As you would say in Blighty…..brilliant. Self actualized, comfortable with self, thirst for knowledge. All sterling qualities. Remember, there is no learning without making errors. Trick is to not repeat them. Obviously I do not know you other than y-tube, yet I feel like I have a good measure of you. Positive synergy is a big part of “what” you are, which contributes to “who” you are.
You never seem to let anything beat you. You try, you learn and your attitude to all your maintenance challenges is to be admired as you don’t give up. You certainly are not dumb, so don’t be so hard on yourself. Amazing the money you save by your hard work and ability to source, tools, materials and help. Well done May on your financial awareness to maintain the lifestyle you clearly love. Really interesting Thank You May
Thanks for the heads-up. I admire your ‘can do’ approach to tasks which might appear quite daunting if you haven’t done them before. Have a great week.
Long boat living does look very appealing. However I live in the far Australian outback so we don’t have rivers/canals for boat living. A lot of aussies are venturing into vanliving or tiny home living, for a more affordable way of living. Having a friend that’s a mechanic/welder is great. You’ve definitely saved big money with his offer of help. I’ve often wondered being in a flat bottomed boat, do you get a lot of coldness coming through the flooring during winter. Blessings to you & take care 😊
It will get better as you complete all your DIY jobs.....and the loan will eventually be paid off. I've been through the same pain with my boat.....but all part of ownership, look after the boat and the boat looks after you. keep smiling👍
Hello may mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode and you are doing a great job and keep your episodes coming I will look forward to your next one xx😊😊😊
I'm glad you were able to spend time enjoying the good weather during the summer. It's not surprising though how much money you spent even doing the work yourself and adding them to your monthly costs
Great videos May. A cheap suggestion which could help with condensation on the windows, try bubblewrap, with fairly large bubbles As condensation develops lay the wrap on the windows and it will hold onto the glass, the worst of the condensation should be gone, try it on one window first to check if this hack works on a narrow boat.
Look up 'Lifes Too Short' who used it on their tiny campervan. Also might I suggest a video on your WiFi set-up which is less than half my brick and mortar WiFi.
Hi, May, you mentioned Chainsaw for your logs, also special boots, trousers, gloves , goggles, helmet, all comes to large amounts of monies, go on line you'll see the cordless 6 " hand held chain saws, like pruning shears, use with one hand,hold branch with other, secondhand £25 /£50, 3rd of price for large chainsaw, etc, ? Great savings also Travis Perkins are cheapest by far, for your odds and sods ? Your a Lucky lady doing what your doing. Regards
Yea I’ve spent a small fortune on my boat it’s a never ending list tbh 2 years ago had my 40 ft home lifted out had the hull shot blasted and then 2 packed even the base plate was very expensive but alls good now for at least 10 years I don’t think my list of things to do will ever end but worth every penny Thanks for ur fab vid as always ❎
I'm sure it will be worth it once it's done. And you be able to enjoy the boat. Stay warm I the next coming months. It's always nice to see your videos
why don't you use a 2 pack epoxy treatment for the blacking which will give a longer longevity between drydocking. Ben and Emily did that for their boat.may cost more but you will save in the long run.
2 packs the worst ya can put on ya hull ! It's only good if you don't intend to do much cruising. One small scrape leads to a bubble rapidly !! If you have the money ya best off using zinc based paints ... But if your on a budget but have plenty of time on ya hands then bitumen is the answer ( that's pure bitumen ) , the stuff ya trowel on ...or if you havnt much time then run of the mill bitumen , the stuff ya roll on ..
There's nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy the summer a bit. We need sunlight as much as food and drink. It has to be said that this summer was not exactly brilliant. The new skills learnt will be useful in the future. A big shout out fro George as I think he's a great help to you as he seems to be willing to help anytime. For future reference most of the things bought from B&Q are quite a bit cheaper at Wickes.
there is a real life formula for the word stress in the real world .When your life is at risk that is stress. What you're experiencing is problem solving . Happy Trails
😃😃😍Well done. You have done many things yourself with great effort. Don't keep the money you have saved in the boat... because the thieves know that you have savings now. The best place to keep the money saved is inside the pillow. Or in the bank...😃😀❤❤
I'm not surprised they quoted you 2.6k for windows when you are giving them measurements in the order of 8.9 meters (8900mm) by 5.9 meters (5900mm) for one window. Bearing in mind a 62ft boat is roughly 18 meters long. you have 1 window there nearly half the length and three times the height of the boat... Nice job on the painting though looks smart in the bow now 👍
I'd love to have a narrow boat & get away from my concrete house, but i have a garage full of tools hobbyist items & 2 motorbikes, a couple of friends live nearby & my mum roasts too. I could sell my house & purchase a narrow boat but it does appear to require more maintaining than a house, plus i dont think i could cope with too much isolation. Tranquillity & nature are great & we all need it & i find it theraputic. Going to work for customers could be challenging too ( plumber). Perhaps a wee flat And a narrow boat !!! 🤔
Am i correct in thinking your window quote was for double glazed units? If so you haven't saved anything as you've just re-fitted your old single glazed ones, which cost you in sealants and a lot of rivits!!
As always, everything depends on how you look at the situation. I'm annoyingly positive so I did save over 3K thank you very much. *sticks out tongue 😉
great Video MAY...keep up the good work...now wondering if I could live on a narrowboat, with my Social Security Check from the USA, and a Teamsters retirement check...Total income would be around $2300 a month...wonder what that translates into British Pounds??? Wonder is there is Visa costs, since U.S Citizen...???
That thing about boats you can spend a lot money on getting somebody else to do all the little jobs (windows and blacking) or you can spend a little bit of money on materials (minus many rivets) but learn a lot.
Well done on making another interesting well edited video ( do you write a script first or just talk straight to camera ? ). It’s a bit scary when you stop and workout how much everything cost , especially when you’re self employed. 😊
Hi May. Very interesting stuff and well done for having a go! Just one question. What internet do you use and would it work in a house (2 questions - oops)? Ps. Love the spec's? New?( Oops 3)! 😁
hi may im in the double glazing trade and it is shocking some of the quotes i see people get charged. your windows maybe 100 each,one of my customers actually does narrowboats in the leicester area
@@wellbeingonwater hi i think people just have no idea of the real cost 23 years in the trade and still surprises me when i see quotes from the big companies ,if u ever make it up to north of leicester (sileby / barrow on soar) area post something and ill give u a contact, not me its a friend who lives on a marina and does windows n doors for a living
Interesting insights on the financial side! I don't want to spoil the fun but.... you don't actually have double glazing now so that comparison doesn't really hold. Doesn't make the video any less interesting though:)
Another great video, not long left on the loan! What a great feeling that will be once fully paid! Basically mortgage free!
I dream of the day!
As you would say in Blighty…..brilliant. Self actualized, comfortable with self, thirst for knowledge. All sterling qualities. Remember, there is no learning without making errors. Trick is to not repeat them. Obviously I do not know you other than y-tube, yet I feel like I have a good measure of you. Positive synergy is a big part of “what” you are, which contributes to “who” you are.
Love this, thank you!
You never seem to let anything beat you. You try, you learn and your attitude to all your maintenance challenges is to be admired as you don’t give up. You certainly are not dumb, so don’t be so hard on yourself. Amazing the money you save by your hard work and ability to source, tools, materials and help. Well done May on your financial awareness to maintain the lifestyle you clearly love. Really interesting Thank You May
Thanks for saying Clive! Appriciate you!
I have to say you are amazing, I enjoy your videos and also your motivation
Thank you so much 🤗
May, you are so delightfully refreshing, I can’t get enough of your channel. Stay safe and cozy this winter.
Aww thanks for saying 😊
Thanks for the heads-up. I admire your ‘can do’ approach to tasks which might appear quite daunting if you haven’t done them before. Have a great week.
Thanks Tim 😁
Long boat living does look very appealing. However I live in the far Australian outback so we don’t have rivers/canals for boat living. A lot of aussies are venturing into vanliving or tiny home living, for a more affordable way of living. Having a friend that’s a mechanic/welder is great. You’ve definitely saved big money with his offer of help. I’ve often wondered being in a flat bottomed boat, do you get a lot of coldness coming through the flooring during winter. Blessings to you & take care 😊
It will get better as you complete all your DIY jobs.....and the loan will eventually be paid off.
I've been through the same pain with my boat.....but all part of ownership, look after the boat and the boat looks after you. keep smiling👍
Great advice! Thanks Gavin
Its been great watching the good and bad times but with winter coming would be good to see what that cost is going to be like , safe traveling
Hello may mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode and you are doing a great job and keep your episodes coming I will look forward to your next one xx😊😊😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting!
A great lady and a good accountant. The boat is your house do not give up it is your joy and living.
Thanks G!
Hey May. Another stonking video, thanks for posting. Stay safe our floating friend. 🙂 The world is a richer place for your presence.
Aww bless ya 🙏
I loved to know this, I really appreciated the realities.
Thanks! I'm glad
I'm with you on sealant, I generally like DIY but never relish anything involving sealant. Always keep kitchen roll to hand!
Haha yup, and a glass of wine for afterwards
I'm glad you were able to spend time enjoying the good weather during the summer. It's not surprising though how much money you spent even doing the work yourself and adding them to your monthly costs
Thanks for saying 😁
There's a ad on UA-cam for water proofer in a tin can use on every thing brilliant get some 😊
Ooo cool
Great videos May. A cheap suggestion which could help with condensation on the windows, try bubblewrap, with fairly large bubbles
As condensation develops lay the wrap on the windows and it will hold onto the glass, the worst of the condensation should be gone, try it on one window first to check if this hack works on a narrow boat.
Great idea
Look up 'Lifes Too Short' who used it on their tiny campervan.
Also might I suggest a video on your WiFi set-up which is less than half my brick and mortar WiFi.
the Queen of DIY and savings. You rock it all!
Wooo 👑
🙏🏼. Thumbnail is a very pretty pic May.
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Hi, May, you mentioned Chainsaw for your logs, also special boots, trousers, gloves , goggles, helmet, all comes to large amounts of monies, go on line you'll see the cordless 6 " hand held chain saws, like pruning shears, use with one hand,hold branch with other, secondhand £25 /£50, 3rd of price for large chainsaw, etc, ? Great savings also Travis Perkins are cheapest by far, for your odds and sods ? Your a Lucky lady doing what your doing. Regards
Thanks for the info!
Yea I’ve spent a small fortune on my boat it’s a never ending list tbh 2 years ago had my 40 ft home lifted out had the hull shot blasted and then 2 packed even the base plate was very expensive but alls good now for at least 10 years
I don’t think my list of things to do will ever end but worth every penny
Thanks for ur fab vid as always ❎
Aww great! Glad you got that peace of mind now 🙏
Thanks for posting! I like the info, and your humor sells it!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, so interesting about your life on the water, take care
Glad you enjoyed it
🌷🐝 l hope we have a warm summer😊
I hope so too!
Love your hands on approach.
Cheers Mick!
Hi May do it yourself that's what boating is all about and your doing pretty good xx
Well done May, great job - keep smiling, life is a journey and yours is being well lived - plus - everyone needs a George in their life
I'm sure it will be worth it once it's done. And you be able to enjoy the boat. Stay warm I the next coming months. It's always nice to see your videos
Thanks Bobbie B
Nicely done May 🙂 Well, I've been out for my 43 mile bike ride, I hope you've been out for your swim!!! Have a good week lass, K x
Woo! Amazing ride !
why don't you use a 2 pack epoxy treatment for the blacking which will give a longer longevity between drydocking. Ben and Emily did that for their boat.may cost more but you will save in the long run.
It's an option but a very ££ one!
2 packs the worst ya can put on ya hull ! It's only good if you don't intend to do much cruising. One small scrape leads to a bubble rapidly !!
If you have the money ya best off using zinc based paints ...
But if your on a budget but have plenty of time on ya hands then bitumen is the answer ( that's pure bitumen ) , the stuff ya trowel on ...or if you havnt much time then run of the mill bitumen , the stuff ya roll on ..
Hi. I think a new 2023 Cost of Living video would be a good idea please, with price comparisons.
Did this not do that?!
There's nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy the summer a bit. We need sunlight as much as food and drink. It has to be said that this summer was not exactly brilliant. The new skills learnt will be useful in the future. A big shout out fro George as I think he's a great help to you as he seems to be willing to help anytime. For future reference most of the things bought from B&Q are quite a bit cheaper at Wickes.
I love summer in all its shades! Thanks for the tips re. Wickes.
@@wellbeingonwaterNo problem that's what friends are for isn't it? Always willing to offer any help i can.
there is a real life formula for the word stress in the real world .When your life is at risk that is stress. What you're experiencing is problem solving . Happy Trails
Nice 👌
Beautiful overview and video! 👍🤙⛵
Thank you! 👍
Hi May,
Indeed, doing the job yourself will save you a lot of money.
Indeed it does
😃😃😍Well done. You have done many things yourself with great effort.
Don't keep the money you have saved in the boat... because the thieves know that you have savings now. The best place to keep the money saved is inside the pillow. Or in the bank...😃😀❤❤
There's nothing worth anything on this boat! Just stuff that makes a home 🥰
Take Care Be Safe Happy Narrow Boateng ❤
Thanks Christian
Well done for all the work you have been able to do.
Thank you kindly
Great breakdown 💚
Thanks! 😁
I'm not surprised they quoted you 2.6k for windows when you are giving them measurements in the order of 8.9 meters (8900mm) by 5.9 meters (5900mm) for one window. Bearing in mind a 62ft boat is roughly 18 meters long. you have 1 window there nearly half the length and three times the height of the boat... Nice job on the painting though looks smart in the bow now 👍
Ah well worked out for the best
I'd love to have a narrow boat & get away from my concrete house, but i have a garage full of tools hobbyist items & 2 motorbikes, a couple of friends live nearby & my mum roasts too. I could sell my house & purchase a narrow boat but it does appear to require more maintaining than a house, plus i dont think i could cope with too much isolation. Tranquillity & nature are great & we all need it & i find it theraputic. Going to work for customers could be challenging too ( plumber).
Perhaps a wee flat And a narrow boat !!! 🤔
I guess you'll never know exactly how you'll get on till you try it!
I would be interested in seeing a chainsaw review of the battery powered variety ,Thanks for the breakdown of annual costs 👍
Great suggestion! Just need a battery powered chainsaw now!
Living in Pennsylvania I did not know anything about the stores you talked about and what they sell.
Ahh well they are all hardware stores
@@wellbeingonwater so kind of like Lowes or home depot, do you have those there.
Could you make insulated window covers for cold weather
Nice idea!
Am i correct in thinking your window quote was for double glazed units? If so you haven't saved anything as you've just re-fitted your old single glazed ones, which cost you in sealants and a lot of rivits!!
As always, everything depends on how you look at the situation. I'm annoyingly positive so I did save over 3K thank you very much. *sticks out tongue 😉
Depends on the issue with them but maybe look into car door seals for your side door?
Hmmm yes
You could get them from a scrapyard.
May, your expenses are far less than living ashore. Well done!
Not bad ey!
great Video MAY...keep up the good work...now wondering if I could live on a narrowboat, with my Social Security Check from the USA, and a Teamsters retirement check...Total income would be around $2300 a month...wonder what that translates into British Pounds??? Wonder is there is Visa costs, since U.S Citizen...???
Yeah you could do it!
That thing about boats you can spend a lot money on getting somebody else to do all the little jobs (windows and blacking) or you can spend a little bit of money on materials (minus many rivets) but learn a lot.
It's a great learning curve
Well done on making another interesting well edited video ( do you write a script first or just talk straight to camera ? ). It’s a bit scary when you stop and workout how much everything cost , especially when you’re self employed. 😊
Thanks!! I figured out the costs, had a rough plan on the order in the story and just go for it! It can be scary yeah!
Hi may its a liquid water proofer so may be good for the hatch also think screw fix do it as well xx
Thanks! I'll check it out
Hi May. Very interesting stuff and well done for having a go! Just one question. What internet do you use and would it work in a house (2 questions - oops)? Ps. Love the spec's? New?( Oops 3)! 😁
Its technically mobile broadband, with an antenna and a router ! They are technically not new but I'm newly wearing them!
Thanks, I'll look into it as I'm paying a fortune for Virgin media. Hope you get the hatch sorted. Specs look great. @@wellbeingonwater
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I think that price for your windows is quite reasonable. Good job you don’t live here in France s you might end up paying that price for two windows.
Agreed!
40 quid for rivets .how many did you use? I brought 500 sealed rivets ( so they dont allow water thoigh) to do 5 river cruiser windows for 40 !
No idea how many I used! 🤣
@wellbeingonwater its a job I know I don't want to have go do any time again soon !!!
Sounds like a financial nightmare, it's perfect just in time for Halloween. 😊
Haha scary!
hi may im in the double glazing trade and it is shocking some of the quotes i see people get charged. your windows maybe 100 each,one of my customers actually does narrowboats in the leicester area
Yikes, each window was about 250!! Shocking!
@@wellbeingonwater hi i think people just have no idea of the real cost 23 years in the trade and still surprises me when i see quotes from the big companies ,if u ever make it up to north of leicester (sileby / barrow on soar) area post something and ill give u a contact, not me its a friend who lives on a marina and does windows n doors for a living
Interesting insights on the financial side! I don't want to spoil the fun but.... you don't actually have double glazing now so that comparison doesn't really hold. Doesn't make the video any less interesting though:)
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Pretty good, I pay £700 p/m just on flat rent and council tax…
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That is nothing May! This year I saved over $300,000 by not buying a helicopter. Next year I plan to not buy two matching Lamborghinis.
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Good morning May 😀 (just burnt my sausages because I didn’t want to pause this 😅)
Haha bless ya! Hope you can scrape off the black bits!
@@wellbeingonwaterI probably should have.. 😆
Beaten to first comment AGAIN!!!!
Haha oh dear
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Might go down well...
Could do!
I save 38 grand a year and live in a real house. . 3 grand saved wow you are not normal if you think this is good. Like 2 weeks wages.
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