First Week, GOT A LEAK! Narrowboat Life!

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Well done, Captain Dave! Looking forward to your stories unfolding. Bright blessings. 💖

[@CutSluice]

Glad to hear it

[@funkydozer]

As others have already said, always have a couple of tubes of Sikaflex onboard, ‘the black nasty’ - it’s the most incredible, essential stuff. There are lots of different number variants but generally, the higher the number the later the version, and the more advanced it is. It’s up to 5** now but I get by with the standard 221. It’s a stronger than nails glue / waterproofing sealer. Be warned - it’s so sticky it gets EVERYWHERE! But a wipe with alcohol before it sets removes mistakes.

[@CutSluice]

Yeah… I’m learning that fast 😂 Another leak to contend with now!

[@funkydozer]

@@CutSluice good luck. ive just fixed a leaky water tank pipe fitting, seems there is more risk of sinking from water from above than from water below 😄

[@CutSluice]

@@funkydozer it does appear so!!! Although I reckon we’ve got it covered!

[@per-olamjomark7452]

Your filming style is calming, really enjoy the relaxed vibe. Curious about your move to a narrowboat - what inspired the change? Greetings from Scandinavia.

[@CutSluice]

Hey Per! Thank you! I really appreciate the comments. I’m going to do a video about that. Everyone has a story in them and I’ll happily tell you all mine. 🤘

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Non stop rain means water finds its way in, it’s a constant battle between you and water. Well done for sorting this one out. X

[@CutSluice]

Thanks Shirley… I’m sure I’ll find a few more bit ready to fix in spring!

[@andreasteele2686]

Great Vlog, look forward to many more

[@CutSluice]

Thank you! That’s definitely the plan 🤘🤘🤘

[@sianwarwick633]

Good job. Reassuring

[@CutSluice]

Still hasn’t leaked since 🤘🤘🤘

[@BelfastBodger]

Sikaflex 291. Designed for marine applications. I've used it on transducers below the waterline. Hope this helps.

[@CutSluice]

Sounds great. I’ve also been told about CT-1, have you had experience with it?

[@nigelseaman4612]

Friendly advice....install a deck fitting so that you don't have to rely on sealant. Thanks for the vlogs.

[@CutSluice]

Thanks Nigel. I’ll look into the best way to sort it long term during the spring / summer… I’m a newbie so always learning! Advice is always appreciated, especially when it is friendly!

[@sianwarwick633]

Like, a rubber grommet ? Only I think I know s/one else who installed a roof-mount solar panel, and maybe no sealant or grommet. Don't wanna come across as a naggy Aunt Sally though

[@bryanscatchard5137]

Hi Interesting stuff and duly subsribed! Two questions if you don't mind! 1.Whats the origin of your channel name? 2. How does your coffee gizmo work? kbo chap!

[@CutSluice]

Hi Bryan, Thank you very much, it is very much appreciated. The origin of the channel name is a slight play on the term cut loose, as I am fairly recently divorced. Is the word cut is a nickname for canal… it refers to the fact that it is a waterway that has been cut out of the land. And the word sluice comes from sluice gates which are a mechanism to control the flow of water and these are used on the canal systems as well. The coffee contraption is called a percolator, I would probably need to make a video on how it works rather than a comment on here as I think I am better at describing it visually.

[@sianwarwick633]

Hmm. Should i buy silicone sealant to put behind the wall studs in my apt. Would the water just lead further down. Yes, it would. However, fantastic fix - you must be pleased

[@CutSluice]

Yup. Very pleased. Could have been as bad as the heating fiasco 😂

[@TheBoatingFamily.]

Great Vlog mate! Glad you sorted the leak! its always worrying! Subbed and hope to see more of your adventures on the waterways!

[@CutSluice]

Thank you! Yeah there will be more to come… Christmas though 😂

[@apiscator444]

silkaflex works under water, use it on my maine boat also acts as a glue underwater

[@CutSluice]

I will check it out.

[@denisdunphy9046]

Mate I`ve Never Seen Anyone Enjoy A Coffee Like You, I Was laughing ere HaHa. Get More Vids Going Bro

[@CutSluice]

It was a tough day… what can I say? 😂

[@brumarly]

Nice video If this happens again just put a bucket or something over it until it stops raining

[@CutSluice]

Thank you… didn’t think of that 🙈

[@Chappers.Gaming]

love the vids im thinking of building a boat :)

[@CutSluice]

Thank you! Hope you have lots of time and space cos that would be awesome!

[@icooper5236]

Mapei produce a coloured sealant that works in the wet

[@CutSluice]

Thanks, I will take a look.

[@jonouk88]

I’ve so many questions! Does it have a name? Did it come with bargeware? Have you got those painting things on the doors? How many locks have you been through? Have you lost a lock key yet?! You should definitely invest in a fishing rod, and also, get a magnet for magnet fishing!!

[@CutSluice]

The boat is called Red October. No bargeware. I have brass badges on the doors. I have been through something like 20 locks in Red October… most were skinny locks - rather tight! Not lost a lock key yet. I have a magnet… I may fish at some point!

[@tonyburford421]

But Red October was a submarine 😳🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@CutSluice]

@@tonyburford421 yeah… but when you get too old it’s harder to hold your breath under water 😉 😂

[@greenfeather3418]

Could have been a disaster!

[@CutSluice]

Yeah, thankfully not anything I had to pay anyone to do. I have a feeling I might need to get better at DIY 😂