Is Our Narrowboat Home Sinking!?

After a big change of plan, we had 2 weeks to travel 110 miles & do 93 locks to get to our next destination to get the boat lifted out of the water for maintenance - but in classic boat life style - we faced some challenges along the way!
We used the Nebo app during our journey and its a great tool for all boaters that we highly recommend. You can download the Nebo App here - onelink.to/nebo
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We are Adam & Lauren, we live full time on board our 59ft Narrowboat with our dog Shanti. We are excited to welcome you into our daily life as we continuously cruise around the British waterways.
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If you would like to buy us a coffee to help support our channel, you can do that here: buymeacoffee.com/floatinghome
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We love reading your comments on what you thought of the video :)

[@TeeMac68]

Didn't like seeing how panicked you were Lauren, I really felt for you. But, that aside, it's SOOO good to have you guys back! You are 540hz.....as you'll probably know, that's the joy frequency! 😊 It's such a pleasure to accompany you both and Shanti on a part of your journey. Huge hug coming your way!....Tracy 🙏

[@100Noddy]

Those holes not wasted, you have them now and can keep a regular check on whether you are taking on water. Every day a school day.

[@thefloatinghome17]

Absolutely! we went from having no inspector hatches to 2 lol.. always learning

[@sianwarwick633]

Thanks for showing that you have natural fears when your home is in danger. I looked at other KZbin vids to see if others had the same problems. Yes, they did: How could they not ?

[@rosebright4710]

Lovely interesting video.wellness looking forward to another.

[@pcsb]

We absolutely love you two - no matter what you always stay positive. The plus side now is you have two inspection holes (you should always have one at the rear btw). Paul & Yvonne. btw Tyrley locks gets everyone!!

[@thefloatinghome17]

Hey Paul & Yvonne.. thank you so much for this kind comment - it honestly means a lot to know you enjoy watching our videos.. hopefully someone sorts those bloody locks out - take care!

[@jenann0350]

Love your videos & your vibe was thinking about you guys today and hay here you are!

[@michaelnaputi2596]

Hi we are Ben,Emily and Allan jk😊 watching y'all's channel as well. I'm from the US and love watching narrow boat life ever since I watched escape to the country back in 2010.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

So glad your still afloat. ❤

[@thefloatinghome17]

Thanks Sheila - so are we 🤣

[@davidm6553]

Love how you handled the "emergency" together!

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Omg that must’ve been so scarey. Did u find out what caused your power to go off too ? Best wishes for a more peaceful cruise. You’re a brilliant team.

[@shae5502]

Loved this, my favourite one so far. Did you ever find out what caused the power to go out? That really would have freaked me out when it's so dark lol. Looking forward to your next one x😊

[@thefloatinghome17]

So glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@jonmanson5082]

Forgot to add bit about sinking...lol Boats can list because of 1) ballast shifting 2) uneven weight distribution 3) too much weight on roof 4) water intake! 5) mooring ropes too tight when river/canal rises 6) stuck on bank when river falls I am sure there are more but its a start...

[@BenandEmily]

Glad you guys are ok! This is me everyday 😅 I always think we're sinking! Can't wait for the next vlog xx

[@trishalyons7587]

I really enjoy your channel. You both are so kind and caring. I love your dog. My dog is having some arthritis pain. He’s 14 years old. Watching you is so relaxing and calm. Thank you for sharing.

[@tonycarter3756]

Always a worry when it’s your home ,l take it you have bilge pumps fitted just in case .Good to see you both back and shipshape 👍

[@thefloatinghome17]

We do indeed :)

[@freeliving7819]

Always such a joy to see your videos pop up. This might of been my favourite one yet - glad there wasn't a big issue with the boat - you guys make me smile :)

[@thefloatinghome17]

Comments like this is why I still like making KZbin videos!

[@M32114]

Glad to see you both are okay. 😊.

[@marcmasters9576]

I've been watching your next adventure with great pleasure. It's always nice to see you smiling and happy. It's also another English lesson for me. I know I still have a lot to learn and I'm probably making mistakes here. I am counting on your understanding. Regards.

[@carolinefisher1973]

I’m glad you’re all ok and great video :)

[@Michaelbos]

Great video as always, and you did learn something when she thought the boat may be sinking, now you have a way to check if, God forbid you were taking in water. But I would plug the two other holes up.

[@UKCM]

It is possible you were on a small silt bank. Not enough to ground you, but just enough to tilt you over a bit. Either that or somebody had one too many xmas puds, and was stood on one side of the boat 😅😅😅

[@thefloatinghome17]

I think maybe both lol and also we have everything on one side of the boat like the sofa, kitchen and bathroom so it always tilts slightly.. but in a panicked moment it felt a lot more!

[@harryrambler]

Jurgen says "The boat und its owners say it is sinking". "Vas are they sinking about?"

[@barrymorkel8799]

😂

[@AndreasDuessca]

You should never ignore electrical issues on a boat - you never know when you need power in working order, for example, to power a bilge pump in an emergency. You can also shorten your batteries and potentially cause a fire.

[@rickonnye2001]

Nice video glad your not sinking 😊

[@DEmma1972]

the more holes you drill into the floor, the holier it gets

[@jayvanover4130]

I'm playing Assasins Creed Valhalla and it's set in England and you guys kept talking about thr river Trent and I had to check for it and sure enough it goes through like 3 or 4 territories? States? Not sure what you all call them but it would be states in the US.

[@terrycrane9459]

Lauren it is OK to panic. People on the Titanic thought it was just a scratch.

[@matty2562]

Hi - would love to get the app you mentioned that tracked your cruises. What was it called again? Thanks so much, Matt x ps: love your vids x

[@thefloatinghome17]

It’s called Nebo - you can find the direct link to it in the description :)

[@jockmctavish8984]

Don't know about anyone else, but i'm feeling a bit dizzy. Audlem, Gailey to Tyrely locks via the River Trent seems a very odd cruise 🤔. Other than that, very entertaining.

[@TobyCostaDunkin]

How much was the boat when you got it 🤔

[@colin125gwr]

someone told you to drill a hole in the floor to let the water out😃

[@thefloatinghome17]

Haha just a small one to see if we could see water coming up through the floorboards

[@colin125gwr]

all the boaters say the bye washes are bad on them locks

[@garry9999]

Are you sure canal life is for you

[@benzelwashington6704]

Usual desperate clickbaiters. Lie in the title so people watch your intensely dull video

[@laurenwaller9824]

Be mean somewhere else , your not welcome here

[@benzelwashington6704]

@@laurenwaller9824 gladly