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. 🤗💖
@Tretz6243 жыл бұрын
ROFL, my exact actions and thoughts! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@bruceshaw24023 жыл бұрын
As a retired decorator I can say with a certain amount of knowledge you did a " proper job "
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce
@holistictherapist64943 жыл бұрын
@@welldeckdiaries5610 i so miss narrowboating and my heart aches to return
@carlainsworth11013 жыл бұрын
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
@FoxesAfloat3 жыл бұрын
Our's is being blacked this year...... you're hired 🤣
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thats going to make an interest Vlog title, "The foxes have worn my wrist out" 😜
@Choroidal3 жыл бұрын
Childish snigger. 😀
@jimgassor84733 жыл бұрын
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!
@seanadams63283 жыл бұрын
@@welldeckdiaries5610 Mmmm Can one of you fine upstanding people explain that to me...im so innocent *cough.cough* lol
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
@@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
@johnhall41463 жыл бұрын
You bad boy! “Straight in, no foreplay” indeed. ROFL.
@bobmcdermott95353 жыл бұрын
ROTFLOLACGU
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
😂
@littleoldme2053 жыл бұрын
@@bobmcdermott9535 I get the ROTFLOL bit but i cant work out the rest 🙈 please explain 😂
@bobmcdermott95353 жыл бұрын
@@littleoldme205 roll on the floor laugh out loud and can’t get up !
@AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq20 күн бұрын
You could get the boat hauled out in the summer, let the hull dry and then abrasive blast clean followed by hot zinc thermal spray which then needs passivating, then apply the blacking.
@davidcadden94783 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
2 pack need to be applied to a bare metal shot blasted boat for it to stick on properly
@carolynabramo71083 жыл бұрын
Love your "Not How To but How I Do" vids. Be well!!!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@NBStoweAway3 жыл бұрын
Lmao just started watching this and chortled at your comment.. “straight in no foreplay” .. shows my childish humour… great job Mark well done 👍🏻
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@geoffstanton64653 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard 👍
@CanadianCuttingEdge3 жыл бұрын
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).
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I love a data sheet 🤣
@catherineatkins79083 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see your smiles. Mark, I’d take the Foxes up on their offer...you could recoup some of your costs.😊
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
And have Colin standing there with a clapperboard shouting Action😂🤣
@catpurrson36513 жыл бұрын
What fun that would be! The reparte would be...um..sparkling.
@John-iv2oz3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of data future narrow boaters need/want. Excellent.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks John
@saltycowgirl3 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@johnswimcat3 жыл бұрын
One of the few canal boat channels I still watch. Good job
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Cheers John, hope to actually get some cruising done soon
@craigkaschan48223 жыл бұрын
That was a proper job. Those anodes need replacing. When you get down to half you know they’ve expired well and truly. I think an anode on your rudder and prop shaft wouldn’t hurt.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
👍
@ellemdee2763 жыл бұрын
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!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
It was very rewarding doing it myself, Last time we had it done it cost £1200 but they also welded on 6 new anodes
@davidreedy75973 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it you pair ❤️
@stephenglendenning14753 жыл бұрын
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 😊
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Days are getting warmer here
@maobfh3 жыл бұрын
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. 😁🤣😊.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
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 🤣😂
@francishughes52053 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Francis 👍
@robertdavis17172 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56102 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@MrAg2723 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
It makes a bit difference to the appearance
@katherineroyal4233 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️
@clovettajackson46543 жыл бұрын
Looks like you did an excellent job. Looking good Deborah. Best wishes from Missouri.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thank you❤️
@franktuckwell1963 жыл бұрын
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👍👍👍
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Its always satisfying doing it yourself
@rodneyallister98777 ай бұрын
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 👍
@annm60493 жыл бұрын
A job you must be proud of Mark. Well done. Love and hugs to you all and remember that includes Bonnie and Alfie xx
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ann❤️
@tonybonser82613 жыл бұрын
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. .
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony, so sorry about your wife
@ianwebb22353 жыл бұрын
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,,,
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, start saving hard for that boat as prices keep going up
@annhay45728 ай бұрын
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!
@Jdownesuk Жыл бұрын
Very clear and enjoyable to watch.
@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Jdownesuk Жыл бұрын
@@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
@carolineolsenarnold70393 жыл бұрын
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😘😘💕🤗😀💕.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
🤣 No it doesn't, although it looks similar. Thanks for your kind words ❤️
@carycoombe33803 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Been a long time since I watched them
@patriciagassor44973 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
We will probably shop around for quotes to get her grit blasted and 2 pack next time
@davidsedlickas8222 Жыл бұрын
Old vlog now but useful one. Boats are eaten inside out Which simply means untreated metal inside is rusting out. Spray foam is bad especially if the metal has not been soda sand blasted then perfect ( hot zinc applied) if not zinc paint professional then insulation stuck on and fixed leaving the essential air gap between panels with air flow vents both sides stern and bow.
@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын
👍
@mikeyratcliff3400 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@helenlonie22363 жыл бұрын
Well done you Mark good job Debbie hope sitting in car was not to long for you Rest up and enjoy the good weather 🌞🌞🌞
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
They took us out at 10.00 and we couldn't get back onboard until 2.00 😱
@WingingItBoatingonaBudget3 жыл бұрын
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...
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
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
@WingingItBoatingonaBudget3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@vivianewing71543 жыл бұрын
Hope others use this same marina sounds like a very great rated place.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Its a beautiful place to be moored
@philelliott53273 жыл бұрын
If you look at blast and two pack next time have a quote from Debdale Wharf, just past Foxton locks on the Leicester line, if you have won the lottery by then ask them about Zinc spraying. You are right, most places just chuck em back in the water and it pops through in a couple of months.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I will enquire 👍
@chrisabbott74583 жыл бұрын
Try their sister yard and marina at North Kilworth. The guy who does their blacking is brilliant and very fussy. Had mine done there 2 years ago and am due there again in a week or so and having the baseplate done this time.
@seanadams63283 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
😂🤣 I'd be more worried about wasting a good bottle of champagne 🤣😂
@TravelsWithMartin3 жыл бұрын
I did DIY Blacking at Streethay Wharf and it cost me nearly £900 - that was the slip out, blacking, 6 anodes, and the slip back in.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I bet the 6 anodes bumped it up a bit
@TravelsWithMartin3 жыл бұрын
@@welldeckdiaries5610 Dam right it did! worth it though for the long run :)
@sa98613 жыл бұрын
🎶 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 🐨
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@garynoble43203 жыл бұрын
Mark.... You simply have to bring out mugs with your quote "not how to but how I do" It's so you
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
W will be soon 👍
@MrWolfgee3 жыл бұрын
Missed a spot! (Made you look)
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Where? 😂🤣
@letsbefrank62693 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know you had bow thrusters, useful I should think now and then in windy situations.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
very handy when the wind is blowing
@davidsedlickas82223 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
We intend to get quotes for the hot zinc and 2 pack when it time to be done again
@elizabethannferrario71133 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
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❤️
@deanwilliams93983 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike ❤️ or is it Dean?
@jillipepper53533 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I didn’t have to do all that hard work😳. Well done Mark👍🏻. Stay safe and well 🙋🏼🥰
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't want to do it for a living 😂🤣
@Minikisses200003 жыл бұрын
Mark, I don't have any knowledge of this just what I watch here on KZbin. I think you did a fabulous job. Congrats. 💕💕
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@shirleylynch75293 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure Shirley❤️
@alejandrayalanbowman3673 жыл бұрын
Trouble is, that tomic doesn't come with gin attached.
@maggiekavanagh28013 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
She was the best tea ladies and bacon sarnie maker anyone could wish for ❤️
@miloroberts58833 жыл бұрын
A pair off "lover's" what can't you love? Yet, not done the challenge. Mark? Weather is getting warmer me thinks! Lightweight. Doesn't matter, love you both warts&all :-) Xx
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️ OMG you could see my warts 🤣😂
@jameswatters95922 жыл бұрын
really good info regarding boatyard drying times compared to 'what it says on the tin'
@welldeckdiaries56102 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@paulroberts56773 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. Good luck with the boat survey 👍
@sunswifttan23463 жыл бұрын
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.🌈🌞🌻🍀🪴💐✨🍻🥂
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I love a bit of DIY
@jacquijoy73143 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Its always rewarding doing a bit of DIY
@miloroberts58833 жыл бұрын
DIY, Mark. Nice job. The man for his lady and himself:-) Xx
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I love a bit of DIY
@janinepowell4133 жыл бұрын
Definitely proper job 👏👌👍
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@caroledumbleton44483 жыл бұрын
You did a bloody good job there Mark, my back was aching just watching you 😄😄😄😄
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
🤣😂 Thanks 👍
@timeast64123 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
ours had one originally just held on by 2 thin rods I think the original Werner cut it off for some reason
@whiskymacable3 жыл бұрын
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! 👍
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I think Ive seen them in a chandlers
@bradmccartney1873 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I remember years ago a friend of mine and his dad were into Ham radio, is it still a popular thing nowadays?
@stevenchapman56203 жыл бұрын
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.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I assume it’s being grit blasted first.
@stevenchapman56203 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@allenhatt34333 жыл бұрын
As Sargent Schultz would say.......I Know Nothing about Blacking so it looks like you did a great job too me.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
🤣😂👍
@annetherington8003 жыл бұрын
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 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Always lot of thing to empty your wallet 🤣
@stephenshippam93743 жыл бұрын
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,,
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@picturepoacher93683 жыл бұрын
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, 👍
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@ivancarter75643 жыл бұрын
can i just say the good lady is looking amazing , hope she contiues doing so ,and if your ever near the severn
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ivan ❤️
@christinegibbins61053 жыл бұрын
Well done Mark for tacking that job. Lovely to see Debs smiling, and I really hope the treatment is going well. Take care you two. xx
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Chemo all finished, just 5 days of radiotherapy to do now
@Kat69nh3 жыл бұрын
Still rocking the look!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Bald is beautiful ❤️
@terrykunst38833 жыл бұрын
This was a very interesting episode, and such valuable information too. Impressive job and undertaking for one person!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️
@percymorgan58593 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I know some of our Bitumen type paints have been banned
@paulstephenson52203 жыл бұрын
Done it right i reckon. Mind..... They must have big windows there..... Eye watering price for cutting a plate and a bit of welding on the weed hatch. That's a 30 quid job if i was doing it.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Their labour rate is £95 hour
@sandralowe28743 жыл бұрын
You done well 👍 I live in Ireland and I had to watch my own mums funeral on webcam in Norwich last for the first lockdown fortunately I had been able to get over to be there when she died 😥
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
How sad ❤️
@caroleclark76513 жыл бұрын
Hi, guys ...you deserved your right good pint after all that , looks really good !! Was surprised how much it was to remove and put you back in the water 😳very expensive!!xx❤️
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
It is expensive for basically half an hours work
@eirishemd3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vlog and absolutely zero criticisms from me. That’s a tough job and you did great. Hope Deborah feels better. Hugs as ever ❤️❤️❤️
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bonniesanford77623 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on the blacking!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MrVinnyh3 жыл бұрын
Mark you need a two pack pint of beer, (question on beer first & second coats ).Your the second Vlog I watched tonight on blacking ! last year I said I would help a friend black her boat, little did I realizes this would end in a relationship! ❤ to my lady, as much as you and Debs.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Never heard of anyone falling for each other blacking a boat, but lucky for you that you agreed to help her ❤️❤️
@nesleinf3 жыл бұрын
Must be tough for the wrist to blacken a whole boat 2 - 3 times. My respect!!! 👍
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
It was a good fitness workout 👍
@peterjackson74263 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@thecanucklehead73513 жыл бұрын
I'll be as kind as I can - "Mark - you missed a bit" - lol. Stay safe guys.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Noooooooooo 😂🤣
@penneynoss95523 жыл бұрын
Looks great ☺️ my arm hurt just watching you . have a great week
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
😂🤣 Good way to build muscles 😂🤣
@ronbearman67833 жыл бұрын
Hi guys You appear to have done a very good job With the blacking only time will tell You both stay safe and well
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron
@Jason-cj3ih3 ай бұрын
Kevs paints at Fradley charges £900 for a 48ft boat . Shobnal boat yard in Burton on trent £800 50ft boat . Next time mines out of water il be using zinc
@maureenlowther76213 жыл бұрын
You have done a good job Rick so pleased Deb looks good.❤️❤️❤️
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Whos Rick? 😱
@gingermolinero83863 жыл бұрын
You two are great, I really enjoy your channel. Hope the summer brings lots of adventures as you continue to regain strength
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️
@THE-1234-KID3 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sheila❤️
@glenndrury34993 жыл бұрын
Looking good, boat doesn't look bad either. Ha Ha Straight in, no foreplay.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks ❤️ 😂🤣
@williamolsmit46593 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍🍺
@bjbrown3 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks BJ, we cant wait to meet up with friends to film something like that 👍
@stephengurd52723 жыл бұрын
Good on you for giving that a go. It's the one thing I am leaving that one to the boat yard.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
You're missing out on a good workout 😂🤣
@stephengurd52723 жыл бұрын
@@welldeckdiaries5610 I just painted the roof...... taken a week sanding, primer and two top coats so far!!! Painting over the green with silver😆😂
@littleoldme2053 жыл бұрын
A bit more Yorkshire Twang for you Mark... "THYS DUN A RAYT GUD JOB THEEA LAD, THA SHUD BE PROUD A THI SEN" 👍
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Brilliant , I just read that out in probably the worst Yorkshire accent ever 🤣😂
@littleoldme2053 жыл бұрын
You did that last week too 😂
@Rovinman3 жыл бұрын
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
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Debbies streamlined head has reduced our drag factor 🤣😂
@rogerwhittle20783 жыл бұрын
Great vlog, very interesting and I love that "Tuning Fork Trailer". I know you undercranked it, but it looked like they were pretty slick in real time? As for "straight in, no foreplay" - behave yourself Mark! All the hire boats we've had have had that baffle that 'fills' the weed hatch, so I had assumed that all boats had it? Please try and remember to assess the handling, noise or propeller efficiency when you finally get back to cruising. I'm just impossibly curious! (I think there will be much less noise and you'll probably find the prop has been cavitating.) As I said, great vlog, you are probably a lot more meticulous than I would be!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
It seem to cruise smoothly and there is a lot less noise in reverse so. It had a plat originaly that had been removed for some reason, it was only originally supported by 2 thin steel rods so it may have vibrated
@barbaragriffin8693 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info and hope you’ve rested up from the hard work!
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
I did!
@suebates57183 жыл бұрын
Morning Debbie Happy birthday enjoy your day and many more Best wishes 🎈🎉
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@sherrie-deejenkins65043 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. I love any video you guys do. Just great to visit with you guys. Thanks for taking me along.
@welldeckdiaries56103 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure ❤️
@billstarr72243 жыл бұрын
Debbie looks great. Your work on the blacking is just great. Glad I'm too old to do that,lol.