433. VETUS MARINE complete cosmetic overhaul

[@glennpeters7384]

Hi james or should I call you mr motivator. The engine looks really good. I love that colour. I bet you can't wait to see it in back in the boat. Great job.

[@Acapulc941]

Your progress each day continues to astound me. Your spirit is always high and your energy boundless. That you juggle not only 58, but Sloe P, Crick and your children, with never a hint of crankiness is remarkable. Well done James. Get some rest, man. Leigh

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Cheers Leigh it’s just a busy time but I’m loving it

[@williamwright7262]

That guy knows what he is doing with the Lister. Wow the difference in sound is amazing.

[@FuelBoat]

We work 13 days on, 1 day off. Certainly get the miles in. 😊 We gave cake too, but Rob and the girls ate it 😂

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah I know the cake disappeared within seconds!!!! Get baking

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Actually, I know you’re doing the ricky festival tomorrow but if you could come to marsworth on Monday and fill me up that would be great. Diesel not cake 😂

[@FuelBoat]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt Sure, I'll bring the tea spoon and you can help yourself 😜

[@sheilajoseph9953]

James, you are doing great with project 58. Bags of energy and enthusiasm. You will achieve your goal as you are focused. ❤

[@sidewaysid]

I used to go fix machines where you moored, there's a Majestic wines on the corner, small World

[@beverleybutler7685]

Victorious vlog on the vetus!!💛

[@mishkawp8200]

The engine is looking so much better now. Great job. I can’t believe how much you achieve every day - between painting, children, moving your boat, moving the car…and finding time to chat to Rob and edit your videos! Astonishing how hard you work and how much you achieve each day!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks pal

[@MarcelEling]

Nice bit of cruising👍 Looks relaxing , although it is tough to do.

[@alisonh6533]

Have been watching the channel for awhile! Missed you working on Sloe patrol. I am SO glad am able to watch project 58. I am not normally into this kind of work, but you have made the process enjoyable. All the best on the build!

[@suecox2308]

Sloe Patrol looks lovely with her flags flying!

[@christinegibbins6105]

Really enjoyed seeing Sloe Patrol on the move. Great time of year with the days getting longer. Take care.

[@melanie1171]

whoever mixed that paint colour up needs to go to specsavers lol its nothing like great job mate

[@MrJezster]

My personal life over took me for a while and had to step away from the channel. I've returned and SP looks awesome, plus you are doing it again with Project [57|58]. Your dedication to your family and your projects are a credit to you.

[@catherine3902]

How lovely to see you relaxing and enjoying a beautiful, peaceful cruise after all your hard work. 😊. The new engine on Project 58 looks just grand too. Hope you enjoyed a peaceful night and managed to get something to eat. 😊

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yep all good thanks - see you later

[@kathrynaston6841]

I think you work harder now than you did with a full time job. Where is Carol thaws days?

[@1258-Eckhart]

What a whirlwind schedule including a brief interlude in the swimming pool changing rooms. I'm probably overthinking something, but the Lister now has a healthy ringing sound to it as if it has been relieved of a ton of sludge. It's like somebody blew its nose.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I thought that yesterday - like it’s cleared it’s throat

[@kevinmartin3859]

Coming on nicely James

[@darrenraymond5334]

Great work

[@stuartcrompton4582]

Most of your recent vids are like watching paint dry 😂 you have worked like troopers the both of you it's looking Great

[@baz-wc4fi]

Engine looks Good! James well done.

[@williamlanark3038]

Ya did a nice job on the engine Mate! You've done a great job on the boat underbelly as well. All the best.

[@shaunbarton-collins1180]

When you consider the engine before and now, it's amazing.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I know - it’s hard to imagine this was submerged

[@rickonnye2001]

Good painting 😊nice video 😊well done 😊thank you

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks

[@anthonywillis7613]

Happy but very busy Days James.

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

What a nice break from crawling under Project 58. Beautiful day for a cruise even with the locks I’d think. Your a good dad! 😊🤗 Kathy

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I got badgered in to taking them swimming - not dad of the year by a long way!! Thanks though

[@johnedwards1685]

Nice engine, well worth looking after. Hope to see you at Crick. I’ll buy you a doughnut.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

A donut !!! Hell yeah

[@sarkybugger5009]

Ooh, shiny! I'm liking the Tyrolean effect. Very 70s. 🤣

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s working though, like most things from the 70s

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt You have a job? 😁

[@karenkartz3163]

Husband was car PRO car painter for 15 years, most reds yellows,and orange some blue with pearl content are typically quite transparent.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah I fear that, more coats then

[@stuartmcanally366]

Loving these daily vlogs keep it up mate from Julie and Stuart

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Hello Julie and Stuart. As per your request, I will continue to upload daily vlogs.

[@seacombe2379]

engine is looking well james im impressed on your work and pace too

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Cheers bud

[@cherryturner9143]

Another great video can't wait for the next one

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video thanks lee

[@mandycoleman1394]

I want to say something like “ well that was a pile of poop” but I don’t want any one taking my words seriously ! Im being a little rebel James . Hope you had a great evening with Rob ! Catch you on the next one x

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks Jayne

[@mandycoleman1394]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt lol any time x

[@RaP22]

How do you juggle the car between moorings..

[@peterlondon2217]

How long was the boat Valkyrie at the end, it seemed to go for most of your walk….

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Haha!! It’s about 58ft I reckon - maybe 62!! Nice colour scheme on that one

[@MartinBogomolni]

What's going on with the boat with all the trash on it ( and the knackered hull? )

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m guessing that’s someone’s home

[@MartinBogomolni]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt how does the canal trust react to boats that don't look maintained? Is there assistance available?

[@Subgunman]

Wonderful progress on the boat! Not knowing the laws of the canals written and unwritten but if permissible a bicycle could save you some time from walking back and forth. A bicycle rack on both the car and boat is a way of transporting it between usage. As for the engine, as a gag you could have a sign maker do a transfer of the CAT logo that you could place on top of the engine when finished or "KITTEN" or KIT for short in the same font. BTW that Bimini top you have on your boat reminds me of the tops we used up in the Great Lakes on our boat. We had full zippers sides where we could tent up for the night and sleep an additional two on the stern. The windows could be replaced with screens for those warm nights to keep out the flys and skeeters. Memories!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’d love windows on my Bimini - bikes are fine but a hassle living like I do

[@steveroperfilms]

Seeing as it is a working engine down a hatch, why worry about painting the bottom of the sump. Hopefully you'll never see it again. Anyway good progress. Cheers from Bali.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah I’m not caring about that - but I would like most of the lower covered and protected

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Bali !!! Wow

[@delukxy]

Certainly wouldn't recommend that paint to anyone although it might spray OK. No density and no gloss. The paint shop didn't treat you well IMO. As I said, tractor paint would have been much better. The finish is more like plastic. If you fancy a coat of clear gloss on it, Halfords do a clear engine paint.

[@PinkLittleElephant]

I’ll be honest … I can’t quite see the point of making the engine look pretty…. but hopefully that will encourage you to maintain it a bit more diligently than the poor Lister on Sloe Patrol :-)

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’ll defo look after the vetus better. The point is to make it the best it can be given the situation. If I do that throughout then I’ll be in a good situation. Besides, once the engine is back in, she ain’t coming out again

[@team-118]

1st ..

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Congratulations

[@Antonp21654]

The more you paint that engine, the more it looks like a Cat. engine and less like a Vetus engine.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah it’s cat for sure - but this is vetus yellow

[@Antonp21654]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt Understood. Cheers! Keep up the good work!

[@shaunbarton-collins1180]

yellow is one of the worst colours for covering...

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

You’re right - wish now this was a beta marine dark green or red