When the Lights Are Off at Christmas (our engine broke)

Our engine broke! The Narrowboat engine is the heart of our home, and when it breaks - life off grid becomes impossible. This is how we get electricity, heating and running water so without a working engine we can't last long.
🎬 Episode 144
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[@kimsmith6974]

" Where"s me jumper ! where's me jumper !! "🎵

[@JellieBellie1]

Every vlog is a work of art.

[@charlieoscar09]

That fan clicking must drive you nuts 4:17

[@Demun1649]

All the sane people are nuts.

[@garry9999]

Nice tidy drawers, Marina.x

[@quavernote4307]

Gosh Marina you need a Generator as it would power everything and I use a really good battery charger to put them back up in 2 hrs as it shares the load wear time on your engine as to replace a generator is around £425 for a 2000 watts to replace the engine £££££ A generator is a life saver 😃👍

[@talex1625]

Totally agree. A generator is invaluable in winter.

[@Ihatemondays349]

Looks like these2 have lost there spark !

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Glad you got engine sorted and that it was just wiring problem. Lovely tree Marina 💚

[@Demun1649]

My Christmas tree has been up very early. In fact, to be totally honest, I never took it down at all in 2023. It is only a 60 cm one, but I am toying with the idea of a 120 cm, and place the shorter one outside the front door. I LOVE Christmas.

[@pspls3285]

Oh Marina, I’m so glad your insurance covers waterway rescue…that would be terrifying losing the engine. So glad it’s sorted. Love the end of the year drawer 😂I need one of those, for a catch all. You made it so neat & tidy afterwards! Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@bull010163]

Maintenance plan to be created and followed especially before winter. Lessons learned.

[@akilby8022]

So glad you’re engine problems have been sorted, I know how stressful that can be. It’s awful. 😢

[@quentint8742]

Some of the videography in this episode is some of my favorite not just here but over most videos I’ve watched. ❤

[@CruisingAlba]

Aw thank you Quentin 💜 xx

[@mishkawp8200]

The boat looks beautiful with the tree and decoration. Well done getting the drawers and cupboards tidied too!

[@virginiakirkupscrolltoto7794]

Tree and deccies look lovely

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Loved this.❤️

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Lovely vlog thank you. X

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Thanks Marina for this beautiful relaxing video.

[@markrant1460]

Winters always remind me of how valnurable we can be and how dependant we can be on materialistic goods. To prevent a future problem have you guys checked Alba's fuel tank for moisture and "deisel bug"? If you keep your fuel tank fuel you will reduce the amount of condensation that collects in it. Thank you for the time you take on your videos. Go safe and stay warm. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@paultaylor9652]

I wish you both a peaceful and Happy Christmas 🎄 Marina.

[@carolinecaiger6717]

Beautiful vlog. It’s put me in the mood to get out and get a Christmas tree :)

[@beverleyshaw7210]

Your Christmas tree is looking very beautiful! I’m watching you on Tele as I’m writing this. I love the Christmas jumpers too! Best wishes to you both for Christmas and beyond.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Miles you are not doing your gearbox any favours by changing from ahead to astern the way you are doing it , you should pause from going ahead to going astern and vice versa .

[@ianclarke8821]

So few young men have a clue about basic engineering. They don’t buy and rebuild old bikes or cars, haven’t a clue about electrics let alone electronics. But it’s not their fault; being a competent independent male is almost a social disgrace.

[@Setinmywaysalways]

Love the part of Winter, time to Slow down.

[@tonysmith9255]

Love your vlogs and watch whin possible, I noticed that you have lights across your PV modules. Your probably not aware that this is reducing the power output, any shading will do this. Have a nice Xmas.

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Good evening guys glad ur all up and running again😊 spring Christmas cleaning not for me thanks at my age the cutlery stays on the draining board with the plate, ready for the next meal, if u can't see the drawers they don't need doing 😂😂. But l must say Alba looks nice and festive u both did a great job with the tree. 👍🌲

[@johneldard6673]

Looks cold

[@user-pv7nz8rf4d]

❤ Hello lovely Guys a beautiful video so chilled out again on a cold December evening in portsmouth I would love too spend a cruising on Alba for a day with you your days look busy but chilled out to love your Christmas tree love your N1 fan jenny ❤🎉😅

[@kevinemmons422]

Are the blueish outside seen on a lens filter

[@grumpygrandy4604]

Hey, tell your Husband he has no say in the tree decorations. Take that from a man who has been married for over 20 years! lol

[@jaymarlin3565]

Marina - You are beautiful in any ugly sweater. In fact, ugly sweaters turn into rather attractive garments, when you wear them. Whilst we all appreciate Myles attempt(s) to decorate the Christmas tree (what tree?) he's right - he has camouflaged the tree with decor..! Marina, you have an uncanny way to keep our attention - apart and aside from your abilities to sequence video into your narrative and music. We're, assuredly, very glad the engine mechanic arrived. Please inform Myles that perhaps around the next bend in the canal, we all may be gathered to yank him off the boat and flog him for his neglect in keeping our Russian Princess warm and comfortable on cold nights, whilst he is away on business. Please continue to charge everything. Love your "end of year" drawer; OmG, now you can find anything..! Many of us would get fat - eating your delicious Cookes. Take care of yourself, Marina. Till next time, blue skies and soft winds. Cheers.