Fitting Out A New Build Canal Narrowboat - Ep. 38

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Wow, loving the look of Silver fox as you say it will not be long to seeing it on the water.

[@gogirl7382]

Love the black appliances and love towel warmer.

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi Colin and Shaun,l would like to say,your narrowboat interior looks so luxurious and spacious throughout its entire length,ingenious layout, Quality workmanship,the both of you have a fantastic imagination when it come to space saving ideas for your silver 🦊 Stay safe guys,

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much!

[@cbcdesign001]

Absolutely stunning. Black radiators, sounds like a terrible idea but they look beautiful. Love the oak work tops, the sensible position for the oven (no squatting down low to pull hot hot food) and the lighting is lovely. It's very tasteful all round.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 💜

[@MinimalList]

Silver Fox is looking amazing! You must be so excited!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Oh god guys, you wouldn’t believe how excited we are. Can’t wait to get out and about with her. You’re definitely invited onboard........ Pastries??? ❤️

[@suesmith6721]

Silverfox is looking amazing. You can see in your faces how excited and thrilled you are! It’s lovely following your journey. Thank you for another great vlog! Love the music! xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Sue. Always nice to see your name pop up on our comments :) Yeah, the excitement is tough to hide, and it's only growing as we get closer to launch day! xxxx

[@dtcov]

Sean Colin you should be so proud of your achievements,your boat is so trendy home ,I love it ! If I had a boat it would be just like yours fantastic & what a nice couple you are. Have fun on your journey together

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much David ❤️

[@ruthmichigander]

I like the lighting down by the floor!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, love it.

[@davidbagley1783]

Exactly. Vacuum seal..great idea

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@markbutton3886]

You excitement is addictive she's a beauty. Getting the right couch is a project. I remember at Crick seeing those folks that built custom furniture for boats. You never know you may find just what your looking for in a department store. Sending our best from Cayman looking forward to your transition to living on board. All the best

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey guys 👋🏻 I hope you’re enjoying better weather over there? ☀️ Yeah, we’re narrowing down places to look for a sofa. Take care xxx

[@pamelaevans6485]

Catching up on the older vlogs. Beautiful boat. You guys have such great taste. What a joyous time for you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Pamela!

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Looks fantastic guys, what a quality build that is ! Finishing touches are going to be exciting. 👍🏻😄 Trev n Sue

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey guys! Thank you. Yeah, it’s getting exciting the closer we get to finishing xxx

[@garym518]

She looks very good we were impressed with the fit out of Bickerstafs boat at Crick the standard is very high. I'm envious already,can't wait to see her out on the cut.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! We can't wait either. Time is flying by so quickly, but it still seems an eternity till launch day! xxx

[@pootle2768]

Wow wow wow! NB Silver Fox is looking blummin gorgeous! It’s so exciting watching her come together. Your vlogs are so entertaining and so well put together. The music is brilliant too x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Mandy! We're putting together a playlist of the music we use in our vlogs, so you'll be able to access them all in one place :) xxxx

[@marya.8980]

Love these planning particularities. You are genius and appreciably forethinking…I’m so impressed!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

Silver Fox is by far, and I don't mean to upset other boat owners, the classiest, most beautiful on the canals. She has a character all her own, gliding down the waterways like a queen. Like the old steam trains, she has personality from bow to stern. You both have super taste in fitting her out and I hope the 4 of you,have to count Dillon,are together for a very long time. Colin, I hope your leg is less painful with the boot, and Shaun, how about some of your lovely shortbread?❤❤👍👍😀.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Oooh, Caroline. That shortbread doesn't half give us indigestion. Having to lay off it for a while 😂 Thank you so much for a beautiful comment 💜

[@ChrisandShell]

The ‘Fox is looking beautiful guys, kudos to you and Bickerstaff, just beautiful finishing 👌👍😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers guys 😘❤️

[@110Griff]

Silver Fox is looking stunning, great build.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Tom! x

[@lupinvaenget13]

look so much forward to the finish and the very first trip - hugs from Ole, Denmark

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you Ole. We too can’t wait for our first trip and new life. Hugs from the Foxes, in Yorkshire, England. ❤️

[@PhillsGarage]

Great to see how the boat was built up, love give you styled it (wood, black and grey).

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks! Take care! 💙

[@rob1971]

Bickerstaffe made a lovely job of that, very neat and tidy work as well!

[@FoxesAfloat]

We agree!

[@christinehunter9867]

Wow!!! Looking sooo good. Can't wait to see it finished. Very tasteful 👍😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻

[@disrupter7419]

You've both obviously thought very hard about what you want and it shows. And the builders look to be doing a quality job for you. She's looking fantastic and your enthusiasm for your new home is great. Wishing you all the best aboard. Cheers :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you for noticing! Yeah, it's been a great journey though. Thanks for commenting. Hope you're enjoying the videos :) xx

[@loganrogers5503]

Clever name, great boat layout. You have all right to be smiling like you are. Congrats on your hard work in life to get what you want. Can't wait to be on the canals, eventually with my custom one.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much! Good luck when you start with your journey 👍🏻

[@tonyadams7634]

Top job lads, and as you've both said the craftsmanship looks amazing. Well done to the crew at Bickerstaff.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Can’t wait to show you it for real!

[@tonyadams7634]

@@FoxesAfloat just tell us where and when and well get there!!! 😀😀

[@FoxesAfloat]

Tony Adams Will do

[@denisenoble4010]

Silver fox is looking sleek and cool. Love the warm feel, cant wait to she her before going in the water, and take her maiden voyage. Looking good fellas. Thanks for sharing xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Can't wait!

[@GeorgeStephen1959]

Silver Fox is looking absolutely amazing !!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, George! Very kind of you to say :) xx

[@grahamwilliams9877]

Wow, it looks super guys, just lovin it

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@donvaledon1]

Hi Guys, I have been following Silver fox from the first video and I love this series. I live in Australia and I wish we had canels like England. Cheers Don Mays.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks so much, Don!

[@markwalker2373]

Looking good. That’s the kind of boat I could see my self in. Very modern looking etc. I can’t wait too see the finished results

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Mark! Not long till it's finished now :) xx

[@alanjackson4646]

How very stylish ! Regards AJ

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi AJ, Thank you! xx

[@sherrionboardsunflower97]

Hi! Just gets better and better, really stunning! I love my boat but there is absolutely no comparison to yours!! Any guests you have will be very lucky! 🤗

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey Sherri! Thank you so much. You always leave such lovely comments. We owe you cake! xxxxx

[@ripvanwincle2258]

It's looking great guy's really coming together now.Can't wait to see you on the cut.Have a great night.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks! Yeah, she’s getting there. Enjoy your weekend xxx

[@shinypuppy1014]

Amazing looking boat boiz well done

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Aaron 👍🏻

[@andrewriley1664]

Amazing job done, I can see the excitement in your faces!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Andrew. Yeah, It's getting harder to not act like an excited child now! he he he... xxx

[@thomaswitman8592]

Great update. It's such fun to see your excitement building as it gets closer to completion. Silver Fox is looking absolutely brill ! Cheers !

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Thomas. Thank you for such a lovely comment! Exciting is an understatement :) xx

[@grahamdormer2583]

Looks absolutely stunning. Can't wait to see it all finished and I bet you can't wait to be living on her too. I'm hoping to exchange very soon and looking forward to my new life afloat at long last. Love Graham xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Graham! Thanks! Yeah, we're counting down the days, although it's gonna be a while before we move on and launch. Best of luck with your move! xx

[@RustyManisduckman]

Silver fox is looking good. I'm so jealous of you guys. Cant wait to see her launched

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey! Thank you! Yeah, launch day is getting closer!

[@deanmills5106]

That is incredible, I'm very happy for the both of you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Dean. Very kind of you xxx

[@Femmpaws]

Silver Fox is really coming together nicely. When I was building boats they would go from bare mold to hull and decks in two to three days, out of the molds on day five or six. Then to mess all over the boat for a couple of months. Then it was mad rush to clean up and have it ready for the first splash. Then sea trials, after that it was fix any issues that showed up. The last thing was to install the flooring.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Wow! Sounds like a fine-tunes production line. Do you miss it? xx

[@Femmpaws]

It was hard but enjoyable work. I found welding paid better and was not as hard on the body. I'm working at a quarry doing repair work and fixing other peoples mess ups... I'm on call right now for work, just right for 61 year old step-grandma. ;-) This is also the slow time of the year for us. A funny tidbit.. My partner's brother made fun of her when she and I became a couple, told her she needed a man and BS like that. I gave him a blessing "May he face what he fears most." That's almost 20 years ago... Well out of his three kids... one daughter has a girlfriend, and a part time boyfriend I am told, the other has a boyfriend and not sure if it's right for her. The kicker, his son has a boyfriend! He was worried about how we would react because we both have conservative values. We laughed our heads off when Orion told us he had a boyfriend. Then we told him why we were laughing, he found it as funny as we did.

[@annie2950]

Hi Colin & Shaun Got serious boat envy now lol she's shunning so sleek love it. You must both be so pleased. No way I'm going to stop my Barry getting a boat now for his holiday home when we visit. Annie Xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey, Annie! Always nice to see your comments here :) Don't be envious! Pinch our ideas and let Barry treat you to a new boat :) xxxx

[@annie2950]

Barry says thanks Boys. Drinks on him lol.

[@roysmith119]

It appears to be a quality build you can be very proud of the outcome which should give you many hours of pleasure

[@FoxesAfloat]

Great quality! x

[@gegwen7440]

Very classy job & not another on the cut can come close IMO.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! Looking forward to getting her launched :) xxx

[@jayoneill1533]

Silver Fox is magnificent, a beautiful job. The oak trim around the windows is so handsome and well done. Obviously you need to be careful selecting a couch that will fit through the doors!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Jay! Yeah, we still haven't decided on the sofa :-/ xxxx

[@davidbell2056]

What a lovely looking boat well done 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, David! :) xx

[@Lpsgenny]

She looks amazing, truly beautiful

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Ronald! Almost done now! x

[@Stella-cc2eg]

I love the wood, it looks like you have angel wings above your bathroom sink!

[@FoxesAfloat]

It does! Thanks, Stella xx

[@keithbradfield7825]

Looks marvellous

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you Keith 👍❤️

[@TheDeandavison]

Beautiful. You guys have great taste. Looks like you have more headroom than the average narrowboat

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, I'm pretty tall too! Thanks, Dean xxx

[@dhcrasher1]

In my wildest dreams, if ever I come into money, I want a boat exactly like Narrowboat Silverfox 😃 ...love all your tech, decor and design ideas, and the workmanship is excellent...can't wait to see it finally all come together, and for you both to start your adventures proper ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey! Wow! That comment almost brought a tear to my eye! Once we launch you're more than welcome to come on board for tea and cake :) xxx

[@dhcrasher1]

@@FoxesAfloat Awwww would love to take you up on your invite, especially if there's gonna be cake 😃❤ xxx

[@FoxesAfloat]

There’s ALWAYS cake 🍰:)

[@17leeward]

You can really hear the excitement in your voice as you show off Silver Fox. You should be excited and proud of what you've achieved. P.S. Still catching up but being disciplined so I watch them in order. For all I know you could have sunk by now :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! Spoilers 😂

[@dianathefiberfan]

Shaun, some cookies in the new oven sounds wonderful about now! Thank you, Diana in Utah, USA!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! Anytime 👍🏻

[@davidlockwood6461]

Stunning! Credit to the Bickerstaffe guys for their absolutely beautiful style and workmanship. You must be itching to move aboard! x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey David. Our thoughts exactly. Rob, Ryan, Bill and Kev at Bickerstaffe. Keith the sparky, Barry from Caldwell's, the lads at Amtrim, and everyone else who have been involved have done us proud. xxxxxx

[@royzilko2523]

It’s a beautiful boat! And you do such a good job of explaining what’s included in your buildout and why you chose what did.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Roy! xx

[@stephenfraser2641]

Thats an awesome boat, thanks for showing all your ideas and designs and how a boat is put together. Cant wait for it to be in the water and you guys living in it and the adventures your going to have.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Stephen. Thank you! We're counting down to the launch day! xx

[@KeithGordon]

Stunning!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Keith! xx

[@TazTaurus]

It’s all coming together now isn’t. Love the interior 😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@beckyholmes8519]

Oh it's so wonderful I am so excited for you guys can't wait to see you on the cut! Of course I mean with your vlogs as I am in Oregon USA lol .

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Becky, We can't wait either! Even though time is going by so quickly, it seems to be forever till we're on the water. xxx

[@jonparker644]

Looking great and modern. Black tiles are amazing.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Jon. Yeah. Trying to get a neutral, modern look going on but quite minimal too. Black tiles ❤️ xxx

[@ianmills2365]

Looking very slick. We’re pretty envious. Well done 👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Ian. Thank you! xx

[@grumpybore863]

this was right interesting, boys! but Colin forgot to mention Shaun's boas that will also be in the wardrobe (and we know you borrow it, Colin!). loving all the bed storage, that's just smashing. oh, this is just all so exciting! all those black tiles are beautiful. that floor level lighting will be very helpful for middle of the night loo trips.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ha ha...! I haven’t worn a feather boa since I worked in a club 27 years ago and dressed up as Shirley Bassey for a charity night xx

[@Dozz70]

Love it Guys! Absolutely beautiful boat. Very Happy for you both. Thank You for Sharing. Mark

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Mark. Awww, thanks for saying that! x

[@lesleycouch6557]

Wow, looking good! She'll be a beautiful home for you. Great to see things progressing well.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Lesley! xxxxx

[@davidwilkinson4799]

Absolutely fabulous looking. The boat is nice too 😂😂😂

[@FoxesAfloat]

Oh lordy! Errr.... Thank you xxxx

[@TheNoiseFamily]

Looks brilliant guys

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks! It's almost finished. Can't wait :) xx

[@petermahoney1798]

Looking great! Happy for you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Peter! x

[@theowinters6314]

It's really looking fantastic, can't wait to see it when it's finished.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Theo. Thank you! Yeah, we love it. xxxx

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

Looks amazing!! Well done on your choice of colours. ..

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! We wanted it to be neutral, modern, but quite bold too. xx

[@briancooper6068]

Congratulations absolutely amazing top class fixtures and fittings. Cannot wait for your launch day well done to you both 👏

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Brian. Thank you! We can't wait either. Time seems to be flying by so quickly, but launch day still seems an eternity away! xx

[@garethcarruthers]

I imagine you are starting to get excited as completion nears. From what I can see you have a lovely boat there, I’m sure that you will probably see things that maybe could have been different, but everything looks pretty good to me. I wish you both many happy miles and years of narrow boating. Just one thing, once the boat is completed, I’m hoping you continue with your entertaining series. Good luck.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Gareth! Yeah, the excitement is building as the days go by. And yes, we’ll be posting cruising vlogs when we launch too 👍🏻 xxx

[@andykayll1414]

Looks amazing Guys can.t wait to see it finished.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Andy :)

[@dougfoley7078]

Great looking boat guys cant wait to see it on the move. as regards to the galley always use wooden chopping board as glass ones tends to dull your knives

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey Doug! Thank you for the tip! Shaun is sorting the chopping boards out, so we'll definitely get wooden ones! xxxx

[@avandriver]

What do you reckon ? Bloody lovely . Bickerstaffe are doing you guys proud . I just love a Friday update .

[@FoxesAfloat]

Awww, Steve, Thanks! Yeah, Everybody who’s been involved have been brilliant! xx

[@garrystacey7018]

Your boat is looking great not long before you will be moving on all the best with the rest of the fit out 👍🏻

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Garry. I know! Time has flown so fast! xxx

[@jillrogers965]

Looking lovely ...interior design top notch

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Jill! Very kind of you to say. xxx

[@klausbrechmann2241]

Awesome. Can't wait to see the boat finished and in the water.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Klaus! We feel exactly the same xx

[@paulstanding7267]

Hi both was a black pipe in roof four the fire chimney but noticed you had shown the tiled are for the fire nice touch with the bed and cupboards you really have used the maximum pace nice 👍👍

[@raymondparr1]

looking good lads, bet you cannot wait to get out on her, your lucky lads well done the pair of you.i would leave the bed down as well. you can still get around it.x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Ray, cheers. Yeah, we'll probably leave it down once it's done :) x

[@imyourvan9917]

I dare say the last week leading up to launch date, you won't get any sleep because it will be too exciting....! Very nice of you both to think of us two staying over !!! 😜 x

[@FoxesAfloat]

Gonna be a while before we launch but yeah, no sleep that week! So you’ve given us an idea... We could open up Silver Fox as a hotel boat 😂

[@stephengardiner9867]

That power saw in the (soon to be) galley will come in real handy for slicing bread and chopping veg!

[@FoxesAfloat]

😂😂😂

[@stuartsimnor1493]

Hi guys. What a boat !! Totally FAB. I have been following your build and enjoying every step. I am looking at getting a boat in the next year or so and you have been so helpful in choosing the right path. I am from Aintree. Please let us know when she is launched on to Leeds & Liverpool, I would love to come down and meet you both. Your an inspiration. Well done to you both Find regards Stuart

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hey Stuart! Awww, thank you! What a lovely comment. That's cheered me up :) Of course, we'll let you know once we've launched. Best of luck in your boat search! (Colin x).

[@Urbanfux]

Such a clever bed design 💚💜

[@AntonyShannon]

Looking good guys..........as always. I don't envy trying to clean behind the sink tap (20:44) especially with that overhang?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Antony. The camera angle makes it look different. Actually very easy to clean :) xxxx

[@lukehawkins7591]

Love your boat, absolutely stunning👍😎

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers, Luke! 💜

[@carolynabramo7108]

Love it and I'm so excited to see your journey. So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Handsome gents!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Carolyn. And I hope you enjoy our videos! (Not so sure about the handsome bit though, ha ha ha!) xxx

[@thenarrowboatgirl]

great video the boat is looking amazing!!!!!!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you Emma xxx

[@alanharbit602]

Great vlog again, love the outtakes and the humour. Top videos👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Alan :) x

[@robertcallander1065]

Great one boys good luck 👍👍

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you Robert xx

[@davidbagley1783]

You are a natural in front of the camera

[@FoxesAfloat]

Aww, cheers, David!

[@MrCampbell633]

great vid well done boys so pleased for u both

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Mark! xx

[@sheepdog1102]

I would love to have this boat! Beautiful!!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you, Richard 💜

[@BKKKevin]

Beautiful!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you Kevin x

[@mickbroadbent6750]

stunning ,,,, cant think of a better word to describe my future boat lol

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Mick. Looking forward to it being finished now :) xx

[@WeaverBird64]

She's looking amazing. Are you going to have a wine cellar under your kitchen floor? I think they're a great idea. As for the settee, I think you should spend a day trying out different settees/sofa beds to find one that suits you both. I'm really looking forward to her launch and I'm very excited for you both X

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi! Thank you! We're not having a wine cellar - we don't drink that much wine, to be honest. We're checking out lots of options with the sofa. Recliners, chairs, corners, bean bags! lol. Can't wait to get on board now! xxxx

[@DanNoon747]

I saw you guys last week! You were just bringing your drone back in. Won't say where, just in case you want to keep it a secret... I did think what a lovely boat it was though!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! You should have said hello 👋

[@veronikabartram2092]

Can't wait to see you on the water 😃

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, Veronika! We can’t wait to get on the water xxx

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

“What do you reckon then?” Bloody gorgeous says me! 👍😀

[@FoxesAfloat]

Ha ha! Thanks 👍🏻

[@Audio_Book_Nut]

The boat looks great guys. One question - do the porthole windows in the bedroom open? If not would the bedroom be too warm in summer?

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Chris, All the portholes and windows open and are removable 👍

[@redmozzy]

Just found your channel and have to say that Silver Fox looks amazing! Subscribed to see how it progresses. Keep up the good work guys.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hi Alan, Thank you so much for joining us :) xx

[@jaycee9914]

Looking great !!!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, John! xx