thanks

@MrFroglips69 4 года назад

Enjoyed seeing this Vlog again.

@McRocket 5 лет назад

VERY well done, IMO. Thank you.

@lon757 4 года назад

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

@jamesa7506 5 лет назад

Very attractive boats. They remind me of classical steam engines with there colors and touches of brass & in some cases, gold leafing in the characters of the vessel's name. I would also liken them to the classic cars & lifestyle that is so prevalent here in the USA. Surely its part of the reasons why I'm attracted to these narrowboats. Another great video, sir!

@devinfrank2288 6 лет назад

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

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

:-)

@jckirby7994 5 лет назад

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

@jckirby7994 5 лет назад

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

@bobm549 4 года назад

Have spent this christmas morning viewing your video . Thank you for a wonderful trip. Still in my jammies at 10 AM ! Have lots of questions . Have a happy new year as christmas day is well on it's way on your side of the pond and in progress here in Southern Illinoise . Well done.

@missredumbrella 6 лет назад

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

@sgit1 5 лет назад

DILLIGAF . . . a new one for me. Too many characters for a license plate here in the States. So interesting and entertaining to see your vlogs.

@petecurran3995 5 лет назад

Most excellently informative! 👍🏻

@stevec1307 5 лет назад

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

@cootsyuk7889 5 лет назад

Thanks for this as it gave some basic details that are usually never explained. However I could have done with it being longer and explaining even more !

@lowesonia8551 5 лет назад

They are in a long series look for the next one

@vixenlarue1998 8 лет назад

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 8 лет назад

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

@clearlytired8910 2 года назад

The boat at 5:39 looks splended, although I can see the owner may have issues with bridges haha! The covered area 3/4 of the way along the boat certainly makes it look amazing especially with the sloped windows.

@Every_Day_Adventure 7 лет назад

nice perspective on the variety. thanks

@CruisingTheCut 7 лет назад

:-)

@lowesonia8551 5 лет назад

I see i am only one of your admirateurs for your presentation .As much pleasure in the voice and narration as the subject. Boats and canals. I live in France Carcassonne we have the "Canal de Midi"a walk away, but have never been on a 'barge' Enormous things. Mostly tourists . No longer a commercial route, a Pity .

@craftyladydi1859 7 лет назад

I love these videos. I plan on selling up my bungalow soon and buying and living aboard a narrowboat. I watch your vids with a pad and pen at the side of me and jot down any hints and tips you give. They will prove to be invaluable I'm sure in the near future. Thanks again and keep them coming..

@CruisingTheCut 7 лет назад

Thank you. Good luck with your plan.