Episode 7

[@davidkisner8332]

I have gone back to watch y'all(I'm a yank from the "South' ), I love the music you open your vlogs with, It relaxes me.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks so much

[@salopianblue8765]

Relaxes me too. Started to watch vlogs from beginning. Really enjoying them ….thanks. What is the music please?

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Poor puppy..ouch...and ouch for the wallet too. My sheltie would hate to be incompacitated.. interesting to see your remodeling..so much for not getting a fixer-upper..lol interesting to watch your volgs backwards....love your vlogs..xox..

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha Ha, we often laugh about the fixer upper issue.

[@totallytony]

Aww big brother Bob is absolutely lush!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ain’t he 😍

[@pocketchange1951]

Good man Rich, wearing Fran's woven scarf. It is those little things that you do Rich for the marriage that keeps Fran from making you walk the plank. lol . My grandmother tought me to weave when I was 10, still do it. Love the colours.

[@cadencechrome4783]

What a good team you are. Give yourselves a little break! Not only have you moved, you have a house to settle. I think you two will weather it fine, treat yourselves a bit now and then. Congrats on your new subscribers! Your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks again for watching. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks but hopefully it’ll slow down real soon x

[@andrewriley1664]

Love the journey, the steel lattice railway bridge shown is right near where I lived 50 years ago, played along the cut and railway as a kid. Thanks for the reminder!

[@numberplateguy8511]

Great vlog Its just good to see a happy fun couple living their dream

[@Catalina58601]

Hahaha the cows at the end right where they belong BEHIND a fence ;-)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Quite agree with you

[@davidbutler4363]

Thanks guys👍😁

[@CruisingTheCut]

Excellent. And your poor dog :-(

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for watching again David. 👍

[@djandyh50]

Fran, each vid your face becomes more and more serious, for novices you are doing a fab job and the vlogs are great keep up the great work, just think a couple more months at this rate and you will have replaced everything in the boat so things should get a lot easier

[@francesmccarty1544]

Andy Hart ha ha! We’re running out of things to burn now so we can start putting the boat back together. Every job we complete gives us more confident to move on to the next. Thanks for watching. Fran

[@BAHATI1943]

Just found your vlogs and you are both so natural I feel as if I am sitting in your boat with you and I am one of the family. Keep up the good work and continue enjoying yourselves.

[@rickjones8735]

Love the subtitle wit, & that you can make fun of yourselves. Enjoy your journey.

[@margqdm]

Hi from the Gold Coast Qld just started watching and following you as of yesterday.. really enjoying we’ve watched a lot all ready .. I said a week or so ago after looking at someone else’s videos it would be great to be on a boat on a canal. Crazy as it sounds I momentarily wasn’t even thinking about the fact our house is alongside a canal and though we’ve not bought a boat here we’ve been out on one at times when our son would stop at our wharf lol

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Margaret, thank you for joining our channel. It must be lovely to live by a canal. Now you can see canal live from two points of view

[@margqdm]

Floating Our Boat thanks for the reply Still watching and loving In the middle of the night when I was awake I was watching and today and again tonight We both are from Uk many many moons ago actually Happy travelling to you both 😃

[@carolebarwell6516]

Made the no knead bread from last blog.......yah! Very successful.

[@peterrutter7332]

Hi Guys great vid well done if your loos starts to smell add some more blue and I also use 2 cheap washing machine liquid capsules form lidl, also it may need to have the seals serviced. Another use for babies nappies is the soking up of the bilge works a treat.Good luck guys every days is for learning.

[@andymurch1057]

Thanks for a great vlog. You guys are living the dream. Hope your dog is better soon. Keep smiling.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Aandrew

[@TheChrysler56]

Oh dear....poor dog. Vets bills don’t come cheap either. As I’m well down the list of vlogs and slowing catching up one at a time, not only with you both but quite a few others too I dare say the dog, can’t remember his name right now, sorry, has made a full recovery. Hope there’s not too many catastrophes. Still it seems you’re both coping well which is nice to see. 👍

[@Dubsyolla]

Love the comments. Videos are first class. Pleasure to watch.

[@narrowboatlane2241]

Òbviously greasing the gland is good. What we do if theres any drips is get an empty milk bottle cut the top off and place under the gland and its easy to get rid of the caught drips...

[@nigelyarwood1581]

hi just started watching your videos and loving them all the very best thanks

[@mikeshipp2580]

A quick way to shut the water off on a narrowboat is to switch off the pump (it should have a circuit breaker). A bilge pump for the stern gland would also be a good idea. Enjoy the videos. Keep them coming.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Mike. There is a bilge pump but always leaves about half inch of water.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

DOH!! Switch off the pump of course, what numpties. Thanks for watching.

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Enjoyed that. Its a nice format, bit like sitting down with some friends and having a chat. Well done. I keep thinking how a small drone could help you take a look ahead when needed and things get tight. 👍

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. We often think that about the drone, but in reality it is never charged up and ready to go just when we need it.

[@pocketchange1951]

Well what a vlog, love it all. What a team you make. Love the humor and the sharing of the work. Great steering Fran, and you certainly can turn Rich's crank for him, I mean the loch crank. lol

[@TheByard]

I found you yesterday and subscribed, now slowly going through your vlogs. Love your easy going attitude. I owned a wooden river cruiser that was built in 1930, so boy do I know about mending things on the go. I'll add a couple of tips as your vids remind me. No 2s. Make best use of Pubs and restaurant facilities. No 1s bucket and chuck it. Leaking stern gland, firstly do you have a bilge pump and float switch that can take of the leak overnight or while your away from the boat. A hand pump with long pick up and discharge hoses is also very handy at getting into tight spots. It's also a good idea to do regular below deck checks if your on a long run. I used to do sea trip so 7 or 8hr channel crossings were done yearly. A squirt of SG grease would take care of any drip, plus a check as the bearing cooled after use. First nip up the gland nuts a little, try turning the shaft. If you can turn the shaft freely and stop the drip OK. Don't overtighten them. Hope this is of some help, wishing safe and very enjoyable boating.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for finding us and for your excellen tips :)

[@kevinfarrell5778]

When jesus was a boy....haha great laughs.... thought she might have given you a right hander at that point....keep the vid coming ...

[@sallynewton306]

I’ve just spotted this on a Motorhome site. Good Ideas XPB- 88S twin tub. It might be a bit too small for you, not sure what you need. CC has a washer, check back on his vlogs. Very much enjoy your vlogs. We can see you are enjoying it even more than you thought we think. 👍🏻🙋🙋🏻‍♂️🐶

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Sally, we are having a blast x

[@jamessd7677]

A great life, and how I envy you, I should be joining you one day though, thanks fellas.

[@brianjacksonjackson5384]

Hopefully soon me and the wifey be living the dream...magical moment's.. really enjoy watching your videos... real genuine lovely couple.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you. Good luck with your plans.

[@jamesshanks2614]

My first apartment had a temperature controlled valve to prevent you from getting burned when someone else turned on the cold water leaving you with hot water only. 90 % of the time i found the temperature valves don't quite work as intended and I too have had the valves come apart in pieces so went old school one hot water valve and one cold water valve both feeding into a central connection to the shower head. I simply let the wife know I'm jumping in the shower to avoid the cold or hot water shock. Works most of the time. If the shutoff valve is a 90 degree ball cock valve simply add a rod to the handle or a small pulley to open and close the valve quickly without having to crawl under there. Either use a rod or a small pulley or two and control wire. If using control wires one opens it and the other closes the valve. Just a thought.

[@JohnSecker]

Another great episode - I caught your "one year review" video and liked it so much I have subscribed and now I'm working my way forward from episode one - a sort of Netflix style binge. Nice to see you've got into waters we know - we're based on the Bridgewater and we've not been further south than Autherley - yet. When we do Pendeford narrows I send the wife ahead on foot - we've got walkie-talkies so she can tell me if the next stretch is clear so I don't meet someone and have to reverse. Very useful in locks, too, those walkie-talkies. Pro tip - buy ones which float. I dropped our first one in a lock with a very terminal plop - and there's nothing more useless than one walkie-talkie. Looking forward to the next one, and please keep them coming.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for susbscribing John. You've got quite a lot of catching up to do but I hope you enjoy it. Fran x

[@TransportLondonPhoto]

It really makes me laugh when Fran says "What ya doing Rich", as if he's about to get a telling off. It'll happen one day. ;) Lovely video, thank you.

Hi guys thanks for the update and sharing this video. Have to say would love to know how many times my wife little hands have got us out of jam keep safe and enjoy your adventure.

[@francesmccarty1544]

Denis Scott thank you for watching. A woman’s touch is all that is needed sometimes!!

[@lewlew5686]

We had a little 3kg twin tub on board. Really low wattage and I loved it! Kept it in the engine room and saves a bloody nightmare of a time going to launderettes. You can get em on eBay UK or Amazon UK for less than hundred quid. If you get one and make a video about it make sure you give Lewis and Pawel a shout out!!!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Lew Lew. We’re ordering one tomorrow so keep watching x

[@davidbell2056]

Another great video sorry to hear about your dog .you seem to be enjoying it even with your little problems thanks for sharing.

[@jonnyjones5201]

I have to say I love narrow boats & wide beams but never had love for the canals that much... My love since I was five has always been the broads but I have to say I've got Hoboken on your vlogs another boaty fix to add to the growing list.... I think I'll I'll have to sub now 😡 thank you very ruddy much 😆😆😆😆 P.s I love the humming soundtrack peaceful & relaxing.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

The deck looks super! Very nice work. Thanks for taking us along.

[@michaelgreaves6974]

Hello guys. Great to see you enjoying your new life on the water. You probably already realise but your stern gland may just need a little tightening rather than repacking.

[@sherrionboardsunflower97]

Hi Fran, really love your weaving, would love to learn how to do it! So sorry to hear about your dog 🐶

[@francesmccarty1544]

Sherri Hopeful cruiser! , thank you for your comments. There are a few official Saori weaving studios where you can use the looms and learn to weave. I had a taster session with Kim at the Saori Shed in Norfolk and was totally hooked. You can learn in a few hours. Just look up Saori weaving to find your nearest! Good luck

[@robertcallander1065]

Nice to see you again keep um coming good luck and stay safe 👍👍👍

[@lth1072]

Great video. It must be a bit nerve wracking driving when there's a bunch of people there .

[@deanbarnes20]

Hi both! Our boat is nb Bursley :) Lovely to spend time with you both in Penkridge. Looking forward to the next time. Until then, enjoy your travels and good luck with the holiday let.

[@berty9561]

Hi guys, Really enjoyed spending a couple of days with you both & lending a hand with the engine room. Looking forward to hooking up again soon. Love you X

[@kellinigh2398]

You are a nice brother.

[@dhcrasher1]

Found you by chance, and subscribed, love your videos 😃 we used the Pearson's guides on our first narrow boat holidays, Stourport Ring and Four Counties Ring

[@janeabbotts]

Poor doggy....not nice to be confined....maybe he will be a tad more cautious in future..maybe…:) Looks like all people living on a boat could do with one of those super sponges that can absorb a lot of water. It would make these mopping out jobs a lot easier and less messy.

[@dougmaz1]

Hi you two....I’m in Australia watching your video looks like you have a pretty good camera it’s nice and clear. I will be over to the UK in June and July and hiring a narrow boat hope to see you on the canal one day. But you are coming out of the water soon where will that be. My wife was a weaver too I built her a loom like yours but I’m traveling alone now because she passed away with the dreaded cancer 18 months ago. We both wanted to do the same as you live on a narrow boat. Thanks for shearing . Doug Mazonowicz.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Doug it’s Rich. Sorry to hear about your wife. I lost mine after 35 years together three years ago. Fortunately I’ve had Fran to pull me through. Keep in touch and let us know when you’ll be over 👍

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Lovely vlog! Great to meet you both. Will look forward to watching more of your adventures. We’re back home now, boo!!!

[@marknblastderbyshireminer7000]

Hi Guys great vlog. I would consider a washing machine, more efficient than twin tub and less work too. Need to check your inverter would cope. Hope your poor dog gets better soon. He seems to enjoy the attention. Have you thought about a life jacket for him ? (see journey with Jono vlog)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

hanks for the tips and for watching, Rich and Fran

[@jamesshanks2614]

Sorry to hear about the wound on your dog but where the new decking was built over the engine area you could use a hinge to mount the steps and build the steps as additional storage. The only way presuming its mains powered 240 volt to avoid flattening your house batteries is run the clothes washer while under way then the inverter is getting it's power from the alternator on the engine keeping the house batteries in a much better state. Unless of course you are lucky enough to find a mains powered outlet you can plug into, Kind of rare on the cut unless you pay for a spot at a marina. Packing glands normally drip a wee bit of water, you do have an operational sump pump do you not? I would suggest remounting your solar panels as they are too high, just my option but look at how everybody else's solar panels are mounted and I believe you will find there mounted much closer to the roof then yours are.. Good Lord looks like church just got out.

[@gailalbers1430]

well/ it seems i am going backwards and catching up from the other end -and i seem to be missing you- while you’re recuperating from that close shave with the homicidal/suicidsl tree. this episode is full of interesting things- Fran when are you going to start selling from the boat like that? wow BigBrothetBob looks like a twin it’s startling! give the pup a squeeze your two furs bird are sooo adorable, what breeds are they, how old are they and where did they come from( i’m a dog person , i want you to know😊) anyway hope to see more current videos and news from you soon! All the (continuing) best of luck to you two numtees ( we don’t have that expression in the States I am just guessing it’s a term of endearment and meant as such!) Ahoy

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi Gail, it's odd when Rich and his brothers(he also has a twin) are together, they are do alike. I already sell my weaving on Etsy but plan to sell from the boat in the new year. Our dogs are both rescue dogs. Jess is 5 and is a Lakeland terrier maybe crossed with patterdale and Archie is a e fear old sprocker ( springer-cocker cross). Glad your enjoying catching up with our videos.. Fran x

[@josecorreia8280]

hi about tray under shafting collect water (like one use the show come with bilge pump) and one under engine for oil and wet and dry vacuum cleaners very good way to dry and clean bilge no fuel the water if water pump should be kicking in at random to repressurise it, and you should hear that happening intermittently then have leak in the system tip from CruisingTheCut have problem with the show and water system hear all time from logs

[@stevecooney1361]

Like you intro shot to your vlogs

[@howardeastman-uk]

Thank you, you both are great at piloting your narrow boat. Well impressed, anything longer than 30 ft I find a bit daunting. I wanted to ask if you could share the cost of buying your narrow boat, understand if you would rather not. Cheers Howard

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hi again Howie. 34K. Not bad price given that we were prepared to pay up to 55k so plenty of scope for making her more liveable.

[@howardeastman-uk]

Wow Rich and Fran you got a good deal, thank for sharing that and it looks as if she does not need 20k spent on her.Did you get a survey? You must have been in the right place at the right time. Oh hope you have both got stuck into the cottage, love to see that project on here, me just being nosy! Happy Painting both of you, Cheers Howard

[@AndyJarman]

@@howardeastman-uk they said they'd had the hull surveyed the year before when the hull was blacked, and safety certified - despite the stove being installed without a heat shield.

[@ukexpatpennsylvania7304]

Poor puppy, hope he's feeling better. I see baby gates or a netting fence in your future. How do you cope with the mud on the tow path?, it has to get into the boat.

[@CaraRoss2021]

UKexpat Pennsylvania I'm glad I'm not the only UK expat in Pennsylvania watching narrow boat clogs 😂

[@ukexpatpennsylvania7304]

Good to meet you Cara, I'm from Essex and live near Pittsburgh. I'm Wendy.

[@Buzzardgirl13]

Fran is a little star! Check her out driving into the lock! We used to have a boat on the Thames and I was never brave enough.

[@ukstrummer]

You guys are an absolute inspiration, like you i have been following a lot of the popular narrowboat vlogs on youtube and have been very tempted to sell up and do the same. After watching you, i am as we speak, getting the house decorated from top to bottom to get it valued and on the market and its all your fault LOL hope the dogs foot is getting better. What did you do for a living? you both have very familiar faces PS we are in Kings Lynn Norfolk

[@francesmccarty1544]

ukstrummer that is really great that you have been so inspired. I hope things work out. We are so glad we made the jump. We were both professional gardeners in Norfolk and Essex before that but were tired and burnt out. We had a couple of years trying the self sufficiency’ good life’ but still felt trapped. Getting the boat was the best thing for us. Good luck with the house. Fran

[@andyrbush]

Er, hum, careful where you put your thumb when holding something saying canal guide. lol. Love the Vlogs.

[@johncarr1793]

Hi both, you are almost on top of Midland Chandlers right beside the cut where you could get all you need for your greaser for the stern gland. Is there not a bilge pump in your engine room to pump out the water? All the best with the cottage too.

[@johncarr1793]

One other thing, your dirty laundry, try a marina, most have laundry facilities which may be cheaper than laundrette.

[@sylviapage8572]

I’m really enjoying your videos. What a shame about the dog, I hope he’s better soon. Good job in the engine room, from behind I thought your brother was you, it’s the haircut! What is your theme music? I can’t stop humming it. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hello again. Thanks for watching. It’s a real ear worm eh? It’s a track called Lullaby by Benjamin Thompson.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha ha it's a look that runs through the family. The earworm music is by Benjamin Thompson called Lullaby x

[@sarkybugger5009]

Over a thousand now. Congratulations! P.s. Subbed, but it was already showing 1K.

[@francesmccarty1544]

SarkyBugger thank you for your support. There’s no stopping us now!

[@Mark-ct5dh]

Wonderful video! Greetings from Denver Colorado USA! Why not get a washer dryer combo?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks for watching Mark. We’re still considering our options

[@RichardReikowsky9005]

I'm watching ep.7 and Rich called narrowboat life as rubbish. Please sir, don't call it that. I find your vlogs interesting and exciting. Wish I'd done such earlier in my life. Keep up the good work.

[@nesleinf]

Just found you on youtube two days ago. I find you are nice people, so I have joined your channel - along with other narrowboat channels. I find your project exiting and look forward to see what summer adventures you are gonna share with us :-)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thank you so much. What part of the world are you from? 😀

[@nesleinf]

I live in the northern part of Denmark on an island named Morsoe (Morsø - like your stove, coming from here). Morsoe is sorrounded by Limfjorden, so I sail every summer on the fjord in rented yachts from our local yachtclub - can't afford to buy my own boat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIvWdYKfqZqtrs0

[@vmcougarintn5035]

Wait a minute, who were those cows trying to board your boat? Also, how is the offending digit? Any more issues. Sorry guys 4 years behind and racing to catch up.

[@pegity465]

I've just started watching your vlogs from the beginning. Found you through Foxes Afloat. What is the music in your videos (the one with what seems to be humming)?

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Welcome to our channel. Is this the piece of music you meant? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4KVkp-pYqqrkNk

[@bigmort6916]

Check out Micheal and Jo from Minimal List , they did a video about all the different toilets you can go for and settled on a compost toilet, which they now don’t like so might be worth a watch to help you both decide what you really want to do ! Great vlog lovelies hope the poochie feels better soon xx

[@Artimus128]

I’m on episode 7 , your having your challenges , very helpful your mishaps , what is your music tune At the beginning of your vlogs ?

[@borderreiver3288]

get a composting toilet ...sever other vloggers have fitted one...5 Best Composting Toilets - Dec. 2020 - BestReviews

[@maxboonkittypoison]

i subscribed again there was something going wrong i supose on my side. I did subscribe to your channel but somehow i could not find you in my list and now just hit that subscribe button again. Really like your channel and im so sorry to hear about your dog. I know the going to the vet is expencive. We got an old dog and i lost all my money this year to the vet but does not matter how mutch it cost you still doing it. Now my hairy litle friend is doing fine and no pain and he loves to sleep and eat oh oh and i lost few pounds :) Now i can concentrate working on my own boat. I had to pay for anouther 6 months on the dry so i can finnish the her. End date is now first of Oktober and i wil hopefully move in. Fingers crossed!! Kiss for your dog "KISSSS" and wish you well! Greetings from Holland,, Kitty.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Hello Kitty, hope your doggy is doing well. will try the cedar trick. Thanks again for watching and supporting our journey x

[@maxboonkittypoison]

oh, you wil like the cedar trick :))

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Not far off 9k now guys....onwards and upwards x

[@michaelcoker3197]

noticed a cut after "like I drag you through life"......

[@workingboat]

What is the music you play, time for a bilge pump maybe

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Yep I thought ...jesus dogs gone in......

[@badfairy9554]

Bob is cute.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Ha ha. X

[@badfairy9554]

;-) XX

[@stevedavis68]

Bad Fairy.... I’ve met big Bob....... cute isn’t a word to describe big bob 😂

[@badfairy9554]

Well you call him big Bob. Is he a bad boy?

[@cindyholton7234]

Hi Guys, thanks for this latest Vlog - one of the best of all boat-tubers IMHO! I’ve also made bread using Fran’s recipe - and loved it - I’ve also I’ve lost my worries about techniques, I’ll be making this regularly now! I bought my boat in December and as I’m going to be moving aboard after clearing mum’s house. I’ve got to refit several areas - and I’m recording it on Instagram as I’m no good in front of the camera! Check it out by searching ‘akelahbc’ and Nb Alycone. Thanks again folks

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Thanks Cindy. We’ll check out your Instagram account x

[@michaelcoker3197]

rise goin up, drop goin down. Eh?

[@leedavies3629]

Top vid RICH FRAN My dog got hurt I went to the late night vets cost me 650 to get him sorted out hes a Jack Russell I wud get ya dogs insured it wud save you a few bob n the long run I hope he gets well soon give him a pat from me nice one

[@markvanessadixon]

I forgot that the cows up that way sound more like trains than cows🤣 (Last seconds of the vlog)

[@hugorune766]

First, understand, I am a cripple in a wheelchair... I have no washing machine, I have no laundry facilities local to me, I have no "helper/carer"... I handwash everything, have done now for the last 20 years...

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Well done Hugo. I think we have all become a bit lazy in this age of technology

[@areguapiri]

That's why I have no interest in pets.