Everything is BREAKING | Stuck on the Erewash Canal - 37
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Episode 37 - Everything is breaking
We return to a fairly mundane week aboard Gregory's Girl, including shopping, relaxing at the weekend, and having friends and family over to visit. As we tentatively creep into spring, we find several things on the boat that have given out after the wear and tear of winter, but console ourselves with a hefty stack of pancakes! 🥞🍁
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The American ones from scratch is the best. Love seeing you both from California USA
Feeling "normal" that others tidy up their house for guest visits! 😇 Happy for your power plan - heading into summer seasonal sunshine. Cheers!
Haha glad its not just me! You have to roll with the sudden burst of motivation 😉 thanks for watching!!
My favorite tea! I put in a big order every 6 months to get it shipped to the USA. I do love a classic Yorkshire too though
Hi Amy and Wes. Firstly it’s always great to catch up with friends. Great that you had a lovely day out. I definitely prefer the crepe style pancake to fluffy ones. Lemon and sugar is my favourite topping. Sorry that things keep breaking, but unfortunately that seems to happen whether you are on a boat or on land 😄. Interesting that you’re planning on updating your charging system. That should give you some peace of mind as to your battery situation and what you can run. Hope Rufus got his teeth sorted. Have a great weekend.Take care. Nick
Yes we love seeing friends! It can be quite rare sometimes out on the canals, so we've been making the most of it! A fellow crepe fan too, ey! That's more Amy's camp I think! Lemon and sugar is a classic! 😋 Yep, everything breaks all at once regardless of where you live! 😅 Upgrading the batteries should be a real game-changer, although struggling for 10 months has definitely taught us a lot too! We'll give Rufus a lil kiss from you! 💕 Thanks for watching as always Nick! x
Amy Wes ,great blog very interesting just love your rabbit dose he eat anything but in front of him ,the leaking windo need cleaning at the joints then use a good sealer best getting it from a crazier they are bound to have the right stuff ,it’s the trouble with old windows but you will get there,just been looking at your friends music very good dose he come from Peterborough? Not fair from me we have a river run through the middle of our town it’s the old nene on the middle level,well guys take care keep yourself safe enjoy life ,john 👀🙏🌹👍👌🥰💕😍🇬🇧🇬🇧💪💪🥃🥃
Thanks John! 💕 That's a good idea, I think we'll have to do that to the window. I think we got unlucky with the angle of the rain that night but it shows it needs fixing at some point.
Yes! Our musician friend is from near Peterborough! It's near where Wes grew up too. Thanks for watching as always! 🥰
Poor Rufus wanted to join in the pancake eating. At least he got a smidge. I think the best pancakes are thin, not thick and doughy.
Your leaky window might need resealing with rubber. Think it's great you get to meet up with friends. I do love your 🤪craziness, makes me laugh. ❤
Haha yes! He enjoys a bit of pancake, but finds it a bit tricky to chew 😅 Ah, so you're more of a crepe fan? They're definitely less stodgy than the thick ones. Resealing the window with rubber is a good idea, we'll look into it! Thank you for watching as always! 💕
i like american style pancakes :) and scotch pancakes too~
All types of pancakes 🥞 😋
Re: the fire!!! This happens always to me here in my house. I’ll try and try and my husband comes in and it starts right away!🤦♀️ Rufus is adorable as is Dupes. I love that you include your critters!
At least we can find things in cupboards when looking for them 😂 it can be right in front of Wes and he will say he cant see it
Aw thank you 🐰🐶♥
Love watching your vlogs as you show the good and bad. Take care happy cruising!!
Thank you so much! That’s deffo our aim 😊 have a great weekend x
That piece of artwork on the wood you glued on the hatch was really funky,pity you covered it up 🤩 Hope this Siberian blast isn’t giving you too hard a time !
Maybe we should’ve kept it like that 😂
& it’s alright, just chilly and we are being stubborn and not buying anymore coal 😂
Aw bless you so sorry you’ve had a bad week with everything going wrong. Love the vlog as always. Hope next week is better.
Thank you for watching and for all your lovely comments each week ❤️ have a great weekend xx
Poor Rufus. Our Rescue Rosie had to have some teeth out too back in the day. She always had problems with her teeth, by the time we lost her when she was 15, she'd had a couple of vet visits for teeth out. I used to have to brush her teeth with ham flavour toothpaste lol she actually quite liked the stuff, but not me brushing them. But it's amazing how quick they get over having teeth out. They seem to heal really quickly!
Oh no! Poor Rosie! Rufus is still very fussy with the toothbrushing routine but we'll have to practise. That's really reassuring to know though, thank you! Rosie sounds like she had the best home 💕
@@BoatTime Honestly, I adored her. It broke my heart when she got sick & we had to have her pts in 2015. I still miss her hugely.
I knew I could never get another dog, I would always have been comparing the new dog to Rosie & I knew that wouldn't be fair. So we ended up adopting triplet brother black cats a few months later from the rescue.
But glad to see Rufus did ok at the vets on your latest video. Hope you've got good weather where you are today too x
Hacksaw the fat bit off a fork handle and put in cordless power drill to make electric whisk. Or try and modify your whisk to fit in the drill. Happy days, love you guys. Capt. Dave x
Haha love the hack! might have to try it one day! Thanks so much Capt!x
BOAT= Bring Out Another Thousand. Seems to be fairly true for a lot of boat vloggers I watch especially more so with sailing boats. :O)
Sure is the case we have found too! The list never ends 😂 We would love the sailboat one day, after watching our friends Chasing Currents and Sailing Indiana! ⛵
The Lithium conversion will indeed be a game changer. It is a ton of of work and a ton of money but the benefits will be incredible. Battery relocation is the main pain as these must come inside the boat so they don’t fall below 0°C as you must not charge Lithium below this temperature. Some of these batteries even have heaters inside them to prevent this issue.
Yeah we've been toying with the idea for some time, but as our electrics have been getting worse we figured it's worth biting the bullet and just going for the full upgrade. We've spoken to the electrician a lot about the battery setup, and we reckon the self-heating ones are the best bet for us 🥳
@@BoatTime If you cant get the batteries in a sensible location inside the boat and keep the cabling runs as short as you can between the alternator, inverter and mains charger to the batteries, then maybe the self heating ones could be your best option. You’d still have your normal lead acid starting battery located in the engine bay and depending on which set up you’re having, this could also be used to keep the alternator from destroying itself when the BMS turns off accepting charge when the batteries are full so the alternator’s output (B+) cable still has a path to a battery. Lithium is brilliant, but installation and set up is vital as it needs a few devices to look after it.
TEAM CREPE!! Oh my god the fire bickering made me laugh. LITERALLY my partner and I 🤣🤣 (except I'm usually the one saving it) - amazing episode as always. I couldn't imagine my Fridays without you both at this point 🥺
Cant beat a good crepe! 🥞😻
😂 you gotta bicker sometimes. Thank you so much, that's so so sweet! We are so grateful for you being here with us 🥰
Another great and fun video guys, thanks!
I cant believe you're finally going lithium. I got mine over a year ago and I love them, but bear in mind the batteries are only part of the overall setup you need.
For example, to really get the most from them, you also want to be able to charge them with some decent current.
You've probably heard that when charging lithiums, alternators give out high levels of current, because unlike lead acids the lithiums will offer no resistance to charging. Its great in one sense, because the lithiums will soak up every amp you give them (so you'll get more out of your solar panels btw)- but it also means there needs to be a way of limiting the alternator output so that it doesnt overheat.
Many marine alternators are rated at say 100 amps, but that is with lead acid batteries, which start to resist the charging as their % state of charge increases. Many narrowboat alternators cant give out their full rated power for more than about 10 minutes without overheating, so you need to work out what your alternator can put out on a continuous basis, and still stay below 110 degrees or so.
For example, when charging my lithiums, my 100 amp alternator had to be limited to putting out 45 amps, otherwise it got too hot.
So you need to find out what your alternator is rated at, and assume at most that it will charge lithiums at about half the rated power.
That can be a big limitation, because now you have these powerful batteries that are so easy to charge, but your alternator can only put out say 50 amps. In summer its not such a big deal because the solar should do most of the battery charging, but in winter you'll be using at least 100 amp hours a day and probably more, so that means your standard 100 amp alternator will be limited down to 50 amps, and at that rate it will take 2 hours of engine running each day to replace the power you've used.
Some people use an alternator controller/regulator to limit their alternator down to a safe level. I think that is the best and most efficient way of doing it. Other people use battery to battery charging setups to control their alternator output, but they can be just as expensive, and are also wasteful of energy. I have a B2B setup, and although its ok, I would recommend the regulator method instead.
If your chap is going down the regulator route, the mastervolt unit is probably the best on the market at the moment.
It may even be that to improve your engine charging during the winter, you may want to upgrade the alternator to a more powerful unit that will safely put out a steady 100-120 amps, and thus get your daily charging done much quicker (saves on engine running time, and thus on diesel costs, plus fewer services are needed each year).
Anyway, I've been working through all these issues over the last year, which is why I wanted to give you a few pointers on the issues I've run into,
There are a few things you need to remember with lithium batteries- dont routinely charge them above 80% full, and dont let them get below 20% on a daily basis.
You can do it occasionally, but if you cycle them between 10% and 95% every day you will shorten their lifespan from at least 10 years down to five or less.
If you would like a chat about it all some time let me know, I'd be happy to talk at you for an hour or so about some of the things to keep an eye on.
PS- I found Ed Shiers of Four Counties Marine absolutely invaluable in getting my system sorted, he is a genuine expert on lithium setups in narrowboats.
Before you punt all your money, I would find out the details of what your installer is proposing, and run it past Ed Shiers. Not so much as a price match thing, but just to see if there might be a better way of doing it, bearing in mind your budget of course, which might be a factor in the system design decisions.
These things cost so much money that you want to be sure you're opting for the right setup that will do a good job for the next 5-10 years.
We are so excited to get on the lithium train! We've really struggled with the power for the last 10 months, and can't wait to have plenty of power at our disposal. We've spoken to the electrician who has given us a bit of a rundown about charging the lithiums. We're going to opt for the batteries that self-regulate their temperature, then have some modifications to the alternator to kick out more amps, but with a similar controller to what you mentioned 🥳
Thank you so much for the heads up, that's super useful and reassuring to know all of this, especially regarding regular discharges below 10% and above 80%. We'll keep that in mind so we can get the most out of them. We'll also keep Ed's name in mind too, always good to know more trustworthy people. Thank you for all the info! 💕💕
The blinds look great . Love your vlogs❤️
Thank you Jan! We are so pleased with them 😍
Get a Chrome Cast!
Plugs into the TV you have now via the HDMI. Has all the normal streaming service apps installed. Plus you can then cast things from your iPhones to it 👍🏻
Oo that's good that you can cast from the phone too! Do they require mains power? Thanks for the suggestion! 💕
I've not well at the mo so I'm binge watching you're videos from the beginning ❤
Aw, hope you feel better soon! 🫂
Great vlog, as always! I use a Firestick plugged into OOWolf cigarette lighter adapter thingy via usb so it doesn’t need any 240v, plugged into 12v tv. Also got a 12v adapter for Alexa.
Still can’t make my mind up which pancakes….just love em all!!!! 😄
Ooh that's a neat solution! Annoyingly our boat only has one 12V outlet and it's in the bedroom! We're hoping to get more over time, but we need our hefty electric upgrade first!
Well that's an excellent answer. Doesn't matter what type of pancake, just as long as it's on the plate in front of me and I can eat it! 🥰😂 Thanks for watching! x
@@BoatTime look up OOWolf cigarette lighter splitter (around£20), I’ve got it on my one-and-only 12v cigarette socket and it runs and charges all sorts of stuff, it’s very handy when u don’t want to switch the inverter on 👍👍
Hi Amy, Wes, Ioved this week's Vlog. I also love the way you two are always so happy together, well maybe except for when Amy tried to close the hatch and it broke. It was brilliant the way Amy lost it, or but for a second only. Your Blinds look just the job and are really nice. Mmmm the pancakes looked so delish. Rufus and Rupey liked them too. Poor Rufus having to see the Vet, Animals know Vets are to be avoided, they just seem to understand the word Vet! Nice trips to Nottingham, been there once only, to the old Odeon before it closed. Your picture frame looked good hanging on a nail, as if it was designed that way. Really sorry that you then had a leaky window. I bet your excited about your new batteries. Would a Amazon Firestick be a good option for your TV viewing. It does have a mains plug, but I cant imagine it would use much power. Wishing the 4 of you have a great week. Take care.
Thank you!! Yeah we do our best to pick each other up when we're struggling! It's not always easy, but that's what teamwork's all about 🥰 We're glad you like the blinds! We're still so happy with them. You can never have too many pancakes either, we'd have them more if they weren't so unhealthy 😅
The pets absolutely know the word 'vet' 😂😂 Poor things. Nottingham was a lovely change of pace. Nice to have a little something different now and then.
We've looked at a few different options for the TV, the other downside to mains power is that we only have 2 sockets there, but it's solvable! Thanks for the idea, and for watching! 💕
Great vlog as usual guys and really looking forward to the electric install!!!! - I think I've only mentioned it about 20 times!!
Have you guys thought about doing a cost of living video on the boat? - I know a lot of living is depending on the person, such as shopping etc, but a breakdown of your monthly/yearly costs would be really interesting (to me at least).
As I've mentioned, I will be changing my way of living (prob in a van) but really interested in the costs of alternative living as a boat would provide so much more room but I would believe the costs would be higher so would be interesting anyway :)
See you in stream!
Haha yes! You've been one of our biggest electric upgrade advocates! We're super excited for it too 🥳
We have considered doing a cost of boat life. We've been tracking some of our expenses for a couple of months now. It might be that we need a version for winter and summer months as the costs are affected quite a lot by the heating and lack of solar! Happy to take on any and all suggestions 🥰 Speak soon! x
Loving the vlogs
Thank you David! 😊
Really enjoying your channel. So upbeat and cheery when I'm feeling low ( at times ) . Rufus is a lovely wee dog . What breed is he ?
Yay! thank you for watching 😊
Rufus is actually quite an uncommon breed, he's a Podenco! From Gran Canaria 🐕
Hey! Big fan of the vlogs, actually based near langley mill getting some joinery done on my boat and wondering who that nice electrician is as I need a similar set up myself!
Keep up the good vlogging
Ah thank you so much! The electrician we've been talking to is called Phil from Pro Electrical. He's super friendly! Stay tuned for more info about the batteries, and thank you for watching!! 💕
@@BoatTime thanks so much for that! Will do!
Just working my way through your playlist from the start after finding your channel last week. I've noticed that you use the trains alot. Have you thought of getting a two together Railcard? Ours saves myself and husband a fortune. We always use our clubcard points towards ours to make it £10 for the year (think that's what it was last time) and you safe 1/3 off the travel. Just looked and If we was to book a return tomorrow for the journey you've done in this video it would cost us £10.70 for the two of us. Just an idea xx
Omg thats such a good tip! thank you so much, we didn't know about the club card thing! thank you! 😍 and welcome! 👋🏻
"Everything is broken!" Sums up thuis episode in Amy's moment of despair.
In the Netherlands we have long pancakes tradition. Not sure if they would fit the crêpes category, but definitely not American style.
You should definitely try "poffertjes" when you get a chance, especially if you manage to avond butter and powder sugar, aware sinners that you are ;-)
My New tablet's text predictor is killing me, because I have not yet managed to switch it off! Hold on...yes, took me a bit more than a minute, and my text is still there (yay!).
Do you know we actually have a pancake boat in Nijmegen? It is highly touristic, but an excellent opportunity to have a party with a group of people. Rest assured, it's not a narrowboat.
Wes, I feel sorry for your Apple dilemma. Will you miss out on something by using a Chromecast hdmi dongle?
Being a young narrowboating couple, do you you follow youtubers Danni and Joe? They also had a battery upgrade wish.
I hope the next physics challenge works out for Amy, too ;-)
All the best and until the next episode!
Yep! There are plenty of days where it just feels like everything is falling apart a bit, especially after winter! 😅 Wow!! I looked up the poffertjes and they look amazing! I wonder if there's a way we can make vegan versions... 😋
A pancake boat sounds amazing! We'll have to keep that in mind in case we ever end up in that area! The only problem with the Chromecast is it still relies on a 240V outlet, which is a bit of a pain! But it's okay we can sort it!
We watch some of Danni & Joe for sure! They're so brave doing up the entire boat! It's very impressive. Thanks again for watching! 💕💕
Has to be crepes for me. Don't get me wrong I do like American style pancake 🥞 but always had crepes on pancake 🥞 day
That’s the same as Amy! She’s team crepe, Wes is team American style fluffy pancakes 😋
@@BoatTime Yeah sorry Wes. don't get me wrong i do like them but i do prefer the thinner crepes
8:05 as a temporary solution I'd seal that with vinyl caulk.
Ooo thank you! Got some of that actually 👍🏻
Sea horse is side ways 😁
Boat looks class 👍
Don’t worry it’s just placeholder haha!
Thank you 😊
You could get a Roku - mine cost £20 or £25 and it's brilliant! I'll be really interested to see your battery set up - my boat is being built (the build date starts in August) and I'm wondering if I should get a lithium set up
You do have to plug the Roku into the mains, but it uses almost no leccy
We will be making a video shortly all about our battery setup so keep an eye out! So far, we can definitely recommend lithium's, they are game changers!! our power problems have almost disappeared with them within the first few weeks. 🔋
Firesticks are always on offers and they just plug into the TV. No electricity used at all plus you can see all your prime stuff.
😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks for watching! 🥰
My tumblehome is more extreme than yours and I have used a small cup hook to keep the blind against the wall at the bottom when its down. This works, but I plan on ‘upgrading’ to magnates.
These rolldown blinds also come with rails fitted for tilted roof windows, but it's maybe not for everyone's taste. They can also be set at any height effortlessly if I remember well.
Ah that's a neat solution! The magnets are working so well for us so far, would highly recommend! 💕
Good point, the magnets only allow for fully open or fully closed - the rails offer a good solution!
Another great vlog. I’d opt for a smart tv. What if you buy the cable and the tv dies?
Good point! Watch this space 👀📺
Why is the seahorse on its side? Surely it should be the other way up?
Don’t worry it’s just placeholder 😂
I use a chromecast on both tv's it's much more user friendly than ug in cables but I am on Android so that likes chromecast well.
We did look into those and they look really good but we are short on sockets etc so went with a smart tv instead 😊
Please tell me you had the bottom of the boat inspected for structural integrity. If the hatch is that bad, cant imagine what the maintenance on the rest of the boat has been.
We got an full survey including the hulk don’t worry and it’s in excellent condition 😊
I enjoy watching you both bur there's something I don't understand. Why don't vegans just come up with their own food instead of having vegan duck, vegan full English etc?. Why would you want what looks like a plate of egg bacon and sausages in front of you if you were against eating it?
Try Dorwest Fragaria for the dogs teeth
Thanks for watching! 😊
The reason we have fake ‘meat’ is quite simple really, we like the taste of meat. Nobody goes vegan because they don’t like the taste of meat, it’s more that this way for us it’s better as no animals have to die 😊
So we can still get the satisfaction of a ‘beef’ burger without the need for animals to be killed.
Thanks for the suggestion 😊
Our household has vegans and vegetarians. We like the taste of meat just don't want anything to have died so we can eat it. The products you describe provide a way of eating foods we like without causing harm to an animal so win/win. If it also encourages a meat eater to have some meat free meals then that's awesome.🙂
Sorry Wes. I usually agree with you but in this case Amy’s nail looked way better than yours. Her’s being bent was even better. Compared to her’s your’s looked like a utility pole. 😂
😂😂👏🏻 thank you Tony
OK video, but for me constant clips of ramming junk food into y
🤷🏻♀️ maybe our channel isn't for you, as we love our food here and not ashamed of it!