No more Ewart (she's getting repainted) Part 1 of 2

[@msinclair8261]

A good paint job. When you do things yourself you know every little mistake/blemish you make but everyone else just sees the final result. Try not to point out your little mistakes to everyone and enjoy the perfect bits. You both made the job look easy. Looking forward to see how you adorn the the boat with striping etc. Well done.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I wanted to show you guys the imperfections because it’s helpful if painting your own boat. But I won’t show them to every passerby. Lol.

[@nancyspringston8547]

As a Do It Yourselfer myself I so appreciate the big job you undertook to paint your boat. Of course, only looking at it on camera, but it looks like you ladiies did an fabulous job. Kudos to you! And, remember you know every inch of that paint job....few others will know, or see any blemishes you might be aware of. Congratulations on how beautiful your boat looks now.

[@ritaharker4466]

Total respect to you both for tackling such a huge job, well done girls xx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@grahamBearman1]

Oh boy! Anna and Kath you have certainly done a magic job, far better than I would/could have done!

[@2Sugarbears]

Ladies, what a lot of work...I had to take a nap after just watching you. Well done!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

lol, thanks for watching... even if we did make you fall asleep.

[@kathrynbuxton3399]

Well done ladies - great job and fab that you are doing it yourselves. Much more rewarding than giving it to someone else to do!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes, it is.

[@theoldhobbit3640]

I like to think I am a practical type of guy and can turn my hand to most things. You ladies are just brilliant in your ability to apply your talents in such a positive way it would put most DIY'ers to shame. Sadly, the one thing that gives me a great deal of satisfaction is glossing doors and the finish must be perfect as I am my own worst critic, it would seem that you ladies are very much the same. Thinning paint will dull the high gloss, but the finish will be much kinder on the eyes with less shine. The boat is looking really good and take pride in what you have achieved. Well done to you both and keep up the good work.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I'm afraid you are right and I do love a spotless finish. However, on this my first attempt I did learn a lot. I hope to get better for the stern area which is still incomplete.

[@doncates2954]

What a great job, you both have a great deal of energy. Ninety nine percent of us would never notice any wrong at all. We are all to hard on ourselves. Really enjoyed your video.

[@katehinds6167]

Thanks for this video- I’ve been wanting to repaint my boat since I got it but it seemed too big of a job and I’ve put it off. Seeing you guys do it and how transformative it is to the boat has motivated me! You did a really great job.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I hope it came across that it took several days per side and some planning. But really after you break it into chunks of tasks it is doable.

[@samhadley7873]

Brilliant job, I have to say it's not as easy as it looks to get a good finish, there will always be a few spots that you notice but no one else will even spot them. I have just completed painting a stripe on my boat that the previous owner had done himself and left most the brush in it, it took days of hard work to sand, undercoat and top coat but we'll worth it, so hats off to you both for tackling a boat that size x

[@biscuitbassbroom7306]

Wow proud to say well done to the both of you do u realize how much dosh you have saved by repainting your selves......again 👍👍👍

[@marilynnreiter7221]

Did a good job for newbies! End product is pretty!

[@colinbates9563]

It never rusts where it runs. Nice colour, great job, well done.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Great point. Love it.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Hats off to you guys (gals) I’m fairly DIY orientated but doing that would scare the bloody life out of me. Can’t wait to see the finished results, you might even inspire me to tackle some of my paint touch up job Mark & Debbie x

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I’m really enjoying it.

[@cadencechrome4783]

What a big job and you took it on in a measured way. Very well done. Soon you will get over the "oh for that little spot"....and all you will see is what we see, a good job.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you. The key was to be methodical- not my preferred mode of work but pretty much worked in this case.

[@stevemusgrave2000]

VIXENS. What a stupendous job so far. Kath bottom shaking and Anna forgetting the other half of the gunnels, in favour of a cuppa tea, its all part of saving an ENORMOUS, HUMUNGOUS, amount of dosh. Bravery, gung-ho, and out and out, WE DID IT spirit, could not be more proud of my canal princesses..... 👏❤️

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yay. Thanks. Saving money and don’t forget more importantly- protecting the boat. X

[@lornajaneadventures]

This was very interesting. Can’t wait to see the final result

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks x

[@Falney]

Once you do the top coat, you can also sand it with a 3200 grit sand paper followed by buffing it out for a mirror finish to blind your foes... I mean, fellow boaters with. The sagging is because of putting it on too thick. If you thin the paint, you can put on more, thinner coats that dry faster. A little more effort but you get a much better finish. With the right prep work, the right techniques and enough patience, you can get airbrush level results with a roller or a sponge.

[@martinfielder-white6539]

Hi there you two, excellent job by both of you great delegation of duties and Alice 🐈 would say purrrrrrrrfect. If you have never painted a boat before it looks very professional, can’t wait till part two and the new name! Kindest regards Martin 🍷🍷

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@Trollkeeper7]

Looking good. I've just done mine although I was in a dry dock, doing it yourself is fun and puts your own mark on the Boat.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Congrats

[@pootle2768]

The blue is gorgeous! I think you’re both amazing to tackle such a big job and she’s looking fantastic. You’re both an inspiration x

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

It was a big job but we just went through really methodically

[@kathryntalbot-plant1931]

I’m in awww of you both, totally amazing. You should be very proud of yourselves. You commented how shiny our boat was when we saw you last, well look at yours 👍😁 xx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you, that is so kind. We are happy that she is protected.

[@stevegoodier1241]

Ladies of many talents.....most impressive. Regards Steve

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@elrbli]

Wonderful job, Ladies! (and the blue-footed supervisor :) I am impressed with your sanding and painting skills!!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Oh yes the blue footed supervisor- I wish I'd thought of that.

[@widdershins2687]

What a gorgeous blue. The Alice pawprint only enhanced it. :) ... this is how you get a great paint job done, not skipping the details and prep work. :) ...,and having power tools!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you. I see the value in the prep work.

[@lucifar666]

A big thank you for pulling us in yesterday near the tunnel. By the way the blue looks great.

[@timpaszkiewicz7169]

Your doing a great job. I've never repainted a boat, but I have restored several antique cars. Your never gonna get a super smooth finish unless you spray it. But in your case. You'll get a much thinker coat by rolling it. It looks great. I live in the states and I fascinated by your canals. So by watching all kinds of videos somewhere I remember that if you change a boats name, you need to take it out of the water or it's bad luck.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. I watched a few car restoration videos before I started. It looks so fulfilling and addictive.

[@ralphwood9865]

Excellent painting technique ,I love the colour the boat looks extremely smart now,well done both of you

[@marilynnreiter7221]

You're doing great! Give yourselves credit! 😊

[@julienorton1067]

Morning NB's What a fabulous job you have both done. Your skills are absolutely spot on. Not surprised really, with two smashing supervisor.. 🐱🐱. The satisfaction of doing the job yourselves is going to be magical. 👍🏻💙💙🐶🐾

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

All down to those supervisors of course.

[@PupsandpawsNetRosie]

It is looking impressive already! Can’t be easy working on the canal path and not in a boatyard. Good work both. Glad to see Kath appearing again. I was worried last week when there were a few singular references.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Kath was in charge of sanding and worked very very hard.

[@BearsAboard]

Wow! You are both such a inspiration to so many. We loved this vlog and look forward to watching part 2.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

So kind of you to say bears. X

[@juliephelps2026]

Looks fantastic! You ladies are amazing!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@mickyjb2003]

Great job girls, for a first try you did really well.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@jeanthomasson5869]

Love the blue! Can't wait to see the finished project.

[@stevesrepairs3815]

That looks like a great job girls, it looks like a very professional paint job and you'll have saved yourselves a small fortune. The supervisor won't have charged much either, all the best Stevie

[@lynnallison3642]

It's starting to look lovely, its a lovely colour.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@hw476]

Ladies. It’s all about the fact that you have achieved this paint job yourselves. Anyone can pay someone else to do it. Well done and keep up the good work. Right, think I’ve finished this message. Must go and have a cup of tea now. 😉😂🤗

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@mommahil4323]

yes 0 cup of tea - I feel the same - its a bit exhausting watching such endeavour isn't it?!

[@stewartturner3181]

Lovely shade of blue. Lovely shiny boat 👍 Will look forward to seeing the finished result and new name in a future vlog 😀

[@suesmith6721]

You’re both amazing! Such hard work and it looks gorgeous. Can’t wait to see the next part! xx

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

It was hard work, but actually quite nice work.

[@Flatters46]

All that sanding! You're doing an amazing job!

[@Thinkflite]

If I knew I was around the corner I would have offered help! Great meeting you both & David oh so briefly 😂

[@mozamariner4443]

If you try, you cannot fail. It’s looks like a new boat. Job well done.

[@paulh3973]

Looks great.

[@mickbroadbent6750]

great job ladies keep up the good work

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@leechamberlain1273]

HI Girls , I once hand painted a car .On advice from and old mechanic was to put the tin of paint into a pan of hot water. The paint flows a lot better. I did this and was really pleased with the result. BOat looks great by the way , alot of work already put in, more than most .

[@bex82uk]

Beautiful job, ladies👍🏻💕Loving that blue!

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Great job Ladies.. Looking good look forward to part 2..🤗

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Good job. I painted my old 1968 Morris Minor Trafalgar Blue. What a nightmare it was...Cheers from George and Jane

[@marshlogue23]

Beautiful, wonderful, an obvious labor of love.

[@dhcrasher1]

I think you're making a fantastic job of the repainting, really looking forward to seeing her finished...not as much as you I bet, what a lot of work, but take pride in it, looks awesome in the new colours already 😃

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I am looking forward to it finishing. But I have really enjoyed it.

[@deanmills5106]

You should both be proud of the job you did. Most women would't even attempt such a thing. I make custom furniture so I complete understand how achieving an flawless finish is damn near impossible. Great job.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@anneball683]

Looks good. Its a rich color. Can't wait for the new name christening 😁

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you. We are really happy with the colour.

[@Riverside_Homestead_Off_Grid]

Great job! Looks really beautiful! 💖

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you

[@jonny7491]

Cup of tea always makes things better.

[@RetroRatz]

I look forward to seeing the next step. We are always are own worst critics , against ones personal work. Your doing great! That's a large area to cover! Look forward to the new name.

[@williamkennedy4264]

Girls you have done a wonderful job, it is not the most easiest task painting out doors, as good old mother nature always throws a speck or two, but well done both of you :) look forward to seeing the finished result

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you, kind of you to say

[@madelinebrooks4387]

Hi Anna and Kath, What a Difference, it is looking really great and you are doing a wonderful job, will you have to move to do the other side it must be difficult working on the tow path but you do have two very helpful supervisors to keep you on your toes I am sure they are moaning when the windows were taken out take care x

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We did both sides in different parts of Llangollen, so at one point we actually had a half half boat. lol

[@lyndalee2122]

Cracking job so far 👍 keep up the good work 😊

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@peterchaloner5994]

Looking good now and can’t wait to see what name you come up with!

[@sallyu1]

Well done. It's a big undertaking.

[@FilmNfool]

* Hello Ladies, fine job you're doing. Tip for windows, use Poly Butyl Tape ( it's like old fashioned window glazing, but flexible, used on vintage caravans for their windows and doors as well as on exterior corners. Super nice product, you won't be disappointed ! PS. all the pros do the 'sanding dance' it's a must ;)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. Yes that’s what Kath used.

[@URTonemanclan]

Well done!

[@jaycee9914]

WELL DONE GIRLS !! You are doing alright

[@getubelogin]

Nice to things are back to normal with Kath slaving away!

[@davidsmith1620]

Wonderful work and well done!

[@crasher303]

A good job, got a nice shine. Laying off with a new brush can be frustrating when a bristle comes out, & sticks.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes, only happened once though

[@markwalker2373]

Can’t wait too see the finished project

[@annepegum3351]

As a fairly recent subscriber to TNE I had often wondered what happened to Ewart. TBH, it never occurred to me to consider a repaint job - doh !! Great job ladies - if I ever get to buy my own boat, I'll give you a call ..... !!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Welcome aboard. Yes we painted her. However then we sold her and now we have Lazy Days.

[@annepegum3351]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience Sorry my mistake - still catching up with your back catalogue !! 😎

[@MattsPlotAllotmentchannel]

What a fantastic video, all the info I need. Thank you. Subb’d and enjoying the back catalogue of videos

[@JCDiamond]

I love the blue!

[@gmanjay3541]

Great job Ladies

[@mallow173]

Obviously one can't complete a detail task like that without Supurrrrvision! Are you going to have an official naming ceremony? dont forget to give the boat a decent share of the pricey bottle of bubbly you toast with!! love the new colour! looking forward to part 2!

[@billyhaney6696]

Wow I didn't realize painting a boat would entail that much hard work. Great job ladies, most people would have gave up ,and paid someone to finish the job. hats off to you for staying with it , it's going to look great when your finish.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. We knew it would be hard work, but actually didn't realise how much either. I think the prep is the most important thing.

[@Hedgey2]

it looks great :)

[@timothybarnett7177]

A great job, I wish I were as practical as you two

[@davidbell2056]

Looks like a good job 👍

[@OxfordComma47]

Looking great!

[@mamacass222]

Nice colour with the window frames!

[@christinehammell6365]

Amazing job . Love what you're doing 😀

[@timothyfritsch8801]

HAPPY SUNDAY boy you girls are good lot of work very wonderfull

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks.

[@timothyfritsch8801]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience take a break have a drink on mee

[@JCDiamond]

While of course a lot of the flaws are something only you will see - I know from experience that you will ALWAYS see just that so don't feel bad about redoing those bits. You've both done a brilliant job.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. She looks best in low light, so I just go out and look at her at dusk. lol

[@johninokla2635]

That looks really good ladies. Going to be hard waiting for part 2 and see what the finished boat looks like. Did I miss what you are going to rename her? Name it after the cats "The Alice and Munchy." =) You ladies are so multi-talented it is amazing to watch your videos. I wish I could do some of the things you two do. Good luck to you both with the painting and everything else you do. Definitely deserves and gets a thumbs up. 👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you for your kind comment. We do like to give things a go and would have liked a sleeker finish but are really happy to have protected her for many many years to come.

[@1973Washu]

Some fancy traditional (or not so traditional if you prefer) boat art on the sides of the boat and you will have something that will turn heads wherever you go.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We’ve decided to go with white coach stripes.

[@maryhowton2103]

Brilliant job,love it xx

[@wsatnutter9674]

looking good

[@anthonydearden9549]

i used to hand paint my cars last coat i always warmed the paint and finished with horizontal strokes and found any brush lines just blended nicely in fact one guy said about one car who sprayed it for you lol, just might be an idea to try it out , vertical 1st then horizontal ,but i never used roller

[@garrystacey7018]

Great job keep up the good work both 🤗👍🏻

[@howardbattersby5672]

Goldilocks' weather. Love it!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Kaths saying. I stole it.

[@hughcarson6837]

Great job girls, looking good.

[@johnbrookes2196]

Nice start to the repainting. Did you have an electric point for the sander? It looks like the electric lead goes into the boat.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes, we ran the engine and the inverter for sanding.

[@johnpage5103]

i agree, ones worse critic is one self, the only thing id done different is i wouldn't of watered the paint down, but from wat you showed on camera looks really good job ;)

[@Kevin-rh5li]

Well done ladies I take my hat of to you both

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thankyou

[@terrykunst3883]

Impressive!!

[@chrismears4937]

Looking good ladies, it's impressive. Take my hat off to you both. Interested what the end result will look like, although I'm sure it will be fabulous.

[@tochimex1748]

It looks amazing! Must have been the cat supervision... :) Much love from Mexico and kitties x4!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The cats think so.

[@dianehargrave6747]

You have done a brilliant job and you have not done it in a dry dock and for a first time well done I had a boat done it cost me £5000 and I had to live in a hotel for a month

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks so much. I was happy to keep the boat protected and for that I think it was a good job.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Very essential Anna, very essential.

[@paulswift8258]

well done girls working with hammerite is not easy and for your first time bloody well done all the best Swifty

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

OMG you aren’t kidding. Finding tips on how to use it isn’t easy either. Have you worked with it much?

[@delukxy]

Painting with Hammerite, Smoothrite in this case, is all about timing. Due to the way it cures rather than dries you have to apply the coats just a few hours after each other. This is difficult when its a big job like this. If you don't do that you have to leave it several days, longer is better, for the cure to complete before adding another coat. Sanding a coat that hasn't cured just clogs up the sanding disc. Read the instructions. I expect that you have found that you really need to use the very expensive Hammerite thinners too. The marina shops will try and sell you expensive paint but tractor enamel is very good and not expensive. You need fewer coats of it too so only having to do 2 coats instead of three keeps the costs down. Bottom line, I wouldn't have picked Smoothrite for this job. Having said that, you are being patient and consistent with your work so look forward to the final stages. I'm sure you have picked the new name but viewers suggestions would be interesting.

[@paulswift8258]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience yes as a painter and decorator using hamerite is not easy, when i seen what you where using i thought this is going to be a funny to watch but give you credit you did brilliantly im well impressed for your 1st time me i would of gone with a different product as hamerite dries to quickly and can string the paint girls 10 out of 10 looking forward to the next installment all the best Swifty

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for that info. Yes, I liked Hammerite because it is quick drying which was good whilst on the tow path. I did find it spread like toothpaste (not my saying, but a great one I heard). I must admit that I thinned it after applying a good first coat. I used white spirit and actually had that recommended from the company- which surprised me. I used the thinners also, but the white spirits gave it more of a shine.

[@paulswift8258]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience well i have learned something today white spirits instead of there thinners and the bad news that you have to paint the second coat with in 16hrs or then in 1 week i think as its a fish oil base paint but still looking for the next instalment all the best Swifty

[@paullewis6132]

Lovely, when you lay off use a wet brush maybe a bigger one. I normally lay off upwards also when rolling on be quicker rolling sideways as well as up and down. When sanding make sure to keep changing paper. Apart from that girls your doing a good job. Also put a bit of white spirit in the last coat, also never paint from the tin use a paint kettle.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

So many tips- thank you.