Ep11 STRIPPING Her Back! PAINTING our NARROWBOAT Part 1

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, such great fun. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@DEmma1972]

Possibly one of the best boat DIY series on youtube

[@cababness]

It's a pleasure to see how thorough you are being with the prep. Well done guys. You are a lesson in due diligence, and the boat will serve you well. 😊

[@newlifecomingsoon]

I missed you this week so I watched the stripping back episode 😂 cause I’m gonna buy a boat soon and I wanted inspiration 😉

[@patriciagassor4497]

That took me back to when we constructed our 60' narrowboat from flat sheets of steel ourselves back in 1980, a dirty job cleaning steel off but so worth it. We have known Paul Barber a good number of years, he has built some amazing boats, very nice chap, you could not have selected a better person.

[@greghilton7797]

I love that hard graft. On yer back, right leg up over it and wrestle the screwdriver. Proper job Jo strikes again. 👍👍👍

[@sirfrydryk360]

OK its after midnight here so this will be the last video tonight, I'll start again tomorrow. Looking good you two.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

50 years ago I started painting/refinishing cabinets/ houses with my father and we had none of those tools! We used to have to use liquid stripper and what a mess that was. As Vic said, what brilliant inventions for getting that old paint off. Loads of fun to watch guys. Thanks very much;)

[@paullowden1643]

Good work! Nothing more therapeutic than mechanically abrading years old paint back to bare metal especially with that scabbler & windy hammer.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Totally agree! You could see all Holly's past lives being sanded and scabbled off, feels like she's a new boat!

[@roberttyler6454]

Hello there, incredible what you are doing not for the faint hearted really big job, very interesting, will catch up on the other videos? Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care all the best see you soon .

[@scottbrookfield6813]

I’m loving the vlogs guys. My heart was in my mouth when you squeezed past the moored barges. I never realised just how many layer s of paint it takes to make the perfect finish. What a transformation 👍👍👍. Can’t wait to have coffee n cakes on board when she’s finished. 👍👍

[@Smokeysbandit]

Can’t wait to see the paint going on guys. Great couple keep up the great work

[@beverlyfletcher4458]

Both of them so young and so techically-minded! Wonder how Victor knows so much about machinery at his age. Amazing.

[@stevenginnever5343]

Only come across you guys about a week ago, but can't help binge watching. Being in engineering most of my life I couldn't help but thinking of Rosie the riveter, no disrespect she was a 1940's pin up. No not you Vic. Great videos, excellent quality and great content. Luv it.

[@adventureswithchristian6967]

Take it from a welder you guys are doing it right. Very entertaining video from start to finish thank you!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That's good to know! Thanks Christian :-)

[@Curve2Theatre]

Hi Im loving the Scabbling Tool ( not seen one before) that must be saving you hours of hard work. Those 2 chaps working with you really seem to know what they are doing ,and have all the right kit. Hope your Ears have stopped 'Ringing' ! Looking forward to the next video .

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi, oh yeah those ear defenders really worked a treat, you definitely knew when you'd forgot to put them on :-D It's been great to work with Steve and Paul, we just do everything they say!

[@johnallen148]

Hi Guys, so nice to see her out of the water,you are doing a great job on the conversion,can’t wait to see the end result ,you both are working very hard I wish you all the best on this exciting project of yours take care keep safe

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much John, we can't wait to see the result either!

[@FHS2004]

Great vlog bought a bit last year and have been inspired to start my own vlog

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Paul, that sounds great. Looks like you've done lots of refurbishing already. Love the undercounter bin idea :-)

[@howardeastman311]

So glad I came across your channel. I literally cannot stop watching. Why? 😅

[@mjallenuk]

I love that in the two days on social media I've seen a family using paint tester pots for the inside of their boat and here's you pair going full monty on the outside!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha! Tester pots sound like a good idea :-D

[@mikesmith2401]

Well done Jo and Vic you have done so well with your Friends as well. The prep part is the most important part, I am sure those wonderful helpers will tell you. lol x PS when is the next part showing please x

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Mike! Yes it's great to have some experienced boat painters to guide the paint job, we wouldn't have known where to start! The next part will be uploaded next Saturday, thanks for watching :-)

[@paulayala4816]

You're all doing a great job. That's the way to do it, take it down to the bare metal, fix it correctly, paint it and not have to worry about it for years. Looks like you picked a good time to get it into the shed with it being rainy, no one wants to be inside when it's sunny and beautiful out. Nice California shirt Jo.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Paul! Yes we thought if we do it properly this time we might not have to do it again! The t-shirt is my favourite vintage find, I think it's from the 1984 olympics? :-)

[@martinkavanagh196]

You guys SO deserve success & good fortune..

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much Martin! :-)

[@roberteellis]

Your channel came up on my recommend... Most excellent, I spent the morning catching up on all your videos. I find the two of you very entertaining.

[@melvinreyansh8700]

I guess Im kind of off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@chancealfredo6129]

@Melvin Reyansh Try Flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@cackieart]

Nice one Guys, it's all in the Prep, better the Prep better the Paint job, good luck until next time

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That's what we're hoping! Thanks Mick :-)

[@cylwik-family-movies]

Vic source yourself an arms length vet’s glove for cleaning the prop through the weed hatch. Vets have to put their arms into unspeakable places inside cows.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

That's a great idea!

[@paulayala4816]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat or forgo the glove and go arms deep in the weed hatch like Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory star Dr. Peter Ostrom. "That's not chocolate at 1 minute 30 second in this video." kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJatcndrf7KEq8U

[@lordbelvoir2543]

Yeh Victor get some pink ones while ya at it.... Gloves indeed pmsl

[@barbarastevens3053]

What a hardworking young couple you are. A tiring job but it will be all worth it when it is all shipshape. Best wishes to you both. 🐞🤗

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks again for watching Barbara :-)

[@JCarlton09]

I have a boat in norfolk and also nice work

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks James :-)

[@suecordingley538]

Hard work for you but exciting as well 😁

[@victoriasansome4049]

You two are amazing!

[@richardearth2848]

Im worn out just watching. Great progress and great vid. Well done. Now keep on working!!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Richard! :-D

[@GeorgeStephen1959]

Wow that certainly was allot of progress made n the Prep for repainting, amazing what a few extra pairs of hands accomplish and well knowledgeable ones at that too, well done guys n gals 😎🤟👏👍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks George! Indeed, we couldn't have done all that prep without Steve and Paul, we would've been lost :-D

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Looking forward to seeing this come together, and well done on nearly 4K subs in 2 months, brilliant 👍

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much guys! And a MASSIVE congrats on your 10,000 subs, so well deserved!! Hopefully we'll see you out on the cut soon. I keep meaning to make your paella, maybe after this paint job we'll make it as a celebratory dinner :-D

[@Dubsyolla]

I'm sweating watching you Guy"s work. Great job and looking forward to the finished job.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Dave :-)

[@mkoenig52]

Brave souls you are but Holly will look fantastic when completed. When I was in the US Navy back in the 70's I used those same tools. Crazy powerful. Keep safe.

[@DavidLasoff]

Yeah, I was on a submarine in the 70s and remember using the air-powered tool with the multiple metal rods on the end that vibrated the paint of the ship. Do you remember what it's called? I don't remember ever seeing a scabbler, however.

[@mkoenig52]

I believe they were pneumatic needle scalers and I only remember the other tool as a wheel deck grinder. Man were they noisy!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

We call it the needle gun, that's probably not it's technical name though :-)

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Michael, we're looking forward to seeing her with a shiny new coat! :-)

[@stevewrissy9748]

The more you put into the preparation the better it will look in the end, great work guys keep it up.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thats what we're hoping! Thanks for watching Steve :-)

[@brianfitzpatrick5054]

Looks like really hard work.... We love watching the bits with Steve & Paul, they’re so funny with all their banter

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

haha I know, obviously there was lots more we could've put in but we have their reputations to think about :-)

[@eleanormortimer6392]

Hi Vic and Jo! Really enjoyed watching you prep your boat. Hard work, but great results. We as a family love every video you post:) A question though, did you have the paint tested for lead content? If not, you should still take some paint chips to get them tested. If it does report as lead paint, you yourselves should be blood tested for lead within thirty days. Not to alarm you, but this precaution should be taken. Regards, Eleanor, Marina and Grant

[@sianwarwick633]

Oh this is great !

[@stoli6632]

Brave but rewarding, good luck with the project.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Stoli!

[@DavidLasoff]

Wow! You two have really stepped up your game!!! I'm so proud of you! You might be millennial "snowflakes" but how many of us "baby" boomers can say they've ever scabbled? Not me but I did use that other tool with multiple metal rods coming out the end to remove paint from the hull when I was on a US Navy submarine in the 70s. Keep up the great work, you're such an inspiration! Holly is gonna look fantastic, I bet!

[@wivory81]

David Lasoff - it’s called a needle gun.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ha aw thanks David! Yeah we're so looking forward to getting the paint on her! Needle gunning a submarine must've been crazy!

[@DavidLasoff]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat Yeah, imagine a boat that's blacked head to toe!

[@optimist3580]

The tool is called a SCABBLER, they were originally designed to take the top off of old concrete. There are rotary or linear type, some very small, some as large as taxi cabs. www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/100802-removing-paint-using-a-scabbler/

[@DavidLasoff]

@@optimist3580 You wrote SCRABBLER with an R but the reference you gave spells it without one. But thanks, I now know that I once used a needle gun which is a type of scabbler to scabble the paint off my old submarine.

[@russozard2626]

Keep up the good work

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Russ

[@mcauleyrj]

Another wonderful video. It’s nice to see all progress. You should be proud of your accomplishments. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Dr. Bob! We're looking forward to getting the gloss on :-)

[@stevecooney1361]

Carnt wait to see the top coats. Well done with the prep work

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Steve!

[@jraphael7044]

Loving watching the transformation journey. Looking forward to cycling out to visit Holly the cafe boat when you're open 🎉👍🏼 🥗

[@scottphillips7108]

I'm thinking you won't be alone... I wish i could attend the grand opening... [I'm in America... I'll be there in spirit thought...] But I am happy for those who can...

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Ooh yeah that will be great, hopefully we'll be a cyclable distance for you soon!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Perhaps we'll have a virtual opening for those over seas!

[@scottphillips7108]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat...: That would be a stupendous event I'd view...

[@lesleysilverstone2868]

What a journey, you guys. What an adventure. Keep safe....and clean when you can...lol. Hugs to you both.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

thanks Lesley! We'll hopefully be a lot cleaner this week :-)

[@justplainlaser]

Great work guys... Can't wait to see the end result... Stay safe until the next one...

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Mike!

[@grahamethomas6018]

That looked like hard work. Never mind, it will look great I am sure. Can’t wait to see it with some paint on it. Regards Gray.

[@warrenjeapes3423]

Love it😁 SHALOM 🔥

[@CJT80]

Loving the work, it's really taking shape! Can't wait for the next video, and looking forward to a cuppa when she's all finished :D

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks for watching CJT80! This definitely feels like progress is happening! :-)

[@CJT80]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat and it certainly looks like it :-)

[@rotinkerbell]

I am so envious of the fact your boat has an Aga. How is it fired? Was it an original integral part of the boat?

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi guys,very interesting video,I love it when your working in the cabin of your narrowboat.its starting to look fabulous,it looks like you have a lot of work on the roof of your cafe boat, to bee carried out,I bet the finished project will look fantastic,stay safe and carry on enjoying yourselfs. Tony

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Yes we've (read: Steve and Paul) had to do a lot of filling on the roof to get it smooth. Thanks for watching :-)

[@NarrowboatWill]

Fantastic video. I know they take ages to make. It's difficult filming and working. Alot of money for a professional Paint job though. It will be worth it in the end.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks will! It was a busy week! It's hard to remember to pick up the camera when there's lots going on isn't it?

[@Bicyclehub]

Love it! Such a lot of progress this week. It's a beautiful boat and in caring hands. Keep up the good work.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Bicyclehub, it was a big week but will hopefully pay off! :-)

[@stuartrogers621]

Great vlog Guys! First time watching, will be back!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Stuart, see you again soon :-)

[@scotney33]

12:00 mins in 🙄😳🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 sorry Jo, i love your editing guys perfect viewing on a stormy day

[@Bender24k]

Impressively thorough work. Good to see such grand ambition!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Jeff :-)

[@lindaoles8393]

Looking good Guys 👌

[@eleanorchapple8772]

All the best on your renovations. It looks to be a really thorough job!

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Eleanor! :-)

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Linda!

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Omg the needle gun 😱 scary Mary 🤣

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Such a ridiculous tool :-D

[@mickb6285]

When refurbishing anything, the way to best results is rarely an easy or clean one. Really enjoying watching the progress guys. Stay safe.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

It seems that way, hopefully all the graft and dirt will be worth it when the gloss goes on. Thanks Mick! :-)

[@tiggasmum]

Great video :)

[@redjacc7581]

kudos to both of you.

[@timothyquinntully881]

Good job your so lovely. Look good when finished.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Timothy!

[@margaretsmith8169]

Enjoy 👀watched you too you make me laugh you're a really great 👍team lol

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks Margaret!

[@chrisyoung5091]

Hi Vic and Joe, love the vids (editing needs a bit of polishing up !!!) do you need a steady cam or is this the morning after effect? I have a camera and could do all the film work, just need a bed and food for two (no ducks please!) anyway love what you are both doing, keep the v-logs coming hope to see you soon, take care, Chris and Maggie xxxxx

[@brianoman6076]

It guys just wondering if you know that is the scabbler tool that you used is that one you can use on concrete as well as I am looking to get one for to use on the paint of my boat. Thanks

[@measureoncecutthreetimes8677]

Amazing progress, so excited for you. Can't wait to see the paint going on. Wow. A new "Holly" will be coming out of her Chrysalis soon. What about the paint scraping for the bits around the being, under the roof outside the doors etc? Is that part of the process too? The doors and hatches will probably be getting new paint/touch up too? That #Scabbler looks to be an amazing tool for ripping off the old paint, it looks like it has been down for many years, just how long ago was "Holly" built and painted?

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

ooh yes we've got into all Holly's nooks and crannies! The hatches and doors will have a new lick of paint too :-) The scabbler was satisfying to use!

[@craigsteele8912]

The two of you sound like you come from different places in England. To my Kiwi ear Joe's accent sounds more rural? Stripping back to bare metal and starting again basically zero lifes your boat. You will love the new look.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Craig! I'm more northern, from Lancashire, Vic has roots down south closer to London. Yes we're so excited to see Holly in her new paintwork :-)

[@garycottam3746]

Naaaa should have just used a sander guys.. lol..well done.👍🏼👍🏼

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

:-D We tried to get away with that! Thanks Gary, hi to both of you!

[@170166]

Really interesting to see the process - I've not seen or heard of a 'scabbler' before, must be one of those trade secrets you never hear about. Would grit blaster be an option for paint removal too? Big thumbs up.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Paul, Yeah I think grit blasting would definitely be an effective paint remover, perhaps even too effective :-D We hadn't heard of a scabbier either but seems they are quite common for narrowboat paint removal. Thanks again for watching :-)

[@optimist3580]

Paul .Austin The tool is called a Scabbler , they were originally designed to take the top off of old concrete. There are rotary or linear type, some very small, some as large as taxi cabs. www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/100802-removing-paint-using-a-scabbler/

[@fragwitz8898]

13:00 i wonder why ouch is written on the inside of the roof edge there..lol

[@johnmac6202]

Hi Crew! Now we can see progress, how long is Holly out of the cutt for and what colour are you going to paint her? All in all progress is looking gooood, real good. John in NZ ... Kia-ora mi Tatuo. :-)

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi John! She's out of the cut for a few weeks, 3 hopefully but maybe four! Paint will be on her next week, its quite bright! :-D Thanks again for watching :-)

[@scottphillips7108]

Millennial snowflakes don’t get dirty and do hard work nor are able to remove rusty bent screws from deck seating or get their hands dirty with the grinding wheel or removing sticky window caulking… That’s not a snowflake in my belief… The gents look like they are doing a bang up job… Grinding ‘er down to bare metal… It’s good to start fresh with a clean surface, solid primer, and paint layers which will stand up to the test of time… Hopefully decades like Vic mentioned... Godspeed Joanna & Victor…

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Thanks so much Scott! Yes we're hoping all the layers of primer, undercoat and paint will keep rust at bay for years to come! Thanks for watching :-)

[@scottphillips7108]

@@HollyTheCafeBoat...: Best of blessings to your endeavor and life... Peace...

[@a11an72]

Hey guys , greetings from Norway ! Ive seen several of your episodes now , i like it ! And british accent is lovely 👍 Id like to share the gospel with you , bare with me for beeing "bible thumping "🤣 but its an act of love on my part ! John 3,16: "For so did God love the world that He gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life"

[@MrIdleknight]

Good stuff I’m hand painting mine while I pay off the loan. But plan to get a professional paint job in the future. Which workshop/company did you use?

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Idleknight. Steve is the boat painter and we found him at Sheetstores basin on the Erewash Canal, we'll try and get details for him to put in the video description!

[@JCarlton09]

Holly I wish I could show you a picture of my boat.

[@L2succeednow]

The best comment Jo. "I've just realised I'm a Millenial snow flake" hilarious 'cause it's the last thing you are.

[@stockham1952]

Why did KZbin take you post down when you first put it up last night. I am in Australia???

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Tony, there was a problem with the uploaded file so we had to re-upload! :-)

[@michaelbundy3867]

Looking great. Doing a proper job there. What's with the weed in the tank thing? What's tank for? Guessing something to do with water intake for engine.

[@mxg75]

The weed hatch is a door you can open to access the propeller. It lets you remove anything tangled around the prop or prop shaft without having to go swimming or take the boat out of the water.

[@michaelbundy3867]

@@mxg75 oh that's handy, thanks.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

What Matthew said! We don't often get things stuck around it but some canals are worse than others, either weeds or rubbish that's lurking at the bottom of the canal :-)

[@victoriasansome4049]

Did you just dump oiling water into the canal???

[@rogerturley]

We're enjoying your videos. Question: Where's Jo from and what language is she speaking? 😍

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

What a remarkably ignorant question you ask about the language being spoken. To have a regional accent is perfectly acceptable in England although even today a northern accent can be a negative in the eyes of some holier than thou chinless wonders. You should apologise for your behaviour.

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Roger. I'm from Blackburn, Lancashire! :-)

[@chrisallen1965]

Hi, Is this one of Beacon Parks old boats?

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Chris, it wasn't but I've just googled Beacon Parks and I can see why you would ask! They looks very much like inspection launch boats which Holly was based on. I'm going to look at more of them now for some inspiration. Thanks!

[@redjacc7581]

what is the purpose of the "weed hatch", why are weeds in the boat?

[@scottphillips7108]

It's the region near the propellor which when spinning through the seaweed and brush in the canal gets clogged up... It can cause the prop to become unbalanced or break apart... Props are not cheap... Hence why the weed hatch need to be cleaned often...

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Exactly what Scott said :-D

[@tamaralee4108]

So the weed hatch is basically a well through the hull above the propeller? And the insert you removed forms the hull bottom plate above the prop, which is removable to clean the prop? Greg

[@KevDYAD]

You don't do things by halves do you

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha we try to but we always end up going the whole hog! :-)

[@Podge.]

So will your coffee boat be tied up with your house boat all the time all will you have it tied up along the canal

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Hi Podge! We'll have her with us all the time pretty much, still working that bit out really but it will most likely be that she'll go wherever we go :-)

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤,,

[@neilcampion3118]

I am a sailor first but now I am a real narrow boat fan....yikes !

[@HollyTheCafeBoat]

Haha, it's the boat bug! We love watching sailing videos...one day perhaps! :-)