Winging It! Boating On A Budget
Winging It! Boating On A Budget
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Project Campervan - Our VW T4 has FAILED its MOT
This week Instead of Boating On A Budget on our narrowboat we head for dry land - to our 1993 VW T4 camper van. A few weeks ago it FAILED its MOT - mainly on RUST, so now's the time to start getting it sorted. The rust is mainly around the rear floor pan / inner arches, so to get to it that means stripping out the WHOLE campervan interior.
To get this campervan BACK on the road is going take a LOT of work - including a fair amount of welding, which is NOT something we are familiar with, so once the interior is stripped we need t decide what route to take... do WE learn to weld, or do we PAY someone to do the welding. Being a Tight Yorkshireman I'd rather save some money and have a go at it, but is that a realistic option, especially as we are OFF GRID - so working out how to power a welder would be the first hurdle!?
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Adding a BORDER to our newly painted narrowboat
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It's took a LOT of work but we are nearing the end of our painting project. So we needed to mask up for the border and get it painted. This will be a test to see if our 'painting like a pro' has worked - will the paintwork be nice and smooth and will the masking up leave nice crisp edges, making for a excellent finish? Not seen the video where we attempt the 'laying off' technique for the first...
Can amateur DIYers 'lay off' paint like the pro's?
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'Laying off' is a technique used by professional boat painters to get a smooth mirror like finish to paint work. It's a combination of putting paint on the boat with a roller, and smoothing it off with a brush - done well it really makes the finished paint work look really good. So can us to amateur DIYers master the laying off technique and get our painted "like the pro's would"? We don't have...
Filling, Sanding and Priming our narrowboat to get a professional finish.
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We continue in our quest for 'professional perfection' as we continue to sand, fill and primer the side of the boat - aiming to get it as smooth and flat as we can. Bearing in mind we aren't professionals, we don't have lots of experience and we are aren't in a heated painting dock - we are doing it canal side! View the first episode of our painting project here - ua-cam.com/video/Y7zx2m0qNDE/v...
Painting Primer like a PRO?
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WE continue with our quest to repaint the side of boat and get a finish 'almost as good as a professional'... Which considering we are amateurs, painting the boat canal side is quite a challenge! Non the less in this episode we continue with the process by getting some primer on the boat... View the first episode of our painting project here - ua-cam.com/video/Y7zx2m0qNDE/v-deo.html View the se...
Filling, Sanding and Rust Treating - DIY boat painting. Can we get a professional finish?
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We continue painting the side of our narrowboat, with the aim of getting it looking as close to a professional finish as possible... In this episode we sand back the first coat of rust treatment, apply filler to some areas needing major work, sand that smooth and then re rust treat the entire boat. It's no Quick task painting a boat - especially when trying to do it while the boats still on the...
Can a D.I.Y. paint job be as good as a professional would do? Painting our narrowboat PROPERLY
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Is it possible for us - two amateur DIYers - to paint our narrowboat and get a finish that's ALMOST as good as professional would achieve? We know it's a BIG challenge as the pro's paint in heated paint shops, that are dust free and they have all the tools and equipment they need - not to mention YEARS of training and experience! However we are setting ourselves the challenge of painting the si...
A day of DIY on our Narrowboat, fitting shelves and painting doors that cost us NOTHING
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Sometimes there's BIG jobs need doing on our narrowboat that cost a LOT, and at other times it's the little tweaks that are needed - and when things work out those tweaks can be done for FREE, and The Tight Yorkshireman's FAVORITE price is FREE!. So today we try to brighten up the storage cupboards that are at the stern of the boat - and add some additional shelves for more usable storage space...
It's a Slow pace of life on a narrowboat. 14 miles covered - 7 days taken
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Join us as we leave Middlewich and head to Preston Brook Tunnel. A journey of around 14 miles - but it takes us 7 days. The pace of life on a narrowboat is definitely NOT a fast on. Along the way we encounter our first wide lock of the trip, a aqua duct and 3 tunnels. We pass Anderton boat lift and we also moor up at Bramble Cutting - arguably one of the best moorings available!
Is BOATING ON A BUDGET possible? Let's look at the costs of LIVING ABOARD a narrowboat...
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One of the most common questions we get asked is... How much does it cost to live on a narrowboat? There is no fixed answer to that question due to SO MANY variables. But in this video we look at what OUR outgoings are - so hopefully you can relate to that and decide if you can afford to go 'Boating On A Budget' as well. view thedry docking video we mention here... ua-cam.com/video/d0R1UL5jNfA/...
Is Harecastle Tunnel REALLY scary? Join us on a tour through Stoke on Trent
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With a few days of not doing ANY work on our 'project' narrowboat we decided to enjoy the sights and sounds around the Stoke on Trent area. So we visited the Wedgewood pottery museum, Middleport Pottery, Westport lake and finished off by going through our first proper tunnel - Harecastle tunnel. We stumbled across the 'Oatcake Boat', and seeing as neither of us has ever tried a oatcake it would...
Narrowboat TOUR. Have a look around our floating home.
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Come and join us for a tour of our narrowboat - 'Rose O'Leigh'. She's our floating home that we are travelling around the inland waterways of England in. We've owned her around four months now, and in that time we have done a few bits of DIY in her to make her feel like home - so come aboard to have a look at what she's like inside. View the videos of us moving the log burner here... ua-cam.com...
Painting our narrowboat roof... Whilst discussing our travelling plans
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Let's liven up the dull job of painting our narrowboat roof by discussing our narrowboat adventures - and talking about what we have been doing on the boat. Our roof was VERY rusty and in desperate need of some TLC. That TLC came in the form of a angle grinder, lots of graft and a fair amount of paint... Not seen the video we mention about us getting STUCK in a lock? Watch it here...ua-cam.com/...
Can we MOVE our LOG BURNER from the BOW to MID SHIPS?
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When we bought our boat our main issue was the layout... We wanted the bed at the front of the boat and the living area in the middle. To achieve this layout meant we would have to move the log burner - exactly how hard can that be? Well this week we attempt the move, so lets find out just how hard it is to re locate a log burner on a boat. We started last week by cutting holes in the roof and ...
Moving a log burner on a boat - How hard can it be...?
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To move the log burner from the Bow to Midships sounds a simple task, however this is work on a boat and NOTHING is simple. Lets start by fitting the roof collar (that the flue goes through)... Whilst travelling the inland waterways of England completing DIY jobs on our narrowboat can be tricky at the best of times - with limited tools and no access to the national grid for power tools being tw...
Project Narrowboat? The JOBS that need doing are mounting up!
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Project Narrowboat? The JOBS that need doing are mounting up!
STUCK in a LOCK - A boaters worst nightmare!
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STUCK in a LOCK - A boaters worst nightmare!
We've QUIT our jobs... For FULL TIME narrowboat life!
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We've QUIT our jobs... For FULL TIME narrowboat life!
We've SOLD our narrowboat... Are we still Boating On A Budget?
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We've SOLD our narrowboat... Are we still Boating On A Budget?
We FINALLY fit the CEILING in our Project Narrowboat
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We FINALLY fit the CEILING in our Project Narrowboat
Netuno V Netuno Pro - Which is the BEST Ebike from Eskute?
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Netuno V Netuno Pro - Which is the BEST Ebike from Eskute?
Our narrowboat is LEAKING!
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Our narrowboat is LEAKING!
Eleglide T1 Step Thru Electric Bike Test and Review
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Eleglide T1 Step Thru Electric Bike Test and Review
Turning TRASH to TREASURE. Making a SHELVING unit with some old timber boards
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Turning TRASH to TREASURE. Making a SHELVING unit with some old timber boards
Best BUDGET folding fat tyre Ebike - The Fiido M1 Pro?
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Best BUDGET folding fat tyre Ebike - The Fiido M1 Pro?
Winter Preparations Begin On Our Liveaboard Narrowboat Home
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Winter Preparations Begin On Our Liveaboard Narrowboat Home
Narrowboat Ceiling.... The rebuild continues - Boating On A Budget
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Narrowboat Ceiling.... The rebuild continues - Boating On A Budget
Bosley Locks / Macclesfield Canal with NO water in it - Ebiking, Camping and Signwriting
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Bosley Locks / Macclesfield Canal with NO water in it - Ebiking, Camping and Signwriting
A narrowboat trip... Beautiful scenery, waterside wildlife, and a unique fishing adventure!
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A narrowboat trip... Beautiful scenery, waterside wildlife, and a unique fishing adventure!
We start our HOLIDAY by heading up 'The New Junction Canal'
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We start our HOLIDAY by heading up 'The New Junction Canal'

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @dbuckley4639
    @dbuckley4639 10 днів тому

    I see Lyanda Lady is up for sale currently!

  • @rosshannemann7772
    @rosshannemann7772 10 днів тому

    Just campers should have panels

  • @letsbefrank6269
    @letsbefrank6269 10 днів тому

    This van was waiting for you Peter, a project indeed, best of luck.😊

  • @AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq
    @AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq 11 днів тому

    Always wear a mask when grinding especially with bitumin because inhaling the dust causes cancer.

  • @vitilanebike
    @vitilanebike 12 днів тому

    Please check out your emails, Peter .

  • @slakjak869
    @slakjak869 12 днів тому

    Great video mate, thank you!

  • @Patricia-ks8rw
    @Patricia-ks8rw 13 днів тому

    Needs a good clean

  • @ebikehacker
    @ebikehacker 13 днів тому

    Good content as always

  • @user-xw6wj2qh5n
    @user-xw6wj2qh5n 13 днів тому

    Oh dear, tin worm covered by fibre glass is never nice to have to deal with. It looks like something the previous owner knew about - did they tell you before you bought it from them?

  • @JohnSmith-el7zn
    @JohnSmith-el7zn 14 днів тому

    Gold or silver. Your boat look great guys.

  • @rogerturley
    @rogerturley 16 днів тому

    14:14 Previous owner KNEW that it was a bogded job and I'll bet it was never mentioned during the sale. Fiberglass "fix" is so dishonest, especially in the UK environment. 19:05 You can do it yourself. You've proven yourself to be a pretty handy guy. Buy an inexpensive flux-core MIG (get a gas unit if you can afford it) and watch some UA-cam. The key is to stack tack welds. Don't try and weld a bead longer than an inch at once. Too much heat is the death of sheet metal welding. Clean it and tighten the gaps and then tack away.

  • @castingshadows282
    @castingshadows282 17 днів тому

    Looks like you both have your hands full with making old look new. I'm all up for you doing it rather then some odd job guy from a shady garage making a rip off job of it. I honestly believe you can do it your self's. And as a bonus your viewers would be right behind you giving you much needed support. The main chassis seems to be OK. So you have a good chance of fixing it and making it good. So come on Peter. get those overalls on and get started. 🖖👍

  • @angelabuxton2143
    @angelabuxton2143 17 днів тому

    Love your new project, can't wait to see how she progresses xx😂😂 love 'me dawn'

  • @jackbamford1787
    @jackbamford1787 17 днів тому

    My 2 favorite people to watch.always interesting, always fun to watch .love tne van love the different projects you do. always keep us entertained.

  • @ProTroll_UK
    @ProTroll_UK 17 днів тому

    Watch these guys now get their hands on a camper van, hilarious….😂

  • @janeconstantine576
    @janeconstantine576 17 днів тому

    Bloody hell! Who converted that van?

  • @catherine3902
    @catherine3902 17 днів тому

    Well, this is different from your narrowboat 😅. Good on you both for deciding to take on this campervan project. You always do a grand job with your projects, so it'll be exciting to see the progress. Best of luck, both of you 👍 xx

  • @cliffhalse1326
    @cliffhalse1326 17 днів тому

    exactly what did it fail on ? not seen anything i'd of failed it on yet [

  • @TairnKA
    @TairnKA 17 днів тому

    I'd call this a MOT, lessons learned to make it better, refit. ;-)

  • @paulwilson5384
    @paulwilson5384 17 днів тому

    ❤ it 😃👍

  • @stevehewson8903
    @stevehewson8903 17 днів тому

    Why not get one of these power-bank companies to send you one of their products, like all the other UA-camrs do?....

  • @mrclicky6826
    @mrclicky6826 17 днів тому

    Perfect your welding skills. I’d love to follow you on your learning journey and pick up tips and tricks from you. I did a bit of arc and mig welding years ago and it’s something I have always wanted to have another go at. Having watched all your videos I know you wouldn’t cut corners and it would be a proper job. Give it a go I’m positive you can turn your hand to anything

  • @ajw1467
    @ajw1467 17 днів тому

    Glutten for punishment peter not a project boat and a camper project your missing valuable pub time peter!🎉

  • @ruthscott5166
    @ruthscott5166 17 днів тому

    Hello my favorite Yorkshire couple - best of luck with the camper I do hope you can fine the materials at a decent cost and/or someone who can do the work for you.

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling 17 днів тому

    It looks a nice van

  • @vitilanebike
    @vitilanebike 18 днів тому

    Hello, my friend, please check our email

  • @modularhippo
    @modularhippo 20 днів тому

    Nice work!! If you ever get any grief with sharpness of borders due to bleed of paint then 'Frog Tape' is a ninja masking tape worth checking out:) Keep up the good work:)

  • @vocasoma1550
    @vocasoma1550 21 день тому

    What tools did you use specifically if you don’t mind writing. I was told to use a scabbler. What did you use?

  • @edwardhoughton2565
    @edwardhoughton2565 22 дні тому

    Xx

  • @Dore60
    @Dore60 23 дні тому

    👌👍

  • @garry9999
    @garry9999 23 дні тому

    You two are stars with yer stripes

  • @barrykemp1397
    @barrykemp1397 23 дні тому

    How about pale primrose or country cream could look good, or, depending on whether the window frames are shiny brass, or silver, how about something to match them? Good luck anyway, B

  • @SailingCartagena
    @SailingCartagena 24 дні тому

    'Painted by a pro?' against all odd, looks like it.

  • @peterclarkson7317
    @peterclarkson7317 24 дні тому

    Good job you two, well done. In the end shot the light just catches the boat so the coach line looks a lighter grey, and matches well with the mute look, so maybe a lighter grey is the way to go.

  • @NarrowboatNatterings
    @NarrowboatNatterings 24 дні тому

    Not bad at all for a pair of grandparents! It’s looking stunning now. I think your suggestion of cream is good. I also think a maroon might look nice.

  • @DEmma1972
    @DEmma1972 24 дні тому

    maybe gold or copper or brass coach lines

  • @studarbyshire3851
    @studarbyshire3851 24 дні тому

    Saw a truck with a similar 2 greys but that was trimmed off with a royal blue set of coachlines. Really stood out well

  • @jimwood3096
    @jimwood3096 24 дні тому

    Stumbled across your channel by chance and been genuinely impressed by your work ethic and the results you've achieved. An example to us all.

  • @timhaines8207
    @timhaines8207 24 дні тому

    Great paint job. I would go for a yellow or beige coachline. Whichever colour you choose I would do the window trims and mushrooms in the same colour to carry it across the boat.

  • @jenniferpruden4059
    @jenniferpruden4059 24 дні тому

    Well done that's lovely. A good job done by you both.🎉. Congratulations on the new grandchild 🎉🙋👶🍷🍷🍾

  • @millersfoto
    @millersfoto 24 дні тому

    Great job both of you. Looking very smart.

  • @TheBeeryBoater
    @TheBeeryBoater 24 дні тому

    And another great job between you both. Well done!

  • @TheBeeryBoater
    @TheBeeryBoater 24 дні тому

    Just catching up with your videos, Pete (and fried egg & cheese-on-toast cooking lady!). You’re both doing a smashing job. The brush box looked interesting. Never seen one before. Be good to know what you think of it and its performance. Couldn’t find the name in the description.

  • @jackbamford1787
    @jackbamford1787 24 дні тому

    Jack here a truly professional job ,as I have done many decorating jobs that beats my work well done to both of you. Congratulations on your grandchild. You 2 can paint my bungalow any time. You should be proud of the paint job. Keep up the great vids

  • @EricWigham
    @EricWigham 24 дні тому

    keep it up and you will be getting on full time. lol

  • @nigeldibden9293
    @nigeldibden9293 24 дні тому

    What a fantastic result you two have achieved. A lot of hard work and patience required but it really has been worth it. Well done😊

  • @jasonbass908
    @jasonbass908 24 дні тому

    London transport red boarder would look fab or british racing green

  • @jonathanribee8098
    @jonathanribee8098 24 дні тому

    unwatchable due to hideous muzak

  • @stuartdavies3664
    @stuartdavies3664 24 дні тому

    Good job peeps

  • @paulwilson5384
    @paulwilson5384 24 дні тому

    Home sweet home love it love it 💯👍👍🍻