BRIDGEWATER CANAL BREACH Will The Last Two Cofferdams Work? (Lymm Side) Timelapse

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

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[@DaFreshbreeze]

It is wonderful to see we have still got efficient teams of engineers that work hard. The heritage of the UK is still strong. All of you on the boats must have felt a massive lift to moral to see such a major step towards becoming afloat completed. I noticed the water level had risen even before they started the 2nd dam on your side. Not long now until you will be back off on your travels.

[@celticphoenix2579]

Question out of curiosity: would now be a good time to dredge the canal and remove any dangerous debris? After all, there's no water in it, so it should be a little easier to get done?

[@MrWarrenx1963]

@@lynnthompson4363 not speculating what I have said is fact !

[@chadsimmons6347]

why 2nd Dam took longer? Slogging in knee deep water for hours will wear (working-men) down,obviously your not one!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

​@celticphoenix2579 I have said they don't intend to clear the canal of debris

[@Mr-Steam]

Hope their boss sees your video of all the hard work they put in building the coffer dams and the guys removing the bags. very professional, well done. and of course another excellent video Josh 👍

[@Mr-Steam]

@bill3641 well it was time laps 😂

[@katjathefranknfurter2374]

​@bill3641 Why is there always someone to make diminshing remarks on other peoples work? Doing all this while standing in literally freezing cold water and lifting that heavy tarp was really hard work. Maybe they just wanted to get done with it and go back to their warm homes after a long day of work.

[@vc4154]

@@katjathefranknfurter2374 well said, we must all stop the judgement of others and come together to raise the vibration away from darkness and fear, try every day to see the best in everyone and every situation. This is how things will improve world wide.

[@fatroberto3012]

@@katjathefranknfurter2374 I'm pretty sure it was a joke.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

They have done a fantastic job

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Those men building the dams, “Poetry in motion” 👏👏👍😀

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

They are doing a great job

[@MrRobbyc]

It was me that met you today and was flying the drone with the funky wrap and the clip on skids , sorry for using your airspace 😂😂😂😂 keep up the great content and it was nice to meet you 👍👍👍

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Nice to meet you too. We have meet so many good people through this disaster, some people are amazing through a crisis

[@MrRobbyc]

@ decent people definitely show their true colours at times like this , ignore and block the haters , they’re not worth your time or energy , I’m sure your channel will keep going from strength to strength 👍

[@5581debdo1]

Brilliant footage! Enjoying seeing your subscription numbers growing. So well done. I wish everyone that watches would press the subscribe button. Thanks Josh. X

[@AmazingJane137]

Looking at the Wikipedia entry for Cofferdams is really fascinating. Coffer comes from the Latin Cofinus meaning basket. Also of interest…the guys down in the canal bed are wearing dry suits as you may wear for diving. Coffer dam building may require quite a bit of underwater construction so I believe we are looking at an extremely skilled group of men not simply scaffolders. Fantastic vlog! Thanks.

[@janetcutts7921]

That's what I thought 👍

[@jillybe1873]

I was just wondering about this, being a linguist! Thanks

[@hara3435]

Yes , I so appreciate "can do" men.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

It was so interesting to watch and got both the dams up very quickly. Very professional guys

[@mittfh]

"Cofinus meaning basket" - also the source for coffin (15th century) and coffers (14th century). Interestingly, for about a century before the funerary sense, coffin meant a pie crust...

[@chrisdalby4140]

Hi Josh, Diane and Andy, the company I used to work for about 45 years ago, we had a contract with a company in Ferndown in Dorset called ‘Leigh Flexibles’, they manufactured these flexible dams. We made dozens and dozens of those frames for them. (Similar design). Great that you are keeping us informed on the progress of getting you guys afloat, hopefully not too long now. All the best, Chris

[@janetcutts7921]

That's great do you know who they sold them to I am from Dorset not far from Ferndown its a military area just curious that's all its very specialised

[@chrisdalby4140]

@@janetcutts7921, I’m not sure, but in the late eighties I saw some being used by British Waterways on the Crofton flight of locks while they were being restored. B.W. must have been one of their customers...

[@janetcutts7921]

@@chrisdalby4140 thanks just curious because its so specialised

[@chrisdalby4140]

@@janetcutts7921, I do remember that it was a ‘new idea’ at the time we were fabricating these,,,

[@janetcutts7921]

@@chrisdalby4140 thank you 😊

[@MarkusBallew-mf5bg]

Thanks!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for the donation

[@garyc5483]

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting. As for your propeller it should be fairly easy to sort out. Here are the steps to fit it. Clean the shaft and inside the prop on the mating areas. No dings or raised spots to be felt. Clean and shiny. Make sure the key sits down nicely into the key way. (I dont think your key is a Woodruff key" you have a straight key by the looks of it.) A Woodruff key looks like circle chopped in half. Take the key out and make sure it slides though the key way in the prop nicely. It should sit on the bottom of the ways in both parts. Slide the prop on the shaft with NO key. The prop should slide on the shaft to within a couple of mm of where it needs to live. DO NOT knock it on. Fit the key into the shaft it should be just a firm push in without banging it. Put some anti seize grease on the shaft. Grease or Vaseline will do the job if no antiseize. Slide on the prop until it goes back to where it was fitted earlier without banging it. If it does not go right up to the mark file the top of the key carefully until it just fits to the previous place. Fit the right amount of washers/spacers for the nut to fit where you can slide in the split pin. The nut needs to be tight at that point before the splitpin is fitted. If you have to hammer the prop it is not fitted correctly. The taper if fitted correctly will hold the prop on the shaft when running forward gear even without a key. Think of a tapered drill in a drill press it has no key to hold it in but still drills without slipping. Job done. IHTH. I have fitted dozens of props over my career. If I were closer I would come and fit it for you. I hope yop can get it done before the water rises in the canal. It should take less than an hour to do. ATB good luck.

[@46spanner]

Above is excellent advice, if you don’t do this then only the key will be carrying the torque to drive the propeller, it will quickly shear and the shaft will continue to rotate but not the propeller…..

[@von739]

Thanks Josh for your time and efforts, takes a lot of energy to provide daily updates. Will all pay off in due time. ❤

[@philodowd8080]

The company should be proud of their workers brilliant

[@moormoor4281]

Most excellent 👌 footage and commentary

[@Locksport9872]

Talented isn’t he. Bright future ahead

[@michaelkerr2005]

Thank you josh and your mum for keeping us all updated on the latest happenings at the Bridgewater Canal breach your time and effort is not wasted it's much appreciated🙏🙏

[@hfraat25]

Well done. Thanks for showing us. Considering its only been 16 days. Good job all round.

[@dave_a81]

I totally agree, 16 days, a lot has been done to be fair and support offered. Overall a positive response to the situation. 😊

[@gavinthegoliath]

This is just to get the boats out, it's going to be a long process to fix the breach itself, but I'm pleasantly surprised with the effort they have put in for the boaters stuck there x

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

They have done an amazing job

[@dave_a81]

@ you’re both doing a great job keeping us all updated and entertained at the same time. Hope you get refloated soon and you can carry on your adventures.

[@angelafaull3576]

Thank you Josh you are doing an amazing job and we really appreciate all your efforts❤

[@chrismoyler]

These dams look like an absolutely genius design. It will be so interesting to see them in action. Thank you

[@Justin-ee3im]

the theory behind them isn't that dissimilar from when Caesar crossed the Rhine

[@ehombane]

yep, they are. And the best part is that they can be installed in water too. In the demonstration video was an example of sealing an side of an canal, to work on a draining tunnel./ Hence, calling these guys in the moment of noticing the breach, they would have stopped the water till evening, including transport of equipment. How much damage would have been avoided, compared with the actual version of stopping the water in a week?

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Uses the weight of the water to hold back...... the water.

[@retrorevolution6534]

I just find it fascinating how a bit of scaffolding and a big tarp can hold back all of that water, I understand how it works but it still boggles my mind!

[@ehombane]

@retrorevolution6534 If you understand it why do you say all that water? it is not all that water, but just 2 meters head. It does not matter if there is 1 meter of water behind the tarp, or the ocean, I mean 40 000 kilometers of water.

[@RoofAndAMeal4UsAll]

Great work on the timelapse, very interesting! Very competent and capable dam installations.

[@geoffmarriott4387]

Love the time lapse of the coffer dams - excellent 👍👍

[@martinblackburn8742]

Its nice to have a daily look at what is being done to help you all. Thank you. Keep it up.

[@MoiraVesty]

Thank you so much for all you do , bringing us the facts and showing us the progress of what is happening, your camera work is awesome, your drone work too, much appreciate all you do, all the very best to you and your family

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you Moira for the kind comment

[@MoiraVesty]

@@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat you are most welcome

[@stephnewman1357]

It's great seeing how they install the damns. Good that they dont mind you filming them too! 👍😄 Shame all the rubbish can't be removed out of the canal. Love how you put all your videos together and your softly spoken commentry. You do a great job. 👍💗😄

[@TonyWilson-h6i]

Well done for all your hard work. I am sure the majority of subscribers appreciate your dedication.

[@vc4154]

Hi Josh and Mum on this bright and frosty morning,Good to see another update, perfect filming as usual, keep warm.

[@lorithorpe3502]

Wow , they've really done well , well done to them , & well done to you too for keeping us updated .👍

[@elizaann1888]

Very interesting. Fingers crossed they will do the job. Watching Taylors Aboard has become part of my daily must haves! Thank you for the upload. x

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for watching

[@Sindysbellasbuggybags1404]

Really enjoying watching your updates. Fascinating watching them build the dams. You are doing a marvellous job. Well done.

[@sueg1530]

Another great video Josh. Your footage would make a great documentary, maybe channel 4 would be interested as they have Narrow Escapes. You are definitely one fine film maker.

[@miajohnson9617]

Better than channel 4 !!!❤

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thank you that's so kind

[@sueg1530]

@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat ❤️

[@janegreen9340]

Good progress from “the lads” building the coffer dams - all done by hand like the original build.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

I love watching a working team. Strength, experience and knowledge, all most impressive.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

They are very impressive and quick

[@philodowd8080]

I was just thinking future generations will love this Josh

[@colindean-xn4es]

Absolutely loving these vlogs it’s so interesting and well put together - thank you 😊

[@peterbunyan3924]

Great bunch of workmen.

[@ksemery]

Viewing the Updates everyday. Much obliged Josh. From Alberta 🇨🇦

[@carolinelawrie7142]

I have subscribed 😊 excellent drone footage and updates. Fascinating to watch the coffer dams being constructed too.

[@camofilms]

You are a very talented video maker, good job

[@DollarWR250]

Yay!! New episode of Taylors is on!!🎉❤

[@rachelcamm4990]

Fascinating to see the time lapse! Getting excited to see the boats all start to gradually refloat. Stay warm Diane!!! ❤❤❤

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks Rachel

[@waynescobie5561]

Your doing a great job documenting this I can't imagine how it's changed your daily lives. I'm soo intrigued as to how this unfolds and hope your lives get back to normal as soon as.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

We are excited to get cruising again😊

[@colinbrown4737]

Enjoying the updates , hope your afloat soon.

[@davidcobb464]

It has been a real education watching your videos. Great work.

[@HelenaMikas]

Great sunny day but wow it looks a perisher.The timelapse is terrific and quality stays with my eyes. As usual superb filming .Making this video has entailed loads of work .As one who does videos I say you too have , like the workmen done a really brilliant job I shared with some I know and they were very impressed .I'm subscribed from day 1 and will stay watching no matter where you travel ,Greetings to you all 👏

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for the support

[@lilesosannaflower9956]

Great vlog, you could see the water rising on the timelapse video's. The drone footage was brilliant from the frost on the fields to the bags been removed were all clear and easy to see. great commetry describing what was happening too. What a strange place for that broadbeam to be moored opposite the winding hole, has anyone checked no one is dead onboard, I just don't think an owner wouldn't of been in contact as they must surely be monitoring their boat and its location and know of the breech, even if they are abroad.

[@GeoffGosling]

To moor it opposite a winding hole say a lot about the owner but that broad beam shouldn’t have been on the canal in the first place as it isn’t licensed. It will be interesting to see what happens to it when the canal refills. Hope there is someone on hand to make sure it’s well secured. Don’t want it drifting off into those temporary dams.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Not sure what's going on with the wide beam we hope there isn't anyone on board dead. That would be awful

[@BethW2112]

Your videos are amazing! Having survived flooding here in Colorado, I can really feel for your situation. Your family has dealt with the situation with grace. Keep up the good work!

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for the donation

[@bernardhilton3527]

Great effort thank you. I have watched them all including some of your early stuff. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chrismoyler]

BRILLIANT VIDEO!! Really excellent work! Tky SO MUCH!

[@lost_in_TheLakes]

glad to see the time lapse and kinda chuffed it was my suggestion :)

[@IIJOSEPHXII]

Great footage. Really interesting how they constructed those coffer dams. Simple but effective.

[@deskullz7409]

On Jan 1st, I'd have never guessed you guys would be refloated in 3-4 weeks. Awesome! Cheers!

[@clarelawton4653]

Great catch of the construction, hope you’re afloat and moving soon 👍

[@christopherbutler7588]

Very Interesting josh they have done a wonderful job on the canal dam .😊

[@richardbradley1532]

Well done for documenting this episode. These videos will be watched for years.

[@hara3435]

God bless our knowledgeable & hard working men ❤❤❤

[@Valerie-ic3rf]

Fantastic footage and commentary a lot of hard work has gone into this, well-chosen music, too.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Fantastic Josh. You are a one man news channel with brilliant reporting and drone shots.

[@catthommo1128]

Another super vlog Josh, you are doing a brilliant job & explaining to us all what is exactly happening, is really interesting. Keep up the great work with all your vlogs. Stay safe & well and keep smiling. x

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks Cat❤

[@TheTillerPeopleNarrowboaters]

Excellent footage, really professional. Thank you for the updates they are showing the progress by all the hard working people involved 👍👍👍👍👍 (PS it was good to hear, on a video earlier this week, that you enjoy talking to people 👍👍)

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

We love talking to our viewers that's what the channel is about meeting lovely people ❤

[@kateharl1383]

Cheers for this. Ever since you guys first said coffer damn I've been wondering how it all works. Bit of brilliance that is

[@moormoor4281]

Thanking you most kindly from English England

[@mandyshea7874]

Good videos of some incredible manual engineering and construction. Looks like it's getting sorted for all you canal boat dwellers. Good footage as usual, Josh. Look forward to your vlogs every day 😊

[@ChazzyB-2024]

Great news with the 'your side' coffer dams. Nice work.

[@amyross9671]

Really enjoy your videos thanks for doing all the work making them

[@RootsLion]

yay dams are done finally.. gd job lads

[@Andersl322]

Good to see you guys today and have a chat, love the videos 🙏

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

We love chatting to our viewers always have done even before this happened 😊

[@Andersl322]

@ I can see that, I’d watched some of your previous stuff before. I’ll be popping back up on Sunday. Hope things are moving along well for you guys 🙏

[@djjudgev]

Josh another great update. Your filming and drone footage is second to none. The dam guys very professional and efficient. Very professional and great teamwork.

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Have they found out who owns the wide beam yet, last I heard it was unlicensed and no one had come forward. Well done Josh, you’re doing such a great job. 🥰

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Don't think they have found out yet

[@janroberts1815]

Great footage again Josh, you have been relentless trying to gain it. Hope everyone on KZbin appreciates your effort. You are a Star 🌟🌟🤩

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks Jan. What a lovely comment

[@Mr_wayne0805]

Cracking video Josh. Well done for covering all this. Your videos may have helped in speeding up the progress of all the work going on. 😉. Loved the time-lapse 👍🏼

[@Scotty7268]

Excellent footage!! Thank you.

[@RichardGodson-ys6id]

Another fascinating episode. Thank you. I'm so glad I discovered your channel.

[@TheBob5ter]

Great viewing! How you are going to maintain interesting content once you're afloat will be interesting in itself. Now that you've found your forte with newsworthy posts, Perhaps you should consider other canal issues around UK.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

We are hoping people will carry on watching us or even check out our previous vlogs as we have had quite an adventure over 4 years

[@Wilko601st]

Another very interesting video Josh thank you, Thanks to the folks and Jonny V😁

[@benstutley2904]

Great Update! :)

[@guizeayose]

Well done Josh, love watching, ATB to you and your family.

[@janetcutts7921]

Thank you hope it all ends well great drone footage

[@akantiia]

Great update!

[@manonchampagne7846]

Thanks to share really nice work take care from Québec Canada

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou for all your hard work, you and everyone.take care

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks Carol😊

[@Mommles]

Josh you're doing an awesome job! Keep going strong!

[@RouxletteForReal]

😢what a fascinating story you have to tell! And you are telling it so well. Great drone work!

[@stanaz84]

I would if you can possibly do an interview with thee, chap on the other side of thee canal keep it up dude

[@AlexBC19]

Top video Josh, hopefully catch you tomorrow bud 🙌🏼

[@digitaIgorilla]

Really good to see the progress. How to turn a negative into a positive.🥰

[@fuchsiafuture]

Well done with the footage. 👏

[@ann-marierigby5967]

Great to see things are moving along. I hope Joe had a good Birthday!

[@debrazdanowicz2795]

Thanks

[@juliegiles1428]

Love watching theses videos

[@poppyk6182]

All these men ( workers ) are doing a fab job. ⛴️

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

They certainly are

[@SharonRStudio]

Fascinating!! Thank you for keeping us all in the loop.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me ducks. Wow, It's all going on now. Just watched The Narrowboat Pirate's latest video and the lovely Heidi gives Josh and your channel a mention 🙂👍

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Hi there Paul. A few people have told us about Heidi mentioning us that's lovely of her. Hope you are well?

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Absolutely brilliant. What a fantastic team. Thanks Josh. Happy 70th to "Johnny Vegas". Mine is in July. ❤🎉

[@debrazdanowicz2795]

Thanks

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Josh has wished Joe a happy birthday but I didn't see him sadly

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

​@debrazdanowicz2795 wish Joe a happy birthday from me (Diane) thanks Debra xx

[@Kivetonandrew]

Awesome watching that speeded up footage of the coffer dam build.

[@eddiec1961]

Thanks for the update there's a lot of good footage and progress this time.

[@DanTuck100]

Good to hear you sounding a lot more positive now... you started to sound really fed up, understandably... everyone on the boat sounding happier... your videos are great

[@G0RXA]

Cracking video. Thanks for the time lapses, great to see the dams being constructed.

[@penniboo5818]

Wow! What amazing coverage Josh. You've done an amazing job covering the progress on the dams. Really good content and snappy. Not boring at all. You really have a great talent in presenting.. Well done 👏 👏

[@Landieman141]

Thanks

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Thanks for the donation

[@johnthedog2857]

Every minute is worth watching, brilliant 👏

[@samhklm]

Now that the coffer dam is in can you setup a ruler of some sort so we can see the water rise over the next few days.

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

Josh has just done that today lol 😂

[@garyp8471]

Thank you for a great informative video Josh has an retired IDB Land drainage operator i found this and all your updates very interesting, again Thank you for your filming work. All the best.

[@deballen6147]

Great to see the time lapse of the dams Josh, fascinating stuff 🎉

[@PaulDavidGatford]

Congratulations guys well done 🎉😅🎈🎊🎆🎇✨🥂🍾