Our ENGINE WON'T START | We left our service TOO LONG - 39

[@alwallhead7597]

Love your blogs by the way! I'm in this one, I'm walking my dog down bath street in Ilkeston.. Also a couple of weeks ago I was the one who walked beside you with my dog and opened potters lock for you 😁

[@BoatTime]

Oh wow! Aw hey 👋🏻 thank you for your help and for watching! Your dog is so beautiful 😍

[@johnd7904]

The digging and the tree planting was reminiscent of The Shawshank Redemption.

[@BoatTime]

Hahaha so true! Rufus digging for his freedom 😂😂

[@clairekendrick5687]

Well you have taken over my life, watch an episode which turns into another and another…. You are both such a lovely couple, then I saw an advert on tv for the new programme starting on Monday and sure I saw you on it, my hubby looked over and said are they your mates 🤣🤣🤣 never been on a narrow boat but recently obsessed with watching them on KZbin 🤩

[@mannyonaleash2222]

I came in at ep 177, enjoyed what saw, so had to go back to the very begining and watch the entire journey. You two are responsible for many a late night for me as I get so caught up in watching your Video's. Very enjoyable, fun light entertainment, but also very down to earth, I like how you show equally, the bad along with the good, and the "meh" times in-between. Looking forward to 160+ vids to come :)

[@deliaholliday1938]

I love watching you both you brighten my day hope you had a fun time with your friends keep safe

[@BoatTime]

Aw thank you so much that’s lovely to hear! Have a great weekend 🤗🥰

[@oneshoan]

I’ve been meaning to tell you how much I love your new hair color.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much that’s very kind 💗😊

[@samwright8599]

I frickin LOVE shopping uploads. Any kind, big food shops, charro shops. Argoose

[@BoatTime]

good to know! I also love a shopping video haha 😋

[@ChamPain1]

Yay, i have been waiting for another blog for so long!! I have had a much better week and this absolutely tops the week amazingly I’m sorry about the engine, hope it doesn’t continue it’s bad behaviour! If it does again i recommend getting someone to look at it!! Thank you all, you are amazing people keep up the great work!!💖

[@BoatTime]

Aw I’m so glad to hear your week has been better! We’ve definitely considered having someone to come take a look, but we’re going to try and tackle it ourselves first! 😬 thank you so much for your kind words again! ❤️❤️

[@tysondundas1947]

I'm not sure how far ahead you are in comparison to what we are watching but 9f you haven't yet when you change your oil filter wipe a bit of new engine oil on the rubber seal and do it up hand tight / firm but don't crowd it on.

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for the tip! We did that luckily! 😊

[@vickieragle4130]

Love the bird feeder. We will all keep our fingers crossed that some feathered friends come visit soon! Your projects (TV install and tree planting) made us laugh. Thank you for taking us along on your adventure!

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! So far not many but the seed is going down! 🤔😔 Thank you so much for watching, glad it made you laugh 😍

[@brianborges3813]

also if it's low on the window mice and rats will enjoy it too!

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Can always do one long blast on the horn if you have a problem in the lock….better than shouting….enjoy your vlogs…regards Mick

[@BoatTime]

Thanks Mick! We have considered this but our horn doesn’t work, and our little temporary air horn is a little temperamental in emergency situations so we went with shouting 😂

[@jaynecopland]

Our pups would get on so well together! They are very much alike🥰. Hope all goes/went well with the service. Thanks for another nice break.

[@BoatTime]

Aw I'm sure they would! Rufus loves other doggies 🐶 Thank you! We cant wait to share the service video! 😊

[@jl5917]

Maybe this is specific for our engine but we heat for 8-10 seconds, if we don't it struggles a bit or takes a while to properly "start". Try heating longer perhaps? Best of luck!

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for watching! We checked the manual and ours says maximum 6seconds, but only on temps below 2 we think 🤔

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

We loved how Rufus dug the hole for you. Have a great week. x

[@BoatTime]

Thank you 😊 he likes to help haha! Take care xx

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Amy and Wes. Sorry that you were having engine problems but that service kit sounds like a great idea. Amazingly weird wiring system that the previous owner had. At least you managed to get the wire back in. The Christmas tree planting made me chuckle when you bought out that tiny spade I thought it was a wind up😄. Glad Rufus helped in the end. Have a lovely Easter🐣. Take care. Nick

[@BoatTime]

It was a strange setup for sure haha! Glad you enjoyed 😂 the spade didn’t come in much good unfortunately! 😂 Hope you had a wonderful Easter! 😊🐣

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

You guys have great persistence. I’d of left those wires glued in and just cut off lol. Well done you. Great vlog as always. So natural. So homely.

[@BoatTime]

Thanks Trevor! 🥰 Haha yes we were tempted to, but got there in the end 😂 Thank you so much, that means a lot to us! X

[@Paul.simpson84]

Wes I was proud of you removing the glued piece of wood, that is exactly how to do it. Surely you could have just taken the plug off the wire though and pulled it through?

[@BoatTime]

We were thinking that but we aren’t too good at electronics and wanted to be able to donate the tv to charity!

[@Paul.simpson84]

@@BoatTime you would have been fine cutting the plug and taking a picture to put it back together but I will bet you are right on the charity thing and they wouldn’t have taken it without a sealed plug.

[@bluedeva]

Bless you both, trying to plant the trees with a tiny cup 🤣😂 ruffus to the rescue in his own ruffus way 🤗🤣 sending lots of postings vibes that things start to improve and no more stresses 🤗🤗

[@BoatTime]

Hahaha yep! Forever under-equipped for any endeavour 😂 Good ol’ rufus had us covered though! Thank you for the good vibes! We send them right back too! ❤️🥰

[@TOECUTTER200]

Fuel filter or pump check for water

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

I cant believe how someone would deal wire's behind the shelf, like they would be there for life. Wes and Amy I think there may have been a protruding brick in wall of that lock, could be why you started to tilt. I've seen it happen to a few people, so don't get too close to the wall. Rufus make me laugh, he's such a character 🤣. Think it's great your doing your own engine service, you both amaze me with all your boat skills, even if your learning as you go along. Love your vlogs. Have great time with friends. Bye for now..❤

[@BoatTime]

Haha yep! We were baffled! 😅 That could’ve been the case. We couldn’t see any bricks but you can never tell, sometimes it just takes a small protrusion! Rufus is a very unique lil character 😂 Thank you! That’s so kind of you to say. We still feel like we know barely anything but it’s all fun learning and giving it a go! Thank you for watching and another lovely comment! ❤️

[@littleoldme205]

You two always find some kind of problem (The TV wires) but its great that you can laugh about it, just like i couldnt stop laughing when you got Rufus to dig the holes for you, he'll be digging up your mums garden Amy the next time he has a sleepover 😂 If your in that area in December get him to dig them back up, save you a few quid 😂 thank you both for your vlogs. X💙💖🐕🐇

[@BoatTime]

Haha! We felt so clever when we got him to start digging, it worked a treat! 😂 There’s always something going wrong, but there’s always more ups than downs! Not a bad suggestion 😂 we can just keep digging up and re-planting the same trees 😂😂 thank you for watching and for yet another lovely comment! ❤️🥰

[@TillerQueen]

Definitely with you about engine servicing, it's easy to ignore but it's a great idea to do your own servicing. I'm going to do mine too! I also really laughed at Amy's TODO list with "have shower" on.😊

[@BoatTime]

Yes! Stuff like services is such a scary task but you learn so much from just having a go! 💪🏻 Haha yep, that’s a great spot on the list 😂😂 it’s easily forgotten!

[@BreezyRider66]

Do the service yourselves it's only changing oil & oil filter, fuel filter, check impeller, replace if necessary. If there's a tap on the bottom of your fuel tank drain some off see if there's any water in there. Also you might be able to see if there's water in the fuel if your primary fuel filter housing has a glass bottom which some do, even if it has a metal one so you can't see there's a wee tap under it so you can drain off any water there as well. Learn how to bleed fuel through the system it's not at all difficult, always have a few replacement filters, impeller & fan belt in stock and you'll soon be able troubleshoot and cope with most no-start scenarios yourselves...

[@BoatTime]

Yeah that’s a really valid point. We’re all for learning the basics of most things so we can do more ourselves 🥰

[@simonbiggs9102]

You 2 must have good jobs to have lovely narrowboat.

[@BoatTime]

Wes still works full time from the boat to pay off our loan 😊 it’s more affordable than our rent was!

[@sianchatfield3052]

Fab vlog this week! Who on earth would wire a telly in like that??? It makes you wonder what other stuff they did strangely

[@BoatTime]

thanks Sian! there have been other things too that are strange haha but the previous owners did a wonderful job overall so we cant complain 😊

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Wes it’s easy to put a cable connector on….easier than fitting a plug and especially ripping your shelving out….just buy one and take it to pieces and have a look….usually 4 small screws with small nuts….then inside just like a plug couple the cables in line….you won’t regret it

[@BoatTime]

That’s a good idea to buy a new one and learn, thanks for the tip! The shelf wasn’t too bad to wrestle with in the end but it’s all a learning curve! 😅

[@greghilton7797]

Happy Easter

[@BoatTime]

Same to you Greg! Enjoy! 🐣🌤

[@annjarvis9300]

Hi both do hope you don’t get much of a problem with the engine enjoyed your vlog have a lovely Easter take care Ann n David 🐣🐥🐣

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! We hope you both had a lovely Easter too! 🥰🥰

[@annjarvis9300]

So glad u sorted yr batteries and stuff hope you took notes so you can look bk and no what you are doing now and things be easier for you keep well tc now Ann n David 🍰☕️👍

[@helencooper3225]

Love watching your adventures every week, Rufus is so adorable we love him, so pleased you were able to plant your christmas trees what a fabulous spot you found.So glad for you both that you are going to get your engine serviced great idea to be able to pre order what you need ahead too. We are finally moving onto our boat next week. Maybe we will see you both on our adventures one day.. that would be great. Hope you have a nice time catching up with your friends. Take care stay safe and thank you for just being yourselves. x

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! Rufus is quite the character 😂 We were so happy to finally plant the trees, they’ve been on our stern for so long! The beta marine service is so good! Very impressed and it makes it much easier to get the parts 😊 Wow that’s so exciting! Good luck with the move! Be sure to give us a toot if you see us out on the cut 🥰🛶 Thank you for the lovely words, stay safe! X

[@mazack00]

Engine troubles are always worrying... Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@claire0donovan117]

Thanks guys ,another good one ,smiles from lreland .

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much 🤗❤️

[@rossrowntree5905]

Collect as much wood as you can between now and winter .. fuel will be at a primion

[@BoatTime]

We were thinking of doing this and storing it in the solar boxes! Good shout

[@carolinefiler5506]

Hi guys bless rufus he’s so comical. Well done with the new tv. Hope all goes well with the service happy Easter

[@BoatTime]

He really is! He’s a funny little dog 😂 Thank you, have a lovely Easter too! ❤️

[@animallover4955]

We’re now in autumn, summer went by sooo fast this year

[@BoatTime]

We are just heading into spring over here, winter seemed to drag haha!

[@fp30e]

Hi Amy, Wes, another great Vlog this week. Rufus was funny pretending he was cold, I was thinking "And the Oscar goes to"!!!!! I love the way You have Rufus on a very lengthy lead. Would he run away with no lead on? The incident in the lock looked a bit scary as the boat tipped, but glad everything turned out fine. Amy was quick securing the panels when Wes shouted, what a great team you both are!. Good plan getting a new low energy TV. Very strange the way the original had been installed. It was good fun seeing attack the problem. I loved Rufus helping you dig the ground for the Christmas Tree(s) re-planting, what a great idea. I'm glad your engine did start in the end, and am looking forward to seeing you do an engine service? Have you seen any birdies on your new food box yet? Never saw Rupey this week. Hoping he is all right. And finally, hope you had a great weekend with your friends. Have a great week. Take care.

[@BoatTime]

Haha yes! Rufus is quite dramatic at times 😂 Rufus is very unpredictable off lead. He is known to run off, or chase squirrels, or even pulled heavily at a motorbike, so we don’t chance it. Nothing is more appealing to him than chasing something like a squirrel so we feel the long lead is a good compromise 😊 Amy was so good with the scary lock situation. Luckily it was nothing but you never know in the moment! 😬 Yeah our boat is full of surprising set ups 😂 and Rufus finally came of some use with the trees, haha! We’re excited to show you our service too! We haven’t had any birdies yet but I think a mouse might’ve found it one night? 😅 Rupey is okay! He’s just been relaxing and enjoying the slightly warmer weather. Thank you for your lovely comment as always, stay safe! ❤️ x

[@peterrichold9045]

Why would they build the unit around the cords???? Love how you know where all of the takeaways are lol! "The narrowboat mechanics" name of a new KZbin blog. Hahahaha love the garden digging tools which also includes a 4 legged kind . LOL codensationy?? Another great episode.

[@BoatTime]

Haha we were thinking the same thing! A very strange install. 😂Thanks for watching 😊

[@Onegoldstarisenough]

May be daunting but think about an engine maintenance short course (through RCR maybe?). I am sure you have since learned a lot completing the first service yourselves. Hope you have filmed part of that as well. Thank you for another wonderful vlog. So nice to know the four of you are out there. It is comforting even from half a world away.

[@BoatTime]

Oo that’s a great idea! We wish we’d known this was a thing earlier… without trying to spoil anything 😅👀 might be worth keeping in mind for the future though! Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comments as usual! ❤️

[@nbwakamatandoto4127]

Lol we fitted under a bridge yesterday with chimney and bike but didn’t fit under today as water levels higher

[@BoatTime]

Oh wow! Its weird that you have to consider that sometimes isnt it haha x

[@nbwakamatandoto4127]

Hope you’re engines sorted now xx

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! All good now, we did it! 😁😎

[@JosephBeckhelling]

Watching this episode from our new boat - first night on board!! :D. We found your channel a few weeks ago, have smashed through every ep and now look forward to every new video each week!! :D xx

[@BoatTime]

Ah wow that’s amazing! How was your first night? And how has your first week been? Thank you so much, that’s so kind of you, and we’re glad we can entertain! 🥰❤️

[@stevengoddard9185]

Hi guys just started watching your vlogs they are real big time🤘. A tip fill your water up if you go under low bridges helps putting the boat lower in water. And plus your router have it at front away from main electrical interference hope it help stay safe keep um coming plus I.m a retired boater 😊

[@BoatTime]

Welcome Steven! 👋🏻 Thanks for watching! Awesome tips, thank you!

[@janwaller3585]

It is always a concern when engines aren’t working properly. Hope all is taken care of ❤️

[@BoatTime]

It really is! Thank you for the encouraging words! ❤️❤️

[@davidcharleston1314]

Nice vlog remember put a bit of silicon on that bird feeder to stick it on as when it gets hot the suction pads will dry out and it will fall off and it will end in canal lost remember feeding the lovely birds they will poop over your boat hope it's nothing serious with your boat not starting have a great Easter both of yous 😀

[@BoatTime]

Oo that’s a good idea! We’re risking the bird poop for the potential of seeing some little birds up close. It’s quite the trade off 😂 thank you for the kind words, have a lovely Easter! ❤️

[@jessea.4912]

😊 Thank you both for the interesting and entertaining episode. I hope you continue to have good luck with the engine. It's fun to be able to join you on your mini-adventures and even your chores and projects. Thanks again, stay safe, best wishes. 🥰

[@BoatTime]

Thank you for coming over and checking out our channel!! 🥰🥰 We try to show the ins and outs of everything we get up to, no matter how mundane it is there’s always some sort of drama 😅 thank you! Stay safe! X

[@samuelcarter-conners4120]

Hi 👋 to both of you, hope your happy and safe.

[@BoatTime]

Hey 👋🏻 thank you so much for watching!

[@stevecooney1361]

Top marks for your lock work

[@BoatTime]

Thanks Steve! We try really hard to make sure we are always doing them correctly so that means a lot! 😊

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Another great vlog from you both. You’re becoming one of my favourite KZbinrs and I look forward to seeing your new vlog. Did you see Cruising Alba’s vlog when they replanted their Xmas tree? Some idiots commented it was ‘fly tipping’. Let’s hope your trees grow well and strong. Hope you get your engine sorted soon. Regards. Phil x

[@BoatTime]

Wow thank you so much! That really means a lot to us 🥰 We did! We were definitely inspired by that video. Oh dear… there will always be people who have a go at you for trying to do your best. I don’t see how planting trees counts as fly tipping 😂 Thank you for the kind words 🥰 x

[@chrismoon7518]

I'm not sure fuelset will deal with the diesel bug. marine 16 is a good bet which is expensive but it is very good. When your fuel filters are changed take a look for any snotty slime in there which would be the dreaded diesel bug.

[@BoatTime]

We use fuelset as a preventative measure, along with some other precautions. We’ve seen marine 16 too. Ah thank you for the tip! That’s really useful to know that that’s a sign of the dreaded bug!

[@carolinecaiger6717]

You guys make me laugh!

[@BoatTime]

That’s what we like to hear! Glad you enjoyed 🥰🥰

[@johnallen148]

Hi Amy Wes’s,yes it was good practice on a emergency problem in a look ,I guess you sat on a supermarket trolley as you passed some more in the canal,now that was fun fitting your TV in place,I think your starting problems might have been some air in the fuel system , or the stop solenoid Was sticking or maybe it’s due for a good service new fuel filters so on ,don’t think it’s a serious problem,44 years of working as a marine engineer on boats think I’m might be right lol ,Amy that’s nice to throw some wild flower seeds near the walk way nature needs all the help it can get ,when Amy started the engine it was panting that’s air in the fuel system just reve it up that will get rid of the air but you need to find wear the air is getting in the fuel system,did I understand your are doing a full service yourself if so good luck ,it’s not easy without the correct tools ,have a great weekend with your friends,till next time take care keep safe , John 🐥🐣🌹🥰👍🥂🥂😅🙌😍⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BoatTime]

Yes it could’ve been a trolley! Who knows, we do see a lot of them along that bit! The TV setup was a pain but quite funny 😂 Ah okay, thank you for the tip! We suspect it was the fuel filter 😊 We love seeing all the flowers blossom, hopefully our seeds will help! 🥰 Thanks for watching and for another lovely comment! ❤️ x

[@biker-dog-poppy]

i would have cut cable and re connected !

[@BoatTime]

That’s one way to do it but we wanted to regift the tv haha

[@eissic2002]

Please can you make "Solar Nerd" pin badges?

[@BoatTime]

If we ever make merch we’ll make sure that’s on the list 😂😂

[@originalpickaxe]

Just cut the cable where it enters the tv and wire on a socket to hide behind, plug in new tv.....voila. Power off first before cutting mind.

[@BoatTime]

Sadly we’re not adept enough with electrics to handle that 😅 a temporary shelf removal was the easiest option for our limited skill set

[@originalpickaxe]

See this is the trouble , everyting comes with moulded on plugs , my generation often had to wire plugs and use a telephone with a dial :)

[@samuelcarter-conners4120]

Where are you both barging? How far are you going, are you just staying local? I’m just asking, because I’m just thinking is Leeds and Liverpool canal too far away from where you are?.

[@BoatTime]

We’re continuous cruisers so we go anywhere and everywhere really 😊 we are planning on doing that canal at some point but we’re not sure when just yet!

[@nbwakamatandoto4127]

Have you got an affiliate link for the bird feeder?

[@BoatTime]

We don't unfortunately as ours is from Lidl! I think you can get some on amazon but wouldn't want to recommend incase they are rubbish haha Thanks for asking though that's so kind xx

[@juliesmith6542]

Love your vlogs, you really need more heat before turning the key xx

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@theviolater7942]

What is it with bat shit crazy people and their ideas for wiring! In this house we bought a few year ago, the previous owner has wires under the wooden flooring, in the walls etc, WHY!!!!! With the new TV (which is cool) would it not be easier and Rufus-Proof to get a shorter power cable and some trunking to the plug socket there next to the TV? I mean I know you've had to rip everything out to get the plug out but just thinking about future changes - less hassle. I appreciate you've already done what you've done as we're behind haha. Great vlog as always and nice that you got to spend some time with friends. Vio

[@BoatTime]

Haha yes I know right?! It’s a very strange way of doing things 😅 It’s okay, the shelf was easy to put back so it’ll do for now… we could do something clever with 12V wiring in the future perhaps 🤔 Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment as always! ❤️ x

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Why don’t you just chop the old cable….use a power connector under your shelf….chop the plug off the new TV and couple the cables…..

[@BoatTime]

We had considered that but we don’t have the equipment nor expertise to pull that off 😅 pulling the shelf out was the easier option for us!

[@michaelhibbert4393]

@@BoatTime sharpe knife and small screwdriver….go for it Wes….lot easier than ripping the shelf out….and cheaper too

[@alandavies6505]

why don't you let Rufus off his long lead ?

[@BoatTime]

His recall isn’t 100% reliable and because we move around a lot he’s not familiar with the areas incase he did ever run off.

[@epcode5121]

Think how much in NI & WAGES Tax both of you have paid monthly for NHS...your boat engine is cheap 😎💰🙏

[@BoatTime]

They do say BOAT stands for Bring Out Another Thousand haha