Where To Buy A Canal Narrowboat - Visiting Swan Boat in Liverpool - Ep. 16

[@andyrbush]

Wonderful to share your emotions as you decided what to do.

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@Heavyrider19]

I enjoy your style of presentation and content. I especially appreciate your being so forthcoming about your personal lives together. Best!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you 🙏

[@loobyt8692]

New to your channel, your vlogs are helping me through a period of illness from long term health problem and it’s wonderful to go all round the country without moving from home 👍 you two are just the best! Great fun as well as being so informative and keeping it real so a big thank you to the fabulous Colin and Shaun 🧡🌈

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much for joining us! Sorry you've been poorly! 💜

[@glendasteel7573]

What a brilliant tour through this gorgeous boat, all boatbuilders should hire you both to do their promotional videos!

[@davehollingworth5537]

Proper hob, bungs and now sparkles. The check list of what’s wanted/needed on your next NB is coming along nicely. And now we know why it’s Silver Fox and Foxes Afloat too! Nice one. And a final comment, I’m loving the double entendres that are creeping in!! Thank you for these vlogs.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aha, the double-entendre! Yeah, they'll creep in more and more now 😂

[@tombartolomei4398]

It amazes me to watch how much the level of sophistication your production values has continued to evolve over time. It’s a tribute to your creativity and your efforts to keep pushing the technical envelope. God only knows what the future will bring but thanks for letting me come along for the ride! Happy New Year boys!! 💗

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, cheers Tom. Same to you mate!

[@Mark723]

Red wine and Maltesers...? Not sure about that. Not having a telly onboard?! I could never live such an existence - I must have my BBC America for the world's best programming. Dorothy's-Ruby-Slipper Red - what a color concept! You gents are the best!

[@kkhan1823]

I just found your channel ... Decided to watch it from the beginning 👍👍👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kaidenshepard8446]

First off, and I hope this is ok but Ian, what a charmer, and for some reason his smile reminds me of Tom Daley's, and that is mean as a compliment btw. The external colours of the boat look very nice. I guess if you have one built you do get to choose the colours you want your boat to be, just like the internal scheme as well I guess if you're buying one new. The boat looks incredible and those worktops with added sparkle, that would be a a clincher for me, it seems both Colin and I like a bit of sparkle and something different with things - again no offence or anything intended, my sister used to throw glitter over me when i was working as she knows i liked a bit of sparkle, it was ok but it got everywhere and always found little bits even after the car was hoovered out etc, my eyes would catch a glimpse of some glitter every once in a while, ha ha, though I wold have opted for a darker work top myself if the sparkle was in it too, but thats my personal preference. The television how that is, I love very much, its out of the way but can be pulled to angle should the need arise and not be in that much of a danger of one hitting thei rhead, compared to a wall mounted one further up the wall, if that makes sense, and if I was getting a boat, I would definitely go this oute of having the tv incorporated into the side like they ar eon this boat. I totally agree also about audio on new televisions, I have a modern one in my living room, only use it to play games on, I have an older one upstairs wieghs a heck of alot required two people to get it upstairs and the sound is soooo much better you can tell immediately the difference and i use that ironically for watching DVDs and such, just for the better audio. The side hatch idea of having those added closing windows as well, that would also be something I would like on my boat, especially if it is a hot day you want as much ventilation as possible and also to avoid moisture build up and also for those days where it rains all of a sudden you can just close the windows and stilol have the light coming in. The stobe for me would be a coal burning one, i dont know why theres something about it being col doutside but you being warm and snug inside with a fire glowing and giving out heat, its relaxing. I know Shaun would like the diesel one, but i personally would choose the coal one, sentimental reasons I guess, when I used to make the fire at my granparents houses and being in front of those on an evening when they were out and i was left alone and when it was dark and rainy and windy out i would be safe and snug in the bungalow watching tv with a fire in the hearth drinking my shandy what my nanna would used to bring back from the club from the previous night. The shower looks nice and with the same themed features from the kitchen, though I would miss my baths, I tend to relax in a bath and things seem to fall into place when youre over thinking when you are having a relaxing soak in the tub, and then when you get out you feel absolutely drained and tired - or is that just me? ha ha. 13:55 - the look on Shaun's face was like "I can't believe you just said that"

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ian is a fantastic bloke and now a great friend of our. He's also an amazing boat builder xx

[@nickhelm2420]

Cracking boat that, like particularly the galley with an eye level double oven anyway this is history now and you have your own beautiful home now 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@catherinebuckley2217]

You guys are great at telling it as it is . I now know what I want without the need to compromise cheers Cathy

[@FoxesAfloat]

Everyone says you need to compromise. We say no! 😂

[@davieimrie2407]

Njoying noseying around these beautiful narrowboats with u guys, thnx again, Davie x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey David! Thanks for liking :)

[@SheplerStudios]

Love the outtakes!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers Scott x

[@pootle2768]

That was brilliant! What a lovely boat. You left us with quite the cliffhanger at the end! It’s so exciting! I love BUNG and the outtakes. You’re both so funny. You make me laugh lots! x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Everyone loves a cliffhanger, Mandy x

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Brilliant Video Lads, very nice looking Narrow Boat, do like the touch with the TV on the bracket allowing you to view in another part of the Boat.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Absolutely

[@TheMaggieMia]

really enjoying seeing the different boats and their layouts. Once I win that lottery I will get the pair of you to help me with deciding who builds that narrow boat and how it's laid out. Yes on a walk through bathroom, no on the pump out or cassette loo, I want that environmental 'gets Shawn worried about overheating his bum loo, much easier for me. And I can skip the pullout on the bed, that narrow one with a really top of the line memory foam mattress. Shawn's right about the heat stove, much cleaner and I don't want to lug bags of coal. LOL, so, now back to working the heel on a sock while I keep watching your videos, I am way, way behind...

[@FoxesAfloat]

We have a playlist that shows them in order if that helps? Not sure if I already told you that though? 😂 x

[@MrAg272]

G'day Colin and Shaun. I really love your boat Silver Fox. I have watched this video again about Swan boats. Done some reading on Swan boats. I think when I get to the UK I will go for a Swan Boat build. I do like the sparkly bench tops in the galley.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I'm sure Ian will be pleased to read this 💜👍🏻

[@kevinhumphreys5939]

Loved the he outtakes ha ha seen Shaun’s face about the Mac Donald drink ha ha x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! It's true though! 😂

[@catherinebuckley2217]

Oh the TV a must

[@SusanLH]

Shiny bits in the benchtops, sparkly shower. L-shaped diner blppt! I'm cleaning up my studio and you are such good company. LOL PS Now I'm waiting to see whether you get sparkly, shiny bits in the new boat. :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! We love shiny and sparkly!

[@graemeharker5948]

You can get paint with sparkles in so the outside could be black with silver sparkly paint ,keep up the blogs 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

🤩

[@simonmartin7766]

Really nice boat, love the layout very modern! 👍🏼

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Simon!

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

What a lovely boat

[@FoxesAfloat]

Isn't it! Great value too. Just a pity it was already sold. Thanks for the comment Chris. Always great to hear them :)

[@jimbone9742]

Really impressed by the boat and a pull out TV nice details, very smart 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers Jim

[@mickvenables4462]

cracking boat,i`m going to pinch that windows idea for the side hatch, for my nb,good luck guys

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers Mick :)

[@christinedoyle2168]

Have you visited Pendle Narrowboats? They’re my fave, very modern, verrrrry nice!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Christine. Unfortunately, they weren't within our budget. Totally agree with you about how nice they look. Very modern and clean lines, lovely.

[@011shelie]

Oooooo I like that one. Has a lovely feel iykwim. I love the fire and imagine cosy evenings on the sofa snuggled up with Dillon watching a film. Oh and sparkles. You sold me on sparkles. Xxxx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Do us a favour then, come back and buy our bungalow! :-D xxxxx

[@011shelie]

Foxes Afloat errrrm sorry no can do! Selling houses is a pain in the butt!! Hope it goes soon though. Really hope you pass through the canal systems here. Can't wait to visit you! So exciting x

[@douglasfrank9323]

Very nice boat.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Douglas x

[@mauricepower]

Chaps... buy used, use the saved money to make it how you want, save yourselves the instant depreciation of buying new. Love your vlogs. Best of luck :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Lots to think about over the next few days, Maurice. All the advice is really appreciated :)

[@mauricepower]

... also valid.

[@smiler7176]

We get our new boat in two weeks time - we are living aboard so it was the same for us - we went for a New build fully fitted out to our design as we want it for us and not what someone else wanted.

[@Funkyk2]

Yeah but buying used has character. It’s like getting a rehoused pet and not only do they get used to you but you get used to them. If that makes any sense.

[@malcolmwallis9740]

Thankyou loved that boat

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@TazTaurus]

Again love ur video’s . Honest wants me to visit England and go on a narrow boat. You and Sean’s presentation on this boat layout is well done. And omg 😂 I love love the straw comment and how Sean looked at you. Lmao

[@FoxesAfloat]

Go for it!

[@jeffkevin9015]

Caught a couple vlogs recently and decided to start at the beginning. We watched the first 16 last night. It's our new favourite show! Can't wait to see where the journey takes you (and us). Cheers from the northwest corner of Vermont. (USA)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awesome! Thank you, and welcome!

[@kerryashby6954]

We have been in contact with Gary at Swan boats, to find out about having a widebeam built.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Best of luck!

[@jamesdavies1402]

Just watched this video again, bearing in mind I've watched it a couple of times and just noticed the art work on the wall behind you in the intro 🤣🤣🤣

[@FoxesAfloat]

Oh I can’t tell what it is xx

[@MRIRISHLAD]

Great video, not chop chop with the boat! We all want cruising videos ;) That boat you was viewing looked amazing! Hope you get the boat you want eventually!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks! We're making our decision on which boat we've chosen this week and letting everyone know in a few days. Also got some cruising to do on a boat we're taking out next weekend, so plenty of cruising footage on it's way. Cheers for your comment :)

[@MRIRISHLAD]

Foxes Afloat Oh good luck!! I presume you’re in the process of selling your house etc etc

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah. Will be afloat soon though ;-)

[@josephblansjaar5871]

Great, but how long will the build take? Did I spot a wide beam just leaving Swan? Cheers

[@FoxesAfloat]

No idea on both questions 🤣

[@grahamwilliams9877]

I started clicking the like button, and my warts are really clearing up 🤣

[@FoxesAfloat]

Love that!

[@Martyn2021]

As always nice video, You said about liking the Sparkle in the paint work but the grey on the outside was a bit to same as everybody else so how about if possible you put glitter in the paint. As I'm guessing you're going for a new build boat

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey Martyn. Ha ha...! Nice thought, but glitter in the paint might be just a bit too much sparkle for me.

[@jjjjrussruss7632]

Who else’s iPads Siri activated at 640 ??? 😂😂😂😂😂 thought it was in the video at first 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! 😂

[@ChrisJames1973]

Nice boat, but was there space for a washing machine which is a must for a live aboard?

[@FoxesAfloat]

It did! Happy days! x

[@lawrencehaguewood5857]

SHINY 😊😊😊😊👍🏼👍🏼

[@sarahb6714]

I clicked like because you two are flipping lovely....now lads..... when do I get to look younger? Haha x

[@katerh3198]

Got to have space for blouses!! Great video guys - so exciting for you both I tried the dislike button - I didn't get warts but everything else happened - thanks :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ha ha! Well spotted. Lots of room in those wardrobes for his collection :-D x

[@ruthmichigander]

I did not see any solar panels on their boats. Do they offer them on their boats?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yes they do

[@widdershins2687]

Sparkles!!! :D

[@FoxesAfloat]

😂

[@nigelhook3437]

Dolly2 is on our marina in Cheshire.. it never moves and we havent even seen the owners in 6 months...

[@FoxesAfloat]

With a bit of luck they're holidaying somewhere warmer than here 😂

[@avandriver]

Nice video guys . that boat is rather nice , just needs a vintage engine and it would be perfect .spend your money at Swan boats . Its a no brainer .

[@FoxesAfloat]

We're sure Ian (Kinny) will love your comments just like we do.

[@FoxesAfloat]

If he had a boat to sell us, we would! x

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Getting warmer........

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@edyounkin1791]

Just as I would order! As described and complete how much in American dollars & ?.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Give Ian a call or message. His website is www.swanboatbuilders.co.uk xx

[@keithr1814]

OK now, enough window shopping, it's make your mind up time. otherwise you will be wanting sleepovers on these boats before deciding. Anyway another epic vid from you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ha ha! It actually really is make your mind up time. Swan was the final builder to see. We'll be making our decision this week *excited* :) Thanks for your comment Kev. Always nice to get them :)

[@Samtasticlife37]

So, I thought the 32” tv would be too small, but then I found a 6’6” hallway and realized how close you’d be to the set and it seems a 32” tv is about the largest you could have on a narrowboat. That being said, I’d want a 42” on my narrowboat.

[@FoxesAfloat]

We have a 40" in the saloon and 32" in the bedroom 👍🏻

[@catherinebuckley2217]

OMG how much am I looking to spend for that boat (Cathy Australia)

[@FoxesAfloat]

It really depends on the specification. In UK money, between £95k and £120k. x

[@zargon4]

Well, at the 10:40 time interval, the long-held belief about Brits having extra bad teeth is certainly dispelled! Everyone shows a great set of choppers that look natural & authentic!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ha ha! I really don't know why we all have that reputation? 😂

[@pamjamas]

Probably from the Queen Mum and her generation. 🇬🇧 👑 💖

[@jesthepainter]

ah, there it is, nevermind. :) except i wouldn't mind a little more detail on that opinion....

[@FoxesAfloat]

Just offers more space. What's the point in having a corridor unless you live with people who need privacy?

[@markbutton3886]

Decisions , Decisions semitradacruiseastern love it. Now put a sexy square back and your cooking on gas. Speaking of which you thought about a Hybrid all electric....stealth boat... Enjoying your process, we wait on tenterhooks....exciting stuff chaps..:)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey Mark. I think we’ve accepted that the stern isn’t really as big an issue as we thought it was three months ago. Square back... hmmmm, not sure. We’ve seen a couple and aren’t keen. Hybrid/electric, well I think a cracking solar set-up, efficient battery/management and clever use of power is as close as we’ll get (for now). As for waiting on tenterhooks... I have a feeling the next vlog will be a revealing one. Cheers for the comment. Always appreciated!

[@stalbirdjessiah6457]

Hello, Gentleman.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hello!

[@lisadefries6718]

How young will I look now ? 👍 I vote 35 no older no younger a good age both gorgeous and wise 😂🤣😂

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww cheers Lisa

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

I'm already wrinkly and have warts !!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

😂

[@itzanopinion]

I find it funny that the only time British people will ever use American *measurements* ...aka *The Imperial System* ...is when referring to the size of their Television's! (32" inch TV)

[@FoxesAfloat]

I kinda disagree. It's a generation thing. Most people born after decimalisation in 1971 use the metric system.