335. Taking my boat flying

[@mrtnsnp]

This channel is under appreciated for the amount of useful information it provides: "Still floating, that is a good sign". 😂

[@CruisingTheCut]

I like to help others where I can hahahahahaha

[@bigmaccas1108]

I'm heavily invested in watching twiggy being done up. I'm sure I'm not alone.

[@machiavellian7490]

Indeed you are not!

[@Lego6980]

Hear hear

[@mostlyinterested1016]

U.K. Weather Forecast: It rained/It's raining/It's going to rain.

[@judithmatthews8460]

My grandfather lived in the Lake District. His favourite saying. If you can see those hills it’s going to rain and if you can’t see them it’s already raining!.

[@blairleipst4508]

Unless it’s Micheal Fish doing the weather forecast….. 😂😂

[@shaunbainbridge1584]

@@judithmatthews8460 That's how we did the weather in Carlisle

[@ronaldheit196]

Here in Miami just watching this video makes me shiver. If it's raining here you just put on swim trunks ago about you day as long as you don't have to get in a motor vehicle. Umbrellas optional. I hope Ms. Twiggy gets a really nice part job. She certainly deserves better care than her previous owner gave her.

[@lauralake7430]

With a sliver of sun, to make the raindrops glisten!

[@davidwelch6796]

I have no particular interest in boats, whether they are being restored or gallivanting about in water, but I find your videos strangely addictive. It may be your calm approach to dealing with problems, your sardonic commentary (which never fails to amuse me), or perhaps it is the general interest in learning about practical skills and seeing life on either side of the water as well as upon it. I missed your narrowboat tales when they stopped and I am very pleased that you are now getting into the same sort of saga again with Twiggy. I wish you good fortune in your endeavours.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@MikeB_UK]

In case you didn't know, David has another channel (vandemonium) that documents him creating a mini camper van from scratch. I have no real interest in those, but watching the process with David's entertaining commentary throughout was really enjoyable. Worth watching if you haven't already.

[@mkjackson55]

She is a very cute little yellow day boat.

[@teresapittman8354]

It was so nice to have a cruising video from you.

[@LouiseL7740]

Was I the only one who kept thinking, '...can't wait for the pressure wash episode!' ?

[@BuzzyMuzzwelle-m1d]

Best of luck with Twiggy. She’s Gear Fab! Peace.

[@inkydoug]

I couldn't help but remember all the "fail" type videos I've seen of marina sling lifts gone wrong, VERY wrong. Hats off to the marina crew for making it look easy.

[@rosssharp9988]

"I forgot where I put the windlass - that could throw a big spanner in the works!' (groans) Lovely, a short Severn sortie to bring Twiggy out of the water and get to grips with the more pressing tasks. "Its amazing how time flies when you are not doing very much" - you have obviously been given a link to my home office webcam ! Thank you very much, David. Looking forward to the next adventure.👍

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rosssharp9988]

@@CruisingTheCut You never disappoint, David. I still keep threatening to write about my favourite canal, the Cromford (East and West arms). Have a grand summer!

[@mrben6573]

Not buying a trailer was the right choice. You'd have to 1.) Purchase one. 2.) License it. 3.) Maintain it. 4.) Find a place to store it. Compare that to the one time fee of craning the boat out onto the hard and then back into the water. I think you made the correct decision.

[@eekee6034]

You have to license trailers now? :(

[@tonysutton6559]

What licence is needed for a trailer? I've never had to licence mine, I just stick it on the back of the vehicle and go.

[@katej3z715]

If David wants to cross from say the Thames to Wales, etc, by land a trailer would be very useful. This is a quite compact boat and modern small, trailers are a cinch. It depends on how varied his journeys are going to be.

[@johnshaw4140]

An E licence is required for towing a trailer depending on When you passed your driving test , and always needed if the weight of the trailer exceeds 4200 kgs . Also be Very aware if the combined weight of Tow vehicle plus trailer and load upon it exceeds 3500 kgs as then you will need another licence category , fortunately I have a truck licence so it doesn't worry me how heavy it is

[@spud4242]

@@tonysutton6559 dont you have to register a trailer in the UK? here in Australia a trailer has to be road legal and registered. a 6' x 4' box trailer is $140 ish AUD per year.

[@WilliamMurphy-tj7il]

Best line from the league of extraordinary gentlemen. " dress for a English summer", cut to it raining like a firehose

[@TheDervMan]

I'm not a boater of any type but absolutely love your channel. Thanks for taking the time to create the videos 👌 Love your sense of humour.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@antcullimore3550]

Great to see two blokes go about their work quietly and steadily knowing exactly what needs to be done, when and how. Now to see one bloke do the same to ready Twiggy for her return to the river. We thank you once more David for showing us how things are done.

[@dmcarpenter2470]

David: I watched this evening, a day late, but I am glad I waited. As I arrived home this evening, I had a rather annoying text "conversation" with a self-centered fellow. I had had enough. I went to my study, turned on the TV, and your vid popped up. I watched it. When the intro music hit, I felt my blood pressure returning to normal levels. 20 minutes of boating with Twiggy was exactly what the Dr ordered. Thank you. I will now not be on tomorrow's local news.

[@CruisingTheCut]

😀

[@littlechris5656]

love your linguistic skills: as you 'pumped on the pumpy thing!' - still laughing! 🤣, left in no doubt what you are talking about, love it. x

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Not to be confused with those 'large strappy things" used to lift Twiggy out of the water! Looking forward to watchng over David's shoulder as this phase gets underway!

[@franktuckwell196]

Always Heart-in-Mouth stuff when your boat is lifted from the water.

[@jedgepilbrow8833]

Brilliant little boat David and the best way to enjoy it must be to do what needs doing and get it back on the water as quickly and cheaply as possible. Boats are for fun, not for reinforcing the idea that ‘BOAT’ is just an acronym for; Bung On Another Thousand’.

[@SenorGonzo]

It’s good to see you back on the water. The yellow really brightens up the harbour, between all those dull white boats.

[@astoraan6071]

I always loved the way you combine vlog style recording with detailed voice overs. Gives the whole channel some real production value.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like them!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

I thought it when you bought it - and am still of the opinion that given your current state of life, buying this thing was one of the best ideas you could have happened upon! Notwithstanding the weather, this looks like a fairly enjoyable trip. And the little boaty seems to be in fairly ok condition! Take your time - but I am looking forward to your future vlogs on the project! Actually, I find it quite nice to have a channel that I really enjoy but that doesn't post all too regularly! It's always a nice surprise when I open YT and discover that "oh, David has posted a new one - let's watch!"

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you. I aim for one every ten days (ish) so roughly three a month.

[@petitebiogeek]

Twiggy flew!

[@mikechoppin3006]

Like a good movie a bit of excitement, laugh, and holding your breath moments, and awful weather

[@trep53]

Good seeing you working the locks again David, you haven’t lost your touch. I love this boat project your doing.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

The final scene there almost made it sound like your 'boating on a budget' - not spending loads of money is a philosophy we've followed for years! Looking forward to seeing more progress on Twiggy.

[@paullowden1643]

The thought of cruising on Britain’s longest river in the rain is always more terrifying than the actual experience. Good work David.

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

As the old saying goes, "good work isn't cheap, and cheap work isn't good". You have our utmost sympathy. My God have mercy on your soul. How much has this cost already and will you be giving us all a running total of all the costs, we always enjoys a good laugh. No really, take care and soldier forth ~ Lacy, Mike & Hamish🐾

[@meadows5367]

The timelapse of you starting the engine was one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while David. 😂 You may want to pack a raincoat on the boat for future use. 🌧️

[@barbarataylor1535]

I am looking forward to the restoration as you go along. Thank you for taking us on your journey!

[@EphemeraImaging]

Hilarious to see the crane operator squinting to see where the wee boat is! 😁

[@nickk9202]

I had almost forgotten how much work it was to watch you operate locks solo!

[@BlackOmegaUK]

We are paying for the boat being lifted out by watching the boat being lifted out 😃

[@EVAUnit4A]

When I started watching, there were no comments, and 55 Thumbs-Up. When I finished watching, there were 12 comments, and 443 Thumbs-Up. Cheers from the northwest coast of America!

[@petesheppard1709]

As you get properly stuck in, I expect your yacht will wind up closer to new than you realize--you won't be able to quit! 😎

[@geoffcampbell7846]

I've missed you David, the world has gotten far too complex these days, so its nice to be back to messing about in boats. Take care now and press on, I can feel winters on its way. 😉 👋

[@gordonchapman222]

At 4:24 I loved the triumph on your face when the engine started. I am loving this serie, thanks for sharing

[@artd.1498]

A most enjoyable twenty minutes. Thank you. Hopefully all the bits that need repair and upkeep will happen without issue. I wish you well.

[@stargazer5784]

Rule of thumb with outboards in general; when putting motor in storage for extended periods, shut off fuel line and run the motor till empty. Make sure to leave no fuel standing in the carburetor or engine fuel lines. Also, ALWAYS add fuel stabilizer to the gas. It neutralizes the alcohol in the gas, prevents breakdown of the rubber in the carb, and allows long term storage of your gas with no worries.

[@Judith46]

These videos are really worth watching.

[@jessicakellerart4268]

Good to see Twiggy is going to get some much deserved drying out and TLC. I'm really looking forward to seeing the transformation of the interior! 😊

[@Robutube1]

I very much like your realistic approach regarding the level of restoration to which you're aspiring - 'keeping it real' also makes it eminently doable. Bon chance mon capitan!

[@jeanpeuplu5570]

Bonne chance, mon capitaine ! Bel effort, cependant ;)

[@Cumascaigh]

Thanks for your time dude. I take much away each time I watch one of your videos

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like them!

[@gerardosullivan1642]

It is good to see the safety equipment well done a good example to others.

[@carolinewalker6974]

I love to see people who know what they are doing

[@bosse641]

Surely it can become a very cozy and lovely little boat, with some work.

[@57629589]

Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!

[@sianwarwick633]

Flood the cowling - plenty of it

[@robertrenwick9436]

I'm looking forward to following your project. Thanks for sharing.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianbarney1885]

I’m glad you’re back on a boat again. I’ve enjoyed your canal and van vlogs but there’s nothing like you on a boat! I’m going to watch your canal boat series again from #1 just for fun.

[@CruisingTheCut]

🤣🤣

[@michaelburroughs7494]

Good idea pulling the boat out of the water so you can work on the bottom. After being in the water continuously it most certainly could use work.

[@GeraldHanks-qo1qc]

Your engine cover is called a Cowl

[@MidnightAmratha]

Stay Calm and Carry On

[@mickyjb2003]

Well done David,still has me in stitches when you talk on fast foreward.😂😂

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@penneynoss9552]

Hi David,I had a laugh when the crane was lifting Twiggy out of the water. She looked like a little old lady to me. The windows are the eyes the railings her glasses hanging off her nose and her little blue mouth and long dangling earrings 😁. Thanks for sharing always interesting and fun.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Glad you got her where you needed to. She is a smart looking day cruiser.

[@omvaren]

"Look, they come to enjoy the show". Well, I enjoyed the show very much....good luck with your yellow tupperware...I will be there next time for the show!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers!

[@jeanpeuplu5570]

(Catherine Tate's tone) A Tupperware?? A Tupperware?? I'm a human being, not a salad! ^^

[@paulcowdroy4731]

A real boater ,so realistic. I have a Freeman 22 ,forty two years old .Empathise with all of this.Nice to see small affordable boats on the cut.We need to reduce the boat apartheid on the system!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like it 😀

[@gib321]

Nothing as miserable as a boat yard in the rain. Different place in the sunshine.

[@BeyondThePaleBC]

As the owner of a similar aged and slightly larger (23ft) aft cabin cruiser, it's fantastic to watch your progress and solutions to the same issues that I am trying to overcome. Keep at it and keep filming your efforts.

[@nelsonongai9506]

That panel above the windshield , needs isinglass sewed into it so you can see out.

[@PeterfromQld]

I love the boat, as I did Wreyland and I love the easy listening commentary but most of all I love the quality of the video. Your previous vocation shines through. Thank you David.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you ☺️

[@pointer1829]

To make twiggy more quiet and controllable i suggest a newer larger 4-stroke outboard from maybe honda

[@ianhawkins7387]

Great to see it’s all dry inside and out now, can’t wait for the updates an improvements.

[@oldthrasbarg641]

Your Videos always provide me a calming vibe, they are an easy and enjoyable watch. Perfect for a busy and stressful time. It's a pleasure to see you cruise again. Lokking forward to more of the same in the future. Thank you

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like them!

[@jeanpeuplu5570]

For me, one of your best boating videos, loved it! As a non-native, I particularly appreciate the efforts put on the subtitles, am immensely grateful for that! Best of luck for the refreshing of Twiggy! Cheers from France ;)

[@philrobinson8168]

As "Twiggy" is lifted from the water, a WW2 Admiralty Clyde Puffer is visible, moored in the background - VIC 99, now converted to a static mooring. This is one of the 80ft Puffers, built by John Harker Ltd of Knottingley, and launched in March 1945. She was paid off in 1968, and bought for conversion to a floating restaurant. A fire in 1977caused extensive damage, and she was sold again in 1984 to new owners.

[@ElytheriaLuna]

Twiggy is so cute, as are you😊. I watch every new episode with my 84 yo father. We both enjoy them so much. Appreciate your appreciation of the nature all around you.

[@CruisingTheCut]

😊 thank you

[@davidsmith-ih2kk]

If you are never going to sail said boat, Twiggy, anywhere but the canals and connecting rivers, then even a 2000 pound second hand trailer is expensive, David. I mean, you bought Twiggy so you could wander around the canals and have a fixed home for your dotage. As to first look at the underside of Twiggy, from where I'm sitting, she looks pretty good to me, David, a bit of understandable moss and such like but it could be worse. Just thinking, Twiggy is like owning a camper van like motor vehicle, small but very useful for short camping trips and Twiggy suits the same as the camper van. She is a wonderful boat, David. I know she needs a bit of modernising and cleaning, but it's not beyond your skills. And like I am often saying, she allows you to have the best of both worlds, actually 3 worlds, including the camper van you fixed up. Again, a lovely interesting video David, thank you for sharing your boating videos with us. It's very much appreciated.

[@mid-niteryders5523]

Really cool to see a boat fly, 😅 . Lucky you, I usually had to clean the spark plug at least, to get mine going after a lay off . Cute boat, good luck 🤞🤞 with resto.

[@Dave-zj1zj]

Good to see you again

[@N8pr0x]

the weather is Perrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfect

[@DougsMessyGarage]

David, I noticed when you were starting the outboard that is sounded like you were just yanking on the pull cord. When starting an outboard, you should pull the cord out a bit until the recoil engages with the crank and then pull to start. The way you were doing it is very hard on the engagement dogs and will eventually lead to a failure. Not a big deal if you are getting a newer motor but if you have to keep using this one, it is best to baby the recoil a bit. Good to see you out on the water again.

[@susansharples8555]

Great to see you back cruising ❤ xxx

[@andydavies2444]

Very informative as usual, fantastic filming, great interviews, Well planned and put together. I can’t fault this channel..impressive.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Much appreciated!

[@WeddingVegetables]

I always enjoy watching your videos! They're both calming and entertaining.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm so glad!

[@frankwerner6355]

I find it so relaxing, watching your channel, especially as I have never owned a boat and live in Stuttgart, in Swabia.

[@cinccave5459]

FYI clean your glass really good apply a good coat of car polish to the glass and it will repel water better than Rain-X.

[@marckant3611]

Hello David, a few weeks ago I stumbled upon this channel by accident, and I realy like it. It's never dull and I like your sense of humor. Also the image quality and cutting is very professional. So keep on the good work. I hope to be able to watch lots of your videos in the future.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Welcome aboard!

[@ryehiker]

Watching Twiggy get lifted oh so slowly and gently out of the water made me think of almost the exact same scene from "Apocalypse Now" but this was totally different.

[@MACMoneU2]

14:58 with the curved rails above and the curved blue bumper below I cannot unsee a face. Even the bumpers look like earrings. I bet she’ll be pleased for a bit of a makeover. Thanks as always, a pleasant visit and catch up.

[@CruisingTheCut]

😀

[@joanneabel7240]

Tempus fugit David when I’m watching one of your episodes. I’ll be sure to Carpe the diem and stay tuned for future updates! 💜🇦🇺

[@ohioclassCcamper]

Really surprised you had you use a Crain to get it out would have thought a boat that could been just put on a trailer at a boat ramp but was fun to watch in fly

[@stargazer5784]

He still would have needed a crane to set the boat on blocks for maintenance.

[@newenglandergray3002]

The cover of the outboard is generally known as the cowl. The boat's hull appears to have no keel or skeg which suggests it will have the poor directional stability you experience.

[@wickedcabinboy]

@newenglandergray3002 - I agree. And combined with that small barn door hanging off the outboard, the directional instability is probably worsened. I was thinking that the addition of a longish shallow skeg would improve her maneuverability.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Maybe there will be a bit of fiberglassing to form a decent keel in the offing. With a Honda outboard that starts without disassembling the carb after several months not running...what is the rush to get an electric start??? I haven't seen that outboard being temperamental nor "dropping dead" at any time on these vids..... Perhaps a "Kort nozzle" prop guard (as used in Lifesaving rubber ducky outboard engine installations ) mounted to that outboard rather than that homemade "rudder" extension may be the way to go.....?

[@altowatts1325]

Captain David it was good to see you and Twiggy back on the open seas. Relatively speaking of course ⛵👍🏾🏆. Stay safe and best regards.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@jamescarver4709]

While the boat is out of the water have a specialist check that the pitch and prop are appropriate for your needs.

[@malcolmjames1866]

Yeah, Carpe Diem and all that. Love it, David. Thanks. 😁

[@greentravels2850]

Just a short journey down the river, but nice to see a boat-view video again. Even had some swans!! Looking forward to seeing how the repairs and changes on Twiggy go too!

[@NoewerrATall]

What a fascinating video! A little bit of everything: cruising, locking, wildlife. That was super cool to see the whole process of getting Twiggy out. Boatyard crew knows their business, for sure. Looking forward to the next one!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grahamsunners6779]

Yet another sublime vlog David, and I love the throwback title - she flies like a bird in the sky…..

[@Dmate89]

With those bow fenders she looks like Wiiiiii I'm flying!!!

[@graemearbuckle9410]

TWIGGY is a fine looking - well designed little craft :) Excited to see what's next.

[@morewi]

Excellent video. Can't wait to see twiggy travel the waterways

[@Bee-ih5uy]

She's so stinking cute! You're giving her a second life, and I'm sure there are many grand days on the canals and rivers ahead of you!

[@paveloleynikov4715]

Expectant look of this swans would definitely give me some anxiety😂 They looked like they seen some cockups already and came for more

[@acidrainburn9613]

boat stands for breakout another thousand. Good luck

[@propulsar]

Just like old times, such nostalga.

[@geedubb-q1u]

A good power washing of the exterior specially the bottom would be a good start.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Then a new keel added to stop the wandering.....

[@nothereorthereoranywhere]

"It's Running! Wow". Always good to know the motor works!

[@gafrers]

I really enjoy seeing Twiggy. New meaning to Flying Boat

[@sidneybowerman558]

The advert arrived just at the most critical point....made me laugh.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I strategically placed it there hahahahahaha

[@judithmatthews8460]

Like those old cliff hanger adventure movies when I was a kid. Ends as the train pounds down towards our hero strapped to the rail.

[@sidneybowerman558]

@@judithmatthews8460 Then the next week the film starts just after the rope is free and they all escape.

[@FrogmanAnime]

In Oz we have a extremely complex system of determining the weather; a bit of string on a wooden board… if it’s wet, it’s raining if it’s dry, it’s fine if it’s gone missing some sods stolen the string…lol. In the UK, you just have to walk outside. Because it’s mostly raining. All in all this episode was very interesting. I’m glad your engine started and I’m glad you can finally get down to the real work of cleaning it up and filling all the holes dings and whatnot and I’m sure that in time you’ll have an absolutely beautiful to boat to enjoy. Ben from Australia 🇦🇺

[@glencrandall7051]

Now you have the outside as well as the inside to work on. Don't plan on any fun for the near future. Oh, the joys of boat ownership.🙂🙂