Amazing 36ft Narrowboat Tiny Home Tour

This week I give you a full tour of our 36ft narrowboat and tiny home, Wanderer! ⛵️
We've been living on a narrowboat in England since May 2019. So it's about time I show you how tiny living works, and where everything lives.
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[@CharliePauly]

What do you think to our little home? 😍 Check out our other narrowboat vlogs here: kzbin.info/aero/PLbTGoy-q-M3-QLIjGuBpwmqgz6Y75UwoE

[@angelamccaw8656]

You have got the cutest amazing home I have ever seen. Proper awesome God bless your life and thank you for sharing

[@SLO-Ride]

A suggestion for the Carbon Monoxide detector; get it off the ceiling! CO does not rise like smoke or heat. The detector should be mounted at most at eye level, or just below that, but no lower than your knees. As mounted up high, your boat will fill with CO before the alarm sounds. Stay safe!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ceeceety2320]

This is a fantastic way of life! My wife and I retire in 7 yrs. and are dreaming of possibly retiring on a narrowboat. You two are living very smart by not being extravagant and being able to travel to other places in the world. I wish we would have done what you're doing early on in our lives, but we still have plenty of time to enjoy! Glad for you! Peace!

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks a lot Tim! Absolutely you still do! There's always time to make a change and I hope you get that little narrowboat you dream of!

[@lttaylor6590]

What a lovely home all you need in a small space

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

This is the country cottage of narrowboats, it’s lovely and I bet really cosy in winter

[@CharliePauly]

Aw thank you. It certainly is!

[@waynem2869]

My pleasure man...both keep safe on the journey!!!

[@CharliePauly]

That's the plan! 🙌🏼

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Love it, very well presented. Not everyone will want to take complete strangers on a tour of their home, so well done to both of you for inviting us in.

[@CharliePauly]

What a lovely comment. Very true and thanks very much for the support! 🙌🏼

[@neilevans7155]

Excellent video, shows how a half length can still make a decent size home for two. Like the boat and what you've done with it.

[@CharliePauly]

Very true! Glad you like it!

[@jameswalker9116]

I absolutely love u guys such a lovely couple

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much James, that's lovely to hear!

[@AndreasDuessca]

Nice. I lived on one of these 20 years ago in London. Two of the happiest years of my life.

[@CharliePauly]

Ah love to hear it! Simplicity is always so rewarding! 🙌🏼

[@jolantawnuk4825]

Omg! I love it!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@stevehallesy]

everything you need looks perfect awesome enjoy it

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much Stephen!

[@jackmedcalf6254]

I've been power watching narrowboat vids for ideas to build my own and your boat is the nicest I've seen so far. Really nice!

[@CharliePauly]

Ah man this makes us extremely proud, thanks for that comment!

[@nathanberry4339]

i love the way your boats set up and the decor it looks so cosy and homely

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much Nathan, Lauren will be proud of this comment!

[@nathanberry4339]

@@CharliePauly no probs iv seen so many sringers they tend to look dark and dingey yours was the first iv seen that looks homely

[@canalboatpics16]

Great vlog of your tour of the 36ft boat

[@CharliePauly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@helendalerio9598]

I love these keep them coming

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Helen!

[@popsdymd4595]

Love it! Just about to buy my first Narrowboat and I’m so excited ❤️

[@CharliePauly]

Ah love to hear it! Best of luck with everything Pops! 🙌🏼

[@davidstorton910]

What a brilliant design, a really lovely home

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you very much!

[@heather333]

Love it.

[@christophermusson4479]

Thank you for the video of your lovely boat. I have never looked inside a Springer before, it’s an amazing use of space

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dreams..forlove1402]

So awesome boat home guys..nice.good times.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much!

[@suecox2308]

Terrific tour--and your boat is delightful, very well planned.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much Sue!

[@chriscars3578]

Fantastic video again and a nice cosy boat ☺️

[@CharliePauly]

Many thanks Chris!

[@thelurcherlad582]

Love how homely the boat looks great video👍

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much!

[@dede19136]

I loved this so much. You guys are so down to earth and I have a lot of fun watching your videos and following your instagram page. Keep up with the good work!

[@CharliePauly]

Aw thanks so much Andreea! Really appreciate the support! 🙌🏼

[@johnswimcat]

Lots of interesting information and ideas

[@CharliePauly]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@happyhermit2022]

Loved it, really practical and very clean! Great presentation thank you. Happy travels 🤗

[@CharliePauly]

Aw thanks so much! 😊 This makes us very proud!

[@msingh9634]

Brilliant videos. Look forward to more.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much!

[@Mystique144]

Great video! Love how you've utilized the space :), I had a few chuckles throughout! You both have a lovely vibe :DD

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much Siani! 😊 Appreciate the support!

[@morriscorreia7282]

Love your boat

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate!

[@dozergyp]

One of the best Springer i have seen, Nicely fitted out 👍

[@CharliePauly]

Wow, thanks very much John!

[@josephnolette8046]

Great tour love the size of the narrow boat perfect size for 2 or even 1 person

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks very much! Agreed, perfect size for us 2!

[@raymondneale8414]

Very nice ❤❤

[@jasonbarton2136]

36ft of beautiful space👍👍👍👍 love it

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Jason!

[@darnbunny1]

What space! What luxury! I live on a 26 ft cruiser stern narrowboat. Your's is a perfect boat for two. Mine is definitely a boat built for one.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much! Completely agree, anything smaller would be a tough squeeze for the two of us but 26ft sounds good for one!

[@runt262]

Your boat is a perfect!

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thank you so much!

[@KayakDreadgirl]

What an absolutely beautiful little boat! Great tour. Really enjoyed watching as a new narrowboat owner you have given me some great storage ideas.Thank you for the tour!☮️

[@CharliePauly]

Love this! Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@davidcadden9478]

You have a great layout on your boat, space saving and well fitted galley. I have a sixty foot boat that has less storage! Really enjoyed the look around Wanderer. All the best during these times. David.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much David, and you. Hope lockdown on the boat isn't driving you too crazy haha.

[@chipharden9759]

Very cool boat!....

[@seanadams6328]

Wow your home is SO clean!!! Be safe and be well

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Sean, Lauren will be proud of this comment haha.

[@seanadams6328]

@@CharliePauly if she gets bored..ssk her to come here! Not recovered from 3 months of roof replacement, new chimney and new central heating..gave up with dust!

[@bosse641]

Perfect size. So cozy these smaller ones. Lovely little home :o)

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much John! 🙌🏼

[@alextilson5809]

What a lovely lifestyle

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you!

[@denistiplady829]

Looks great, and thank you for allowing us all in - can't wait to get back to the UK and buy my very first narrowboat - Good luck guys, and again, thank you :-)

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks a lot for the support and good luck with the boat move!

[@Myworldrightnow]

Great boat

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@TravelsWithMartin]

Love your boat so much :) very tidy!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much!

[@evanneofficial]

Thanks for explaining it so well!! Super interesting I find 😊 I'd love to come over one time to experience it myself 😉❤

[@CharliePauly]

Aw love to hear this, thanks very much! Makes all the hard work worthwhile haha.

[@adamshaw1032]

You two are class!! Really like your channel and I’ve only watched two vlogs. Love your narrowboat!! Take care guys and a new sub 👍🏻

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks so much Adam, really appreciate it! Welcome aboard!

[@danbev8542]

Sweet boat!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks!

[@dragnfli520]

I love your charming narrowboat tinyhome! Your set-up is nice

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@helgeron4655]

Very cute, and the boat aint bad either!!

[@CharliePauly]

Awww thanks!!

[@nb.silverfern1]

You have a lovely tiny home, very comfy :)

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much! Glad you think so.

[@williamsmith2919]

Lovely little boat. Good health and happiness to you both. Xxx

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much William!

[@davidcadden9478]

Just noticed you guys are also on the Nene, during lock down we've taken to walking up and down the river from Lock 1 in Northampton upto wellingbough in stages. It really is a beautiful river, cant wait to actually cruise up it. David.

[@CharliePauly]

Yesss, we're still yet to get out on the river but can't wait for summer to come and get the engine running!

[@massimilianoazzara9257]

Gnarly,such a smart tasteful layout.....🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@CharliePauly]

Glad you like it!

[@massimilianoazzara9257]

@@CharliePauly for once,I enjoyed being jealous of someone..

[@lovingatlanta]

👍😍I love it. Thanks for sharing. 💝

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks for watching!

[@christinesourbutts6015]

Nice happy video I want a narrowboat

[@CharliePauly]

Ah love to hear this! Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@grahamball7243]

I don't know if you have one, but I know some people on Narrowboats carry a Sea Searcher Magnet with them for when they drop metal things in the water. You probably are aware of these anyway. If not a short advert for them is on KZbin titled, Nauticalia's Sea Searcher Recovery Magnet. Best Wishes to both of you

[@CharliePauly]

Nice one thanks Graham! Never thought about that but a great idea!

[@waynem2869]

What a fabulous your, thank you so much I live in my motorhome, but have a bit of a"calling" for the inland waters of England... You seem so happy and I bid you "safe travels"... I fully respect your lovely home choice, well done.. what a beautiful life is ahead of you both... What a lovely couple... Will subscribe... Kindest regards Wayne

[@CharliePauly]

Hey Wayne, what a lovely comment to wake up to. Thanks very much! It's funny you should say that as our next mission is to get our hands on a camper van. Guess we all just have an urge for the simple life haha. Thanks for the support. 🙌🏼

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Hi guys . You got a lovely place there.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much Stuart!

[@chriswainwright185]

Love it

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Chris!

[@andycig2993]

Charlie, check on the placement of your carbon monoxide detector. I believe you have it placed to high. Should be closer to the floor.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Andy, we checked with the safety inspector and he said 5 feet from the ground is recommended.

[@teaeff8898]

I dunno lower than your sleeping position is the only thing that makes sense. If you’re asleep you’re not at 5ft height. You want to wake long before it smothers you....

[@dougfoley7078]

Glad to see you have the main things ,smoke and CO2 alarms and fire extinguishers

[@CharliePauly]

Yep yep!

[@courtenaybarber2555]

Excellent tour of your lovely home! Courtenay

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@markfromcanada37]

awesome

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Mark!

[@wendi2819]

I love that it's white wood inside. That really helps make it seem roomier. Your kitchen is bright and beautiful. Do you actually travel on the canal system? Lovely tour of your home.

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks so much, yes white definitely helps the small space feel bigger! We actually haven't this year as our engine has an oil leak but hopefully be set for 2021!

[@allanmarshall4582]

Very cool

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you!

[@beeARTcanada]

Perfect size boat for 2.

[@CharliePauly]

Absolutely

[@rontanser9369]

Hello nice to see you round your boat I did notice you have no solar panels do you stay wide up to the mains most of the time

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Ron, yes we are constantly wired up to the mains at the moment.

[@richardfoote4518]

Good job v dry interesting

[@CharliePauly]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Richard!

[@tiggasmum]

Beautiful :)

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you! 😊

[@nelsonlee7448]

Nice

[@kathleenlench4087]

Very nice

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you!

[@grahamball7243]

Great tour of the Wanderer. It is obvious that great thought was put into working out the layout at the start, it looks so well laid out. Would you change anything or do you think it's about right. Is the water tank 1000 litres as mentioned on this video or 100 litres you mentioned in the Q & A video. Take care

[@CharliePauly]

Glad you enjoyed it and yes, my dad put a lot of thought into the layout on Wanderer which we have no faults with, wouldn't change a thing. It's 1000 litres, we made a mistake in the Q&A haha.

[@grahamball7243]

@@CharliePauly I thought the 100 litres wouldn't go far. No need to reshoot the Q & A vlog on my behalf. 😁

[@peterrichold9045]

"This is our happy place" sign needs to be above your bed lol. Front of the boat is the bow, back is the stern right is starboard and left is port but I'm sure you know that. Hows the haircut coming along?

[@CharliePauly]

Haha brilliant. Yes, we've just about got that, and think Lauren is going to cut today! 🙌🏼

[@chewie2055]

Please scrub those brass mushroom cap vents….you can bring them back to shiny gold…keep up ur brass windows too…older narrow boats have a lot of beautiful un plated brass…a good purchase would be a heat controlled oscillated fan for on top of the wood stove…uses no electricity….perfect for blowing the heat around…..somehow putting a small walkthrough bathroom with shower is a must when I comes to resale value..if you ever want to get a bigger boat someday..

[@CharliePauly]

Haha sounds like you’ve got it all figured out. I’ll get the tools out for you, let me know when you’re on your way!

[@chewie2055]

@@CharliePauly buy me a ticket across the pond and I’ll fix her all up for ya…

[@kevinoakes1870]

Great video and what a beautiful couple. Where abouts is your mooring? We are by Oxford canal and thinking of getting a boat. I've always loved boats. I remember I almost bought a 23ft springer about 12 years ago! Yours looks fab :-)

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks so much Kevin! We're in March, Cambridgeshire. Absolutely if you're thinking of it you definitely should!

[@JackStrange]

Great vid! Thinking about this option when I return to the UK. Not sure yet. What do you guys do for work, if you don't mind me asking? I'm just wondering if you work full time from home or not, as we're wondering the logistics of if we lived liked this and how we might commute to work etc

[@CharliePauly]

I work remote through Instagram, KZbin and my travel blog so I’m abroad a lot and the boat is just a base for me. Absolutely love it though!

[@mickmclaren3270]

Hi guys nice vid as usual ,, two little things ,, when your gas bottle needs changing ,, were do you get a refill,,?? Plus why have you change to just Charlie on you blogs ,, I'm sure like me everybody likes to tune in two you both ,, hope this makes sence,, keep safe

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks again Mick! So the gas bottles we simply swap at the office on site. And I've taken over the KZbin as my own little passion project, although I'm sure Lauren will be just as big a part of the vlogs.

[@maureengilmartin5138]

Hi! Just found you today...are you on a permanent mooring or do you cruise a little? I follow Silver Fox and lm learning so much about canal life ☺️ love your little nephew Tommy you're both so natural with him 🤗

[@CharliePauly]

Ah thanks a lot Maureen! We're on a permanent mooring, however would love to a cruise a little but unfortunately still waiting to get our engine fixed!

[@Captain_Aardvark]

It looks really nice - one of the best Springers I've seen. How tall is it i.e. what's the headroom?

[@CharliePauly]

Sold it about a year ago but I think it was around 6’4 high

[@helendalerio9598]

I was talking about the shorts

[@CharliePauly]

Ahh glad to hear it.

[@grahamball7243]

Do you know much of the history of Wanderer and if it's had many owners. I bet you would love to know where it has travelled and and have photos of it over the years before you bought it. Take care both of you

[@CharliePauly]

Very true, we don't have any prior info on the boat unfortunately but I guess that leaves us to make some history for it!

[@simoncooper2324]

that's just the size of boat id like

[@CharliePauly]

Perfect for the two of us!

[@psynestetiksiko895]

Is that fridge 12v? Do you have name and model? Looks like a perfect one. Enjoying you vlogs guys continue with your great job! You make us viewers dream!

[@CharliePauly]

No it's not 12v just a standard fridge. Will have to check it when we get back to the boat. Thanks for the support!

[@psynestetiksiko895]

@@CharliePauly okey thank you anyways! Really enjoyed watching your documentary last night. Really inspiring, continue doing what you do! Enjoy you travels ⛵️

[@drakeybabe]

Hey guys, loved the video. How do you handle things like post and address related things like for your driving licence and car insurance, when asked to provide proof of address for jobs and other things. Thanks :)

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much! We have a post box that the office sorts into pigeon holes so we can receive any kind of post. We actually have a full Q&A here if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqXEdZypnc6BrLc

[@drakeybabe]

@@CharliePauly thanks for the reply, I have just watched the video :) how do you insurance your car? Do you use your postal address? I would need a car as I'm a freelance photographer. I love the idea of living on a boat, I don't want to have loads of debt for a house or to be paying rent! Thanks again

[@genevieveobermuller4745]

super lovely! could anyone give me an idea on how much a boat like this would cost? just for reference as I am looking to buy one

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you! We managed to buy and renovate ours for £10,000 but that was very lucky. I think it’s worth around £15,000 - £20,000 now

[@stefwilky6935]

Cracking narrowboat love the layout did you buy it and move in as is.?how expensive for a 36ft.?

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks very much Stef. We bought it and it was a sh*thole so completely renovated it. We paid £6,000 for the boat, but it came to £10,000 after renovations. We have a full Q&A vlog here if it's of interest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqXEdZypnc6BrLc

[@stefwilky6935]

@@CharliePauly amazing transformation loved it lots of q a answerd with the vlog definitely keep watching.

[@teaeff8898]

Damn interesting 🧐

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you!

[@eastcoast4233]

How comes your narrowboat doesn't have the push-lid entryway like all other canal boats? Does that make it hard to get through your stern deck doorway?

[@CharliePauly]

To be honest I think it's just a different style. There are a few in the boat yard similar to ours, but you're right the majority of narrowboats have the sliding entrance. We're very much used to it but friends and family (especially the older ones) do struggle a little.

[@MrSheckstr]

@@CharliePauly so all my narrowboat knowledge is based upon observation and research not actual experience, but I am a design engineer in other fields. Part of the reason your boat doesn’t have a push lid entryway is the same reason why the gas bottles are located in benches on the stern. It’s a compromise of space when you are trying to squeeze as many of the amenities of a 45-60 ft boat onto a sub 40ft boat with a cruiser stern. A push lid entry creates a foul weather area that would have been unacceptable given your stern door open directly into the kitchen , so instead you have a somewhat awkward entrance into the boat

[@bs6281]

Ci think carbon monoxide dedectors need to be lower down. If it gets up that high on the wall your agoner. Just info

[@jamesdecross1035]

Tip: might be worth setting your camera exposure to manual.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks for the tip.

[@clintromine802]

I noticed that your carbon monoxide alarm is placed at head height, the last time I installed one, the directions on mine said install in a low point in the domicile because carbon monoxide settles in low areas first, because carbon monoxide is a heavy gas. Was this bad advice.

[@CharliePauly]

Wouldn't want to give you wrong advice but our safety certificate man said to place them high so we just followed his instruction.

[@stan9636]

What’s the head height on these boats

[@CharliePauly]

They all vary but ours it 6"10 I think

[@valeriebaxter2354]

You need a bird cap on your fire flue please.

[@CharliePauly]

Very true! How have we never noticed that!

[@mickmclaren3270]

Hi Charlie thanks for that ,, but many years ago ,, ( I'm retired now ) my wife and family had a caravan ,, and we always found it dearer to get gas refills on site ,, ???? I hope now you have taken over you tube we will not see loss of you over half ,, ??

[@CharliePauly]

Hey Mick! You've got a good point, we've only ever swapped the gas bottles at the marina because it's easy but we could probably save a penny our two if we went elsewhere. And no, Lauren will still be in all the videos I'm sure haha.

[@2019freddie]

Nice little boat but a shower would be a definate for us.

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you!

[@bookhappy4257]

💖👍

[@CharliePauly]

💛🙌🏼

[@bexiward5865]

Where do u have a shower then? X

[@CharliePauly]

At the gym or at our parents

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤

[@CharliePauly]

🙌🏼