Why We DON'T Tow Our Second NARROWBOAT | Everything Went WRONG! | EP80

[@BenandEmily]

🎶 Benny's NEW ALBUM is out NOW!! Order your copy here! - bennyjones.bandcamp.com/album/rarer-forms-of-wandering

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Good work Benny! I wish I could afford stuff like your albums. Good thing for the sound track on the YT narrowboat channel, and your YT artist channel. ❤

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

I love the music. Looking forward to a music video with the boats.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

He's such a prolific artist, as well. I was an instant fan of he and Emily both. Too bad Emily doesn't play music as well. They could do some songs together.@@michiganmikeupnorth

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

I just asked Alexa to play Benny Jones and she did. I like that Neil Young sound in some of the songs...I think I found some new music for fly fishing for the summer. 🐟🐠🎣🐡

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

Just got to the end of the video and spotted the Neil Young shirt Benny was wearing....makes sense......also...cool shot of Alan. 🐈😻🐈‍⬛️

[@kylebromley6066]

Maybe you should build a detachable rudder for the outboard for emergency purposes

[@fredsimmons2793]

Emily's practicality is such a grounding force and a fine compliment to Ben's wee bit dream flights.No offense Ben.

[@markd3250]

30k subscribers and well-deserved! Thank you SO much for taking us along on your adventures. You guys are by far one of my favorite subscribes. I wish you all the best, and a wonderful and safe new year!

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you so much! ❤ Happy new year to you too! 😊

[@iainbrooks6558]

When towing, I've been told the 2 lines connecting between the stern of the leading boat to the bow of the towed boat should cross over to form an X pattern. It works, probably an engineering thang and you still need someone on the towed stern tiller.

[@cornishhh]

It's the same principle as a mooring spring.

[@paultrussy]

Yeah, cross-strapping essential butty-craft 👍😎

[@daveedson8607]

Recent subscriber, I can't stop watching! 73 YO great grandfather in Michigan, US. Best wishes for safe travels!!

[@orchidhouse297]

For what it's worth, have you tried crossing to tow lines over like into an X pattern. This controls the sideways movement of the bow and stops the 'seeking' motion. Like you say, not all days are idyllic, especially when you need to be somewhere.

[@davemccracken3457]

Alan is definitely the coolest cat on the internet.

[@kjh789az]

Rarer Forms of Wandering - just the title makes you want to listen! Keep sharing your creativity in 2024! Thanks.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Guys! Ask James Bruton to design ya motors that can be steered, and raised/lowered remotely. Happy New Year!!!! ❤

[@ColinWetherelt]

Y’all er jus fun to be with. This old Cowboy from Arkansas would never be able to see what you show us. Thanks!!!

[@erikrijder4949]

Practise will make perfect eventually --- The Workboaters and their butties always are a respectful joy to watch when they do locks with their whole box of skills and tricks and long ropes and short ropes and so on - Speed, efficiëncy, no movement or act to much- It all looks so easy when you see the professionals do it, right? 🤪😉 Congrat's on the 30+K - What an achievement 🍺💪🏽🏅

[@GS-ef6qe]

Before the switchboard gets jammed up… Have a happy, prosperous and stress free 2024 🍻🍺🕺

[@rotinkerbell]

Creamy garlic mushroom filled baubles - makes everybody's festive celebrations.

[@parasiempreRSubject]

Another gr8 B n E! You're like a shining light to look forward to each week! Your followers would agree, I'm sure. Michael

[@outanet]

i dont know nothing! but on the K&A we were told towing is a science, the propeller is dragging water from under the towboat and throwing it against the bow of rambler, which is attached by ropes. if the rope is too short poor rambler will just flap about in the strong and focused aquawind, or too long and you have lost all control. maybe this is why rambler was going side to side.

[@debrandw246]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND ALAN. CONGRATULATIONS TO 30,000 So glad the tow went well. See you next year. Much love ❤️ ❤❤

[@BenandEmily]

Happy new year!! Thank you so much! 😀

[@jewelrussell8288]

Lol! Your pregnancy comment did give me a good chuckle! Do love you both and look forward to seeing you in 2024, along with Alan. Love the way Alan never changes his expression

[@ReinhardvonHolst]

We love you guys. Peace from Berkshire.

[@samwright8599]

People are soooooo helpful after the event. You do you that's why I'm here😊

[@yureituesday]

Like a beautiful garden gnome from a really nice neighbourhood

[@f1dave990]

Happy new year to you both looking forward to the new year and new episodes

[@scottlomas5509]

Thank you guys I really hope you guys have a great new year to come I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. See you next year ❤

[@BenandEmily]

Same to you! Thanks so much for watching! 😊✨️

[@DenaliDad]

Everything was going fine, the sun was out, the boats were fine, the crew was lounging…then came 6:09 into the journey and it all falls apart. But you know what? That’s a big part of what makes your journey different; most others don’t show the bad stuff, but you do. You make it real!

[@JOHNMORIN100]

It's so good to see YOU_ALL living as you do enjoying life and each other May the LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS (As long as HE is holding YOU, you are in the strongest hands EVER)

[@carlwoodcock9249]

Yet again another fab vid , me and the old girl love how you keep it real and normal not like some other boaters , one pair who i will not mention , happy 2024 looking forward to more great vids . Thankyou ❤️

[@AnthonyCarter-g2o]

Love the lived in boat with Benny and his survival station as a central feature 😂 looks like Benny ‘s next project is making a butty boat rudder.Nice improvisation.Anyway Happy New Year all👍

[@nicky3989]

Congrats on the 30k🎉 Lesson learned from this one Benny is don’t run out of fuel! 😂 😂 😂 Happy New Year from New Zealand.

[@shirleydaras6355]

Absolutely one of the livliest couples living on a Narrow boat with their precious fur baby Allen.👍⚘😺❣ So happy for the 30,000 subs.thats amazing 👍👍👍 Thank you Emily and Benny for sharing your journeys around the canals with us all around the world. I still think it is so unbelievable that we are all able to connect as we do through the internet. Lovely 👍😊🎊🎈🎉 Happy New Year to you both,stay stronf,stay possitive and always stay as lovely as you are. 👍❣😺⚘🎉🎈🎊 Also Thank you both for all your hard work in order to make these Grand videos.👍👍👍⚘⚘⚘

[@pamelalambe1356]

Happy New Year.

[@mykaskin]

When towing, you are best off with cross-straps (the left dolly goes of the right side of the bow, and vice versa). Also, a rudder on the outboard will help even in normal operation. Tie the tiller straight on the towed boat will help. On sharp corners if you have someone steering, get them to steer the opposite way and the towed boat becomes a massive rudder which will help the motor do the turn. You would find it easier to tow with a deeper drafted boat as more of the flow will go under the boat, however for the weight of the springer I'm surprised the engine was struggling alot, but you do need to use more power than you would normally, and anything on the prop will make things worse. It is a useful tool in locks where you can get both boats into the same lock as then you free up a crew member for the operation of the lock.

[@SC-np5gs]

Thanks for the videos, they really great, am in the process of watching them all from the beginning. Is there any chance that you will be exploring the bridge water canal in Warrington? Thanks

[@angelaabbott6450]

30,000 that's amazing you two, and it's because your really nice people, still love the vlogs xxx

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one congrats on 30 k you had about 300 when I stated following you have a Top new year big up Alan she rocks 😸🥕🎸✌️

[@OneantasTossGreathouse]

Hello …it’s just crazy how people hate on narrowboaters these are peoples homes I’m in the USA and love watching your videos and life styles also a big fan of Amy and Wes boattime ..stay safe

[@waynethomas4728]

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Thanks for the vids and music - See y'all in 2024. 🤠

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Happy new year to you two, love being part of your lives, now get tidying lol 🤗

[@janicewawrykow6114]

I Love your vlogging about your everyday live . And especially, the musical,scenery breaks. I find the pacing of talking, quiet everyday movement, and straight up scenery (with Benny's original music) . passing bye, so peaceful to me. And watching y'all solving problems, and issues (cliff walk! Welsh canal😮) Reminds me how strong ,resilient ,adaptable a person/s can be . Wishing you two the best in the New Year . Congratulations 🎉 on 30k subs! ❤

[@paultomlinson528]

Beautiful people and well deserved!!!

[@vintagevic4593]

Fab video, fab music, 30k much deserved. Roll on 40k. Happy new year! Now I’m just off to eat a bauble (such a good word) 😂

[@stephenburnett8605]

Hello from Canada Emily and Ben - I have used a tow-rope on the water, but on land I have also used a steel tow-bar which has the advantage of not allowing the vehicle behind to overtake me or bump in to me when I slow down. It might be possible to use something similar - you can even install one (wood?) on both port and starboard side of Rambler. Love your relaxed style - Happy New Year to you both - Stephen Burnett in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

[@amedeekingchef6552]

15:35 What a wonderful garden gnome!!! 😍 Great and bright 2024 for you, Emily, Ben, Allen and your boats! 🍾💞

[@johnworboys6435]

Realy enjoyed your meet up with Narowboat Will then in the same week seeing Wi!!s vlog filming you

[@suzannepinto8209]

Best wishes for 2024 from warm and sunny Barbados!

[@triciazimmerman3522]

I don't any of my cats are as Zen as Alan. She's just the chillest!

[@sandylerski9352]

Well done on yout towing escapade.

[@jimmclaughlan2641]

See you next week. 😊

[@mishkawp8200]

Maybe towing isn’t the best way forward! Wishing you both a very happy new year - here’s to more adventures! 🎉🎉

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much! Same to you 😊

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks so much for this and all your other vlogs. Wishing you all the best for 2024.

[@davidyendoll5903]

Towing difficulties , yup I understand your opinion . My experience was with a motorbike , weighing 500 pound usually , but the engine was not in it , as the frame needed a weld and the engineer was three miles away ! So I got towed my friend's similar 750 , using trebled up washing line . Do not try this kids , I made it , thousands would not and never again ! My lovely father in law had been a racer back in the days when he was younger , just after 1945 , and he and a mate would drive to races in their race cars . These cars were big block American saloons that officers had left behind that were cheap to buy as no one wanted as fuel was rationed then ; John converted them to run on methanol which was not rationed ...clever lad . Anyway , so they did their racing day one time and his friend's car engine failed . They had thought about this before and had a length of scaffold tube , clamps and tools with them . With both steering their cars home , joined by the tube , John became aware of being pushed by his mate's car which had mysteriously got it's power back again ! He had loads of stories and had pictures to back his claims , like racing with Sterling Moss . Sadly gone from us now , bless him . How this helps you I m not sure ! I wonder if you could devise a system where you push Rambler so that you do not loose the steering and keep Rambler from tipping sideways . Two scaffold tubes , one per side , might do it . If you must tow , what about two equal length ropes attached to opposite sides of the vessels ? In addition , maybe of use all the time on Rambler , some vertically mounted boards on the sides of the boat , of some width , might help with stability in towing and usual motoring . The boards could be swivelled up and down , as needed . This idea is not mine , it was used in ancient times ! Oh yes . Guy at my pub was a lorry driver . He had the honour of carrying a Bae Space Satellite on his low loader ( towing story) down south to some port , police escorts , the lot . He drove under a railway bridge that turned out to be too low and the satellite got knocked off its cradle . One paper reported the incident under the banner of ' Satellite Falls To Earth ' . Not a tall story at all ! Laugh , we wet ourselves down the pub . Have a great new year and leave the babies out of it . Alan might have kittens ! Lol . I am jesting , enjoy yourselves !

[@glenhope270]

Two amazing souls takeing us all on a lovely journey have an amazing new year.

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww wonderful hitting 30.000 you sure deserve it don’t tow if you don’t have to Happy New Year to you both Allan too from us oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍

[@ethelmini]

Well that was enthralling for a nerd. I reckon you're right, being so close Rosie's prop will be like a bow thruster on Rambler. The chances of splitting the thrust equally down each side will be next to zero and as soon as it isn't it'll just make it worse. A long line could work better, but comes with a whole new set of problems.

[@winstonsmith8441]

You could readily tow, but as you said, both the boats would need to be properly fitted-out, your towing boat would need a properly sized engine, and the appropriate gearbox. Happy New Year!

[@timwhaley241]

So pleased to find your channel this year and been eagerly awaiting each weeks update throughout! As an ex live-aboard I hugely miss life on the water and have to make do living beside it but your channel has helped me stay sane whilst adapting back to land. Great music benny (i play cornet and got lots of funny looks practicing that on the boat) and you make a lovely couple. Emily's eating face always makes me chuckle. One small ask - please do come back up north!! I'd love to see you over the rochdale and back around the huddersfield. It seems you did that just before starting the vlog 😞. Saying that you'd probably get stuck in a pound for months / years waiting for repairs. Seems almost impossible to get anywhere other than Leeds around here (wakefield) even in summer due to closures. All the best for 2024 - peace, love & narrowboats 🙂

[@dfree1here]

Next year is going to be so fun with you guys, I can’t wait!❤

[@mikeboone4425]

We have enjoyed your channel over and over again the narrowed boating is different for us here in California and we really enjoy you you 3 we hve about 12 narrow boaters we keep tack of Danni and Joe . all of yu stay safe .

[@martinabcbeers]

Thanks for an original and entertaining video , wishing you the best for 2024 🎉

[@juliebecker6049]

Congrats on reaching 30 thousand subscribers we love watching your videos

[@eastcoastuk9705]

All the best for 2024 ben emily & alan thanks for sharing your travels & lives in 2023. that boat yard was charity docks owned by pete the boaty of the gilbert family , tesco's petrol station was 20mins max walk away. good to see towing didn't look to bad.

[@jessetadlock4818]

You could tie on a large plank to the outboard to use as a rudder when towing. Some long tie straps would work great just to tie on temporarily!!!

[@terrystevens5261]

With Benny's DIY skills it should be quite easy to knock up a detachable tiller for towing in the event of the outboard packing up. Have a happy and safe 2024 you three. x

[@ma_rin_49]

Love your videos, here's wishing you both a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024.

[@ianmcdonald6598]

If you ever have to tow Rambler again you would find that a long oar and 2 rowlocks (one spare) will be more effective to control when towing at your low speeds . ' Using the oar as a rudder blade and 'rowing' to change direction. A Bow fender would help too on Rambler to prevent rear- ending the larger boat. Lifting the outboard would reduce the drag and help the big boat engine load and avoid debris choking the outboard. Hope this helps! Happy New Year Ian McDonald

[@facelikedog]

Perhaps an auxiliary rudder for the wee boat would be a useful item that could be stowed when not needed?

[@andyhibbert842]

thanks for making saturdays the best day of the week, love you guys so much, happy new year and love to alan.

[@BenandEmily]

Happy new year!! Thanks for watching ✨️

[@michaellane6724]

Congratulations on reaching 30thousand subscribers,really enjoy watching what you get up each week whether it be history or what you build on rambler.more Allen cameras please

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

Agreed that towing is a drag on the engine - at sea we do this on long lines - mainly due to sea swell, but it also stops the prop wash hitting the boat being towed. I don't think long line towing is practical on a canal - we don't have banks and other craft nearby at sea. The idea of pushing rather than pulling is interesting - like the tugs on the Mississippi. You'd probably need a bit of a frame to keep Rambler perfectly in place ahead of Roshine (is that spelt correctly?) (probably a 2" x 4" or a 4" x 4" on port and starboard along with fixing points and a couple of securing lines to complete the rig, but it would be more like driving a longer boat than dealing with towing issues. For simplicity you'd probably want to lift the outboard out the way and have Roshine's bow button pushing against Rambler's outboard mounting pint on the transom. I guess that could also allow you to declare Rambler as a butty for cheaper CRT fees. In places with larger locks you'd be fine, but the idea of having to split the 2 boats for locks each time is still a chore that is less than ideal, especially if the outboard is not in place to use through the locks. How do your friends with Chip the Butty manage? I note that quite a number of fuel boats have a full size butty with them. That could be something interesting to study - for vlog content too! I'm not trying to tell you what you should or shouldn't do, just sharing a few musings. We love watching your vlogs and enjoy Bennies music too. We started watching vlogs with the idea of planning ahead to when I can retire and we can move back to UK so we can drift around the country for some time until we have to settle in one place - hoping that our son will have put down permanent roots by then - he works in UK now, so yes, yet another Christmas away from family - 4th in a row. Happy New Year to the 5 of you (Ben, Emily, Allen, Roshine and Rabler) from the two of us, Tim and Jalika, Malaysia.

[@RetireMentalityChallenged]

Alan plays dulcimer! That's amazing! Safe travels to you and a happy new year.

[@juliehardley9917]

Always enjoy your vlogs ❤ looking forward to where 2024 takes you and I’ll be tagging along. Big meow to Alan ❤ xx

[@PeaceProfit]

DIY a sheetmetal sailing rudder above the outboards prop is a simple solution to improve handling while under tow. 👣🕊👽

[@GNUBRAIN]

Wishing you a satisfying and fulfilling New Yesr all year, Emily and Ben....!

[@53221carvel]

Happy new year from Canada 🇨🇦

[@sianwarwick633]

Happy New Year, 🎉from Canadian too ! I regret there bring no more cheese from Britain.

[@sharoncampbell206]

What a time you had!

[@sallyannlidtka7290]

Fantastic 🎉🎉🎉here's to the next 30,000 xx

[@AussieGreyhound]

Love the album t shirt Benny, my first record in 1972

[@deliapowell2802]

Thanking and blessing your evening of relaxation = your music is calming bless all; three of you as you enjoy new years eve

[@RustyManisduckman]

I want to thank y'all for the videos. 2023 finished in not a good time but watching canal videos helped out a lot. Too bad nothing like that is over here. So I get to live vicariously on the English canals.

[@t-n-tew7468]

Emily - you look like a cute garden gnome. And yes, moving day always looks like a wreck. I think it's marvelous.

[@queenieb61]

Hope you both continue to hit the high notes in 2024🎉🎉

[@mhandy61]

Such beautiful area's you travel through. Best wishes

[@Pooky-Cat]

Best wishes for 2024 Bemily and Alan 😻

[@flatworm00]

LOL...towing is always fun! Hope the three of you have a Happy New Year!

[@kevincarolan2542]

Love the t shirt ❤my favourite album ❤❤❤❤❤❤never gets old,,,awesome man

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for the video…little like a boat train lol 😂…be safe!!

[@daviddron4780]

I haven't been watching you for more than a few months now and I just love the two of you and feel rather envious of your lifestyle, adventures and of course your music Benny!. From the mountains of Southern Spain, I wish you all the very best for 2024. 🥰

[@dianekenyon586]

Wow 30 k subscribers well done you deserve it great watching your adventures all the best 2024

[@jenesisjones6706]

Happy New Year to all 3 of you! You are the only narrowboat YTers I watch now. Cheers from Tassie.

[@SC-np5gs]

Wanted to let you both know that we were inspired by you to get our cat the exact same bed you got Alan and the exact same harness, our cat also hates everything we get him, but loves the bed. Yet to try the harness though… happy new year to you both.

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Well done guys for at least trying to tow rambler, you did a good job. Congratulations on reaching 30k+. Well deserved. Have a very happy new year. See you in:2024. Take care. X🎉🍷 Ps Alan looked a bit underwhelmed about the new year.

[@armymom8378]

Thanks for showing me new things, new country sides and making me laugh ! Love to both of you !!❤❤ Happy New Years !! From Arkansas , U.S.A.

[@SallyCurrell]

Definitely a challenge towing Rambler. Well done for managing it. Thank you for sharing your days with us. Have loved watching every minute of boat life with you all. Wishing you all the very best for 2024. Love to you both , and a biiiig hug to Alan. Xxx

[@123gazs]

Hello oh it must be so nice opening those wee doors in the morning, at least with the sun shining your panels will charge . thats so nice of the two other people helping which has managed to get it done quicker. apologizes im waiting the video in sections reason why i ask questions within the comment. All the best for 2024

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

Wishing the 3 of you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!! Enjoy Benny's singing and I mean this as a complement but his voice has a very lilting quality to it...reminds me of music from the 60's which I love and miss!!

[@chriswood3077]

Just discovered you this morning and subscribed. Love the channel, your naturalness and positivity. Looking forward to watching more in 24. Love and baubles.😂

[@danjdclark]

Holly the narrow boat cafe did an interesting video on why they don't tow. Worth a watch.😊

[@danjdclark]

I really should watch the whole film before commenting 😂😂😂

[@Portmarnockpaul]

Wishing you both a great 2024.

[@carolynbotting8658]

Have really enjoyed following you this year, you have produced some very entertaining videos! Wishing you safe travels and all the best for 2024, ❤ from 🇨🇦

[@charlenecarnes8139]

Got my first ever vinyl for Christmas Bingo Harry Where do we go....such a good album!

[@andyherbert1267]

After spending years towing boats, you had rambler too close so your propwash was hitting the bow and destroying the thrust, put it on a longer tow line and because it has no rudder hang a small bucket off the stern that will keep it straight.