She Lives Full-Time on Her Self-Built Boat

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00:00 Intro
00:25 Exterior
04:55 Kitchen
06:30 Living Room
09:40 Bedroom Nr. 1
10:35 Bedroom Nr. 2
11:10 Bathroom
13:07 Master Bedroom
14:36 Outro
#tinyhouse #narrowboatlife #boattour

[@leah__gail]

They wouldn’t give her a mortgage, so she’s like “Ok watch this. I’ll spend all the money you didn’t want from me (probably 1/3 of what they would have taken from her in fees, principal, etc) and own my own home in less than a year.”

[@denascleanbeautyboutique8259]

Mic drop!

[@luisajorrin9359]

😂

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

I know. It's time lending institutions start recognizing alternate forms of dwelling as permanent homes! Hats off to this young lady for not letting it stop her!

[@user-km1dr4yb8r]

I. Log. U3

[@ttm2609]

I've been studying this in Britain, New Zealand and Australia, it's a good lifestyle, will get into it when the lease (noose) run-out and partner walks the other way. Thank you for posting❤❤❤❤❤ 6:47

[@DawnOldham]

She is such a delightful person with her constant little bits of laughter, standing and jumping on her bed, and giving a tour that also includes jumping and reaching to show the height of the boat! Her children must find it magical to have their very own bunks on a boat! I am very impressed by the life she chose and the cost she was able to build it with. A wonderful video!

[@jampam-jf8mt]

Quite expensive to run. There's plenty of space for more solar panels. Just get more battery capacity. A large power station would be a good investment instead of spending money on diesel

[@1luv1life47]

​@@jampam-jf8mtI'm assuming she got a sweet divorce settlement from some rich guy 🤑🫥👀

[@user-kn5bv3qj8p]

Where's your husband?????

[@WPM-bm2cs]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@donfss5088

[@anthonydowling3356]

@@donfss5088 She gives massages .With happy endings ?

[@Blueshade]

She seems like such a kind and humble person who appreciates her lovely home on the water. Looks so amazing on the inside! Awesome job! Love her.....

[@seeharvester]

The husband must have been a fool to let her get away.

[@wiccanwarrior9]

Lovely lady and a lovely life. We did this for 4 years. Narrowboat and widebeam. The best 4 years of our lives....Magical.

[@LulzAtLife]

why did you stop

[@JohnSmith-cs7jg]

@@LulzAtLifebecause it’s not realistic to a conducive life 😂

[@jimmunro4649]

Some live on them for over 20 years

[@jimmunro4649]

You saying for $100,000 you get house in UK look anything like this and live cheaper BS

[@timreeves6296]

That’s a reeves boat. I thank you as I built it glad to see her still beautiful as the day it was built from flat steel

[@juliaclapton1141]

Mr Reeves This boat is a credit to your skill and workmanship. Built to last

[@bloo4448]

How much did you charge, did you just do the boat….

[@MrG77]

Wow a credit to you sir. She's a beauty. 👍

[@email4664]

@@bloo4448 In the video- she said around 80-90 k

[@sandyb1464]

It's amazing ☘️💚

[@mandyellis876]

She got a stunning home for under £100,000! Fair play. It’s gorgeous.

[@newton18311]

you could buy a farm in Lincolnshire for that.

[@adrianh332]

She's pretty gorgeous too.❤❤😍

[@Johnketes54]

​@@newton18311unfortunately I find that difficult to believe, This summer i was talking to a gentleman from Yorkshire on holiday with inlaws at their "retirement cottage" which was transported there on the back of a lorry complete and in my eyes a "portacabin" with painted on brickwork all for £300,000! He got in Yorkshire for the same money 3 bedroom 3 garage and many acres of land and was horrified that they couldn't see it was a PORTACABIN

[@juliaclapton1141]

@@newton18311 wow could u Down south can't even get a flat for that price. I had to live on boat or be homeless

[@michaelhenry4405]

No. She bought a boat.

[@grantmail4112]

She has made that boat look amazing.. and homely.. such a beautiful person too.

[@redgree1645]

How impressive this lovely lady created a beautiful home for herself and her children. Way to go lady 👍❤️

[@rondamon8004]

This is not a narrow boat, this is a house in the water....what a lovely boat...!!!!

[@tonyhawk123]

Indeed, it's not a narrowboat. It's too wide to fit in most of the canals in the UK. Worth the trade off though. Wider boats are more stable in the water. Narrowboats rock from side to side easily.

[@hilarygibson3150]

​@@tonyhawk123I like the rocking motion 😁

[@zerocompanyhq]

"Widebeam" would be the correct terminology, as opposed to narrowboat.

[@madeleinerose7090]

@@notneeded1- You’ve already said this a couple of times. 🙄 Get new material, FFS!

[@markrainford1219]

@@madeleinerose7090 And tell him to stop giving his own comments a thumbs up.

[@chrisgentry4427]

I'm building buses now, but would LOVE to build a house boat like this. This is one of the best boats I've ever seen.

[@AnthonyVallantine]

😮 Very impressive 😅I salute you 🙏

[@orls9068]

That's impressive, you should do a bus conversion, seen a tiny house bus before looked ao cool

[@WhitePillPC]

I build a bus and lived accross Europe in it for a few years wonderful times. It is back in the UK now as I donated it to a friend, someone else is enjoying it now. Mercedes Vario 4.2L diesel

[@yukayarnori]

You should post videos!

[@chrisgentry4427]

@@yukayarnori I get lost in the work, and forget about filming. I've tried before, but all I got was some timelapse footage.

[@sheepdog401]

She certainly had a vision and she is a vision of beauty herself !!!! Absolutely beautiful boat and absolutely beautiful woman !!!!!

[@seeharvester]

And single by the sound of it. Now's your chance Dog!

[@molomono9481]

These are not uncommon the Netherlands, this brings back childhood memories of visiting family. So much joy radiating from Jen such a delightful video, thank you!

[@watermelonlover745]

I agree it's so nice fun free ....the way humans should be

[@henrycarraro5428]

What a wonderful and refreshing young lady. Congratulations for creating a soulful environment for you and your children. Good for you Jen. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@ruthbaird1646]

A box fan blowing the hot air from the stove down the hallway towards the bedrooms would solve the cold issue, plus you need ventilation and heat in all areas to prevent mold. People would argue the fan is too cold in the winter, but when there’s heat being blown from the hot stove it isn’t cold. I found that out when I had baseboard heating, my box fan was running and the heat circulated around my apartment very quickly. Another tip is to use slow cookers in the winter as they kick out an amazing amount of heat into a small area when you’re making homemade soups and stews etc.

[@fluidjazz]

Would this work? kzbin.info/www/bejne/garMhqN8n9ynorc

[@joanarc7963]

Or just get something thats suitable. You can have the stove running 24/7.

[@onsecondthought4174]

Sorry but your comment is null and avoid as you are MANSPLAINING..................

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Get another stove for the bedroom.

[@user-bp6gp2rc1v]

Don’t forget that anything that runs down the generator or other fuel very quickly is a no, unless you’re paying for a residential mooring ( rare and expensive) with a hook up.

[@farooqmohammadrana8049]

boat house is like little paradise on the earth.

[@hughess004]

What a breath of fresh air and joy she is. Good luck to her.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

I wake up to fresh air living in a house and a cup coffee.

[@anthonydowling3356]

@@joaquimrodriguez8961 And a freezing V .;-)

[@sandrabradley3703]

I love this boat. Much larger than a tiny house and fully equipped. The kitchen is huge. Congrats!!!

[@Blaaaaaaah224]

Agreed

[@teesmith501]

I love it as well but the location gives me the heebies. I don't know anything about the area she is living in but something equivalent in the U.S. would have roving bands of homeless and miscreants camping around. I wouldn't feel safe without multiple guard dogs, weapons, and perhaps a locked dock area separate from the road.

[@user-bp6gp2rc1v]

@@teesmith501 I’ve moored on the Grand Union many, many times. Yes, you’re right, it can be risky. There are some strange characters on the canal. I wouldn’t want to be moored up alone. Rubbish can be an issue, as can vandalism. You have to approach getting a narrow boat very carefully. Much better as weekend retreats out of town, than full time homes. Especially with kids. You’re moored on a public right of way - most people use the towpaths to walk their dogs and go for a stroll, but you need to be on the alert.

[@machinech183]

She is just delightful. Lovely lass. Much appreciate the video! Best wishes to her on her travels.

[@tez1978]

What a beautiful home and absolutely LOVE Jen’s take on how to live life. Stunning.

[@holyman4027]

Modern independent woman , bringing up 2 young children , on a beautiful houseboat, no TV , PERFECT, love it

[@joeconstantino7471]

she said "we" so i believe she has a boyfriend or husband so nothing modern or independent about her ....those are liberal words ...she is a wonderful mother and wife or girlfriend with help from a man ..they work together as they should for the kids....and that is awesome

[@marcuslawrence4137]

Whilst charming, she actually said 'when the kids are with me', indicating that she is a single mother with shared access. Maybe the money used to build/convert the boat was part of a divorce settlement. Maybe just another sad relationship breakup story for the children, due to the lies of Feminism. Maybe...

[@garyhawkesford2253]

​@@joeconstantino7471 We meaning her and her children i think

[@holyman4027]

omg what a WANKER @@joeconstantino7471

[@yogimarkmac]

@@marcuslawrence4137 I was thinking the same and couldn't help feeling sad that there was some man out there that probably tried his best to be a good husband only to have this beautiful "independent woman" break his heart and smash his dreams. I would love to be in love with a woman like her but I've learned that it's just a fairy tale, for me at least. Anyway good on her for doing her thing.

[@debraboyea7776]

I love this boat! And she is so knowledgeable about the boat! She is such a lovely person. Great personality.

[@Costachel77]

Hello @debraboyea7776 I'm impressed with your comment, What part of the world are you from?.. Costachel.

[@michaelwargo5702]

Thanks to the pretty lady for sharing her awesome home ❤❤❤❤❤

[@derekbergeson7680]

I love everything about her and her houseboat! What a simple, debt free, stress free life…

[@leslieirvine1961]

Jen is such a lovely, nice and wonderful lady, who is also multi-talented, imaginative and enterprising too. She has made the boat into a lovely, cosy, homely and marvellous place to live. Well done and total credit to her. 👏 I wish her and her family, all the very best. 🤞❤️😊

[@tommcguire5525]

Jen knew every answer including specifications,timings, rules and regulations, she could do Mastermind. Great light hearted presentation and looks a million dollars. Perfect 10 .

[@sentinel80]

Yes I got totally distracted cause she’s not only beautiful in the traditional sense but more importantly she’s extremely attractive. Next time best to get an ugly male guide like me so people concentrate on your video 😂😂

[@christaliss200]

She’s living the dream off grid! Taking it to the greedy energy suppliers. Really nice decor and the stove is so cool. Hardwood flooring too! So creative with the space as well making it feel more spacious. Bet it’s super cozy during the winter.

[@ranelkobi9537]

What a beautiful home you made for yourself, looks so cosy.

[@menditsa]

What a lovely charming lady Jen is, bringing her kid's up good and living her life.

[@hallyfella]

What a fab home, well done . It isn't as cheap as some people think living the boat life .

[@marcushull12]

I sold my 3 bed house 18 months ago (only me all alone lol ) and was going to buy a (used) boat . anything I have ever bought i always thoroughly research first, running cost of a boat are a lot more than the 2 bed apartment I eventually opted for, even though it was very dated being a handyman/painter and decorator I fully refurbished it , using expensive fixtures and spent £10k including all new furniture (kitchen is only 5 cabinets but was over £3k with everything else ) . my apartment is 35 years old and part of an over 55`s complex of 25 units it was up for £30k+, I offered £35k cash it was much much cheaper than a boat lol

[@LilleyPadChartersSanDiego]

What a great canal boat you built, Jen, she is gorgeous!! I've lived on a 43 ft. Viking aft cabin for 13 years now, and it's amazing how little you need to live aboard. Good on ya Jen, for discovering this lifestyle!!

[@paulhingorani4791]

The lady is wonderful. Knowledgeable and enjoying her home. Good luck, lady.

[@frankflanagan3583]

This was the BEST video for boating life in the canals. I like the no tech lifestyle. Jen is just so awesome.

[@MrPhilpalmer4]

Wow. What an incredible boat. This woman is an absolute delight and definately needs her own channel.

[@howelltaylor6774]

Jen, you really built a great life for yourself! What a wonderful way to live, work and grow! Cheers

[@k78e]

How beautiful! The boat is certainly a reflection of her tranquility and serene beauty. I admire her courage and determination to make this dream come to life for her and her children. It’s certainly a childhood experience that they will cherish. A positive attitude is a must when forging a very different lifestyle and she has that in spades! Thank you for sharing! ♥️

[@ceceliabest7870]

Wonderful. She did a good job designing the boat. Looks quite cozy.

[@benjaminromberg2091]

What a beautiful woman and a beautiful lifestyle living on this boat, Jen designed it to her needs and did a great job!

[@Eat_31415]

in the summer it looks like paradise, but through the winter the boat is cold and condensation is a constant worry, i lived on a canal boat on the grand union for two years, and waking up in winter with the outside temperature at --10C / 14F, and the inside temperature was --5C / 23F, with as she said ice on the inside of the windows, is not so much fun. and yes, it was fully insulated, but with half the boat sitting in cold water you find the insulation doesn't help.

[@user-bp6gp2rc1v]

Yes, books, clothes and soft furnishings can get damp. And mooring is becoming increasingly impossible - much more bureaucratic on the canals than it used to be… we continually cruised, too. Wardens used to turn a blind eye to you staying in one place for a while, but now they’re hot on your trail. Beautiful in the Summer, but cold overnight in the Winter, and moorings near shops and facilities are increasingly hard to find. Barney used to be our coal man on the Grand Union - dropping off our coal as he came through on his traditional working barge. You have to be pretty reliant on having some knowledge of boat mechanics, and be prepared to cycle or walk everywhere. Most canal boats are FAR narrower than this wide beam! A beautiful looking boat. So well thought out. I wonder how she manages to continuously cruise and get the kids to the same school - that must be a big issue…

[@C2yourself]

I think she said 32km a year, roughly 20 miles would be a challenge

[@kevinjackson6387]

What a beautiful lady❤

[@BE74297]

@@user-bp6gp2rc1v school , schmool

[@villhelm]

Properly insulated with spray foam and closed cell foam combination, with double or triple glazed windows, ducted diesel heater to pull the moisture out and heat the air she’d have no problem.

[@allanchurm]

wow the boat is so loverly the way its fitted out ..and so well planned ..respect to the young lady for doing what most people would be scared to do..

[@slobama]

Very good video. Interesting boat that is well designed. The lady did a great job giving us this tour.

[@NigelMarston]

Beautiful, dinky woman in a Tinkerbell dress, blonde hair and living in such a dreamy location... she's like a Disney fairy.😍 Boat is wonderful too. Like others have said, i suspect the heating could be improved with a campervan diesel heater.

[@connieroberts5368]

Very smart lady to arrange her life this way.

[@Costachel77]

Hello Connie I'm impressed with your comment, What part of the world are you from?.. Costachel.

[@edm5166]

Such a pleasant, content and sincere lady. Bless you for living your life and being true to your reality

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Love the insights into boat living! It's inspiring how you've crafted a cozy and sustainable home on the water. Your attention to detail, from the solar panels to the compost toilet, is admirable. Keep sharing your journey! 🚤💫

[@highlightoftheday7058]

Wow ! What a beautiful boat. Very nicely decorated and spacious.

[@whome5810]

Awww, Jen comes across as a fun charming person! Boat is lovely too. :)

[@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg]

Cinderella toilet the best

[@juliaclapton1141]

Lol perhaps all the toilet matter turns to sparkle dust

[@Chewligan1]

Absolutely stunning. The boat width really makes the difference.

[@ketrianrenolsin9608]

That is such a beautiful home. It is so big and I can tell that it has a fabulous atmosphere there. I also love her dress.

[@sib610]

Hats off to you for creating such a cool floating home . Nicely decorated too. Cool girl.

[@danieljames4405]

Came across your channel totally by accident and love the tour of your house boat!You have so much personality and seem so happy!Always wanted to go to England as my grandmother was born in Yorkshire!

[@welshieworldwide]

Why am I not surprised that Jen is a massage therapist and Yoga teacher..?? She is a total radiation of peace and joy with such a calming soul and aura..can literally feel it through the screen here 😊

[@billb7876]

What a lovely lady, oh and the boat is amazing

[@talex1625]

You're much better off running a small generator in winter to reduce the hours you're putting on your engine.

[@villhelm]

Engines are designed to run - they need to be run to keep the lubrication moving through the seals and gaskets and parts. Leaving engines sitting for long periods actually does more damage than running them and keeping them well maintained with regular fluid and filter changes.

[@ridgerider7402]

Fascinating. Jen has made a lovely home 😊

[@jenniferburrows6782]

That is all just sooo lovely. Much better than tiny house. Lovely kitchen/sitting room- and travel up and down canals. Excellent!!

[@romeolajh1602]

As long as you like shaking all the time. Especially during flooding time

[@-greentoad]

Lol. nope not for me. Everyone is different.

[@mickd6459]

Brilliant adventure😊, a lovely home on the water, Jen has done it all so nicely.

[@user-mf3xs3mh6u]

WHAT a spectacular boat designed and created with such inspiration and practicality. Quite a feat. It is exquisite. What a lovely life.

[@d7oyd350]

Most refreshing thing I’ve seen for a while, beautiful boat, genuine person, absolutely lovely.

[@steveymoon]

Wow she's beautiful. And what a wonderful boat. Thanks for sharing.

[@inspiredbynature3]

Lovely soul, living a beautiful life. Change is good and no TV, wonderful. Dave 🙏

[@rodcharlton1889]

Very stunning canal boat. It's very well decorated and you can definitely see that it has a woman's touch to the home. This is a really nice boat that has a well thought out floorplan. I really like the openness of the boat. Thanks for the tour.

[@nanukvas]

You have a beautiful home and an awesome style of living. Best wishes!

[@terryv]

A lovely boat; nice job. Very pleasant tour.

[@jobloggs6528]

Thanks for showing us your lovely floating house 😊

[@jon112785]

She is such a beautiful english princess

[@Yzrej.]

Deutch death camp Auschwitz,tak tak

[@cecilbdemel1386]

What a charming home. Thank you for sharing and all good things to you.

[@tahirahmed3747]

Really love her energy, lovely boat.

[@KyeWB]

This is my dream houseboat! Simply beautiful!

[@anthonyclinton7537]

Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful boat. I have lived aboard a semi trad narrowboat for fourteen years , but feel I'm getting too old now, finding things hard work. A fantastic job you are doing Jen.

[@mikesavage7732]

Wow its really nice. Well done to her and her family 😊

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Everything is gorgeous. When we lived in England, we spent as much time as possible renting longboats. There's such a beautiful camaraderie on the rivers. I adored it. You've designed and built the perfect vessel. That you enjoy it is so obvious.

[@Costachel77]

Hello @ritamariekelley4077 I'm impressed with your comment, What part of the world are you from?.. Costachel.

[@alasdairvincent6248]

That’s a nice cosy and comfortable looking home. It was a breath of fresh air with this lovely lady telling us all about her boat and showing us around it.

[@nyakwarObat]

Except it's too cold in the winter. Better heating system required

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

it had never occurred to me about needing to balance out the boat with the kitchen on one side and the bedrooms on the other.

[@amywalker209]

Not needed. Speak to a boat builder!

[@hilarygibson3150]

Under the floor is ballast, so you shunt that around to compensate

[@Hovis_88]

Wow! Beautiful boat, and great energy 💕🌻🙏

[@stevenatkinson2393]

My first time seeing these boats. What an amazing way to live life.. just amazing ❤

[@juliamaruna6249]

It is so happy to see such a sunny woman ☀️ She created a very cozy place for the family. But the main thing is. She fills this house with her inner light and beauty.

[@hectordelvalle4428]

Truly, a one of a kind narrow boat. Very spacious, wonderful interior, gorgeous kitchen. The interior colors are easily pleasing to the eyes. This lady is very talented and has a keen eye for detail. I would like to see more of her own adventures in the future.

[@jimmunro4649]

Wide beam not narrow Boat

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Stunning home...a floating london apartment, beautifully decorated ...with everything on-board.. well done, young lady,👏👏🍻

[@erikguth4830]

So beautiful, so well built and outfitted, the long boat is very nice as well. Keep going I’ll keep watching.

[@Night--Shift]

That is so gorgeous. Be safe you and your family and thank you for sharing.

[@Falney]

My narrowboat build lists includes a heating coil around the chimney of the stove that would pump water around underfloor heating. Heat the entire boat with the stove.

[@mrcurmudgeon6256]

What an extraordinary young lady, I have nothing but admiration for her.

[@rolandtinker734]

Everything looks AMAZING ❤ Have a wonderful day

[@patrickbuchanan4444]

It's really neat that these canals are still intact and in use.

[@robinholland9423]

You have done a marvelous job in creating your own home, well done

[@tombramwell_uk]

Beautiful boat, I would be tempted to put a second wood burner in the main bedroom if they're space 😊

[@jimmunro4649]

heat up easy

[@user-je9ec8pk1p]

Wonderful Project and You're a nice friendly person ... Much Love ❤

[@dondouglass7555]

This is amazing. I would love to live this way. Beautiful home.

[@mc4067]

Wow, I think you have done an amazing job in such a short space of time. Quite eye opening living the boat life. Obviously limited lifestyle to some degree but avoids the rat race. It's a great environment to raise you're kids in, I take my hat off to you Jen x

[@btown8210]

She's a lovely person and her boat is gorgeous! Good for her. I think I'd have had underfloor heating if that was an option. I know from mates who've lived on boats for periods they can get very cold in winter!

[@christophercoleman857]

Ice on the inside of the windows. That takes me back. What a delightful lady. I wonder what will happen when the children get a little older. Their bedrooms seem a trifle small for teenagers.

[@turdwarbler]

came across your channel by pure chance and watched this video. One of the best explanations of boat living and costs I have seen. Really interesting, thanks for making the vid.

[@rickc5303]

Lovely boat!! You have done a great job with arranging it for your needs,... and for ~100k?! There are less-nice narrowboats that have sold for allot more than that. I'm envious of both your skill set and your lifestyle!! Well done!!

[@juliaclapton1141]

Narrow boats can navigate all the waterways due to their width. Wide beams u are limited cos of size

[@briangodfrey7424]

@@juliaclapton1141 True, but most peoples' houses cannot go anywhere at all...

[@sib610]

With such a big roof space you could have a gutter to collect rainwater, pass it through a simple filter and use it for the washing machine. Maybe a small everhot heater for your bedroom too. We have one, its great. Lovely boat.

[@Themagicalmanifestinggarden]

How much does it cost for your everhot i would like one but with the cost of electricity

[@jostaniforth7407]

Gutters would effect the width in the locks I would think.

[@MaxAttack216]

Simply amazing! You are blessed! Lovely home 🥰

[@ridhadababi5858]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Good continuation.

[@iGLALondon-]

What more a human being would need in life??? She is very inspiring ..❤

[@masonfreeparty]

rent free be nice..always a tax

[@pamelarobinson1379]

This boat is gorgeous. I absolutely love it. I would have a fan near the stove to blow warm air to my bedroom. :)

[@Sayz7205]

Beautiful home you have built for you and your family, I love it.🥰

[@texasrefugee7888]

I love her home, lifestyle and personality ❤