The water cap incident - an epic narrowboat rescue mission.

[@andrewkendall]

I know every video these days says "watch until the end”, but with this one, I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you do. I’ve had the final clip with the dramatic music added on my phone for months and I honestly haven’t gotten tired of watching it on loop yet.

[@zeymcdonald207]

Haha. Yes! It's so good 😂

[@gilessmith9917]

For AK to make an appearance online, I knew this was worth it.

[@andrewkendall]

@@gilessmith9917 I hope it didn't disappoint! You have to come see us on the boat once we're a bit closer to London.

[@Out_on_a_Limb_Life]

Epic! Bravo @andrewkendall - who needs TV with content of this calibre available! 👏👏

[@RJ-444]

A vlog or a short documentary film for festivals? The drama, the humour, the ingenuity, the musical score, the jeopardy, the grabber's shocked face and bodybuilder's arms, the impostor cap, the tenacity, the cinematography of that last grab and the tonal colour changes as THE cap rises to the surface... eventual triumph! Award-winning, surely? 🙌 I enjoyed that. 😄

[@krisatomic]

You are tooooo kind, thanks so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@stevenrix7024]

Missing only a clip of the ceremonial screwing back into place of the cap you so painstakingly retrieved… Sorry, I feel very mean saying that!

[@LannaMeggy]

This. Is. THE best docu-drama I've seen in the last 5 years. Jeez. It has trauma, suspense, cliffhangers, false hope, an arc... even the FASHION is good.

[@LannaMeggy]

AND I'M NOT EVEN AT THE END YET THERE'S STILL 10 MINS OF GLORIOUS ACTION TO GO

[@Claudia_K.]

I enjoyed the fashion, too! I would never look this chic on such a mission. 😅

[@maxsouthoz2932]

Epic! I was on the edge of my seat. Heart pounding. 😳

[@MrIstvanc]

Great video! I am from Finland and we have a word for your efforts: SISU. It cannot be translated but according to wikipedia: "Sisu is extraordinary determination in the face of extreme adversity, and courage that is presented typically in situations where success is unlikely. It expresses itself in taking action against the odds, and displaying courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity; in other words, deciding on a course of action, and then adhering to it even if repeated failures ensue."

[@krisatomic]

This is so lovely, thank you ☺️

[@raineysmith3303]

What tenacity! You guys truly deserved no less than a shiny water cap that actually fits.

[@mashamj]

The level of suspense in this video is beyond. 32 minutes ago I didn’t even know what a boat water cap was and while watching I got so invested, I accidentally burned my toast 😂 Great vlog as always ❤

[@krisatomic]

Hahah thank you so much! Sorry about the toast 😂

[@adventures_of_a_dale]

This is a master piece....it had it all!!!

[@krisatomic]

Thank you 🥰

[@rebeccaoloughlin124]

The suspense waiting for you to get it,better then most movies , brilliant 💖

[@omgitspadfoot]

Stoooopppp 😂 The extra footage at the end with the dramatic music was the icing on the cake of this video.

[@howdymartin6258]

Another great episode and - again - such great editing and music ... 32 mins of my life wondering about a water filler cap and I feel it was all worthwhile - thanks folks!

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed it 🥰

[@paulwinskill5810]

Who knew that watching a 32 minute video of recovering 'your' water cap could be as interesting as an underwater wreck exploration... Love it! especially the pint of Guinness towards the end 🙂

[@krisatomic]

Haha, thank you very much! Not an adventure we expected to have, but here we are 😂

[@sienaoverland]

This is why KZbin was invented!

[@krisatomic]

♥️♥️♥️

[@ynys_mon6928]

I just loved this, partly because it stirred up some fond memories. (Why is it with boating that the ‘gone wrong’ incidents stick out as fond memories?) First of losing our water cap overboard on one of our first trips after we’d bought into a syndicate boat. Lucky for us we there was a chandler’s in walking distance. Also memories of my husband fishing around to try to retrieve his specs after they ended up in the water the first time we hired a boat. The boatyard had a handy rake reinforced with mesh…just the right implement. After a bit of raking, my husband found a pair of glasses…unfortunately not his! We gave up at that point and went off to the nearest pub for lunch. Fortunately, the afternoon’s raking session did turn up his specs. Phew!

[@philipcaldwell3187]

Well this tale caps them all!

[@alextothezee]

Upon its release in the Criterion Collection sometime in the 2030s, the back of the case will cite influences like Wes Anderson's whimsy, James Cameron's underwater cinematography, the Blair Witch Project's gonzo filmmaking (particularly with the grabber lit shots), and not one but two Hans Zimmer-esque needle drops. The first being seen in the theatrical release and akin to Cameron Diaz running through the snow into Jude Law's arms, and the second in the Kendall-cut leaning more towards the trailer for Man of Steel.

[@krisatomic]

SCREAMING

[@jeterbarron7526]

IF you turn over the cap you might see a threaded screw where you can put a screw and loop to hold a small chain. The chain should be brass or stainless and be small and long enough to go into the tank. At the tank end a small weight that can hold the cap down. There are other ways to do this. Also one of the small chains that is made of flat links hooked together. Many boat fuel caps have something similar. Hint - don't use a lead fishing weight.

[@bronsont7280]

Third time I’ve watched this episode, and I’m more nervous each time! 😂. But know what brings me back? … Love the pearls! LOL who wears pearls to scoop around in the muck & mire looking for a water cap? Well obviously a classy lady! Love, love, love your videos! Thank you ☺️

[@ravenwing8842]

Well done that man. Andrew Kendall water cap retriever Extrodinaire and Master Grab Handle Operator.❤ Loved this video. The suspense and the frustration! I’d never have had the patience. Despite the cold, I’d have stripped off and thrown myself into the canal, maybe never to be seen again……..It was a team effort. Behind every Great man……❤Again Well done, so relieved for you both.

[@missnobody9985]

The suspense was excruciating ! Your videos are precious there is a John Steed and Emma Peel vibe that I love ❤

[@oldasfolk-km1ov]

absolutely wonderful. cinematic perfection. I am so glad I found your channel. I've watched all the videos a few times now. Always in the evening, always with a cup of tea. Always great! One hell of a story teller.

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much, you’re too kind! Lovely to hear that you enjoyed them ❤️

[@leeharvey8544]

Love your videos - especially this nail biter! Andrew #hero 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thanks for the entertainment 🥰🙏💫

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

So, although this is way late in coming, but, what you need is a clamming rake, it’s a rake with a wire basket attached to it, so you can rake the bottom and pick up and filter sand and smaller things through the basket, getting your (and probably many others) cap back. Simple solution. They do cost $60-$80 U.S. but it would probably be a good thing to have on a narrow boat. Or you could probably build a similar rig with a regular iron rake and some wire if you can’t get them in the UK (although I’m assuming you have clams there so they should be available)

[@pilpelet100]

Wow! I'm so happy that you were able to get it back. Here's a thought for the people who manufacture these water caps - make them with some sort of loose chain to link them with the water filler neck. That way they'll always be attached. Mind you, if that system had applied to your water cap, there wouldn't have been a video! 🤣🤣

[@krisatomic]

They do have chains! Ours was never chained in as the screw for it was snapped off, we’ve not been able to get it out but we’re trying! 🙌

[@slingerland68]

Really love the drum solo music whilst you cleaned the found cap.. loving the tunes:) the cap stuff it’s like raising the titanic !! We might have one in our chandlery… Good skills x

[@krisatomic]

Thanks very much, I really liked that bit as well!

[@inapplicable]

I didn't realise I was holding my breath, until I gasped when you finally grabbed it!

[@krisatomic]

Hahaha THE TENSION

[@zeymcdonald207]

My 15 year old daughter was in the room with me as I watched this. She was typically non chalant about my KZbin viewing. There was even an eye roll moment....but....we both cheered and clapped like loons when you got the cap 😂 I think you now have a 15-year-old super fan 🎉. Fabulous video as always. Loved it ❤

[@krisatomic]

Aww that’s SO lovely to hear, thanks so much 🥰

[@bonniebloomgarden111]

I’ve never left a comment on a video until now. This. Was. Epic. Bravo!

[@krisatomic]

Thank you very much, and very flattered to be your first comment 😊

[@sophie6271]

YAYYYYYY You found it. I loved watching this, I was cheering you on the whole time!

[@baldymagoo]

Utter pair of Maniacs, Loved it.

[@peterrowe3475]

Loved it guys, I guess you could call that cap then.

[@kimmiles5619]

I just held my breath! The suspense x

[@azzytwoz]

I know loosing the water cap was really really really annoying but, if Carlsberg did exciting narrowboat vlogs, this would be the one 😂😂 oh, the tension! Brilliant! Great music, too 😅

[@krisatomic]

Thank you very much, high praise!! 🥰

[@jakeedwards6773]

I really felt your pain. When we had not long had our boat last year, a freak of events saw our pump out cap end up in the river trent. Again magnet did not work and we had no net or camera etc. The chandlery at our marina only had the full housing for sale, no spare caps and it was late on a Sunday afternoon. We had no idea if a vaccuum toilet could function without a cap on the tank and we didn't want to risk splashback so a costly £50 mistake for us - but at least the standard cap fitted our boat. I loved watching this video so much, the perseverance and igenuity.

[@krisatomic]

Argh, what an expensive little mistake for you! Glad to hear we’re not the only ones this has happened to though 😂

[@sallywinkle2155]

Don’t you just love a fairytale happy ending! 😅

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Any tech friends? Maybe have a few spares 3D printed just in case this happens again (touch wood). Or, you could possibly make a “natural” one out of cork. Have it attached to the boat in some sort of way or at the very least attach one of those yellow key ring floats to it - that way you can watch it floating away 🙂 P.s or get a strong neodymium magnet and attach it to the cap, just to make it a little easier if it ever decides to go deep sea diving again. The grabber video reminds me of those underwater deep sea missions. When they collect samples from the sea bed. A Jaques Cousteau voice over could have been very funny. 😂❤

[@krisatomic]

Great idea about 3d printing one actually! Is there some way to scan it in or something, will have to look into that! We’d actually love a 3d printer but no space on the boat 😅

[@ejh5919]

Not been that invested in something I've watched for a long time. Not sure I've ever seen that level of determination either! Very glad it paid off :D

[@krisatomic]

Hahah thank you!

[@AndreasDuessca]

Sensational! The raising of the Titanic has nothing on this.

[@krisatomic]

Hahaha thank you 🥰

[@Maxiloller]

Oh my ... LoL ... glad you found it in the end 🙂 If you ever need to clean another stubborn dirty cap in the future, I found out that Apple Vinegar and Bicarbonate(Baking powder) works like a charm on metal!

[@mattmcg3760]

Loved the drama in this episode, and the sheer elation! Just as an aside, even though the cap wasn't magnetic, I dare say the internal screw mount probably is. Ahh well, you'll know for 'next time'.

[@krisatomic]

Hopefully never again!!

[@2gray2care]

“To the pub!” Well done, indeed. The Dad Joke was first-rate. The drama was epic, and quite satisfying. If KZbin has a Bafta, or Academy Awards…

[@krisatomic]

Hahaha thank you. And FINALLY someone appreciates my quality jokes 😂

[@confidentsmile1773]

The end is totally the highlight, the dramatic music when the treasure is finally discovered and breaks thru the water barrier. Just love it hahaha

[@krisatomic]

Haha thank you :D

[@markbaker8894]

Good effort all round. However for the sake of being a little cold for a few minutes I'd have been in. 🤣🤣🤣

[@krisatomic]

This is a spoiler, but having been in the water since, I would choose the grabber every time 😂

[@Idle-Days]

Now you have your cap back don't forget to fit a safety chain using the small retaining screw on the underside of the cap.

[@krisatomic]

The screw has snapped off inside thread on the cap unfortunately, so we’ve never had it chained on since we got the boat. It might be possible to drill it out, but until then it’s just being extra careful 😅

[@vickiturner9392]

Oh dear what a mission. So glad you got it back. Can you drill a hole through it and thread a heavy piece of rope through it and tie a large knot so it can’t come undone and then screw it on to something. Is it not steel??? So pleased for you!!❤️❤️

[@krisatomic]

It has a screw for a chain to keep it attached, but the screw has snapped off at some point before we got it, so we might be able to drill the screw out! It’s on the list of jobs 👍

[@edinguy9585]

The suspense was palpable and I actually had empathy for the cap hoping it would be saved,love your videos.

[@krisatomic]

Thank you 😊

[@YaaLFH]

When you stop for a moment to think about it, it's not very surprising that someone else dropped their cap in the exact same spot - your boat is a popular length so there are many that would have the inlet in the same spot when moored there. You have a very nice storytelling style.

[@krisatomic]

Totally, there are probably loads more down there! We did also talk about rocking up to some other water points and going fishing to see if we could find a matching cap by chance 😂 that was plan c!

[@YaaLFH]

@@krisatomic Haha, you should totally do it next time you're filling up and see how many you find! My experience with boats taught me to always have those fiddly bits attached. Can't really go diving for stuff in the middle of a lake or sea 🤣 good thing the canals are shallow.

[@stevenrix7024]

Such a daft place to put the water inlet, totally asking for the cap to fall in! Now I know why hire boats tend to have two side compartments at the front, one of which contains the water inlet. You just drop the cap down in the compartment (anywhere) and it has no chance of escaping!

[@YaaLFH]

@@stevenrix7024 Daft? That's where the water tank is, right below the well deck.

[@stevenrix7024]

@@YaaLFH Sure, the tank is down there. But the hole that you pour water down, to fill the tank, doesn’t have to be mere inches from the edge of the boat!

[@bethiakittify]

That was just wonderful!

[@krisatomic]

Thank you 🥰

[@ClareHenney-hd2hy]

Well done you guys!!! Determination & patience 10/10 . Excellent video again!! Music to it was also perfect 👍 Best vlog as always. Absolutely bloody brilliant!!! Xx

[@krisatomic]

Thank you for your lovely comments 🥰

[@Joe-yb9gu]

I enjoyed the drama! But somehow let down not viewing the rescued cap being screwed into its rightful place. I can only imagine.

[@krisatomic]

@@Joe-yb9gu 😂 it is in the next vlog!!

[@georgieboy1427]

Well done ! Has NASA been InTouch for the next Moon shot...? Great "Grabber " best wishes

[@krisatomic]

Hahaha 😂

[@PinkLittleElephant]

Amazing perseverance… the grabbing at the end was sooooo frustrating to watch 😊 An alternative for the camera rig might be a £25 endoscope inspection camera.

[@krisatomic]

Oooooh great suggestion for an endoscope camera, that could come in useful for all sorts of boat nooks and crannies actually 👀

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

I would suggest getting a non-ferrous magnet and epoxy it to the inside of the cap so that if it ever happens again you can easily magnet fish for it. (Obviously you don't want to put steel that could rust in there).

[@krisatomic]

That’s a good idea! If we can’t get the chain back on we’ll try something like that.

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

@@krisatomic Ah, it has a fixing point for a chain? I didn't see that.

[@johncrow2457]

wow what an effort well done for getting back and setting up the grabber, a lot of effort. I'm pretty sure I would have just jumped in with a diving mask and big torch when it fell overboard. nevertheless, gripping until the end ! 🙂

[@sallysmith9064]

Brilliant! In awe we empathised, we laughed, we held our breath...

[@krisatomic]

Thanks so much, that’s lovely to hear 🥰

[@marabaum7065]

From the moment you finally got it I couldn’t stop smiling 😄 such a great video!

[@krisatomic]

❤️😊

[@LifeInChrono]

Burrr - Brings back bad memories ! The (specially turned/milled - "one of a kind" ) Tiller brass fell of my boat (whilst underway) - I spent almost an hour up to my chest , in my underpants, walking around in freezing canal water (& deep silt ) , I eventually gave up ... and stepped on it walking back to the narrowboat .. sometimes you just have to bite the bullet & get in :-)

[@sarahboatwright3809]

You need frame the brass one to remind you of your triumph over adversity

[@krisatomic]

Totally!!

[@timfowler5914]

OMG that was epic

[@krisatomic]

😊 😊 😊

[@andymc97]

Fantastic, it was like will he get it or won't he , in the end it was a triumphant yes ! 😂🍻

[@krisatomic]

💪💪💪

[@yasminsgreatescape]

Absolutely loved the grabber review at the end too. I can’t believe how much I enjoyed this video. The storytelling was awesome 😊

[@wendycrooks875]

That was brilliant, what patience you both had! Full marks for this one. We had a lovely meal in The Boathouse during the week before we actually got our boat launched.

[@krisatomic]

Thanks Wendy! ❤️

[@mhspear]

we know your pain. We do NOT have a boat, but a 40' fifth wheel that we tow with and hdt. Truck holds 200+ gallons of diesel. One time we went to fill up and grandson forgot to put cap back on. Didn't find out till we got home. Regular replacement caps were around 40-50 usd. and I got a wild hair and said has to have a safety chain. We got new ones, both tanks, cost us $45 each. The reason I am commenting is when you showed your cap, I saw a nut or something on the inside. I would suggest a piece of stainless chain and a piece of stainless bar. Stainless so won't mess with your water. just slip the bar down until it grabs inside of tank, then you will never loose it again cause the bar and chain will keep it from going anywhere. and by the way, I lost a boat fuel cap once, duck taped my grans strainer to a boat hook and finally got it..got my butt reamed too, for dirtying her strainer.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Impressive ingenuity and tenacity! Much kudos :bow of respect: Edit: And the epic Heroic Redux at the end was amazing :)

[@suzannemcanulty7302]

Love this! I was soo invested! Lol 😂

[@krisatomic]

❤️❤️❤️

[@w00dsaraw00d]

Miracles do happen!! This is the stuff that can really make you feel alive, I love it.

[@krisatomic]

☺️☺️☺️

[@illtudjames]

Hilarious. Fantastic video!

[@krisatomic]

Thank you 😊

[@illtudjames]

@@krisatomic you have such a lovely voice!

[@bobbing_along]

Omg such a fantastic video, absolutely love your storytelling. And so glad your grabberfrog managed to get the right cap in the end!!! 🐸

[@krisatomic]

Thank you very much 🥰🥰🥰

[@bretkane2201]

Easily the best narrowboat channel on KZbin! I was on the edge on my seat for this episode. Cheers!

[@krisatomic]

Wow, thanks so much! 🥰

[@jennirose]

You know that scene at the beginning of Titanic where they're using the underwater robot to find the safe? All I could think about once we got the grabber's-eye-view 😂

[@krisatomic]

Hahah yes!

[@alisongalloway1455]

Can't believe I watched it all the way through lol. I would have jumped in. Very funny. You can now go treasure hunting.

[@krisatomic]

We figured it will come in useful again! You never know what you might need to grab 😂

[@coolhand66]

The first thing about her learns always put the water cap in your pocket or your fuel cap or are you clean out app now some people get caps that are attached with heavy duty attachment to the boat so it can't go overboard. Also very important your keys put your keys with a float if you don't we will find one day you'll have your keys in your hand and oops right in the drink and if you just put the float on your keys you have been able to get your keys it happens to every Booter not just Canal boats every motor in the world has had this problem the other thing you want to get it's a dehumidifier it's called a golden rod and if you put two or three in your boat what it'll do is he'll set up a just warmth in like closets and closed areas I don't keep mold from farming they're really good that's one of the other things about having a boat

[@Lea-RubyOverDiamond]

Peril!!!! I couldn’t believe you went the to pub, would have to go home to check it was THE ONE. Still need the satisfaction of seeing it screwed in successfully (filth I know!).

[@krisatomic]

Haha! I actually forgot I had footage of screwing it back in, but I found it now I’m editing the next one so I’ll make sure to add it in for the completionists 😂

[@Lea-RubyOverDiamond]

@@krisatomic ah, now you have a teaser for the next in the series!

[@davidsmeaton3082]

Fabulous. I always enjoy watching your videos

[@krisatomic]

Thank you David 🥰

[@sandiebro2837]

EPIC 🙌

[@lizzyrussell4164]

EPIC!! My heart was genuinely thumping at all the failed grabbing .

[@krisatomic]

🥰

[@zagcatt]

Feel your pain, I lost a coppery one at the exact same spot ! Never found it . Reckon some bugger nicked it .

[@krisatomic]

hahaha 😅

[@NarrowboatWill]

Even though you spent all this time and effort trying to find the cap its still easier than replacing the nossle. That would be a mare. Great vlog over something so simple.

[@krisatomic]

That’s what we thought! Thank you 😊

[@sarah.sparkles]

Love this! It’s like a Mission Impossible film 👍🏻

[@cmelodysax]

Heheh, fun... Maybe stick something to the cap that your magnet will pick up ?

[@krisatomic]

If we can’t get the chain back on, that’s a good idea!

[@lizsaxe1390]

So stressful....had to go to the end before I could watch the whole video....good job Andrew!

[@krisatomic]

❤️❤️❤️

[@devasurfer]

Wonderfully filmed as usual. How to make an exciting film about a water filler cap!

[@krisatomic]

🥰

[@angelicavis]

Funny thing is, the grabber really looks like it has a little face, so it's like someone really strong is holding a rock above their head in the last scene with the cap. Someone wearing long black gloves.

[@krisatomic]

YES this is very important, he looks like a little man with big strong arms in black gloves, I’m glad other people see it 😂😂😂

[@LloydHywelBevan]

Catching up on your channel of exceptional exceptions which also included capturing I don't really know why but a friend's boat along the way, 'Cheeky Pig' 😆 - utter beauty in the makings...

[@krisatomic]

Ahh it’s a small world! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@agfbuilding]

Did the same thing , used an endoscope & lowered myself in & picked it up with my toes 😂

[@krisatomic]

Amazing, love the endoscope idea! If it was a bit warmer I think I would have gone in but I was really hoping to avoid it 😅

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

Brilliant channel. We have subscribed to your lovely channel. Many thanks from Chris and Jane 🎉

[@krisatomic]

Thank so much Chris and Jane ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@JN-dq7cv]

Scrub, scrub, scrub. If I scrub it enough, it'll turn into ours, won't it ? 😂

[@krisatomic]

😅😅😅

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Great vlog, the suspense!

[@patriciarussell5142]

Judy found your Content! Love it!

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

🤩🤩🤩🤩😔 Brilliant! 😊🤗 Kathy

[@krisatomic]

❤️❤️❤️

[@RobinCapper]

An epic tale, beautifully told.

[@krisatomic]

Thank you ❤️

[@flossey100]

Such tenacity!

[@krisatomic]

💪💪💪

[@Natalieplee]

Good grief. Edge of seat stuff 😮

[@krisatomic]

🤠

[@Chris_in_fremantle]

Enthralling viewing 👍

[@krisatomic]

Haha thank you!

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@davidhall4079]

perseverance always pays off 🎉great vlog with a good cliff hanger 😂

[@krisatomic]

Thanks David 🥰

[@Phil-cl5dl]

Awesome, intriguing plot…well done you guys

[@krisatomic]

Thank you ☺️

[@greghilton7797]

Left a bit, up a bit, right a bit, left a bit, down a bit, just grab it. Your not trying, grab it again, grab it. Oh go on! Grab it! Its always the little things that are so important init. 🙃😉😊

[@krisatomic]

😂😂😂

[@amywebb1455]

Wow that was alot of hard work. Amazing that you got it in the end. Could you get magnetic stickers to attach to anything small on boat? someone must have invented an idea to deal with this issue.

[@krisatomic]

There’s supposed to be a chain! But the fastening screw is broken off and we can’t get it out. We’re now extra super careful with it 😂

[@cosmocruising423]

Can’t believe how frustrating that was for you 😂I was stressed just watching this lol 😂