Why We DON'T Tow Our Second NARROWBOAT | Everything Went WRONG! | EP80

We have a day of issues with Rambler and explain why we don't tow! 😅
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[@BenandEmily]

🎶 Benny's NEW ALBUM is out NOW!! Order your copy here! - bennyjones.bandcamp.com/album/rarer-forms-of-wandering

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Good work Benny! I wish I could afford stuff like your albums. Good thing for the sound track on the YT narrowboat channel, and your YT artist channel. ❤

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

I love the music. Looking forward to a music video with the boats.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

He's such a prolific artist, as well. I was an instant fan of he and Emily both. Too bad Emily doesn't play music as well. They could do some songs together.@@michiganmikeupnorth

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

I just asked Alexa to play Benny Jones and she did. I like that Neil Young sound in some of the songs...I think I found some new music for fly fishing for the summer. 🐟🐠🎣🐡

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

Just got to the end of the video and spotted the Neil Young shirt Benny was wearing....makes sense......also...cool shot of Alan. 🐈😻🐈‍⬛️

[@kylebromley6066]

Maybe you should build a detachable rudder for the outboard for emergency purposes

[@markd3250]

30k subscribers and well-deserved! Thank you SO much for taking us along on your adventures. You guys are by far one of my favorite subscribes. I wish you all the best, and a wonderful and safe new year!

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you so much! ❤ Happy new year to you too! 😊

[@fredsimmons2793]

Emily's practicality is such a grounding force and a fine compliment to Ben's wee bit dream flights.No offense Ben.

[@iainbrooks6558]

When towing, I've been told the 2 lines connecting between the stern of the leading boat to the bow of the towed boat should cross over to form an X pattern. It works, probably an engineering thang and you still need someone on the towed stern tiller.

[@cornishhh]

It's the same principle as a mooring spring.

[@paultrussy4243]

Yeah, cross-strapping essential butty-craft 👍😎

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Guys! Ask James Bruton to design ya motors that can be steered, and raised/lowered remotely. Happy New Year!!!! ❤

[@orchidhouse297]

For what it's worth, have you tried crossing to tow lines over like into an X pattern. This controls the sideways movement of the bow and stops the 'seeking' motion. Like you say, not all days are idyllic, especially when you need to be somewhere.

[@erikrijder4949]

Practise will make perfect eventually --- The Workboaters and their butties always are a respectful joy to watch when they do locks with their whole box of skills and tricks and long ropes and short ropes and so on - Speed, efficiëncy, no movement or act to much- It all looks so easy when you see the professionals do it, right? 🤪😉 Congrat's on the 30+K - What an achievement 🍺💪🏽🏅

[@kjh789az]

Rarer Forms of Wandering - just the title makes you want to listen! Keep sharing your creativity in 2024! Thanks.

[@debrandw246]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND ALAN. CONGRATULATIONS TO 30,000 So glad the tow went well. See you next year. Much love ❤️ ❤❤

[@BenandEmily]

Happy new year!! Thank you so much! 😀

[@f1dave990]

Happy new year to you both looking forward to the new year and new episodes

[@ColinWetherelt]

Y’all er jus fun to be with. This old Cowboy from Arkansas would never be able to see what you show us. Thanks!!!

[@scottlomas5509]

Thank you guys I really hope you guys have a great new year to come I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. See you next year ❤

[@BenandEmily]

Same to you! Thanks so much for watching! 😊✨️

[@davidyendoll5903]

Towing difficulties , yup I understand your opinion . My experience was with a motorbike , weighing 500 pound usually , but the engine was not in it , as the frame needed a weld and the engineer was three miles away ! So I got towed my friend's similar 750 , using trebled up washing line . Do not try this kids , I made it , thousands would not and never again ! My lovely father in law had been a racer back in the days when he was younger , just after 1945 , and he and a mate would drive to races in their race cars . These cars were big block American saloons that officers had left behind that were cheap to buy as no one wanted as fuel was rationed then ; John converted them to run on methanol which was not rationed ...clever lad . Anyway , so they did their racing day one time and his friend's car engine failed . They had thought about this before and had a length of scaffold tube , clamps and tools with them . With both steering their cars home , joined by the tube , John became aware of being pushed by his mate's car which had mysteriously got it's power back again ! He had loads of stories and had pictures to back his claims , like racing with Sterling Moss . Sadly gone from us now , bless him . How this helps you I m not sure ! I wonder if you could devise a system where you push Rambler so that you do not loose the steering and keep Rambler from tipping sideways . Two scaffold tubes , one per side , might do it . If you must tow , what about two equal length ropes attached to opposite sides of the vessels ? In addition , maybe of use all the time on Rambler , some vertically mounted boards on the sides of the boat , of some width , might help with stability in towing and usual motoring . The boards could be swivelled up and down , as needed . This idea is not mine , it was used in ancient times ! Oh yes . Guy at my pub was a lorry driver . He had the honour of carrying a Bae Space Satellite on his low loader ( towing story) down south to some port , police escorts , the lot . He drove under a railway bridge that turned out to be too low and the satellite got knocked off its cradle . One paper reported the incident under the banner of ' Satellite Falls To Earth ' . Not a tall story at all ! Laugh , we wet ourselves down the pub . Have a great new year and leave the babies out of it . Alan might have kittens ! Lol . I am jesting , enjoy yourselves !

[@janicewawrykow6114]

I Love your vlogging about your everyday live . And especially, the musical,scenery breaks. I find the pacing of talking, quiet everyday movement, and straight up scenery (with Benny's original music) . passing bye, so peaceful to me. And watching y'all solving problems, and issues (cliff walk! Welsh canal😮) Reminds me how strong ,resilient ,adaptable a person/s can be . Wishing you two the best in the New Year . Congratulations 🎉 on 30k subs! ❤

[@user-pq4qc8tb7s]

Love the lived in boat with Benny and his survival station as a central feature 😂 looks like Benny ‘s next project is making a butty boat rudder.Nice improvisation.Anyway Happy New Year all👍

[@carlwoodcock9249]

Yet again another fab vid , me and the old girl love how you keep it real and normal not like some other boaters , one pair who i will not mention , happy 2024 looking forward to more great vids . Thankyou ❤️

[@amedeekingchef6552]

15:35 What a wonderful garden gnome!!! 😍 Great and bright 2024 for you, Emily, Ben, Allen and your boats! 🍾💞

[@stephenburnett8605]

Hello from Canada Emily and Ben - I have used a tow-rope on the water, but on land I have also used a steel tow-bar which has the advantage of not allowing the vehicle behind to overtake me or bump in to me when I slow down. It might be possible to use something similar - you can even install one (wood?) on both port and starboard side of Rambler. Love your relaxed style - Happy New Year to you both - Stephen Burnett in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

[@nicky3989]

Congrats on the 30k🎉 Lesson learned from this one Benny is don’t run out of fuel! 😂 😂 😂 Happy New Year from New Zealand.

[@ethelmini]

Well that was enthralling for a nerd. I reckon you're right, being so close Rosie's prop will be like a bow thruster on Rambler. The chances of splitting the thrust equally down each side will be next to zero and as soon as it isn't it'll just make it worse. A long line could work better, but comes with a whole new set of problems.

[@shirleydaras6355]

Absolutely one of the livliest couples living on a Narrow boat with their precious fur baby Allen.👍⚘😺❣ So happy for the 30,000 subs.thats amazing 👍👍👍 Thank you Emily and Benny for sharing your journeys around the canals with us all around the world. I still think it is so unbelievable that we are all able to connect as we do through the internet. Lovely 👍😊🎊🎈🎉 Happy New Year to you both,stay stronf,stay possitive and always stay as lovely as you are. 👍❣😺⚘🎉🎈🎊 Also Thank you both for all your hard work in order to make these Grand videos.👍👍👍⚘⚘⚘

[@DenaliDad]

Everything was going fine, the sun was out, the boats were fine, the crew was lounging…then came 6:09 into the journey and it all falls apart. But you know what? That’s a big part of what makes your journey different; most others don’t show the bad stuff, but you do. You make it real!

[@mykaskin]

When towing, you are best off with cross-straps (the left dolly goes of the right side of the bow, and vice versa). Also, a rudder on the outboard will help even in normal operation. Tie the tiller straight on the towed boat will help. On sharp corners if you have someone steering, get them to steer the opposite way and the towed boat becomes a massive rudder which will help the motor do the turn. You would find it easier to tow with a deeper drafted boat as more of the flow will go under the boat, however for the weight of the springer I'm surprised the engine was struggling alot, but you do need to use more power than you would normally, and anything on the prop will make things worse. It is a useful tool in locks where you can get both boats into the same lock as then you free up a crew member for the operation of the lock.

[@susannahwhitaker994]

Happy new year to you two, love being part of your lives, now get tidying lol 🤗

[@fabricartUK]

30k! Congratulations! Love your openness! Happy New year!

[@jaseinclee]

Been a pleasure watching you guys. Happy New Year! Congratulations on 30k subscribers

[@jcharbonneau7048]

Have been watching from almost the start and it is always a treat. Channel growth is well deserved, happy new year !🎉

[@johnsharman76142]

Happy new year to you both and Alan xxx

[@rotinkerbell]

Creamy garlic mushroom filled baubles - makes everybody's festive celebrations.

[@Mstred]

Happy New Year to you both, I wish you the best of everything!

[@trevorpoxon401]

Stay as you are guys love you both so much .Happy New Year to you 🎉❤❤

[@steelcityman9767]

Thanks for the trip guys, and a happy new year to you too xx

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww wonderful hitting 30.000 you sure deserve it don’t tow if you don’t have to Happy New Year to you both Allan too from us oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍

[@paul00390]

Happy New Year, Ben, Emily, and Alan.

[@lesleydonnelly2622]

Happy New Year, Emily, Ben and Alan xxx

[@mastersoundsuk7092]

U both did amazing towing rambler.Happy new year to u all 🎉🎉

[@mrsbabycakes5551]

Happy new year guys, I really love your videos

[@annprout6255]

Happy new year to you three 💜💜🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉👏👏 Enjoying and looking forward to the next one. Xx

[@glenhope270]

Two amazing souls takeing us all on a lovely journey have an amazing new year.

[@suecounsell3681]

Congratulations on 30k. Love you guys and your videos... Happy New Year. X

[@peterrenouf-shermer5261]

Wishing you both a very happy new year Ben & Emily

[@chrisflint7317spiderandson]

Happy New year to you both I hope it's going to be a better year for us all and Allan.

[@justann1861]

Happy new year! Thanks for all your hard work. I've been here since the start and really enjoy your content. Best wishes one and all.

[@jenesisjones6706]

Happy New Year to all 3 of you! You are the only narrowboat YTers I watch now. Cheers from Tassie.

[@busman-gd5ek]

From one youtube channel to another congratulations on 30k and happy new year

[@davidrsilburn2620]

Happy new year to all three of you , 🎉👍💐

[@MotownJT]

Happy New Year! Congrats on the 30k! Glad you tried the boats tied up together. Learning experience

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Well done with 30000 subscribers. You both deserve this love your vlogs. Happy New Year to you both and Alan. Can't wait to follow your travels in the new year. Best wishes.

[@jodie5238]

Happy New year to you 3 🎉, be happy be safe and see you next year 😘

[@NogginsVintage]

Congrats Ben, Emily and Alan, my favourite Utubers, Happy New Year x

[@loraineh59]

Have a very lovely new year....and thank you for sharing...x.take care you lovely pair xxxxx

[@desertchild3550]

Happy New year to all of you and You means the two of you and Allen.

[@MrOVERANOUT]

Happy and Prosperous New Year. I have enjoyed watching all of your vlogs. You have a different and unique vibe that obviously works. ❤

[@chrisgerrard5854]

Happy new year 🎉 love your blogs 😊 thanks to both of you xx

[@suzie5772]

Happy New Year to the three of you 🎉 I’ve loved every moment with you from the very beginning, congratulations 30k . We are so grateful that you are sharing your narrow boat journey. Amazing vlogs and music. Thanks, love the three of you ❤

[@mishkawp8200]

Maybe towing isn’t the best way forward! Wishing you both a very happy new year - here’s to more adventures! 🎉🎉

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much! Same to you 😊

[@michael769senett8]

Happy New Year to you three🤗

[@cindygutha8124]

Happy New Year Benny and Emily and Alan!! May 2024 be a very Awesome and Exciting year.🎆🎇

[@davidmonkman1767]

And a very happy new year to you all. Love your vlogs I've been watching them for 4 months keep them coming.

[@chrisjordan2341]

Love watching you two,especially as you have covered water ways that we have been on,hopefully we will see you as you continue your travels. A very Happy New Year to you all x

[@fionajarvis3147]

Love watching you both & Alan on yr amazing adventures. Many congratulations on 30,000 subscribers . Towing looked hard work & stressful but you did really well. Wishing all 3 of you a very Happy & Healthy New Year . 🥳 🥂 🎉 Xxx 🐱

[@lesleyharris525]

Happy New year to you all, congratulations on 30k well deserved 🎉, ❤

[@carolejones7470]

Thank you for a great year travelling with you, seeing the canals of GB. Loved the journey! From Australia🇦🇺 Happy New Year🥳🎉

[@joannamorgan6911]

I love that you work together to get through what life throws at you. I would have been a sobbing wreck! I dont know anything about much but can you get some sort of tow bar? Love the channel. Happy new year Benny Emily and Alan wishing you all the best.x

[@GS-ef6qe]

Before the switchboard gets jammed up… Have a happy, prosperous and stress free 2024 🍻🍺🕺

[@lw7240]

Happy new year guys xxx❤ congrats on 30,000 subscribers yeeeeeaaaahhhhh! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤ xx

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Ben and Emily. Firstly congratulations on 30k subscribers. That’s really impressive. I really appreciate the work you put into making the videos. You did really well with towing Rambler. In a way because you were forced into it then you now know how it feels. Happy New Year to you all🥳Take care. Nick

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Happy New Year both. Love travelling with you……you certainly see life don’t you. Go well!

[@pete.b4197]

I wish good and happy new year for you guys,Ben &Emily!!🎉☺️✌️☀️🌻🙏🌅

[@rogermcd9918]

Love you guys so much, Happy New Year take care out there

[@Roo-s_Life]

Congratulations on 30 k 🎉 Happy New Year ❤xx

[@dawnloreee]

The world needs more of your positivity!!!!❤❤❤ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@jacquionly]

Happy & Healthy New Year 2024 to Ben, Emily and little Alan 😊

[@billotto4499]

Keep up the good work. Love watching you guys From Queensland Australia

[@Suzukibabs]

Hi guys loved watching your vlogs this year. Wishing you both a happy new year and looking forward to next year's vlogs all the best Marc.😊

[@mags9981]

You both deserve all the success...your content is wonderful. Thankyou for being you...and a Very Happy New Year to you. 🎉

[@user-ss2yk2my3o]

Happy new year Ben,Emily and Alan... love your video's, can't wait to see what's in store for 2024.. keep up the good work 👍☺️🎉

[@Jemma.and.Ganymede]

Congratulations on the 30k subscribers! You’re an inspiration to me!! I just need to build my confidence on Ganymede!!

[@DavidBarker-ke2on]

Congratulations on the 30 K. Thanks for all the great videos this year and all the very best for 2024.

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Happy New Year. Well done on the 30,000 subscribers . Very informative and interesting vlog, thanks for taking us along for the ride. I Love Alan the cat. X❤️

[@dreamofstorms]

A very Happy New Year and just carry on being you! Congratulations on hitting 30K!

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Now you know. Don’t run out of fuel. You two are a blast. Happy New Year

[@johnsloat6874]

Happy New Year to you guys and Allen

[@terrywright8610]

Happy New Year to the three of you I sure hope you have a great new year.

[@cathygunn7527]

Happy new year to both of you, we have watched you from the start, and we can't wait for your vlogs every week, having lived on our NB the crafty foxes for 10 years until 2019, you are very honest and portray the ups & downs of boat life keep it coming, love to you both Mick & Cathy xx

[@davidcook6420]

Always love watching your videos on your journey through life on the waters ups and downs. Have a great 2024. 🎉Cheers to you both and Alan.

[@juliebecker6049]

Congrats on reaching 30 thousand subscribers we love watching your videos

[@user-cl2ds8ul9q]

Happy New Year !❤❤❤

[@claireskinner9077]

Congratulations on hitting 30k subs!!! And thank you for taking us on your adventures in 2023. It’s just gone past midnight on 31st/1st here, so it’s already 2024 - wishing you both a wonderful new year, and I look forward to seeing what adventures you take!

[@karenmedley1312]

Happy New year may all your cruises be good ones

[@debbiejones11]

Happy and healthy new year to you both ❤

[@sparsh415]

Thank you for sharing your lives with us; I love watching your videos and look forward to more next year. Happy New Year x 🙂

[@iancharles7596]

All the very best for the New Year guys and Alan too, of course. I’ve downloaded Benny’s new album from Apple and am just about to relax back and give it a listen. Looking forward to more of your adventures in 2024 with more AlanCam I hope!

[@rondamon8004]

We enjoy your videos. We wish you a very Happy New and Prosperous Year! And lots of luck with Beny's new cds and Emily's cute vegetables. And of course Happy New Year for Allen as well!

[@simonbiggs9102]

Brilliant Brilliant episode

[@monalisa9598]

Happy New Year to the 3 of you. 🎉🍾🎊

[@denisefreeman2123]

Next year is going to be so fun with you guys, I can’t wait!❤

[@robingherasim55]

Best wishes to all three of you for a peaceful and prosperous new year, filled with lots of exciting travels! Love and hugs from Cape Town 🇿🇦💞🤗

[@Sewtruecolours]

Happy New Year and all the best for 2024! Thank you for the content you have provided this last year. Looking forward to the new adventures of a lovely couple and their cat. 😊