Hello, I have watched this video tour over and over again. She is stunning. I envy the people who have the honour of taking care of her, by living on her and loving her. The world of Narrowboats as a lifestyle is new to me. My family rented a small peniche in France and lived that experience. I am delighted to become a fan. Lucky lucky you to live on the canals.
What a gorgeous boat! I love the ambiance and layout of this boat. Seems more like a house than the ones that are all open inside. Very cozy and I love all the wood.
WOW. They pulled off a classic looking boat that looks classic and not well gaudy? Not a fan of the bright color boatman cabin look. I know it's period looking but these guys pulled off a beautiful classic looking theme. Very nicely done. Really like the offset engine room and the hallway.
It is exquisite! Such care that's gone into the details and obviously much consideration to all the furnishings... Would definitely be a reason for me to move to England!
I absolutely love the look of this,, especially the engine room, don’t have to be a contortionist to work on it and yet it’s enclosed. Absolutely beautiful
I don't know a thing about boats. With that said, does it matter that all the heavy things are on the port side of the boat? Does it make the boat lopsided or hard to handle? Thank you for your help.
Wow, what an amazing boat! I have to say it’s not really to my taste, or pocket come to that. But the workmanship is on point. It has the feel of an old fashioned gentleman’s club, or dare I say, an upmarket barbers shop 😂
It’s easy to overuse the descriptor "stunning", but I must say that the word certainly applies to this boat. It may well be the most unique narrowboat I’ve seen presented here. It seems like the washer/dryer might be difficult to access, but hey - it’s got one, and that’s the main thing. The bottom line: this is a thoroughly beautiful boat, and I’m guessing it will sell quickly. One question that this boat reminded me of (if you have the time to address it): When the engine needs to be removed, for overhaul or replacement, how on earth is it done without tearing up the boat? Anyway, it’s a remarkably lovely boat, indeed.
Agreed. The furnishings and fittings are amazing. Despite all the naysayers these days who would disagree with me, you can't look at that style and say Britain has no history or culture of its own. Old country manor type. It really is beautiful. As for the engine, I'd imagine the only way is to strip it and take it out in pieces. Cylinder head cover, cylinder head, engine block, bottom end etc etc... Clean and fix and/or replace any parts and then reverse the entire process to get the engine back in. A good weekend worth of work at a steady pace with plenty of brews if you're not shy with a ratchet and wrench. Hell, if I was lucky enough to own it, I'd strip it down and rebuild it every month just for the pleasure of doing so. Those old engines, as simple as they are generally tend to be a lot more civilised to work on than their modern counterparts. Solid too.
Stunning indeed. I imagine all engine overhaul is done in situ. There's plenty of space around it, though not as much as the classic engine room layout (which has no separate corridor) For replacement it looks like the side hatch is large enough 0:20 to crane lift the engine out - with some dismantling.
A gorgous narrow boat, I am excited about getting my first narrowboat, I am going to constantly cruise around the Bristol Bath canals or alternatively get a mooring, the thing is I want to get a narrowboat that is about 50ft long but I can only afford up to £15,000 or at the most 20K, hopefully my ideal narrowboat will find me !!!
It's kind of gothic, I think Peter Cushing used to live on this boat, I like it, but couldn't live on that it's too dark, ornate and probably haunted as well :)
I never thought I'd ever comment here. I watch just for fun, have been for ages. That boat was absoflaminglutely great. let us know how long it takes to sell !!!
Being from the USA I am fascinated by these works of art. This is by far the finest example I’ve seen after years of touring these boats online. I have a question: Is it just me? Or does that boat SIT VERY LOW IN THE WATER. I see others with a few feet of boat off the water from the pilots station, the floor of the pilots station is only 8-10” off the water. Why?? Thanks 🇺🇸
I agree, I thought the same in fact I thought it appeared lower at the back, Ok I don't know bow or stern but anyway I was thinking, Is that because of all the oak used in the parquet flooring, the built in furniture like the dressers the bed and the panelling throughout as well as the range in the galley and those purpose built brass radiators plus the rest of the beautiful characteristics have an effect on how low the boat sits? I was also thinking about the effect if any on the amount of fuel this would use compared to the more modern looking boats, this isn't the first one I've seen low in the water but I can't remember now how it was decorated inside to compare. Maybe somebody can help us? I will have a look for some answers also. X
The hull is built by Orion - patterned on a BCN tunnel tug. They all sit like in the water like that. ua-cam.com/video/8bZLtjPhY_Q/v-deo.html or ua-cam.com/video/dkNQ6u_0i6I/v-deo.html
stunning aside from the range. I couldnt do a solid fuel range though being at the back a diesel fired one could do all the same work easily and I love the look if them
🤞Would anybody who knows the answer be kind enough to share it with me? Is it possible to navigate a narrow boat from Liverpool to London, what route would you take? and finally What would be the approx mileage, length of time taken? Thank you to those who answered. X 🙅
Love the woodwork, but the dark tone of it makes the interior too dim and claustrophobic. The paneling color of the walls and ceiling needs to be several shades lighter - a costly proposition if it’s to be done right.
It has so many hidden treasures!! I'm amazed! Never in my life have I instantly fallen in love with a boat before!! I know why she's called Oak! The craftsmanship 🤯 I don't want to be offensive, but I'd imagine a gypsy living on this ages ago. (Please don't be offended) I mean it as a compliment!! Truly! 🥰👀💯
nice boat but i wouldn't be able to buy one in this style as i would be so scared of taking her out and go cruising all summer because of the gear changing mechanism's, also if i was to win the lottery i would design my own boat which would incorporate both stern & bow thruster for easy mooring whether in a marina or out on the cut
Some of these boats can rival close to some of these huge 40 to 50 million $$ yachts. In some cases of these boats I've seen on here I would rather have one of these than a high $$ yacht
I’m not a fan of all the dark wood it makes the inside look terribly small and dark. I prefer the boats that have been painted ivory colored to make the place look bright and cheery. I guess this boat would be perfect for an older couple
I've come back to watch this video for the -third- fourth time. Absolutely love the craftsmanship of the interior.
Incredible....You'd expect to meet Holmes and Watson sitting in that saloon!
Thats the best Trad ive seen yet..How could you let her go?
Absolutely stunning....
Beautiful work of art. I've never seen one like that. Absolutely stunning
Hello, I have watched this video tour over and over again. She is stunning. I envy the people who have the honour of taking care of her, by living on her and loving her. The world of Narrowboats as a lifestyle is new to me. My family rented a small peniche in France and lived that experience. I am delighted to become a fan. Lucky lucky you to live on the canals.
The best boat i have ever seen. I would have it in a minute.
I bet if Fred Dibnah had built a narrow boat it would have looked something like this :-)
Yeah, diesel’s not his speed.
Yes it probably would. Rip Fred. We will never see the likes of him again.
This narrow boat is a work of art and I love the layout, it is perfect and beautiful. I wish she were mine!
What a gorgeous boat! I love the ambiance and layout of this boat. Seems more like a house than the ones that are all open inside. Very cozy and I love all the wood.
Still my favorite! After all these years!❤️
THE BEST I HAVE SEEN YET
Wow! A beautiful boat, all that lovely wood. Real character, rather than the bland modern shiny interiors. Love it.
Beautiful stunning Workmanship
stunning stunning workmanship it will make someone a superb home
WOW. They pulled off a classic looking boat that looks classic and not well gaudy? Not a fan of the bright color boatman cabin look. I know it's period looking but these guys pulled off a beautiful classic looking theme. Very nicely done. Really like the offset engine room and the hallway.
It is exquisite! Such care that's gone into the details and obviously much consideration to all the furnishings...
Would definitely be a reason for me to move to England!
Stunning!
Beautiful details.
Really stunning boat. One of the best I've ever seen!
Beautiful!! 😍
Your right that's one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen
Ridiculously beautiful
£104,000... Gotta' say, it actually looks worth the money. Lovely boat.
I absolutely love the look of this,, especially the engine room, don’t have to be a contortionist to work on it and yet it’s enclosed. Absolutely beautiful
Wow, so opulent... charming!
That is a superb canal boat.
Aboslutely gorgeous
A Stately Home on the water. Lovely 😊
Stunning
I don't know a thing about boats. With that said, does it matter that all the heavy things are on the port side of the boat? Does it make the boat lopsided or hard to handle? Thank you for your help.
stunning!
Wow, what an amazing boat! I have to say it’s not really to my taste, or pocket come to that. But the workmanship is on point. It has the feel of an old fashioned gentleman’s club, or dare I say, an upmarket barbers shop 😂
Made fantastic aircraft Fairchild , any relation ?
I agree great boat but sits low in the water.
Hello is it for an identical that I will switch to navigation, news from the owner?
Does anyone know which cabinet-maker fitted this boat out? It's so beautiful I want to replicate it.
The firm was R Bishop Cabinet makers
What do they mean when they say 'it was blacked' - is that the bottom underwater finish ?
Absolutely gorgeous boat! Wish you had shown us more of the cupboards.
^this is how you recognise a regular viewer
Lmao
What other narrow boats aspire to be and more.
I don’t get the stand up, in the weather helm at the stern.
Wow. What an amazing boat.
My goodness! Thats English AF ! As close to a medieval palace interior as I’ll get I reckon! Sakes alive that thing is sweet!
What does she weight with all that oak and brass.
It’s easy to overuse the descriptor "stunning", but I must say that the word certainly applies to this boat. It may well be the most unique narrowboat I’ve seen presented here. It seems like the washer/dryer might be difficult to access, but hey - it’s got one, and that’s the main thing. The bottom line: this is a thoroughly beautiful boat, and I’m guessing it will sell quickly.
One question that this boat reminded me of (if you have the time to address it): When the engine needs to be removed, for overhaul or replacement, how on earth is it done without tearing up the boat?
Anyway, it’s a remarkably lovely boat, indeed.
Agreed. The furnishings and fittings are amazing. Despite all the naysayers these days who would disagree with me, you can't look at that style and say Britain has no history or culture of its own. Old country manor type. It really is beautiful.
As for the engine, I'd imagine the only way is to strip it and take it out in pieces. Cylinder head cover, cylinder head, engine block, bottom end etc etc... Clean and fix and/or replace any parts and then reverse the entire process to get the engine back in. A good weekend worth of work at a steady pace with plenty of brews if you're not shy with a ratchet and wrench. Hell, if I was lucky enough to own it, I'd strip it down and rebuild it every month just for the pleasure of doing so. Those old engines, as simple as they are generally tend to be a lot more civilised to work on than their modern counterparts. Solid too.
Stunning indeed. I imagine all engine overhaul is done in situ. There's plenty of space around it, though not as much as the classic engine room layout (which has no separate corridor) For replacement it looks like the side hatch is large enough 0:20 to crane lift the engine out - with some dismantling.
A gorgous narrow boat, I am excited about getting my first narrowboat, I am going to constantly cruise around the Bristol Bath canals or alternatively get a mooring, the thing is I want to get a narrowboat that is about 50ft long but I can only afford up to £15,000 or at the most 20K, hopefully my ideal narrowboat will find me !!!
I prefer OAKAPPLE over this one, I dont care for the window shape or layout on this but the quality of finish is second to none.
Oakapple to me looked like an oversized coffin. To much cheap laminate and not enough variation, but everyone is different.
Шикарная ванная комната. Этот старый стиль 70-х. Намного лучше современных душевых, зажатых экономией пространства.
да, согласился, но я предпочитаю прогулку.
It's kind of gothic, I think Peter Cushing used to live on this boat, I like it, but couldn't live on that it's too dark, ornate and probably haunted as well :)
They are all the same , dark wood , what,s with all that ?
Stunning Boat. The absolute best you’ve shown.
How much did she go for? Sadly not listed anymore.
Someone commented £104,000 🙃 well worth every pound 🥰😁
Has this sold ?
Wow, classic
I never thought I'd ever comment here. I watch just for fun, have been for ages. That boat was absoflaminglutely great. let us know how long it takes to sell !!!
Excellent use of tmesis. Not a post I thought I'd ever make on a UA-cam reply !
Being from the USA I am fascinated by these works of art. This is by far the finest example I’ve seen after years of touring these boats online.
I have a question:
Is it just me? Or does that boat SIT VERY LOW IN THE WATER. I see others with a few feet of boat off the water from the pilots station, the floor of the pilots station is only 8-10” off the water. Why??
Thanks 🇺🇸
I agree, I thought the same in fact I thought it appeared lower at the back, Ok I don't know bow or stern but anyway I was thinking, Is that because of all the oak used in the parquet flooring, the built in furniture like the dressers the bed and the panelling throughout as well as the range in the galley and those purpose built brass radiators plus the rest of the beautiful characteristics have an effect on how low the boat sits? I was also thinking about the effect if any on the amount of fuel this would use compared to the more modern looking boats, this isn't the first one I've seen low in the water but I can't remember now how it was decorated inside to compare. Maybe somebody can help us? I will have a look for some answers also. X
The hull is built by Orion - patterned on a BCN tunnel tug. They all sit like in the water like that. ua-cam.com/video/8bZLtjPhY_Q/v-deo.html or ua-cam.com/video/dkNQ6u_0i6I/v-deo.html
I’m gonna buy it and paint it white inside. Brighten it up a bit
Don't joke about that. Too many people ruin good woodwork like that. Heathens!
Mark Gates Totally agree. If that is their boat what does the house look like?
Lol. I was indeed joking as it is lovely. Not for me though. It’d be wasted on me. I can see it’s top quality
And lots of white conti board...
70 s
stunning aside from the range. I couldnt do a solid fuel range though being at the back a diesel fired one could do all the same work easily and I love the look if them
9:16 that speaker with the faux woodgrain spoils it a bit, otherwise, this is utterly stunning.
Stunnng
🤞Would anybody who knows the answer be kind enough to share it with me?
Is it possible to navigate a narrow boat from Liverpool to London, what route would you take? and finally What would be the approx mileage, length of time taken? Thank you to those who answered. X 🙅
River Mersey, through Elsmere Port, Shropshire Union Canal, Grand Union Canal, River Thames - 10 days (ish).
@@kmmining1359 depending on how many pubs and long picnics you indulge in on the way 😊
It's a floating Stately Home!
Love the woodwork, but the dark tone of it makes the interior too dim and claustrophobic. The paneling color of the walls and ceiling needs to be several shades lighter - a costly proposition if it’s to be done right.
ua-cam.com/video/06KAbtRPtBQ/v-deo.html this one is brighter.
The Orient Express on Water
BEAUTIFUL BOAT, BUT!!!I’m not 18 years old any longer.
The laundry access alone would have been a deal breaker.
Nice to look at wouldn’t want to own it.
It has so many hidden treasures!! I'm amazed! Never in my life have I instantly fallen in love with a boat before!! I know why she's called Oak! The craftsmanship 🤯 I don't want to be offensive, but I'd imagine a gypsy living on this ages ago. (Please don't be offended) I mean it as a compliment!! Truly! 🥰👀💯
nice boat but i wouldn't be able to buy one in this style as i would be so scared of taking her out and go cruising all summer because of the gear changing mechanism's, also if i was to win the lottery i would design my own boat which would incorporate both stern & bow thruster for easy mooring whether in a marina or out on the cut
Some of these boats can rival close to some of these huge 40 to 50 million $$ yachts. In some cases of these boats I've seen on here I would rather have one of these than a high $$ yacht
Clearly you have never been on a fifty million dollar yacht this is lovely but not remotly in that league
It's lovely but for me too cloister phobic !
I’m not a fan of all the dark wood it makes the inside look terribly small and dark. I prefer the boats that have been painted ivory colored to make the place look bright and cheery. I guess this boat would be perfect for an older couple
Absolutely gorgeous craftsmanship, but not my taste.
If Queen Victoria had owned a narrowboat.
Truly...no need to open every single cupboard...
Aunque me los regalen No lo quiero con ese motor dentro se ve horrible
I hate it
Stunning