Narrowboat TOUR: a TINY Home Walk-Through with May

Roll up Roll up, it's a tour inside May's tiny home where she walks you through her narrowboat home!
AFERIY 2023 New Portable Power Station:
Same model as in the video: AF-P210, 2400W / 2048Wh
Link: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CDLGTBK4
Original price £1099, now £934.15
15% off promo code: May2400W
100W Portable Solar Panel
Link: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYZB5F2Z
Deal price: £99, now £89.10
Get 10% off: F4S8PHKB
Another model: AF-P110, 1200W / 1248Wh if you need：
Link: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7L1Q48J
Original price £899, now £664.15
15% off promo code: May1200W
If you'd like to support my channel you can buy me a coffee at:
www.buymeacoffee.com/maysayst...
If you’re interested in joining me for yoga classes online, you can find out more at www.wellbeingonwater.co.uk
... and if you're keen to work with me 1-2-1 with wellness coaching, lets start a conversation by email: [e-mail]
For more tiny home boat videos please SUBSCRIBE!
Instagram: / wellbeingonwater
TikTok: / wellbeingonwater
If you have any questions or queries you can email me: [e-mail]
With love,
May

[@neilfoster814]

May is just adorable! A real life countryside gem! 🥰🥰🥰

[@terencecoggin7723]

It looks lovely, this boat was our home for 8 yrs we bought it off Ken Froud in 2009. It was a lovely time of our lives. We got too old for the winter conditions.

[@wellbeingonwater]

NO WAY!! thats sooooo fun yay. You should come visit her

[@lesleyharris525]

Thank you for sharing your home with us, she is beautiful and I hope you will be very happy for a very long time. 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

Youre welcome

[@kathejohnson4241]

Lovely home. Lovely owner. God bless.

[@ollywareing9419]

Perfect!! Well done and thanks so much May x

[@wellbeingonwater]

You're so welcome!

[@johndungworth8464]

Thankyou May, you and your boat brighten my day... X

[@wellbeingonwater]

You are so welcome

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Hello May, Your love for the narrowboat never dies. You've got things well organized.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks pal!

[@grantpowers]

Hey may,,, a little crazy is not a bad thing every once in a while, enjoy the time you have with her, or you’ll look back some day and just say damm😌😌 have a great day today,tomorrow,and beyond❤❤❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

So true! Thank you for saying 😁

[@juliaclapton1141]

What a lovely comment Grant powers

[@wksmartypants]

Amazing scenery........sunshine, greenery, growth....wow🤟

[@wellbeingonwater]

I like three words to describe things, I do that too

[@clivebuckland6902]

Really interesting vlog May. Great to have a tour of your home and an insight of how you are able to live life in your boat. It seems very cosy. Your can do attitude certainly shines through. Well Done May and Thank You

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks clive!

[@gailalbers1430]

This is one of the best boats i’ve had a chance of seeing both in outfit/ gadgets and in layout

[@shogun666able]

What a really great floating home May, all the mod cons anyone could wish for. Really glad the lamp looks like it grew there as it blends in with everything else. So thanks for showing us around as an insight to what a real narrowboat home can be made to look like. (Teddy lamp still up for grabs if you want it) Stay safe and happy.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks again A!

[@iansi]

This is the first of your videos which I've seen, will definitely be woring througj the rest now. I've had a few narrowboat holidays and they've been the nost peaceful and restful I can remember. Your boat looks great and I love it that you've got modern gadgets on it too, as well as the traditional stuff.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Welcome aboard!

[@johnmcnaught728]

You are the Queen of perseverance Thank You for Your inspiration to keepin on. Luv Ya Bye

[@duncanwyer2460]

Thank you May enjoyed that and keep well living in your beautiful home 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you Duncan 😊

[@BenWalkerPhotos]

Lovely house May 😊 thanks for the tour! You look a very talented cook too, that air fryer looks incredible !

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much Ben! 😊 I wonder how those lasagna will turn out!

[@NotMolly-jf2rh]

Such a beautiful space.

[@selwynwarren6397]

Thanks for the show May. When I first went on the canal, in 1992, my first boat was a Colecraft shell, which I fitted out. Colecraft are really good, well-built boats. Nice to see another good one. Sel. NZ

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yeah! thats great. Mines a colecraft, lucky me

[@alanrichardson1672]

May, what a delightful boat, it's a very well appointed liveaboard boat but also very homely. I can fully understand why you love her so much. Take care.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks for saying 😊

[@lornalagerman8410]

What a beautiful home May. Thank you for sharing to your little haven 🙏💚✨

[@wellbeingonwater]

You are so welcome

[@lornalagerman8410]

@@wellbeingonwater I'm absolutely loving the wellbeing on water moniker too. Looking forward to joining you on the virtual mat soon. Have a lovely day ✨💚🌀

[@andymiles0001]

what a stunning home, love the lay out, makes me want a boat more than ever now.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@vickylediard9]

Thanks for sharing a tour of your lovely home x

[@wellbeingonwater]

Youre welcome vicky 😊

[@PickingPaul1]

Lovely boat May and I was impressed with whoever painted that picture.

[@wellbeingonwater]

It's amazing!

[@shreksswamp9001]

Well, I wasn't a subscriber, but when I saw this video come across my feed saying it was a boat tour, and I just love boat tours, I just had to stop by and have a look, and of course, I'm now a subscriber. You have drawn me in and what a lovely narrowboat it is. Bloody big too. Well done and great video. Thanks for sharing! Peter from the Land of Oz!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Welcome aboard! I'm glad I could draw you in haha!

[@billw1266]

Yesterday, for some unknown reason, the algorithm brought up your “Solo Summer Cruise” vlog. So glad it did. The first time we heard about narrow boats was on the Inspector Morse/Lewis/Endeavour shows. Of course, the shows dealt with bodies being discovered caught in a lock, in the reeds, floating face down, or narrow boats set on fire to get rid of someone. But, they did show the locks in operation, albeit very briefly. It looked like a neat way to live a relaxing style of life (except, of course, in Oxford!). Today, my wife wondered what your boat looked like below, and, lo and behold, this video popped up. We’re greatly enjoying your videos and have subscribed.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yay! Welcome aboard Bill!

[@stephenrobbins9901]

That's a very welcoming boat ,looks great thanks for the video ❤😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks for watching!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Love your boat May, thanks for showing us around. No need to apologise for maybe not replying to my comments, I never expect a reply but if you do I am always thrilled tgat you’ve have done. Take care May. xxxx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hey Shirley, thanks so much for your loveliness as always x

[@Rudi-Mhz]

Thanks for showing your World on the Water ! In Germany we call it: Gemütlich or mukkelig! A kind Hello to you from Germany, Rudi 👍

[@wellbeingonwater]

You're welcome, thanks for being here!

[@2KXMKR]

DIY picture frame video in the future, perhaps? Very easy little winter project. Get yourself to a little DIY shop, they should have some wood strips that would be a perfect width. I'm sure B&Q do them too. A piece of hardboard and a little hacksaw, stanley knife and steel rule - dont cut your fingers off! Measure your pictures, apply those measurements to the centre of the wood strip, cut at a 45 degree angle, cut the hardboard to the picture measurements plus half of the width of the wood strip on each side. Bit of wood glue round the edge. Sandwich the picture between the hardboard and strips. Job done! She's a lovely boat. I love the little glimpses of her past life, the exhaust and the classic grandad tobacco tin sorting cupboard, mixed with the new technology of the air fryer and battery pack thing. Just wonderful. Thanks for the tour!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Nice idea! 😁

[@mark-pg5ez]

Hello, May. Thanks for showing us around your lovely home. It’s clear to see you have put a lot of time, energy, and, above all, love into creating such a beautiful place to live.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much!

[@anthonytodd3408]

Hi May🎉 fab video loved it. Tony ❤️xx

[@joroh22]

Such a lovely space, you did brilliantly making it into a home

[@wellbeingonwater]

Wow, thank you!

[@craigwilliams4161]

Thanks for showing your home i a real treat

[@wellbeingonwater]

My pleasure 😊

[@johncampbell4256]

Hi may what a great home you've made for yourself I love it x

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much 😊

[@SaltBayGull]

That’s a cozy engine room, I love that filing system using the cigarette tins! I wonder if it would fit altoids tins, that’s how I keep all my things filed.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Love it!

[@pauldunn1241]

How awesome is your life i am truly in ore. Absolutely amazing love what you do and how happy you are most of tne time. Dont give up and continue what you do absolutely inspirational.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks Paul

[@RoyClare]

Great tour. Lovely home. Thanks 😊🎉

[@wellbeingonwater]

Cheers pal!

[@andrewholloway231]

Thank you for all that you do. And what a lovely boat too 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thank you so much for this Andrew! Big hugs to you !

[@andrewholloway231]

@@wellbeingonwater And big hugs 🫂 for you. Best wishes.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Amazing use of a small space. Really interesting video.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you liked it!

[@365DaysofSilver]

Great video. Thank you for the tour!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TurnedByStuart]

Loved looking around your home May, a great insight into narrowboat home realities and feeds my fantasies of living on a narrowboat, although I've far too much stuff and hobbies to ever realise that fantasy haha. Especially loved that you have an engine room rather than just a pit in the stern, not seen one like that before, would be my equivalent of my shed haha.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Beautiful_world_above]

great boat, a great life, well done.

[@us5wep]

Thanks for the tour. It was interesting to see how things are set up for you.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardallenscroggins9101]

Beautiful boat and it's owner luv videos

[@ShauninParadise]

Stoked to find your channel! I will proofread never live on a narrowboat but I love watching them and dreaming. Also, you’re quite hilarious 😂 subd

[@Martyn2021]

The solar power battery pack, is a real game changer. Think of all the wonderful meal you can make in advance and just warm up over winter. Wellbeingonwater winter soup. As for the water tank I think you can buy water purifying tablets that could be helpful. (If and when you feel like doing that job) it wonderful that you see and share the past, present and future of your boat.

[@wellbeingonwater]

How exciting!

[@stuartmillsom3509]

Thanks for a cool video . Some deff insight in to you and your boat . ❤❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Youre welcome!

[@justitia257]

Beautiful Boat, Gorgeous May

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks!!

[@bernieg6228]

At the beginning of your Video, during our last trip at the Oxford Canal, we moored up at this location twice, going towards Cropredy from there and within a few days, back up again. 2 Hedgehogs, 1 Fox & a Badger showed up at the site both times😁

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww how lovely! the nature around here is amazing

[@M0LHA]

Ah I have the exact same power bank, it's fantastic. I particularly like it has a UPS and an EPS function which is handy. I'm planning to setup a system where I charge it up from solar during the day, then in the evening/night it can power a few appliances for 'free'.

[@wellbeingonwater]

That's awesome!

[@carlosevasion]

Merci pour cette belle vidéo May!. Belle maison!..Carlos🇨🇭..

[@wellbeingonwater]

You're welcome!

[@rendypratama2087]

Nice ❤

[@alianntincancopperkettlebr5414]

Beautiful boat 🙏 well done you ❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you very much!

[@jacquelinehawkins6453]

Love the cooker range whatever you call it taps cool great boat

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks 😁

[@hedebeer1888]

Beautiful May...I love everything on your boat/house. Absolutely super!!! Bubbles, cape Town sa

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Salt_Sirens]

Stunning and beautiful as always 💚

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yes, the boat is

[@Salt_Sirens]

@wellbeingonwater The what? Ow the floating long thing sure that's nice too 😊 lol

[@123gazs]

Well what a delight that was very interesting to watch, not only does it look homie would give more people the ideal to change to narrow boat,

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks 😊

[@rosie9048]

Ooo Libby at why not gallery in Burton on trent is a fantastic picture framer :) also the shop is just beautiful to visit too xx ❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks for the reccomendation!

[@Turrell_]

Love your vids May

[@wellbeingonwater]

So glad 😄

[@geezerindawoods]

AWESOME! Am jealous! Well Dun.

[@wellbeingonwater]

😊

[@carolinefiler5506]

Love you beautiful home

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much Caroline 😊

[@yossarianvanducci1565]

Really good. You absolute star ⭐️

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks lovely 😄

[@oldrust601]

I just got a Air fryer and it is a game changer I now do most of my meals in it... I found out the best way to get rid of mold is borax detergent.. just cleaning it .. it may look clean but the root of it still there but to kill it all of it Borax does a great job... Just to let you know

[@MadBruvWD]

Keep living the dream we all wish we could 🌳

[@wellbeingonwater]

Wow this is sooo generous !!! Thank you so much, I really appriciate your support it means so much. Thank you thank you ❤️

[@alunwebber9750]

Hi May, moving your solar panel straps off them when not needed may considerably improve the performance of them. When I fitted solar panels to my brother's boat I read about the effects of partial shading and MPPT controllers and was sceptical that a small amount of shading can have a dramatic effect, but I did some experiments and yes, it is true. To simplify a very complex subject, it depends in the the way the individual cells are connected within each panel and how the panels are connected to the MPPT controller. But in essence a small amount of shading of one cell of one panel can radically effect how much electricity you get overall. I realise that the British weather it fickle and having the straps in place gives you peace of mind. A better solution would be to reinforce the panel frames by fixing 3mm thick channel section aluminium along the short edges with the pivots and similar angle section along the long edges. I did this on my brother's boat and they survived storm force wind and waves crossing two oceans.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Ah very good, thanks for the advice. Interesting stuff!

[@alunwebber9750]

@@wellbeingonwater You're very welcome.

[@wksmartypants]

I do feel the energy, connection, unison👁

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you 😊

[@ericjenkinson4777]

Good morning May, there should be a couple of water filters, one close to the water tank and one under the sink. I have a new Doulton water filter unit it's free to you if you don't have one fitted. I have insulated under my flooring and behind the window frames, my bedding etc is always dry

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks for the info

[@mymobile5014]

Great video. Been looking for a fridge for my boat so I will check out the Montpelier. Hugs.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Please do!

[@texaswoody1]

YES! Absolutely love the Montpelier fridge section of your video! How adorable. More like that!! Have a good one!

[@williamcousins6175]

Thanks

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much for this generosity, sending hugs

[@williamcousins6175]

Thank you...

[@kennethganser4119]

Hi, Kenny G here. I am thoroughly impressed with your 3 tier integrated parallel power support system. You should have plenty of juice for Almost any situation. I didnt realize at the time how aMAYzing you truly are. Best Wishes, Ken

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hey Kenny G, thanks for being an awesome supportive commenter, viewer and all-round positive fellow!

[@kennethganser4119]

@@wellbeingonwaterAnytime. I've got your back 24/7.

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

May your a very brave young lady as boat life is so different to living in an apartment on your own you have to maintain it and engines are quite something not to mention the locks

[@hectorblogsviajero1623]

Genial 👍 excelente 😂🎉

[@mickclark427]

Hello may mick from Hull I have just subscribed to your channel and I really enjoyed this episode and I really like your narrowboat and I will look forward to your next episode x😊😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hey Mick! Thanks for being here and showing up in the comments too!

[@user-cs2ee7lm3e]

Hi.lovely may nice boat❤❤❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you 🤗

[@mattgoodchild8215]

You are wonderful and I’ve just subscribed I also live my life on my narrow boat your boats wicked love your vid’s ⚓️🍻

[@wellbeingonwater]

Welcome aboard! So great to have you here!

[@terryhere3889]

You have a lovely home

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you

[@mayhemmayo]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@wellbeingonwater]

THANKS!

[@MonkeyNuts348]

Bloody love the channel and content the boat looks wicked

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much!

[@MonkeyNuts348]

@@wellbeingonwater You are more than welcome hope you are having a nice chilled day will be watching the others vids over the weekend ;)

[@kernow..exp.]

Hi MAY wot a lovely home you have greetings from Cornwall your Cornish fan

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks!! Hi from the Cut!

[@dugwolfe]

My my! aren't you fun. Loving the sense of fun and the "Who gives a sh... damn!" attitude. Hello May. So you've been boating on her for a coupla years. I just acquired a new van (Nissan thing in a Mafia suit) and I'm wondering who I may. meet on my future travels. Only got the monster (Van) on Wednesday just. Happy travels to you and yours. Dug Wolfe. Bristol.

[@MyBohemianDreams]

May, my sweetness, you have a lovely boat and I totally love the tour. Thank you so much. BTW, your battery pack is 2400 watts or 2.4 kilowatts. If it was 2400 kilowatts, it could power your boat for months without charging.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks for that, I get mixed up sometimes!

[@andrewmullen4003]

nice boat, I think the solar panels will generate better when cleaned and not partially obscured by straps etc.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks, recently cleaned and changed the straps 👍

[@justinmichaelfrank93]

Great Video

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ianeglintine882]

Hi may another fantastic vlog as usual loved the walk through especially the engine room i could spend hours in there tinkering lol... from ian and girls currently afloat on Caledonian canal in fort William Scotland 🛥️❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Ps! Bet you're having THE BEST time!!

[@ianeglintine882]

​@@wellbeingonwater absolutely amazing currently on the the Jacobite steam train (harry potter hogwarts express)crossing glennfinnan viaduct ❤️

[@thegregdavieschannel]

This was really well timed. I'm trying to spec out my boat project and source the bits with an almost non existent budget. The water issue is right on topic for me. I'm currently debating whether to fork out £500+ to build water tanks, I don't have the space for one single tank of a decent enough size. I'd also have the same concerns about maintaining it to drinking water standards. I've actually been thinking about one of these reverse osmosis setups. Apparently they can produce drinking quality water from rivers, canals or the sea. They are cheaper than water tanks and take up a lot less space. I didn't realise you could get solar panels as powerful as the ones you have. I've been looking at second hand panels and haven't really found anything more than about half a kilowatt each. Even for a seasoned engineer I'm finding it pretty challenging to find solutions to small boat issues.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yeah it's challenging as every boat is so different, but the technology is out there.!

[@chris-cole]

Hello again May 🙂 I think this is my 3rd video ive watched of yours, I'm new to the channel and well.....i think my timing has been pretty well timed!! I LOVE boat tour videos!!! I've been watching narrowboat videos for some years now, kinda think I'm like most narrowboaters now when I say i love a good nosey around a boat lol Dourf? Ok. Lol. What was he thinking? But you know you can rename the boat right? Robbie Cumming even gave his boat a sex change lol I love how you have adapted things, love those quirky shelves and spice rack and the yoga decking! Your boat is fully kitted up, kudos to ya! Thank you for showing us around. You have an amazing home ❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

You can change the name but i'm superstitious! Really great to have you here!

[@DanKildea]

Thought about your problem with water coming in from the sliding hatch, came up with an idea for you to try. Attach a short piece of string or rope (using tape) to the corner of the hatch,ideally from the inside of the corner. Let it hang down a couple inches below the corner. The rain water should use the dangling end as a downspout, and will not want to follow along the wall of the narrowboat.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Ooo interesting, food for thought, thanks!

[@jackieives4535]

Hi, I sure we passed you on the Avon & Kennet last Friday. We were heading back from the Thames towards Aldermarston 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

You may have done!

[@Torsee]

DORff I love it!

[@Torsee]

Search Tim Conway, a comedian from America. He does a skit called Dorf on golf. Old but funny.

[@cycledelic44]

Weed hatch? Smoke em if you got em. So hi May from Australia, you seem to be having a real blast there so I might tune back in another time to see whats happening.

[@joeboyle7820]

Nice wee hoose👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks Bonnie lad 👍

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

great boat girl take care mate

[@wellbeingonwater]

Cheers pal

[@ItZFlipz]

have you made a video about canal safety how do you secure the boat when you go on holiday, do you use moorings for them occasions

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yes it's called "am I safe"

[@NotMolly-jf2rh]

I too adore Sea Shepherd. I figure if I ever get rich I'll hook them up.

[@colinjohnson6195]

Hello May, I used to live in the Black Country and have always had a fascination for barges. If you haven’t seen it you should watch a film called “The Barge Gee” brilliant film. How often do you empty your toilet and where can you, l don’t think emptying it in the canal would be appreciated. I found your link by accident, trying to play catch up but I’ve enjoyed everything you’ve done. Keep it up and take care. xxxx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing Colin!

[@mothmagic1]

Looking at your spice rack you have far better woodworking skills than me. I seem to have two left hands with six thumbs on each and I'm right handed. I love the way you are spotting jobs to do as you give us the tour. Your storage system in the engine room seems very sensible to me. No fun having to go through every tin looking for the item you want.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thats kind to say! Thanks for your comment. I still end up having to look around for things haha

[@mothmagic1]

@@wellbeingonwaterI think we all have that problem at times. Not sure but I think the thing that attaches the tiller handle is called a Thole Pin.

[@CreRay]

Lovely and very interesting video! Does the shower water come from the water tank, or also the jugs? Can you get a warm shower ie. is there heated water? I guess there's a pump to create the necessary water pressure?

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yes to all of the above!

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

Ok....I really like her. 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

👋

[@martinbennett3963]

It might be a good safety feature to fit an Alde gas bubble tester in your gas locker, you would be able then to check your whole gas system for leaks, and then when your BSS is due you I believe you don’t need an expensive gas test. I have one on my boat which I live on, and is moored on the Thames upstream from Oxford take care and enjoy the life

[@wellbeingonwater]

Nice idea! Thanks

[@nicoelpaso4988]

Merci!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Youre so kind! Thank you Nico