224. Finally! Repainting the narrowboat roof at last.

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A few weeks ago, I sanded down and touched up a load of rusty spots on my narrowboat's roof but I didn't then have the chance to finish the job and overcoat the whole thing in its entirety. I was also unsure what paint to use. Now, at last, I have had a few days of decent weather and got the whole thing done.
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[@Book7BrokeMyBrain]

Awwww! So much love for Bob Ross, well-deserved. I didn't know he was such an international sensation until I watched Peep Show where they said "Let's see what God is up to" and turned on Bob. Lovely. That's a gorgeous color. I love/hate The Peeling of the Tape as it's too much stress to see if I left any weak spots to ruin the line. Aha! The holey armpit T shirt. I think every crafty person has one. It's always a sad day when it's more hole than shirt and gets chucked away. Great job, David!

[@maobfh]

I don't agree that you amuse yourself over much when doing these videos. I think you do if exactly enough. I recognized your salute to Bob Ross straight off and it amused me, too! Thanks!

[@grahamwestgate1192]

Ah, just what I needed, a reminder of why I'm going to pay out an arm and a leg, to have my boat stripped to bare metal and repainted!! NOT because you didn't make a great job of it, but it bl@@dy hard work, and despite having repainted two of our previous boats (one WAS stripped to bare metal!), I'm too old and knackered to do it myself any more!! Non the less, very entertaining!!

[@kenknight4560]

So it is a comment on the sad state of the world that we all get such pleasure watching a man's paint dry! Well done you.

[@vinnyfranklin944]

Cruising TheCut is one of the things that has made the last six months of lockdown , better. It's 10 to 20 min of headphones on, world off. Thank you.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you :-)

[@KellyH0878]

Love the Bob Ross tribute. Great job with the paint! You are so neat and professional. Cheers!

[@grumpyoldgit1944]

You brought tears to my eyes when you took the mickey out of Bob Ross. I once went to one of his demonstrations, and it upset me for many days to learn that he had died.

[@akshane5570]

That was a proper tribute to a man that is still missed. Thank for the call back to him!

[@arthuralford]

The Bob Ross homage was spot on

[@Jimbob77111]

That Bob Ross bit, the font, the name and the aspect ratio absolutely golden

[@CruisingTheCut]

🤣👍

[@cbhlde]

What a coincidence; I just commented on #215 about that... ten minutes ago. :)

[@rattywoof5259]

My God, I'm actually watching paint dry!

[@StephenArbo]

Thanks Again for some great entertainment ... and the Bob. Ross bit was so funny. I wasn’t expecting it and I knew immediately with your first two words that you were going to do Bob. Keep on bringing it on !

[@BucklandSteamClean]

I am literally watching a video of paint drying - only CtheC could make me do that - bravo

[@JohnLaudun]

I almost fell out of my chair with "The Joy of Painting" bit. Nicely done!

[@helenoftroy4017]

You are hilarious. Loved the Bob Ross tribute. Both you and Bob Ross are in my newsfeed every day. I think Mr. Ross would like your happy little boat. Thanks for your humor. Much appreciated.

[@4513jmb]

Loved the jazzy tunes while sanding and laughed out loud with the Bob Ross impersonation! Leaving a comment at only 2:28 into the video. Well done, one again!

[@billyjay4672]

Having a sense of humour is essential and Bob Ross would have been proud of that intro.🤗

[@colleenshannon1282]

Humm, who knew watching someone paint a narrow boat roof would be as exciting as, well, watching paint dry. ;) Love the color and now realize I will watch anything if there is a narrow boat in it.

[@pennywebb867]

Yep. 🤣😂🤣

[@douglascolman4501]

Almost as good as watching the grass growing. LoL. I'm as addicted to narrow boats as you..

[@eddiethebarbarian]

Honestly, me too!

[@thecrazysoaplady2497]

The blue looks Mediterranean! Very nice.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danknox9986]

Can’t believe I just spend 10 minutes watching paint dry! 😊

[@stevewickmagician]

I would never have thought I could be entertained by watching someone paint a roof. But I was!! Very satisfying and now I wont have to keep saying "He still hasn't finished his roof" Looks great! Well done :)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahaha cheers

[@eirishemd]

Love the roof colour! My favourite bit of painting is always the clean up and then treating myself to a cup of tea! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦👍

[@aidanfitzgerald4372]

I've watched all the Cruising the Cut videos and I truly must say that the quality of each video is impeccable. Huge fan of the channel

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you :-)

[@willar1338]

Beautiful job! And I must say that I really like laying on my couch and watching someone else work so hard. If you never cruise again, I will gladly watch you doing whatever you decide to do. I can always watch Anna and Kath, or Floating our Boat, If I want to see cruising.

[@harrypenn611]

That was brilliant , very amusing , great Vlog again Bob/ David

[@mssixty3426]

Thank you for the laughs with your Bob Ross references and the paint "colors" across the bottom of the screen! 😆 Then learning you have to levitate to put on the second coat of paint! Nice prep and paint job as well. Cheers!

[@jamesezekiel5728]

The roof looks really good! You channel Bob Ross very well! As always, we enjoyed your vlog. Stay safe!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks, you too!

[@andrewbrooks4307]

Yes, I to like watching anthing with a narrow boat. I love the "Not a vlog" parts. Great to run as scenery in background.

[@djsoulUK]

Ah nothing like a Cruising the cut vlog when you're off work sick 👍🏻

[@marybarrett9902]

Jelly good! So British, so good to hear. I truly love all things British. The home of my ancestors. A place I’ve never been to, but love. Thank you so much for bringing to me a little bit of England.. 🙂 (John B)

[@pedropedroztravels8272]

Bob Johns seems like a likeable chap lol. I spat my tea out onto the floor with laughter when he popped up.

[@martinkavanagh196]

Well Done Young David - I trust you treated both yourself & the swans to a cheese sandwich reward for being elegant.

[@cheriblair6983]

I was watching this during a little break at work at my desk and I ended up laughing out loud with your splendid Bob Ross parody!! Kind of embarrassed myself!!

[@gaibutler3254]

Hahaha! You amuse yourself as much and as often as you like.... because we get a laugh too. I've been waiting impatiently for a vlog and you didn't disappoint, love it. Many thanks for the laugh.

[@JAR2.0]

Excellent work on this maintenance project and I also appreciated your Bob Ross segment.

[@penguin44ca]

Lovely Bob Ross and kudos for really knowing your br. Cadmium yellow and beating the devil out of it, like he says when he does it! Cheers man for this channel and the history, chuckles and information!

[@frglee]

Whilst watching this, I had this sudden urge to paint my living room. Luckily, it only lasted a few minutes.

[@stephenware7627]

Bob Ross afloat, what an idea. And remember we don't have any mistakes when painting a narrow boat, just happy little accidents. :-)

[@mrsb2914]

😂 love a bit of Bob Ross ♥️

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Hilarious bit.

[@bennysh]

Watching paint dry was quite enjoyable, I don't know why they say otherwise.

[@garyhorsburgh1924]

Loved the Bob Ross impression

[@jayfmiller]

I want to say "Thank you!" again for your series of videos. Your clever commentary ads so much to the experience. I am an old codger and have been sheltering in place during this pandemic and I look forward to your new videos as much as I looked forward to meeting a young lady for a date when I was in my 20s. The difference being I don't splash on manly cologne and put on a clean shirt.

[@livingthedrea_m]

I never thought I'd be interested. But I've watch all your vlogs it's really interesting keep up the good work

[@MagicaLucem]

Thought it was delightful that you cherished Bob's memory with those "happy little accidents" onto your darker blue paintwork. And...and...one has a lovely little red heart on your boat too...first time one has noticed this. David sails a "love - boat". So nice. Now it is all painted...it's time to... 'Kick the tyres ... ....and light the fires ...one feels the need ...the need for speed'. No IMS , No James Bond Jet Pack...just the Top Done 😂

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

2:00 That is hilarious Bob Johns. Had a great laugh on that one.

[@joeclarke9782]

This is such a good channel that I don't mind watching the paint go on, or the paint drying.

[@paulhaynes8045]

You’ve finally managed it, David - I am sitting here, literally watching paint dry... You do need to get some knee pads, though - it hurts to watch you working without them. Decent ones are only about £10 in B&Q or similar.

[@grahamlaurie]

Don't ever stop doing stuff for your own amusement. Literally laughed out loud. Brilliant.

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents. Let’s get crazy.

[@W3CRTinWV]

I simply loved the Bob Ross imitation and as Billy Jay said Bob would have been proud that you thought of him. Great video all around.

[@pyoung168]

You need to get a carton, or two, of those paper booties that I have seen doctors and home service folks wearing... just have a pair or two on you during a cruise in the event you need to walk the roof. No thanks required for this brilliant solution to your dilemma.

[@kjoy5905]

You're funny, even when painting the roof of a boat. Made me chuckle, thanks.

[@tonydejesus2134]

No apologies, I like it when you’re silly!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Hear hear 😂

[@lotsoflavender31]

Socks David, socks. With little spots on the bottom to stop you slipping. The blue is perfect 👍✨

[@peterengel7885]

As life goes on I must admit I like watching paint dry.

[@SeanMcPhersonSenior]

I am so pleased by "The Joy of Painting Narrowboats with Bob Johns". Subscribing right away.

[@williamavery9185]

How many passers by said `painting your roof then ?'......!

[@andyrbush]

That's funny

[@avictorbell2835]

Is there a book open on this? I say 7

[@gjmob]

That David Attenborough impersonation was spot on. If you closed your eyes you would -fall asleep- think it was him.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Errrrrrrrrr

[@lenoraberendt750]

Perfect shade of blue. Well done! Thanks for sharing. Always enjoy your humor! 😉

[@PeteLorimer]

I LOVED the homage to Bob Ross. Well done!

[@achloist]

My masking tape never comes off like that. David, how can you make a roof painting video interesting and humorous? Great job.

[@stefanfrederiks6089]

Can i just say thank you for your content. I was diagnosed with sever high blood pressure(194/134) last week and apart from being handed some serious medication was ordered to take it easy and find a way to relieve stress. Somehow i ended up on your channel and it been an absolute joy watching these video's and just lean back with a nice cuppa relaxing tea. So once again thank you from the Netherlands.

[@steveleith7932]

Well, if you can't amuse yourself, then what's the point? Great video and the narration, as always, is so fun.

[@peggyandthegreenfamily5469]

Wow great job done Time for tea All trades men stop for tea he he he best wishes Ken and Christine

[@polkburnettbeekeepers265]

You can make watching paint dry interesting.

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

Nice work. It is like the sky. I feel you add some clouds; that would bring some Bob Ross to your rooftop.

[@jeffyates4813]

I was watching one of your videos and seeing that you were draining your loo tank, one suggestion I have for you to keep the head fresher smelling is to put a bag of dishwasher pouches in the toilet and flush with about five gallons of water, bearing the size of your holding tank. The movement of the boat and for my case caravan, traveling agitates the cleaner and water scrubbing the tank, then drain at your next convenience, it keeps things smell free. Try it sometime, I have used it in as large as a 25 gallon tank.

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

Colour actually looked beautiful from above.

[@joshuacolumbus]

So I somehow must put a second coat on by levitating myself over the paint... LMAO pure GOLD

[@damos467]

You bring a smile. Thanks for being so entertaining.

[@timothyboles6457]

CC, there are these wonderful objects called Kneepads that make work like that less harmful on your knees, and for us watching less painful to see. I see in the last bit of the video how to make the next job of painting the roof easier, just attach a brush to your drone

[@CruisingTheCut]

Fear not, the knees are fine

[@jamesbyers8789]

Your wit. Your humor! Absolutely hilarious vlog! I love it!!!!

[@benedictarnold5376]

Damm, I was waiting for the shot of you kneeling in a 2 foot square patch in the middle of the roof wondering how you were going to get off, and wondering how long you'd have to wait for the paint to dry ... that's probably what I'd have ended up doing :)

[@CruisingTheCut]

If the boat had been any wider, that would definitely have happened.

[@kytacomaguy]

Narrow boat salute to Bob Ross. Awesome !!!

[@karenpeterson5780]

Looks great! Loved the Bob Ross bit, too. :-)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks! 😊

[@lars1701again]

Even the geese stopped to admire your handy work

[@solitarymountainman950]

Love the Bob Ross reference 👍🏼

[@danielgranger1232]

Omg Bob Ross. Epic, crying that's so funny. Vlog is amazing! I watch to unwind and relax. Must be about 5 months now. Every vlog is a winner. Your killing it.

[@fizzynix1]

Bob would love that

[@anaaltonaga7859]

I wasn’t sure at first, but I love the color. Very entertaining. I could watch it again.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Cheers

[@johndoudna7055]

Was anticipating this vid since the touch up earlier. You’ve outdone it again. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@candaceatkinson8062]

I miss Bob Ross! Thanks for the memories.

[@TeeVeeZed123]

No alizaron crimson? Good job Bob, you can count your scrapes as ‘happy little accidents.’

[@rswpt]

wondeful job David, and Thank you so much, my friend, i am glad to see you are doing well! keep them coming please, your videos are beautiful!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@DanHPage]

Laughed out loud twice, at 2:15 and at 6:15, thanks!

[@suesmith6721]

Love the Bob Ross tribute! 👏

[@ralphwood9865]

Can I open my eye snow,I just couldn't stand seeing you fall in . Ah ok, wow what a nice shade of blue ,now I see your subtle choice of colour .On nice days it will just look blue but on dull days it will project on to the clouds and it will seem sunny everyday you' re a crafty one David you deserve a bonus Cheese sandwich for.this. Cheers

[@mellissadalby1402]

Your propensity to amuse yourself in a given video also entertains me.

[@sailingeden9866]

Two by two. Hands of blue.

[@trevlamb9683]

Shiney

[@RickMunday]

I just about pissed myself when the Bob Ross imitation came out! Awesome!

[@clives4042]

Well done, you read the data sheet. This is essential with modern paints as they are far more technical in their manufacture and application. Being on the water humidity is always an issue along with dew point and using a dedicated marine paint, International, is the right way to go.

[@asak7594]

What you need is a pair of Slippers for the roof . Great job David

[@for.tax.reasons]

It really is a very pretty shade of blue from on high and im always pleasantly surprised to remember that the hatch cover has that ADORABLE heart on it ❤

[@KerrikkiLurgan]

Get some of those anti slip mats that go in cupboard drawers. Put that on the walking areas of the roof when you are traveling. That will protect the shiny new paint. You did an excellent job of it. I would not have the patience to do it properly.

[@terryrigden4860]

Nice job. The Bob Ross impression made me Chuckle

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Looks cracking. I had the same colour blue on my bedroom walls when I was a lad. It is indeed, a happy little colour to go with your happy little clouds and happy trees.

[@wicky4473]

Haha! Love the Bob Johns character!

[@brucedickison8788]

well done! I love the into for the painting portion. Had me laughing after a hard day. Thanks

[@InsidetheCasino]

REALLY like the color you chose! Very nice and calming.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Phoenix37csp]

Dying laughing at your antics. Been binge watching it after work every day. Well done from across the pond.