Are all Narrowboat walls this TERRIBLE?? Is it time to RIP THEM OUT?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

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[@lisaroot4798]

2 coffees bought ❤

[@philcomfortablydumb4703]

How that sweet lady hasn't put a pillow over you i do not know lol

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha!!!

[@vickieragle4130]

😅😂 I was thinking the same

[@philcomfortablydumb4703]

@@vickieragle4130 he cant sand no good with a paint brush he would be a mud weight lol

[@duncanwyer2460]

😂😂

[@BellaTrix0707]

Bwahahahaha

[@johnworboys6435]

Having carpet on the walls is the best deterant of condensation 😊😊😊😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

a good carpet is probably great, ours you could barely call carpet haha it was more like tape with fluffy bits attached to it 😂

[@shoreylife]

Hello guys. Definitely agree with your decision to buy new ply, the Wombat deserves it. Great work with the hatch Becca, fits like a glove. Very enjoyable watch, as always. 😊😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Hey up! Ahh what a difference it makes!!! It really does breathe new life into the room whereas the carpet was a bit of a doomfest! Thanks so much, I have to say I really do love making a hatch! I've been bitten by the hatch bug! Thanks so much. Hope you guys are all good 😊

[@shoreylife]

@TheNomadicCrobot haha. You're more than welcome and I know who to call if I even have a need for a hatch 😉 We're great thanks, just back from our hols. 😊

[@mandycoleman1394]

What girl doesn’t like wood 😂 The new ply is going to finish it off ! Adore you two lovely peeps ! See ya soon my lovelies xx

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

haha brilliant, the new ply is going to look cracking fingers crossed thank you so much Mandy for all the love, take care xx

[@NarrowboatWill]

That floor looks bloody gorgeous. Some wax and nice rug. My fumbs are filfy and they're up rippers...👍👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks dude, we are really happy with it. Sending some big filfy fumbs right back at ya! 👍👍

[@letsbefrank6269]

Your DIY list is shrinking literally, well done, pats on the back all round Crobots. 16:14 😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you it's amazing how it all comes together, we're not far off at all a lovely living room 😀

[@tomthumb6824]

Good idea taking that carpet off the wall, Chris think how many spiders could hide in that carpet. 😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

oh god...dont say that 😂

[@John-s3t6q]

What will be better, new ply will save time , but as you are trying to save the cost on the Narrowboat walls. And it is marine ply you need to use as well.

[@lovelifeloveboat]

Everyone needs an inspection hatch!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We love a hatch 😂

[@vadmal5210]

I'm stunned. Just like that, nothing can obvusly go wrong (sometimes, that is)

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha!!

[@garry9999]

Brilliant hatch job, Beck, the Narra is coming on nicely

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much x

[@lacyoflittlerobincottage1403]

Love those new floors, Becca and Chris I enjoyed the slight nod to Pink Floyd, too. Hope you both are well ~ Lacy, Mike & Hamish 🐾

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much for the Coffees, your such a lovely bunch a, it really helps out massively, god bless you guys xxx

[@fp30e]

Hi Chris, Becca, Thank you for another great Vlog. Brilliant editing Chris, excellent audio dubbing too, plus it was great to hear the "Dramatic" music. Becca, your floor is amazing and your Inspection hatch is so well made. Love the glue and sawdust touch. Great Sanding and Great Gluing all round.. Your side walls are going to look great when the new panels are fitted. Thank you again fore another amazing and enjoyable VLog. Take care. Spoolbox.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you for watching, I really feel were getting close every day, I always try and add a bit of dramatic music especially for you haha. Beccas getting good at these hatches isn't she? Take care and have a lovely week

[@justmeEnglandUK]

Liberon floor oil ideal for kitchen and bathroom . Slip resistant . Super tough had it on my staircase for 15 years just staring to wear off on the nosings with two kids constantly running up and down. You can use a water based dye to change the colour of the wood first if required as the oil is clear . Application is with a rag .

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Oh wow thank you for sharing, that sounds amazing 😍

[@sunnyrivers]

You are both so fun to watch 😅GREAT TEAM you guys‼️🩵👏🏼

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much sunnyrivers❤

[@jbzoom]

Like the glue shaking arm action 😉

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

She's got that technique down to a fine art 😂

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Hell I almost missed this one. At my daughters, just watched the floor and wall but didn’t see this one before it. I hate sanding, I hate painting too to be honest. Wow it’s pelting down here, I mean pelting and I just watered their garden this arvo. Stay safe guys. 💗

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

see the sanding and panting jobs could be kept for me while Becca goes and does all the hard complicated things 😂 Take care guys, thanks for your comment xx

[@johnsharman76142]

Absolutely amazing. what a clever joiner. Looking very smooth, and clean.🤗 Great job, Guys.😷😉

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@tikiviktor]

(hehehe, I keep having an evil thought) Chris EVERY time we see you randomly push or pull or move ANYTHING I keep thinking you’re going to disturb a spiders nest and hundreds of baby spiders will be swarming out. LOL BWWWWWAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

yes there insulation behind the walls, I think the way to go is new boards. Beccas hatches continue to amaze me what a great mind she has. I know I think it's about time I got a Titan tattoo to show my love 😂oh woaw thats nice...do you remember who? we rarely get the chance to watch other channels but there are some great ones, thank you Susan it surly cant be long now

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Lovely workpersonship both. Hope you are both well Keep safe warm dry and virus free. Thanks for your time and efforts to produce your volgs really appreciated.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for appreciating the time it's takes for us to make these video, hope you have a lovely week 😊

[@steveb5584]

Thanks

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Oh wow thank you so much ❤️

[@steveb5584]

@@TheNomadicCrobot pleasure , keep going guys

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Laminate flooring good to put on the wall it looks well smart it’s coming on now 🙂🎸🔧✌️

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

That's interesting thanks for the tip, maybe will try that in other rooms around the boat

[@janroberts1815]

Think you will find if there is no carpet on the side walls, it will get cold and damp. We have all of our side walls carpeted up to the gunnel from the floor. Just a suggestion. We've lived aboard 11 years with no damp, we occasionally have the windows fogged on a cold morning, but soon clear when the fire is lit 👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

That's interesting, proper carpet can look great and work well, our one was literally a really fine layer, so it will be interesting how our supposed upgrade will hold, thank you for commenting 😀

[@marytaylor1187]

That ply on the sides look super nice!!!! I can't wait to see the finish.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

It just makes such a big difference!! Thanks Mary, us too!!!

[@rebeccathomson6005]

Great work guys, well done - its taking shape now x

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

its really coming on thank you so much 😊 x

[@NM-gr1iq]

The yellow box is a transformer used mainly for on site tools before batteries took over the world

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

how interesting thanks for confirming what the really heavy thing is

[@estellegrove4853]

Aww nearly there guys you’ve done amazing 🤩 xxx

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Hi Estelle, its sooooo close, so exciting, its been a pretty slow month actually but were not massively far off from the last set of jobs, have a lovely week xxx

[@estellegrove4853]

@@TheNomadicCrobot You too guys have a lovely week. Big hugs xxx

[@simonbiggs9102]

The crazy gang are back😊😊😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha!!! We are indeedy!! 😜

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Yayyy thanks so much Simon 😃

[@malcolmone1]

coming along

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

She really is, can't wait to get a little sofa on board 😃

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

Chris, Nice to see you getting stuck in mate... finally, things are really coming together

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Iv done my bit haha I got there in the end, thanks think were getting really close 😀

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

@@TheNomadicCrobot I find it funny (as a guy that does a physical job all most of my life) that people are shocked at just how hard work these type of jobs actually are. Imagine sanding floors for a living…. Bloody hard work. (And a lot of skill too)

[@CaptainK007]

Wood chip wallpaper would have sorted that wall 😂😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

you could be right 😂

[@flyingsquad63]

Great job Guy's 👏

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you 😊

[@paulanderson8427]

God help the future buyer of this mess

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Exactly, god help us on our purchase , thank you for your support

[@law7897]

Loving the hatch and the flooring. It’s going to look so beautiful when it’s all finished. Great work xx

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much. It's so exciting 😊 xx

[@user-br2bf1hl6n]

Great progress. Going to be a beautiful living room. Stay safe, Deb

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you! We hope so. The same to you too Deb x

[@mrraoulfrench]

Make sure you wear ear protection with power tools. I got tinnitus through long exposure. Especially if you’re musicians. 😎

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Ooh yeah it's easy to forget but that's great advise thanks so much. It's worth the head squeeze!! 😂

[@billlewis2401]

Love what you do!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lisaroot4798]

🎉🎉another great vlog🎉🎉 I thought Chris was missing the bilges and was trying to sand his way through to them lol what a pilchard😂😂😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha!! I know! Me too!! It was quite a deep gouge he made there but fortunately managed to cover it up!!! 😂😂😂

[@g.marion5888]

Great episode and progress as always you two:) If you see any American bands play, they'll definitely have those yellow converter boxes, I had to carry one on tour.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you for confirming, is there any other reason for them apart from being the heaviest thing known to man 😂

[@RIDDX2010]

Suggestion ---- Use the floor vinyl stuff you can purchase and put it on the walls 😀

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We've just been talking to a few people on the marina that say the vinyl flooring has actually been warping, maybe there are different and safer options ?

[@Andy-ir6rt]

Hey Chris, started watching you guys the other day. I don't know your history, but how you're not a presenter/kids presenter or a voice over guy is a missed vocation in my opinion! 👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for the huge compliment and for joining us on our adventure, no real history just get a bit carried away making narrowboat videos😂

[@somersetsue]

Great job x

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you 😊

[@garrystacey7018]

Great video keep up the great work both 👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much,she's going to shine 😃

[@dougquaid]

Great to see my name, for buying you a coffee, lmao.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much Doug, so so kind of you always ❤️

[@lamperdsfield]

It’s getting scarily close to you guys setting sail 😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

I know!!! It's really starting to come together more now 😀

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

maybe bit of roll insulation behind the boards? we have One here thats equal to 250mm of insulation think its called superfoil or something like that.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thats a great idea actually for the cider months ,thank you

[@setholson6550]

Love the floor and the new ply will be beautiful also. I assume there was insulation behind the boards? The hatch turned out beautiful too. I would hope other’s having a boat built or in for a redo will add these.Chris when will you be getting a “ TITAN” tattoo? Maybe sucking a spider 🕷 up the hose? I heard a couple on another KZbin channel speak about Chris and the spiders a few days ago. I know you two are more than ready to get on the cut but we are pulling for you two and enjoying watching the progress. Susan

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

the floor has come up amazing and the new walls will really help things look nice again in that room, haha yeas I need my very own Titan tattoo to show my love, Beccas hatches continue to amaze me shes so clever. we are surly getting close now, see you soon Susan

[@garyneilson1833]

What a difference the new floor and ply walls make, great work

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

it really does, so chuffed, Thank you for your comment 😊

[@garylcampbell9964]

Becs you and Chris are amazing. You have a vision. Good job.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@oneshoan]

I think you need storage for all the things covering the floor and in your bathroom! 😂 But y’all are getting the job done!!! Love the new plywood!!!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We definitely do!!! 😂 We are planning to build in some storage which will be much appreciated!! Thank you 😊

[@rickonnye2001]

Some excellent diy nice video 😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@wilburytwist6683]

Thats the best hatch i've ever seen. 😍😁

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Oh wow!! What a compliment! Thank you so much 🥰

[@sirbrian9404]

Brilliant well done both of you the hatch becks looks brilliant keep up the great work guys 😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much on all fronts 😊

[@tonychandler6550]

Definitely over ply it but staggered the joints

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Yeah this is what we were thinking we would do 😀

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

Looking great. The new side walls are way better than fill and paint some scabby boards and may help with the gap. That looks so painful when you let go of the safety goggles oooochhh

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

I think the sanding fumes must have gone to my head 😂 I think your right...we're so happy we went with boards, looks super 👌

[@Alan-t3s8s]

bec you are the greates

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Aww thank you 😘 xxx

[@paddysandymcmillan8160]

Not stain it, wax it Chris 😄 I agree with the pillow over the head but must add, you are definitely improving, under Bec's supervision 🤣🤣 Seriously guys, great job, going to look awesome. Slightly longer videos would be appreciated 🙂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Hahaha!! He is trying!! And everyone loves a trier eh! Thanks so much 😊 We will try to make some longer ones. It all depends on what jobs we're doing on the boat really as to what we can record but we will endeavor to make them a bit longer where we can 😊

[@JamesRook]

Leveling floorboards with a belt sander is a daunting job. I don't know if they're available for rent in the UK from the big box stores, although I would imagine they are, but renting a floor sander for a couple of hours would be the way to go for me. Way more consistent surfaces, much faster and easier too. The refit is coming along nicely though.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks James, yeah we were thinking about doing just that but then good ole Nigel came to us with a lend of his so we went for it. I have to say though if you take your time with it it's pretty straightforward and they are so lovely and level. Like you say, most probably a slower job but we got there in the end!! Thanks so much, it's finally starting to come to life a bit more! 😀

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you x

[@BellaTrix0707]

Hey guys. A lil longer of a comment.. First what is the name of the Company who makes that yellow box aka converter? I will need one when I get there :) greatly appreciate as I love that one. You guys need to re-attach the wood to the battons first. That hatch is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. So beautiful. Your home will look amazing - I can tell already now. I agree with adding thin wood boards over the other ones. Esp if cost is a factor. You could even paint the new boards, to bring more light reflection inside the boat. The floor looks smashing, even the training ground area mistake, I am sure its a mistake one only ever makes 1x.. ;) Btw you can add an alarm under the hatch & it will tell you if it ever makes contact with water. Cant wait when u guys are done!! You are getting soooo close!!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

That's a great idea about the alarm hatch, the transformer is Carroll & meynell hope thus helps its an isolating transformer. We are going to be painting over the walls in a white a thi k now there all nice and flat, hopefully that will bring some depth to the room,thanks so much for your comment

[@tinaharding5613]

Hi u2, we had the same carpet on our narrow boat walls took it off got some new board and painted it with cuprinol any outdoor paint will do but definitely use outdoor paint because that board does get slightly damp because it's cold outside and warm inside 😊xx

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Ooh thanks so much for this Tina. I had a look at cuprinol after you mentioned it for the steps too so that's the plan for them as well. That's really helpful, thanks so much. I hope you guys are doing well after moving off xxx

[@tinaharding5613]

@@TheNomadicCrobot hi becca, we're doing great in our new mooring if it wasn't for work we would be off cruising, we constant cruised a long time ago I definitely recommend the Shropshire union and the Llangollen in Wales absolutely stunning. Your boat is looking lovely, the yellow box thing is a transformer and they are bloody heavy. Xx

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Aww that's great, I'm glad to hear that. Hopefully you guys get some time to do a bit of cruising still though? Oh thank you, they sound lovely. I've always wanted to go to the Llangollen 🥰 Shropshire sounds gorgeous too. Thanks so much, she's coming along nicely now! Oh my god, sooooo heavy!!! 🥵 xxx

[@bigKDL]

My advice just glue the new boards to the originals so no screw or nails to cover over

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We were wondering about doing this however I'm a bit reluctant incase for any reason you ever need to get behind the walls, it would mean having to rip them off. I think I may have come up with a cunning plan though to get round the problem!!

[@imdigitalmedia]

You'll go blind doing that Chris! The yellow box doubles up as a sandwich box, should come with a thermos flask...trust me.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Oh woaw so there could actually be some food I side it??? I'm grabbing a screwdriver 🪛

[@BellaTrix0707]

Can you guys please let me know the name of the converter you are using (aka "the big yellow box")?! Purrdy pls. Cause I will need one of them :)

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

the transformer is Carroll & meynell. Hope this helps,thanks for asking 😃

[@justmeEnglandUK]

B@q so expensive for plywood try a local timber years or may be a plywood stockiest nearby

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

It is but fortunately for us I priced it up beforehand and they had a particular reduction on that ply so it was the cheapest option nearby to us 😀 Winner!! I would normally opt for a timber yard though as you are right they are loads cheaper normally 😊

[@alanjohn6355]

Think you need to alter your screen name to "The B+Qbots" Chris should be the "BodgeBot" and Becca "The fix it after he messed it bot" 😉

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha!! B&Qbots definitely has a ring to it!! 😂 Hah! Aww....

[@greeneye3907]

What swan and duck food do you buy? Does it float? Do u have a link for it?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07R9Y4KX6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

hope this helps, its great it floats

[@LaurenceHarding-vs2ps]

nice looking floor, if you dont want the wood to shrink and the knot holes to appear at a later date i wood treat it with some kind orf sealent, dont recall the name of the stuff needed but some one will know . good luck you two slaves .

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Ooh this is great advise, many thanks for sharing it. Il try have a look into it and see what I can find 😊

[@theemporersnewclothes]

Buy a boat they said, cruise canals they said, it'll be FUN they said... crack on you will be done soon.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha! Life wouldn't be as colorful if everything went to plan eh!! That's what I keep telling Chris! 😂

[@RIDDX2010]

Little problems - Are these spiders Chris?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

hmmm... you try telling him that 😂

[@tonychandler6550]

Tie him to the main stay Becks

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂😂

[@RIDDX2010]

What a bad troublesome boat

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

we've definitely had a few problems but every boat seams too when you talk to people, it's the complete refit that has really put us behind, what a long winded job especially with bot much knowledge on how too, we're getting closer everyday though, she's going to look great

[@bringmeblueskies]

hey boaters

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Hey hey!

[@RB-yq7qv]

🚢🛥🚢🛥🚢🛥🚢🛥🚢🛥🚢

[@dexterfitben]

Wangle it more please.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Haha I'm building up to my biggest wangle yet...the mega wangle

[@agfbuilding]

See you on the cut in about 10yrs then 🤦‍♂️

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

dont scare us 🤣

[@MediaEasier]

Tongue & groove over it, cheapest way and will look good when waxed

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We did think about this but then it would mean the ceiling, top part of the walls and then the bottoms would all be t&g then along with the floor panels it would look like the inside of a crate 😂

[@michaelclark3370]

If it helps floor vinyl advise useless a couple months will fall off looks orrible Get away from paint try faux leather covers the blemishes comes in colours use spray glue to fix job over in a couple hours. Make sure it fire retardant rated

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Ooh thanks so much for your advise 😊

[@johns9121]

Why not flock it😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

No chance

[@francisarmstrong6463]

Why don’t you let Becks , do it all she as got more idea what’s she is doing. Sorry but that’s what I think.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

That's a great idea👍

[@johnnybegood1125]

are you just youtube scammers?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Absolutely 💯

[@johnnybegood1125]

ok I'll send you a quid then@@TheNomadicCrobot

[@PaulUnderwood345]

Quick tips to save future tears. (Found out the hard way). Be careful which stain/wax you use. You don't want anything that's going to be too slippery on that super smooth floor, esp. when wet (i.e. wax). If it turns out like a 10-pin bowling alley lane it'll be a bugger to live with. Unless you buy some pins I suppose. Watch out for where you've used that glue/sawdust filler as those parts, which are mainly glue, may not take up any stain and will stay the colour the already are & stand out against the rest. When measuring, as you did for your wall panels, measure left to right across the top, then left to right at the bottom, then both diagonals, just in case the numbers don't match - meaning it's not as square as it ought be. Transformers are a great safety device for those who, arguably, ought not be trusted with dangerous power tools. Not that I'm implying anything. :-D www.nationaltoolhireshops.co.uk/blog/post/do-i-need-a-transformer/

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much, it did cross my mind too. As much as I'd love to convert our lounge into a bowling alley, it might lose its appeal after sliding and hitting our heads a few hundred times! 😂🎳🥴 I checked the wax we are looking into and fortunately it's specifically for floors and is non slip so the bowling dream may well be over!! Ahh thanks for pointing that out, it hadn't occurred to me so hopefully it doesn't stand out too proudly when we do get round to waxing the floor. I wonder if there's anything you can mix with it so it takes on the colour of the tint? That's also really great advise re the measuring especially for wonky boats where straight lines don't really exist!!! Thanks for sharing! Haha!!! This cracked me up!!! Maybe Chris should have a lighter mobile version permanently attached to his person for this exact reason!!! Thanks for watching and your helpful comments, they are much appreciated xx

[@andytaylor7318]

Thank god your. getting rid of that moth eaten carpet😂😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Damn straight!!!! 😂🤣😂

[@anthillmob7455]

Thanks

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Oh wow thank you so much ❤️

[@anthillmob7455]

@@TheNomadicCrobot that's alright- should cover about four square inches of ply!