Can I have a washing machine on a narrowboat | Bathroom Renovation Reveal

The time has finally come - we reveal the bathroom after the full renovation project that we started oh so long ago!
Highlights include... washing machine, tiny wash basin, lots of storage and a full sized shower cubicle!
Revisit the whole renovation process here: • Narrowboat Bathroom Re...
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[@marilynnreiter7221]

You guys are my entertainment since I got sick. Thank you! 🤗

[@lindaprince1729]

like the towel rail/blind idea .. another fix for this is put big press studs on the curtains/blinds and the other half of the press stud on the wall and snap shut. i use this on my boat and it works great.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thats a good idea - much less unsightly than a wooden fiddle bar. In one room we did a "temporary" replacement using velcro that works well too.

[@cookiemonster2166]

I thinks its great that you can share your toilet humour with us lol

[@mjallenuk]

Looking good ladies ... better than my land based bathroom I'd say.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Surely not!!

[@mjallenuk]

The cupboard door fell off the other day... it has about 50 slats which hit the ground like a bugger glockenspiel ... you honestly do win!

[@paula8544]

Superior bathroom, you must be very pleased to have this new luxurious new facility, washing your hair with ease, fantastic and omg a washing machine such a huge difference enabling you more time to spend doing things you want rather than a trip to laundrette .How posh are you now ladies!!! :-) well done. Because you laugh so much, it makes me smile, thank you.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We are really happy with it. It was good to talk about it and realise how far we've come!

[@lloydbaker7104]

Love the giggles, and say it, you need to close the door to "stir the pot"!

[@viviennebrooks3055]

Same washing machine cant do without one. I took off the door into our bedroom from the walkthrough and put in a curtain so t feels like a swish en suite! If we have visitors we pull the curtain, but of course keep the door from the living area to the walk through! I used the same curtain as blunds so it looks ok!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Snap - we have a curtain between our bedroom and the living area too in the same material as the curtains!

[@robertbannon9167]

I think this is one of my favorite videos of the comedy team of giggles and giggles. Everything seems to have turned out very well. The towel in lieu of a door is an excellent solution. Take a bow . . . well done! Excellent attention to detail. Take good care!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks Bob, thats kind of you. We are very happy with it.

[@wsatnutter9674]

great job

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@MichaelsMustang]

It is good to see the finished product, you have made the bathroom so much more practical, that shower was tiny !!! Added a washing machine and created lots of storage, well done. 👩‍🦳👩‍🦰😺😽

[@micheleoftheoaks5506]

What a difference the shower makes. Thanks for the bathroom tour. It couldn't have been and easy rehab considering the space you had to work in.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Working in a small space was very challenging and not something we fully understood before starting.

[@shawnrossignol111]

Awesome, and very well done Ladies. Who knew bathrooms could result in such fun laughter. It was so infectious you had me crying along with you.

[@grannylyn757]

Wow! I'm very impressed with your carpentry skills!! You girls really upped your game! That bathroom looks huge now! I'm proud of you both!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks :-)

[@BrassLock]

Your washing machine will be a wonderful help in everyday life. I just love how efficient and reliable they are. Great job on the bathroom and sorting out the storage areas; working in a confined space is always challenging.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The washing machine has been brilliant. We had to edit my ramble about how great it was to get the episode down to a watchable amount of time.

[@julienorton1067]

Well done! NB Ladies. What a job perfectly done... I don't believe that "You are no experts"...😊. A great show of teamwork there. Thanks again for putting a smile and informing me.... Bonus...😄👏 🐶🐾

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We are indeed 'not experts', but I think it is good that we give things a go. to be honest this little project did nearly break us. glad you liked it. Looking back at the footage I'm amazed at how positive we stayed. I guess we don't turn the camera on when we are super grumpy!

[@pootle2768]

Sue and I are sat here crying laughing. We loved watching you both giggling. So funny. The bathroom looks amazing x

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We almost had to stop filming due to too much laughing!!

[@vanessadaniels400]

The rails to hold your curtains & blinds against the walls are called 'fiddle rails' 👍🏼😊😘 love you two

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Aha! I knew they would have a name!!

[@joannapocock6055]

What a lovely bathroom and great use of space !

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you, glad you liked it. We really tried hard with the space, to account for every inch so to speak.

[@johnsutcliffe4148]

I don't have washing so I soak my washing in shower water with Di San soaker then rinse it out in clean water using all the water for other uses . I have also have roller blinds but made out of thick patterned matiereal sic, so they don't look cheap. PS. Catch my shower water in a large plastic tub.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for sharing

[@terrykunst3883]

What a super reveal. Every feature is so well thought out. Great job.

[@victoriapenny5607]

Most definitely girls if mastermind returns you should do "Narrowboat Bathrooms" as your specialist subject! Ready your stater for 10/..is it possible to swing a cat in an 80cm shower? & don't forget to pass on "Party Showers" Haha!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Haha, its did feel like all we did for a while was work on the bathroom. It went on for weeks and weeks.

[@carried7223]

Clever girls.. Love it. great laughter for my Monday morning.. thanks.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks, happy monday :)

[@JourneywithJono]

Hey girls, you are right, I have a 90cm quadrant shower. Mind you an 80cm up from a 60cm will feel great! Loved the giggles bit and great vid as usual :-) xx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. It's wonderful. Watched your video about water the other day and am now trying to resist buying a bunch of gadgets to monitor our water usage!

[@geoffupton]

you really need to close the door! lol very nicely done! you should be proud of yourselves! im very impressed!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We are very proud. Thank you.

[@LisaMarli]

It looks wonderful. All the useful things in a very tight space. My cat's box is in the bathroom too. And it is World's Best. They sell it in America too and it's what I use. Best clumping litter. And no smell.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Such a great litter. It's funny when you find it you just want everyone to use it.

[@rolandwolf1327]

Very well done and much more useful and stylish

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks, we are very pleased with it.

[@jamesshanks2614]

Ladies, The pipe in the bathroom going out the window is normally referred to as the VENT! My wife constantly complained to me after I did a sit down because she would be waiting to use it and scream like a stuck pig. Gawd!!! It stinks in here!! My reply? Well your the one that chooses what I eat and your cooking is great!! Her response to that? Axxhowle! Even using some flowery spray to cover the stink shed complain now is smells like a plumber getting ready for a date! Congratulations on finishing the bathroom errrr the Loo I mean. Oh yeah don't forget to use laundry detergent that is friendly to the fish and other wildlife in the canal. A washing machine, that must feel like a great luxury not having to lug it to a public laundry. There is a radiator you can buy to replace the one in the Loo that is designed to allow you to place wer towels and wet clothes on it to dry them out. When using the hot water radiators such as using the excess hot water the engine generates the Loo radiator should always be wide open to avoid the system from overheating with no where for the excess heat to go and prevents it from boiling over. Cheers Ladies!!!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@lindsaybenison683]

Well done Ladies, it looks lovely, you both look so happy with the results.. as you should be.... loving the giggles, may you have loads more :-)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks, it was worth the hard work.

[@patbowman3751]

WOW great job ladies.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you.

[@JPinFuerteventura]

You have done a really nice job.Well done.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@sasquatchjunk]

Ok so first thing I think you are both amazing! You do all of these things yourself and I am truly super impressed. Absolutely fantastic job! Second thing you two giggling away completely made my day! I was in tears to because you are so funny. Thank you for such a fun and informative video. You are both the best!!! Tom

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks, you are so kind. Glad you had a laugh along with us.

[@jamesshanks2614]

Regarding the kitty litter keep you eyes open for a square plastic container with a sealed cover to store the kitty litter in to maximize the storage space. The cat food here in the states is sold in 38 pound plastic containers that are square with flip up metal wires with wooden handles so it doesn't kill your hands. Easy to reveal and easyt o remove the cover. Best of luck finding one or two or more. Cheers!!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for the tip. We normally have the excess kitty litter in a tub but this time I bought a massive bag and its too big for the tub. Everything here seems to come in bags but those containers you describe sound really useful.

[@MrBblhed]

Great nice video of the bathroom makeover, you did a really great job! I do have to say that there should be absolutely NO jumping in he shower, or hoping in the shower either just stepping in and out and standing. This is a running joke in my house whenever anyone says they are going to jump in the shower really quick they are told that if they crack the shower base by jumping in the shower they will be responsible for fixing or replacing it.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. Haha, thanks for sharing the joke

[@GaryCaptainPhillips]

So much in a small room. Great little vlog girls x

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.

[@warpye]

Great job, looks awesome.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@outwiththechances2421]

Well done ladies, great job, nicely designed and worth waiting for. As always your both great fun to watch, this vlog being a classic example. Not sure who will be assigned to work the washing machine !

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We pretty much take turns with the washing. It is more 'who has to hang it out' and then 'who has to fold it' and then 'who has to put it away' that becomes the chore . lol

[@islander3949]

Great suggestions and ideas. Also love the giddy laughter....Looking forward to your next post...Cheering you on

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks Andrea

[@ade9685]

Nicely done.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@olavlovaas]

looks very nice.Good job

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@moondancer5115]

Great job! It turned out very nice!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you, we like it.

[@sarahmartella3381]

Brilliant as always!! Very good information and good tips..Love your giggles!! xxx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@thesneakypirate5190]

Great job looks really good ... and as always another brilliant vid.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you very much. We are very happy with it. Thanks for watching.

[@louisaf8481]

I love it!! Such a fun episode. And yay for the large shower :D (I'm obviously binge watching here)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The shower is lovely. If only the water was heated by the sun 😉

[@timpaszkiewicz7169]

You did a great job, on the rehab.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you very much.

[@garrystacey7018]

Great job well done 👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you very much.

[@juliephelps2026]

Looks great ! Well done! You're amazing to achieve all that. Our shower passing place is very useful too, as we have the tiniest narrowboat bathroom ever seen!. We say, "Oh, can you do a half-shower please," (that's one foot, and most of the body in) and "No, that's no good, you need to do a full shower..." And, hopefully, it's dry in there, and wellies aren't required.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks Julie. After doing all that work, we've realised how important a bathroom is to a boat and decided its going to be a deal breaker when we are picking our next boat. ;-)

[@mcauleyrj]

The Narrowboat Experience “Next Boat”?

[@johnmccormick4437]

Looks great!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@trainguy4861]

I want the give you both a great job on all of the things you have done with the boat. I have started watching yours do enjoy the country side and good job on video shooting.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Excellent. Welcome aboard

[@TDImayhem]

Love it girls good job

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks John

[@jamesshanks2614]

Ladies, There is a type of hinge that allows the door to swing both ways. Think of the American western bar type doors. So if you were to get that style of hinge it would give you the best of both worlds. In? Out? In? Out? Cheers! Sorry couldn't resist! :-)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thats a good idea for a narrowboat door on our next boat!! The doors on this boat are bigger than the door gap so they overlap on the one side and can't swing. But I really like the concept.

[@mickyjb2003]

Nothing like good giggle to get you going.lol

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Exactly.

[@sylviapage8572]

Well done. I just tried to replace the switch on a wall light and ended up breaking the light. I’ve now bought a replacement wall light and I’ll leave it to the boatyard to fix. I’m supposed to be renovating the multifuel stove but I have the feeling I should have put the money I’ve spent on bits towards a new stove and I thought I was quite practical! You girls put me to shame.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Oh really Sylvia! Actually I remember coming to grips with the different light fittings was tricky. It's not like a house is it? Did you renovate the stove in the end?

[@sallynewton306]

It’s taken a while 😄😄, but I can’t believe how much you have managed to get in such a small space. Very well done ladies. You have obviously done plenty of head scratching while planning it. It looks great. Love the towel rail/blind tidy idea and the beach towel/cupboard door solution. Does the washer use loads of water?. Enjoy your lovely new shower 👍🏻 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We have managed to fit it all in. We are very happy about that. We fill up once a week and shower every day (one short and one long shower) and can usually get two loads a week.

[@sallynewton306]

The Narrowboat Experience brilliant

[@ynot6473]

8.00, cat litter is also great for oil/diesel spills.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Good to know, thanks

[@SamSitar]

buying in bulk is also done less often. you have a 3/4 washing machine.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We love buying in bulk- at present we have 6 shampoos!

[@SamSitar]

that much will go a long way.

[@dmarcouxbeatty374]

Girls, have you thought of a roll up door. I have one in my kitchen. I could take a picture of it for you.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I've never seen a rollup door before - that would be interesting thanks.

[@edsworld4550]

Good job ladies. The shower must seem much better. Your sink does look very much like the one i have, great minds eh. Well done on the refit, it must be a strain to do all that work as a live aboard. Regards Ed

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Hi there Ed. We laughed when we saw your sink- I wonder how you will find it. If you notice we did elevate ours a bit and that has made a difference.

[@sylviapage8572]

Partly! I managed to free the doors to the fire and ash pan with WD40 and a mallet, now I can’t get the ash pan door closed! I’m asking the boatyard to fix it while the boat’s in there, then I’ll renovate it. I hope it’s OK because I’ve bought the tools, the rope and glue, the paint and glass cleaner! I’ll update you later with good news I hope.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Sounds like an interesting job. Yes please keep us updated.

[@ralphwood9865]

"Tumble home" my my you're rapidly developing a very nautical vocabulary,actually you were bang on with the description but it usually refers to the hull not the accommodation .Ships in general are not built with tumble home these days as vertical sides are faster /cheaper to build

[@ukulelalienation]

....great stuff. I hope your Airhead is working out... I've just bought a Kildwick....which makes me feel quite posh.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I'd be interested to know how you get on with that model. Is it a build it yourself kit?

[@ukulelalienation]

No it came built...I like the fact you could customise it...you can choose the wood colour snd the fibre glass inside....I went for green glitter and light oak....coz I'm classy.

[@jamesshanks2614]

In cooler weather is the cooling system for the engine piped into the heating radiators throughout the boat? If it is I presume you use the radiators to use the waste heat from the engine while cruising which means you use less coal. Just thinking out loud. Cheers!

[@mattelderca]

I was thinking the same thing since watching, I love their channel! Might be difficult to implement, ie: cost , for some. Me, easy peasey ,cheap, unless someone has come up with a good solution.

[@derrickfelix503]

Lovely blog there Ladies, stuffed had first Christmas lunch and all trimmings, Yum YumYum! Cheers P/s Anna rap up warm sense you starting up with a snotty cold sorry.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you. Merry early Christmas lunch.

[@monoshire]

Superb renovation, was surprised you could have a washing machine onboard, it must use a lot from the fresh water tank or.... you've not plumbed it into the canal network I hope! Seriously, the bathroom looks cosy only when you shut the door though, well you have too don't you?....

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

No we don't take water from the canal for anything except to wash the sides of the boat down some times. lol

[@biscuitbassbroom7306]

Hi as always love yr videos .... just one question .....with the washing machine .....what kind of washing liquid or powder do you use ....and when it goes out into the canal is it not bad for the wild life ....ie water fowel ,fish ,crustation life too ....or can you get washing detergent that is friendly to the wild life ?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Eco friendly washing detergent

[@badbunny1788]

Bathroom humor.. I'm all flush.. Question: Where due you drain yor Grey water(shower, sinks, etc, etc) too..

[@frankligi7673]

Girls, gin and tonic after the videos. AKA 4:00 min mark. LOL

[@larryedge7827]

Why not put a mirror on the other side of the door could be easier then redoing the door. Maybe?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

There was another reason I wanted to move the door - I just can't remember what it was. Maybe because moving it would confuse the cat and stop him from popping the door open whenever he wants.

[@sometimesiaskmyself]

Does this vid qualify as toilet humour?! its true, one should always close the bathroom door when using the "mirror" - especially the morning "mirror" Either way, so jealous - i cant wait to paint our smallest room white. One Q is - do you run your washing machine from your batteries via an inverter or only when connected to shore power?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We’ve only tried it on shore power. But I believe our inverter is powerful enough to run it off the batteries. And this is something I only plan on doing while the engine is running.

[@misery13666]

Did mention changing the waste pipe on the sink, or was it just the type of drain?. Did you leave a "P trap" on it? It serves a dual purpose for you. 1 it collects anything you drop down it like rings and other jewelry (the reason I've had mine apart so many times because I'm a klutz) 2 with your sink dumping out into the canal above waterline it'll stop bugs from entering the boat via the pipes, because of the captured water in the trap. I'm probably misunderstanding, but figured I'd toss it out there in case.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The waste pipe still goes to the same place. No 'P trap' though I see your reasons for including one. Thanks for the tip for anyone planning the same.

[@Martin-se3ij]

Wondered if you looked at fold away sinks, I've seen them on trains and boats and you can get them for camper vans?

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Looks great! How do you feel about your compost toilet now that you've had it a while and would you recommend one to anyone thinking of living aboard? I know you had that problem when you got back off holiday.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks Dulcie. I think for the most part we like the composting toilet and recommend it. It feels like less maintenance than the porta potty and less smelly. And we don't have to buy any blue. If we go away again for a long time, I think we will make sure the toilet is empty, turn the fan off and close the window. Its a tough choice - they aren't cheap but you can get DIY versions that cost a bit less.

[@scouseboater8315]

LIKED THE BATHROOM THINKING OF DOING OUR BATHROOM UP ON OUR BOAT ANY SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE LIFE EASIER

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Hi Kevin. Whilst we are happy with the finish of the splash wall, it is very heavy as it is MDF backed. So if we were going to do it again, we would either get it cut to size before delivery or there are (so I found out later) PVC alternatives that are easier to manoeuvre. I was going to say easier to cut but if its anything like cutting a bath panel to fit, I don't remember that being easy either. The plans I drew out before starting also helped because I knew that everything was going to fit. It was also helpful to really plan out what I needed to buy and make sure we had everything before starting for the day - there is nothing worse than cutting a pipe and realising you don't have the right fitting to re-connect everything without stopping work and making a trip to the hardware shop.

[@philipcull8297]

Well done ladies....its looking great. What flooring did you use? Best regards

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Hi there, I think we got it from Homebase and i think it was end of line- we had it from when we did the bedroom. It is solid oak. It's lovely and it didn't cost too much. we had to match it as best we could with what was already there.

[@AdrianJeens]

Yay Do you use your washing machine from the batteries power or shore line?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

At the moment, only shore line. I was going to run on the batteries when we were out last but we were a bit low on water by the end of the week.

[@LonnieMartin]

Could you tell us what model number your washer is...we are renovating our narrowboat bathroom, and have been watching your renovation closely. This washing machine would make us very happy. Does it plug into both hot and cold water and do you know how much power it draws because our inverter is only 1800 w. Hugs Lonnie and Dave nb Augusta

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Hi Lonnie and Dave It's only a cold feed. I have read about people that connect the cold water feed to their hot water pipe to save the machine having to do the heating and using less power. But I didn't do that because it sounds like you lose control of the water temp and end up shrinking your clothes. Here is the product fact sheet. It says 0.92 kWh on a standard 60 cotton wash. docs.whirlpool.eu/_doc/PFF088702EN.pdf We only really run it on the quick 20 min wash and it doesn't seem to use up much water but I also think we have a big water tank because it lasts us a while between fills.

[@LonnieMartin]

The Narrowboat Experience thanks for replying so quickly. Googling for local suppliers now :)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

If it helps, I got ours from AO. They let you pick the delivery day (I think)

[@LonnieMartin]

The Narrowboat Experience thanks for that. We still need to finish our floor before we get the machine. We had an old rusty toilet tank that had to be cut out...angle grinder and so much mucky stuff...has taken ages. There’s still a section left to be cut out before we can get the flooring level and tiled (adhesive tiles...not quite brave enough for real ceramic). Then the washer and our nature’s head :) can go in. We are still a bomb site...your final result is an inspiration for us. Hugs from Lonnie (Aussie) and Dave (pom) and nb Augusta

[@namespacetoosmall]

What do you use the coffee filters for?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I'm not sure if my answer might be too much information...

[@namespacetoosmall]

Impossible! :)

[@namespacetoosmall]

Ohhh, I think I found a bathroom use for coffee filters. I should also get a pack for my own Nature's Head. :)

[@MidnightVisions]

An idea for you, have you considered a sliding door? Then you don't have to worry about the door swinging into something?

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Hmm might work, thanks for the suggestion. Although looking at it now, I think the door is wider than the walls on both sides and there might be nowhere to slide it to. Someone else suggested a roller door, which in my mind is like a giant roller blind.

[@MidnightVisions]

placing it so it slides behind the shower wall would be the easiest place. Oh well, next refit I guess. : )

[@kaymax7031]

Silly sausages!

[@ladygardener100]

What Anna-Marie means by "we research things"............ read "Kath is pretty good at DIY"..............

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes- exactly!

[@bobbod8069]

More giggling in future videos please.

[@ohbobpleez]

Does Anna have green eyes?

[@pitbullmomma1042]

🤐

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

yes!

[@andysnat]

Did you know you can make bread in a washing machine?

[@BrassLock]

+andysnat : Please upload a video of you doing that 😨 I'm always on the lookout for _washing machine cooking hints._ I used to cook my sardines in my car engine-bay in the 1960's when I was a country salesman far away from lunch-time eateries.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

LOL- I'll go try that after this load of mixed.

[@beccahart2087]

🤣🤣🤣🤣