E.46. Tied in Knots. Narrowboat Traditional Rope Fender Making

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • In this video we show you how we make traditional rope narrowboat fenders. We purchased some manila rope from Tradline rope and fenders at Braunston on the Grand Union Canal. and proceeded to teach ourselves how to make rope fenders.
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  • @techmeister3208
    @techmeister3208 4 роки тому +1

    Life is knots and physics. :)

  • @williamolsmit4659
    @williamolsmit4659 4 роки тому +1

    Fender hangers.. adapt, improvise , overcome. Good on ya

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому +1

      it what us boaters do

    • @williamolsmit4659
      @williamolsmit4659 4 роки тому

      @@welldeckdiaries5610 I well know , 250 miles out of land fall , ya better be able to get it done

  • @vickijohnson4668
    @vickijohnson4668 4 роки тому +1

    What knotty fun!

  • @mattelderca
    @mattelderca 4 роки тому +1

    Flog em canalside for some extra cash! Stop by a cabinet makers shop for scraps of ply and use sections of old mooring lines for the fenders. Brilliant mate, gives me a few more ideas to fund some time on the cut. Love the vids,

  • @dennisbishop3842
    @dennisbishop3842 4 роки тому +7

    I can remember my dad making fenders and looped ends on ropes etc when I was young (I'm 60 now). He was so fast it was hard to follow the steps. Even to this day I can't look at a rope without thinking "dad would have tidied that up." Thanks for helping me remember a nice memory about my dad.

  • @borderreiver3288
    @borderreiver3288 3 роки тому +1

    very interesting and seems quite easy...love the adjustable hook...

  • @jilly5909
    @jilly5909 4 роки тому +28

    Brilliant Mark and so British, take 4.4 metres and mark at 6 and 12 inches. Love it!!

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому +1

      Ha Ha I do it all the time😂

    • @johnhall4146
      @johnhall4146 4 роки тому +6

      Another example of Britain going metric inch by inch. :-)

    • @davek8919
      @davek8919 4 роки тому

      Well Deck Diaries , pretty common here in Canada as well.

  • @PaulMatsonMOTM
    @PaulMatsonMOTM 3 роки тому +1

    Great vlog. Great idea for fender hooks. It’s now on my project list for the new boat. Assuming Patent is still pending with the Patent Office.

  • @ronbearman7446
    @ronbearman7446 4 роки тому +1

    Hi guys
    Well done nice job making fenders good idea on fender hooks makes life easier

  • @vadmal5210
    @vadmal5210 4 роки тому

    Seamans handicraft. Great :))

  • @jensgostajohansson3772
    @jensgostajohansson3772 Рік тому +1

    Thank you this instructive video!
    I've just made my first rope fender and it came out just the way I was hoping for. I'll make 5 more fenders for my boat in the, same manner.

  • @mairecutler
    @mairecutler 2 роки тому +1

    ❤ love you fender hook idea 💡 brilliant 👏

  • @Elle-kr8od
    @Elle-kr8od 2 роки тому +1

    The fender hook is brilliant. You're good at whatever you turn your hand to.

  • @francishughes5205
    @francishughes5205 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent job Mark.

  • @rogervanvalkenburg3361
    @rogervanvalkenburg3361 4 роки тому +1

    You can tell a man who knows working with his hands! Not once did you stop with hand cramps!🤣🤣 I'm sure all future boaters will know the Hockley Hook! Stay safe friends!

  • @paisleyjane9606
    @paisleyjane9606 4 роки тому +1

    Thumbs up is not a string enough reaction. I love that these fenders are still made of rope and really enjoyed seeing you make one.

  • @gwenmassey7631
    @gwenmassey7631 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic, absolutely fantastic. Well done. 💐💐

  • @chrisbradbury1881
    @chrisbradbury1881 4 роки тому +1

    Did like your genders and your patent pending fender hook nice to see you both today at whilton marina

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому

      Chris Bradbury thanks
      Shame we was going in opposite directions

  • @aprilbeedle5287
    @aprilbeedle5287 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video Thank You! Been wanting to make a fender for years, I Finally did, Yayyy! Thank You! 😊Knot Crazy!

  • @boater238
    @boater238 4 роки тому +1

    Well done a professional job.

  • @stevepotter1068
    @stevepotter1068 4 роки тому +1

    Don't have a narrowboat - and probably never will- but I am going to get some rope and a fid and have at it. Well done.

  • @Steve-ys1ig
    @Steve-ys1ig 4 роки тому +1

    Well Done Mark Great video

  • @andrewcarmichael8683
    @andrewcarmichael8683 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent! A Keep teaching so this doesn't become a lost art!! Most people just go to the store.

  • @crfgray
    @crfgray 4 роки тому +1

    Once again great video very interesting and keeping with tradition . I presume your next'Not how too how I do' will be making a' Plaited rope buffer' and will appear in a week or two maybe lol.. Why buy when you can make it yourself, love the fender hook idea too.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, definitely work out cheaper and adds another string to my bow

    • @crfgray
      @crfgray 4 роки тому

      @@welldeckdiaries5610 ua-cam.com/video/MU9jpQJ8f98/v-deo.html I found this guy makes it look easy .

  • @margaretwilson548
    @margaretwilson548 4 роки тому +1

    My husband knows how to do this, and he was most impressed with your work. also thought your hooks most ingenious.

  • @harleyjohnston9366
    @harleyjohnston9366 4 роки тому +14

    Who's a clever boy then, well done.

  • @pollysi11
    @pollysi11 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video I understood totally thankyou 🙏

  • @thecanucklehead7351
    @thecanucklehead7351 4 роки тому +1

    Don't sell yourself short Mark, not every "imbecile" would have the wherewithal or the discipline and patience to research and acquire the skills required to 'craft their own fenders. Looking forward to the new buttons for the stern, and button with wings for the bow (now see what you started - lol) Good job mate, 'smart as a button stick'.

  • @jaycee9914
    @jaycee9914 4 роки тому +1

    WELL DONE a great job

  • @campcookhenry
    @campcookhenry 4 роки тому

    Well like the pub landlord, Al Murray would say good English measurements , you get iced in you’ll be making tea cozy’s and placemats out that rope , this is pretty cool,good on ya.

  • @MartyLJ57
    @MartyLJ57 4 роки тому +1

    A man has got to do. What a man has to do. Awesome book

  • @ianwebb2235
    @ianwebb2235 3 роки тому +1

    That was fascinating!

  • @jeffhill3043
    @jeffhill3043 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Mark
    Really interesting. Next up is a tipcat.
    I liked the sound of Phil English. Makes me think of breakfast.
    Your fender hook was brilliant. How about putting a backsplice in the rope instead of a half hitch. It would look neater, I think.
    Keep making the vlogs. You cover things that other vlogs do not.
    Jeff

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому

      🤣😂 I wouldn't know a back slice from a half hitch even if you whipped me round the head with one

  • @robton007
    @robton007 4 роки тому +2

    Loved the title....tickled me,I will admit UA-cam as been a massive knowledge base to me for DIY

  • @WeirontheMove
    @WeirontheMove 4 роки тому

    You could sell those fender hooks. We'd buy some. Genuinely, that was one of the most informative vlogs I've seen on any of the narrowboat themes. I'm going to have a crack at making them fenders. Happy New Year to you both and happy cruising

  • @lesleytagovailoa2256
    @lesleytagovailoa2256 3 роки тому +1

    Bl-dy brilliant Mark, throughly enjoyed your video, that could be a nice little earner….👍🏻

  • @fabiobear3089
    @fabiobear3089 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent, well done I will have to try 👍👍

  • @carlton1986
    @carlton1986 2 роки тому

    Great video thanks. I'm in Australia but originally from Suffolk. Your accent sounds like a Suffolk chap?
    I watched 1st as I'm looking at doing fenders for our boat( disappointed they don't have narrow boats here) was my dream to live like you in the UK. I shall make these.
    Love the hook! Cheers from the tropics 🏝️

  • @FRIGHTLINERDELUX
    @FRIGHTLINERDELUX 4 роки тому +1

    Job well done mate!

  • @captainfruitbatify
    @captainfruitbatify 4 роки тому +4

    I live in NZ, don't have a boat and know nothing about ropes and fenders. And yet I want to have a go at this for some reason. Great job.

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому +1

      its infectious

    • @UglyFireMedic
      @UglyFireMedic 4 роки тому

      I live in Michigan, US on Lake Michigan and I’m wondering if those could be sold to boaters here...

  • @wakaafloat3487
    @wakaafloat3487 3 роки тому +1

    Well I've looked at a lot of tube video's on making the side fender, and I have to say that yours is the one to follow, I just had that light bulb moment. Thank for making it look so easy.

  • @chelle5812
    @chelle5812 2 роки тому +1

    What a fab little invention you have made Mark, get selling them for more beer money. Fab idea!

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  2 роки тому

      This is just a age old skill that I have learned from watching others

  • @keithm6132
    @keithm6132 4 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant, i can see myself havin a go at that 👌👍

  • @garyevans8116
    @garyevans8116 3 роки тому +1

    Great job mate you should make them for sale

  • @annhay4572
    @annhay4572 Рік тому

    Wish I'd known this when I was a boater! Super duper! And no, you are not an imbecile and stop calling yourself that. :-) You are really clever!

  • @lsimmons4767
    @lsimmons4767 4 роки тому +12

    Just like myself a metric imperial messed up person 😂 Think you're the first vlogger I've seen do this. Very interesting.

  • @andremathys3915
    @andremathys3915 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video

  • @lynettecoates4272
    @lynettecoates4272 3 роки тому +1

    Love this video!! Watched this with hubby who is now eager to give this a go!!! Not bought a boat yet..... have plenty of time to practice this!!! These are not cheap tp buy so a cracking idea!!

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +1

      Its quite easy, that was my first time and its so rewarding👍

  • @buzzysboaty
    @buzzysboaty 2 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed this Mark. I think I shall try it myself so fingers crossed they come out as good as yours : ).

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 3 роки тому +1

    It's surprisingly physical--I can see it takes strength as well as ability. Beautifully done. I love the traditional style fenders.

  • @stevehoare6378
    @stevehoare6378 4 роки тому

    Well done.. 🍷🍷

  • @Boating_David
    @Boating_David 4 роки тому +14

    Love the adjustable fender hook!! 😍

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому

      Thanks👍

    • @aleroxit
      @aleroxit 4 роки тому +2

      I'm going to make some of those fenders up and hang them on my car out in the lot 👍

  • @christaylor8795
    @christaylor8795 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent job on making the fenders and your wooden fender hooks absolutely bang on what a simple ,but great idea I bet lots of people would buy those!

  • @robertgilhooley6926
    @robertgilhooley6926 4 роки тому

    " Not Just A Pretty Face Then . " Great Job 👍😉

  • @jamesnelick8574
    @jamesnelick8574 4 роки тому +1

    Nice bit of marlin spike seamanship! Carry on Y'all!

  • @debbiecopening3407
    @debbiecopening3407 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting and not only do you have a useful item at the end; you also got a workout!! The process is very similar to crochet. What a excellent idea for an “adjustable” fender hook👍🏻

  • @suee6835
    @suee6835 4 роки тому +1

    That's a good start to the New Year...Get Knotted...You did do well.🍷🍷

  • @andydalrymple6844
    @andydalrymple6844 4 роки тому +1

    A marvelous isolation activity! Thanks Mark.

  • @JCDiamond
    @JCDiamond 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant idea for the fender hook!!

  • @davek8919
    @davek8919 4 роки тому

    Very nicely done!

  • @toerag93able
    @toerag93able 4 роки тому +1

    You guys should make all these things to sell. 💚💜

  • @sylviabutler4809
    @sylviabutler4809 4 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed seeing you 'getting knotted' and what an ingenious idea for the fender hook. I actually said, 'well done' at the end...so never put yourself down mate. You are a good learner and patient and teach well ...there isn't that better self talk :)

  • @dennisgallup4510
    @dennisgallup4510 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. You have done one of the best ones for showing how to make a rope fender. Most are abit harder to understand. I have shown it to a few people and they were surprised on how easy it is to make them.

  • @helenbarron47
    @helenbarron47 2 роки тому +1

    Yet another fantastic “how I do” video Mark. I love the way you show all the steps clearly and your fender hook ….. just fabulous. Completed in the best possible way, with chuckles from Debs in the background. Happy days 😀
    Keep all your various videos coming, they are excellent.
    Best wishes Helen x

  • @sabalionfish
    @sabalionfish 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much Mark, this video really helped me with making my own fenders.

  • @waynerosiesharman6073
    @waynerosiesharman6073 4 роки тому +2

    Great video Mark and very instructive! I’ve told the missus to forget knitting and get cracking with some of these! Brilliant! 😀

  • @APRAPR-nq2wn
    @APRAPR-nq2wn 4 роки тому

    fid master you are !

  • @paulwhitehouse3690
    @paulwhitehouse3690 4 роки тому

    very smart

  • @benrandomly2016
    @benrandomly2016 4 роки тому

    Great work. Those fenders turned out nice. Those DIY hooks are brilliant. Everyone is going to be sending in for Mark's Master Fenders and Deluxe Hooks.

  • @royrichards2466
    @royrichards2466 4 роки тому

    That fender hook is a brilliant just a serjestion tie a river of 8 knot in the rope end it won't jam when wet Happy new year to you both

  • @ihbntaj
    @ihbntaj 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Mark, I got the kit but the instructions left me baffled! Your vid was spot on, thanks.

  • @stickflinger
    @stickflinger 4 роки тому

    took me back to my merchant navy days as a deckhand!!! I really enjoyed the vlog!!

  • @Rovinman
    @Rovinman 4 роки тому

    A Brilliant knot Mark !
    I can see you doing the Bow and Stern fenders soon, I look forward to that Video.
    The adjustable Fender Cleat is also very clever, and SHOULD be patented, (as a "do it yourself" cleat).
    Hope you make a fortune !
    More Nautical videos like this one please !

  • @silashouse1054
    @silashouse1054 4 роки тому +1

    I HAVE SAVE THAT ONE FOR SURE, VERY EDUCATIONAL, thanks John in NZ

  • @narrowboatadventures6462
    @narrowboatadventures6462 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely to see the old skills being used and maintained, well done

  • @paulsherwood6010
    @paulsherwood6010 4 роки тому +2

    Nice one....hooks great idea👍

  • @lockodonis
    @lockodonis 4 роки тому

    I was really HOOKED at the end to this video.....:0

  • @dennisbishop3842
    @dennisbishop3842 4 роки тому +1

    Love the fender hook!

  • @garym518
    @garym518 4 роки тому +1

    well done l was given a gift of the Tradeline kit a couple of years ago,and haven't bought a fender since. It's very satisfying using something you have made. Simple idea on the hooks like it

  • @FireStormintheTARDIS
    @FireStormintheTARDIS 3 роки тому +1

    Loved watching that! Absolutely brilliant handy work!

  • @craigworsley-grace422
    @craigworsley-grace422 4 роки тому +2

    Very well done Mark, always entertaining mate. Love the fender hook idea.

  • @jonathandavey69
    @jonathandavey69 4 роки тому +1

    I liked that Mark, well done

  • @MichaelJohn-ub9im
    @MichaelJohn-ub9im 4 роки тому +1

    Making fender hooks,weaving rope fenders ,varnishing🤔,I can see your going to need a “man shed butty “ 🤗....keep it up guys a good tutorial ,Happy New Year

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  4 роки тому +1

      The boss has said no to a butty😩

    • @fromnowon7311
      @fromnowon7311 4 роки тому +1

      You truly need that butty . As we all know , narrowboats DON'T have basements!!!! LOL

  • @Artimus128
    @Artimus128 4 роки тому +1

    Very impressed , I’m ex seaman of years ago , you done well there 👍👍

  • @johnfoster3286
    @johnfoster3286 4 роки тому

    Butchers Hooks are quite useful for hanging things up available from a traditional butchers or on line shop. A very interesting vid especially the fender hook idea.

  • @yonatanbenavraham6598
    @yonatanbenavraham6598 4 роки тому

    Very nice, some marlin spike seamanship.

  • @joycebirrell2866
    @joycebirrell2866 3 роки тому +2

    Binge watching all your vlogs and I love them all. Those how I do it ones are brilliant thank you so much for sharing your experiences. subscribed because I don’t want to miss a single episode. Your both such lovely people thank you x

    • @welldeckdiaries5610
      @welldeckdiaries5610  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Joyce, that reminds me, it’s about time I did another “Not how to, but how I do” video 👍

  • @cliffespin4086
    @cliffespin4086 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this vlog. Just gone back to watch this vlog again. Happy New Year.

  • @lakelady57
    @lakelady57 4 роки тому +1

    Love your How I Do's and you fancy macrame - you have a talent .

  • @stevecalder6082
    @stevecalder6082 4 роки тому +1

    Loving the vlogs, especially these little mot how to how I do bits, well done keep it up

  • @Jack-Wall
    @Jack-Wall 4 роки тому +1

    Learned something new today. Nice work and great explanation. Cheers.

  • @canalboatpics16
    @canalboatpics16 4 роки тому +1

    Loved how you did these,

  • @ericinoregon5726
    @ericinoregon5726 4 роки тому +1

    Greetings from the states. Brilliant Video, you’re very handy!

  • @kathyowens9901
    @kathyowens9901 4 роки тому +1

    That was exceptional!!

  • @benslater9099
    @benslater9099 4 роки тому +1

    Nice work always something to pass the time away and money saving tips 👍

  • @tomtilley3162
    @tomtilley3162 4 роки тому

    love the adjustable fender hook .i love the simplicity of it which is it's effectivness high 5

  • @KiteintheWind111
    @KiteintheWind111 Рік тому

    I do like your idea for the fender hooks but... you could possibly pass a bite through the one hole and then pass the tail through that bite. Still completely adjustable and secure. Plus you can move the fender to different hooks without untying the lanyard. Just pull out the tail from the bite, then pull out the bite.

  • @davidneil1452
    @davidneil1452 4 роки тому

    Love it well done the fenders look the Dogs

  • @UglyFireMedic
    @UglyFireMedic 4 роки тому +1

    Great work! Also, great idea for the “patent pending deluxe fender hook”!

  • @OurDaysOut
    @OurDaysOut 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting and a great result 👌