DIY Narrowboat Blacking Important Information, How Much? How Long? How To? Canalboat life Costs E102

[@hw476]

I nearly spat my drink out when you said “straight in, no foreplay”😳🤣🤣Then all I could hear was Sean saying. “You can’t say that!!!” Lovely to see you both. 🤗💖

[@Tretz624]

ROFL, my exact actions and thoughts! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂🤣

[@davidcadden9478]

Thank you both for this informative blacking vlog, I had my 60 ft blacked 14 month ago by a young lad who looked bored, claimed he used 2 pack, which wasn't asked for and not used.. all done 2 days in December! well within 2 months it was falling off in chunks🙈 I will be following your advice later in the year when I do my own. All the best, David.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

2 pack need to be applied to a bare metal shot blasted boat for it to stick on properly

[@geoffstanton6465]

I'm now subscribed. I also watch "Foxes Afloat" and have done for a long time. I have seen a few others, but between you, and foxes I get the most enjoyment. We don't have canals here in Oz, or the history that you lot have. So i enjoy watching the lifestyle you live, and the area in which you film.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Welcome aboard 👍

[@johnhall4146]

You bad boy! “Straight in, no foreplay” indeed. ROFL.

[@bobmcdermott9535]

ROTFLOLACGU

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

🤣😂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂

[@littleoldme205]

@@bobmcdermott9535 I get the ROTFLOL bit but i cant work out the rest 🙈 please explain 😂

[@bobmcdermott9535]

@@littleoldme205 roll on the floor laugh out loud and can’t get up !

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

No, you are NOT overthinking anything re the data sheets, you are spot on, they exist for a reason. Sure, some people who ignore it and do their own thing may get good results, but EVERYONE who follow the manufacturers instructions will get good results (if their base prep work was done right).

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I love a data sheet 🤣

[@carolynabramo7108]

Love your "Not How To but How I Do" vids. Be well!!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍

[@John-iv2oz]

This is exactly the kind of data future narrow boaters need/want. Excellent.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks John

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our's is being blacked this year...... you're hired 🤣

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thats going to make an interest Vlog title, "The foxes have worn my wrist out" 😜

[@Choroidal]

Childish snigger. 😀

[@jimgassor8473]

Is the underside of the hull blacked as well or just the sides? Wouldnt fancy laying under there with the roller unless on a creeper board of some kind!

[@seanadams6328]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Mmmm Can one of you fine upstanding people explain that to me...im so innocent *cough.cough* lol

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

@@jimgassor8473 Not normally painted, the base plate is thicker steel and with lower oxygen levels at the bottom of the canal it doesn't rust as much, and any coating you apply get scrapped off in the shallow water

[@tonybonser8261]

A good job well done there mate, it’s very hard on the arms and upper body ain’t it??, your lovely good lady reminds me so much of my wife when she had lymphoma and other problems, sadly she got the dreaded word again and this time couldn’t be saved, that was seven years ago, but like your lovely lady she was the bravest person I’ve ever known, having a laugh n joke with everyone and people would say “” has she really got cancer??”” It still amazes me that when I see folk like your missus that the outlook they have and the strength they show is outstanding , May I wish you & your lovely wife all the very best for the future, I can tell by the body language you adore each other, Well Done to the both of you, Take care. .

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Tony, so sorry about your wife

[@NBStoweAway]

Lmao just started watching this and chortled at your comment.. “straight in no foreplay” .. shows my childish humour… great job Mark well done 👍🏻

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂🤣

[@davidreedy7597]

If you want a job done right, you do it yourself. A job well done, looks awesome. We enjoyed the vlog as usual, thanks for letting us tag along. Best wishes, David and Tammy from Florida.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

So glad you enjoyed it you pair ❤️

[@katherineroyal423]

I'm all caught up now,. Thanks so much for the laughter and joy even during dark times (lockdowns and treatments). Love and joy back to you.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@maobfh]

I had a couple of questions but you answered them when you sat down to sum it all up! The first question was Would it do better/last longer if you put several coats of bitumen on the hull? Indeed, it is necessary. You want two coats to make sure that every nook and cranny is sealed off to keep the water from reachin the steel and rusting out. To be safe, you put 3 coats on! I don't think you were over thinking it because I would have done it EXACTLY like you did. My 2nd question was about the availability of supplies for you to use, as compared with the items i have available for myself on the other side of the Atlantic. Here, there are a variety of different rollers, both short and long, for different surface textures. They have one with thick pile here that will completely saturate a really rough surface and will use quite a bit of paint because the depth of the roller pile will naturally hold more paint. You would probably end up putting on two coats in one pass. But maybe you don't like those because the possibility of air bubbles between the bitumen and the steel hull is fairly high. Is this something you have any experience with? This is, quite possibly, the worst comment that I have posted on your channel because I don't have one single comedic bit about blacking a boat. Being neither a genius, a professional comedian or a plagiarist, i truly have nothing. Having said all of that, i DID enjou the video and watched you like a HAWK so that i will have an idea how to manage this when i buy my narrowboat. That you for the not how to do but how YOU do video. Speaking of plagiarism, i did hear one joke that Philip told Matthew. He said he had a vegetable hoke but he was sure they would want to hear it because it is corny. BaDumDUM! So with that cornyjoke, i will sit down and shut up. 😁🤣😊.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Hi Rebecca, we do have all those different types of rollers but I just took advice from the people in the boatyard as to the best way to apply the blacking, they do it for a living and use a brush the rollers. Love the corny joke 🤣😂

[@johnswimcat]

One of the few canal boat channels I still watch. Good job

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Cheers John, hope to actually get some cruising done soon

[@ianwebb2235]

That was interesting.... It is so good to see you two looking so well. My wife and I have been watching your adventure since you 2 started - I had been talking to her about the best holidays I have had,,,, I think it was you Tw`ts video,,,,and we both laughed!! When I eventually retire --- I cannot too many children and grandchildren,,,,, My wife wants to buy a narrow boat,,,,,IT is YOUR fault that I have to work!!!! 🤣 Subsequently we watch the Foxes, My Narrow Boat Adventure, Floating our boat etc,,,,, I have been out here in Japan for 20 years,,,,,,I love every second of it - It suits me, it is like living in the UK in the 50's However, your adventures, struggles and successes,,,,, truly miss the UK. Thank you so much! Debs, hang in there girl,,,,that soppy husband of yours is a good man! Well,,,,maybe. Thank you for these videos you have opened new experiences for my wife, and confirmed the pleasures that I had!! PS We went out to the local river,,,,had a picnic and my wife had bought me a 6 pack of my favorite beer - Suntory Premium Malts...... I need to get to bed,,,

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Ian, start saving hard for that boat as prices keep going up

[@sa9861]

🎶 FABULOUS Music 🎶 Fabulous job on the boat, and Deb you’re looking fab as well..... The old bloke......yeah, well s’pose...🤠..... Thanks for cost b/down, always useful to know these things. Cheers 🐨

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much

[@saltycowgirl]

you two are just lovely.... Deborah hang in there it does get easier... ive finnished with Chemo and Radiation and im still resting, VERY SLOWLY recovery.. blessings from Texas

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Ive never felt so tired in my life but I know its only going to get better❤️ So glad you're out the other side ❤️

[@bruceshaw2402]

As a retired decorator I can say with a certain amount of knowledge you did a " proper job "

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Bruce

[@holistictherapist6494]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 i so miss narrowboating and my heart aches to return

[@carlainsworth1101]

Hi when IV black my boat it's easy with a 9"roller and a brush to get in the cracks done a good job

[@carycoombe3380]

I had to go back and watch Cruising the Cut's two blacking videos for reference and I was very surprised at the differences. All very educational and entertaining. Thanks.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Been a long time since I watched them

[@MrAg272]

G'day to you both. I find it really interesting watching the 'Boaters' I follow. The experience of Blacking the boat by the various Boaters. Amazing when the blacking is done how good the boat looks again.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It makes a bit difference to the appearance

[@franktuckwell196]

I once undersealed my motorcycle and sidecar combination with a bitumastic paint, it was messy and a right pain removing and replacing the wheels but protected against all that winter salt and grit from the roads. It was messy and gungey but did the job well. The worst bit was getting it off my fingers where i spilt it. Most satisfying when done and i reckon although you had a more vast an area, it was more straightforward. Knackeri g, but you know you've done as good a job as possible, one less worry👍👍👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its always satisfying doing it yourself

[@francishughes5205]

You did a grrrrrrreat job Mark. It must really pay to be pedantic when blacking and thereby preserving your precious home. I guess it’s peace of mind. Lovely to see you both enjoying the life. So happy and obviously so in love. One day, I would hope to be a live aboard on the cut. Best wishes to you both on your continuing journey.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Francis 👍

[@ellemdee276]

Your boat looked so amazing at the end! I went back to the vlog you did when this was done for you at Banbury 2 years ago but I don't think you mentioned the cost at the time? Still, even if you didn't save any cash at all & your muscles & tendons paid a steep price for doing it yourself this time, I think you're right that it's still well worth the peace of mind you'll now enjoy for a couple of years from being certain that each coat protecting your hull was given the curing time specified by the manufacturer. Plus, let's face it, even the best tradesmen will never have the vested interest that a boat's owner will have in meticulously ensuring that every single teeny nook & cranny gets its proper share of paint. Great job!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It was very rewarding doing it myself, Last time we had it done it cost £1200 but they also welded on 6 new anodes

[@seanadams6328]

As a bottle of champagne swings toward the bow... Mark rushes out and yells.."mind my blacking!" Great vlog...and as always love and hugs xxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂🤣 I'd be more worried about wasting a good bottle of champagne 🤣😂

[@jacquijoy7314]

Hi there Very well done on the job of blacking. Satisfaction you have done it well. Reminds me when my husband use to have our boat taken out of the river by the marina to do the anti-fouling. He found it quite a job but it looked good after. Take care & keep warm & safe. Love Jacqui XX

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its always rewarding doing a bit of DIY

[@annm6049]

A job you must be proud of Mark. Well done. Love and hugs to you all and remember that includes Bonnie and Alfie xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Ann❤️

[@shirleylynch7529]

Fantastic to watch boat being taken out of the water and back in again. Great job Mark well done. You are both such a tonic to watch and listen to. Thank you.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Our pleasure Shirley❤️

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Trouble is, that tomic doesn't come with gin attached.

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi I think that you did s 1st class job of it,and it's all ways nice to think,yes I did that my self, well done plus you could have a well earned drink. can't wait to see you next video,,

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍

[@clovettajackson4654]

Looks like you did an excellent job. Looking good Deborah. Best wishes from Missouri.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you❤️

[@paulroberts5677]

Think you did the best blacking video I've seen. Got a lot from it. Like your discussion about drying times. Yes, drying times are important, so many things happening with the paint and solvent. The splat it with paint and chuck it back in the water brigade just don't realise. The boat I am hoping to buy will be surveyed on Tuesday and I, also, have my second covid shot 😁. Then I shall be anti-fouling the boat with a new biocide free antifoul. Please keep your fingers and toes crossed. Another great vblog, thank you both.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Paul. Good luck with the boat survey 👍

[@deanwilliams9398]

Love it so glad Deb seems to have turned the corner lots of praise for Deb to put herself out on camera when perhaps she may not be feeling top hole. Be glad when Debs treatment is totally finished, and you can both entertain us, with your really interesting might I say very professional camera work. Love it .mike

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Mike ❤️ or is it Dean?

[@bradmccartney187]

Glad to see you both well, Keep up with these great video's. I now have 4 people in the UK to chat with from time to time, You Two, another Narrowboater, and one on HAM Radio. I must say my English is Improving Mate's. Take Care stay safe and Healthy, from my family to yours have a nice day.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I remember years ago a friend of mine and his dad were into Ham radio, is it still a popular thing nowadays?

[@catherineatkins7908]

Always nice to see your smiles. Mark, I’d take the Foxes up on their offer...you could recoup some of your costs.😊

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

And have Colin standing there with a clapperboard shouting Action😂🤣

[@catpurrson3651]

What fun that would be! The reparte would be...um..sparkling.

[@Minikisses20000]

Mark, I don't have any knowledge of this just what I watch here on KZbin. I think you did a fabulous job. Congrats. 💕💕

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much 😊

[@annhay4572]

Lots of work!! Good for you for doing it yourself. I've always done my own boat bottoms, and I repaint the bottom on each boat I've owned every year because of salt water here in the Pacific NW of the USA. Every 10 years, I have the bottom sand blasted and start over. And I use a roller (it's faster and easier on your hands and elbows and shoulders), never a brush. Does your left arm not work, Mark? Try it, train that left arm! 🙂 You'll be happier if you use your left arm half the time. Oh, excellent weed hatch upgrade, you should patent that! And I'm with you about the data sheets and time required for hardening off. No legitimate boatyard would do otherwise. Oh boy I know how it feels to have your boat in the air with someone else in charge! My 1939 boat was 42 feet long by 12 feet wide. If I could have found a haulout with a "lorry" like you folks use, that would have been great, but here we use straps and a very tall structure to lift/raise the boat straight up out of the water using those straps. And the boat swings and sways like crazy. Nevertheless, when the boat finally "splashes" and gets back in the water, I think every owner breathes a sigh of relief. Oh, and yes! when I was in my boat when it was "on the hard" on land, I would run into the cupboards and cabinets inside the boat because it was NOT swaying with the water. What an odd feeling. 🙂 Great video, great info, perfect in every way. Thank you!

[@stephenglendenning1475]

You did grant job. Black are home and how you a great summer. Just let you know that today's night is at 40 f from Kitchener Ontario Canada. The snow stop last night. From the Glendenning family. You have a warm days and night just be safe. Thank you 😊

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Days are getting warmer here

[@timeast6412]

Hi,M&D,you should find that the baffle plate makes a huge difference.We did the same thing some years ago.I can’t understand why they are not fitted as standard.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

ours had one originally just held on by 2 thin rods I think the original Werner cut it off for some reason

[@janwaller3585]

Nice paint job there. Thanks for the information ❤️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

No problem 👍

[@gingermolinero8386]

You two are great, I really enjoy your channel. Hope the summer brings lots of adventures as you continue to regain strength

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Greetings to you both. I have had similar experiences to yours. I would go further and say that boat yards have responsibilities and a duty of care to look after boaters. Some DON'T and put the £ before morality. If you really really wanted to splash out (No pun intended) next time blacking is due then go the " whole hog" and sand blast and hot ZINC coat the hull before applying ' two pack ' to the hull. This was a very instructive vlog and I enjoyed watching well done. Keep safe dry warm and virus free.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We intend to get quotes for the hot zinc and 2 pack when it time to be done again

[@terrykunst3883]

This was a very interesting episode, and such valuable information too. Impressive job and undertaking for one person!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@Jdownesuk]

Very clear and enjoyable to watch.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jdownesuk]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 👍, shame my boat to be that’s currently on dry sitting doesn’t allow owners to black their own boats 😔. Need to trust the yard to do a good job

[@patriciagassor4497]

You did well Mark, we always preferred 2-pack epoxy and it is better if that goes on from new so if you are considering going for that next time you are thinking along right lines to have the hull sand blasted first. We always worked in a dry dock to black ours and did it ourselves and always gave it 24 hrs between coats normally 2 coats was sufficient as once you get it coated with 2 pack epoxy when it needs doing again we just power washed it and wire brushed to give it a key and obviously removed any loose paint before recoating. the 2 pack stayed on well. Goes on well with a roller, only thing with that is once you mix the 2 parts you need to get it on. Never an easy job and to save cost we always did ours ourselves every 2 to 3 years. Quite a big job sandblasting as it gets in everywhere and would need to try and seal the vents/ doors and windows etc. Best wishes with your radio therapy Debs. Love following your progress, its been so nice you have shared this journey with us all and shared your home with us to, some vloggers do not do that and have found some keep you more at arms length. I have been following one couple for 3 years and still do not really know them as their vlogs are always about the cruising everyday. I much prefer what you are doing. XX (ps, our son follows you as well and he lives in California) xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We will probably shop around for quotes to get her grit blasted and 2 pack next time

[@PinspotMedia]

Very informative, helpful and enjoyable watch. Thanks!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billstarr7224]

Debbie looks great. Your work on the blacking is just great. Glad I'm too old to do that,lol.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its a good way to keep fit 😂

[@THE-1234-KID]

Whatever the vlog just great to see your smiling faces well done mark you did a good job there love and best wishes to you bothxxxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much Sheila❤️

[@picturepoacher9368]

Really good to see you both posting again, 👍👍, I do this for a living,2/3 boats a week including base plates but have never used a brush apart from cutting in better off getting an extra coat or two on with your roller than worrying about getting in all the little holes, 👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sunswifttan2346]

Great sharing Mark! And your workmanship quality is good. Not easy to do the work yourself. But I trust the cost savings and sense of achievement makes it all worthwhile. Now you know love and TLC is onboard your home. Deborah you look fantastic. See you lovelies soon. Have a wonderful weekend and new week ahead.🌈🌞🌻🍀🪴💐✨🍻🥂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks, I love a bit of DIY

[@sherrie-deejenkins6504]

Loved the video. I love any video you guys do. Just great to visit with you guys. Thanks for taking me along.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Our pleasure ❤️

[@kerryashby6954]

Thank you for sharing and explaining, really interesting & useful knowledge for the future.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caroledumbleton4448]

You did a bloody good job there Mark, my back was aching just watching you 😄😄😄😄

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

🤣😂 Thanks 👍

[@rodneyallister9877]

Hi you have done a good job blacking your hull by brush rolling is a wast off time I have had boats for 50 years Now 80 years old still at it keep it going 👍

[@lesleytagovailoa2256]

Great video, love your “How I do it” videos. Keep them coming…👍🏻

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I will, thanks

[@bjbrown]

I am so happy to see your video! All seems to be going well and I’m waiting for a cooking vid, a meet up with other nb friends with a cookout and maybe a new beer review! Cheers you lovelies and I eagerly await my next online visit with you! xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks BJ, we cant wait to meet up with friends to film something like that 👍

[@mikeyratcliff3400]

Thanks for a very informative thingy, mines going in to Heyford tomorrow and we are doing it ourselves, take care you lovely people from Ratty and Zoe on Spirit of Albion x.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you! You too!

[@robertdavis1717]

Great to hear your voices again, don't leave it so long next time. In the words of the great Bruce Forsythia your my favourites.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Wow, thank you!

[@eirishemd]

Awesome vlog and absolutely zero criticisms from me. That’s a tough job and you did great. Hope Deborah feels better. Hugs as ever ❤️❤️❤️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you so much!

[@miloroberts5883]

DIY, Mark. Nice job. The man for his lady and himself:-) Xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I love a bit of DIY

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks for a great vlog and it looked like you did a very thorough job there Mark. It's great to see you both and I hope that Debbie is doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Steve, hard work but rewarding

[@williamolsmit4659]

Right proper job, having scraped, and painted many a boat bottoms in my day , I feel ya man, time for a ryht nyce pint , cheers

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍🍺

[@annetherington800]

Hello when you buy a boat there’s lots of things to think about and also maintenance and up keep as well the blacking looked hard work but looked like new fantastic have a lovely weekend wishing you both well love Annie ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Always lot of thing to empty your wallet 🤣

[@penneynoss9552]

Looks great ☺️ my arm hurt just watching you . have a great week

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂🤣 Good way to build muscles 😂🤣

[@davecooke914]

Come across your video really enjoyed as a decorater great job good luck with your journeys best of health to your wife 👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Dave ❤️

[@whiskymacable]

Seeing what you had done to your weed hatch reminded me of when I was looking for prop weed guards and then came across this (Prop Protector Rope/Weed Cutter) around about £100 or so but it prevents weeds or anything getting tangled round the prop and just cuts them to pieces..if ever you went to Chester the canal is covered in weeds and boats constantly get choked up...Enjoyed watching the boat being blacked too! 👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I think Ive seen them in a chandlers

[@kevinwheatley1097]

Great video Mark very informative. I’m sorry to hear about your previous experience. I’d have complained as it clearly wasn’t done in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction. Pleased Debs has rung the bell🍾🥂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍

[@grahamcooper2970]

Great vlog, very interesting. It would appear I had the same issue with our NB blacking at the same dry dock. 48 hours, two coats and back in the water at 6.30am, in March and the temp was under 10 degrees the entire time, worryingly!! After your ‘top’ instructional vlog, I’m going to do it myself this year. Take care both x

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It never felt right going into the water in those temperatures after only 16 hours

[@stephengurd5272]

Good on you for giving that a go. It's the one thing I am leaving that one to the boat yard.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You're missing out on a good workout 😂🤣

[@stephengurd5272]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 I just painted the roof...... taken a week sanding, primer and two top coats so far!!! Painting over the green with silver😆😂

[@stevenchapman5620]

Interesting hearing your costs. We have a 70ft wide beam on the Thames. She weighs in at 37 tons and is lifted out by a travel hoist. The lift in and out alone is £2400. We are having her 2 pack epoxy this week and the total cost is going to be £5300. My next boat is going to be a narrow boat on the canals up north as it’s far cheaper. Ok so 2 pack doesn’t need to come out quite so often, but there isn’t much in it I don’t think and it’s easier to repair bitumen blacking as you go.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I assume it’s being grit blasted first.

[@stevenchapman5620]

@@welldeckdiaries5610I don’t think so, it will have to be abraded properly , not sure how the yard will do that, It’s being completed as part of a warranty issue so thankful I’m not actually having to put my hand in my pocket.

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

Haven't finished watching yet, stupid question, does it smell like creosote? That's what I am smelling while I watch. It was one of my faves as a kid. Loved it whenever the old tarbaby went by. Deb you look amazing😒😘💕. You have the most beautiful complexion, when I found out your age in another vlog I actually dropped my cup of tea🤔😁🤗? I really thought you were in your early 40s. You have both come through so much, I know how hard it is as I have beaten cancer twice. Eight and a half months chemo, five and a half weeks radiation for my second cancer. Word of warning dear, radiation will wear you out. Sleep whenever you can. Mark, you are a whole support team by yourself. Such love is rare nowadays. You are both in my thoughts and prayers, now back to,the vlog😘😘💕🤗😀💕.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

🤣 No it doesn't, although it looks similar. Thanks for your kind words ❤️

[@waynerosiesharman6073]

Nice one Debbie & Mark! Ballistic Black it is then. We’re out this August 👍 I did mine with Intertuf16 last time in October so I know exactly what you mean 🤨 Thank you for this 😀👍❤️ Keep well and, Deb, you’re looking marvellous 😊👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Im not looking to bad either 😂🤣

[@waynerosiesharman6073]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 ok ok you’re not too shabby either 😂❤️

[@vivianewing7154]

Hope others use this same marina sounds like a very great rated place.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its a beautiful place to be moored

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Interesting point about the time before going back in the water after the last coat. Although we did ours ourself we were 'reliably' informed by the boat yard we would be ok to put final coat on in the morning and re flood the dry dock to come out late afternoon as the paint would be dry... FORTUNATLEY we plan to come back out next year anyway (once we have saved up for shotblast and 2 pack!). So hopefully we will be ok. But it does seem some of the 'experts' at the boatyards perhaps aren't as 'expert' as we are led to believe...

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We was assured by the boat yard 2 years ago it was ok, but after reading up on it I would argue it. The solvent in the blacking needs to evaporate and dry out properly in the air for the blacking to fully cure, this wont happen under water

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 I think that's the key to what we've quickly learned - RESEARCH everything! Next time we are blacked we definitely won't be going straight back in!

[@Tandan.]

very good job Mark and very nice vlog,i missing your how to do vlogs,they are very good

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you like them!

[@jameswatters9592]

really good info regarding boatyard drying times compared to 'what it says on the tin'

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@barbaragriffin869]

Thanks for all the info and hope you’ve rested up from the hard work!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I did!

[@maggiekavanagh2801]

Think you did a cracking job! Debs your job was to provide moral support and the important mugs of tea. Take care and stay safe

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

She was the best tea ladies and bacon sarnie maker anyone could wish for ❤️

[@gegwen7440]

I was wondering if the product could be thinned a tad (?) if so you could then use a large heavy roller for fast application but giving 3 coats instead of 2.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It can be thinned for staying on. I did do 3 coats, just took advice on brush first coat then roller the next coats

[@Rovinman]

Nice job on that blacking. Seeing you do it in time-lapse, makes it seems to go quicker. Re. your weed hatch. I have seen other hatches with that bottom plate, I thought, that was the Standard ! Could it have been made Flush with the underside of the counter-stern. That way would reduce your CD factor and make the boat go faster ! 5555 ! You two are looking more relaxed, So keep safe and well ! Stu xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Debbies streamlined head has reduced our drag factor 🤣😂

[@suebates5718]

Morning Debbie Happy birthday enjoy your day and many more Best wishes 🎈🎉

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much

[@johnlakey5011]

Hi i used LMS on our hulls for the last 10 years, my last boat it looked good after 4 year but i did have the hull shot blast and zinc primed from LMS great blacking product

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Was that expensive?

[@johnlakey5011]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Shot blasting the Hull up to the gunnel not base plate £500 LMS £120 zinc primer £85 must be put on asap after shot blasting

[@johnlakey5011]

We have just finished boating after 25 years now motor home owners every thing you do in in this now cost an arm and a leg every thing has gone up 50% p/s love your vlog w e live in Wisbech St Mary not to far away from your home town stay safe

[@tomtilley8660]

i love your how i do statement's ! .hope you used all of the blacking up i would have been scraping it out of the tin lol not that i'm tight ha ha .great video glad your going well guy's have a great weekend all the best from sunny skegvegas

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I had about 2.5 litres left which I transferred to a small tin to keep for touching up 👍. Is Skeg getting busy now the weathers getting warmer?

[@tomtilley8660]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 yes skeggy is getting busy caravans are selling well so a very busy time

[@BillAndersonNS]

@13:55 couldn't help but notice that it appears that you didn't replace the worn out annodes. Can you explain why not?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

the worn out ones tend to get left on and newness welded adjacent, and the 6 that where welded on 2 years ago still have plenty of like in them

[@douglascolman4501]

When you paint over the white spots isn't that just sealing the corrosion under the paint? Spraying/brushing with rust converter first sounds like a good idea.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

The blacking is designed to go onto bare metal so no primer or undercoat needed

[@grahamwestgate1192]

Great job done! (of course!) I've blacked my own boats many times and it's bl#@dy hard work! I'm too old and knackered now, so have it done for me instead! Hope Debbie's radiotherapy is going OK? My wife LOVES your blue top Debbie, was wondering where you bought it, she'd love one like it!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Graham. Radiotherapy starts on the 29th The top came from a independent shop in Nantwich called Unit 6

[@grahamwestgate1192]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 thanks for the info. We'll be coming through Nantwich in June going to the Anderton Lift, so may nip into Unit 6 and see. We're also planning to overnight at Aquaduct Marina, on the way back, and use the facilities, (launderette, showers etc), l expect you'll be gone by then though?!

[@simonthesailor27]

Not being picky - just curious ! I thought power washing/jet washing was to get the crud and green bits off. I thought then there was some mechanical rubbing/scrubbing done to get anymore hard crusty bits off, or scrub any rust away ?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I think that depends on the state of it after the pressure washing. The blacking is designed to cover bare steel but as you say it there was rust encrusted areas flacking areas then scraping or sanding would be needed

[@helenlonie2236]

Well done you Mark good job Debbie hope sitting in car was not to long for you Rest up and enjoy the good weather 🌞🌞🌞

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

They took us out at 10.00 and we couldn't get back onboard until 2.00 😱

[@stevengoddard9185]

Great job mate I.ll do my own in 2 years. I had mine recently done ✔ so on my travels up the Llangollen and you both are brilliant on positive attitudes specially how much u.ve gone through and now take care stay safe u here.👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its hard work but rewarding, enjoy the Llangollen 👍

[@quest2outdoors]

Good job it looks good I’m sure that it will do the job👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@kikithecrocheter74]

So wonderful to see you two. Great job on "How I Do" on the blacking! From Tampa, FL.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much!

[@susanlockhart1889]

Hi Mark enjoyed watching your hard work and it looked great and three coats - well done. 👏Debby you looked lovely in your blue top and you both look very well. Have a good week.❤️🙏😘🌹🌷🌸🌻

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you! You too!

[@charliewilson4670]

Excellent video really enjoyed watching it and some very good tips cheers good job ☺👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tomas5376]

Good job! Apparently there is no blacking applied to the bottom...or did I miss something.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Not normally, the base plate is thicker steel and with lower oxygen levels at the bottom of the canal it doesn't rust as much.

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

hi , i was thinking about £1000 , so you did well , Debs your looking better , although your looking tired , but its so nice to see you both , my love liz stay safe xxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks, I get very tired easily and had just woken from an afternoon nap when we filmed that little section of us in the boat❤️

[@stevepursglove1224]

Did you do the bottom of the boat Mark, or does it have to be done with something different.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

its not normally painted, the base plate is thicker steel to last longer and with lower oxygen levels at the bottom of the canal it doesn't rust as much, and any coating you apply get scrapped off in the shallow water

[@ivancarter7564]

can i just say the good lady is looking amazing , hope she contiues doing so ,and if your ever near the severn

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Ivan ❤️

[@johnallen148]

Hi Debbie Mark,,what made you use a brush and not a roller? Did you have it pressure washed ,Debbie you look a lot better now I hope you continue to improve.the boat looks beautiful now Mark well done you ,till next time take care keep safe keep warm,John 🌹🥂❤️🌈❤️❤️🥂🥂🌹🌹😂🥰

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I asked the experts who do it for a living and was told brush the first coat and roller the next ones

[@lornaeaketts-rogers2812]

Brilliant attention to detail, Iooks very professional and shiny ☺️🌞

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rogervanvalkenburg3361]

Nice to see you two happy and smiling! Hope things are going great for you. Looks good Mark! I certainly understand the need to do it yourself to make sure it's right idea.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍

[@percymorgan5859]

clad to see Deb looks better every time. In the 80's we bought a 40x20 steel hulled barge to do private waterfronts and marinas on Lake Simcoe had to pull it Nov. every year so ice wouldn't crush hull a tar sprayer used for driveways and epoxy paint 4 coats Use of Bitamin is illegal in fresh water

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I know some of our Bitumen type paints have been banned

[@peterjackson7426]

Thanks guys

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Our pleasure!