29. How Much Did The 1st Year On My Narrowboat Cost? Am I Able To Carry On Living On The Canals?
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- 29. How Much Did The 1st Year On My Narrowboat Cost? Am I Able To Carry On Living On The Canals? I Break Down The Costs Of Living Off Grid On My Narrowboat Aitch!
I Have No Real Income, So Will I be Able To Live Off Of My Savings?
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Excellent video dad for those considering living on a boat! Very eye opening. Well done and I’m very proud of you xx
Thanks Clare! You should have a little look at this lifestyle haha! See you soon Dad xxx
It is a great idea! Life doesn’t have to be so complicated does it to enjoy it x
@@clarep4576 Spot on xxx
You could earn a few Bob working as a Michael Caine voiceover man?
Where can I sign up! I'd love to do that!
I just forget to keep a record of everything I spend money on, you jogged my memory a bit LOL
I have a CRT leisure mooring it has got electric hook up too which is really cheap, and a it is a locked mooring, I lived on the road for over 25 years and boat life is much cheaper, nicer, slower and well I can just go off for how ever long I want but it is nice having a place to come back to.
It is something to think about, it really is cheaper and there are some lovely places too, if moving around all the time and not having electric hook up 24/7 is costing you much more in fuel / coal etc it is worth a think.
I reckon my heating / electrics costs me around 100 a year at most. Mooring 22 quid a week. I do have solar to keep batteries topped up.
My son lives on his boat (was my my first boat) 500 yards away, he loves boat life too, has been all over the north, lost reverse half way up the wigan flite, made it though, then i had to pay to get him on a lorry and over to me so we could fix it, that cost a bit.
We will be going off together for a bit soon, change of scenery is needed.
Perhaps when I get fed up with constantly moving, I might do the same as you! Enjoy your little trip with your son and I'll see you next time Vince!
Vince - Really interesting to see how you have managed to keep costs down.
When I was a newly divorced single 44 year old which was too many years ago now, my cost for things to do with me (apart from rent) went way down. Stunning to think it, but as I was looking after just me, I was in charge of my costs with no other family members to account for. Taking control of these finances was only intimidating for the first "Go Round". After that, none of it was scary. This is why understanding that first year's numbers is so important.
As for the boat, I think you are going to need to draw from savings for that blacking. No more solar or battery costs in year 2, so that can go towards it. Anyone who has never had a boat, doesn't realize this is a recurring cost as is having those Marine Diesels serviced properly once a year if you are continuously cruising and I don't mean just changing the fluids and filters. I am sure you know that already. There is one thing, I wished we had as an extra when I had access to a boat. It was an extra plank for when you set up 'just too far' from a solid bank so can't jump it or are carrying bags of that food shopping. We got two scaffolding planks to go with the one on the boat. Best safety equipment ever!!! You don't want to go in the drink let alone when carrying that weekly food order. By the way, canal water can be truly awful stuff... Don't ask me how I know! HAHAHAHAHAHA.
You are right about that number you ended up with. If you add some personal expenses (life insurance, some kind of off the boat entertainment, that new camera and mic set up for UA-cam videos, a train trip now and again to see relatives are all good examples), being a narrow boater is an outstandingly effective use of ones money, no matter how you look at it. I have said this before, if I ever had to return to the UK, I'd be on the cut too.
Good luck for next years finances video. I expect things will be spent on different things and there will be some things you didn't bargain for in the mix as well.
Looking forward to the next video,
from one of your ex-pat viewers...
Scaffolding planks are like rocking horse droppings at the moment!
A lot of sense written there Brian! Next year will definitely have a lot of unexpected stuff, but that's life. See you next time!
@@danensis A nice turn of phrase. Over here the scarcity of wood seems to have reduced a great deal and prices are on the way down... but not quite down to where you'd like them.
Hi Vince. Just want to say thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. I found your video fascinating. Thanks so much for including everything.
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Anyway thanks again.
Mat
My pleasure Mat! I will have to look into Smarty, sounds good! (and cheap)
Very useful information there Vince. I've always wondered how long I could live on a boat for on my savings, turns out about two and a half weeks!
Alright Glynn I bet you're loaded! Haha
Thanks for this honest account, I'm just about ready to purchase a narrow boat 😊
My pleasure and good luck with the narrowboating!
Loved the video, no verbal fluff, straight to the point, very informative...magic! Well done and I hope all goes well for you in the future!
Cheers for that Joe!
For getting warm for cheap...CCk on Chinese Diesel heater! Very small very powerful and you can run it for 10hr/liter.Nice and clean
Sounds a good option, which I will keep in mind!
I agree that one of the best investments you can do if you’re a live aboard is fitting solar panels. It’s almost criminal to see & hear diesel engines running to charge batteries when moored up (during the summer months anyway). The other best thing I did was to buy a 12v adaptor for my laptop so that I didn’t have to run my inverter at night, especially in the winter. Good informative video Vince. Will you have to go back to work at some point or is this sustainable for you? All the best.
Cheers Paul, I'm OK for a while, but it won't last forever!
thnx informative and straight to the point unlike many other vids on same subject i have viewed best wishes
Thanks Tony. Glad you thought so. All the best Vince!
Great video mate.
Sooo jealous of the way you live. I know I shouldn't wish my life away but I am counting down my retirement to the day. 3 years and 10 months left and hopefully I see you on the canal somewhere.
Wish You health bro.
Thanks Barry! That time will fly by, and hope to bump into you in the future (not literally haha)
Good video mate
If you were living on land you would still need food heating mobile phone, but no rent or mortgage rates car ect must be a lot cheaper way to live that’s for sure and think of your gym membership you have saved now doing all those locks 👍🏻🤪
You're right Lewis, there are a lot less things to worry about living in one of these!
Great video mate, very informative and honest… I have no idea why someone would label this click bait… its clearly not! Cheers and enjoy
Thanks Stu. You do get some weird people hiding behind their keyboards haha! 😄
Thanks for that so Formative and now we know the cost which is cheaper than living in a house and actually a very cheap way of living thank you
My pleasure Angie!
recently retired and thinking seriously about selling up and buying a narrow boat. The solar panels are a definite plus and fitting them yourself was very sensible. This is a really good breakdown and very very helpful, thank you. If I get a boat I will buy some panels and come looking for you :)
Cheers! Its a nice way to live, can be hard work sometimes, but it all keeps you fit!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle yes, strangely the hard work also appeals; I am not one for doing nothing all day so it should keep me busy :)
@@clymtc You'll be well suited to it!
I love your honesty view on things, keeping it real and that shows your integrity:) I wish you every happiness on your lovely boat :)
Thanks very much Bob!
Great vlog showing your costs for the year and it was nice to see you face to face. I hope you were happy about the outcome and will continue to be a continuous cruiser. I’m sure your honesty will help others starting out on the same path. Take care, stay safe and say hello to Claire and your mum.
Thanks Glynnis! I will say hello!
Good idea to tally up the costs, probably still cheaper than and actual physical address on land. But you do need some sort of income to maintain this lifestyle. Hope you can continue on the narrowboat.
I'm ok at the moment Linda, but will have start earning a little bit soon!
Living in Australia I get $30 000 a year I live well just travelled round 15000 ks rent good car repairs beer and wine food inclusive i Could save but buggar it my age why bother. Mate no way would 15000 UK quids get me my lifestyle. You seem to be ok so keep plugging along. I may one day get back home will definately catch up my shout.
@@martinbowskill5511 Seem to be doing OK out there Martin!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle yep I go fishing and crabby also coldest nights in winter approx 12 deg. So power not too expensive all in all I'm a lucky guy living here plus these colonials aren't too bad either.
Just come across this video.
Nice one, found it very interesting.
We've (my Dear Wife and I) have been living onboard for 12 years now and this video is a good eye opener for anyone thinking of a Lifestyle afloat.
👍
Glad that you found it interesting! Was the costs similar to yours?
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Our rough costings, are just about same as yours, we have solar panels, already, but included them in our tot up, with a higher price for the license, we came out at £8900 for the year.
Can't grumble at that, because it's a Lifestyle that many people would really benefit from.
We seriously couldn't live on land again.
All the Very Best Buddy 👍
Hope to see you on the Cut one day.
@@2486Martin9086 Thanks for doing that! It looks like I worked it out about right then. I couldn't live on land either! Look after yourself Vince!
Interesting! Thanks. Some of those items are one-off eg solar kit. Some items will last several years eg batteries (Keep those receipts!) Blacking is needed every 3 to 4 years. The rest are your consumables which vary a little depending on how much you're on the move and how the weather is over the year. You should find the solar saves you some diesel, so don't moor under trees! And then there' s the beer ...Good luck!
The way prices have gone up lately. It's made that vlog a bit irrelivant nowadays!
I've been around boats all my life ive never lived on themive had 15 vessels but iam now saving to buy a bigger boat to live on it as we want all the modern ways of live but on water great video first time ive seen this channel
Cheers Colscopters! Good luck buying the boat!
Thanks and good luck to you also great channel you have thanks for making the videos
When and if I retire, my Mrs wants us to move to the UK and do what you are doing! That was interesting, young fella! Thank you.
Its not all sweetness and honey, but it can be a very rewarding way of life Ian!
Excellent straight talking, informative video, many thanks.
Cheers Martin!
👍 good one m8. Seems considerably cheaper on a narrow compared to land locked living. And your staying active physically and mentally with this lifestyle.
Its a win win (most of the time)
Thanks for that Vince - I know you've improved my quality of life with your videos so I hope you can keep going well into the future!
Thanks Jeff that's very nice of you!
That was interesting. I had no idea all that money was involved to live on a narrow boat
Glad you found it interesting Sonia! There is quite a bit involved to live out here!
Loved the comment about TV Vince, I remember our chats!!!. Pity you got stuck in BS for 5 months, I think you would have had a great time if not!. Take care.
Jeff.
You're right Jeff, no one wants to be stuck in BS! Its not good for the soul! See you next time.
Just a mention on the Lithum front. They are actually a lot cheaper than you might imagine. The lifetime cost of power from a reasonable AGM treated perfectly is about 30p per KWh, a Lithium treated as harshly as you can is 18p per kWh and, treated more realistically is 11p per kWh. If you do engine running in the winter for charge, as I imagine you must, then the engine running time can be more that halved and you don’t need all the gear the companies that make it say you do. Choose the correct battery and you don’t need any of it If installed right.
I find £20 a week more than covers food but I use Lidl and Aldi and have an electric bike (charged from solar) investment in more solar and better batteries would mean you can pretty much cook all summer on electric. I use about 1.5 bottles of gas a year and I Never eat out and eat food that needs to be cooked rather than just heated up. I’ve found investing in energy saving tech has really paid off. Repayment time can be in months rather than years.
Some really interesting information and ideas Phil. I will look into them in the future!
Hey dude. I lived on a narrow boat for 4 years. I was buying it from a friend a bit each month. The engine, a 1.5 bmc wasn't in great condition when I moved onboard. One day the engine seized due to the oil pump failing. I was on minimum wage and replacing the engine was going to be impossible unless I could pay in installments. someone pointed me in the direction of a guy who agreed to fit a reconditioned engine. Problem was to that he couldn't get the engine for about 3 weeks. I was moored down the Aylesbury arm & had been stuck there due to it being iced over, then the CART decided to rebuild part of the bank & close one of the locks. I contacted the local inspector and explained that I was stuck & he assured me I didn't need to worry. Never the less I still kept getting nasty notices stuck on my boat. The day before the guy was due to sort my engine out he called to say that he'd changed his mind. I ended up having to give the boat back to my mate before the CART came and took it away. I ended up living in my car for 2 years. The feeling of freedom when I got the boat was amazing, but because of being bullied by the CART it soon became a nightmare. I wish you all the luck mate. ✌️
That's a sad story coot! Hope you got yourself somewhere to live eventually! It must have been a hard life in the winter living in your car!
2x360 watt LG solar panels fitted £2000 17.5 hours labour.. You learn your lesson quickly on the canal everything is very expensive..... And everybody is out too charge as much as they can..
You've got double the wattage of my solar set up! But about 8 times the price!
very informative and on point just want to mention that the batteries and solar panels are more of a one off purchase and then go into the maintenance category. purely boat costs with the figures you provided come out to £2973.10 for anyone interested.
thanks again :)
Excellent video. The little incidentals certainly add up. However, it’s still cheaper than living in bricks & mortar. The only downside to buying a a boat is the fact that of depreciation of the actual boat.
Cheers! yes, that is a good point!
Ok, I’m all caught up now (bit disappointed at that lol) and found your cost breakdown really interesting. Looking forward to the next one 😉
Just got in from another cruise, so won't be too long to wait for the next one! See you Vince!
I've enjoyed your first year too Vince! Happy cruising.
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it mate!
thats about 60% less than I pay to live in somebody else's house before bills, council tax and food, think I might buy a boat 👍
At last a narrow boater that has given a true account of expenses of living on a narrow boat.
It's not that cheap to live on the canal and what your describing that is if everything goes to plan.
There are also many hidden things that can potentially cost many more pounds that if you don't have the skills to fix will end up costing hundreds IE welding repairs,Engine rebuilds,and as mentioned battery bank replacement.all things that can catch the unsuspecting boater by surprise.
People that want to live on a narrow boat should do so because they enjoy the way of life not because they think it's a cheap alternative to bricks and mortar.
In my opinion these sort of people are on the canal for the wrong reasons.Then there's the cost of the boat itself.Unless you want to live in 50ft of eyesore a boat on average is between £60,000 and £70,0000 for something half decent.Not so cheap when you add it all up.
Good comment Tony! Yes, there is always something going wrong or needs maintaining!
I reckon £40.000 on a boat,then see what happens. Happy day's.😁
Good information for anyone wanting to do what you've done. Always best to count the cost. I hope can stay out for as long as you are happy to do so. See you next time. Love Babs. XXX
I will be OK for a while, but will have to start getting some income in the future, See you next time love Vince xxx
I don't own or live on a boat, but like the idea of doing so, having spent alot of time on friends boats. I commend you for breaking down the costs, as that's an important fact. Good luck to you on the boat, and may you spend along time doing so too , Oh and before I forget if you ever visit the Midlands/Derbyshire, and able to get the use of transport, I manage a Transport/Logistic yard and can supply you with as much wood to burn as you want at no cost, as we accumulate masses of the stuff:)
Thanks for the kind offer Gavin!
The next time you change your house batteries, strongly consider lithium-ion ones. You will also need to get a DC to DC battery charger to protect your alternator. If you think solar power is great, wait until you experience lithium batteries and solar!
I will have to wait until they get a bit cheaper. But definitely something for the future!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle I have 600 watts of solar and two 100Ah lithium batteries ( I could get by on one ).
10 moths of the year I just use the solar to re-charge. Apart from moving, I only rarely use the engine to charge the batteries. I do have a pretty efficient electrical system that's all DC though.
Loved this Vin, it’s great to see a proper down to earth and real costings of boat life and it was so nice to see your lovely face 😃 keep them coming 😃
Thanks Heidi. Not sure about the Boat Race! Think I'll go back to hiding it haha!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle 😂😂
Love the vlog. Looking forward to Berkhamsted. It is a lovely spot. Waitrose right next to the canal and brilliant Indian restaurant (Verandah), but that’s not going to keep the cost down. Recommend the Rising Sun pub, once again right on the cut. Enjoy and keep on vlogging! Best wishes, Bill.
I will keep my eyes open for all them places Bill. See you next time!
Hope you can keep going you make me smile with your down to earth vlog 🙂
I'll be alright for a few years yet Andrew. But will have to start getting some in soon!
Thankyou for sharing all those costs. Currently I'm not a narrow boater but hope to be in the future , so I'd better start saving.
Its good to know its achievable thankyou.
My pleasure and good luck Sheila!
Good video👍. I live now for 10 years on a small sailing boat and i love it and it saves me a lot of 💰.
Sounds like you've got the best of both worlds Jolanda!
Thank you for sharing that information. Most interesting I think it is a fabulous way live. I hope you can continue for many years. Love your down to earth approach to life. Good on you Vince.
Thank you very much Thomas! And it is a nice way to live!
Interesting. You’d be hard pushed to live that cheaply in a house, so seems like a good deal. Thanks again Vince.
It is an economical way to live S N!
Hi Vince, Great vlog as usual, most informative, thanks. I’m sure a few of the costs will reduce as you won’t need to purchase solar panels and batteries for a good few years. 🔆🔆🔆
Cheers Michael, hope your right about the costs!
Hi Vince, I did a costing exercise a while back, before we got too old etc: When balanced against the usual expenses such as council tax, gas and electricity, house maintenance, car running costs and all those parasitic bills that come with bricks and mortar, the cost of life afloat became attractive and attainable. Only one or two unfortunate events (and the passage of time) have prevented the likelihood of us ever sharing a Lock with you! Keep on cruising mate, and remember "the world is your lobster my son!"
I done the same costing after watching a few Narrowboat videos. It made a lot of sense Mister Sparks! Shame about not being able to meet you on the cut!
Hi Vince. You done really well keeping tabs on all your expenses, and it reminded me thats what I should be doing. Your second year should be cheaper for you hopefully. Stay safe. Love Mum xxx
Thanks Mum! hope its a bit cheaper, but I should be so lucky! Look after yourself and I'll see you soon love Vince xxx
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle That's a lovely exchange. Hats off to you both.
Great info
Mate , I hope you have a long happy life on the canal, nothing in life worth having is cheap it's all about happiness and quality of life.
Thanks Anthony! Yes you are right mate!
I'm about to embark on this so this was very useful. My rent on its own is 2 grand more than your full cost and that is without utilities and shopping and extra costs .... defo worth doing
It is a bit cheaper, also a different way of living. Which you have to prepare for!
@Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle NC&L oh 💯 .. you have to love it ... ive wanted to travel and life off grid for years..... I done it in a van conversion for while but this is far better imo
Thanks for putting up an honest cost list for living on a narrow boat for a year. Most other narrow boat channels near want to mention the attual cost.
Fuel and food costs have gone up massively since I made that vlog Fisher or Gordon!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle first Gordon, last name fisher. I know what you mean about price's going up n keep going up.
Cheers for the information
No worries!
Great video, next year you won't have the battery replacement and solar PV panels so maybe add that money to your £1000 maintenance costs to help with the hull blacking and sacrificial anode costs, gives you about £1600 to spend.
I'd also allow a depreciation cost for the boat in your figures, say a boat lasts 40 years and your boats 20 years old valued at £20k, you'd allow £1000 depreciation cost to be set aside per year.
All good points Mike!
Are the depreciation costs to cover getting a new boat when this one dies?
@@chrismccaffrey8256 Only allow for a like for like replacement not a new boat. So as I suggested if the life of a boat was 40years and your boats was valued at £20k for a 20 year old boat allow £1k depreciation/year to allow a replacement in 20 years. Its just an approximate allowance but can't be ignored if real annual costs are being published.
A new boat may cost +£80k that would be an allowance of £4k/year if your existing boat has 20 years life left. These costs would dwarf all other boating costs.
Thoroughly enjoyed following your journey this year
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Really interesting video to see the break down! Enjoyed it xx
Glad you liked it Vik xxx
Do a few "experience" days, at £200/day, should keep you topped up.
I was wondering what you meant at first Steve! A good idea, but I think you need a trading license to do that. But worth thinking about!
I reckon I spend around the same too Vince. Its hard to judge as there are fewer people to compare to, but you always hear of boaters who tell you they got their gas for 2 quid with free tank of diesel. Odd you never find those places! What you can't factor, on a list like that, is the quality of life and the fact you are living it. All the best. Rob
Yes I never find these bargains either Rob! Your right about the better quality of life (loving it) See you next time mate!
Hi Vince, thank you so much for these figures, they have been such a great help to me not really knowing what it was going to cost me to live on a boat. I have started looking for my first ever boat now, something like yours around 50 to 55 feet long max. I saw one advertised and it looked ideal, but I did not move fast enough as it was sold within 3 or 4 days.
You're welcome Peter! Glad to be some help. Be quicker next time mate!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Yes I have learnt my lesson, I must admit I was amazed ho quick it was sold. Is it normal for boats to sell that quick ? The boat was 55 feet long I think and it looked as if it had been well maintained, engine in the rear and clean but you could tell it had not been cleaned for the sale, the interior was dated but looked as if it had been well cared for, but again it did not appear to have been leaned for the sale. There were no solar panels and the 3 batteries looked like they had been there for a long time so would need changing. By the look of everything my guess was that who ever had it, had owned it for quite a long time and I would guess they were elderly. I cant remember the name of the boat but I am sure it was up for £39,500. Who ever bought it must have done so without a survey though, something I would not do, saying that though I would be very surprised if there was anything wrong with it. Going back to your costings, I cant explain just how useful it was though, I am retired and I have a work pension so I know without a doubt now that I can afford to live on a narrowboat so I just cant thank you enough for the work you did in breaking all the costs down. Hopefully I will get to meet up with you one day.
@@Peter-nv3wu Yes you can't hang about Peter, and it was my pleasure!
Food shopping / Clothing / Netflix / Mobile phone and Internet are not running costs as you'd spend that even if not on a boat. Also, if you don't live in a house and live solely on the boat, then you won't be paying rates, water rates, etc which will cover your boating costs ... and the money saved "boat v house" is also a bonus .... so basically a lot cheaper than owning a house.
Much cheaper!
Thanks for doing this vlog.... really intersting as our new boat is a 50ft one.... we paid 1,300 for blacking last month with no anodes needing done.... all what you have done in the early stages of owning her we have just done the same.... you saved loads on the solar as that cost us over a thousand to get installed.... dont forget though in the first year there will be more expense initially..... our batteries needed replacing too....!! Its good to work out in advance for each month and if your sanity ia better than on land you know you have done the right thing especially with no council tax or electric bills!!!! Xx
I got rid of any debt I had before I got on the boat. That helps a lot Lynette! Good luck with the boating Vince x
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle we are moving onboard in April next year... taking 6 months to clear ans declutter the house and to sell what we will not need, hubbys motorbike has just gone up for sale, car will go next March!!! Stay safe. Xxx
@@lynettecoates4272 There is a lot of upheaval downsizing onto a narrowboat!
Thank you one of the best costs videos on utube. I am picking up that it is important to buy a decent boat to start with, buying is a minefield everyone with a knackered boat is trying go take advantage of the current high prices to sell and buy a better one, leaves a lot of poor quality boats with smart paint jobs on the market and a lot of unscrupulous boat brokerages touting them to newbies
Thanks Chris! It doesn't take long for even a decent boat to go downhill. But you are right, the prices of boats is getting a bit silly at the moment!
Im very sorry to hear about your predicament it is so sad you are swimming against the tide I have looked at your show me tag but you dont have any patreon or pay pal indications to try and help Iam not rich Vince but a friend in need is a friend indeed I know you like this life so please dont give in
I've got enough for a few years yet Peter. But it won't take me up to when I get a state pension! I will need to get a little bit in to keep me going!
Thanks for sharing Vince. Good honest info👍
Can't beat being honest!
good vid on the cut keep; it cranked on the cut stay safe lee
Cheers Lee!
I was pleasantly surprised to see how much you spent on diesel considering that you are a continuous cruiser! How wonderful! I was sure that it was going to be much more! This makes it a real possibility now! Thank you so much!
The diesel supplies hot water and electric, so its quite economical! Good luck Joanie!
Being a continuous cruiser doesn't mean one is continuously cruising, it's just a term. In reality, once the novelty of moving has worn off, most stop for 14 days then move a couple of miles and stop for another 14 days. Also diesel used is red diesel which has less tax and is much cheaper than one pays at a petrol station for a car.
Very Interesting Vince - see you on the next one 👍
Cheers Bob see you next time mate!
Thats worth doing, a great insight
Cheers Gaz, its been worth it so far!
That’s not bad for the year. That would be about 1/3 of my retirement money per year, maybe I should get a boat, sounds like a good life to me. Enjoyed the video and have fun!
Its about a third of the costs of living in the last house I had Richard!
Hi Vince, great breakdown on living cost etc, but I didn't see anything for Pump outs of Toilet expenses on list. 😎😏👌
Hello George, I don't need pump outs on Aitch as I have a cassette toilet!
Hello mate. Might surprise you to hear that my 57 foot narrowboat cost me £550 to be blacked. Had it done at The Boatyard at Hilperton on the K&A. They had a floating dry dock which helps keep the costs down.
Cheers Rick, that's handy to know!
Thank you for the VINCE :-) - I have yet to purchase a narrowboat and will be a permanent cruiser, so the info you have given helps me a lot - thank you mate, and good luck :-)
Glad to be of help Denis!
Cut your broadband deal £25 a month with Talk Talk, Nice vlog good luck.
I will look into that Tony!
I"ve really enjoyed this video. Found it to be very interesting and enjoyable Where could you do all the things you do and visit all the beautiful places for that much Oh my God, to be able to live your enviable lifestyle on the canals for that little money is amazing! I rented a canal boat for a two weeks a few years ago and spent more than that FOR JUST TWO WEEKS. ( flights, accommodations and car rentals were expensive.)
Thank you! Yes its a nice economical way to live!
That was interesting and informative. I’ll hopefully get to have the narrowboat lifestyle soon. Your videos have been very good and informative. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Cheers and good luck for the future!
The cost of living in a house has shot right up! I wish you luck x
Thanks Jules! Yes I've noticed what people have been saying about that. I reckon the government will need to help our pensioners get through next winter (we will see how much they really care about Granny) See you next time Jules x
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle haha I have been a carer for the disabled and elderly for 25 years. I have recently retired and I can say, totally from experience, that they couldn't give a damn about them and they are reducing a lot of them to a bit of mouldy cheese and out of date bread x
@@julesstone7990 There is no empathy in the type of people that get into government (on the whole) x
Thank you for the break down. It should go down next year.
I hope so Mark!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Batteries, solar, and etc. won't be there. Blackening! Have a painting party. Lol!
@@tinkeringwithmark1186 Sounds good Mark!
That was really interesting mate. . . You easily forget all the bits and pieces that make up a years cruising . I'm sure it's all worth it as cruising seems to really agree with you plus I'm sure Mum and Claire enjoyed it too. Take care Vince and see you next time mate
Cheers Mark, it has been well worth it! See you next time.
That is an awesome expense list. Well done you!
Thanks!
thanks for sharing,
My pleasure David!
The jobsworths have taken over the cut. I had the best of it. Too old to care now.
Hi Vince very economical year. Keep at it .
Cheap and rewarding way to live!
Great Video Vince, Was only just talking about the costs to a few mates today in the pub!!
Cheers Gary! Hope it was helpful for you!
I don't know if it's an age thing but I have to agree about the quality of television lucky that there's alternatives, Narrowboat Cruising and Lifestyle for instance! 😀
At least I'll try to tell you the truth Barry haha!
I like this type of vlog, especially as I am thinking of getting a boat. Fingers crossed that you can continue boating, as you love the way of life and deserve it too!! Keep positive mate 😊
Cheers Lizzy! I should be OK for a few years yet! Will need a little bit of income to keep me going in the future though!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle bless you..you’ll be fine. Take care 😊
Always wanted to know what the REAL cost of ownership is, now I know, thank you very much for a great video, loved it, all the best
Glad it was helpful!
Your costs will vary from year to year, the solar installation cost is one to watch OK the panel etc. should be no bother but the batteries will need renewing some time down the line and as you said the hull blacking. There is a blacking point on the River Thames at the top end of the tidal section. There are leaning post to tie on and the river bed has been levelled for boats to sit on don't know if there are bearers to keep the bottom up enough to get under the boat. So as the tide recedes the hull can be cleaned and blacked, might take a couple of tides to complete the job and maybe some timbers to put under the hull.
Can you not find enough twigs etc in the hedge rows to start your fire and why not burn wood, again collected as you go even if it's only a couple of times per week.
I lived aboard for two years and had the house let so a nice income from that plus the boat was moored 7 miles from Heathrow where I was working and so was my London digs and a lot less than a bricks and mortar one.
If you steer clear of marinas and maybe take an engine maintenance course or have a friend teach you, that will keep repair costs down. Do keep the diesel tank as full as possible to prevent diesel bug forming, I would top up when ever I saw diesel at a good price.
Keep safe and keep on boating mate I love your vids.
Wise words, which I will take onboard! Look after yourself, and I'll see you next time!
Another great vlog .great shirt
Thanks Mrs Povey! Not sure about shirt though!
Very helpful video cheers. I notice a lot of UA-cam creators use "Patreon" as a way to help fund their channels. Maybe something worth looking into?
Think I will start looking into that!
Very informative thanks
Cheers Billy!
Interesting video, actually seems rather inexpensive. thanks!
Glad you found it interesting Mike!
Great video, very encouraging figures, stay safe, John (Thailand)
Thanks John, you too!
Hello fella, it’s Pat on captain Spaulding! Good effort fella….I haven’t kept count, as it’s way less than what I’ve spent on my divorce lawyers!😂 I’m stuck at Tottenham, as my gearbox shat itself!😩
Hello Pat hope you are well! I know how expensive that can be (don't envy you) Don't look like you've been having a lot of luck mate! Keep your chin up, things can only get better.
That is very reasonable. Our council tax is £2.8k alone, & the view stays the same.
£2800 council tax is scandalous Jonathan!
It was good to see you on the vlog as well Vince. XXX
I'm not a lover of sticking my Boat Race on the vids XXX
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Vince your boat race looks fine 🙂
I am 39 in 3 months. I don’t work due to mental health issues but the dream has always been the narrowboat life. Trying to save up every spare penny so that I can buy a boat before I am 50
I wish you all the luck with your dreams! Stay positive and they may just come true!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle thank you!
May your dreams come true do not give up.
How and where do you get money to save if you're not working 🤔
Hi Vince. Really interesting Vlog. Thank you. Take Care.
Thanks, you too!
Good vlog matey...very informative...can't live that lifestyle anywhere in this country for 10k a year...Looking forward to Berko got a good Waitrose there ...Did you include the sunglasses in your annual statement ?? Love it...keep it coming , and look forward to "30" Take care and all the best from "(jealous from welwyn garden city)"
Cheers Stuart! I've had the sunglasses so long I think they are antiques! My eldest daughter had a house there (Welwyn Garden City) when she went Uni. See you next time!