After the half term holidays and lots of rain, I’ve finally got round to some much needed outside painting. I also get the lister fired up for a small cruise on sloe patrol #sloepatrol #narrowboat #forsale
@@boblawrence5011 For a long time yes! :D James said he recently went to the Crick Boat Show and I bet he watched a lot of nice professionally made boat interior there which motivated him to step up with a track saw to get that straight line finish! :D
Indeed day one here to.. them days was good. But looking forward to the new boat when it's finally done. He did say once that he would love to do a wide beam restoration at some point ;) Id assume if that was the cause 4-5 years from now if that!
Sloe Patrol has become somewhat of an icon around these parts now, definitely end of an era. Hopefully the new boat brings as many great adventures ahead 👍
Bitter sweet, what a great sense of progress, but having watched you from Vlog one, sad to see Sloe Patrol move on without you. Thanks James and take care. xx
Good morning young James 😊 Sloe Patrol has been one of the most interesting narrow boat rebuilds on RU-vid and has become iconic for your channel. I’ve loved following you rebuild Sloe Patrol from the beginning especially when you was running around getting bits and bobs in that Dagenham Dustbin when the Mercedes died 😆 Great your children helped too. Also how devastating it was when the hull had to be repaired and we all chipped in to get it fixed 👍🏻 Good luck with the sale it’ll be sad but the new owners will be gets very famous narrow boat 😀 Take care James cheers Stevie 😎
Nearly four years, James. Is this a record? 🤣 I'll miss the old girl. Still, onwards and upwards. All the best, mate. Hope you've recovered from half-term.
The sheer amount of blood, sweat, tears, memories & money that went into Sloe makes her a very unique boat. The new owners will have a piece of modern history.
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I may well take you up on the offer, now the weather is improving. All I need is easy access to a functioning toilet, and nearby parking for the red armchair. 😁
@@sarkybugger5009 Oi and another thing. My toilet is a functioning toilet. Unless your requirements are either medical or royal - it works. You may have to remove your own bag if you do a #2 but it’s all good bud
Mate wish I had the money to buy sloe patrol of you ,,seen from the beginning of the build at kilworth to now ,,me and my to autistic boys would’ve spend many times on her hope she is well loved by the new owner
I enjoyed hearing the Vetus chugging away again. It's a shame that Sloe Patrol is only becoming 'perfect' when you're moving her on. She's been good for you though James. And for us viewers.
I find it incredulous that people would post negative comments about the fantastic work that James has done over the last few years. Those that have been there since the start have enjoyed the journey and that is the most important lesson. James has put his heart & soul into Sloe Patrol and for that he is to be commended. The skills he has learned along the way will be put to good use in future. Good luck with the sale James. You have earned it & deserve it.
Youre very kind. This boat has many flaws but most do. Some people prefer to look at those rather than the hood stuff. Just be glad you’re not one of them - thanks for your comment
@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt If everything in life was perfect, what a boring life we would all lead. The flaws, whatever they may be, are part of the character of Sloe Patrol. Onwards & upwards and I look forward to following your journey wherever that takes you.
One day youll do a wide beam boat build, and then all your experience with both boats, that would definitely make the boat amazing. Cant wait to see the new boat finished loving all the builds you have done so far.
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt it all depends on the kit you have to control one I suppose. I've seen some really good handling ones but I guess its a minor thing for bigger living space, it all depends on how you look at it :)
Not really no. The diesel tank on sloe is smallish so a diesel heater would be an issue but also the multifuel stove is one of the lovely features on sloe -
I have enjoyed watching your videos on Sloe Patrol. As you have done most of the work yourself do you think you will make any profit on this boat. People like flipping cars and houses so I wondering whether flipping narrowboats is a thing too :)
Hi James are you selling through a broker or private? I could be interested been looking around for a bit. can you let me know how to message you privately. Cheers
