Narrowboat Painting Mistakes | How to Paint a Narrowboat | Blacking

[@CruisingAlba]

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[@revonda5204]

Don't own a boat and never will...unfortunately, but love watching you two. Love your determination and your sharing of your hard work as well as mistakes. Thank you.

[@mwhitcombe]

Wow! What a wonderfully helpful partner, willing to get stuck in even when it’s a crappie job in freezing temperatures. She’s a keeper. Thanks for the informative video on painting and blacking, keep up the great content.

[@phillipsharpe6459]

My hats off to you girl , i know alot of men that wouldn't have tackled that job , you have my utmost admiration, well done that girl, 😁👍

[@CruisingAlba]

It was challenging but not impossible ☺️ Thank you for watching 💜 xx

[@johanhartman6531]

Wow we proud of you Marina for tackling such a huge job... you really did well and Alba is starting to look good

[@CruisingAlba]

And now we know what painting the roof really entails 😊

[@chrishill4034]

marina you are a trojan,bless you, i am married to a woman like you, and i am truely blessed.you just get on with it and work so hard,well done you.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Big well done for getting stuck in. A wire brush grinder can really kick back on you without the side bar attached. Good job and it looks so much better already.

[@davidsedlickas8222]

OMG you poor thing working so so hard ! Well done GOLD STAR 🙂

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks for watching David 💜 xx

[@richcolgate8929]

Well done u,,, U worked so hard !! My wife says a women’s work is never done !! Well done Fantastic !!! ❤️

[@brenda9990]

What a tough job to tackle! You both did really well. And, Marina, you are a real trooper. Bending over like that and being on your knees is excruciating. I couldn’t do it but kudos to you, Marina! Miles...how lucky are you to have such a dedicated hard working partner. This girl deserves a great thank you gift!

[@rosannawren6259]

Marina you are awesome! You tackled that roof with such fortitude, you should be so proud of yourself. You rock! ❤️🌟

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Rosanna, it was challenging but I’m really glad I did it 💜 xx

[@billstarr7224]

Marina, I cannot believe the work you have accomplished! What a marvelous job. I am so proud of you. I don't know many women that would have done what you did. We love you folks, keep up the great work and stay well.

[@themanofmead5273]

Wow, I am astounded at both of your skills and determination. There is absolute truth in the saying “if you want a job doing properly...”. Not only that to make a film of it at the same time and being honest with mistakes you made along the way. Brilliant work.

[@christaylor4145]

Great episode and well done both of you, but I have to say Marina using the scabbler was very impressive, and she looked shattered, but what a grafter , can’t wait to see the next vlog, all the best to both of you.

[@ianjones1719]

Cruising the Canals does look like a relaxing lifestyle but the crunch comes when you have to do all the Maintenance work.. You do have an amazing work ethic Marina ...while Myles is taking it easy at work you do all the Hard yakka >>.LOLOL.... i'm sure Myles did his bit as well..... Take care & Have fun cruising the canal's of Britain ... Cheers From Down Under....

[@Bicyclehub]

It’s your best video so far. You have done a brilliant job.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks so much lovely, so glad you enjoyed it! Big big hugs to you 💜 xx

[@LeoCapaldi]

I'm exhausted just watching this work. Great job Marina !!

[@garycharlesworth1414]

Hats of to you guy's especially Marina, that was some serious hard and painstaking work you did. Alba is looking good already. Great vid as usual. All the best and take care..

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks so much for watching Gary 💜 xx

[@samwestley5949]

Hard graft but I hope you're really proud of yourselves. For first timers that is a cracking job considering the set backs 🙂

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Sam, so glad it’s done 💜 xx

[@StealthyLucK888]

Good job done!! Marina you are now a real painter- builder 😊👷🏻‍♀️

[@RexWaldron]

It's definitely a good thing that you made this yard video - keeps it real and shows how those idyllic moments on the water are hard earned, but all the more worthwhile because of it. An Ayuvedic massage is what is needed for aching muscles - those ancient medics knew what they were about!

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

Now that roof was a big job, but you guys did it right, you took off all the old paint. Most people just pry off the loose pieces, sand a little and paint. Sometimes the thorough job is what is necessary, and you did a good job.

[@susanbriggs2946]

I think you are fabulous for taking on a project like painting and handling power tools kiddo to you girl. More girls power in progress love ❤️ it love watching this episode can’t wait for More thanks 🤩

[@CruisingAlba]

Hehe thanks Susan 💜 xx

[@oddball1711]

Marina, love your 'can do' attitude and the fact that you are not afraid to get your hands dirty. As for any mistakes that you make, that's the way to learn, Take care and stay safe. Martin

[@tobyratcliffe4534]

Marina killed it this week. Good job. Can't wait to see the final product.

[@ericgoodall7089]

Oh my god Miles what a grafter, shes defo a keeper.

[@stevanmoore7216]

Great video , putting in the hard yards , look liked you enjoyed your beer , cheers from aus 👍

[@paullowden1643]

Excellent work you two, especially Marina. What a grafter you are I’m totally impressed.

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks so much Paul, you are very kind! 💜xx

[@NA5AA]

Wow, that's a huge job. I've always heard the hardest part of the painting is the prep work, and it sure looked like that's true. Hats off to you for all that effort. I'm sure your narrowboat will look amazing when you're finished.

[@bumblebee-mygt867]

Using the right tools for the job would have made your life easier. You did good. Well done

[@ericlacey6593]

You are a star and definitely not frightened of hard work . Well done ,you get my thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@seabisquit6030]

Thank you for that "SCABBLER" tip. Did a quick research and by using a steel & tungsten set of teeth you can do a roof in one hour. If I ever get to Birmingham with the boat I purchased I'll confirm the one hour time frame someone posted in a chat room.

[@chrisabbott7458]

What an awesome job Marina you deserve a medal. I bet you felt totally knackered after all that exhausting work

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Chris, It was very tiring but glad I did it! 💜 xx

[@chevyimp5857]

Mad respect for the hard grafting Marina... Tres bon video..

[@johnthomas5966]

Yes very interesting. As for Marina - respect. Non many people are capable of getting stuck in like that.

[@markrodger276]

Well done, great to see someone getting stuck in and learning on the job

[@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld]

I can’t tell you how much I liked that - so interesting. A ‘like’ isn’t enough - I loved 🥰 it. Xxx

[@JCDiamond]

I appreciate your candor on what went right and what when wrong.

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

well done for what is a daunting task for any one who has not done such work before ,looking forward to seeing the end result

[@rondejoux8006]

What a huge amount of work, well done. You must be proud of yourself.

[@revonda5204]

Love your statement that when you feel intimidated by something means you need to take a step towards it. Great comment for everything life. 👏

[@sueroberts8834]

Wow ! Marina what a great painter you are. Quite a BIG JOB and you tackled it with gusto and ended up with a GREAT LOOKING BOAT . WELL DONE !!!

[@MsRainbow1983]

Well done guys! You need a spa day after that!

[@ALifeFullofMeaning]

Well done on all your hard work - that angle grinder looked terrifying!

[@letsbefrank6269]

I hope you had two beers after that day Marina.

[@sirbrian9404]

I think you done a brilliant job with the roof fair play to you both 👏 👍 stay safe

[@swisstoni01]

I take my hat off to you Marina. What a great effort and a fantastic result. I hope your proud of what you achieved. We better give Myles some praise to as he contributed. (Just a bit ! 😂)

[@CruisingAlba]

Very proud and glad we did it, thank you so much for watching 💜 xx

[@freddythefrog70]

Well done Marina, a true English rose & Trojan!

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Rick! Im Russian though ✌️

[@Curve2Theatre]

So glad you got that job done with out any accidents . You had me on the edge of my seat ( I could hardly watch ) when you started with that Wire Wheel. You did a great job ! I hope the weather has been kind to you, and you have managed to get the rest of the Top coats Painted . Having watch Holly the Cafe Boat, through their Painting episodes ,I knew it was going to be a big job. Looking forward to seeing the finished product .

[@ralphwood9865]

Gosh Marina that was some job ,real hard dirty work but you didn't flinch you got the job done. Well done so proud of you and Myles * Hugs all round" I can see by later this summer Alba will be as immaculate as ever with the Buddha and the Bench flowers and plants in place Good luck friends ,time to take a break to recharge your selves.

[@julesswales1535]

Wow Marina you worked SO hard. Super impressive. And I loved the wisdom you shared about doing things that scare us. Brava!!!

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

Wow !! Looking very lovely and shiny💕🤩🌼

[@johnb7644]

Well doneMarina, I worked in a car factories paint shop for 38 years so appreciate the good work you put in, the cleaning up in between sanding and painting etc really is under estimated and a faff , Well Done 👍

[@kellinigh2398]

What an achievement! This vlog was very well done!

[@brettthickhammer1546]

What excellent film making, great music choices, emotion, plotting and pacing. So much work that you guys did in such a short time. Thanks for sharing.

[@CruisingAlba]

So glad you enjoyed it Brett, thanks so much for taking the time to leave this lovely message 💜 xx

[@NarrowboatPreciousJet]

Looking great so far guys, primer is porous so you need to get a top coat on ASAP to avoid rust in the future 😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@beccajay3854]

Well done! Amazing work, very inspiring

[@sarahcantwell2322]

Super impressive work Marina! And your video is superb at capturing the hard graft and emotion of a task like this. You are a super star.

[@shyshy8788]

I painted my 62ft . Sanded , primed ,painted from blue to green. It took me six weeks ( hard work) but I was doing it on my own . Now I'm just about to paint it a different colour 😅 I changed my mind on the colour. A girl can change her mind 😅😅 Well done guys ❤

[@brianrayment5019]

Marina you have done a magnificent job👍👍👍👍👍

[@brianclarke7169]

So much hard work done. Much graft there. Well impressed, well done

[@douglasrussell5098]

Good job young lady! Sounds and looks like you both learned quite a bit!!

[@waynemason3115]

Wow what a job.How much fun is it to live and work on a boat what color is it going to be?Can't wat to see it finished remember stay safe and at the end of the day give each other a big hug. See you all next week

[@notrevich]

Myles it's fair to say you have a keeper there. Brilliant job Marina all credit to you.

[@jaquespierre6460]

I look so forward to these videos. Amazing personalities. ❤️

[@RetroRatz]

Massive well done 👍👍🌟🌟🎉🚤

[@christinetaylor6897]

Loved this episode, anything to do with DIY and power tools. It looks amazing so far, well done Marina you have worked so hard. Christine x

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Christine, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your kind words 💜 xx

[@briandouglass6565]

You 2 are an example to us all, your work ethic is exemplary and Marina deserves a medal of competence. Good luck with the remaining coats and I can't wait for the finished job. So looking forward to next Fridays episode. Take care you 2. Bear xx

[@lynmoore8355]

Great episode ......and......well i have to say Marina you have done the absolutely best job of the roof can't wait to see the finihsing touch well done.

[@dougiepaine449]

well done you two you may have made a few mistakes but its all a learning curve ,

[@glendaelwell5498]

You are a very hard worker you did a great job

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for the video… awesome job on the boat !! Stay safe and take care

[@MrGrtx]

marina you are such a determined worker well done: }

[@jimmunro4649]

Well done all about learning from misteaks

[@denistiplady829]

Miss Alba!!! . . . you are amazing!!! Brilliant work, and you worked so hard - MORE then well done to you both - I cannot wait to get back to the UK, buy a narrowboat and join you good people :-) x

[@paulramsden196]

Well done Marina you have done a good job.

[@jillosler9353]

Well done Marina! Job well done.

[@MarkHalligan]

Great episode, well done with the work 💪

[@shaunmoore5518]

Nice paint job. Brilliant work. Brilliant video

[@yta6765]

Some seriously hard work done - and alone. The prep work is the hard and important part. The result after one layer of primer shows it was done well. Marina, you need to check to see whether Miles days of work were unavoidable or purposely scheduled on those days to dump the boat work on you.

[@fp30e]

Wow, Marina and Myles what an amazing Vlog of the ups and downs thru your painting journey. Marina all that hard work you did on the roof. You did an amazing job. Really enjoyed the excellent Vlog as always. Take Care and have a nice rest.

[@paultaylor9652]

I'll watch this later, but I'm sure it'll be another great video guys.

[@redsnappersadler34]

Great video as usual! Priming and sanding the keel on my sail boat is hard enough, so hats off to you for taking this on

[@connieholley1124]

Very good episode showing the many tools used to remove the old paint and rust. Marina did so well and wore gear to keep her safe. And wow, so much debris swept up and in bin bags. Looking forward to next episodes as Alba gets "Spruced up".

[@CruisingAlba]

Thanks Connie 💜 Alba is looking 👌😊

[@debbiejacks2066]

WOW, awesome work Marina!!! 👍 Xx

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

I’m so happy I found ur channel, I really enjoy watching ur life on ur beautiful narrow boat. I hope that u never change the outside color.❤️ You are an adorable couple and seem perfect together It’s a good thing Alba only needs blacking every few years. The roof was way too much work I don’t know how you both managed. Now it’s almost like having a brand new boat. How much does it cost to get the boat blacked?

[@johnekins4408]

You are hired, amazing work you should be very proud of yourself.

[@pilpelet100]

Wow! You did a great job.

[@rogertaylor2046]

Wonderful video, I remember the paint you did great 😊 x

[@terranova837]

Wow that’s a lot of hard work. You got it done. Great job guys.

[@pamelasmith9784]

Omg well done you amazing job 💓👍

[@dukespursuits1810]

Profesionaaaaal 🤙 great job

[@paulayala4816]

Great job Marina, you are awesome. I was wondering if they were going to give you a angle grinder to use. My friend used to rebuild big earth movers and would always use an angle grinder with different abrasive and wire wheels to remove paint. I would help him remove the paint on occasion, it is back breaking work.

[@AA-zc2ob]

Alba looking good now, I’m surprised you didn’t ask people about how to prep your paintwork before you started. So much information on you tube or ask other boaters. Not a criticism, really enjoy your videos. But you could have saved money and time 😊

[@CruisingAlba]

Hey lovely, thank you so much for watching. We did our research but no one seemed to mention the scabbler. Its hard to know what tool we needed before starting to take the paint off. We thought we could do it with the sander. Anyway we had a very economical painting experience anyway it was way cheaper than paying someone to do it.

[@rickc5303]

You are a lean, mean painting machine!! Good going! The rest of the work is the easier more enjoyable outside alongside the tow path part! You will doubly enjoy the sunny days ahead sitting on the roof! Thanks for the videos with/and the always positive outlook!

[@kathleenlench4087]

You done very well

[@robtheplod]

Excellent video guys.... about to do this on mine!

[@seanadams6328]

Well Done Guys...serious amounts of hard work there.. I feel quite knackered just watching!! Long hot baths needs at the airbnb after!! Looking forward to next weeks vlog x

[@rayhindley561]

looking good marina

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Wow. Fantastic job there both of you but especially Marina. Biggest respect for tackling a job like that with no experience. Myles must be so proud of what you achieved (as must you). Can’t wait to see the end result. Love your videos guys. Keep them coming. Big love to you both ❤️ 👍

[@veronicamoss2597]

You guys have done AWESOMELY!🙏❤️