Our First Lock! | Cooling System Woes | Narrowboat Conversion | BOATLIFE 

I came here very late. Going through all 70 videos of your boat restoration! Having spent my life in Southern California, this is all very foreign to me but I’m loving every minute. I have about 20 videos to go but I can see it’s all coming together. you guys are still doing great together which is the most important thing.

Came across the channel 4 days ago and managed to catch up Didn't get to bed last night till 1.45 am watching it.I would have loved to have done this but at 70 I think I have left it a bit late. Very informative and I like the interaction between you two, brilliant, keep up the good work.

Yet another sad tale of boat construction failures primarily due to aging. You are both a credit for your enthusiasm to overcome the set backs. Once you start moving around the system and get used to the constraints imposed by the very nature of living on a boat then it's a great life style. The boat always lets you know who's boss. Keep safe warm dry and virus free.

An old boat is similar to a vintage car - because you must love to keep fixing while dependable isn't a word used often .

Hi Danni and Joe. Really enjoyed the vlog as usual. Was lovely to see your obvious pleasure at getting out for a bit with the boat. Progress is super now and it's looking more like a home every week. Well done to all involved for all your hard work. Cheers. George and Trish, CaravanningMacs

They say the best times of owning a boat is when you buy it and when you sell it. Great job. You could drill and tap your skin tank with a 1/2inch BSP tap. Screw in a fitting. I’ve done it many times over the years when the builder has forgotten to put in a bleed nipple. Works a treat

Hi Both, hope you're well. Love how you just get stuck in and sort problems... credit to you both. Rob

I know the engine and other issues must be abit of a nightmare but you are learning loads of skills and knowledge about how the boat works. Will make you less reliant on others in the future. You just need to get yourself a MIG welder now. Enjoying the content 👍👍👍

This probably too late but the coolant tank bleed arrangement, looks similar to one from a domestic heating radiator. This consists of a brass screw in nut, with the bleed nipple, usually square posted, some with a slot for a flat screwdriver, in the middle. These are usually sold with a “blank” nut for the other end of the radiator. Much cheaper than replacing cooling tanks !

Your doing a great job both. Looking really good. The Floating Baker are Alistair and Fifi and little Viv. They are really good friends we don’t see enough of. Absolutely lovely cakes made by Fifi and highly recommended ❤️.

The walk the plank looks colourful

Hi Joe, why don't you make the tank redundant and get an expansion bottle from a car scrap yard. You've got plenty of room. Just an idea. Loving the vlogs and the boats looking good.👍

My first trip on my 56 foot boat was through locks, turn it round stop at the water tap and back. 2nd trip was from Sandbach to near Wigan including tunnels. I'd never cruised a narrow boat before.

I’ve been giving thought to the bath. It’s evident that standing for a shower is not possible, but have you thought about installing a skylight there. Or at least a bubble type of thing or raising that part of the ceiling over the bath? It is what is done in vans and rv’s when the ceiling isn’t tall enough. Just an idea. If you like it great, if not, no worries. I do know there could be a privacy issue, unless it is framed and just raised. You could then install an exhaust fan there well.

I'm glad your projects is not over. Lookig forward to the next!

Hi, I have a small friendly suggestion, I think you need a wider plank for walking on, it’s barely wide enough and leaves no margin for error. You could drill holes in it to make it lighter perhaps? Not too fancy or someone will nick it!

I wondered if the green walls would match anything. Now I’ve seen the sofa, my ocd is less triggered 😀👍

Looks interesting working locks 👍🏻

Remember doing my first lock…..always remember never to leave the paddle area and keep your eyes on the helmsman…..if anything happens the lockies are there to close the paddles at an instant…and never leave your windlass on the spindle….

Hi Danni,Joe Your couch looks lovely. All your work is now showing thru and the boat is looking Lovely. You were both very brave walking the plank. Well done for finding a plumbing solution to get you by in the engine bay. Great Vlog as always, really enjoyed it. Nice to see your Dad. Take Care.

My goodness me, you guys never fail to impress me with your work ethic, happy sailing.

Cheers for being able to move. From one night nurse to another, on assessment of your "boat/home keys", please consider adding floatation ball so you don't both end up in a "DUCK!" Situation. Love the sofa.

The aesthetics you can slowly take care of as you cruise. It gives you something to work on. The mechanical part of the ship is what needs to be 100% on point before setting off.

Awww so sorry for yr problems hope u get them sorted very soon thinking if you both Ann n David🤞

Hi Danni and Joe, I got so excited seeing the work top being carried in. I’m sure it was a bigger thrill for you. I’m glad no one fell in. Good job problem solving Joe. My family never had a lot of money,I grew up watching my dad calls things a few choice words then figure out a way to make it work. Stay positive and have a great week ❤️

Awe, with ceiling painted, and things moving in, beginning to look grand.watching, observing all the DIY tasks, is a learning curb. 👍Joe! Reminder of my own Narrowboat memories of ongoing repairs, living in Amsterdam ( hippie times, "what happens in Amsterdam, stays in Amsterdam"! I quite don't remember??!!)! Cheers, from your cousins across the pond🇺🇲!🐲💚🌿💚💛🦅💛

Poor Danni looks exhausted after the night shift the night before.

So proud of both of you and your accomplishments! And thank you for the metric to inches conversion!

Jo, You can get “ metal paste” that works very well. I’ve used it on a pressure pump with no issues. Worth a try until you can replace the skin tank. It’s a two part product which mixes ( don’t use the putty type stuff ) 👍

Hi both. Another great video. Loved the drone footage and edit. Great work. Ah its looking so homely now. You are doing brilliantly with the progress. ❤️

You two are amazing I can't get enough !! Can I ask a question ?? Why don't you have a damper in your flue of your wood stove ? So handy to have so you can hold in more heat by closing it a little. It will keep blow back from happening when you close it off & you can control the draw of the smoke etc., by opening it when door is open.

Oh Joe, we felt your pain! We're on.our 4th boat renovation and the B.O.A.T saying is so true but your attitude is just right and a walk & a little beer can always help. I share your joy at getting through the lock! We've done loads of locks but sometimes I have a funny 5 minutes and find myself trying to open a lock in the wrong order - luckily not ever to disastrous effect 🤞🤞🤞

Great to see the boat on the move and gain sone lock experience. Paint job came up well. The boat is beginning to take shape and looking very cosy with the couch in it . Keith 😍👍

Jo, you can get some “ metal past” which if done right is extremely good stuff. I’ve used it on a pressure pump with no issues.Worth a thought until you can replace skin tank .

Congrats on getting it moving. Love watching you guys.

Hi Danny Joe,watching you two walk the plank I was praying Danny was going to get of before the end of the plank otherwise the plank would tip up lol 😂 but she just got of in time we’ll done both of you ,I hope you get the skin tanks sorted Joe it’s a big worry for you last thing you need is a cooker engine,nice to see a softer in the boat .so pleased you enjoyed your first look ,till next time take care keep safe, John 🌹🌟😆🙏🥂🍻🍻

Sods law , fix one problem and you will find another one, keep going you will get there, 😁👍

Well done on moving the boat don’t lose heart Joe your doing great xx

Congratulations! Great to see you moving!

Woww nice sharing ❤️❤️❤️

good vid on you narow boat look good keep up the good work good to see you move the boat and doing the locks thanks lee

Great video guys, loved the drone footage over the lock 👍

You could actually have a small domestic radiator plumbed into your engine cooling system! I've had one in my bathroom for 10 yrs. Toasty bathroom and no overheating .

hi Danni & joe boat is coming on great love the new sofa & the drone video shots have a great week nige

Hi you didn't say if your rubber pipe fix worked or not and you didn't say if it overheated or not on your first lock run if both things are ok then I would suggest you put a longer rubber pipe on then fit a automatic bottle air valve to the end of it instead of the manual valve you have now this will be the end of having to bleed the system again (screwfix part number 76650)

Great to see you moving the settee looks fab x

4" for your older viewer as well as the American cousins.

How exciting 😀 Well done 👏 proper job 👏 xx

You guys are smashing it. Great video.

Great vlog enjoyed it a lot.

Loving watching you 2 building on your dreams. I learnt everything I know about my narrow boat & boating life through RU-vid & I'm sure lots of people will enjoy learning from you. If you don't mind me asking where did you get the chimney top from Thanks

P.S. I forgot to ask ....in feet & inches...how long & how wide is your wonderfully beautiful vessel ????

Be nice if you could match the color of the sofa green on the walls.

Excellent video as usual love watching this channel, ya did the best thing grab a beer tomorrow's another day now ya getting there excellent ☺👍

Congratulations

Put some JB Weld round it for now

Hi guys, great vlog and it all seems to be coming together despite a few hitches here and there! I love your sofa, luv that green colour (where did you buy it if u dont mind me asking) just love it. Take good care of yourselves.🥰.

you are doing well and I love the music ?

4" for the Yanks, what about us older Brits who have used imperial for years and still do in preference over flipping metric

Hi I think once you start living on the boat you will soon find out that you will need an wood burner twice the size you have.

Hi Danni and Joe I know a good welder if Kev can't fit you in this time....where are you based etc if we can do a one off help 🙂

I'm surprised you to are still together

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What do you want me to do....err put your brain in gear...

A boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money.