Tackling our first narrowboat ENGINE SERVICE | It WASN'T EASY - 41

[@hazelthorne8397]

I’m in Norfolk and we have fritters…they aren’t common but one chip shop locally has them. My husband is from Swindon and he had them there too

[@greghilton7797]

At B&Q there's a thing called a Boa. Its a rubber strap with a plastic handle. The strap wraps around the round thing your trying to undo and slips into the handle. When you go to loosen the round thing like fuel/oil filter your trying to undo, the strap and handle grab it and it gives you leverage on it. Job done in a jiffy. They work great on jars with tight lids too. While your there, get yourself a decent set of ring/open end spanners. That adjustable spanner your using will eventually round off the corners of the nuts and leave you in a right pickle. A ring spanner will look after the corners and keep your nuts in good shape. (No pun intended.) Wishing you many happy journeys. Cheers

[@BoatTime]

Thank you for the tips! We deffo need to get some decent bits 😊🛠

[@itsclareaurora]

A crisp sandwich 🥪 is the answer to everything! 😆

[@BoatTime]

Yess! Can’t go wrong with a crisp sandwich and a cup of tea! 🤩

[@itsclareaurora]

@@BoatTime absolutely! 🙌

[@user-kb1ir7dy8j]

Not long found your channel.. and am now addicted, your blogs are full of interest , and humour… hugs to you all xx

[@BoatTime]

Aw that means so much, welcome and thank you so much! Enjoy 🥹👋🏻

[@cappokenneth]

Well done with your first service, when the alternator belt squeaks,it is not quite tight enough, this will create excessive ware, the reason it goes quiet after a while is that when the engine is not running for any length of time, the battery looses some of it's charge and on start up the alternator needs more power to put this initial power back, causing the belt to slip and as the charge builds back up the amount of power needed is less and the squeak dies away.

[@nancinowlen3043]

Wonderful subscribers to bring you oil. Off to new adventures

[@LyndaRadford]

We love your vlogs we didn't realise you are from our neck of the woods sutton. we live In pleasley now.keep on boating ❤ lynda & Dylan

[@karenzlatos5535]

Just found you recently and I’ve subscribed and caught up. You are so authentic and such a joy to watch! Following from Virginia USA and loving your positive attitude in all situations!

[@BoatTime]

Welcome! 👋🏻🤗 thank you so much!!

[@NarrowboatAngel]

I don’t think that I have ever being so nervous watching a Engine Maintenance Vlog - well done Wes 👊🏻

[@BoatTime]

Haha 🫣 we did it!

[@LillyCox777]

That’s so cool, I’m a game dev myself with a big interest in narrow boat. So cool to see people like me and my gf living the narrow boat life

[@BoatTime]

Oooo amazing!! Fellow game dev boat nerds haha! 👏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️ Hopefully see you on the water one day? 😏

[@LillyCox777]

@@BoatTime Hope so too!!!

[@lancearn7332]

"Take a Leap of faith"... is a good way of looking at it. The first time you leave your job is scary because you don't know if it is the right move. But in reality it is the right move, otherwise you wouldn't have contemplated it in the first place.. Congrats on the new job and good luck. 👍

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! That really helped Wes feel better about the decision! Really appreciate it 🤗

[@regularguy3665]

Looked fun draining out the old oil. If you’ve got room to store it, I’d be looking for a vacuum extractor - feed the tube in through either the fill hole or the dipstick hole (if there is one) and extract away. Modern car engines, particularly of German heritage don’t tend to have a drain plug these days so this is a proven method. I’d recommend undoing the drain plug to make sure it’s all out at the end though but this should be easier than trying to catch the whole lot.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Next time you are in Poundland treat yourselves to a Large Sponge to remove water from the engine bay it is the best thing for it.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! Yes been wanting to get one of those they look really helpful 😊

[@ronnielloyd4676]

Well done! I have done loads of engine stuff in my life (to be fair, never on a diesel engine), however, when I bought a narrowboat I got an experienced marine engineer to show me the BEST way to do it. Of course, I knew most of it, but there were some great tips that have meant subsequent services have been much less stressful! Also, having a few very cheap tools make it SO much easier. Make sure you collect these before your next service!

[@amusementsrevisited]

Oh my word! I haven't had potato scallops for years! We used to get them all the time when I lived in Manchester; miss them! Well done of the successful engine service!

[@BoatTime]

Yes! They are so good!! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@nbwakamatandoto4127]

You guys did good xx

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! 🛠💪🏻

[@Paul.simpson84]

We have those fritters in Birmingham but call them scallops which is weird as I thought that was a shellfish

[@BoatTime]

Ah yeah have heard that too! Whatever they are called they are tasty 😋

[@colinarthur1606]

This must be one of the best so far. I burst out laughing so many times with the classic one-liners! Thoroughly entertaining and gripping stuff … literally! 👏🏻

[@BoatTime]

Aw thank you so much and thank you for the comment! 👋🏻😊 and thanks for watching each week, it means a lot!

[@colinarthur1606]

We were really touched by Amy’s tearful frustration about the location of the WiFi on the roof … especially the comment about taking pride in your home … don’t lose sight of what you’ve achieved to date and how much you’ve grown as a couple and as individuals!

[@sianiswack633]

Wow, stunning job. 🎉 . You did it.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! 😊💪🏻

[@derekhindle5219]

Those fritters are called scolops in the North West

[@BoatTime]

Oh nice!! We’ll have to ask for those instead, hopefully we can still get our fix!

[@wakaafloat3487]

I'm impressed with your first service well done. One of the most important tools on the boat is a strap wrench, a set of spanners and a socket set.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much! 😊 defo going to get one for next time 👍🏻

[@rachaelfratczak1846]

OMG, a massive well done to you!! I would've cried with frustration. Really enjoyed watching, thanks.

[@BoatTime]

We nearly did a few times 😅 thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@carolinefiler5506]

Hi just remembered I forgot to say when I was a child and lived in Birmingham we call the potatoes with batter on Potato Patties 😄

[@BoatTime]

Oo good to hear they are in Birmingham too! 🤩🥔 Hopefully they have some down south!!

[@everydaysabonus]

Hi my engine bay is on episode 30, we moor on Sawley Cut at Derby Motor Boat Club opposite where you stayed when the Trent was in Flood or wasn’t 👍

[@GrahamHazlehurst]

We are bing watching from the beginning, love it !

[@BoatTime]

Aw thank you so much!! Enjoy 😊🤗

[@rebeccareynolds9621]

Great to see you having a go at things. Don't worry about your potato scallops you can get them everywhere x

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! & that’s good to hear haha 😍🥔

[@timothyjgreen]

7 years for your first job after uni is pretty good going. Good luck with the new job, Wez! Also well done with the engine servicing. The alternator belt looks a right hassle!

[@BoatTime]

Thank you Tim! 😊🫶🏻 it was so hard to get back on and right! But think we got there in the end 😮‍💨

[@sneakygit2430]

Such a lovely couple! I love watching your very honest portrayal of boat life. Currently saving so one day I can do the same.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much!! 🥰 We do our best to show ups and downs! Good luck with your boat journey! It’ll probably happen sooner than you think!

[@chrismoon7518]

The belt squeal will ease as the engine warms and everything expands with the heat to take up the slack. It will return as the engine cools: give it a couple of weeks and retension them. Water or oil on the belts will also make then slip and squeel.

[@BoatTime]

Ah thank you for that! That makes a lot of sense as the sqeek does stop after a while 😊

[@garyandbethhodges6668]

Hi Amy and Wes, we have been full time in skoolies (converted school buses) since 2017, currently 2/3 done w our 3rd build. We love your channel! We've been catching up since the beginning of your travels while we've been isolating in our bus with Covid for the past 10 days, so we def felt your pain when you were locked down, lol! Much love to you both.

[@BoatTime]

Wow, thats amazing! Skoolies/van life is something on our travel bucket list for sure! Thanks for watching and hope you both feel better soon 🤗

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Brilliant Amy and Wes. Well done to you both for getting the engine service done. It must be a great relief to get it out of the way. Glad you’re on the move now. Must be nice to cruising again. Take care. Nick

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much Nick! ☺️ feels sooo good to be seeing new sights again! Can’t wait to share it all with you 🤩

[@loraineh59]

Well done you guys..........weeeeeeed I remember someone said disposable nappies were good to soak up water xxxx

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for watching!! 🥰

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Absolutely awesome. So brave with the service. Well done and big hugs to Rufus. And best wishes in the new job too.

[@BoatTime]

Yay!! Thank you so much! 🤗🫶🏻💕🐕

[@Mark-mz3fi]

Not sure if someone’s explained this as I’m not looking through all the comments lol but when your belts squeak they are slipping and this causes them to get warm which does actually stop them squeaking because when the rubbers warm it grips better but slipping isn’t a good thing as it can cause the belts to snap when its bad. You need to slightly tighten your belts a bit more till they stop squeaking. Other than that you did a good job.

[@BoatTime]

Oh that's really useful information thank you!! We didn't realise that was the case. Thanks!!

[@bluedeva]

Get in! You did it! Bless poor Wes he really suffered The “thingy” thing is fantastic I totally understood everything you explained it so well 🤣😂 You both teamed up brilliantly to get that engine happy again. Crisp Sarnies are the best! Congratulations on finally being able to have your perfectly frothy drinks with your fantastic new electric set up. Hope you’re proud of how much you’re both achieving with your lovely floating home 🤗🤗 PS potato fritter is called a potato scollop in the north west and in Crewe they call them a smack 😳(I was too scared to say it but thankfully the lovely lady understood 😂) 🤗🤗

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much!! Always using the most technical terms 😅 A potato smack 😂 love that!

[@bluedeva]

@@BoatTime exactly 😆 thing, thingy and things is by far the most technical 😉only true experts will be able to understand 😆 have to admit I was hoping someone in the queue at that chippy ordered a potato smack whilst I was there just to prove the lady behind the counter was right 🫣

[@ronnielloyd4676]

My parents had a chip shop in Liverpool and we called them potato scollops. They are gorgeous :P

[@carolinefiler5506]

We’ll done you two, but what a job. It feels great tho doesn’t it when you’ve accomplished something. We really enjoyed the vlog take care

[@BoatTime]

For sure 💪🏻 so glad we gave it a good go! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@dalerex7904]

You need to buy an oil filter wrench...they make the job so much easier.

[@BoatTime]

Yep, on the shopping list for sure👍🏻

[@kenmackenzie7338]

MMMM potato fritters, now I am hungry. We do them up here in Scotland and yep they're great.

[@BoatTime]

Cant beat a good potato fritter!

[@Cryten100]

Love this video, so funny and so honest. Love following your journey. Keep them coming.

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much!! We love having you along with us ☺️❤️

[@animallover4955]

Where I am potato fritters are called potato cakes or scallops depending which state you’re in.❤ we also have battered chips!

[@jongriffin-u8v]

Well done you 3, Next service will be easier now you've done it once. Well supervised by Ruffus :-) x

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@MyChannel-di2ho]

The fritter is also in Wigan.... called a "battered smack" .... they are very yummy.. lol

[@BoatTime]

oooo love the name haha!! They need to have them everywhere

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

You 2 are amazing. You should be so proud you did the engine service yourself, especially with no correct tools. I look forward to seeing your weekly vlogs. See you really soon I hope ( if I dare say hello to you cos like I said on your live vlog I’ll be star struck when I do see). Take care. Phil ❤️

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much Phil! It might be abit easier next time we have some proper tools haha 🛠 Aw yeah, Crick soon! For sure come and say hey 😊 Its only us haha!

[@ronlindemann9875]

Oh my God I freaking love you guys you are both a hot mess I am rolling on the floor laughing please do not misunderstand me I love you guys I follow you guys but this shit was hysterical

[@BoatTime]

Hahaa! We love this comment so much! Thanks for watching Ron, glad you enjoyed 😃😍

[@mikegbrozzy]

Hey guys great job on the engine service. Hats off to you both for jumping right in and getting it done ✅ nice one👍 🛥 🇨🇦

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much!! 😊 glad we gave it a go!

[@ChamPain1]

What an amazing vlog!! I have to admit i laughed so much during this vlog. Poor Wes! You two are just such amazing people and i hope all the best for you! Exited for you’re new adventure! This week has been amazing because i finally restarted Drag! It has been great and the amount of money is absolutely terrific! Thank you, keep up the amazing work!! Till next week!!💖💖

[@BoatTime]

Haha glad you had a laugh! We laughed loads filming it too 😂 that’s so sweet thank you! 🥰 Oooo amazing!! That’s so exciting!! Congrats, hope you get lots of bookings and keep smashing it 💃💋💕

[@MakingNewMemories]

Lots to celebrate - first engine service and Wes's new job! 👍 We love your positive outlook on life and that you're just going for it! ❤️ And it wouldn't be a Boat Time vlog without.....chips!🍟🍟🍟

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much! 🥰☺️ you are so kind! Chips to celebrate always 😂🍟

[@aidenfindlay7681]

You get the potato fritters up in Yorkshire too, they're called potato scallops. Also well played on the service, it's cool to see you both getting handier with every episode!

[@BoatTime]

Down south there’s none 😢 gonna miss em! Aw thanks! We feel like we are 10% better at stuff 😂

[@RCKennington]

We have them in New Zealand but we call them potato flips

[@dalerex7904]

You should buy an oil filter wrench...they go on the end of the filter and make the job so much easier.

[@BoatTime]

Deffo plan on getting one for next time for sure! Thanks for watching 😊

[@countbasingstoke]

Angel. You could easily get that arial whole re welded. They’d tack a circle ⭕️ inside then weld along edge then sand and then spray. I’m sure it’s possible?

[@BoatTime]

Ah thank you! That’s really good to know 😊

[@MommaRose956]

Game dev? Uh huh? And what games should I hold Wes accountable for???? I got some old lady gamer rage happening! 😂😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

[@BoatTime]

haha! He worked previously on the Hitman franchise and a game called Sackboy A Big Adventure ☺️

[@MommaRose956]

@@BoatTime Not gonna lie, I’ve been wanting to play hitman, right now I’m just so disappointed in Bethesda I’m taking a break, on the canals! Hugs to you guys!

[@BoatTime]

@@MommaRose956 ah, bethesda aren’t related to hitman I don’t think? but that’s understandable! the games industry can be horrible at times

[@MommaRose956]

@@BoatTime I had my hopes and dreams for Emerson wrapped up in Starfield. The disappointment is making me take a break. 😂😂😂

[@helenajardin2484]

What a great video! 😍The self servicing of the engine looked so difficult, well done for completing it!! 👏👏👏 and congrats to Wes on getting a new job!

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so so much!! 🥹💕

[@BenandEmily]

😆 This had me in stitches...Great video guys 🥰

[@BoatTime]

Aw thank you for watching!! 🥰🫶🏻

[@glynnisross7974]

Congratulations on successfully completing your first service and seeing you starting your travels. Onwards and upwards!

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for watching! We are glad we gave it a go and feeling good to be on the move again! 🎉

[@DavidBriggsAdventures]

You really need a good tool set. A socket set is a must. Buy them with a swivel head. British engines are notorious for wonky angles. We bought a swivel heat set from northern tool for restoring our 72 MG Miget. You're looking at spending around 100 quid for a decent basic tool set and a tool box. Your alternator belt need not be VERY TIGHT. Place a palmed hand under the alternator and pull upward until firm but not stretching force. Use a ratchet ready to tighten the tension arm first to hold in place then the pivot bolt while applying light tightening pressure.

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for the tips 😊 we do plan on getting a much better kit!

[@chrismoon7518]

If you dont have an oil filter wrench try wrapping sand paper around the filter and unscrewing by hand: unless its crazy tight that always works.

[@BoatTime]

Ahh why didn’t we think of that! So smart! Thank you 👍🏻

[@robbieroberts2486]

That was Wilko in Sutton i reckon 🕵🏻‍♂️

[@BoatTime]

Love a good wilko!

[@garycharlesworth1414]

Hi Guy's, Well done on your engine service, you did a good job and should be proud of yourselves! Good luck on your new job Wes, I'm sure you'll be fine. Looking forward to your new travels and adventures!! take care and stay safe!!!

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much Gary! 🤗😊

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

Great work Amy and Wes!!!! So excited that you were able to do it yourselves. Congratulations on your new job Wes. I am sure you will do fine. 😊

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@sheilajoseph9953]

You both are so adaptable and have a go at anything. Great vlog on your engine service. I totally agree Wesley I like the traditional boat purely because engine easier assessable, plus one can dry clothes in engine room. Well done on changing the oil filter. At least next service will be easier. ❤

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much 🥰 have a lovely weekend!

[@wdoll3783]

Hi Amy & Wes , I just watched another KZbinr Narrowboat Florence Rose. Rob do his Engine Service it is vlog #55 Narrowboat Mini Engine Service Grand Union Canal. Maybe you would be interested in watching it. And at the end I believe he said a shop charges $300 to do a Engine Service so that's great you saved money doing it on your own great job !! PET Rufus & Rupey for me. Take Care and Safe enjoyable Crusing to all of you ❤ 😊

[@BoatTime]

Oo will check it out thank you! 😊 That’s good to hear, we are glad we gave it a go! Pets all round for sure 💕🐕🐰 Thanks for watching!!

[@tonycarter3756]

What an epic ! I’d have abandoned ship and sought the nearest pub .lt sounded like Rufus was sending you waves of sympathy,l know how he felt 🙏

[@BoatTime]

Haha we were close a couple of times! 😮‍💨 thanks for watching 🥰🐕

[@terryparr6214]

Oil filter wrench

[@forresteralex]

Next time when you do a fuel filter change use a sandwich bag to take it off your find it easier... Also give a tighten on your engine mounts every now and again where your engine vibrates sometimes they work them self's loose...

[@BoatTime]

Ah yeah, not sure why we didn’t do that with the bag haha! At least we know for next time Thank you 😊🫶🏻

[@kevinlloyd3000]

Well done guys. Job well done, Did i see a sign for Bentinck Colliery from my home town of Kirkby on the trip in the car? Just wondered if i was seeing things lol with you being over Langley Mill way

[@BoatTime]

Probably was around Kirkby on the bus yeah! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@gazzasbike]

Well done both on the service, best of luck with the new job also Wez

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! 😊

[@rossrowntree5905]

Please buy chain grips 😁

[@BoatTime]

Haha yes deffo need one!

[@animallover4955]

When you don’t or can’t light the fire put your oven on low for warmth.🎉

[@janecox4173]

you have made me want to take my boat to sandiacre as i used to live there. love it around those parts. nottingham and derbyshire....th est places to live with lovely people. liverpool another great place x

[@BoatTime]

We really enjoyed the Erewash canal! Would definitely recommend a visit 😊 The Langley mill basin is nice, and sandiacre is really lovely! We can’t wait to visit Liverpool! X

[@Multipleimaging]

Great vlog guys, a rollercoaster of emotions but you absolutely nailed it. It’ll definitely give you the confidence to tackle more jobs though. I’m off for a potato fritter or two now 😊

[@BoatTime]

Yeah we are so so glad we gave it a go! 💪🏻 We feel like we know our engine so much more now Hope you enjoyed 😍

[@johnallen148]

Hi Amy Wes,look hear you tow place please get a set of spanner’s then you won’t slip of the nut and hurt your fingers also it will stop you damaging the nut a adjustable spanner is ok for a emergency 🆘 also get a set of soakers and a strap wrench them tools should see you through most jobs on the boat ,congratulations Wes on starting a new job hope all goes well for you ,you know what they say Amy a change is good as a rest and it’s right believe me ,got to say Wes your Air filter sure was do for a change long time since I seen one as dirty as that one I hope you cleaned the filter housing out the new air filter will give you more miles to the gallon and your engine will run a lot better ,the Belts especially on the alternator wants to be tight as you can get them you will find out if it’s tight enough when it has to change the battery’s but I admire you two for trying to do everything yourselves get a Manuel as well lots of good information,sorry if you think I’m going on a bit but after working on boat engines for over 40 years I think I know a little bit about serving a engine lol ,how’s the rabbit doing not seen it lately,Amy you will have muscles 💪 like a weight lifter with winding the paddles on the lock gates open them now pumping oil out well done you ,Wes well if you not got the strap wrench improvise with a hammer and screwdriver lol you should always but a drop of oil on the rubber seal ,you both look so happy when you finished the oil change,tip get some puppy training pads to but in the bilge they work wonders ,this blog has been absolutely stunning with the laughs and nearly tears lol 😂 love you guys ,till next time take care keep yourself safe enjoy your trip .John 💪💪🤞🤣😘🌞🙏🌹🥂🥂🤫🧸🧸👀👀

[@BoatTime]

Thanks for your comment and your brilliant tips!! We did clean the air filter housing and deffo need to get ourselves some better tools! 🛠 Rupey the rabbit is doing really well, you will see him in tomorrow's video! he is very happy 😊🐰 Take care John! 🤗

[@johnallen148]

@@BoatTime Thank you for such a friendly reply you lovely people 💕

[@markpalethorpe6526]

Hi Guys Great vlog as usual 👍 Great to see you wearing the correct gloves and using the spill pads 😎 I will get you a filter band wrench for your next service it will be so easy then and Wes won’t pull his shoulder out 😂😂 Good to see you having a go 😎 I do that work professionally and I think you did ok for your first time and it was fun to watch 😎 Keep safe and going forward in your life Mark tray Jasper 🐶

[@BoatTime]

Thank you SO MUCH! As always! Couldn’t have done it without you 🤗 We have got one on the list next time we come across a tool shop 👍🏻 will be much easier next time hopefully haha & yay! That’s good to hear, we will be professionals one day 😂 Hugs to Jasper! 🐕

[@bigbearccoffin]

Filter wenches for oil filter an fuel u should drain that water separater fuel filter once a week to get water out of it i would send u some that i dont use anymore but i dont know how to im in the u.s

[@davidcharleston1314]

Done great first time engine service mabey you got a spot of diesel on belts any oil on belts ect will make them slip and squeal am sure messaging narrowboat will hes a great guy down your neck of the woods if he's not in your area at time he'll talk you through it but well done guys superb 👍

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! Ah that could be why it’s squeaking actually because it’s only for the first 10-15 mins Thanks for watching 😊

[@ebujvt65]

I believe there are wrenches for that. A strap that goes around the part and a handle to twist it off.

[@BoatTime]

Yes deffo want to get one! 👍🏻

[@TillerQueen]

Amazing engine service skills!! Next time will no doubt be much easier! good luck on the new job too, Wes. I got a "vibe" about Wes' job and thought it was something like mine (I'm a software engineer). 😊

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! 🥰🫶🏻 Oooo that’s so cool! Yeah very similar industries 😊

[@jillipepper5353]

Keeping the stern gland well filled stops the leaking? I heard someone a couple other boaters say that, I have never had a boat of my own so don’t really know. Great job doing the service and congratulations on the new job Wes, fingers crossed you will be very happy there🤞. It’s always scary to change jobs but you’re obviously very talented or you’d not have been at your previous job as long as you have👍🏻.Have a wonderful summer of cruising. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@BoatTime]

Yes that’s right 😊 the stern gland greases the propeller so it helps prevent the leak! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@johnespinoza7730]

Hi been watching recent videos and subbed the other day. I want a narrow boat but don’t know how that’s gonna happen 😂 but still watch videos and you two are comical and grate to watch. That looks like the wilko in Arnold? I’m from Nottingham top valley and looks familiarly like Arnold lol.

[@BoatTime]

Ah welcome! thank you so much 😊👋🏻 Not Arnold, but not that far away 😉 Near manny t if you know it haha!

[@DaveHenry-mort8088]

So you know your yellow M&M's bag where did you get it? I got mine from a visit to the M&M store in Orlando and I've never seen anyone else with one :-) Love the Vlogs and well done with the engine service just remember to do them on time ;-)

[@BoatTime]

We got ours from the m&m shop in London I believe! Had it years 😂 Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@enniscorthyboy]

Get a filter wrench!!

[@BoatTime]

On the shopping list for next time for sure 👍🏻

[@anthonydearden9549]

you can get a filter strap type tool for undoing filters it makes life much easier

[@BoatTime]

On the shopping list for next time for sure 👍🏻

[@Cat-ni6fm]

I second that suggestion! It is almost a necessity for changing the oil filter.

[@talesfromthetiller]

Great vlog as alwasy and love you guys, just a cople of suggestions if I may. Have you also changed the gearbox oil as this would normally be changed at the same time? The Wasp filter is a stainless steel element and can be washed in clean diesel a few times however, for £30 I have just replaced mine. Congrats to Wes on the new job, hope to meet you again on the cut sometime. 😉👍

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!! We haven’t actually done the gearbox oil. We know it doesn’t need changing quite as often but it’s on the list! Yeah we realised you can actually take the whole water separator off but felt that was maybe pushing it for our first service 😂 thank you for the well wishes! Give us a toot if you ever cruise past again! ❤️

[@donnabarnes4930]

juat working my way through all your videos and you said you cant get a potato fritta in most parts of the UK. if you ask for a potato scallop you should still be able to get them in most chippy's :) i have watched a lot of your more recent vlogs but im just going back and watching from the start now

[@BoatTime]

They seem to be a mainly midlands and northern thing! We are missing them down south haha. thank you for watching them! 😊

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Might get a slight squeak off new belts….bit of WD40 spraying on the belt might help….socket set and spanners be better than adjustable….well done guys

[@BoatTime]

Ah that’s reassuring! Thank you for watching 😊🤗

[@heatherlemon6317]

What kind of games do you work on Wes?

[@BoatTime]

Wes has previously worked on Disney Infinity, Hitman 1 & 2 and more recently Sackboy A Big Adventure 😊🎮

[@heatherlemon6317]

@@BoatTime nice I will have to play them thank you

[@EDOOB]

I'm in me mum's car. Broom Broom.

[@BoatTime]

😂😂🚗💨

[@joetaylor7870]

Please get some spanners or a socket set ,ajustable spanners are rubbish they round off the points on the nuts.

[@BoatTime]

Yeah deffo on the shopping list! 👍🏻

[@soulmindshypnotherapyholis4786]

We call them scallops in Yorkshire, not potato fritters.

[@BoatTime]

Ah yes, we used to live in Sheffield! 😍🥔

[@deannamiller205]

No bug screens on boats?

[@BoatTime]

Some do, ours doesn’t 😊

[@anthonydearden9549]

belts should be apprx 1/4 inch of playshould be about right

[@BoatTime]

Thank you!

[@KeithBevan]

if you can find a welder, cut a new hole for that ugly box on the roof and weld a plug into the hole next to the hatch cover. Nothing is unreparable

[@BoatTime]

That makes me feel better! We’ve spoke to a couple of welders and they say the issue is the insulation underneath so fingers crossed we can figure something out! 🤞🏻

[@KeithBevan]

@@BoatTime there is a product here in canada called jb weld. It's in tube that get mixed together. You could use it as it's like metal, then sand smooth. Works on engine blocks so no problems with a roof.

[@jimm7165]

That squeak sounds like a bad alternator bearing or something

[@BoatTime]

It goes away when it’s warmed up so we think it was just new belts 😊

[@cyrilstheone]

11mins 48's in. Dude you look odd with hair 😂

[@BoatTime]

I think the pink suits him 😉😂

[@thequietestengine]

its a shame about that bowl. Have you ever looked up the art of 'kintsugi'? It is restoring broken items with gold, and the art of beauty in imperfections.

[@BoatTime]

We did consider it! Would love to do it with something one day 😊

[@garylydement5020]

Poor old Wes, You'd think he was my age the way he was moaning and groaning

[@BoatTime]

😂😂 he’s not used to the hard work haha