Le Boat rental: what it's really like. Canal Boat Rental in France. Our first boat rental experience

00:00 intro
00:24 booking info
00:46 tour
02:11 pre-cruise briefing
02:53 first lock
05:30 first port
07:11 Port-Canal of Agen
09:01 bike ride
11:06 near disaster!
12:18 charming Vianne
14:16 lovely Marmande
15:30 final thoughts
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[@janentomenkafka]

Three hints for people who rent a boat for the holidays. Boats don't fishtail by themselves. The aft always swings to the left or right if you turn the wheel. If the boat is fishtailing, it simply means you are turning the rudder more than you need in order to correct your course. Less input on the steering wil solve the problem ;-) Secondly, and this is more important, a boat like this one probably weighs 10 to 12 ton. That is the weight of a bus. Never jump on or off the boat when it still moving. If you fall in the canal or lock, you may well be crushed between the boat and the side. Don't try to stop the boat by pulling the front mooring rope. It will result in the aft of the boat swinging away from the river bank. It is solving one problem by creating another problem. Just put the engine in reverse. One hundred horse power is more effective than one person ;-) And by the way, we rarely leave the boat when navigating a lock. Apart from the above, enjoy your holiday on the water and have fun.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Excellent points! Thanks so much. We did much better on a second rental. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3Znoirpr2Wqrc

[@paulandannlebel5564]

Thanks for that! GREAT video, as we make our own plans. Nice that you had so many deck hands to help in the locks while you kept on filming! ;-)

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@MrScubacat]

Jumping off the boat,as shown in the first lock,is dangerous. Suggest learning how to “lasso” the Bullard with the rope while on board. Nice video. Bon jour

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Agreed! We were rookies. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@josepeixoto3384]

Nice video,au naturel slack of the renters not proving proper lassoing rods; so far you couldn't pay me to embark in that slow agony,trapped between 2 walls with no place to go,and nothing new to see,but still looking at videos

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[@britpieshop1146]

I worked as a holiday rep near Bezier some years ago and cycled this. The canal du midi by boat, working or travelling is my one last big bucket list item. Really is stunning there

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@kevinwalsh391]

Thank you for posting the video. I feel it was misleading in the title to portray the “hard truth” attributed to Le Boat. It appears that the experience of the crew was lacking and caused the mishaps along the way. Charter boats are working boats - so the wear and tear is a consideration when choosing the class/quality of boat. Also - throughly checking systems (electrical, A/C, etc.) is important for YOU the renter to do before you leave the base. Still - there is good information.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@terencemeyer7769]

If you can't show you faces its pretty difficult to believe a word you say.....others won't either.

[@apollo11guy]

My wife and I did this section as part of our 4-week cruise (with Locaboat) from the Med to the Atlantic and return. Enjoyed your photography.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Thanks so much for the kind comment!

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

BTW: which section that you did was your fave?

[@apollo11guy]

@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide I didn't particulary care for the Midi or the Lateral. I've found the 2 Burgundy loops to be much more scenic (and cooler).

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

@@apollo11guy Good to know! Thanks.

[@looneyirish007]

I recoiled in horror when you entered the lock, and even more so when your crew thought it was a good idea to disembark whilst the craft was moving. It could have gone seriously wrong there. Use the ladders or landing jetties. For any new crew watching this, take your time. Don't put yourself or crew in danger by doing what's seen here @ 3:17. Thrusters are there to make it even easier.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Agreed! We were total newbies.

[@damianmusch5767]

Thankyou for putting together the great video, a few of us are considering doing a 10 day Canal boat trip through the Burgundy: Franche Comté area in early Sept2023. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. What month did you do your trip?

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

THANKS! We were there early October. The problem with early September can be the heat. For example, in Beaune the past three Septembers, it has been as high as 86F. Most of these boats have "chillers" or "coolers" which use the chilly water to help cool the interior spaces. If you're worried about a heatwave, look for a boat with true AC. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe (if you haven’t already)!

[@UbuntuBirdyMovies]

We love the canal boat holidays! But yeah, LeBoat isn't the way to go (10 years ago they were superb, but today...). Luckily there are many other companies you can rent a boat from!

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@nativetexan53]

Oh yeah, I could never jump on and down those sides. I can barely do steps.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Well, some of the crew were a bit over-sealous (and not being safe). I had to have a heart-to-heart and tell them--- it's not a race! All the locks have safe--- and easy--- places to get on and off.

[@UmmCarl]

Did you discover the thrusters after you slammed into the wall?

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

LOL! Yes! It was a learning experience and that was out fist lock. Thanks fore the comment!

[@maxdavies9327]

Hello from Lovely Queensland Australia. My wife and I very much enjoyed your Canal Boat trip. Well shot and good graphics and subtitles. But we were wondering why you felt it necessary to BLANK OUT the faces of the people on the boat ???. Especially when their faces could be easily seen on most of the shots around the boat !!!!. Max and Fiona.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Hi, Max! Love your part of the world! Unfortunately, I must do my best to protect the identities of myself and the others on that trip (for reasons too complicated to explain here). Sorry for that an thanks so much for the comment!

[@romakayak]

They may be wanted criminals

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

@@romakayak Bingo!

[@jamiewashere]

@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide but you can see all your faces in half the shots anyway, and names are even mentioned. 🥴

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

@@jamiewashere Yes, I know. They requested I do the best I could and they are happy with the results. Thanks for the comment and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!

[@winstonsmith8924]

as I have never been on a narrowboat before - I really enjoyed your youtube experience - may I ask what was the cost to rent this boat for the 4 nights?

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Hi! Sure: $2,155 for four nights (split three ways).

[@johnd7129]

Try France Afloat next time. You can't go wrong!

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Thanks, John! Our experience was not bad, but I will look into them. Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@josepeixoto3384]

01:00 scary tall seat with such a small base, were they nuts? oh, ok, the boat hardly moves...

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@whiterabbit9131]

I really hope I never have to rent you a boat ! 😅

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@joec1978]

Dismal line handling in the locks. There is no reason to leave the boat to secure to the bollards.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Ha! You're so right! We were terrible! Good learning experience for us newbies. Thanks for the comment! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@curtbremner]

I'm surprised there wasn't a fatality on this cruise. And, the camera work, editing, and sub-titles make this one unwatchable hot-mess.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

So true!

[@two20john]

Slightly bemused by the hidden faces, why post a video at all?

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Ha! Well, it's not about us. I don't like videos in which people think it's all about them. I hope you can understand Thanks for the comment and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!.

[@kennethdelosreyes993]

Can I join ur crew?

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

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[@jamesdean8864]

Blurs every ones faces out then doesn’t blur 😂

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Ha! Yeah, I know. It's not critical for most of them, but is for others. Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@jamesdean8864]

@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide nice video tho, really good quality

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

@@jamesdean8864 Thanks so much! I think it's the first video I shot on my new iPhone 12 mini. 4K!

[@seandownes1734]

@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide why the blurred faces ? seems bizarre ! skipping work or cheating on their partners hahahaah? or just some paranoid American thing . very strange

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

@@seandownes1734 Yes, I know, but for reasons too complicated to explain here, we felt it best. Thanks for the comment! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@MonkPetite]

What a horrible way to enter a lock. Don’t bounce it in. Aim for the middle and at the begin of the lock don’t move that engine lever. A constant but slow speed gives you rudder control. Don’t step ashore if the boat moves. It’s not a good practice to jump of boats. Stop and step off. If you can’t don’t challenge your self.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Agreed! Total rookie moves!

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

we did much better our second time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp3Znoirpr2Wqrc

[@immostlyharmless]

What a misleading video title! Except for the "final thoughts" section, this was much more "what I did on vacation", rather than hard information to assist one in determining if renting a canal boat is for them. And the videography and editing (and yes, the blurred faces) made it hard to watch even as a travelogue.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

Fair enough!

[@jenniferjarvis1207]

Could not get through this. Video skills are on a par with their boat handing skills, which are execrable. 'Cold hard truth' title was also massively inappropriate and clearly just a lazy grab for a cliche entirely in keeping with the rest of their capabilities.

[@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide]

All valid criticism. This is a learning experience for me. I have changed the title! Thanks for the comment! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).

[@canadianlady777]

If you can give constructive criticism, then don’t give any…