How to INSTALL a Morso Squirrel Log Burner and Flue on a narrowboat.

Full installation of a Morso Squirrel log burner in less than 18 minutes! Well the video is less than 18 minutes, the install took a little longer! We position the hearth, locate the log burner - and fasten it in place, cut a hole in the boat roof and install the roof collar. It's then in with the flue, fire cement all round... and light the fire! No messing around, the temperature was barely above freezing - we NEEDED to get warm!
Along the way we include a few hints and tips as to how to install, and light the log burner.
If you haven't seen our previous videos, or heard about us, here's a brief background on or Boating On A Budget project...
In August 2019 we bought narrowboat - a 1980s Springer that's 36ft long and had previously been sunk twice prior to us purchasing it! It's engine was rather poorly so we took it out and fitted a DIY self build Electric Drive system - which we recorded and made vlogs about (available to view on KZbin).
Move forward a year from buying that boat and we were loving life on the water so much we wanted a bigger boat so we could move aboard full time.
So we bought 'Lyanda Lady' a 50ft boat that needed a LOT of work. This series is following us stripping the boat right back to a basic shell. As the top half of the boat is fibreglass that's cracked and broken we need to remove that, and then build a WHOLE new roof structure. It will then be time to completely re build the boat before moving aboard.
Just to add to the fun I'm a Tight Yorkshireman, and we are working with a small budget - hence Boating On A Budget!
Come along and join us on what promises to be a epic adventure!
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[@DEmma1972]

James is coming round with some lamb chops

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

So long as there's plenty to share for us all, I'm happy with that! 😋😋😋

[@DEmma1972]

@@WingingItBoatingonaBudget also get a carbon monoxide alarm fitted asap

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

@@DEmma1972 we sure will!

[@johnh1872]

He had a sausage sandwich last night. I often feel hungry after his vlog.

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

No way!! the tight Yorkshire man will go find his own sheep. Then Dawn will have it on the new stove within the hour. James is a southern softy, he gets his food delivered.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MidnightAmratha]

Proven danish stove from the small island of morsø, cast iron with good heat retention adequate burining chamber and variable spots for cooking. Excellent choice.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

We have a morso squirrel on the other boat and love it, so we purposely looked for one for this boat. 🔥🔥🔥

[@dongolfnut5558]

Love it working in the warmth was surprised how thick roof was. Keep them coming great enthusiasm 🙂

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jefferydewberry7659]

Love this. Hearing your accent reminded me of the darling singer Kate Rusby. I want one of these stoves in my little house in Atlanta.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

I'd not heard of Kate Rusby but just 'youtubed' her and she has a great voice!

[@alison7630]

Impressed with your paper tearing skills!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Many years of training for that! 😁😁😁

[@tanna4534]

You make it look so simple! And here I am just trying to paint baseboards...

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

I'd rather fit a log burner than paint... I HATE PAINTING!

[@johnallen148]

Got to say it’s coming along lovely can’t wait to see the end result,take care keep safe,John

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Cheers, hopefully within a few weeks it will start to feel like a boat again... Although will be a lot longer than that til it's done!

[@stevekagan6573]

Interesting that you are doing all this and the furnace before anything goes in. Smart

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Heat, hot drinks and hot food all taken care of. Logical thinking!

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

The Tight Yorkshire man did it in an hour. It took James two weeks (still love you James) the tight Yorkshire man is an absolute no nonsense this is how it goes.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Cheers Andy... It's not a race or a competition though... 🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

Sorry mate I can't resist, its the tough northerners against the southern softies.we built the standedge tunnel while they were still thinking about how to do it, eating their sausage butties. I know its only banter but in these hard times we need it.😂😂😂 by the way I love James channel hes great. But I'm more a pudding and peas man.😂😂😂

[@DEmma1972]

@@WingingItBoatingonaBudget Yeah, he only got his boat in October lol

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

@@DEmma1972 Its only banter, we all love James, hes a top man.

[@DEmma1972]

@@nicothechihuahua3167 I love the banter. I also love the 'fixing a boat' more then 'boat is done now for some vlogs about the canal'

[@gizmoinasia6080]

Get the Kettle on!!!! nice one its coming along!!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

I think it's fair to say my priority was ALWAYS making sure I could make a brew whenever I wanted! 😁😁😁☕☕☕

[@revrebmackey]

What a difference a solid fuel stove makes :)

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Heat, drinks and cooking - literally a game changer!

[@NarrowboatWill]

That roof cut so easy. Unlike my steel roof. Ooh nice warm boat now. Dry it out as well.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

One advantage to wood and fibreglass - easy to cut! Bonus all round with log burner fitted.

[@midwestconcertvideo]

I was shocked at how thick the fiberglass was of that roof.

[@judithmallinson5178]

Brilliant! We love your videos. Boats really coming on and your stove is fab. Xx

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Thankyou, hopefully over the coming weeks it will really start to look more like a boat again!

[@gillnicholls9665]

Just shows what you can do with the right tools for the job.xxx time for a brew.xxx

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

ALWAYS time for a brew! :)

[@robintidd8808]

Good move in this weather 😁

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Seemed logical to get it fitted. Warmth, hot drinks and food all sorted now!

[@chazzyb8660]

Proper Job 'winging it'. Dawn is there too. Nice and toasty, time to get a brew on? It's looking like a really good space now, great decision to keep the existing roof and windows.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Brew definitely on! and yes keeping the roof and windows seems to be the right decision....

[@karlos543]

Word of warning to anyone fitting a new squirrel or swift. .Remove the smoke hood inside the fire (looks a bit like a half cup) its situated above the baffle. These are not to be fitted on a narrowboat which has such a small flue length. Have been to two boats where the soot blocks the chimney. Once removed the fire draws better..and you won't die. Read your squirrel instructions.

[@rivercarplife]

Nice one guys, 💚👍🏻

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@penneynoss9552]

Honestly you made that look easy. Great job

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Thankyou!

[@liamhainsworth9620]

A small bead of silicone on top of your timber joists; and between your timber floorboards will stop that creaking 🤩

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Would it stop my bones and joints creaking! 🤣🤣🤣

[@liamhainsworth9620]

@@WingingItBoatingonaBudget if only!!

[@stephenpegum9776]

Well done guys - the new stove is bound to make your working lives so much more comfortable this winter. One tip I would pass on seeing you spreading that fire cement. Invest a few bob in a plasterer's small tool - it's got much smaller & very flexible blades & would have made that job a lot easier.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

A smaller bladed tool would have been ideal to be fair... And yes working is now much better!

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

I'm all over this!!!!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Anticipating your vlog about install on Wee May - unless Mrs L kills you first when she sees what your doing to your boat!

[@grahamlewis6062]

VERY wise move guys!!!!👍👏🌟🌟☕️☕️

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Warmth✓ Brew✓ Food✓ What's not to like - best bit of the project so far!

[@MrSenglish12]

Loveing this

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Glad your enjoying! Thankyou!

[@robyngentle7861]

Weve just bought a Morso Squirrel stove 1412. What size roof collar did you use? It's hard to get a straight answer from anyone- online or in chandlerys.

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Don't forget to seal the top collar fire rope on its own will not seal and keep the water out. I found to my cost few weeks after fitting mine. I heard dripping water. I've used a rubberised high temperature silicone sealant. It's now been done four years and hasn't leaked yet.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Yeah, it's got cement in there aswell... Nicely sealed...

[@Paul-pb3vq]

@@WingingItBoatingonaBudget Check it as I first used a fire cement after fire rope the heat made the cement porous and broke down resulting in another leak that's why i finally used a rubberised heat sealent. That is still good as the day I did it. Love your videos. You certainly have taken on a project. Can't wait to see the finished result. I'm sure it will be worth all that hard work. Stay safe guys.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

@@Paul-pb3vq will keep an eye on it cheers!

[@JodieAprilMae]

Stupid question is the roof glass fibre. I want to install a wood burner for my 7.5 ton truck conversion. It’s got a glass fibre roof. If I followed your instructions is it going to be safe in my truck??

[@DoItWithPaulie]

Flue silicone would have maybe been a better sealant. The cement tends to crack and fall out. Still working life will be so much better with the heat on

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

I think I will try the silicone the when I rebuild it once the fireplace is built...

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Yep. Good work son! I just need to find one at the right price! Keep your ears open for me.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

If I see owt I will let you know...

[@jonsutherland1]

how do you stop all the black gunk dripping down the outside of the flu?

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

The chimney is double skinned so any residue is sent back down the the inside of the flu..

[@NarrowboatNatterings]

Where did you get your reducing ring from Pete?

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Midland chandler's...

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

Hi mate I have found a 43 ft boat in a yard in West Yorkshire ( dont want to say where on here) could I ask you some questions, its been out of the water a few years. Its on hard standing so a survey would be easier than having it lifted. My worry is I don't have an endless pot of money can you advise me how I could just walk round it and what to look for. Obviously the marina are selling it without any liability. If I could end up with what you had before you ripped if out I would be happy. They are saying it got a lister engine and the boat is 1970s. Any help I would be really grateful for. Its the same price you paid for yours. If I could private message you please let me know. Cheers Andy

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Just seen this and off to bed shortly. happy to offer any advise I can. I will be in touch tomorrow (if i forget just comment on here to remind me!)

[@nicothechihuahua3167]

@@WingingItBoatingonaBudgetthanks I would really appreciate it.

[@dannichol3181]

Don't fill the gap with fire cement. Put the first bit in then force fire rope in the gap between the flu and stove and then top with fire cement

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

I've seen it done both ways, and on Nuts n Volts its done like I did this and had no isues. But when I refit it after we build the fireplace I may add the rope just to see what if any difference there is...

[@susanbaddock7108]

please tell us where to get one of them stoves from for my daughter.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

We got this by keeping an eye on the adverts on Facebook marketplace. We knew which one we wanted and kept looking til one came up at the right price within travelling distance...

[@georgedrum1299]

I got a nice stove from Glastonbury woodburners. Very reasonable prices

[@larrycounce4509]

Do you not need a bufferfly in the flu pipe.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

There is enough control on the log burner itself, we haven't needed a butterfly on the one installed on nuts n volts.

[@NarrowboatChangingPace]

Hi guys, reminds me of when I stripped Changing Pace out to do the spray foam insulation, the only thing I left in was the wood stove 🥶 it will make working alot more comfortable. How much clearance did you leave between the hole in roof and the collar? Would try to get some fire proof insulation between if possible. Dave

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Heat is vital at this time of year, really didnt want to be freezing all the time working on it. Left a bit of a gap, and during these first burns ive been checking the roof and its not getting hot... but the fire proof insulation sounds like a wise move!

[@NarrowboatChangingPace]

It will just add a bit of peace of mind, even if you don't think it needs it. Also something to think about when you insulate and board the roof around the flue.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

@@NarrowboatChangingPace yep, definitely something to look into ready for the 'final install' of it once the fireplace gets done properly... 🤔🔥🔥🔥

[@NarrowboatChangingPace]

You don't want those insulation boards too close to the flue. You can get fire proof webbing to fill the gaps and internal collar to add a neat finish.

[@peterdeasey3563]

Could you not find the big pencil then?

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Value for money! 🤣🤣🤣💷💷💷

[@aussiechickonaboat4187]

I think you need a longer pencil 😉😆

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Hahaha! I like value for money!

[@ifax1245]

Way too much paper to start it. Also needs more air.

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

We got there though... Main thing was, not a fire lighter in sight! 🔥🔥🔥

[@edthegooner4173]

Get a brew on

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

First job for the stove - make a brew! ☕

[@michaeldoxey1240]

Wood?

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

?

[@workingboat]

Lluvly jubbly

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cameronowen2570]

Sorry to be a bum but don’t use paper to start the fire because the chemicals in the ink can damage chimney use cheap fire starter blocks

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Never heard about that before... I will investigate! 🤔

[@kevinwilson2872]

You need a bigger pencil mate you can't work with that stub

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Hahaha! yes think I should get a new one ready!