We Bought A Big Old Rusty Canal Boat - Episode 1

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We are on it again and have bought a big old rusty canal boat.
We have no idea what we have gotten ourselves into but the journey has began and there is no going back!
Stay tuned for the progress it will be slow but hopefully we can see it all the way through to the end!
Please follow our journey if this is something you are in to and should you like to help us along the way to get the ball rolling a little faster we have a Patreon account as well as a cute little coffee page so you can get some caffeine while helping us renovate this big beast of a project, our links are below:
patreon.com/duovagari
www.bru4ewe.co.uk (united kingdom only)

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5 июл 2024

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@RB-yq7qv 9 месяцев назад

I would tow it to the ship yard and sand blast the whole boat with 40 grit and then check the hull for new plate work. Then you can make it water tight with windows and doors. Going the hard way will take years to complete and then you will need to start again as you chase your tails fixing little jobs.

@nbspudley 9 месяцев назад

Totally agree with the above. Don’t do anything there. Get it towed, get it out the water & see what you’ve got before doing anything at all. Totally pointless doing anything until it’s out the water.

@peterchapman3740 9 месяцев назад

Agree

@thefloatingapothecaryroman16 9 месяцев назад

@@peterchapman3740I third that. Wise move, save many headaches.

@coolhand66 9 месяцев назад

I agree with the lads that definitely get her to a boat yard sandblaster down put a good coat of epoxy primer on her after you sandblaster then take your time figuring out what you really want to do but it's important to get her to a boat yard get her dry sandblasted down and epoxy primers she looks like a good boat I think you're going to like her

@airforceone708 9 месяцев назад

I would take it out into a dry dock and grit blast the full boat then for the hull I would spray it with epoxy paint it will last about then I would spray a primer on the rest then get it water tight then you can start to refit it by spraying it it will look a lot better then hand brush i no what am talking about I’ve been in the Industrial painting for living 40 years

@soundhobo 9 месяцев назад

Get it on dry land and get it surveyed before you do anything else…great project if it goes well, I wish you the best of luck 👍

@michaelgibney3772 9 месяцев назад

I think a survey is definitely in order. While it is out of the water you can service and paint the hull, leaving it in proper shape to sit wet for all the time you will be working on it.

@shirleygreaves9650 9 месяцев назад

The first time I’ve seen you two and it looks like I’ve found you at an interesting part of your journey. You could do with dry docking the boat and getting it sand blasted or it will take you forever. I don’t like to put a downer on things but until you can get windows and doors in and make her water tight and secure you may find the weather and vandals undo all of your hard work. I’m looking forward to watching your journey, I’ve never seen a vlog on a renovation of such a derelict looking boat! Good luck to you both. xxxx

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for joining us on our journey, it's going to be a long one but hopefully we will get there! ☺️

@claudioperaltabironlatam105 9 месяцев назад

Where are you located

@cnobillbradley9673 9 месяцев назад

Your narrow rust bucket boat redo will be long and arduous but, it will be right in your eyes. God speed, fair winds and following seas. Good luck!

@user-tf4bw5jj8f 9 месяцев назад

They are on a CANAL FFS!!!! Wind and sea doesnt come into it 🤦😂😂😂

@shanecrawford6023 9 месяцев назад

I have to agree with previous comment, you need to get it to a hard point, then sand blast it to get all the rust. Then start the fun stuff.🇨🇦

@optimist3580 9 месяцев назад

The boat will need an out of water 3rd party survey for insurance, without that survey you could be just throwing your money away.

@paultaylor9652 9 месяцев назад

Good luck guys, a lot of time and money will be required to turn this around.

@stethemeterman1968 9 месяцев назад

Looks a great project. But also looks like a money pit ! looking forward to see how things end up hope it all end well.

@nickviner1225 8 месяцев назад

It's a boat, of course it's a money pit.

@Devin-O 5 месяцев назад

Difference on flipping a boat and renovating it to keep.

@paulb8186 9 месяцев назад

Looks like a massive money pit!!

@coolhand66 9 месяцев назад

But that is the meaning of a boat money pit it's a hole in the water or you throw money and the best thing is the day you buy your boat and the day you sell your boat

@simongadsby8436 9 месяцев назад

Good luck with the project, looking forward to watching There is nothing like starting from scratch

@davidife597 9 месяцев назад

Totally agreed with other comment, if after inspection your boat needs plating, most of your interior including flooring will need to be removed in order to facilitate wielding and safely so you are wasting your time until the hull has been certified sound.

@davidtall7283 9 месяцев назад

Hello guys - just wanted to wish you all the very best with your new project. My partner and I have passed your boat many times on the cut and thought it could make someone a fantastic home and always hoped someone would rescue it. Really pleased you'll be breathing new life into her....good for you! Hope it all goes well and look forward to seeing your progress. We'll give you a toot the next time we cruise past. Very best wishes and good luck! :)

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your comment 😊 if you see us definitely say hi. It's going to take us a while but we are very excited for the project

@davidtall7283 9 месяцев назад

Sure, will do :) @@DuoVagari

@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living 9 месяцев назад

Get it lifted out at a boat yard Get the bottom checked Get the basics done windows secure the doors black the bottom and do rest on the cut .looking foward to following the progress we just finnished a 35ft narrowboat from stipped out to nothing and refit will tag along to watch your progress 👍

@terrycoles9079 9 месяцев назад

Hi, New to your channel, but looking forward to seeing the before, during and after. Beautiful boat with so much potential..

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Terry welcome aboard!

@kennyscouse3388 9 месяцев назад

Just found your channel - that’s some project you’ve taken on! Looking forward to joining you on the journey whilst sitting back & watching you put blood, sweat & tears into this. I’m sure it will be worth it. Good Luck.👍🏻

@darrenlewis4423 9 месяцев назад

Definitely needs blasting . Would be expensive but the right way to go for sure.

@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living 9 месяцев назад

That is a lovely boat its got great potential very unusual design it will be the talk of the town when done up 👍

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Hope so! Welcome aboard

@lescampbell4196 9 месяцев назад

Major job there. Beautiful shape, can't wait to see it finished

@closer2theheart684 9 месяцев назад

That is a very unique looking canal boat, just an absolute beast. It's going to be amazing when restored.

@theelectricnarrowboat6639 9 месяцев назад

Oh, good. That boat's been sat abandoned for ages. I turned it around earlier this year with my boat when it was on the other side of the canal having been set loose by vandals. I still have the scratched paintwork to show for it! I'm still in the middle of a sailaway fit-out (those at least have windows, doors, paint and motors) after almost 2 years, so I wish you the best of luck.

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for saving our tooshys. If you ever come past us again stop in and say hi will have to get you a beer 😉🍻

@phillipherbst6357 9 месяцев назад

That is one huge task that you have ahead of you. I have been watching "Mick Blackley SandBlaster". He is also in your neck of the woods somewhere. You might get some tips from him. Unfortunately until you get the boat either moved or looking less like a derelict, you are going to have vandals causing some grief for you. The best of luck with the project. it will be interesting to see how you get on.

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Hey! Thanx for the tip will look into him and sus things out for sure! It's going to be a while before things go from worse to ok but we slightly mentally prepared for that 🙂 stay tuned

@sylviamolyneux-carr214 4 месяца назад

If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for this widebeam would love to see your end result

@joygreenlees209 8 месяцев назад

Seen this boat many times on other Vlogs over the last few years. Good on you two for giving it a go.

@howardcornwell9841 9 месяцев назад

I'm glad to see this boat being rescued it could be stunning! I wanted it but too old a knackered to attempt it, so good luck it will be a stunner ❤️

@Matthias9319 9 месяцев назад

You need to get that boat out of the water and either sandblast it or grab a needle hammer do every section yourself, i will be following you though. Good luck ;)

@Lifesgood427 9 месяцев назад

This is a massive project, well done for taking it on, looking forward to seeing all your efforts an updates, good luck !

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@gilbertmercado462 9 месяцев назад

First time seeing you both working on a long boat renovation. What I like especially that it is a bit wider than other long boats I have seen in other videos of long boat renovations. Good work going on and wish you all the best with your work. I like the romance of the longboat living. Until the next video have a good week.

@gavinralph2910 9 месяцев назад

great project, preparation, preparation oh and did I mention preparation. This is going to be the key to doing this boat to a good standard (not worth doing otherwise) wish you luck, will be an amazing boat when finished...looks a good strong design too!

@moose6676 9 месяцев назад

Hi looking forward to your exciting journey, I’ll be watching as yous go along. I’m sure that you have heard this countless times, if yous can get the boat out of the water, dry dock, at least get it water tight. Best of luck 👍🏻👍🏻

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard our journey and thanx for watching 🙌

@ron7447 9 месяцев назад

Good luck with this adventure. Wish you much success. I'm in the states but i love the canal boats. Definitely a trip across the pond is on my bucket list. Take care.

@Cheekymonkey1 9 месяцев назад

Good night everyone glad that you are saving a old narrow baat good luck

@user-ww2xc4mn9s 9 месяцев назад

Was good hearing SA accent. Only ever see South Africans take on such big task with attitude of "its not so bad" and then work hard to get it sorted. I am a full time van lifer and wish you guys well.

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thanx for your comment and watching. We all love a good task don't we 🤣

@redjacc7581 9 месяцев назад

cool, thats going to be really nice when finished, its pretty big.

@jamespayne8781 9 месяцев назад

That’s going to be a lot of work but the potential is over the top. What a find. Kinda like a gypsy of the water.

@peterholmesgavleman 9 месяцев назад

I’ m very interested to watch your progress. I wish you all the very best of luck. 60 years ago, our family used to have a 27 footer cruiser on the ground union. Just outside Leicester at Thurmaston and we as a family used to spend almost every weekend on the boat, especially during the summer and all of the school holidays.

@andrewbrown6705 9 месяцев назад

Stop messing about, that boat need shoot blasting will save 100 of hrs of work and do a proper job it will also show where you have bad corrosion problems that may need repairs, painting on top of rust is a bad idea you will never do a good job on that without shot blasting it.

@miltamener 9 месяцев назад

That looks a big project, looking forward to watching the journey!

@darrenparker8359 9 месяцев назад

Before you spend 1000£'s I'd get her to a dry dock & get a survey. That's what I'd spend my 1st £'s on. Good Luck with your project 👍🏻

@davidday6838 9 месяцев назад

What a project you two have taken on 😮 I have done six boats now but that's a monster, i do wish you all the best, it would be interesting to find out some history on the boat I'm sure that might have been a commercial craft.

@mitchchandler1529 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love the shape of it! Inside and out❤. The hummer of narrowboats

@gonzo_the_great1675 9 месяцев назад

Quite the project. A lot of surface rust there. I'd be looking at getting it out of the water and sand blasted inside and out. The inside looks like it needs it more than out. Particularly as the inside metalwork is going to get boxed in/covered up. And you will not see problems occuring. So giving it the best chance up-front would be better. And once out of the water, you can do a proper hull survey. (Which you can do yourself with an ultrasonic depth tester.) And address any issues.

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Hi Gonzo thanks for the tip on the ultrasonic tester will definitely check that out! We will be taking her out the water asap to sandblast and paint. This in itself was a challenge to organise. Thanks for watching :)

@1dkappe 9 месяцев назад

With the vandalism, you will be making lots of backwards progress unless you get it to a marina or boatyard.

@scottbellisle5581 8 месяцев назад

I would love to have a canal boat. So much room inside. Good luck and make it happen, one day at a time.

@marksaint-john3722 9 месяцев назад

Maybe it's looking back thru rose tinted glasses but Jack Warner was a comforting sight on our TV screens. Rest in Oeace Jack and thankyou.

@ArgusWolf1 5 месяцев назад

You're amazing, Duo Vagari!!! Very nice and good and wonderful ideia. And I bet that it'll work very fine. Happiness to you.

@alfredrondorf8717 9 месяцев назад

Heilige Mutter , da habt Ihr beiden euch aber etwas vorgenommen 🫠 ! Aber der Erfolg ist immer mit den Mutigen , Ich werde mit Genuß euer Projekt verfolgen , alles Gute für eurer Projekt 🫠🫠🫠 ! ❤

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much 😃

@recipecollective.1uk 9 месяцев назад

Wow this is some project, looking forward seeing how it all goes 😎

@drlong08 8 месяцев назад

I'd blast that hull completely and see what shakes out. Good luck to you both on what I hope will be a great build out!

@davidschank956 9 месяцев назад

Yes I do agree with your one commenter the boat needs to be dry docked and sandblasted and painted Because it will last and save the two of You a lot of time and heart ack.! It's something you should consider.!! Love The boat it has so much pro ten shell.!! If done like that it will make the re- build so much faster and you will get Way better results.!! I think it's going To be a gorgeous looking boat onice It's done.!! Crack-on. From the U.s.a.!!

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

All the way from u.s.a! Thanx for watching! love how you said potential 😁 very clever 😂 I might have to steal it!

@stephenpyner4156 9 месяцев назад

Hi guys , I'm new to the channel, hope you enjoy the journey of rebuilding your boat and that you get it just how you want it

@alxgu198 9 месяцев назад

Love it. Looking forward to following your progress 😁

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!! 😊

@rvierra7235 4 месяца назад

Along with my family, we were lucky to spend 4 days on a canal boat. We were on the Avon River (sorry...River Avon). It was one of the best vacations we had, the kids were small 5 and 7 years old, over 20 years ago and they still talk about what a great time they had. I think before long, we (or they) will return to England for another visit to include a canal boat adventure.

@fanclku9928 9 месяцев назад

can't wait to c what it looks like when done....keep it on. oh yeah!!!

@MrLindegger 9 месяцев назад

Good luck my Soutie friend!😊

@jimwilder5578 9 месяцев назад

Need to take it somewhere and pull it out of the water to get it inspected. Easier to build on dry dock good luck It's gonna be beautiful when you get it done.❤

@dk4622 9 месяцев назад

You won't regret buying or renting a industrial sand blaster and paint gear and hiring a friend to help for a few days. Good luck.

@garrickmartin7707 9 месяцев назад

It's a great space guys. Should be very cool when you're done. I agree with the comments below. Take it to a boatyard and get it sand blasted inside and out. You'll be impressed.Then windows and doors tout suite. Then you can chill a bit and take your sweet time. Lotsa luck. I'll be watching!

@MaverickBlack412 7 месяцев назад

I'm from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, CAMPO GRANDE neighborhood, be happy

@MyLife-lg6tg 6 месяцев назад

When I worked on such rust removal projects, in the US Navy, we used an air driven needle gun. This very noisey instrument made short work of lots and lots of loose rust and paint, as well! Dan S. From Michigan & Texas USA

@RobinMuirhead 9 месяцев назад

That is a really good barge love the style and build should be fantastic when done!

@TheCiaMKultra 8 месяцев назад

You should keep the ferns plants and put them back in pots as part of the interior Aesthetics with a great story of all the hard work put into the project . Good luck , looks like fun!

@DuoVagari 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Yes definitely holding on to the ferns we have already rescued them and potted them at home waiting to go back in the boat when she’s completed 😃

@victorpatrick2812 9 месяцев назад

Going look amazing when it's done

@lynstoneham 9 месяцев назад

Massive project good luck

@theislerider9513 9 месяцев назад

Hi, I learned 3,5 years to build these generators... and.. there is a cable, running to an metal stick... that it pushed into the ground and that gives you the proper contact to earth or the minus. There is a screw somewhere, to connect the cable to this metal frame. That is the difference to the compact Honda or other little generators. Get informed or read instructions... (If fuelstations got their fuel.. you can see, that the driver runs a cable to "minus", to avoid problems with the plus/minus ground earth.. that can result in a spark.. Best regards from Berlin, Germany

@christinamackinnon864 9 месяцев назад

Hi. So happy I came across your channel. Can't wait to see your progress on your narrow boat.❤

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!! :)

@namzoza 4 месяца назад

I am very interested in the project and i can’t wait till it finish, lets go

@garymucher4082 9 месяцев назад

This looks like it will be an interesting refurbishing project. I'll be waiting and watching...

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Might take us a while but thanx for watching

@nealgosling4597 9 месяцев назад

Looks a good project, blank canvas ,, but definitely get it to a boatyard and lifted out for survey , Hull thickness etc before you start any renovations,

@imuayachtcharter7940 8 месяцев назад

Acquisition so many only dream about. Congratulations 🎊! and good luck

@scx7831 9 месяцев назад

Dry dock, bottom repair and maintenance, thruster, internal combustion and electric drive from the stern.......... Pozdrawiam z Warszawy.😁

@coltonupchurch4368 9 месяцев назад

Cool boat

@flybywire5866 9 месяцев назад

It looks like a wide beam? I guess it really wants to get to know a sandblaster up and personal. Doing that by hand is a never ending job.

@snowflakemelter1172 8 месяцев назад

I have rebuilt boats and had one moored in the same basin a 5 years ago Its very rare to find a wreck like this that is cost effective to restore , this isnt a boat that has been hidden, its well known and so is the basin, you have to work on the basis that the hull is scrap , to buy as an amateur without a survey is not a good idea, i reccomend you dont spend any money on it until you find out if it is a doable project or you need to cut your losses.

@sr3d-microphones 9 месяцев назад

Good luck with your new venture, looks like I'm here for the start of the new journey. I'm sure once the rest of the narrowboat community get wind of your adventures, they'll soon be on board with ya. Subbed!

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching hopefully we shall keep you entertained along the way with I'm sure a lot of issues and a lot of highs 😊😊🙌

@JosephDiveley 8 месяцев назад

You have a chance to start from scratch and do it right so don't over think things. Take it out of the water and sandblast the entire thing and do the proper maintence. Then start your build the right way with a clean and fortified hull properly painted. It will make the boat have a whole new life instead of one riddled with headaches. Remember to make access to the engine room and other utilities easy to get to and work on. It can drastically cut the cost of repairs and repairs are ALWAYS needed on a boat. Don't skimp when it comes to water and black water tanks because the bigger you make them the less hassle you will have.

@brucedunn8433 3 месяца назад

I agree with most of the comments about getting it out of the water. Sandblasting and for sure doing the bottom repairs and painting. I envy you I would love to do a project like this. Wish you all the luck in the world.

@paulburgess324 9 месяцев назад

Good job and good luck.

@as-zalika_tv 8 месяцев назад

Hi guys. I am Ardi from Indonesia. I am very glad to see your video. I never see the video like this before. I usully see the car or truck modification. What you make is very awsome. Good job. Keep up making something new. ❤

@laurahaughton4523 9 месяцев назад

Hi, just found you guys and your project looks very interesting, looking forward to following your journey. Take care 🌸

@robertstevison1448 9 месяцев назад

Glad I found you at the beginning sees like a harrowing adventure you have undertaken best wishes for yall

@craigshrimpton5765 9 месяцев назад

Love it. Switch it on on the other side woman.😂 I can't wait to see the progress on this.

@frankwillet1609 3 месяца назад

Looks like an interesting project. I look forward to following your journey. Congratulations!🇬🇧

@DuoVagari 3 месяца назад

Many thanks!

@NAMCBEO 8 месяцев назад

Short of iron hull plate corrosion and scaling ,causing thin wall pitting issues, it's built like a WW1 tank, has beautiful lines, endless possibilities as a total blank slate that needs an electric bow thruster or at least a bow rudder from the get-go !.

@DuoVagari 8 месяцев назад

Let’s hope the hull is better then predicted! Your right she is built well with so many trusses ! There is some evidence of a bow rudder at some point which is very interesting:)

@user-ow6vv3pn3v 3 месяца назад

😮 That is a big ass boat!

@jnorthrup1020 3 месяца назад

I concur below! Get it to a dry dock and work (sandblast, patch, weld, etc...) on it there. You can get it out of the water and check the hull underneath. Also, it will be protected from vandalism.

@lynhardie6291 9 месяцев назад

I just found you two. Its going to be interesting to follow your journey with your fixer-upper! I tend to go along with the sand blasting, quicker and you can see the condition of the whole boat, good luck, shall be keeping an eye on your progress!!!Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦

@kennethwikert2841 9 месяцев назад

If you choose the route of blasting I would recommend using baking soda instead of sand as it is environmentally safe and is a very good abrasive material. talk to contractors who do blasting and find out what you can. Here in California small sand blasters, which can be used with baking soda as well, . can be purchased rather inexpensively. Then an air compressor which could be rented and you're in business. My brother used this method to clean tiles in swimming pools and my neighbor cleaned the turbines from power generators and to strip the paint off of automobiles.

@MarshalStars 4 месяца назад

Oh, wonderful destroyer.

@buddysinsight9834 9 месяцев назад

You should invest in a sandblaster it will save you months and do a superb job.

@notsohairybiker 9 месяцев назад

How about dragging it closer to where your car is parked? Big project. Good luck.

@AndreasDuessca 9 месяцев назад

Take it out of the water and do the work on the hard. You have a huge amount of work coming your way.

@shortcircuit7149 9 месяцев назад

Wow and i thought my boat was a project... dont throw too much money at it until you've got it surveyed. Survey and some small welding work and other little bits cost me 5k. Thats gonna need a lot more hope you are rich.

@raymills8298 3 месяца назад

a brilliant start to a great project

@bensboatbramble 9 месяцев назад

Amazing! I have passed this so many times and wanted to see it renovated😊

@DuoVagari 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Ben hopefully we can get her looking good again!

@Neobiusss 9 месяцев назад

Good luck on repair! I think it will very good boat. You are a very nice couple!

@john3242 9 месяцев назад

Looking forward to watching your project become a great home John and marie the Staples family

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard to the staple’s family we appreciate the support!! We going to need it :) next video out this Sunday:)

@user-lh7fv8dy5j 2 месяца назад

Good luck getting it to dry dock. Best of wishes getting it without leaks and looking like you want it to.

@gemini6999 8 месяцев назад

Looks like an interesting transformation about to start. Count my eyeballs in for the long haul but I do agree with the guy who suggested pulling it out of the water and sandblasting it. It is essential for this type of hull, especially given its age.

@JimDog794 9 месяцев назад

That's a big project and I admire you both for taking it on. I subscribed and wish you the best of luck. I'll be watching.

@user-cs4bz2lz2f 8 месяцев назад

Looks like a good and interesting job y'all have fun

@nickstainer3985 9 месяцев назад

The boat was a steam dredger and the original cabin is the narrow part at the front with wide decks the last engine was a 6 cylinder Foden careful when you scrape the rust off in the bow cabin there’s about 3 holes just above the water line we left a 1 ton bag of broken paving slabs on the starboard side roof at the stern to keep the holes out of the water in the bow

@DuoVagari 9 месяцев назад

Hi Nick thanks for reaching out it’s incredible to speak to someone who knows more about her history I did find the holes you mentioned and have made a temporary repair for the interim. Please keep in touch would love to know more about your experience with the boat.

@howardescoffery4950 5 месяцев назад

Yow! you too better stay together because in 50 years I be back to watch more of your videos. Just my way of saying awesome video. I wish though you had a drawing of your vision of the finish product you would be aiming for. respect and best of luck.