Lithium Hybrid on my Narrowboat - My Alternator gets hot [Ep 36]

In this weeks video I add a 200 amp LifePO4 battery to my existing bank of batteries to create a lithium hybrid set up. My alternator gets hot so I have to lengthen the cable from my split charge relay to my leisures to restrict the amount the lithium can gobble up at any time which heats up my alternator. Does it work and is everything ok on my first cruise?
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[@martynpearson6900]

Your videos just get better and better. I love the fact that you don’t take yourself too seriously. The saucy humour really tickles me too. Here’s looking forward to next Thursday. Brilliant!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much Martyn 😄🏴‍☠️ it just slips out 😂😂

[@lakeshoregraduate]

Love the animated "kiddos"

[@lakeshoregraduate]

It's so serene going on adventures w/you... I don't get anything done... just sit and enjoyed your videos.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@andyrbush]

Rosie and Jim blotto is hilarious.

[@infoscholar5221]

Always great to have a Dad who can do all of the Dad things. Speaking as a stepdad. Glad to see you got it all sorted.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes it’s brilliant thank you 😄🏴‍☠️

[@trishalyons7587]

You passes a pub, it was either, walk in the mud on the way there, fall in the mud on you way to your boat, or be smart and boat a little further. You mad a smart decision. By the way purist rum is my favorite, rum is my favorite, but I like wine, rum and Coke, and maybe a margarita. Sometimes I feel like at the end of the day I deserve a drink. By the way I am retired. I’m really not that busy. But I do run around a lot and go to the fitness center or go swimming go to art class things like that. Enjoy your run.❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww fab it’s great to keep active 😄🏴‍☠️

[@annhay4572]

A wee nip! You do need to stay hydrated after all. 🙂 Cheers to the swans! Good on your Dad for being such a knowledgable help with the new lithium battery. As a retired diesel truck mechanic, I will caution you about adding a Lithium battery to the set. The other batteries are still old and still need to be replaced. You are now pretty much running on ONLY the Lithium battery, so it's super duper that you bought a large one. I'd suggest you dump the old batteries and simply add a second Lithium battery (tho I'm behind here so you may already have done that), you'll be good to go for 10-12 years with just two of those Lithium batteries. Hey, Pudding doesn't have even a T-shirt on and he's ok ... think about that! Extraordinary video ... wow. I love your vlog! I really do. 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Ann 😄 these are lithium life po4 and not lithium iron batteries so work brilliant as hybrid as they keep the leads topped up and and means I don’t need to replace my battery charger, solar controller, alternator etc which I would if I went full lithium - lots of boaters going hybrid now. My leads aren’t knackered just not as good as they used to be 😂 but still showing green / healthy. However the set up has solved lots of power issues and means I’m running my engine and generator less saving on fuel 😄🏴‍☠️

[@sheiladrury3144]

Good game I’m watching you at 1.15 am got my vodka and coke every time you had a drink I joined you don’t have many narrow boats passing through Mansfield 😂😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I know I’m going to have to adapt it as I only passed one moving boat yesterday 😂😂

[@sproggit47]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, laughing at what Rosie was doing to Jim at your ending!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@mjallenuk]

Okay this one wins scariest ending but also wins the bestest new drinking game ever!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I like to mix it up a bit 😂😂

[@mjallenuk]

Oh you've got that nailed mate no question 😎

[@deanyaschempp]

Really interesting, and only mildly disturbing, when the dolls started to talk. Great video, as always!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

I'm part of the t-shirt brigade and bare feet on frosty mornings 😋😆

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 weirdo hahahaaaa

[@talex1625]

I just love Pudding, and his boots 😃 Such a happy little soul x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha they are so cute aren’t they 😂 they protect his back paws as he drags his legs and he hurts the top of his paws and nails … bless him 🐶🏴‍☠️

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

So. Rosie and Jimgot their adenoids done at last! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing this!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@crantockbob]

Note, love the Rosie and Jim closing only you could pull that off.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@steveellis9004]

Fab Heidi. I stay a Vlog behind on purpose. I like to keep one under the cratch cover. In case the insomnia kicks in. A veiled compliment. 🤔 Yo ho ho....

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Whey hey! 😄🏴‍☠️

[@davidlane7000]

What’s this drinking and driving!! Heidi you are a natural comic. Thanks

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It was only lightly sipping 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@sukyeenorris8538]

Hubbs loves calling them battery's lithuanian !Traffic cops on motorway ages ago would play snooker by colour of cars stopped,easy game to play with passsing boats,every pot requires a nip or two i say.Thanks & love the show........

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 now that’s an even better game ! I’m going to play that one in the future 😄😄 thank you ❤️

[@Zozzle12]

Hahhaah, love the final scene with Rosie & Jim passed out from the JD! Great ending!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Mike 😂😂

[@oneshoan]

Jack Daniel’s Honey is good too. Especially if you have a sore throat, lol. You could mix the Fire with the Honey and have a fabulous cold syrup!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I bet it would make me sleep well too 😂🏴‍☠️

[@lakeshoregraduate]

You just passed some moving swans... so, cheers to them, too.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@jimmcintosh9045]

Have a tot every time you pass a swan......but maybe not!😃Those puppets were brill!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thanks Jim 🏴‍☠️

[@crantockbob]

I don't know Bab, all that power, 200 Lithium amps. You be carful what you plug into that, you could blow you mind. Say no more ! stay safe and keep up the great vids.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s amazing Bob, It’s like Blackpool illuminations here now 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@marionjohansson4235]

Yes I agree with you 100%, lithium batteries are a game changer. We pu in a Lithium battery a couple of years ago, replacing the old lead batteries. The difference in weight is amazing. We are only allowed 3500kg, with passengers. So we shaved off a good amount of kilos. Plus as you say, in summer I can run the camper for at least 3 days, just taking a trip to shop and it's loaded again, so now all I have to get done every so often is the grey water and the loo. I got 2 cassettes, so when the ones full I swop to the number 2, I can go for at least 4 days, 6 at a stretch

[@dawndietz4654]

Great that you found a solution to your power problem. What would we do without our Dad’s ❤️. Glad you are powered up and cruising. Keep your flask handy on those cold days🍷.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😃 dads are the best 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

[@anni50ful]

Yeah !!! We want to know what Rosie was doing to Jim ?? Whatever it was it put a smile on his face 😂 , Take care lovely, Cheers ! ☺

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thank you … them rag dolls can be very naughty at times 😂🏴‍☠️

[@animallover4955]

You just don’t want to DIE on your own! Cmon Jax😂

[@icedave2004]

Love he doll animation 🤣🤣 Do you cheat at the drinking game by letting a boat pass you then catch up and pass it ? 🤔😉 I know I would 🤣

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Hahahaha brilliant … I may just play it passing moored boats next as I only passed 2 moving boats today 😂😂

[@icedave2004]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate 🤣🤣🤣 I say video or it never happened 😜

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@suebt8794]

Love Pudding at the start xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

❤️🏴‍☠️

[@johnjarvis8185]

Great video and Give Puddin a head scratch from North Carolina.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks John 😃🏴‍☠️🐶

[@paulinerobinson8062]

Binge watching - again!! Love you and all your travels and experiences. Watching from South Carolina, USA….. ❤️ 🏴‍☠️

[@WifeofJim]

You just get better each time! This week I couldn’t take my eyes off the red unicorn horn on the top of yer ‘ed during the first few minutes - that was my first chuckle 😂. By the time you’d passed several boats and the Jack Daniels was going down I was really laughing out loud. Thanks for cheering us up, keep going 😉

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂 thanks Sheila 🏴‍☠️

[@theemporersnewclothes]

Lithium helps! Cheers from across the pond 🇱🇷

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Jeff, yes loving them so far 😄🏴‍☠️

[@emsmiff607]

What a smashin' video! Especially loved the bits with Pudding - we have so much in common. We look alike and our back legs are going.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@barbarabull2672]

I'm surprised Rosie and Jim had the front to feature at the end of the vlog after their earlier behaviour. Shocking! Another great vlog, thanks to dad & J for all thier help. Puddin' looked lovely in his black stocking. Cheers Heidi! Xxx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I know them dolls are so naughty 🏴‍☠️ thanks again for your lovely comment Barbara 😃

[@pamelajohnson9260]

Was waiting for bridge number 181…another fun number😅

[@tomeyre2301]

Rosie and Jim at 14:00 haha made my day. Keep up the videos, hope to see you around one day!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@thefoolmonty7583]

Haha love the new game. Great video glad the new battery set up worked out for you.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@Goomerlishious]

Snot cam is the best cam! haha Cheeers.... a few times at least. Big Squishy hugs from Nova Scotia Canada - Thank you for all that you do. I appreciate you and your channel very much

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you ❤️ I am glad you are enjoying the videos 😃🏴‍☠️

[@billherring3065]

I must say I can hardly wait till Thursday to see your new post. As always enjoyed it immensely. Please hug that Pug.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Bill 😄🏴‍☠️

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello Heidi - greetings from Poland I'm so pleased for you that your new lithium battery is such a success. Having to not run your engine to boost your battery power is not only easier for you, but you save money on diesel, I love your new game - "cheers to passing boats". The problem is, like me, when you drink Jack Daniels, your voice changes! When reading out the names of the new crew members, it went up up about 5 octaves! Stick to the rum girl. A fabulous video. Thank you so much for being you. You put a smile on my face. Stay safe please

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 oh yes the lithium hybrid set up is fabulous and saving me in lots of diesel 😃🏴‍☠️ saying cheers is keeping me sane on these cruises haha 😂

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

I wouldn't half mind a bit of a nerdy vlog on that setup+ how are you doing with the Jackery 💪👍🤗

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Absolutely love my jackery! I don’t know how I coped without it … I use it every day 😄🏴‍☠️

[@ronnielloyd4676]

I don't like Mud either... or is it Showaddywaddy I get those two confused! And yes, when I was younger, I'd be wearing T-shirts and shorts well into December :) In fact, even today I was out about only in jeans and a polo :) I kept up with you with the shots (although my tipple was red wine :) ). Interesting stuff about the hybrid battery system...I need to look into that!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Ronnie 😃🏴‍☠️

[@iansands3673]

That's me...T shirt till -5C...I work in retail supplying bars and restaurants with wine and spirits...Jack D fire has been in short supply for weeks... Nice and warm in Ontario today...4C!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Canal frozen here 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@sandihandi7831]

Good to see you . Glad everything worked out like you hoped. I love the British accent, but I have to admit when you first started talking about your "batry", I had no clue what you were referring to. I realized after a few minutes you were talking about your "bat ter y", which is how we pronounce it "across the pond". I've noticed that the British have a tendency to talk faster than we do and sometimes it is hard to follow, but I get the gist of things. Hey, take care, travel carefully and stay safe. Sandy from US

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww sorry Sandy, I’ll try to talk slower … I get excited and speed up 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@sandihandi7831]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Oh, don't take it personally as I find most all British have a tendency to talk fast. I still understand the gist of what your saying, so don't worry about it. Enjoy your videos and your sense of humor. Take care and travel safe.

[@NorthernNarrowboaters]

Loved this. Never knew this about lithium . The flashes willl be getting a visit from us this March

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I hope it’s not as muddy 😂😂

[@NorthernNarrowboaters]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate bloody hate mud. Haha

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@robintidd8808]

That bat set up looks good

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Robin 😄🏴‍☠️

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

This vlog is going to get a few boaters re thinking their battery set up Heidi, (including me) By the info that you are saying, and the savings on fuel, the lithium will end up paying for itself in no time! And the quality of life in the boat goes up too!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh this hybrid set up is fab as no need to change solar controllers, chargers, alternators etc I know about 5 who have done it which is why I wanted to do it … it’s hard in winter as I was having to put the genny on for 4hrs throughout the day, 2 hrs in a morning, 2 hrs in an evening but now I’m just running it for 1.5hrs once every 3 days and running my fridge freezer and everything 😂😂 I’m loving it Vince 😃🏴‍☠️

[@BoatTime]

Love the new puddin into 😂 made us laugh! That new setup is looking very flash 🔋🤩 might have to look into it too! Thanks for the info! Great video 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks guys … I’ve gone from running my genny 4 hrs through the day to 1.5hr once every 3 days including binge watching Netflix, running the fridge freezer and laptop etc 😂😂 it’s a game changer … just watched you guys smack into the Erewash 😂😂 loved it haha I flew passed there when I did it, completely missed it and had to turn around and headed into it upstream which I think was easier 😄🏴‍☠️

[@BoatTime]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate omg that sounds amazing!! We need to look into it for sure! 😲

[@paulmprice2169]

well impressed well pissed what changes apart from you go past a pub lol but glad the new system works ok for you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂🍺

[@annewhite8465]

Loved this video, so funny, so non-nerdy. Glad it worked out well. Love, love Puddin'. Maybe have a nip when anything floats on the cut, not just boats, but swans, ducks... Greetings from British Columbia.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’ll be falling off the back of the boat 😂😂 I was very disappointed today as only one boat passed me 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@Rollynarrowboattales]

Another great video, love your new Game, will have to try that one, also Rosie and Jim Luv em,

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thanks John 🏴‍☠️

[@davidpeters2905]

Hi Heidi loving the different angle camera shots it's great to see the boat from a different prospective and as far as the technical side of boats i love that side of it, so more please. And as usual you made me laugh particularly at the end with Rosie and Jim...... That was hilarious 😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Hahaha thanks 😂😂 yes I’m loving my huge pole 😂😂

[@davidpeters2905]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate you are naughty but i like it.... Ha ha

[@mikethomas2138]

I think you passed Oakwood Marina, the tea room is good. Been for breakfast a few times. Very good 👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes I’m dying to try it 😄🏴‍☠️

[@tynamarkey6131]

Is it my eyesight? At 14.06, Rosie and Jim appear to be enjoying themselves behind you as you give the battery update lol.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh naughty Rosie, she must have fallen over! 😂😂

[@peterlondon2217]

We both have the same expression on our faces when having the first tipple 😂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 cheers

[@lesliefleming4359]

Never know you could add a lithium battery to a regular lead acid set up. Even a old sea dog like I can learn something new😮

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s a hybrid but it’s lifepo4 lithium not lithium ion 😄🏴‍☠️

[@larrymarshall9454]

I love the sound of your Lister. It always puts me in a good mood.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I usually can’t wait to turn the noisy bugger off after 4 hrs cruising 😂🏴‍☠️

[@ma_rin_49]

That was a fairly technical one Heidi and fair play to your dad sorting it out. And I was also wondering how many gallons of grog that hip flask of yours holds?

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 loads but I only let it wet the lips, I don’t gulp it … I couldn’t cope LOL 😂

[@keltic_nomad]

2:58 what's that flame coming out the top of your head❓ good informative vlog 👍 new game 3 sheets to the wind 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 it’s my bandana

[@brodie2711]

I have to use a mobility scooter and the batteries cost a fortune so I sympathise, bloody trouble I've had with them this year I could spit. I'm so glad you got yours sorted. Jack Daniels Mmm you're a woman of my own heart.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oooh I do love a JD … yes batteries are a pain especially this time of year for us continuous cruisers, I’m hoping this will fix everything as I’ve gone from running my genny 4 hrs a day to once every 3 days 😄😄🏴‍☠️

[@FjHenderson]

Big fuel saver, Happy sailing Cheers

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@nicsnauticalia1737]

having just found your channel I can honestly say that you are now my favourite canal vlogger. looking forward to watching your back catalogue of videos. thank you for your honesty and humour lol.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks so much 😄😄 they started so well and then went down hill very quickly 😂😂 enjoy 🏴‍☠️

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

Fab vlog. Should be fun in the summer having a cheers every time a boat goes past. 😂 Steve always wears a T shirt and I have a jumper on.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha I couldn’t play it in the summer, I would be unconscious after 5 mins 😂 yes I know T-shirts in this weather … it’s not right 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Great vlog..yes, I know a nutter who runs about in just a t shirt and shorts in January..my neighbour and he’s a weirdo! Haha !! I do like your new game…God, you’ll be blotto in the summer. Happy drinking 🥃🧉!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Hahaha I can’t play it in the summer I’ll be unconscious after 10 mins but in winter I’m lucky if I pass one or two moving boats 😂😂

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate haha, yes pissed by 9am 😆😁🏴‍☠️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@stephenbrooks1692]

Glad you got the Leccy fixed just hope your insurers are not watching driving with the flask in yer gob 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cheers Steve n Joan

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

I’m only sipping 😂😂🏴‍☠️

[@carolebox2653]

Fantastic news about how well the lithium battery performed!! Love to all three of you xxxx♥️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Carole 😄🏴‍☠️❤️

[@karenchapman6225]

Hilarious! And the end made me roar laughing! Great news about the success of your lithium battery - what a fab Dad you have 😁

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 thanks Karen I’m glad you enjoyed it and yes my dad is fabulous ❤️🏴‍☠️

[@douglasmitchinson1936]

From your description of your old engine's ailments, I must have been a Lister engine in my previous life.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂

[@clivelogsdon1492]

Looked like a lovely cruise

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It was but very cold 😃🏴‍☠️

[@keithweybury5212]

The new battery seems to have done the trick with power for the boat. Always a good time to cheer with a sip of something you love. Greet vlog thanks. ❤️❤️❤️ Keith

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Keith 😃🏴‍☠️

[@glendaelliott2324]

i,ve just finished catching up on all your back videos because i just recently found you and i,ve thoroughly enjoyed all of them and look forward to a new one each week. by the way if you are ever up north you will see that all the young uns go out wearing just t shirts especially in newcastle, not me though,getting too old for that.xx

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It’s just not right!! 😂😂 thanks so much for watching and I’m so glad you are enjoying them 😃🏴‍☠️

[@kirstenmadsen2628]

Actually I just downed my bear and toasted the community spirit on the canal 🍻🍻

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers 😂🏴‍☠️😂

[@wb7181]

Rosie and Jim have let themselves go... Thanks for a very informative video, looks like Lithium batteries are the way to go! Hopefully the prices will come down soon, but even so it's worth it for reducing the 'faff' in your life and of course your diesel usage. Look forward to hearing how you get on with it all. Cheers! ;-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

So far it’s been fantastic from running my genny 4 hrs at various stages in the day during winter, to just 1.5 hrs once every 3 days and I’m running a fridge freezer 😃🏴‍☠️

[@RoyceMunday56]

A really useful video. I'm buying my first boat in 2 days. It's never been out of a marina so I'm obsessing about solar, and batteries and 12v - I want to continuously cruise. I'll certainly look at this setup now. Thank you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

You are best living with what you have first as your batteries maybe ok it’s just I live aboard all year round and running freezers and printers etc …. It’s worth joining the 12v boating group on Facebook too as they very helpful 😃🏴‍☠️

[@RoyceMunday56]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Thanks, Heidi. I've signed up to the forum. Just waiting to see if I answered the question correctly 😊 I'm going to sit on the boat for a while and discover what I can before I make any big decisions (what's for tea, whether to get a tattoo, gin or wine etc.). I won't be too impatient. Looking forward to getting out onto the canals though. Thanks again, Royce

[@trevortrevortsr2]

The problem with the longer thin wire way of moderating charging lithium is that it charges slower and slower the more full the battery gets - you might never get it fully charged - Renogy make a much cheaper DC to DC charger than Victron in 20, 40 & 60amp versions I have one on my motor home - it will charge your lithium battery faster and in the correct charging profile. I would recommend 40amp for a 90 -120amp alternator.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

It does charge slower on my alternator but I’m cruising all the time and still fully charged In 3-4 hrs … I don’t run my engine when stationary as it’s so noisy being an old aircooled lister, but I do run my genny through my victron 60 amp battery charger charges in 1.5hrs … I can’t wait for better weather and my solar to kick in …. I will tell my friend about the Renogy though as they don’t have a genny and their system is very different with duel alternators etc thank you 😁🏴‍☠️

[@larryhicks7558]

It might be the best option for you is to add another alternator to charge just that battery. All our ambulance here in Canada have that set up .

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Unfortunately I can’t run the 2 alternators with my engine, it’s a 1969 slow revving lister HR2 … also the engine is mostly in idle mode as Narrowboats cruise between 2-4 mph, which is why lots of yacht and boaters go the lithium hybrid method … lithium gobbles up the power much quicker than lead acid, so would need to change everything else to accommodate a full lithium set up inc solar controllers etc and would be a very expensive and costly set up … hybrid solves all this 😃

[@janwaller3585]

So glad you were being extra cautious and did lots of research . A fire would be devastating. Did you every check out one of those Jackery solar powered batteries ? Stay warm and safe . Keep your lovely vlogs coming ❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes I have a jackery and did a video on it previously 😄🏴‍☠️

[@animallover4955]

You know what you need? A rubber bib n brace apron to below the knees😂

[@ronkordish7887]

I'm glad your vlogs are short having a shot for shot i wouldnt get out of my Chair I like ardbeg corryvreckan 57.1% it's my favorite scotch in the whole wide world. Cheers To you too!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Hahaha cheers 😄🏴‍☠️

[@Bettys_Eldest]

Two degrees, proper chapel hatpeg weather, especially in just a Tshirt!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 yeah I don’t understand them T-shirt weirdos 😂😂

[@Bettys_Eldest]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate that's Jackie you're talking about! Didn't yer mam ever tell..... don't say owt at all"

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂😂 yes hahahaaa

[@Bettys_Eldest]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate Are you sure you're from Lancashire, not Yorkshire like Betty. She'd never say "don't say owt at all"

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

@@Bettys_Eldest I’m Cheshire, I’m posh 😂😂 not hahhaaaaaaaaa

[@stuartcox2785]

What a great video and love dads skills and your new game but…….just noticed your pole is filthy! And your missing a knob out the end way hey!!!!! Next time you pop over I’ll polish it for you x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Which pole ? 😂😂

[@stuartcox2785]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate the steering pole thing which was brass 84 years ago should be shiny young lady !!! With a knob in the end

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Oh Stu, I have not got time to polish brass…. And my knob fell out, I’m going to glue it back in when I get some glue 😂😂

[@stuartcox2785]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate so basically at the moment you’ve got a dirty knobless pole!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes 😂😂😂

[@nickvaughan4069]

Heidi,made up for you babe with the battery set up stay safe x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Nick 😄🏴‍☠️ you stay safe too ❤️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the cut good see you get new battery keep up the good vid on the channel and like you life on the cut thanks lee

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Lee, take care mate 😄🏴‍☠️

[@sharoncastro1849]

I just found you Heidi and did all of the above: subscribe, like and hit the notifications bell. I’ll be sure to follow you on all your adventures without skipping a beat. I just love your channel!! What else can I say, except you’re simply the best! 🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Awww thanks so much Sharon 😄🏴‍☠️

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

I do lots on my own but there are times when it's great to have someone checking in. Love it that the battery set up worked =-) Take care and bottom's up =-)

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Cheers Lorraine 😄🏴‍☠️😄

[@kathpitman2202]

A mother great blog Heidi you are a true boater, the cruise looked good on a winters day glad everything is working ok take care in the mud and always be fun

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks for your lovely comment Kath 😃🏴‍☠️ cheers 😂😂

[@Richardj410]

Glad everything worked for you with the new battery. I have one too for my trolling motor amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thanks Richard 😃🏴‍☠️

[@63sgjunior]

Shiver me timbers you passed a pub. Whatever happened to the old pirate passtime of walking the plank? Good idea with the lithium battery they work well in electric cars so shouldn't be a problem afloat.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Arrrrrr me heartie 🏴‍☠️

[@johnedwards1685]

Great vlog! Really interested in that new battery and how it turns out (oh no, electronics engineer, fixated with brightly coloured wires and shiny things). Lithiums certainly seem to be a game changer in many ways. They seem hungry though, ravenous even. Its really going to pay off in the summer, no wasted solar, that battery will gobble it all up and you’ll be able to light the boat up like Blackpool seafront!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 yes it’s amazing so far, I’m loving it 😃🏴‍☠️

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for another video I always enjoy watching them !! Nothing wrong with a few cheers 🥂 !! Take care and stay safe !!

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😄 you too 🏴‍☠️

[@lindahodson6455]

Oh how I love your vlogs! Thank you Heidi!❤

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 aww thanks so much Linda 🏴‍☠️

[@ralphwood5875]

"Lady Hedi" that's what you get when you have a swig of JD when ever you pass a Swan ,Duck, Goose, Coot or Moorhen .I got bored with passing boats ,there aren't enough.....ok Lady Heidi ,how's your Parrott drunk as usual? *grin*

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂 I can only play this one in the winter as I’m lucky to pass one boat a day .. if I played it in the summer I would be unconscious in half an hour 😂😂 but yes passing swans may be more fun hahaha

[@russellgordon5160]

Thank you

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😄🏴‍☠️

[@vickic1743]

Another fab Vlog Heidi…love the drinking game. It’s my kind of game ..CHEERS 🥃🥃 Have a fabulous week stay safe and happy cruising. Hugs to Pudding 💕🥰❤️

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww thanks Vicki 😃🏴‍☠️🐶

[@Boating_David]

I've made it onto the Oakwood pontoon only once and the cafe was lovely! But you're right, they'd get a LOT more custom if there was more space for visitors

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Yes I’m dying to try it as I watched that marina get built … I remember when it wasn’t there 😂😂

[@Boating_David]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate And me ! My dad moored his boat at Broken Cross farm opposite the pub so we always went past the wrecks on a trip out

[@spencehh]

Another great vlog. Great to see your Stiff Ripples this morning …as a new release on Spotify 😊

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Is it there? as there was a mistake originally and it released all 3 tracks as one long track 😂 then it was in the process of removing it to put just stiff ripples … I think it may be the wrong version still … hopefully it will be fixed soon

[@spencehh]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate ha ha. Yeah. 11mins and 30 seconds long

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Haha it’s the wrong version they are sorting it … wow that was weeks ago, last email I got was they were deleting and reuploading so wow who knows when it’s properly there 😂😂

[@spencehh]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate it came up as a new release today.

[@spencehh]

@@TheNarrowboatPirate I thought perhaps you were going for a prog rock version of Stiff Ripples with it lasting that long 😉😂

[@titankiller666]

This episode was enjoyable and educational, Heidi Jackie stay warm and stay safe.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

[@jamesfreach1022]

I like the ending. Another channel I watch "The Why Files" has a talking Goldfish 🐠 he's really funny but obnoxious most of the time.

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

😂😂

[@dianeclarke4459]

Brilliant as always can't wait for the next update and I'd like to know about the batteries x

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Aww Diane, they are amazing … I’ve gone from running my genny 2hrs in a morning and 2hrs in an evening just to keep the fridge etc going in winter to now only having to put my genny on for an hour and half once every 2-3 days 😃😃🏴‍☠️