We've Bought ANOTHER Narrowboat!! | First Look At Our New TINY NARROWBOAT! | EP63

EPISODE 63
That's right folks, we've gone and done a mad thing... WE'VE BOUGHT A SECOND BOAT! Watch the vlog to find out HOW and WHY this has happened!! 😄
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[@jaynepearson187]

That’s very nice of you to buy Alan her own boat 😉

[@BenandEmily]

😻

[@DetroitMicroSound]

She owns the big one......

[@MotownJT]

She owns it all

[@robinhall3347]

LOLOLOL!

[@marianela111]

An Airbnb you can tow 😃

[@pattysommers3566]

I love that Benny can find the beauty in anything.

[@beverleyangel-bufton5903]

It comes out in his 🎶 music🎶🎸🪈🪕🍂🍁🌻❤

[@bogus_not_me]

Well, with your teaser that you last posted, I was thinking, " a little one" - but I was NOT thinking "little boat"! Congratulations! I'm sure Benny and you will make this little one a beauty to be proud of!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

You had us all fooled, I never thought about another boat but it’s a great idea, I can’t wait to see the progress unfold. You guys are great and Alan too, he’s the coolest cat, she didn’t like the flute playing, her face shows all her emotions, she was almost frowning. You dad’s food looks amazing!!!xxxx

[@Downarshed]

Love it and love how buzzing Benny is with the boat project. You do bring a smile to my saturdays X

[@cassrailroad5358]

I really love the small boat 🚣‍♀️. Great winter project ❄️❄️☃️. Love Alan’s motor going on 🐈. Really good to see Dad cooking 🍳.

[@ena303]

This is definitely one of my favourite channels on KZbin. 😊✌️

[@gailalbers1430]

… at least my favorite british canal boat channel - discovered only recently . I am living how massively talented Emily & Benny are and how they take everything in stride with good humor and creativity ❤❤❤🎉

[@Rachellovescheese]

A great use of your woodworking skills Benny. What an amazing project! Ideal spot for creating music & beans! ❤️ What will you name your boat of creation? Bingo beans!! 😂 can’t wait for Alan to see it. I think Alan will decide it’s just their boat & want to name it Alan’s Throne! 😂

[@bindatek8801]

I would seriously consider fitting One Rowlock in the outboard bar on the stern. Get one long sculling oar. You could then tow the "butty", moor it while the big boat goes through the lock, and then reset the lock, and "scull" the little boat into the lock. Sculling is a simple process moving the oar side to side whilst twisting it to propel the boat at the same time. This could be easier than carrying a small outboard and mounting it each time. Cheaper than an outboard, and no need to carry petrol. You might also need a rudder (which YOU could make) or a chain being dragging in the water, to keep the boat straight whilst towing, but that can be pulled out to scull the boat. You need to test the little boat FIRST, no rudder, or anything else, see how it tows! Set the new boat up in stages to make sure the method of "propulsion" is both ideal and of course, economical. I would avoid an outboard, with mountings (raising and lowering) that will be pricey! Good luck with the project.

[@winstonsmith8441]

It's going to be great fun! Congratulations to you both. Benny was channeling some Jethro Tull.

[@alysonjwilson]

Lol I thought Jethro Tull he is not … yet!

[@johnsharman76142]

Ian Anderson, what a legend 😊

[@marinacassidy8069]

What a cute boat you could also use it to sell your little vegetables on the towpath love it congrats x

[@gary4983]

"What do you think? Am I silly? Are we crazy? Or, is it the best idea ever?" Go for it, Benny! It will be brilliant!

[@garyedwards6201]

It is a mad and crazy idea at this stage :) but the smile on Benny's face tells you it was worth it

[@thompson309]

It's about time you got Alan her own space, she'll love having her own narrowboat! 😄

[@craigmushens4789]

You are expanding the fleet! Can’t wait until Cantabelle (sp?) and Roisin Dubh meet for the first time! Will Roisin accept Cantabelle as part of the family? 😂

[@Risingstar0324]

Congratulations you two! I am excited for you! Benny might this be a great studio for your music, and Emily, a little workshop for your cute little veggies?

[@BenandEmily]

Thankyou!! Yes thats the sort of thing we're thinking!😀

[@DetroitMicroSound]

This is better news than getting hitched...or making babies.... Damn Benny! You can now tug around a studio, with a STAGE ON TOP!!!!! ...That doubles as a guesthouse....

[@BenandEmily]

Yeyeah!!

[@DetroitMicroSound]

🤣...You must know by now, I never give up.. ❤ @@BenandEmily

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Btw, I didn't mention how happy I am for you all. What a great, and FUN chapter, just beginning in your story! Congrats!!! ❤@@BenandEmily

[@espenboholm1112]

i can believe it! you are both crazy and silly! and it is the best idea ever!

[@adamshuttleworth4796]

Thats my old freinds old boat...!!!! If you want and hand or need advise let me no amigos... adam and brockstar xx

[@bennyjonesmusic]

Yay! Aww thanks Adam!❤

[@michellesivyour7808]

We love the little boat. That embroidered picture of a mallard would be great cleaned up. You could call the boat 'The Mallard'.

[@richardjensen6753]

What kind of stove are you planning on using to heat the boat? Sounds like a cool project to learn new skills on. Thanks, from Kansas!

[@bennyjonesmusic]

Hi Ben here : ) I was thinking a pip squeeze multi fuel

[@WingItVegan]

How exciting for you two! Honestly you guys COULD make a video of you two taking a piece of wood off the wall for 25 minutes and it would probably be pretty entertaining! 😆 Dave's meals look so good - but I didn't catch what the patatas bravas were made of instead of potatoes?

[@WingItVegan]

Never mind! When Dave said "looks the same as a potato" I thought he meant that it was swede or something like that, but I rewatched it and I get it now. Pretty sure I have MASHED potatoes for brains! 😩

[@kimagangobrit4480]

A floating sound room is great idea.

[@dallinaq]

This is such an incredible suprise! So excited that you have got another boat. I've been looking at Wilderness Boats recently. UK based and they sell the vintage mini boats. So lovely. Have lots of fun doing it up and can't wait to see the adventure. Benny, have you ever considered a YT channel of your music? ❤

[@johnthorpe7376]

I'm sure you and Emily will figure out a brilliant paint scheme! Cheers! I can't wait to see your choices.

[@DenaliDad]

It is good to start with a gutted hull. You really can make it “yours.” All it takes is time, money, and energy. A good winter project, too!

[@marccallaghan7997]

I think you had me and a few other people going there 🤣🤣🤣 congratulations! Is it for ben to sleep in when he's been a naughty boy? 😁 glad to see someone else capitalising on the extraordinary blackberry crop we've had this year, I've had some absolute beasts up here...sweet too 👌

[@charlottewilson4680]

Love it. You can have guest or even rent it out for the night.

[@MysticMeg59]

Awww a lovely little Boat Baby … She/he is very cute, and im really looking forward to seeing the renovation :)

[@clintonjthurman]

Excellent idea and an investment in your future. Best of luck, cool addition to your adventures. Cheers from Texas!

[@BrassLock]

Thanks for putting a continuous smile on my face the whole way through the episode 😊 A cute addition to your family.

[@JulianMountMusic]

Well, well, well...many people thought there was going to be an addition to your family! I guess, in some way, they were right! All the best to you all for this new project. xx

[@stick10001]

What brand of juicer are you using please? Congratulations on the new boat!

[@anniejones1839]

Im well green with envy.....the new boat looks perfect. Love Bennys optimism and keenness to learn new skills. ❤

[@JohnYoung-m4j]

Hi guys, going back through your videos I know now why you bought the little narrow boat. What’s a butty is it some sort of sandwich? Anyhow it looks like an excellent little buy. Well done guys did it come with a engine? Hey Benny have you ever played the flute? Only it doesn’t sound like it and think of the poor cat who can’t put his legs in his ears 🥴🥴. You guys take me back years with all your enthusiasm fantastic 😂😂. Where are you 2 from ? You sound a bit posh Emily where as Ben sounds a bit different like from well I’m not sure, say a bit of a mixture. Anyhow great video thanks Jon 🇦🇺🙏🙏

[@zoebbb1623]

Ohh what juicer do you have? That looks a great size for my tiny home too!

[@michael769senett8]

OMG, WOW, Captain Pugwash or are you both to young. Good luck This will be fun to watch and give encoragement to you both.😊

[@peterboydell251]

Do remember to put a couple of layers of parcel tape on your battens before spray foaming. It makes getting overspray off them soooo much easier.

[@andyj58]

Hello Ben and Emily. We have just come across your vlog about your new boat. I *think* that it is highly likely that your little boat was my boat that I bought new and named in the mid 1980's 😊. Her name was/is Cantabile (can-ta-bi-lay), a musical term meaning "in a singing style. Do you have her licence number? I will go and search my archives. I also have a number of photos of her being built and lauched which I will hunt out. Given that uou can't have two boats of the same size/class with the same name is highly likely to be her. It would be great to be in touch.

[@tessapetters3936]

So glad your not having a baby, as it would cramp your style and Alan would not be impressed, but who knows, maybe one day , but not right now. LOL.Good luck with BUtty. Sounds great.

[@elelegidosf9707]

Please do feature lots of the boat fitting-out on your channel - it will be very interesting

[@daveallen63]

Don't worry about people wanting to tune out if your content varies. I think I can safely say that unlike some other channels, your viewers just love you guys and want to go along for as much of your journey as you're comfortable sharing. I personally think the new project/expansion boat is awesome and I'd like to see it come together. The difference here (with your channel) is the new boat isn't an effort to create content, it's genuinely just part of your life as it moves forward.

[@vintagevic4593]

Yes, this is my absolutely favourite narrowboat couple channel. There are other channels with more viewers that I find kind of staged. Emily and Benny are just so natural and living a genuine creative life. It’s inspiring how resourceful they both are. I wouldn’t normally be into DIY, but I actually would be interested to see elements of Benny doing up the new boat. As long as Alan still gets a look in 😅.

[@garethross459]

You need to try the chocolate flapjack from the bakery, it’s delish. Seems strange you guys driving around long Eaton, I recognised the fences as you were driving 😂

[@janetemmerick2770]

I love your new little boat ❤, I felt happy and excited for you as I watched you both happy and excited about it . I'm sure you will both make it look amazing xx

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Name contest from r new boat?

[@paulyoung6165]

Hello Ben Emily Alan and your chef LOL, Hope you are all well and coping with this heatwave , What a Great cute little Baby Boat , i love it , such a Great idea , And How exciting your going to renovate your New Baby , Im Looking forward to that , well Thank you for sharing your news , Take care All , 🐈‍⬛🛥 X X

[@frankquevedo3453]

A project worth looking forward to completing. Now family, guest, and ( I have a mum-in-law house in the back of my house) any other use you can think of! Good show!

[@eugenio1542]

Extremely broad minded and hearted narrow boat people. Top 2 favourites ❤

[@MotownJT]

Congrats on the new boat! It’s like a motor home and the runner car. Love to see your progress and finished project! Do you have a name for it?

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Excellent... looking myself to buy a little 12ft butty to tow behind my 30ft boat, but not that many about. Look forward to seeing the results of your fit out.. 🤗😊🥂🍻

[@marksmith6205]

Big News ! Lol I thought you had "tubbed " her . Lol so you've bought a spare room ok. Had me worried for a while. Peace Out ! M.

[@orchidhouse297]

Stay as you are. I love following your lives, and music.

[@MrSheckstr]

First time seeing your channel, and its quite ironic is about one of my top Five ideas to do once a win the lottery and retire part time on the CRT … Buy one narrow boat… and a second smaller one. Dream build a fully diesel electric 50ish ft boat. Diesel electric are diesel generators electric motors … Second boat would be a powered butty with a V notched stern that could be strapped up front… tied alongside, towed behind or even self propelled. Powered butty would have an easily accessible battery bank , could also attach to shore power, or umbilical to main boat. Main boat would also have a charging bank where depleted batteries from the butty would be hooked up for independent charging

[@declanclegg12]

That's the last time I watch your video's at 4.30 am, As now I'm starving looking at all that good food 😊 keep up the great vlogs ❤

[@gilliannash4944]

Jethro Tull vibes in this one! I’m in the midst of converting a school bus into a housebus - so I know the feeling well of being excited about the project but not quite knowing about the logistics and occasionally wondering if you’ve lost your mind…

[@lexheath8276]

LovE you two. My wife and are off grid, Wyoming & Alabama. Living on boats must be a hoot. Adieu

[@sparsh415]

I was going to say your Boat is your new Baby. lol You could call it Nugget: small and compact but lovely on the inside. 🙂

[@Mark-ct5dh]

I thought either a nine months issue or a wedding. A second boat never crossed my mind! I too think Alan is such a neat cat!

[@edwardkrarup8816]

It looks like a very exciting project that little boat I would love to do something like that. It could also be your prison cell after you've had an argument somewhere to go😂😂😂

[@KateAshworth]

I'm a bit behind on videos as i went back to watch from the very beginning, but I'm intruiged to know if you ever do want to expand your human family and have kids together? 😋😊

[@edwardkrarup8816]

It's a shame you didn't put some rust treatment on before you painted the red oxide on. My experience with red oxide the rust will always come back through. 😢

[@mv4463]

Id love to come and get a mini narrow.. i alredy used to 20 ft camper in usa. So thing would be fun.. great buy.. enjoy the build❤

[@stevescott245]

Just found your videos. I'm hooked already. Looking forward to seeing the little one come together.

[@goleafsgo8496]

Bennie reminds me a bit of the proverbial old dog "Squirrel" and off he goes in a different direction forgetting what his original task was? 😂 should prove interesting ..... no disrespect Bennie the world needs dreamers as well!

[@flatworm00]

LOL...well this should be interesting! I really enjoy your videos.

[@alysonjwilson]

Oh and that slow juicer looks amazing! So compact too!

[@bradzoeclensy7638]

Hi guys, great little project. Please bare in mind if you intend to use her as a butty you will need a rudder and a bigger one than a powered boat. A outboard will give you no steering when it's not running. Don't want you to black the hull then have to grind it off to weld on rudder / tiller mech. You can tow her on very short ropes in a cross formation but it's not practical everywhere. Good luck. Regards Brad.

[@charleswagar7055]

Thank goodness things are not changing, I'd miss ya if you changed everything. I so look forward to your adventures on the canals. A friend in the USA! Keep on, keeping on!

[@EdSmith-wb6lx]

Surprise Surprise. I guess you fooled most people sure did me Little Butty makes a lot of room now for all of life's extras that we seem to gather plus a music room for Benny so Alan does not need to hear the flute. so just keep teasing us with little views on the progress what ever it will it becomes Emily sure looks exited and Benny looks pleased to hone his woodworking skills just stay safe as you climb on and of little Butty Ed 40 S of Vegas

[@johncude3256]

You've done well guys. If you think you've done the right thing that's all that matters. Life's short,enjoy it.

[@racebanning6390]

THATS AWESOME!!!! THE HULL IS DONE, THE INSIDE IS READY TO BUILD, AND AN OUTBOARD, EASY, AND YOU CAN TAKE YUR TIME... HOW FUN. ENJOY THE NEW ADVENTURE!! GOD BLESS.😋😋👍👍

[@suzannemcgill7169]

Love the channel x what make is that slow juicer, I’ve been looking for a decent one for a while - thanks 😊

[@jezabellum]

What a cute little boat! Canterbury Bell? Adorable name if you keep it. Hmmm, I say paint her baby blue! Because she's a little baby boat named after a flower already, makes sense and it would be so pretty. 🥰

[@shirleyedwards3801]

Lovely surprise, I want to help you, a nice Autumn outside and winter inside jobs

[@terrystevens5261]

That looks a sound little boat. i noticed the heavy objects like the disc brakes on the floor, how do you calculate the amount of ballast you require to maintain a shallow draught ? also do you have to have a safety certificate before you put it in the water ?

[@plasmaDave]

Oh wow we used to have an ex AA Renault traffic too, so many memories 😊 also spent many a svhool camp at Bala lake.

[@53221carvel]

I love your life and wish I could live it. Canada has no canals so I have to live it through through you. Thank you.

[@lindagrass2715]

Love the small boat!! Ben could make it into a brewery.

[@g.marion5888]

Restoring the small boat will be interesting, but I can't wait to see it painted and what color scheme you decide to go with:)

[@rach.2489]

LOVE that your dad was listening to Jethro Tull!!

[@DanniandJoe]

Can’t wait to see how this turns out!!

[@nancycouch357]

Congratulations on the new boat,you crazy kids ;-)

[@ColinWetherelt]

Brilliant, Benny. Creative people must do. This little boat will do it for you!

[@A-Nobody]

Are you able to stay on that hardstanding site overnight? Benny's going to get a great set of skills doing that little boat. Good luck!

[@hudson01blue]

Perfect to make it into Bennys music studio (man cave)😂😂😂

[@nataliejomoreton]

Love the new mini boat 😊 If you are still at Bala, come by lake vyrnwy ❤ you'll love it.

[@nevillemignot1681]

What is with you narrowboat Vlogers and the thing with small narrowboats?

[@Feistywench59]

This is not what I was expecting 😂😂.Congratulations on your new boat

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you! 🤗

[@simonbiggs9102]

🎉 new boat wow.... that didn't even cross my mind

[@justmeEnglandUK]

How about pushing it . modified V shape back to fit over front of your boat

[@YaaLFH]

So cute! I don't know why but she looks like a Daffodil.

[@paulnolan8056]

Hey guys where is this place you have bought the boat from, I’d love to go there x

[@stephenwise734]

Love that boat! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@gailharris6271]

Not what I guessed but a equally exciting venture 😊😊😊

[@StephenLPhotos]

20:02 I like Benny's "Jimmy Carr" laugh here :)

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@gaz124124]

Hi Guys, what a brilliant thing to do, can't wait to see the finished result

[@martinlittlewood2188]

Good luck with the new project. Exciting!

[@sallyannlidtka7290]

So excited for you both. You look so happy .Great vlog x

[@carolinefiler5506]

Congratulations love it exciting 👏👏👏👏

[@mastercraft5798]

Never a dull moment and always entertaining. Love the new dinghy! 😜