Oh the life of being a boat owner. Don’t let things get you down Joe. We all drop stuff into the water. I dropped my Anchor in a few weeks ago. Still haven’t fished it out.
One day you will look back with pride and say, "we did that"! The cold, the backaches, the hours that you both must feel will never end will fade as you cruise your narrowboat and hug each other with love and appreciation at what you have achieved. Keep believing.
I love the cedar seating and the floor is pure genius! You guys are smashing it. We painted our boat ourselves this year. We watched John Barnard on UA-cam to learn what to do and bought the tools he suggested. Nine coats later we are finally proud of the finish we've achieved. We spent 4 weeks under a noisy, motorway bridge to keep out of the sun and rain. Some mornings we got up to find there'd been a fly strike and we had to rub everything down again. There are some days when nothing seems to go right but it is SO worth it when you get it all done yourself. Keep going guys 👍xx
Thank you that’s reassuring we’re looking forward to painting the boat although it’ll be in a few stages eg roof first (to allow for solar), bow & stern decks & then the sides etc. The local dry dock is booked up for ages so hoping we get the odd decent week throughout this year at some point! Will check out John Barnard!
Wow the change in your boat is really showing now. The floor is amazing and the benches are beautiful. Joe your skills are fantastic and never ending. Bummer about the gearbox but together with the work you have completed on the engine you should have many miles of trouble free cruising. Keep on going you will have the most amazing home. Your channel is my favourite and I love to watch your vlogs each week. I’m wondering what decorative delights Danni has in store 😊. Well done guys, you are both such hard working lovely people
Talking about changes in their boat, I wonder how Danni & Joe are changing as the build progresses, you know they have to be. Being young, resilient, smart, diligent, they will be fine, even with the momentary insanity of deciding to build a boat. :)
Thanks so much! Yeah the gearbox was a good spot of future proofing anyway and glad it was discovered now rather than it failing on a river! Danni is itching to start decorating!
Thanks so much! Yeah the gearbox was a good spot of future proofing anyway and glad it was discovered now rather than it failing on a river! Danni is itching to start decorating!
You can do it danni.......keep your chin up don't despair don't get pissed off that's when things go wrong mate your doing well 👍just think you two will look back when all finished and say to each other we did all this
Can see them at 80 years old in their rocking chairs, "Remember when we decided to build that boat, what were we thinking! Why did we think that was a brilliant idea for a life goal?" "I dunno, but we wouldn't have had all that fun and all those experiences with it and met all those people if we hadn't." "Yeah, you may have a point there."
And thats why all dutch boat owners have a magnet on a rope. Today its youre alan key, tomorrow its the keys off your car. Get one!! Trust me. Thank me later. And a great job on that bench and the brewing ( rope in the crack of the floor ) must look great when done. My compliments
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I haven't yet gone back to see where you're at in terms of your boat rehabilitation project. I do have a bad habit of offering unwanted advice on occasions and I still keep doing it but I can't resist so here it is with my apologies. Regarding your two companionway swinging doors I have seen a number of boats that have completely abolished their doors altogether and replaced them with heavy duty drop-in panels of clear perspex. If you're following other channels I think Sailing Uma was the first one to do it. They have cut their panels into halves, cut longitudinally giving them a choice of options for ventilation and privacy. One advantage of the perspex is to admit more light. Of course a simple pull across curtain is easily added if seclusion is desired. That's all from me, I'm looking forward to watching you making progress through your daunting project! 'Character building' I think they call it!
You turn your hand to everything omg. Brilliant ! Well done. Jealous as hell. All starting to take shape snd the boat looks bigger as you progress. Awesome vlog. Have a fabulous week.
All relationships are allways subject to different form of testing. But don't blame your boat if everything ends up well... Sooner than you expect you will be cruising along the cut
Hi Danni and Joe. Things are looking great. Once you got the hang of the 1st mushroom, looked like the others went more smoothly. As for always having to find everything, I bought a shed because my house is so small I have nowhere to store the tools. Now that everything is in the shed, I can’t find a darn thing. I have bought 3 tape measures since the shed went in this past June. Love the rope between the boards. As for all of the things that have gone wrong, they will be but a memory when you are cruising in the spring. Love your channel.
The boat is looking fantastic. Just wondering what you have to finish before you can put the heat in? And are you doing a fire or Diesel heater? About 35 years ago we did the same thing to a house. We had a lot of help from family and friends. We both worked full time and had 2 young children. We had a few moments when we thought why did we start this. We have many memories and learned not to take things to seriously, except safety first. It took 9 months to make it livable. Notice I didn’t say finished. Hang in there and hug each other as much as possible.
Thank you! We have a log burner ready to go, Kev is welding our flue pipe up this week and diesel heater is almost ready to go once batteries are installed also, hopefully ready before the real weather cold starts!
Aww Joe bless you! You seemed quite down on this vlog. Bless, you both are doing really well considering all you are faced with. I take my hat off to you both. You work hard, it will pay off in the end. Dont get too down you are both normally so bright and bubbly and a pleasure to watch.. keep on going guys!!! love the vlogs warts and all.👍🙏💫❤🙌.
What a great job you are doing, remember when it get tough and things are getting you down, remember how much have achieved, the reasons that you had that made you want to take on this undertaking. I think you understand this because of the way you work together and still able to joke a bit, at times of great stress. You are a fantastic example of what two people can achieve who have decided work on a shared dream. Imagine when it is finished, the joy and fun you two will have using and enjoying what boat life can provide. Very very impressed. Colin and Heather.
I've been binging the whole build this week... and throughout I've been wondering what's wrong with the dust-collector on your saw? Everytime you fire up the circular/mitre saw, clouds of saw dust come out from NEXT TO the collection bag. It's been a great build to watch... and though I hope hope hope SOMEDAY to be on the cut, I'm NEVER doing what you're doing. :) Thanks for the vicarious experience, though!
My husband is stoked by your oakum technique. Having many questions about this choice, we will wait to see the next step. Impressed with both of you. Sending you persevering thoughts.
Hello Danni & Joe ... Kudos to you Joe, for your patience and perseverance. No matter what your skillset was before this project. After the completion of this daunting project Joe, you will be able to tackle anything with confidence. What's nice about vlogging this project is, you will know every inch of your boat like the back of your hand and will be able to look back and watch with pride, all that you have accomplished. Keep calm and carry on. Much respect to you both. Jessiah👍
Great as usual you have a lot of patience with that rope it looked like it took ages but you will have the knowledge that you did it every time you’re on the boat
It is really hard to keep going sometimes but you're doing a great job and you'll get there. Just remember to keep the thought in your mind when it gets tough of how nice life will be when you're cruising and can relax more. Also Minor Figures oat milk is definitely the best I've found! 🌱
All boats must have a good set of fishing magnets on a rope bow and stern. Not only for crap you drop in the drink but it’s a fun thing to do along waterways, bridges, and marinas, I’m here in the states don’t have a long boat but you will find some cool stuff. I like magnet fishing under and around bridges, you can find stolen items lots of things from safes, jewelry, stolen bikes, and guns, I have always called the police when I find a gun, found 17 of them to date. Plus gives you something to do while held up. The fishing gear I find lol all I have to by is line and sinkers that is if the hooks are to rotted. I even carry a magnet and line in the vehicle and stop on or at bridges and throw the magnet in off bridges. That’s how I found the lions share of guns and safes. On waterways where no or next to no boats go car overpass’s over creeks and streams are treasure troves. Go on Amazon and search Fishing Magnets. I have 2 one has a 900 pound draw and the other has a 1,500 pound draw. Right metal and right contact they will lift that weight and the magnets weigh less then 3 pounds. Nothing like a good old fashioned treasure hunt.
We see lots of people magnet fishing, especially in the summer! We don’t tend to get too many guns over here but you never know! We’ll get one added to the wish list 😂
Hi Jo Danny,you never amaze me you took that gearbox out like you had done lots of them well done I hope you get it back soon ,yes the cutting compound on the drill bit makes all the different the swarf comes out in one bit witch is nice to see and it makes a good job of doing the threads as well using the right equipment makes all the difference ,mmmm ,are the mushrooms vents metal ? When all this is done you and Danny can sit back and say WE done this ,never seen anyone do that before corking floorboard before,hope you allowed away for the conditions to escape from the bottom of the hull ? ,till next time take care keep safe, John 👀🌹🇬🇧🤷♀️👏👍🙌🥂🥂
Thanks John! I was a bit intimidated by the gearbox but it came out okay in the end, I’ve removed an engine from a car before and I’d definitely say this was easier than that. The mushrooms are metal, they’re only on temporarily as we’ll need to remove them to fit the ceiling plywood (core cut down though from the roof for the vents). We’ve still got access to the hull through the engine bilge and also our hatches for the pantry. Cheers
This is looking so good! You two have done so well. You have nearly got through the long and no doubt sometimes demoralizing slog. I have huge respect for what you have gritted your teeth through, and if I was still in uk would bring you a large barrel of wine or beer with 2 straws. Go Danni n Joe!
Danni, Jo, you both are working so hard, and the boat now taking shape (internally). Love the floor Jo. Jo are you a builder by trade, you seem to know what your doing, and love your shed back at home. Great to follow your journey. It's a shame about the gear box though. Great Vlog. Take care.
Thank you! No but my Dad & brothers are all in the trade so I’ve picked up stuff over the years. The gearbox was a bummer but glad it was discovered now and didn’t go pop on a river or something!
I love the series and I am full of admiration for the difficult jobs you take on. It will all be worth it. You should do more planning though and share the work so that Danni has an opportunity to pick up new skills. It seems to be that Joe does all the building and Danni does the sanding and painting. Maybe Danni could design the kitchen and put the units together.
Howdy Danni & Joe. A tremendous effort this week and looks fantastic. Pity about the gearbox issue but no doubt a repair it will work fine. Keep your spirits high and enjoy. Cheers Keith & Helen Melbourne Auzz.
Hi Joe just a thought get yourself a magnetic parts tray it'll hold itself any where you need to keep small parts handy + Allen keys and drill bits from rolling away . Love the series by the way, you two are working so hard to get where you want to go .
You Guys are doing an amazing job, thanks for sharing, I’m really enjoying watching your hard work and progress on the boat. Wishing you both all the best. 👏🏼👍🏻
how fun , now you are going to wear your arms out working on the ceiling. lol progress is great ! thank you for doing these videos. you two. P.S that rope looks awesome!
Yes a friend gave us some lovely stainless bolts and lent us hit tap & cutting compound, they’re being removed when we fit the plywood ceiling & will then be re-sealed properly
Haha, my advice would be don't buy a 35 year old motorcycle. I did and I still pay the price in maintainance. But no regrets nonetheless. Hope your gearbox gets sorted out.
Looks like Joe might need one of those fishing magnets! I hate losing tools. You guys are making great progress!!! Floors look great. What did Danni think when she saw them?
Good shout on the magnet we dropped part of our coffee pot as well! 😂 Thank you. Danni was dubious of the rope when I said about it but she was really impressed with how it has turned out!
@@DanniandJoe Have you heard of a magnetizer/demagnetizer tool? It would probably just make all you tools stick to the boat! Not sure it that would be better.
Hi Guys. Really enjoy your blog and your commitment to getting your old girl good again. Regarding your gearbox issue ..... I have a similar issue with my Hurth HBW150, and a similar dilemma, new or refurbish? I am (was) just about to order a new one when I saw your latest video, can I ask where you are sending your box for refurb and if you have been given an indication of turnaround time? Many thanks and good luck again. Ian
Hi Ian, funnily enough the chap who refurbished it said ours is a HBW150, pop us an email at danniandjoetravel@gmail.com and I’ll pass his details over it was roughly 2 weeks in total including postage and what not
@@DanniandJoe thanks guys. If you are happy, then I will try refurb first as new box is eye wateringly expensive. Will send an email later today. Have you had a chance to test it yet?
Oh the life of being a boat owner. Don’t let things get you down Joe. We all drop stuff into the water. I dropped my Anchor in a few weeks ago. Still haven’t fished it out.
Oh no! Yes we'll get there
One day you will look back with pride and say, "we did that"! The cold, the backaches, the hours that you both must feel will never end will fade as you cruise your narrowboat and hug each other with love and appreciation at what you have achieved. Keep believing.
Very true. Even looking back now we’ve come far considering this is our first boat! Thank you.
I love the cedar seating and the floor is pure genius! You guys are smashing it. We painted our boat ourselves this year. We watched John Barnard on UA-cam to learn what to do and bought the tools he suggested. Nine coats later we are finally proud of the finish we've achieved. We spent 4 weeks under a noisy, motorway bridge to keep out of the sun and rain. Some mornings we got up to find there'd been a fly strike and we had to rub everything down again. There are some days when nothing seems to go right but it is SO worth it when you get it all done yourself. Keep going guys 👍xx
Thank you that’s reassuring we’re looking forward to painting the boat although it’ll be in a few stages eg roof first (to allow for solar), bow & stern decks & then the sides etc. The local dry dock is booked up for ages so hoping we get the odd decent week throughout this year at some point! Will check out John Barnard!
@@DanniandJoe ask around your boating community to see if you have a local "painters' bridge" if you have... no need for dry dock fees xx
Wow the change in your boat is really showing now. The floor is amazing and the benches are beautiful. Joe your skills are fantastic and never ending. Bummer about the gearbox but together with the work you have completed on the engine you should have many miles of trouble free cruising. Keep on going you will have the most amazing home. Your channel is my favourite and I love to watch your vlogs each week. I’m wondering what decorative delights Danni has in store 😊. Well done guys, you are both such hard working lovely people
Talking about changes in their boat, I wonder how Danni & Joe are changing as the build progresses, you know they have to be. Being young, resilient, smart, diligent, they will be fine, even with the momentary insanity of deciding to build a boat. :)
Thanks so much! Yeah the gearbox was a good spot of future proofing anyway and glad it was discovered now rather than it failing on a river! Danni is itching to start decorating!
Thanks so much! Yeah the gearbox was a good spot of future proofing anyway and glad it was discovered now rather than it failing on a river! Danni is itching to start decorating!
It’s been a massive learning curve already, we were slightly naive in thinking it would be similar to building the van but it’s 10x harder!
Great effort with the caulking, wasn't sure how it would work out, but it looks really good. You have every right to be pleased with it.
Thank you!
Thank you!
You can do it danni.......keep your chin up don't despair don't get pissed off that's when things go wrong mate your doing well 👍just think you two will look back when all finished and say to each other we did all this
Can see them at 80 years old in their rocking chairs, "Remember when we decided to build that boat, what were we thinking! Why did we think that was a brilliant idea for a life goal?" "I dunno, but we wouldn't have had all that fun and all those experiences with it and met all those people if we hadn't." "Yeah, you may have a point there."
Thank you! Yes it’ll be rewarding knowing what we’ve achieved!
I Googled "bogus job" and this popped up. You have more patience and fortitude than I do.
😂 thank you!
Well done you two. Brilliant job. Great to see a young couple helping themselves. Yes I’m an old, old man!
Thank you!
Good job for a pom. She's looking good mate Marty
Thanks Marty!
And thats why all dutch boat owners have a magnet on a rope. Today its youre alan key, tomorrow its the keys off your car. Get one!!
Trust me. Thank me later.
And a great job on that bench and the brewing ( rope in the crack of the floor ) must look great when done. My compliments
Yes been wanting to order one for a while, magnet fishing is really popular here too as a hobby. Thank you!
Floor looking great, The cedar for the benches will last forever its great to use outside. Sorry you have had a stressful week.
Thank you yes looking forward to focusing on the cosmetics it should make a lovely seating area once it’s done!
Thank you yes looking forward to focusing on the cosmetics it should make a lovely seating area once it’s done!
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I haven't yet gone back to see where you're at in terms of your boat rehabilitation project. I do have a bad habit of offering unwanted advice on occasions and I still keep doing it but I can't resist so here it is with my apologies. Regarding your two companionway swinging doors I have seen a number of boats that have completely abolished their doors altogether and replaced them with heavy duty drop-in panels of clear perspex. If you're following other channels I think Sailing Uma was the first one to do it. They have cut their panels into halves, cut longitudinally giving them a choice of options for ventilation and privacy. One advantage of the perspex is to admit more light. Of course a simple pull across curtain is easily added if seclusion is desired. That's all from me, I'm looking forward to watching you making progress through your daunting project! 'Character building' I think they call it!
You turn your hand to everything omg. Brilliant ! Well done. Jealous as hell. All starting to take shape snd the boat looks bigger as you progress. Awesome vlog. Have a fabulous week.
Thanks so much!
Flooring looking really nice.
Should have bedded the mushroom vents on the sealant before tightening the screws rather than a thin bead afterwards they will definitely leak in time
Yeah they will be once fitted permanently, we need to remove them once the ply lining is up so we can accurately core cut down for the vent
Love the rope idea 🤗
Thank you!
All relationships are allways subject to different form of testing. But don't blame your boat if everything ends up well... Sooner than you expect you will be cruising along the cut
Thanks Rolf!
Well done you too keep your Spirits up you’ll get there xx
Thank you!
Hi Danni and Joe. Things are looking great. Once you got the hang of the 1st mushroom, looked like the others went more smoothly. As for always having to find everything, I bought a shed because my house is so small I have nowhere to store the tools. Now that everything is in the shed, I can’t find a darn thing. I have bought 3 tape measures since the shed went in this past June. Love the rope between the boards. As for all of the things that have gone wrong, they will be but a memory when you are cruising in the spring. Love your channel.
Thank you! Haha, that sounds familiar with my Dad, built a second shed because the first one was full but now they’re both full!
The boat is looking fantastic. Just wondering what you have to finish before you can put the heat in? And are you doing a fire or Diesel heater? About 35 years ago we did the same thing to a house. We had a lot of help from family and friends. We both worked full time and had 2 young children. We had a few moments when we thought why did we start this. We have many memories and learned not to take things to seriously, except safety first. It took 9 months to make it livable. Notice I didn’t say finished. Hang in there and hug each other as much as possible.
Thank you! We have a log burner ready to go, Kev is welding our flue pipe up this week and diesel heater is almost ready to go once batteries are installed also, hopefully ready before the real weather cold starts!
You're a hell of a grafter Joe, really impressed by your roll your sleeves up and get stuck in attitude.....hats off to you mate
Thank so much, appreciate it
You two are really amazing!
Thanks so much!
Dan you could have used self tapping screws for your vents ! Future reference;) luv the ALDI knickers :))
Aww Joe bless you! You seemed quite down on this vlog. Bless, you both are doing really well considering all you are faced with. I take my hat off to you both. You work hard, it will pay off in the end. Dont get too down you are both normally so bright and bubbly and a pleasure to watch.. keep on going guys!!! love the vlogs warts and all.👍🙏💫❤🙌.
Thanks so much! We’ll get there, Danni can cheer me up quite easily!
@@DanniandJoe that's good to hear Joe, you and Danni are a great couple it's a pleasure to watch you both! Here's to next week!x
What a great job you are doing, remember when it get tough and things are getting you down, remember how much have achieved, the reasons that you had that made you want to take on this undertaking. I think you understand this because of the way you work together and still able to joke a bit, at times of great stress.
You are a fantastic example of what two people can achieve who have decided work on a shared dream. Imagine when it is finished, the joy and fun you two will have using and enjoying what boat life can provide. Very very impressed. Colin and Heather.
I've been binging the whole build this week... and throughout I've been wondering what's wrong with the dust-collector on your saw? Everytime you fire up the circular/mitre saw, clouds of saw dust come out from NEXT TO the collection bag.
It's been a great build to watch... and though I hope hope hope SOMEDAY to be on the cut, I'm NEVER doing what you're doing. :) Thanks for the vicarious experience, though!
Not sure but it's never worked very well - to be fair it's £100 saw, the closest Makita equiv is 5 x the price! Thanks for watching!
My husband is stoked by your oakum technique. Having many questions about this choice, we will wait to see the next step. Impressed with both of you. Sending you persevering thoughts.
Thank you! Feel free to pop any questions over danniandjoetravel@gmail.com
I really like the rope between the floorboards, it looks great!
Thank you! We’re really pleased with it
You two are simply gorgeous
Thank you!
Hello Danni & Joe ... Kudos to you Joe, for your patience and perseverance. No matter what your skillset was before this project. After the completion of this daunting project Joe, you will be able to tackle anything with confidence. What's nice about vlogging this project is, you will know every inch of your boat like the back of your hand and will be able to look back and watch with pride, all that you have accomplished. Keep calm and carry on. Much respect to you both. Jessiah👍
Great as usual you have a lot of patience with that rope it looked like it took ages but you will have the knowledge that you did it every time you’re on the boat
Thank you yeah it’s quite a rewarding process we just need to step back sometimes and look at how far we’ve come!
It is really hard to keep going sometimes but you're doing a great job and you'll get there. Just remember to keep the thought in your mind when it gets tough of how nice life will be when you're cruising and can relax more. Also Minor Figures oat milk is definitely the best I've found! 🌱
Thanks so much! When we take a step back & see how far we come it’s really rewarding!
All boats must have a good set of fishing magnets on a rope bow and stern. Not only for crap you drop in the drink but it’s a fun thing to do along waterways, bridges, and marinas, I’m here in the states don’t have a long boat but you will find some cool stuff. I like magnet fishing under and around bridges, you can find stolen items lots of things from safes, jewelry, stolen bikes, and guns, I have always called the police when I find a gun, found 17 of them to date. Plus gives you something to do while held up. The fishing gear I find lol all I have to by is line and sinkers that is if the hooks are to rotted. I even carry a magnet and line in the vehicle and stop on or at bridges and throw the magnet in off bridges. That’s how I found the lions share of guns and safes. On waterways where no or next to no boats go car overpass’s over creeks and streams are treasure troves. Go on Amazon and search Fishing Magnets. I have 2 one has a 900 pound draw and the other has a 1,500 pound draw. Right metal and right contact they will lift that weight and the magnets weigh less then 3 pounds. Nothing like a good old fashioned treasure hunt.
We see lots of people magnet fishing, especially in the summer! We don’t tend to get too many guns over here but you never know! We’ll get one added to the wish list 😂
Coming along great. The calking will stop any drafts coming up. Will be interesting to see how they look after a few months
Thank you! Yeah hopefully it ages well, I’ve had hessian carpet before and once it’s brown it seems to stay the same.
Just came across you guys..
Most enjoyable think I'll stick around
Was not sure how the floor would turn out, but it looks great. You both are doing a great job.
Thank you! We’re really happy with it
Keep up the good work…
Nice to see someone showing the real side of owning an older boat …
Thank you! Never ending is it?
Hi Jo Danny,you never amaze me you took that gearbox out like you had done lots of them well done I hope you get it back soon ,yes the cutting compound on the drill bit makes all the different the swarf comes out in one bit witch is nice to see and it makes a good job of doing the threads as well using the right equipment makes all the difference ,mmmm ,are the mushrooms vents metal ? When all this is done you and Danny can sit back and say WE done this ,never seen anyone do that before corking floorboard before,hope you allowed away for the conditions to escape from the bottom of the hull ? ,till next time take care keep safe, John 👀🌹🇬🇧🤷♀️👏👍🙌🥂🥂
Thanks John! I was a bit intimidated by the gearbox but it came out okay in the end, I’ve removed an engine from a car before and I’d definitely say this was easier than that. The mushrooms are metal, they’re only on temporarily as we’ll need to remove them to fit the ceiling plywood (core cut down though from the roof for the vents). We’ve still got access to the hull through the engine bilge and also our hatches for the pantry. Cheers
Such respect for you two. The boat still looks a long way from done, but when I look back at early video's it has made such progress.
Thanks so much! Yeah slowly but surely it’s coming together!
This is looking so good! You two have done so well. You have nearly got through the long and no doubt sometimes demoralizing slog. I have huge respect for what you have gritted your teeth through, and if I was still in uk would bring you a large barrel of wine or beer with 2 straws. Go Danni n Joe!
Thank you! A lot of the hard unseen work is done soon it’ll be time for the actual fit out which is the rewarding stage!
Good grief! What a lot of work!!! Well done you two...🙂
Thanks so much!
Love the mushrooms. Well done Joe. Good blog, it's coming along real well.
Hope the gear box gets done quickly for you x
Thank you!
Danni, Jo, you both are working so hard, and the boat now taking shape (internally). Love the floor Jo. Jo are you a builder by trade, you seem to know what your doing, and love your shed back at home. Great to follow your journey. It's a shame about the gear box though. Great Vlog. Take care.
Thank you! No but my Dad & brothers are all in the trade so I’ve picked up stuff over the years. The gearbox was a bummer but glad it was discovered now and didn’t go pop on a river or something!
Great Video
Thank you!
Doing a fantastic job mate. I agree cedar the best smelling timber, smells really sweet.
Thank you! We’ve got some spare bits we’ll be using inside as well, looking forward to fitting the actual interior out now
I love the series and I am full of admiration for the difficult jobs you take on. It will all be worth it. You should do more planning though and share the work so that Danni has an opportunity to pick up new skills. It seems to be that Joe does all the building and Danni does the sanding and painting. Maybe Danni could design the kitchen and put the units together.
Danni works as a nurse a lot of the time so is funding the build whilst Joe takes the lead on the build. We both make decisions together on the build.
Great video thanks guys - loved the rope for the floor - unique and gorgeous. Just wish I had your get up and go x
Thank you! We have plenty of days where getting out of bed is a struggle don’t worry! 😂
Looking real good!
Thank you 🙂
Very impressive Joe, I hope people are proud of your achievements so far matey.
Thanks Paul yeah finding it quite rewarding!
Howdy Danni & Joe. A tremendous effort this week and looks fantastic. Pity about the gearbox issue but no doubt a repair it will work fine. Keep your spirits high and enjoy. Cheers Keith & Helen Melbourne Auzz.
Thanks so much! Yeah shame about the gearbox but better now than it failing on a river!
Like the road idea 👍
Thank you!
Hi Joe just a thought get yourself a magnetic parts tray it'll hold itself any where you need to keep small parts handy + Allen keys and drill bits from rolling away .
Love the series by the way, you two are working so hard to get where you want to go .
That’s a great shout I’ve actually got one at home! Thank you much appreciated!
Joe you are such a hard worker. Well done x
Thank you!
Whatch them fingers you only get one set 🤘🏻❤️🤩
Too true!
Absolutely glued to your series one of my favourite channels and I think you guys are amazing together
Wow, thank you!
Amazing 👏
Thanks!
Guys. You will come across little set backs. Stick with it. Work as a team and you will overcome it
Thank you!!
Well done guys keep going looks great love the rope that's all the boat episodes done in 3 days love it 👍👍👍
Thank you! Ah wow you did well to catch up that quickly!
Well done keep it up you two cheers
You Guys are doing an amazing job, thanks for sharing, I’m really enjoying watching your hard work and progress on the boat. Wishing you both all the best. 👏🏼👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Floor looks 👌 smashing . What a great job you're both doing, looking forward to the next vlog 😀 xxx
You can always buy a long pole!
You need to get a super large magnet for retrieving metal things dropped in the water
Yes it’s on the shopping list! 😂
Totally amazed at the work you’ve done so far on your boat. Joe you are very talented. It’s coming along beautifully. Can’t wait for more Vlogs!
It's looking great guys! You are such hard workers and it shows. Your home will be very special. All the best from Missouri.
how fun , now you are going to wear your arms out working on the ceiling. lol progress is great !
thank you for doing these videos. you two. P.S that rope looks awesome!
😂 no problem at all thanks for watching!
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Nothing worth doing is ever easy guys.
You must know that.
Keep chipping away.🙂
Is that Joe in the background of Boat Life with Mel and Paul Vlog episode “Narrowboat Stern Repairs” at the 12.07 mark?
I hope you used stainless steel machine screws for your mushroom vents 😀
Yes a friend gave us some lovely stainless bolts and lent us hit tap & cutting compound, they’re being removed when we fit the plywood ceiling & will then be re-sealed properly
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Caulking - the sport of masocists. You do know you can get marine flooring that looks like caulked decking?
Love your channel, narrowboats are fascinating. What is the inside length of yours?
I think when we measured it was about 40ft?
Ooooooh nice mushrooms!
If you don't mind me asking where did you get them?
I want to replace all the manky ones on my boat
They are available online on most chandlers!
Haha, my advice would be don't buy a 35 year old motorcycle. I did and I still pay the price in maintainance. But no regrets nonetheless. Hope your gearbox gets sorted out.
Something rewarding about giving a classic a new lease of life!
Looks like Joe might need one of those fishing magnets! I hate losing tools. You guys are making great progress!!! Floors look great. What did Danni think when she saw them?
Good shout on the magnet we dropped part of our coffee pot as well! 😂 Thank you. Danni was dubious of the rope when I said about it but she was really impressed with how it has turned out!
@@DanniandJoe Have you heard of a magnetizer/demagnetizer tool? It would probably just make all you tools stick to the boat! Not sure it that would be better.
Tune’s
Thank you!
I’d of been swearing 🤬 a blue streak if my tool went into the canal!
Typically we lost a full set of my decent Allen keys & bought this set then dropped the only one we wanted! 😂
@@DanniandJoe at which point you took up magnet 🧲 fishing ...
Can I ask you guys, you are very young, where did you get the building and mechanic skills from???
Joe's dad is a builder so he has learnt a lot from him!
I wish I could find someone to live my dreams with 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Your doing a great job Joe, keep up the good work. Do you know that you can use duck tape somethings to put over her mouth, 😂😂😂😂
Haha cheeky!
@@DanniandJoe I only mean it funny. I love your channel. Keep up the good work👍🏼
Hi Guys. Really enjoy your blog and your commitment to getting your old girl good again. Regarding your gearbox issue ..... I have a similar issue with my Hurth HBW150, and a similar dilemma, new or refurbish? I am (was) just about to order a new one when I saw your latest video, can I ask where you are sending your box for refurb and if you have been given an indication of turnaround time? Many thanks and good luck again. Ian
Hi Ian, funnily enough the chap who refurbished it said ours is a HBW150, pop us an email at danniandjoetravel@gmail.com and I’ll pass his details over it was roughly 2 weeks in total including postage and what not
@@DanniandJoe thanks guys. If you are happy, then I will try refurb first as new box is eye wateringly expensive. Will send an email later today. Have you had a chance to test it yet?
No worries. Yes fitted & tested, engages instantly now, still ‘clunks’ into gear but I’m aware that’s just how these boxes are, even from new
@@DanniandJoe Thanks guys, have sent an email.
40pound for a reconditioned gearbox
An oil chance maybe
Tried the oil, tried gear cable etc etc - was the clutch plates slipping so only option was to recondition
hi joe, have you not heard of the bristol rope and tyine co in the feeder rd. regards richard.
No unfortunately not! Although makes sense with Bristols location & maritime history. Will check them out if I need anymore!
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
Hi, is it possible to contact you without Instagram or Facebook?
Hi sorry for the delay - our email is danniandjoetravel@gmail.com - thank you!