Hello, interesting, thanks. My wife and I are 'serious' touring caravanners (i.e. we have a bricks and mortar home) and our caravan is used for holidays and touring. Earlier this year we towed it from the Scottish Highlands down to Morocco and back (5,700 miles). So, £47,000 plus what else you have spent on your boat may sound a lot, but a hefty 4x4 to tow our caravan (£40.000 +) plus a twin axle caravan (£35.000 +) at a total of £75.000 and your costs look quite reasonable!
@@caravantravelsthat sounds amazing! I have done quite a lot of touring in caravans in the past and living on a boat feels very similar. And I agree, I think I have a complete an auto bargain. Also an incredibly cheap way of living. I also live in Bulgaria and hoping to do quite a bit of touring around the surrounding countries more than likely in a camper van.
Nice job man. I have been looking at your videos lately. You're doing well. Ha ha I'm restoring a big caravan for myself. Basically my tiny home idea with a good off grid system in it. It's a lot of fun doing things for yourself aye
Two quick observations. I hate know it alls, but....Reverse is often better as the stern does not go down quite as much. Secondly PLEASE secure the dog. One slip and it is under the propeller. You may think it does not happen, or it won't happen to MY dog! Trust me it does. I love my dogs, and I guess you do too. A little restraint may annoy them, but definitely better than losingthem forever.
@@52Mistakes I'm not quite sure what you're talking about? Reverse is often better as the stern does not go down quite as much?? And thanks for your concern for the dog?
That's very funny. And thank you for the watching. I plan to film a little bit more frequently starting from next week, so hopefully I won't disappoint you for too long.,🤣
Total bargain..the price of a boat the same dimensions as yours with all the toys is £170k plus..must say I'm a bit handy but i wouldn't have a go at that..well done lad!!!.❤️🇬🇧
Really glad I found your channel, I've been planning a very similar project for a while now. One thing I'm considering is installing a powerful electric winch on the bow and stern for situations such as your grounding. The idea would be that I could potentially hook up to something like a large tree and free myself, do you see any obvious issues with this?
Excellent video mate, very informative unlike some others who just show the finished result with no info. 👍 Did you have your widebeam sailaway made from scratch or did you manage to pick it up as a bargain for £47k already done? Cant wait to see inside 😊
It was made for me for the 47k the prices have shot up quite a massive amount now. Almost double in only 2 years which is crazy. They blame it on the steel price, but I'm pretty sure steel prices dropped dramatically in the last year, however their prices haven't.
@Inspiration2022 Thanks... ye I've seen the prices of materials shoot up during covid when supply chains stopped, and have stayed higher even now. Can't even blame it on fuel costs as that's settled now... energy costs haven't though so there is that I suppose. Lucky for you timing it just right 😂, can buy a house the prices some of those widebeams are going for at the moment.
Steel in the past year has dropped by 30% and is set to plumet further, but the boat builders haven't dropped thier prices? Whatt goes up, doesn't come down.
Well, fortunately I've stayed on the canal and not the river. The rivers can be very treacherous and I've been in the Leicester area when the river flooded before and nearly ended up in a field. Also, when the floods happen my boat is too tall and I will not get under the bridges. However, on the canals they're usually very capable of coping with the water levels as they normally just discard the excess water through the overflow systems they have in place.
Yes it does but I have a lot of network to be able to move on. If you want to do the complete network of certain areas that are particularly beautiful, you definitely need an arrow boat that's for sure.
@Inspiration2022 Yes I think Hiddersfield narrow canal might be difficult. Fortunately I don't have that problem I have a 21ft cabin cruiser it stays on a marina in Lancaster.
Yes, definitely. There's lots of areas that you can't go with a wide beam. You also have to be slightly more considerate where you more up even on a wide canal or river. If you don't, you'll be surprised how many people you can annoy quite quickly.
You cannot go from the North half to the South Half without the Wash passage. But that is not scary. Just get a pilot who knows what they are doing. Your boat is worth at least £100,000.
@@Inspiration2022As the wide-beams put limitations on your ability to navigate the full canal network. Why did you not go with narrowboat? I have seen some 60ft narrowboats where ample living space is accounted for.
Well for me having a wide beam it's great having a lot more space. Having a family on board but also if you want to be totally off grid. Having the extra space for solar panels and extra water and being able to run your boat with the normal appliances you would find in a home. These are all things I wasn't able to have living on a narrow boat. I didn't even have a washing machine on my narrow boat so I was forever taking my wash into a laundrette or my mum's. And having to continuously run the engine every couple of evenings to keep the batteries charged I really didn't like that not only was it not good for the planet but the noise just used to really get on my nerves. Now I have the energy to run all of the appliances without any concern and I never after put the engine on to charge the batteries. The bubble checker it's really important. I'm surprised you don't think it's essential. Every time I change my gas bottles I always check my bubble checker. Not only is it part of my boat safety certificate to have it on board, it's peace of mind knowing I haven't got any gas leaks or gas accumulating in my boat. You may want to look into this. Do you live on a boat yourself?
Yes, definitely as it was the silt built up on the edge of canal. And because of the flooding I didn't even know it was built up there until the level will start to drop again. What do you think? It would have mattered the size of the boat if anything. It helped that I was bigger and was able to shift my weight over into the deeper water.
@@Samantha-xr4mx I had an narrow boat before the wide beam. If you want to see all of the network and some of it is absolutely stunning, then a narrow boat is definitely the way to go. However, I chose a wide beam because I wanted more comfort and ordinary living and there is a massive amount more space. It's like living on a floating apartment. But with the size of a wide beam, it takes a lot more concentration and skill to handle. Bow thrusters are a must on the vessel I brought. I would highly recommend if you can go and have a look at narrowboats and wide beams and even better have a go staring both.
Yes, it's plenty big enough where I am. That's of course, depending on the other boaters, if they're good enough at steering their own boats. And we all know what their party boats are like 😬
Why would you say that? The boat is incredibly heavy and needs a reliable. It's simple nots. not just to tie up but to release as well and this is one of the simplest knots you can do.
A sailaway widebeam for 47000GBP! Wow! That's what my "cheap" camper van cost me!
So talented to do all that fitting out. Well done you. What a huge saving. Best wishes
Hello, interesting, thanks. My wife and I are 'serious' touring caravanners (i.e. we have a bricks and mortar home) and our caravan is used for holidays and touring. Earlier this year we towed it from the Scottish Highlands down to Morocco and back (5,700 miles). So, £47,000 plus what else you have spent on your boat may sound a lot, but a hefty 4x4 to tow our caravan (£40.000 +) plus a twin axle caravan (£35.000 +) at a total of £75.000 and your costs look quite reasonable!
@@caravantravelsthat sounds amazing!
I have done quite a lot of touring in caravans in the past and living on a boat feels very similar. And I agree, I think I have a complete an auto bargain. Also an incredibly cheap way of living. I also live in Bulgaria and hoping to do quite a bit of touring around the surrounding countries more than likely in a camper van.
HUGE savings , nice one , very talented 👍👍
Nice job man. I have been looking at your videos lately. You're doing well.
Ha ha I'm restoring a big caravan for myself. Basically my tiny home idea with a good off grid system in it. It's a lot of fun doing things for yourself aye
Two quick observations. I hate know it alls, but....Reverse is often better as the stern does not go down quite as much. Secondly PLEASE secure the dog. One slip and it is under the propeller. You may think it does not happen, or it won't happen to MY dog! Trust me it does. I love my dogs, and I guess you do too. A little restraint may annoy them, but definitely better than losingthem forever.
@@52Mistakes I'm not quite sure what you're talking about? Reverse is often better as the stern does not go down quite as much??
And thanks for your concern for the dog?
I am now caught up on watching your videos and am waiting for the next episode. The pressures on! 😀
That's very funny. And thank you for the watching. I plan to film a little bit more frequently starting from next week, so hopefully I won't disappoint you for too long.,🤣
Total bargain..the price of a boat the same dimensions as yours with all the toys is £170k plus..must say I'm a bit handy but i wouldn't have a go at that..well done lad!!!.❤️🇬🇧
@@caravanstuff2827 thank you I have done my best and it is just about done now.
Well done
Thank you very much
Great video 👏🏻 the price breakdown I’ve been looking for 👍🏻
47 k for wide beam great deal mate
@@abc-un4xz yes I was buying at the right time. I have been very lucky.
Really glad I found your channel, I've been planning a very similar project for a while now. One thing I'm considering is installing a powerful electric winch on the bow and stern for situations such as your grounding. The idea would be that I could potentially hook up to something like a large tree and free myself, do you see any obvious issues with this?
Excellent video mate, very informative unlike some others who just show the finished result with no info. 👍
Did you have your widebeam sailaway made from scratch or did you manage to pick it up as a bargain for £47k already done?
Cant wait to see inside 😊
It was made for me for the 47k the prices have shot up quite a massive amount now. Almost double in only 2 years which is crazy. They blame it on the steel price, but I'm pretty sure steel prices dropped dramatically in the last year, however their prices haven't.
@Inspiration2022 Thanks... ye I've seen the prices of materials shoot up during covid when supply chains stopped, and have stayed higher even now. Can't even blame it on fuel costs as that's settled now... energy costs haven't though so there is that I suppose.
Lucky for you timing it just right 😂, can buy a house the prices some of those widebeams are going for at the moment.
Steel in the past year has dropped by 30% and is set to plumet further, but the boat builders haven't dropped thier prices? Whatt goes up, doesn't come down.
It sent me would be a great thing if the price is came down. I feel one would be very tempted in doing another project
Good work
Thank you
I wanted to see the inside!
All in good time. I'm planning to finish off the boat before April and then we will do at the grand at tour.
What happens when the canal floods as your only up the road from me. Lots of floods in Leicestershire.
Well, fortunately I've stayed on the canal and not the river. The rivers can be very treacherous and I've been in the Leicester area when the river flooded before and nearly ended up in a field. Also, when the floods happen my boat is too tall and I will not get under the bridges. However, on the canals they're usually very capable of coping with the water levels as they normally just discard the excess water through the overflow systems they have in place.
Does a widebeam boat restrict what canals you can travel on vs a narrowboat?
Obviously. Google will tell which.
Yes it does but I have a lot of network to be able to move on. If you want to do the complete network of certain areas that are particularly beautiful, you definitely need an arrow boat that's for sure.
@Inspiration2022
Yes I think Hiddersfield narrow canal might be difficult. Fortunately I don't have that problem I have a 21ft cabin cruiser it stays on a marina in Lancaster.
Are you limited to certain canals with a widebeam as opposed to a narrowboat?
Yes, definitely. There's lots of areas that you can't go with a wide beam. You also have to be slightly more considerate where you more up even on a wide canal or river.
If you don't, you'll be surprised how many people you can annoy quite quickly.
You cannot go from the North half to the South Half without the Wash passage. But that is not scary. Just get a pilot who knows what they are doing. Your boat is worth at least £100,000.
@@Inspiration2022As the wide-beams put limitations on your ability to navigate the full canal network. Why did you not go with narrowboat? I have seen some 60ft narrowboats where ample living space is accounted for.
@wecollie The extra space on a widebeam, even a 9 foot, makes it much easier to live on.
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I cant see the point in having a widebeam unless you have a family. I dont have a bubble checker, not essential
Well for me having a wide beam it's great having a lot more space. Having a family on board but also if you want to be totally off grid. Having the extra space for solar panels and extra water and being able to run your boat with the normal appliances you would find in a home. These are all things I wasn't able to have living on a narrow boat. I didn't even have a washing machine on my narrow boat so I was forever taking my wash into a laundrette or my mum's. And having to continuously run the engine every couple of evenings to keep the batteries charged I really didn't like that not only was it not good for the planet but the noise just used to really get on my nerves.
Now I have the energy to run all of the appliances without any concern and I never after put the engine on to charge the batteries. The bubble checker it's really important. I'm surprised you don't think it's essential. Every time I change my gas bottles I always check my bubble checker. Not only is it part of my boat safety certificate to have it on board, it's peace of mind knowing I haven't got any gas leaks or gas accumulating in my boat. You may want to look into this.
Do you live on a boat yourself?
Should have a bow and stern thruster..😅
I find having the bath roster is enough for my boat. And the tiller is quite adequate for the stern
Do you think a narrow boat would have gotten stuck in the same place you were?
Yes, definitely as it was the silt built up on the edge of canal. And because of the flooding I didn't even know it was built up there until the level will start to drop again. What do you think? It would have mattered the size of the boat if anything. It helped that I was bigger and was able to shift my weight over into the deeper water.
@@Inspiration2022 thanks for reply. We are tossing up between a narrow boat and wide beam.. any advice? 😬
@@Samantha-xr4mx I had an narrow boat before the wide beam. If you want to see all of the network and some of it is absolutely stunning, then a narrow boat is definitely the way to go. However, I chose a wide beam because I wanted more comfort and ordinary living and there is a massive amount more space. It's like living on a floating apartment.
But with the size of a wide beam, it takes a lot more concentration and skill to handle.
Bow thrusters are a must on the vessel I brought.
I would highly recommend if you can go and have a look at narrowboats and wide beams and even better have a go staring both.
That canal doesnt look big enough for a wide beam
Yes, it's plenty big enough where I am. That's of course, depending on the other boaters, if they're good enough at steering their own boats. And we all know what their party boats are like 😬
You’d be better off doing two half hitches rather than that one that you’re using
Why would you say that?
The boat is incredibly heavy and needs a reliable. It's simple nots. not just to tie up but to release as well and this is one of the simplest knots you can do.
@Inspiration2022 you are adk8ng fir trouble with that knot, check ot "riding turn"
Its the £4000 a year rates bollocks.
What do you mean 4,000 rates a year?
@@Inspiration2022 marina rates and roaming rates
@@wilcaroll1410 I see. I actually only pay £ 1,200 a year as I'm a continuous cruiser.