in the mean time, until you get the stairs redone you could take the cupboard door off and put a pretty curtain or piece of fabric there with velcro.... in case you don't do the stairs for a while. That would drive me a little bonkers too... lol... Your boat is just so sweet and lovely. Thank you for sharing!
Hello. If you change the stairs you can put a small fridge behind it. Check out a fridge for vanlife. Really like your boat ! Very cosy and really all you need ! Bigger then many vans ppl live in. They can might give you some ideas.mHugsss
The beauty of living on her boat as well is there`s big windows letting in lots of natural light with some cracking views over the water so even though the living space is relatively small you wouldn`t feel shut in.
@@sparsh415 also the even though it’s a shared space I get to use the marina garden and it’s like having my own back yard that I don’t need to maintain.
It's been years since we worked together for the shop that shall not be named. It's so wonderful to see you happy and thriving, honestly brings me such joy that you're now in such a positive place doing wonderful things... you truly deserve it! Long may it continue, sending you love and light xxx
It looks a beautiful peaceful place and those trees probably provide a lot of birds more so in Spring time. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing early morning bird song when waking up when we have been on holiday in the Caravan that we go to frequently for our holidays. Your house boat is cosy and I love moorhens as well. Maureen is a beautiful moorhen.
I LOVE your little home, it makes my heart happy!! Our caravan didn't have a toilet, too small, so we took the the door off our only tall cupboard and put in a cassette toilet, which I love, I didn't want to shrink the caravan more so we put up a cute, thin little curtain off temu and I leave it open and hooked back so it all feels roomier.
An old neighbour of my parents & I sold up & bought a barge, I won’t sugarcoat things, although I’m sure you’re already aware.. she found the winters so terribly brutal she very nearly sold up and got back onto land, she really struggled with the sheer cold for a good few years, but she stuck it out with her husband and they’re still going strong last I heard! I’m only telling you because I want you to be super prepared! Knit yourself lots of thick socks, don’t dismiss the use of coal, hot water bottles, etc, keep as warm as you can through the night as it’ll help you in the mornings too (no frozen pipes etc). You absolutely can do this! Don’t be anxious! Just be prepared and you’ll be fine! What a beautiful little place to live 🥰 I’m disabled (two chronic genetic disabilities), but before I was diagnosed and when I was in my late teens / early 20’s I went on several barge trips with my mum, who also adored them. I lost both my parents suddenly in the last 2 years, so barge’s bring me fond memories. I will gladly live vicariously through you! And I love that you’re making it your home too 💗 xxx
@@LauraBidingCitizen I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear you enjoy my videos. I haven’t experienced a winter yet but I’ve been told my small boat is easier to keep warm than the bigger ones. I will take your advice and make sure I have some nice thick socks.
Lovely little boat you will soon find just how warm and cosy they are in winter with the wood burner going! I had a 1988 35ft Springer sure miss it on quiet evenings and the visiting wildlife.
Congratulations on a great tour of your boat. I got my 20' Waterbugs Springer ten years ago and I've never regretted it. My layout and decor is the original so my Heads (toilet) is where you store your clothes. I also have a dilemma, when folk to to visit, should I dismantle my bed and have two sofas? I'm getting more lazy/anti-social and entertaining them on the aft deck! A couple of points, if you'll forgive me ... don't block or cover up the vents on your roof. Waterbugs are well designed to avoid a build up of condensation but that means those vents need to be clear. The original cupboard doors (on all the Water bugs I've seen) have simple sliding doors. Runners are easy to fit and obviate the need to replace those hinged doors (just recycle them)! I'd give serious thoughts to how dangerous it might be if you remove the steps and replace them with a ladder, particularly when you're cruising in bad weather. Those steps are dangerous enough as they are, ladders can be lethal. I hope you get as much pleasure out of your Waterbugs as I have. I look forward to seeing more videos of your life on the Cut. Namaste 🙏
Great advice. I just had a rust issue on the top with a small hole so it was covered for while I went away for a week. it was mentioned in the previous video but I didn't have many subscribers then so most here didn't see it.
@@vertandernie I admit I'm a tad jealous. As I live in the US, narrow boats are not a thing I've seen anywhere yet here but I would love to live in one. Just perfect for all my needs. Ah well, I am delighted you have the opportunity!
Pippin is perfect for her! She’s absolutely lovely and congratulations on having your first own home! But please uncover your vents, specially as you’re using gas.
@@mandyellis876 this is an older video and that has been done already. But thanks for your concern. It was only covered because I was leaving the boat unattended for a few days
Absolutely love this! Eventually moving onto a boat is my dream 😍 If you change the stairs you could look into removable stairs or stairs on a hook you can lift up if that makes sense? Then when you're in the boat you can take the stairs off or lift them up to access that extra storage and perhaps get a mini fridge or camping fridge to go in that space 😃
If you put a drawer with a flat top under the back seat you could pull it out and have that as a step into the boat. Then when you’re in the boat you can push it in and have the storage access. The drawer could be like an open sided small pantry so you can use it as storage too. No space lost.
I love your little boat, I'm very jealous. I've lived on a Dutch barge and I'm currently in a van. A fridge that runs on gas is a good idea, they are very power hungy, and some solar is a great idea to charge your leisure batteries when the time comes. For the time being, if money allows for a bit of power you could always get yourself a power station, i have a small power oak, great for charging any electrical bits you have, electric toothbrush or shaver and fab for rechargeable batteries, i have fairy lights and battery operated puck lights, and it saves on your leisure battery, charged by either solar or the cigarette point if you drive, I charge mine when I'm driving, you can always charge it at friends and family too if you have that option and they dont mind. I miss the moor hens. They're a great early morning wake up call lol, i love nature, but the poop can be messy when they come on board, i ended up with one of the chicks indoors and needing a rescue bless it, all was fine though, mum alerted me to the situation and after baby was back with her, she had words with it lol. I look forward to catching some more videos in the future. Take care and have a wonderful week ahead ❤
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I've often been tempted by a, "Tiny Home," like a static caravan, narrowboat or something similar, mostly as an excuse to declutter and live a simpler life. Love your boat, and you and Ernie are very cool too, so I'm subscribing and hoping for more content!
It looks very cosy and I’m sure it will be such fun to see it evolve over time as you add more and more of your touch. If you do think of baking in the future, you might consider getting an Omnia Oven. Works incredibly well and will have you SO much gas! It’s circular with a hole, but you can basically bake anything you would in a regular oven. Thanks for the tour!
Wow.... your boat has so much character, you clearly love your new home, and I can see why - less is more! Thank you for sharing - it has given me renewed inspration for my own dream of a narrowboat or campervan. I hope you have many happy years and adventures on your boat!
Thank you for the guided tour. I'm sure things will eventually be as you want them, but the journey is as much a part of the experience, and teaches a lot, too. Can't wait to see how things develope for you both.
This was a really very nice video of your lovely little Springer, and I love your positive look on everything, and your very passionate way when you're talking about your boats and the changes that you've planned for the near future, like the small shower compartment. Your little boat is lovely and so are you, your boy-friend is a lucky guy to have found such a down to earth girl-friend. All the very best and lots of success with the work - on and with Pippin. Love, Peter.
Make sure your outboard motor is fitted with a prop suitable for heavy lo speed craft. As most outboards are fitted with props for speed not thrust for lo speed operation. Good luck and enjoy
Just found you by chance. Like a lot of folk I'm sure, I once wanted to live on a narrowboat but my daughter didn't. I would have stayed in a marina I think.....I don't like the dark so wouldn't be much good out on the river/canal! I used to go to the Inland Waterways festivals when my girl was small and I still follow canal restoration projects on FB! Saw Springers at the festivals, and also the tinier fibre glass ones that I can't remember the name of! Love what you are doing.
@@vivellasmum cruising the cut did a good video about the fibre glass ones. Think they are called otters or something. Thanks so much for leaving a pleasant comment and I hope you enjoy our other videos
I hope you're nice and warm there in winter, I know someone who lives on canal boat in London and he says it's freezing onboard from October to February.
Great tour of this lovely tiny houseboat. The next video could be you telling us the plans for the boat 🙂 I suggest sliding doors for the cupboard or hinges on the ladder so you can swing it up and lock it. The wood/coal stove takes up way too much space (all year round) you already have a gas system on board, so a small gas stove would free up a lot of space that could be another closet. LED lamps for lower power consumption... i know everything costs 🙂I'm looking forward to see what you are going to do with it!
You could have that small steps on a heavy duty hinge, that way you could lift the steps up into door area and if you place an large eye attachment on the steps then have the hook in the doorway (attached with another looped eye so it is attached to allow movement), you could simply slot the hook into the eye to hold it up out of the way! Not only freeing up the space to allow you to open the cupboard, but also giving easy access to space under stairs!
@@vertandernie it in my opinion means less work, simple removal of entire steps as is.. then attaching a piece of 1 by 1 in between the very top of steps were it would normally attach, so closing it off the space but giving greater surface area to attach a heavy duty piano hinge to reattach to boat! You could do it in an afternoon!!
Make sure you have a Carbon monoxide alarm and gas alarm. Very necessary for small area like that with gas and fire. Bigger than my small Toyota van and no weight carrying problems. I covert your wee fire place. Yes a wee barhroom will make life better. What luxury it will be to have a small shower area. Even if you only use it for a bucket shower. Also goid for hanging wet clothes in winter. Being opposite the fire best of both worlds for drying! All the best for your adventures.
I've been living in a larger boat and fit the water bug out as a music studio over winter, so although I haven't lived in it I can say that you have a very good sized burner, and a hot water heater, so I reckon you will be all good! Keep good ventilation though and you may get a dair bit of condensation on the windows over night. You can buy a karcher window vac for that..
It is my first time on your channel and I have just subscribed. Thank you so much for sharing. the flowers are beautiful. All the best on this journey.😊
@@vertandernie- Having lived on boats for years, I’d strongly suggest you don’t get straight steps for the front. They are very difficult to negotiate. You need some offset. The curtain idea is a practical solution. Also the van life fridge suggested in another comment. A gas fridge is another idea. They don’t cost a fortune to run, but can be a bit pricey to buy initially. The happiest years of my life were spent living aboard, and I would still be doing that if not for mobility problems that came along with arthritis. Take the rough with the smooth and treat it all as an adventure and you’ll never be bored or unhappy in your beautiful tiny water-bound home. I’d wish you good luck, but I don’t think you’ll need it. You seem made for the life. ❤
@@marylynne9104 I agree with the comment about the steps. Maybe there's a way you can attach them so they can be securely hooked on but able to be lifted off if you need to get behind them or in the cupboards?
Hi there. Not sure if this has already been suggested but you could slide the steps to the left on a drawer slide rail with two small castors at the bottom. That way you keep the angled steps to make it safer to descend them. Great little boat. Thanks for the tour.
I watch videos like this and really want to give it a try. And then I remember I'm 6 foot tall and would need a large boat. It works for you so make the most of it and I'll dip in now and then and envy you. :)
You are a true inspiration! A breath of fresh air to canal life ❤. Your cameraman/director is a natural and Ernie is a fabulous young chap with impressive manners. Congratulations on a very watchable video and being a great example to anyone!
Nice little narrowboat. It looks like you've begun the process of settling into one another. Cucumbers like to climb, so you ought to be able to rig up something along part of the gunnels to support them. The leaves provide shade as well. Hope you have some comfy folding chairs to relax along the towpath once you get out on the network. Enjoy!
@@vertandernie a ladder is not that safe, esp for visitors. Get sturdy hinges and you’ll be fine. And a bolt so you can secure it in place when it is up. 😎
So cool to see! I’ve got a 35 foot narrowboat and think I’ve got just about good enough space. And I’ve still got so much more stuff than I should. Nice solutions, I need to do better 😁
For your shower area I've seen 1 /2 wall with shower curtain. Then you just use for shower & toilet privacy & you don't loose space boxed in. With your steps maybe put on a hinge & flip up to ceiling when not in use. I really Love your boat home. Enjoy your lovely lifestyle.
Such a good use of the space. My first boat was a 42' cruser stern, and I somehow outgrew the space. I sold her last year and am currently doing a refit of a 55' trad stern. All for having too much 'stuff' 🙈
Lovely wee boat. You probably mean a separator loo when you say compost, unless you really are going to be able to compost the solids a Thetford Porta Potti is far less hassle, you just empty the lot into the Elsan at the marina or on your travels which you'll have to do with the liquid with your separator loo anyway. CRT don't like people putting bags of poo in their bins & your marina won't either. If you have mains hook up I'd make use of it, unless you're using electricity for heating you'll use very little & it doesn't really make sense to deny yourself as much comfort/convenience as you can get living in such a small space. Small Alpicool compressor coolboxes are good value and about as efficient as it gets with battery power consumption but as you've discovered fridges are hungry for power, with more solar and switching it off at night you might be ok in spring & autumn, winter no. You're wise to see how you go with everything as it is before making drastic changes, wouldn't do anything too drastic until you've done a winter aboard & the best of luck with it all. BTW you've got bow & stern right, left side as you're facing forward is port, right starboard, what you called your gear lever is your throttle and you have a 9.9 horsepower Honda outboard engine - good engine! And take that tarpaulin off the roof you don't need it!
@@vertanderniethe hard part with a seperate / compost toilet is storing the waste afterwards I can’t remember how long you have to store before it’s considered compost but it’s basically impossible on a boat , crt as said above have no plan for it either , sadly seperate toilets are the reason crt are using for getting rid of services like elsans and bins .
It's never been cheaper and easier to build a really nice solar-battery setup than right now - with cheap solar panels, an MPPT charge controller, and LiFePO4 batteries which are very safe and last forever. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing footage of marina cats
Super cool boat! Love it
@@theindieprojects OMG the indie projects! I’ve been following you guys since you did the original tiny narrow boat tour! I love you guys!
It is full of hippy cuteness. Gorgeous x
@@julesstone7990 thank you.
in the mean time, until you get the stairs redone you could take the cupboard door off and put a pretty curtain or piece of fabric there with velcro.... in case you don't do the stairs for a while. That would drive me a little bonkers too... lol... Your boat is just so sweet and lovely. Thank you for sharing!
@@shinylittlepeople that would be a good short term solution but I think it would end up staying that way hahah.
Hello. If you change the stairs you can put a small fridge behind it. Check out a fridge for vanlife. Really like your boat ! Very cosy and really all you need ! Bigger then many vans ppl live in. They can might give you some ideas.mHugsss
Great idea!
The beauty of living on her boat as well is there`s big windows letting in lots of natural light with some cracking views over the water so even though the living space is relatively small you wouldn`t feel shut in.
@@sparsh415 also the even though it’s a shared space I get to use the marina garden and it’s like having my own back yard that I don’t need to maintain.
@@vertandernie It looks a great way to live amongst nature. Good luck to you, I shall be watching your progress 🙂
@@sparsh415 thank you for the support
It's been years since we worked together for the shop that shall not be named. It's so wonderful to see you happy and thriving, honestly brings me such joy that you're now in such a positive place doing wonderful things... you truly deserve it! Long may it continue, sending you love and light xxx
@@kitty4650 what a lovely blast from the past. So happy to hear from you. I hope you are well ❤️
Ultimately we spend 90% of our time in a tiny space, you'll be fine over winter with the burner. Love that you're off-grid too.
@@romac9516 I’m excited and anxious at the same time about winter
Unemployed spend 90% of their time in a tiny space.
@@gteaz I’d guess you’d know all about it.
@@vertandernie I do, I've been there and I'm not afraid to mention it or admit that I was that 90% once.
@@gteaz ok I was just co fused by your comment. I was under the impression you were calling me unemployed. I’ve had a few people make that assumption.
Cute lil' floating abode for a lovely young lady with such a soothing voice... having a woodburner makes things feel so safe and cozy! 🥰 🚢
@@sophiemarcaurele you may be surprised but the brummie accent is famous for not sounding so soothing.
@@vertandernie I'm from a different country so I don't see nor hear from the lenses of that specific form of local discrimination... luckily.
@@sophiemarcaurele Thank you for being so kind. Where are you watching from?
@@vertandernie Western Canada 🇨🇦 🏔️ 🫡 😌
@@sophiemarcaurele wow. How lovely.
I like the front opening window, great in the summer.
Glad you like it!
It looks a beautiful peaceful place and those trees probably provide a lot of birds more so in Spring time. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing early morning bird song when waking up when we have been on holiday in the Caravan that we go to frequently for our holidays. Your house boat is cosy and I love moorhens as well. Maureen is a beautiful moorhen.
@@shiralleehaggart72 it is always nice to hear birds in the morning
I LOVE your little home, it makes my heart happy!! Our caravan didn't have a toilet, too small, so we took the the door off our only tall cupboard and put in a cassette toilet, which I love, I didn't want to shrink the caravan more so we put up a cute, thin little curtain off temu and I leave it open and hooked back so it all feels roomier.
@@maggievee1708 I bet your caravan is lovely. I dream of owning a camper van one day.
An old neighbour of my parents & I sold up & bought a barge, I won’t sugarcoat things, although I’m sure you’re already aware.. she found the winters so terribly brutal she very nearly sold up and got back onto land, she really struggled with the sheer cold for a good few years, but she stuck it out with her husband and they’re still going strong last I heard! I’m only telling you because I want you to be super prepared! Knit yourself lots of thick socks, don’t dismiss the use of coal, hot water bottles, etc, keep as warm as you can through the night as it’ll help you in the mornings too (no frozen pipes etc). You absolutely can do this! Don’t be anxious! Just be prepared and you’ll be fine! What a beautiful little place to live 🥰
I’m disabled (two chronic genetic disabilities), but before I was diagnosed and when I was in my late teens / early 20’s I went on several barge trips with my mum, who also adored them. I lost both my parents suddenly in the last 2 years, so barge’s bring me fond memories. I will gladly live vicariously through you! And I love that you’re making it your home too 💗 xxx
@@LauraBidingCitizen I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear you enjoy my videos. I haven’t experienced a winter yet but I’ve been told my small boat is easier to keep warm than the bigger ones. I will take your advice and make sure I have some nice thick socks.
Thermal curtains should help, too (maybe even for the wardrobe)...
@@LonesomeCowgirl good idea
You’re lovely! What a charming home on the water!❤
Thanks so much
From an original hippy (70)living in California well done
thank you
Brilliant video. We had a springer 23 years ago. A big thumbs up from Chris and Jane 🎉🎉
@@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917 thank so much guys
You are rocking your life! So cool!
@@Catalina58601 so kind of you to say
Lovely little boat you will soon find just how warm and cosy they are in winter with the wood burner going! I had a 1988 35ft Springer sure miss it on quiet evenings and the visiting wildlife.
I hope so. Another previous owner of a springer commented its cold. I optimistic so I'll listen to you.
Gosh loved this, what a magical lady.
@@Edangiolino you’re so lovely. Thank you for leaving such a nice comment.
So cute love its size 😊
@@LynnPedias thank you
Blessings from a 67 year old Hippy Pagan Vegan from Carmarthen ,S/W Wales 💚🌱🌱
@@susanthomas5464 thank you so much,
@@vertandernie xxx
Hello from Alaska, USA . You gave a great tour & I love your boat 💙
@@marthaoliver1099 wow, Alaska! Thanks for watching.
Congratulations on a great tour of your boat. I got my 20' Waterbugs Springer ten years ago and I've never regretted it. My layout and decor is the original so my Heads (toilet) is where you store your clothes. I also have a dilemma, when folk to to visit, should I dismantle my bed and have two sofas? I'm getting more lazy/anti-social and entertaining them on the aft deck!
A couple of points, if you'll forgive me ... don't block or cover up the vents on your roof. Waterbugs are well designed to avoid a build up of condensation but that means those vents need to be clear.
The original cupboard doors (on all the Water bugs I've seen) have simple sliding doors. Runners are easy to fit and obviate the need to replace those hinged doors (just recycle them)!
I'd give serious thoughts to how dangerous it might be if you remove the steps and replace them with a ladder, particularly when you're cruising in bad weather. Those steps are dangerous enough as they are, ladders can be lethal.
I hope you get as much pleasure out of your Waterbugs as I have. I look forward to seeing more videos of your life on the Cut. Namaste 🙏
Great advice. I just had a rust issue on the top with a small hole so it was covered for while I went away for a week. it was mentioned in the previous video but I didn't have many subscribers then so most here didn't see it.
A lovely little boat! What a delightful find.
@@DonLoco3 thanks so much
@@vertandernie I admit I'm a tad jealous. As I live in the US, narrow boats are not a thing I've seen anywhere yet here but I would love to live in one. Just perfect for all my needs. Ah well, I am delighted you have the opportunity!
@@DonLoco3 hopefully you find what you're looking for
I looked at buying Pippin. She is beautiful. I hope you enjoy her x
Your loss is my gain. I'm sure you'll find something even better though.
@@vertandernie I am sure you are the perfect love-in owner for Pippin :) I am renting a 400 year old cottage so can't complain x
Came for the lovely cosy home..stayed for the moorhen ❤
@@Creaturecomforts77 I’ve named her Moreen.
@@vertandernie Perfect!
Pippin is perfect for her! She’s absolutely lovely and congratulations on having your first own home! But please uncover your vents, specially as you’re using gas.
@@mandyellis876 this is an older video and that has been done already. But thanks for your concern. It was only covered because I was leaving the boat unattended for a few days
Absolutely love this! Eventually moving onto a boat is my dream 😍
If you change the stairs you could look into removable stairs or stairs on a hook you can lift up if that makes sense? Then when you're in the boat you can take the stairs off or lift them up to access that extra storage and perhaps get a mini fridge or camping fridge to go in that space 😃
@@EmilyHarewell great suggestions. I just have to get round to doing it all. Thanks for watching❤️
So pretty 😊 it's lovely to be on the water as well 🥰
@@OrthodoxChristian809 it rocks me to sleep.
If you put a drawer with a flat top under the back seat you could pull it out and have that as a step into the boat. Then when you’re in the boat you can push it in and have the storage access. The drawer could be like an open sided small pantry so you can use it as storage too. No space lost.
@@gregorydaines that would be useful
What a lovely little boat!
@@Jacquiandteddy thank you so much.
That`s brilliant! Super cute little boat!
@@grenallum425 thank you
Beautiful little boat , such a lovely life ❤ enjoy & all the best 🚢 🚣♀️ ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Lovely boat. A joy to watch your video. Good luck.
I wish you all knew how much I appreciate these positive comments.
Cute and cozy. Good start.
thank you so much.
I love your little boat, I'm very jealous. I've lived on a Dutch barge and I'm currently in a van. A fridge that runs on gas is a good idea, they are very power hungy, and some solar is a great idea to charge your leisure batteries when the time comes. For the time being, if money allows for a bit of power you could always get yourself a power station, i have a small power oak, great for charging any electrical bits you have, electric toothbrush or shaver and fab for rechargeable batteries, i have fairy lights and battery operated puck lights, and it saves on your leisure battery, charged by either solar or the cigarette point if you drive, I charge mine when I'm driving, you can always charge it at friends and family too if you have that option and they dont mind.
I miss the moor hens. They're a great early morning wake up call lol, i love nature, but the poop can be messy when they come on board, i ended up with one of the chicks indoors and needing a rescue bless it, all was fine though, mum alerted me to the situation and after baby was back with her, she had words with it lol.
I look forward to catching some more videos in the future. Take care and have a wonderful week ahead ❤
Thanks for all the great ideas. I love getting the comments from more experienced people.
You're so very welcome, I'm always happy to share what I've learned :)
I enjoyed your introduction. Will be fun to watch your reels of your adventures❤
@@ananisherwood5858 I’m struggling to film by myself. Eventually I’ll get a better phone.
I love it! So cute and cosy! 👍🏼
Thank you!! 😊
Lavender of the Sea 🌱🦋
Is a good name.
Cute little boat.
Quaint and cozy.
lovely idea, maybe lavender of the lock. I think I'd need to paint it purple for that name though.
Your little boat is beautiful and cozy. I bet it is snug sitting in your boat I the evenings when you have your fairy lights on.
yes it is.
Hi Kat What a wonderful video, a breath of fresh air on this very gloomy day in West Sussex. Kind Regards Crawford
It was so rainy today while filming at a litter pick. then the sunshine came out and everyone was very over dressed.
This is the first of your videos I've seen.
I've often been tempted by a, "Tiny Home," like a static caravan, narrowboat or something similar, mostly as an excuse to declutter and live a simpler life.
Love your boat, and you and Ernie are very cool too, so I'm subscribing and hoping for more content!
@@truthteller99999 I hope I meet you expectations. Thanks for subscribing
It looks very cosy and I’m sure it will be such fun to see it evolve over time as you add more and more of your touch.
If you do think of baking in the future, you might consider getting an Omnia Oven. Works incredibly well and will have you SO much gas! It’s circular with a hole, but you can basically bake anything you would in a regular oven.
Thanks for the tour!
@@momoparagon I will have to look into them. Thanks for the tip. Also thanks for the lovely comment.
Wow.... your boat has so much character, you clearly love your new home, and I can see why - less is more!
Thank you for sharing - it has given me renewed inspration for my own dream of a narrowboat or campervan.
I hope you have many happy years and adventures on your boat!
My dream would be a camper van and a narrow boat together. imagine having a van in the marina. would be like a spare room or an office.
@@vertandernie Yes, I know, and that's something I've also thought of, a much simpler life.
Good luck with your plans and dreams, take care 👍🏻
Gorgeous little boat! 🤗👍
@@snowgirl1939 thanks so much
Thank you for the guided tour. I'm sure things will eventually be as you want them, but the journey is as much a part of the experience, and teaches a lot, too. Can't wait to see how things develope for you both.
@@erinthecat4206 your are right, thanks so much for the good vibes
This was a really very nice video of your lovely little Springer, and I love your positive look on everything, and your very passionate way when you're talking about your boats and the changes that you've planned for the near future, like the small shower compartment.
Your little boat is lovely and so are you, your boy-friend is a lucky guy to have found such a down to earth girl-friend.
All the very best and lots of success with the work - on and with Pippin.
Love, Peter.
Thanks so much for your kind words, And just so their is no misunderstanding the man in the video is my big brother and Ernie is his son.
@@vertandernie
You've got a lovely family too !
What more can you wish for ?
Make sure your outboard motor is fitted with a prop suitable for heavy lo speed craft. As most outboards are fitted with props for speed not thrust for lo speed operation. Good luck and enjoy
@@john-wq8kf thanks for the advice
Great, love it that it's your home 👍
@@SpanishFly2025 That’s so much. So do I
Just found you by chance. Like a lot of folk I'm sure, I once wanted to live on a narrowboat but my daughter didn't. I would have stayed in a marina I think.....I don't like the dark so wouldn't be much good out on the river/canal! I used to go to the Inland Waterways festivals when my girl was small and I still follow canal restoration projects on FB! Saw Springers at the festivals, and also the tinier fibre glass ones that I can't remember the name of! Love what you are doing.
@@vivellasmum cruising the cut did a good video about the fibre glass ones. Think they are called otters or something. Thanks so much for leaving a pleasant comment and I hope you enjoy our other videos
So cute and cozy!
@@GinaStanyerBooks I love it
Quite a cute boat. Look forward to see you restoration. Thanks for sharing ❤🙂💕
@@lesleysmith8300 thank you.
Your tiny home is adorable! If you change your stairs to straight up and down, you may want to add a grab bar on the wall nearby.
@@lindabeauchamp4596 thank you. We have an idea to fix the stairs. We will post it in another video eventually.
I hope you're nice and warm there in winter, I know someone who lives on canal boat in London and he says it's freezing onboard from October to February.
@@jeffoliver7491 Don’t think she’s spending winter there
Beautiful little boat, so cozy and homely, I love it, so wish I had done something like this before I got stuck in the rut of life lol.
@@annettehenry2083 I’m still stuck in the rat race but slowly escaping.
this is my new favourite youtube channel! can't wait for more episodes! keep up the good work Gentle Lentil :D
@@TheSynthTV thanks babe
I Love your Beautiful Home she's Beautiful ❤❤
@@alicebrewer8838 I love your beautiful personality. Thanks for leaving such a nice comments.
I absolutely adore your boat - it would be a perfect size for me. ❤
@@katechip7256 there are quite a few for sale. I hope you get one too.
Great tour of this lovely tiny houseboat. The next video could be you telling us the plans for the boat 🙂
I suggest sliding doors for the cupboard or hinges on the ladder so you can swing it up and lock it.
The wood/coal stove takes up way too much space (all year round) you already have a gas system on board, so a small gas stove would free up a lot of space that could be another closet.
LED lamps for lower power consumption... i know everything costs 🙂I'm looking forward to see what you are going to do with it!
managing space is the key to tiny home life. I am going to have to figure it all out.
What a. Amazing little home. Lee
Thank you.
Wonderful boat and living space ❤👍
@@NatureAndOther thank you.
Thank you for your video your boats super cool and so are you
@@rachelmcmahon9871 thank you
Adorable!!!
@@johnniemontgomery6682 thank you
Made my day after watching your vlog. 😊😊
@@garylovattlovatt193 comments like this make my day. Thanks so much.
@@vertandernie Well class always shines bright...... you're class and you're boat is awesome.
@@garylovattlovatt193 you’re awesome too. Thanks so much.
I'm thinking it might be possible to put a hinge on the existing steps so you could just push them up out of the way.
I'll have to look into that. could be a good option
You could have that small steps on a heavy duty hinge, that way you could lift the steps up into door area and if you place an large eye attachment on the steps then have the hook in the doorway (attached with another looped eye so it is attached to allow movement), you could simply slot the hook into the eye to hold it up out of the way! Not only freeing up the space to allow you to open the cupboard, but also giving easy access to space under stairs!
@@lindathomas5500 I think that’s one of the better options
@@vertandernie it in my opinion means less work, simple removal of entire steps as is.. then attaching a piece of 1 by 1 in between the very top of steps were it would normally attach, so closing it off the space but giving greater surface area to attach a heavy duty piano hinge to reattach to boat! You could do it in an afternoon!!
Make sure you have a Carbon monoxide alarm and gas alarm. Very necessary for small area like that with gas and fire. Bigger than my small Toyota van and no weight carrying problems. I covert your wee fire place.
Yes a wee barhroom will make life better. What luxury it will be to have a small shower area. Even if you only use it for a bucket shower. Also goid for hanging wet clothes in winter. Being opposite the fire best of both worlds for drying! All the best for your adventures.
@@1Polglen I have one thank you. I can’t wait for my bathroom break to be done so I can have longer adventures
That’s an adorable little boat ❤❤
thank you
Super cute boat 👍
Thank you 🤗
I have one of these! Very nice 😊
@@bentanglemusic how are winters in them?
I've been living in a larger boat and fit the water bug out as a music studio over winter, so although I haven't lived in it I can say that you have a very good sized burner, and a hot water heater, so I reckon you will be all good! Keep good ventilation though and you may get a dair bit of condensation on the windows over night. You can buy a karcher window vac for that..
@@bentanglemusic what a great way to use your boat.
It is my first time on your channel and I have just subscribed. Thank you so much for sharing. the flowers are beautiful. All the best on this journey.😊
@@myhomeandgardenchanneldwel7777 thank you for taking to time to say something nice. I hope you enjoy the videos❤️
This just a great job nice to see your future home thanks for the video 🙏❤️Till He Comes 🙏
thanks so much
Just found your channel and this is inspiring ❤
@@Laura-jj7sp thanks so much
It's beautiful , I hope you will be happy on her ❤
Currently very happy
So glad I found you. Bijou and so beautiful. 😊
@@lorrainesharp392 thank you for your support!
love your home! Easy fix for that cupboard door might be to just remove it and replace it with a curtain. Enjoy!
that's a good idea
@@vertandernie- Having lived on boats for years, I’d strongly suggest you don’t get straight steps for the front. They are very difficult to negotiate. You need some offset. The curtain idea is a practical solution. Also the van life fridge suggested in another comment. A gas fridge is another idea. They don’t cost a fortune to run, but can be a bit pricey to buy initially. The happiest years of my life were spent living aboard, and I would still be doing that if not for mobility problems that came along with arthritis. Take the rough with the smooth and treat it all as an adventure and you’ll never be bored or unhappy in your beautiful tiny water-bound home. I’d wish you good luck, but I don’t think you’ll need it. You seem made for the life. ❤
@@marylynne9104what a kind comment!
@@marylynne9104 I agree with the comment about the steps. Maybe there's a way you can attach them so they can be securely hooked on but able to be lifted off if you need to get behind them or in the cupboards?
Hi there. Not sure if this has already been suggested but you could slide the steps to the left on a drawer slide rail with two small castors at the bottom. That way you keep the angled steps to make it safer to descend them. Great little boat. Thanks for the tour.
That's a great idea!
@@vertandernie I try 😁
Very nice :) I have been seriously looking at buying a WILDERNESS Beaver 23. I really like the smaller boats
@@DarrenMalin good luck with it. At first I wanted a big boat. But my budget wouldn’t allow it. Now even if I had the money I wouldn’t change my boat.
lovely little boat....and gentle lentil, great name lol
It really is!
Cute boat. 🥰
Maybe rename boat camomile as you enjoy drinking camomile tea which is relaxing and your boat looks a beautiful place to relax.😁
@@sheilajoseph9953 someone else mentioned that. I do like that idea.
I watch videos like this and really want to give it a try. And then I remember I'm 6 foot tall and would need a large boat. It works for you so make the most of it and I'll dip in now and then and envy you. :)
The guy from the indie projects lived in a boat like mine and he's a giraffe
@@vertandernie really? I'd miss my king size bed, lol. One day maybe. I'll live vicariously for now.
@@helenscott4698 don’t give up on your dreams
You are a true inspiration! A breath of fresh air to canal life ❤. Your cameraman/director is a natural and Ernie is a fabulous young chap with impressive manners. Congratulations on a very watchable video and being a great example to anyone!
Thanks so much, My big bro is very happy someone noticed the effort he put into filming and editing.
Nice little narrowboat. It looks like you've begun the process of settling into one another. Cucumbers like to climb, so you ought to be able to rig up something along part of the gunnels to support them. The leaves provide shade as well. Hope you have some comfy folding chairs to relax along the towpath once you get out on the network. Enjoy!
Yes eventually when I get a chance to travel I will need some nice deck chairs to enjoy the sunshine.
Looks like fun🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@Bev8 thank you
GREAT STUFF, MINT"" CHEERS. all the best.
Thank you so much,
Love this. I'm preparing to buy a narrowboat.
great news I hope all your dreams come true.
Omg so hippyfied i luv it ❤
@@nanangrandaelliott2810 ❤️
That's NC (Nice & Cozy).
Greetings from Brazil!
@@Sultuxes obrigado!
Sweet little boat.
thank you
Looks great, maybe on the cupboard door that doesn't open properly you could saw the door in half and fit hinges so it folds!
Great idea!
So cute 🥰!! I wish I could live aboard a boat like that!
I hope you get what you want
Just found your channel, AWESOME 👌 👏
@@KPP365 thank you.
So jelly ! ❤
@@witchygypsy4366 ❤️
You could put the stairs on hinges, so it can lift up and lock in place for more space for access and seating. 🤞
@@tteric67 live this idea
@@vertandernie a ladder is not that safe, esp for visitors. Get sturdy hinges and you’ll be fine. And a bolt so you can secure it in place when it is up. 😎
So cool to see! I’ve got a 35 foot narrowboat and think I’ve got just about good enough space. And I’ve still got so much more stuff than I should. Nice solutions, I need to do better 😁
@@Ministf there is no perfect way to do things, whatever is good for you is fine
@@vertandernie I just wish I didn’t have this much clutter😁 it’s a project!
Lovely little boat had the same year s ago little springer water bug good luck
thanks for the nice comment
For your shower area I've seen 1 /2 wall with shower curtain. Then you just use for shower & toilet privacy & you don't loose space boxed in. With your steps maybe put on a hinge & flip up to ceiling when not in use. I really Love your boat home. Enjoy your lovely lifestyle.
Thanks for the tips!
I love it 👍
thanks. party on Wayne.
Such a good use of the space. My first boat was a 42' cruser stern, and I somehow outgrew the space. I sold her last year and am currently doing a refit of a 55' trad stern. All for having too much 'stuff' 🙈
@@coraclouden2506 I hope I don’t outgrow mine. It’s not an option at the moment.
Lovely wee boat. You probably mean a separator loo when you say compost, unless you really are going to be able to compost the solids a Thetford Porta Potti is far less hassle, you just empty the lot into the Elsan at the marina or on your travels which you'll have to do with the liquid with your separator loo anyway. CRT don't like people putting bags of poo in their bins & your marina won't either. If you have mains hook up I'd make use of it, unless you're using electricity for heating you'll use very little & it doesn't really make sense to deny yourself as much comfort/convenience as you can get living in such a small space. Small Alpicool compressor coolboxes are good value and about as efficient as it gets with battery power consumption but as you've discovered fridges are hungry for power, with more solar and switching it off at night you might be ok in spring & autumn, winter no. You're wise to see how you go with everything as it is before making drastic changes, wouldn't do anything too drastic until you've done a winter aboard & the best of luck with it all. BTW you've got bow & stern right, left side as you're facing forward is port, right starboard, what you called your gear lever is your throttle and you have a 9.9 horsepower Honda outboard engine - good engine! And take that tarpaulin off the roof you don't need it!
hoping to get a compost toilet
The CRT are making no allowances for compost toilet after telling people to do so
@@vertanderniethe hard part with a seperate / compost toilet is storing the waste afterwards I can’t remember how long you have to store before it’s considered compost but it’s basically impossible on a boat , crt as said above have no plan for it either , sadly seperate toilets are the reason crt are using for getting rid of services like elsans and bins .
It's never been cheaper and easier to build a really nice solar-battery setup than right now - with cheap solar panels, an MPPT charge controller, and LiFePO4 batteries which are very safe and last forever. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing footage of marina cats
You're right. Solar power is on the top of my to do list right under saving money to pay for it. Thanks so much for the positive comment and advice.
Tiny but functionable and it's yours. Maybe get a counter top chiller for the milk etc would be good for now.
I don't eat use dairy products but I will have to get some better food storage
Love your little boat ❤
@@fionawhiteford2128 not as much as I do