SOLD - Oakums, 57' Reverse layout Semi Trad 2020 BRAND NEW

[@perfectgentleman3634]

WOW! That sold QUICK..... Whoever bought this has got themselves a bargain gem! This is the only canal boat I have seen that this stunning! WELL DONE TO WHOEVER SNAPPED THIS UP

[@Edescho]

Hats off to the builders for making the changes. Made all the difference.

[@bjbrown]

She is absolutely beautiful and the color is really special....ooooooh I want this one!

[@tayevanmerlin5881]

The paint job is stunning! This is a floating luxury condo. Wow!

[@luckyboy407]

That's stunning. Beautiful narrowboat.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Congratulations 🎉 to the new owners May you have years of cruising fun in Good Health. Stunning 😍

[@patriciarull-wild5629]

Just my sort of boat, love it, just would change the breakfast bar for a pull man style dining area, if I win the lottery this week, it is mine !!! Thank you very much. Xx

[@mcgoo721]

That was my thought as well! It's a very smart layout, and I especially like the sofa and chair as it adds a lot more character than the typical pullout or captains chairs. However, a pullman dinette would be perfect. I would also move the wood stove as far away from the bedroom as possible, but that's just because I'm wired differently than everyone else and can't get too cold at night haha.

[@angrymuppet66]

What a gorgeous boat! Pure class. Stunning!

[@valerieburnett8930]

Fabulous

[@slottyken]

Easily the nicest narrow boat I've seen.

[@johnferrier2803]

Beautiful, well thought out boat.

[@KianneofTroi]

perfect layout... only thing missing i saw was a freezer... Love that there was a shower/bath

[@zumbieuk]

Much much improved,will sell. Welldone

[@perfectgentleman3634]

This boat is simply stunning!!!!!!

[@brianbridgepro6351]

Very responsive to our comments, indeed. The people who hated the stove being compartmentalized will still not be happy, but other changes are quite the improvement and the offer of a 6 month warranty is handsomely done.

[@SLO-Ride]

@Heartsongsutube It will also improve convection, taking advantage of the chimney heat. I think a nice custom touch, could be real (or fiberglass?) stone stacked up around the enclosure, as if it were a real cottage fireplace. A tiny hearth could be included. I know, I know. But I can always dream!

[@terryv]

Gorgeous boat!

[@The_Arby]

Nice one RBS :-) Happy New Year :-)

[@craigevans5098]

That looks amazing!

[@nixtax3526]

Looks lovely, could live on that any day

[@anthonyburke5656]

Great job, except for the toilet, can take the eco thing too far. Bow thrusters?

[@mrscuteas]

Love the changes if only I had the 💶 and didn’t live a world away 🇦🇺

[@annettefournier9655]

Love the bathroom.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Dish washing machine??? Nice touch with the stove

[@mickyjb2003]

Amazed at the engine compartment looking as if there is rust in it.

[@davidpearson243]

Lovely boat

[@wayniem]

Love this boat, i just need to win the lottery

[@perfectgentleman3634]

you and me both

[@sharonbudworth4862]

Me too 😂

[@pascalcoole2725]

Still a beauty as we are used to from RBS.

[@MOLYN867]

Very nice. My layout preference.

[@UKReloader]

I love looking at these narrow boats, but I could never own one, as I've yet to see one with a head height of 7 feet. Dont fancy being hunched over all the time

[@williskent1100]

I think this boat is 6ft 10?!

[@elund408]

you could have one built but you would not make it through some tunnels

[@spencerwilton5831]

chunky monkey Rather defeats the object - build it so tall you're either constantly stuck on the bottom, or wedged under a bridge.

[@botulf4908]

Two days of summer 😂😂😂😂

[@williskent1100]

He speaks the truth 😂

[@vonasi2]

Five things that still need sorting to make this the boat for me: 1. That stove! The location is terrible and the surrounding walls just have to go. There is a reason no one has ever seen this on another boat before! 2. The bath with shower curtains! High end does not equal bath with shower curtain! 3.The colour. Too much bling for me. Reminds me of a 1980's Ford Escort Cabriolet not a narrowboat. 4. The lack of dinette. I'd give up the boot room and such a big wardbrobe in the bedroom to have a dinette and not a breakfast bar every day of the week. 5. The price.

[@cloggsy1971]

Beautiful, but very expensive... Well worth it I’m sure 👌🏻👍🏻

[@cresshead]

what was the price?

[@cresshead]

ah found it 114K

[@maryfox925]

The boat is much better now. I’m fine with the location of the fireplace

[@arthuralford]

I'm having trouble coming up with complaints. No solar panels, no shades on the sunroofs (I'd rather put an extra window in), the "mud room" is an interesting idea, but the door either blocks part of the kitchen counter and dishwasher or reduces airflow through the boat. The stove location doesn't bother me, but the location of the tv means it's really only visible from a small part of the living room. And the price is steep, but it's a new boat-nearly-with a warranty. If I had the cash I'd be sorely tempted.

[@MrDiscoseeker]

Curious, How much was this boat listed at ? thanks.

[@dougmcg5414]

how much £

[@Project_Servotopia]

I'm glad they went back and made some changes (it would be interesting to do a comparison between the two videos to see what all they did), but unfortunately the most needed change by far IMO didn't get addressed -- and that's the quite unfortunate design of the stove surround. Still makes the saloon feel claustrophobic and I wouldn't want to spend any more time in that area than I had to. It's unfortunate as the rest of the boat is quite spectacular (aside from the dirty-looking floor in the mud room) but that one design faux pas would prevent me from spending anywhere near that much on it. Maybe if the asking price came down about 25K so I'd have the budget space to have the saloon redone and put that stove in the corner. But I'm sure someone won't mind that and will eventually pony up for it.

[@thekitowl]

It looks like the changes are moving the TV & cabinet to where a chair was , putting a sofa in front of the fire ( that’s gonna get hot ) & window blinds. It still needs ceiling blinds in at least the bedroom.

[@Project_Servotopia]

@@thekitowl Thanks! I personally think that by just disassembling the walls surrounding the stove you could have made a huge difference here and eliminated the biggest bone of contention from the last go-around. You could have kept the stove and TV in the same place, still had the nice tile backsplash (for lack of a better term) and keep the comfy armchairs on either side without the saloon feeling cramped/claustrophobic. But as I mentioned before (on what appears to be a now-deleted comment thread) that may have been judged as being too much effort for the return on the investment and I can understand the logic.

[@SLO-Ride]

Well now, it seems the designers, and perhaps more-so, Rugby, realized our suggestions would make the boat much more serviceable and appealing for sale. And wouldn't you know it, but I've nothing negative to say about her now! I even like her reverse layout, which normally bothers me to no end! I could happily live aboard her with no complaints. I really like the 3 skylights, not only for their obvious savings of electricity for lighting, but they also open to vent on a hot day. It would be no effort to arrange privacy screens to keep curious eyes from gongoozling from the tow path. Other than some decorative painting to liven up her outsides, and "homey" personal touches to the interior, she looks like the near perfect modern cruising queen! I believe I like her almost as much as the very custom "Oak".

[@edthedrummer]

Decorative painting....the very thing that would ruin this boat

[@SLO-Ride]

@@edthedrummer It's always nice to have a personal touch displayed to passerby's. Her outer hull are blank canvas for lovely scenes, colors, classic "medieval" scrolls and florals, or just her name in beautiful script. One of the main points of having the canals still open, is to acknowledge the hundreds of years they have been constructed. That acknowledgement should be in a classic or timeless, paint theme or scheme. You must agree, that the new owner would indeed hang pictures or paintings to liven up a droll and unhappy interior wall? Why wouldn't that same need be applied to her exterior? As a Yank, on the "someday wish" of moving to England to live upon and ply the canals in my senior years, I have long planned to establish a bight red, white, and blue homage to to America, from stem to stern!

[@bernardsmithtouchingtheworld]

Needs something doing with the roof windows - for a new boat - otherwise you’ll be awake at 4am in the ‘two days of summer’ 😂

[@rightwhinger]

I agree - and why should the buyer have to "rig something up" on a new boat with the builder still available to make changes?

[@DI-cm5xc]

Wow, $156,000 US dollars! Seems like a lot until you compare to current premium class B motorhomes over here in the USA. And it probably doesn't plummet in value when you drive it off the lot (or out of the marina, to be more precise).

[@megazenn22]

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[@hilarygibson3150]

They do lose like a vehicle ftom new. I bought my boat at 3 year old and she was down around 28% ftom new. After the initial depreciation they hold their value. I'd never buy a brand new boat.

[@capodad2u]

I know right? Seems almost a bargain compared to a new RV. Plus there is a lot better workmanship by the builder of this boat.

[@hilarygibson3150]

@@capodad2u plus as long as she is maintained, she will still have value in 30 years. Mate bought a boat around the same time as I did, paid 30k for a 1988 boat. Motorhome in 30 years.....

[@capodad2u]

Not to mention the cost of maintaining and operating an RV is exspensive. We pay $215 just to store (park) ours per month. When were on the road camping with hookups often runs $50 a night and up to $100. Sure you can boondock in the desert for free but that's neither practical or desirable. Once you pay your annual canal use tax in the UK you can travel the country for very little. I realize there are costs to operating a narrrowboat too especially if your parked up at a marina but overall I would love to spend some time on the canals. Btw I was born and raised in Birmingham but live in so Cal.

[@loki666100]

She is very lovely. I just need to win the lotto and then I can buy her 😁😁

[@megazenn22]

imagine watching Sky in 2020 xD

[@dragnfli520]

B-eautiful! BUT for a brand new boat why is the engine compartment wet & rusted? I would put a gasket & top it with a rubber rug!

[@jameswitte5167]

Trade out the dish washer for a freezer ... More cupboard/shelf space each room ...

[@jayedgecombe2571]

often wonder if there is any narrowboat that is not"stunning" in your world?

[@user-uy8xl4ey4m]

£114,950

[@stephenpegum9776]

Which for a brand new boat is about what I'd expect to pay. Sadly way beyond my meagre means !! 😢😢

[@williskent1100]

£114k is well under what it should be for a new narrowboat. Modern touches without skimping out on quality. This boat is stunning!

[@miketipping1583]

@@williskent1100 Yup, good price considering how custom it is. £100k is about what you'd expect for a new cookie-cutter boat with caravan fittings.

[@mobiusfugue2582]

@@miketipping1583 Yes but for the same money you could build your own boat to your own tastes, rather than some other random person's dubious tastes.

[@miketipping1583]

@@mobiusfugue2582 but not have it now. I wasn't saying I liked it or would but it only that it was a good price compared to the cookie cutter stuff you get for the same price from other companies.

[@craiggulley]

Did I miss the solar?

[@soulewh]

I need money so I can get this boat!

[@phyllisstein1837]

Bravo. The builder made changes based on viewer comments. But WHY is the stove enclosed? The phone booth enclosure is taking up too much room. That "sofa" is laughable. The saloon doesn't look comfortable at all

[@thekitowl]

Your going to get very hot watching tv in front of the stove .

[@sjelway7]

Nice boat, still don’t like the fire place no way you can put a sofa bed in the saloon, and underfloor heat a big problem waiting to happen in the future, think I ‘ll stick with radiators.

[@RuitpootBuizerd]

What problems can be expected with underfloor heating in a boat?

[@liamhainsworth9620]

@@RuitpootBuizerd warm toes..... 🦶dogs will love it 🐩

[@elund408]

under floor heat has been used for thirty years, should hold up fine.

[@RuitpootBuizerd]

@@elund408 But not in boats, right? Most people I know have underfloor heating nowadays, so was wondering what is different about it in a boat.

[@elund408]

@@RuitpootBuizerd reason it isn't in many boats is its expensive. and you have to run the engine or be hooked up to electricity to use it. but it uses flexible tubing to carry the fluid and its a closed system so if it springs a leak it will not sink the boat. I would love it in a boat over radiators which take up usable wall space and effect where you put your furniture.

[@giantputt7066]

Why not review boats for sale instead of those under offer or sold

[@Silkendrum]

This WAS for sale when the video was first uploaded.

[@sallyu1]

I still don't like it. The saloon doesn't look comfortable and there's no dining table.

[@sebxiou-lifestyle4465]

I agree. However, change that sofa and put a dining table under the overhang and that should work. I prefer a corner stove on a narrowboat, though. Having said that, very well executed.

[@Chrisdotnorthwich]

This is still an unappealing boat. The fireplace is too dominant and obstructing.

[@thekitowl]

Whoever sits there watching TV will get roasted when the fire’s on. Still don’t like the layout but the price is ok.

[@pauharpe8464]

Engine room looked 10 years old

[@davelewis3022]

Nice mods but that stove has to go.

[@wsatnutter9674]

how much lol you wish

[@spencerwilton5831]

I know it's sold- but no draining board? Can't abide round sinks either- anyone who has ever tried to wash a grill pan in one knows why. The lack of a draining board is inexcusable- even with a dishwasher you always need somewhere to place wet items you have hand washed. That tiny sink with no drainer means you would forever be wiping down the worktops.

[@catf4865]

I’m the minority here. I don’t like it. It’s like a floating suburban McMansion. I can’t imagine it out long term on the canals. Just parked in a marina.

[@Error6503]

Externally, it has no character. The first thing you'd need to do is hire an artist to paint something along the sides so it doesn't look so much like a battleship.

[@megazenn22]

2/3rds of the £115k is for the tacky pointless extras like the electric sunroof 😅

[@shibarimaster1]

A small investment in a gimbal and your videos would be great, do these boats justice, and also not look like they were filmed during an earthquake. Just a thought.

[@Silkendrum]

The videos accomplish their purpose as is.

[@expattaffy1954]

I still can’t understand how just one person or maybe two at the most would want a dishwasher. Must be made for someone very lazy .

[@spencerwilton5831]

expat taffy The beauty of a dishwasher is that they help keep a limited space tidy. And they save a lot of water when compared to washing up the same quantity of dishes by hand.