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[@SortOfInteresting]

The vast majority of locks you do yourself there are a few that are manned, eg, Grindley Brook at Whitchurch and the Frankton locks. I am going down a very quiet stretch of canal next week so will be doing some lock videos soon. Nobody showed me/us but I always get a friend to come on board if i am going through the local locks, it is much easier with more than one person but people go through them on their own all the time which i will film soon. It is all learning as you go along ultimately!

[@good7saint]

Thanks Dan, halfway through watching the video I got a call from a broker to arrange for me to view a boat I'm interested in

[@2KXMKR]

I saw a boat for sale today. Very tempting price, lovely looking, nice a shiny but just above the waterline, literally a few mill, right around the bow looked looked like an old rusty sieve. Deffinately a reminder to always look at every inch of the boats and never be taken in by first impressions!

[@justintai8725]

Great video. I'm watching this in my treehouse on a very windy evening hahaha 👀📺👍🏼

[@stephenfarthing2487]

Excellent video Dan, thanks, if you get the time I would really like to know about boat electrics, batteries inverters etc. because they really are a mystery to me. Looking forward to the solo lock operation video!

[@briansharp7053]

Hi Dan, I think the owner should have the survey done and pay for it ,then they might make sure the boat is safer,cheers. Brian

[@SortOfInteresting]

I am currently on the Llangollen Canal and this spot here is just by a pub called Mad Jacks by Whittington, It is a lovely stretch!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Very useful information. Thankyou for sharing.

[@SortOfInteresting]

Haha thanks... I am afraid they are a mystery to me too, if we get more nice weather like the last few days I will be having a proper clear out of the engine room below the deck there is still a load of hose pipes and things the old owner left so will see if there is any more video potential under there!

[@jennyrobbins440]

Fab!!!! Great advice Dan, thanks! I am spending hours trawling through cruiser ads...found a great deal on a 45footer which I'm hoping to see next wk. Hey, you couldn't do me a favour please and take a look at her if I send you the link? Don't want to put it on here for obvious reasons!!!(no worries if u'd pref not to) :)

[@SortOfInteresting]

Thanks, have plenty more boating videos to come!

[@51mon72]

Thanx for this . I have a larger budget as i am selling a house to get mine. BUT its a great help to hear most things in this vid. Thanx again.

[@richH1625]

Some good exterior shots of a boat about to have some repairs done : Overplating a Narrowboat 3

[@SortOfInteresting]

Excellent! Thanks for watching and let me know how it goes.

[@jennyrobbins440]

Ah cool! Thanks :) Will check it out :)

[@noobmaster-dm7tu]

Ahoy captain!

[@peterbarnett5389]

Sound good advice mate I will take on board lol

[@comet1996]

Great video and advice.

[@snigsnigify]

Google "canalplan" - amazing route planner.

[@SortOfInteresting]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@ksmit]

Fun little tour and tips. Thanks for sharing. More video tour and while cruising. KS

[@SortOfInteresting]

Thanks! Have you seen my new boat? I have loads of new boating videos!

[@KayakDreadgirl]

You have helped me no end! Thank you so much Dan! ☮️⚓️🛟

[@jennyrobbins440]

Which river are you on here? Looks absolutely idyllic!!!

[@jennyrobbins440]

Aw wow! So some canals actually look like rivers!!!?? I can't wait! I think I will be spending most of my time near Alvechurch (a few miles out of Birmingham) as it's very countrified there. Then cruise every few days down to Gas Street Basin in the city. I have 2 cats and am wondering how they would get on with moving every few days...hmmmm. I told my mum I was getting a boat and she's worried about security for me at night....Any advice? :)

[@SortOfInteresting]

Hello, I have a sofa bed back onboard now but for the summer I just had one of the cushions from it... See my latest video to see the current setup!

[@nicolesummers4495]

So sad you sold it & gave up boating. But what a fabulous adventure you had

[@SortOfInteresting]

Check out my new videos... you may be surprised by my recent activity!

[@mick.Walker]

Great advise, thanks, this may be a stupid question but as i have never been on a narrow boat or a canal, do you operate the locks yourself and if so who showed you and how hard was it!

[@K2shadowfax]

Good vid...nicely done! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! What 'essential' books about inland waterways would you recommend / have or intend to get?

[@SortOfInteresting]

Thanks! I try and at least pass on something of my experience limited as it is!

[@divinemadman01]

good vid's. i am very gelous. thay don't have any think like that here in perth{western australia}. keep going with your vid's. it is very help ful.

[@unclephil440]

Hi Dan, a great video, thanks for sharing. Roughly at what rate does the price of boats depreciate ?

[@jennyrobbins440]

p.s. Dan, do you know of a good website that has canal routes on them? I'm trying to work out the routes I'd take as a continuous cruiser through Birmingham....Ta :)

[@satka2mau487]

Great vids.....I`m looking at a small boat later today.....lucky as have sale money from property so have choices...Want to get out of london preferably though...no idea how to drive one...so will be doing doing a course. Probably better i pay some money for well maintained one i guess rather than get a `bargain`? how much do they de preciate i wonder? anyway.....whats that you say below here mick about re right above the waterline comment?? mmmi need to learn so much...

[@tomkeene14]

Is the boat particularly damp? If you have any books have you noticed any damage? I am thinking of living aboard of my MSc but I have a large book collection that I couldnt be without or allow to get damaged. If it is, have you found ways around it, like dehumidifiers? All the best.

[@UAP-Search]

Hi m8t excelent vids,but you keep telling us about blacking?,is this somthing that has to be done by law?,or just to make boat look better?

[@SortOfInteresting]

Yeah send me the link by all means, remember I am no expert though!!!

[@jennyrobbins440]

p.p. Do u have a 'sort of interesting' private email address I could send the boat link to? I don't want to put it on here for everyone to see or they may all want it! lol :)

[@twopintsalager]

thanks for the review , can you fit an erecting lense to this for terrestrial viewing ? :)

[@jonbirkbeck]

Where do you sleep!?

[@SortOfInteresting]

Haha

[@nathan9216]

What this on your face

[@badfairy9554]

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