BRIDGEWATER CANAL BREACH Where Did The Widebeam Go? 2 Part Epoxying Our Narrowboat Feb 4th Update

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

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[@joffey1212]

That was a narrow escape,josh nearly got dirt on his hands😊😅😂

[@ChrispBacon4200]

What Josh is getting dirty oh no not his hands 🤣

[@jesser007]

Easy now... That is the most work I've ever seen him do! 👍 But you know how it can be. More of a safety concern/liability on a jobsite than help. But never give up, one can only get better and more skilled with trying new things!

[@man350z]

I think it's great that Budget dad was there to help too. Yes Josh it's great when you have an end to where the wide beam went. News agencies very seldom finish stories, So Well done Josh, for ending the story. And finally I saw your Dad laughing and having fun. He usually looks so neutral in his expressions, nice to see him having a good time.

[@jesser007]

I bet dad is a fun dude when he's chillin'! My kinda guy!👍🍻

[@STEVEPANTER-i3t]

At 4.25, Vivien and Marilyn - well, there's a triplet, Audrey! We bought her from the same family owned hire company based at Uplands Marina, Anderton. They're named after 50s/60s screen legends Vivien Leigh, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. We cruised Audrey on the Bridgewater twice last year. The breach is such a tragedy.

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Absolutely brilliant. Great seeing all the friendship and interaction. Josh you are really developing well as a documentor of narrow boat life. ❤❤❤❤

[@Risingstar0324]

Good to see the community working together. You're a good man Will. Thanks for the video Josh. Dirty 👍

[@pilpelet100]

What a great joint effort on the blacking. Good to see everyone working together. Happy to see that the mystery of the widebeam has been solved.

[@PhilPage227]

Yours and Will`s channels are my favourite watch.

[@northerntierfpv8947]

New paint looks absolutely wonderful!

[@judithloniak]

Olive looks beautiful!!!!

[@KarynHill]

This was absolutely fascinating. Josh, personally I'm glad you were filming instead of trying to be an extra-but-unnecessary hand. You helped when you were needed, but got on with the video when you weren't. That's your job, after all! I'm glad you were able to get the cat in to the vet, Diane (Dianne?). I hope the poor thing gets better quickly!

[@stephengreen7762]

Hi Josh & family what a great team many hands make light work, new anodes welded onto the boat and first coat of 2pack paint applied you can see the difference, Glad the cats ok after going to the vets, Well done all, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Pasties yum yum very tasty.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Great to see Will visit you and giving you a helping hand.

[@helenm2169]

turned into a nice day BRILLIANT! KEEP EM COMING XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[@missmerrily4830]

That was a very merry blokey gathering on 'Olive'. Your dad looked to be in his element and glad to be so involved in all the work. He's very hands on! Well running out of paint and rain stopped play for the day, but my goodness, a lot got done. And Olive's looking great already. So are those pasties. Yum! Thanks for bringing us along 👍

[@chrissygw4971]

Love seeing everyone get mucked in together.

[@stevepattison9194]

It's looking very good guys keep it up

[@sandrakent8049]

Thanks for great video and great to see another fantastic funny youtuber visit you he's so daft good ol Narrowboat Will and great at his maintenance work.! Many hands make light8 work def quicker well done all of you.

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou for keeping us all informed. And pleased that you're getting your boat done . take care all

[@damonalbarn9854]

Loved this video Josh was so funny but all working together as part of a team and the result Olive is looking beautiful once more ❤️

[@ashmaybe9634]

Quistel purple violet ear cleaner is fantastic for cats, dogs etc. We have a bottle, lasts for years. Apply it when they get an itchy ear and it always clears up. Worth having, cheaper than the vet ❤😸🐾

[@MrBonger88]

Wow, Olive is looking good. What a difference a coat of paint can make

[@barbaraking6980]

'Olive' looks fantastic guys. Good lad Will for welding the anodes on . I hope the 😻 feels better soon Diane, Take care x

[@OriginalMudSlinger]

Great job on the boat lads

[@johndrew3202]

Thanks for another insight to your life on Olive. Real Team work in action ! A joy to behold since we cannot share in your labours. Looks a superb job on painting, 2 coats will be even better. Keeping us uptodate with the breach and other boats is good work. Thanks for the hard work Josh, get an old coat at a charity shop to wear when you are working like that.

[@HelenaMikas]

All action and looking good plus the cat is lot's better .a very busy all hands helping video .As always terrific viewing..Olive 's looking great 🙂

[@johnRenton-g6d]

Hi great job done with blacking and welding cant wait for next one

[@raydebbiemcdonald3208]

Another great vlog Josh. I was reminded of an old saying at the beginning though, ‘Stir with a knife, stir up strife’. I hope it doesn’t bring you bad luck.

[@von739]

Enjoyed watching this 😅 funny banter and everyone getting mucked in. Also glad Fidget got her ears sorted.

[@drofnats1962]

Thanks very much Guy's, enjoyed this episode immensely.

[@kath804]

Doing a great job guys, Olive is looking beautiful x

[@MichaelSmith-ts6ss]

Great....I mean great episode!!! Funny as hell!! And I love a boat with new bottom paint. Looks awesome!

[@DUSTYPOP1]

Great work Josh today keep em coming take care

[@cheriemaaka7806]

Another great upload Josh 😊 Cheers from New Zealand

[@darrenwalsh5230]

5:48 "you listening to 2pac?" Andy is funny, and so straight faced! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tridentmusic5570]

bugger the blacking, FIDGIT's OK ! (Well, enjoyable Vlog guys, well done.) What a lovely looking old girl..THE CAT ! xxx

[@surters]

12:09 It was a glorious piece of Zinc, it sacrificed itself for the great good!

[@TeresaShaw-oh6oy]

Wow your cracking on with getting the boat sorted looks good after the first coat of paint

[@jaysmith8199]

Thanks for letting us know where the widebeam went .😊 Yummy pasties 😋

[@TheTillerPeopleNarrowboaters]

Good to see new anodes going on 👍👍 Will seemed elated to have escaped from The Lancaster Canal 👍😄 Wonder how long it will take before navigation is open again 🤔

[@garyp8471]

Great video, Many hands made light work of Blacking, and good to see Narrow Boat Will coming and getting on with the welding etc, that's his thing getting down and dirty.... Grand job alround . All the best. By the way those Pasty's looked good.

[@davidlennard1210]

Its Will, good lad, don't let him drill your boat lol

[@colin125gwr]

Olive looking good

[@SueC-oj6zv]

That was a brilliant vlog to watch, so much going on and the banter was great 🤭! Well done Will (NarrowboatWill) on getting the anodes fitted (& before it rained.. yay), good work Roger & Andy on the blacking too… Olive is looking good 🤙. Glad Fidget got on at the vets ok Diane and has her meds. Andy’s homemade pasties look amazing 😋 Quick question what is Roger’s boat called please?

[@jeracojay]

boats looking great

[@v4yt126]

great work Josh

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Yay Team ! Keep on keepin' on... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@ClownTownist]

Yay its barrownoatbill, narrowboatwill 😊

[@janroberts1815]

I used to follow him, but not seen any videos for a long time 🤔

[@davidhanson2351]

Hello from Tampa, Florida USA. I agree with your dad. Will will keep you laughing while you’re watching his videos. But he also needs to remember if that mask doesn’t cover your nose. You’re still breathing garbage in your lungs. Cover your nose with your mask. Will, we want you to be around a long time

[@rachelcamm4990]

Olive is looking fantastic!!! Hope the drops help Fidget 🙏🙏 My old cat used to have the same problem with her ears 😢xxx

[@PaulsRoadshow]

Hi Josh glad to see the first coat of the blacking went on well olive looks fantastic. I was surprised you were wearing your lovely yellow coat when the guy was welding on the anodes with all the welding sparks coming off. I’m surprised it hasn’t got full of holes from the from the welding. You should’ve wore an old coat. You could’ve ruined that nice jacket. :-( Not long now before your back in the water and cruising once more :-)

[@chillnophone2024]

Hey❣️ Thank you for sharing your lives❣️💯☮️🌞💙

[@Tomm9y]

Good to see you got the blacking done. I hope the canal can still collect its fees from the widebeam owners.

[@lisaclayton7448]

Think everyone needs a Roger 😂 I’ve got a house need painting 😂

[@lisamills8139]

Hope Fidget feels better soon! Roger, Andy and Will are the British version of the 3 Stooges😂

[@dawidgold5329]

super

[@reneharkamp4309]

Amsterdam, And than one scrape on a lock side , gonne is all the black😊

[@Kivetonandrew]

Enjoying this episode, like all the banter. Olive looks much better now the blacking is on. Hope the cats ears are OK, £100 vet bill sounds a bit harsh but seems the norm nowadays.

[@BillyKirbyUK]

What’s with tha aviators Josh? Not really necessary in this climate at this time of year? Keep up the good work though it’s great to get your daily updates.

[@jillbrown9145]

So funny when mum told Dad it was £100 at the vet . I like how his reply was cut off Was it the same as at ours HOW MUCH ??????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciabrown8301]

Another great vid Josh Olive looks very nice great lads helping you out those Pasties looked good did your dad make them if so tell to put recipe up

[@cabovermike]

The best video to date, loads of content and characters fun and games, a bit of money spent on paint vets and welding and anodes though,. Whats with the shades ? you had them on yesterday, so their not for welding flashes ?

[@norm4242]

Shouldn't the metal be painted behind the anode before it is mounted? Then grinded back where it is welded.

[@MrBonger88]

We can’t even cut our cat’s nails without her freaking out yet when we take her to the vet they always tell us how good she is. 🤷‍♂️

[@hazelmanship7516]

Great vlog,you're such a laugh,thought I was watching the 'Comedians', well done ✅ boats looking good. What are those silver things you were welding on the boat for, didn't catch what they were. Take care and thanks for sharing,bye till next time 😊

[@dawnmayes8217]

Every time you say Two Pack, I immediately think of Tupak Shakur the rapper from the 90's (sadly dead now).

[@Sweetpea-r8g]

Narrowboatwill amazing seeing you can't wait for your next video And on the plus side am made up the owners of the wide beam turned up and got there boat to safty hate the praying on the misfortune, well guys not this time and I can't believe u went to lym to c if it was there shame on you, but on the plus side if the owners are reading thumbs up to you peeps. I new your boat needed more than 2 large tins of 2 pack epoxy you do know online there's a converter for the size of your boat and layers and should be at least 3 coats am not starting on the weld filler lol x

[@gregball9850]

Hi all

[@markloader8585]

Haha ya dads Tupac joke went over ya head. Got me though 😂

[@lala77uk]

Olive is looking good now shes had a repaint. Just wondering are you going to do any more painting just to give her a touch up.

[@iantitchard5099]

Question….what is the heavy block of steel of stern of the boat used …of which part of it ended up in the Canal 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andypugh2000]

Great video once again. Did your yellow coat get lots of holes in the sleeve from the welding sparks? Ive ruined lots of clothes like that!

[@CastleandHolmesDecoratingPaint]

Subscribed to Narrowboat Will. 😊 I'd love to help you paint your boat but I'm two hours away.

[@itsturks]

The sunk. Grp on the no3 moorings is ment to be coming. Out at hesfords tomorrow so let's see what caused it to sink

[@JDSmalley-ct2uh]

Yes but! What about Welding / Painting the Narrow Boat's Underneath Surface?

[@GeoffGosling]

Hi Josh is there any of your work on display at the exhibition that is currently on at the Lymm Heritage Centre. Detailing the 250 year history of the Bridgewater canal up to the breach on New Year’s Day.

[@graywake2226]

Nice job on the blacking. Which paint did you use it looked very easy to apply?

[@Amileo350]

Jotun jotomastic 90 two pack epoxy from Rawlins 9:36

[@georged1209]

Just needed some Benny Hill music during the speeded up portion.😉

[@chassidy6485]

The anodes is to let them keep an eye on erosion on their blacking. You might have mentioned it, and I missed it. Will yall be doing the very bottom blacking??

[@davidcope7651]

As its. Out of the water why not add Olives name in the red section at the Bow of the boat?

[@samuelfielder]

What makes you think you can paint the boat when it is wet? Surely, if you paint over damp metal it will just seal the moisture in and then the metal will rust underneath the 2K paint.

[@cheesy34]

What is done to treat the actual bottom?

[@kettlekett13]

Hi 🙂👍 Taylors Aboard a Narrowboat 🤔I'm just wondering why you didn't paint under the Zinc blocks

[@kettlekett13]

to stop the corrosion under blocks a bit what you should have done is paint the whole boat and then grinder where you want the Zinc Blocks and then welded it and then painted the weld and the zinc block too 😂🙂👍big corporate ship do that and big container ship they all do that but they are painting on some heavy paint marine paint's what has zinc embedded it yes they still mount the Zinc Blocks on to for added protection 👍👍

[@Davidm1fcf]

Blacking looks a proper job! Did you have to do underneath as well?

[@marinerhally]

Apologies for the stupid question, knew nothing about boats until the breach now I want to buy one 😂 What do the weights do?

[@Tekwyzard]

If you mean the silver things that were being welded on, they're not weights, they're actually big lumps of pure zinc, which is cast onto the mounting straps, and they're called sacrificial anodes. They prevent corrosion of the Steel and Iron of the boat by forming a galvanic circuit with the hull and through the water, sacrificially corroding in the process, which is why the older ones shown on the video are very worn away, and why they need to be replaced every so often.

[@marinerhally]

@Tekwyzard Thank you so much for the information sir

[@dawnmayes8217]

Question??? Is the bottom of the boat made of thicker steel so it doesn't need blacking as often as the sides?

[@garybevan1022]

Most Narrowboat are 10mm, 6mm & 4mm. 10mm Baseplate, 6mm Sides & 4mm Roof. Not a lot of boaters paint the baseplate as you really need the boat up quite high to this properly……also it’s a contentious issue amongst boaters…. Some swear by it & others think it’s a waste of time.

[@Narrowboatnumberthree]

Just wondering why you chose not to black the baseplate there was good room to get under

[@malcolmstead272]

How do you paint the bottom of the boat where it sits on the trailer?

[@iankirkham3068]

Looking good. Are doing the bottom.?

[@poetmaggie1]

I hope that mixing knife didn't come from the kitchen. lol

[@RacinRitchieyt]

i use stinky stuff for my dogs ears cleared up in 3 days, well worth a try on your cat

[@firstnamelastname-uq9hr]

i had to say that i used that STINKY STUFF for my cat and dog, it did work very well,not many peeps know about it though.

[@petebratchell2825]

It's great stuff. Even for your own skin 👍🏽

[@1961jagman]

what are those things you are welding on the boat and what do they do , thanks

[@gabrielecox365]

They are called anodes and are an essential part of the boat maintenance cycle. They protect the underwater metal from galvanic corrosion. Also known as sacrificial anodes, they generally come in three metals - aluminium, magnesium and zinc.

[@Zarcondeegrissom]

sacrificial anodes, the idea is they rust more than the hull to keep the hull from rusting worse.

[@davidkirkham6929]

It seems a shame olive hull looks great pity you can't get under it and paint that bit!!

[@Tington-q6z]

Josh why has your nice coat got holes in mum will be mad lol hope drops work for fur baby😢😢

[@BobSmith-wb4il]

That paint has a 7 day cure at 20c and 14 day cure time at 10c how long until your back in the water

[@BensFishRoom]

Be careful with your hands and face exposed near welding, the arc flash can cause your skin to burn like a sunburn.

[@stuartroyle1402]

do you not paint the underside?

[@dianepitt5342]

Josh what do the anodes ?

[@howardtwigg8743]

Have you got something wrong with your eyes Josh ? Sure you just don’t want to look silly with sunglasses in the rail!!!

[@JFW5358]

What is the purpose of the anodes, please?

[@gabrielecox365]

Anodes protect the underwater metal from galvanic corrosion. Also known as sacrificial anodes, boat anodes generally come in three metals - aluminium, magnesium and zinc.

[@JackOfAllTrades-UK]

The purpose of a boat anode is to protect underwater metals from galvanic corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are immersed in a conductive solution and are electrically connected.

[@Zarcondeegrissom]

the idea is they rust more than the hull to keep the hull from rusting worse from some electrolysis magic angry-pixie thing.

[@markbridge4049]

Why the sunglasses on a cloudy raining day. Looks very silly