330. Paradise on the water: Dutch barge FULL TOUR!

[@sailboatbob3969]

I think the engine room says it all. never seen a room that clean, not a drop of oil. for being 16 yrs old. it's worth what they are asking

[@terencejay8845]

It's a thing of beauty. Put that in a standard widebeam and you'd be water-skiing behind it.

[@IIVQ]

It adheres to the white-socks theory (You should be able to enter an engine room in white socks and leave with them still being white)

[@sarcasmo57]

They run a pretty tight ship.

[@twannyvaneijsden7996]

😅​@@terencejay8845

[@rickkearn7100]

Only David can tell these stories in such an engaging fashion. IMHO, he is the Dean of Narrowboat vloggers! Cheers.

[@kevinsummerley5399]

I would buy it in a heartbeat if I had the money. But at about 25:1 my ZAR looks ridiculous. Great tour, David. Maybe. Someday... I can dream.

[@allenhatt3433]

He’s the best on this subject and he makes it interesting. Thank you David!

[@MoultrieGeek]

What a lovely couple and a magnificent boat. You can tell that the owners put a great deal of thought in the design and the interior is flat out gorgeous. I hope they sell it to someone that will give it the care and attention it deserves.

[@I_Was_Chrispy_Kreme]

Such a nice couple and clearly they love their craft.

[@tommcclelland119]

After 10 yrs in the uS Navy, I think I would feel right at home on one of the narrow boats. Fascinating lifestyle. Thank you for sharing these videos! 👍🇺🇸

[@chox2001]

That’s an awesome boat in pristine condition, a credit to the owners who have made it a home and maintained it to perfect condition. Thank you for sharing this with us 👍👏

[@chrislloydguitarist]

What the heck! I've casually got this playing in the background as I pack my house up in Canada to ready for a move back to the UK and Bruce and Joy appear! I've spent many a quality time around their home when their son and my good friend Ben was around. Such lovely people and Bruce makes a mean pizza! I'm so glad to see them again, happy and enjoying life together! x

[@YaaLFH]

You see the phrase "finished to a high standard" in every other ad so you usually at best laugh quietly at it because most of them are actually on the shabby side not even comparing to Bolberry, which truly deserves this description. She's one of a kind and very obviously well loved and cared for, so the price doesn't surprise me, especially given how immaculate she looks - even the engine room is so clean you could eat there.

[@popefang]

well you wouldn't eat there, you'd make it dirty

[@edleonard4183]

Lovely couple. Someone is getting a gem. The engine room makes a statement.

[@RT-hh3vl]

The Dutch Barge is my unreachable dream home... between this life and the next I'm going to save up....

[@BeeLZBeeb]

Me too

[@RickDavies-ik5lg]

Hi David, I have been subscribed to your channel for a long while now and always look forward to the next episode. I was really surprised for you to produce Bruce and his Bolberry. I have met him many times as I was one of the pilots who used to take Bolberry to and from Portishead every year. A delightful couple and a fantastic barge. I never had any worries about breaking down as I have had with a few of the narrow boats which we took. I hope he manages to find a buyer. Keep on going with the vlogs, we are currently on the Leeds and Liverpool on our narrow boat 😊😊 Rick

[@kevinmartin3859]

That is a gem of a Dutch barge well maintained an engine room and engine that looks new if I had the money I wouldn't hesitate well done with the video top notch 😊😊😊

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks David what a fabulous boat 👍

[@CruisingTheCut]

It really is!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The owners commissioned a well-thought-out boat.

[@549BR]

In high school in the states, we used to call very large cars, like a Town Car or Cadillac, canal boats. So now it's funny to hear that description being used properly. That is a nice Canal Boat.

[@leandrobardach]

What a beautiful homeship !!! Full of classic taste for intelligent and cozy arrangement. Greetings from Buenos Aires !!!

[@rpaasse6453]

We call this type of barge a - Spits - looking at its bow but the stern is not original, rebuild or whatever. As someone who lived on a sailing barge ( boeiertjalk ) in the Netherlands, this is a beautiful one. Very well thought -out and done, ready to go. Machineroom is a dream, i say 235 is a bargan. For a ship like this. Its very well done, complete and worth every penny. And i am Dutch! So if it can be done cheaper, i'm first. But its crisp and clean, well build and kept. Very nice!!

[@simonjenkins982]

Care, thought, planning, maintainance and attention to detail are extremely evident in this boat. An engine room to die for.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Thanks for the tour of this boat, David. They have a lovely home there and I can well imagine it has given them much pleasure through the years. Have a Blessed day.

[@mimaroo1431]

My grandparents and my uncle were barge captains in the Netherlands, that brought loads of all sorts of things all over Europe. My mother was born on a barge. I remember going from the Netherlands to Germany on my uncle's barge, before he retired and sold it. It was definitely a different life.

[@mikem201]

what a wonderful space to call home

[@charlesblithfield6182]

I live in Canada on a canal system (Trent Severn) and the largest canal lock in the world is less than 1 km from my house. If I could I’d buy this beautiful well maintained boat as a downsized home - winters might be an issue though! The owners have obviously taken great care to maintain this craft, after all it was a home, and I imagine they will miss it greatly. Thanks to them for sharing their lovely boat and I hope they get a fair price for it.

[@antonoat]

Quality costs! Nothing new there, lol. Thank you for allowing us to see your wonderful home!

[@robertparrish5542]

For EU price especially here in Belgium you are in the right price range. I have seen alot less of boat for much more price. I love the look of your boat. Thank you for such a wonderful video of it. Best wishes to you

[@woodenman1954]

Another little gift from David on a cloudy Sat afternoon.

[@nickdavison9771]

Absolutely stunning boat, and clearly well loved and maintained by a responsible owner.

[@dealmeidakevin3989]

Dutch bare are just the best, such a dream boat

[@eveb446]

WOW!!!!! What a lovely boat. Thank you David for sharing with us this 60 foot long, wide-beam, Dutch barge.

[@rotinkerbell]

Perfect for the Scottish Canals.

[@richardjensen6753]

Hello from Kansas! Wow, what a barge! They must have really sat down and worked out all the details with the boat builder! An example any boat builder would be proud to hang their hat on! Very well-maintained boat, it still looks brand new!!! Thanks!

[@Rickwardful]

I had a 6’10” wide Dutch Style narrowboat with a rear collapsible roofed wheel house on the River Severn called Ess-Em-Jay. She eventually got renamed as Tea and Oranges. Best boat I ever had by miles!

[@alc7926]

Lovely boat & beautiful interior, really cleverly laid out. Best of luck to them with the sale.

[@petermeler3275]

Yes, hearing about the sale when it happens would be a nice update to this video.

[@bigups43]

What a whimsical little boat!

[@motorv8N]

Stunning craft - a great balance of nautical and quaint cottage. I thank you David and owners for the tour. As my wife and I see retirement looming over the horizon in the next 7-8 years we’re considering all manner of living options and this option appeals very much!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@namesake-mx9nl]

What a lovely cozy barge . I was surprised to realise , like many who watch your videos , that this is the first you have featured .

[@davidjones8680]

For many years we always went to the Dutch boat show in Amsterdam. The boats there were always steel, substantial, and supremely sensational, just like this one is. I hope it finds the new owner it really deserves. Yet another tip top episode David.

[@teedub1990]

I love the design and decoration. You can tell it was built with love.

[@markross4730]

Well you got them all now David. That is an amazing boat! Thanks!

[@markjones1595]

What a beautiful boat, if I had the money I would happily spend the rest of my days, the quotidian cheese sandwich for lunch. Thank you Mr Johns.

[@michaelflick1177]

Lovely couple with gorgeous dutch barge.

[@EldoonNemar]

Another solid video by our resident narrowboat expert.

[@maobfh]

I absolutely LOVE a Dutch Barge! They are lovely!

[@rodneycraig01634]

what a lovely couple and fantastic boat

[@karenpeterson5780]

What a beautiful (and well-kept) boat! Thank you for the tour.

[@robertl6196]

Amazingly spotless for a boat of that age.

[@ashleyfearon4121]

Once again David, a superbly narrated, edited and engaging video. You ooze professionalism and are able to capture your audience within seconds. A wonderful craft is for sale here, meticulously cared for and it must be a wrench for this delightful couple to bid farewell to it. Thank you, one of your best pieces of work although I find myself saying these same words with most if not all of your videos!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

The interior is wonderful; just what I would choose: cabinets, furniture, lighting, everything.

[@Sue_Anthony]

Stunning barge, every little thing thought of, every bit of space used carefully and thoughtfully. Its been beautifully maintained and cared for. Anyone lend me half a million ?

[@artd.1498]

Oh wow. I wish I lived over there. I’d be sorely interested in buying that boat. What a beauty it is. Enjoyed the video, sir. Thank you. And thanks to the owners for letting you film. I hope they get it sold soon and at, or above, their asking price.

[@thomastrout9997]

Another excellent adventure into a way of life that would have escaped us save for David's fine reporting. Makes for a lovely Sunday.

[@joemelton7023]

Yes finally! 🎉. I have been wanting to see one. Absolutely can NOT afford 😮

[@petermeler3275]

Imagination doesn't cost anything & David's videos do spark the imagination. Meme:Reach exceeding grasp :)

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

I'd love to have this beautiful vessel in the US for the Intercoastal Waterways. She'd be an amazing way to experience the Great Loop as long as you kept inside or close to shore. It looks capable enough to deal with moderate conditions along the coasts. With proper trip management and weather predictions I see no reason this vessel wouldn't be well suited to the upper east coast of the US. Now I'm not saying she's all out gale or serious storm worthy but nothing I saw indicated she couldn't handle a decent blow. She's got plenty of power to push her through, as long as she's got the right prop and transmission. This one has really caught this old man's eye, what a lovely little vessel they've built and from all appearances maintained extremely well. Ahh to just dream about it will have to be enough for me as that is not my calling but Oh if it were. Thank you for showcasing this wonderful vessel and her owners as they seem as right as their little ship. Take care and God Bless...

[@marvindebot3264]

An ideal and different Great Loop boat for sure! She'd handle the gulf part OK, you would just need to pick your day but they travel from the UK to France across the channel all the time so I see no problem there.

[@jamesa7506]

10/10 👍 A fantastic boat thats both pleasing to the eye and comfy to the soul! I can only assume that they're selling it for physical purposes. At any rate a fine investment for lovers of the water. Thanks David and the owners, for sharing this with us.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Moving to a house to be closer to family.

[@jamesa7506]

​@@CruisingTheCut I thought they were able to be close to them while on their boat? However it is, it's good to be close to family! 👪

[@lisadefries6718]

@@jamesa7506guess they not getting any younger and static living may suit them now .

[@geoffcampbell7846]

Brilliant!! Always wanted one, might just have been able to afford one, but my other half couldn't see how it would work with her family and work commitments, so the ideas drifted away. Now having a tour around that lovely boat reminded me of ideas once floated, and never really forgotten. Cheers David, that was a cracking video. 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦

[@normanboyes4983]

Thank you for the tour David, as always very nicely done. What a lovely couple who have had a good 16 years enjoying this fine vessel and I can well appreciate the mixed emotions in parting company with it. I can empathise with their prior predicament when it came to downsizing their house and feeling like they were giving up too much but at least when they move ashore they will have a different perspective because although the barge is of ample proportions they will have much more usable space even in a ‘smaller home’. As to the barge - well all design is a compromise, but they seemed to have hit a sweet spot in terms of convenient layout, privacy and a more than functional plant room (had to smile at the more than generous hot water cylinder). I note a lot of irrelevant comments about the price from people who are not seriously in the market and at the end of the day something is only worth what a willing buyer is prepared to pay. Personally, I think they will have no problem in finding a keen buyer, lots of people taking early retirement with lots of equity in their now ‘far too large house’, so in those terms £0.25M is perfectly doable for those buyers. Too late for me (too old) but ten years ago I would have been sorely tempted. Thanks once again David.😀⛵️

[@chris-cole]

Stunning boat! Inside and out!!! I think I'd find myself in that engine room a few hours a day just admiring that block and how clean it is!!! Kudos to the owners for keeping such a beautiful floating home!

[@FrogmanAnime]

I’ve seen a few Dutch barges over the time I’ve been interested in narrowboat content. But this has to be the nicest one I’ve seen. Great video hope she goes to someone who will give her care and enjoy living aboard her. Ben from Australia 🇦🇺

[@skf4skf47]

How exciting 😊 Love your work David. Australia 🇦🇺

[@montyzumazoom1337]

A beautiful boat and a nice couple.

[@JC-sl4hk]

Thank you to the lovely couple for allowing you to have a look around and video their beautiful boat. What an absolute beauty. What a super classy video of a super classy boat. Well done David. Hopefully whoever buys the boat will maintain it and respect it the way that the current owners have done for years👍👍👍. Thanks for taking us along, stay safe, well and happy. Judy🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@coffindodger1]

What a beautiful boat. The quality is exceptional and is proof that you can’t beat a good boat builder, that’s why we chose a Bluewater boat for our home.

[@alandahlstrom7213]

This is a beautiful and well appointed boat and that is by far the cleanest engine I have ever seen in my life. I doubt it was any cleaner when it was fresh from the factory. Obviously these two have taken very good care of this craft. Oh, if only I lived in the UK with an extra $230,000 or rather Pounds.

[@loonhaunt]

Seriously. Glad I was sitting down when he said you could get a house on the water for less than a million. And 200k for that boat was a little unbelievable too.

[@nothere7198]

Thank you for doing a Dutch barge ! As much as I’ve long dreamed of a narrow boat my real love would be a Dutch barge. This is a really nicely designed one and I think I’d agree with the owner, compare like to like and the price seems more reasonable. Only wish I could afford it 🙂

[@dorothydotson7154]

I go for the short narrowboats but that surely is a nice barge. The access to the main cabin is ingenious!

[@dougwilson4537]

Yes, I've seen other dutch barges, with the up/down through the wheelhouse.... That through passage is absolutely brilliant!

[@philiproseel3506]

A very nice boat. I’m sure they’ll find a buyer.

[@lesleym6952]

If only I had the money! What a beautiful beautiful boat 🤩

[@louisetaylor2897]

Oh my. If I ever got the chance, ever had the money, I would get a boat like this. It's so beautiful. ❤

[@BoatTime]

always wanted to have a nosey around one of these! The dream for the future maybe! 🤔 🙌🏻

[@ve2vfd]

A really nice boat and that immaculate engine room is impressive.

[@metrickarma]

Barge Verstappen comes home to win the canal boat grand prix!! Thanks for the video, David

[@stuartrich4574]

What a lovely couple and a fantastic boat, the engine has been cleaned and polished within an inch of its life 😂I hope they find a speedy buyer and I wish them well for their next adventure.

[@danieltaylor5231]

David is always on the look out for new and interesting places to gongoozle from.

[@johnhill8529]

I owned and lived on a 54’ Dutch barge from 2006-2016. It was a superb way to live and I only sold due to an overseas work tour for 5 years. If I can get another Thames mooring I’ll have another, it was the happiest part of my life.

[@robsin2810]

Thanks David. What a lovely tour of a great barge. I hope they get a buyer.🙏🇦🇺👍

[@nonsequitor]

What a guy 😂💪❤.... what a lovely couple and home. If I had the money I'd be very interested...great work. All the best to them, and thanks for sharing this 🙌

[@mommahil4323]

A very interesting boat - and that doorway to the back (stem?!) is a stroke of genius. Thank you - and the owners too

[@VoklstWestie]

Mr. CtC, if I already had my Nesara.... I would get you that craft with the caveat you would have to take me out a few times a year..... What a magnificent vessel!!!! Another great Vid!!

[@NitroTom91]

We (33/32) are in exactly this situation of not having the funds for a house like, for ever. This would be an absolute dream. Great job!

[@rebapuck5061]

That's a lovely boat. I can see living on that as it has something most tiny homes, vans and narrow boats don't have. Room for a hobby.

[@YaaLFH]

Have you ever actually seen a narrowboat? People living aboard them have hobbies and even small businesses.

[@chrisabbott7458]

I have a 44ft narrowboat and my hobby is railways.😊 I'm building a model railway in narrow gauge on a board raised on a bike lift above the bed.Not on the way at all.

[@mikejankowski6321]

Nice boat with a very thoughtful layout. The lower access corridor is brilliant. There may be things to do for the boat, but it seems like it would be relatively convenient to get to everything. Should be a big selling point.

[@cya2163]

Wow...that's ridiculously gorgeous!

[@TheGardenKitten]

thank you for taking us on a tour, boy I would love that boat. Oh well. 😄

[@christinebryant9143]

My husband would not think Bristol a strange place to go for a holiday. He was born and brought up in Bristol

[@BdManus]

You did an amazing job telling their story while show casing that amazing boat. I wish I could afford it.

[@david-reason]

Amazing! Best wishes from the canals of Bangkok.

[@Durbintwist-wu4oc]

Man is not lying, it's a Beautiful Boat, & worth Every penny, & more, totally worth it......

[@jbs-vu5mc]

Haven’t seen your videos in forever! Now 2 in 2 days!! Miss your videos!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

I don't know why you're not seeing them, I publish regularly, about every ten days or so. View all of them on my channel page and, if you are subscribed, be sure to check the Subscriptions tab in KZbin, never just rely on the YT home page to flag up new editions.

[@jbs-vu5mc]

@@CruisingTheCut still subscribed!

[@charlesbaran1106]

Very nice and comfortable boat! What a great feature to be able to operate it without standing out in the rain.

[@kevingray2022]

David , thank you. Your delivery is spot on, the way you deal with advertising or not as the case in this video is an absolute exemplar to others....thanks once again

[@penneynoss9552]

Hi David, thanks for sharing. I love Dutch barges.

[@misterflibble6601]

After seeing all the features of this Dutch Barge I'm surprised there not asking much more. I'm in the U.S. and it would be $290, 600 seems like a bargain for what your getting

[@lrhogusa]

I finally subscribed after watching 4 years of stuff. Starting all over again from the beginning since that's the kind of OCD guy-bloke that I am. Cheers!

[@Lego6980]

Lovely people, lovely boat. That corridor is an excellent idea as are many other ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@CruisingTheCut]

My pleasure!

[@charlesroberts6965]

What an amazing craft...looks to be well thought out with all the creature comforts and amenities one might want. Amazing day with you on an amazing adventure.😎👍⛴️

[@simonmills9427]

I have been with you since day1 and this vlog is one of your best beautiful boat lovely couple and of course you to guide us through all the features

[@judithmatthews8460]

What a huge amount of thought has gone into this boat. Beautiful. I hope the new owner enjoys this lovely home as much as the present owners do.

[@mrscuteas]

I love Dutch barges and this barge is a beauty. I hope the owners find just the right buyer for their home on the canal ❤

[@model101t800]

Cool, own a 46f Utrecht Pram from the '50, greetz from The Hague

[@reinhartvonzschock357]

I never saw a dutch barge with a stem like that !

[@jimmisura6533]

I’ve seen many wide beam layouts that seem not to use the extra beam very effectively leaving lots of open floor plan. That can look nice but many don’t really carry many extra amenities over a narrowboat which has to be super efficient out of necessity. This Dutch barge is different and uses the space wonderfully. I especially loved the main room ahead of the raised wheelhouse. The kitchen, dinning area and main saloon blend together to make a very homey cosy space. Loved the tour and the wonderful older couple. Their choices in design and obvious care of the vessel show how much they love it. It must be hard to sell the boat at any price. Thanks again for a lovely look at canal life. Cheers from Florida 🌴🌴🌴