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VARIO VAN BUILD - Insulation, Waste Water Tank + Cab Cut Through | OFF GRID TINY HOME

Ben and Emily - 05/04/2025

Hello there!! We are back and have started the van build at last! We start the insulating the walls and floor (this has taken FOREVER!), we install our waste water...

Cromford Canal: The Epic Revival Of Derbyshire's Lost Waterways

Court Above The Cut - 05/04/2025

Extending the Cromford Canal Explore the epic revival of Derbyshire's lost waterways with a journey along the Cromford Canal. Learn about the history of Cromford, the locks, and the scenic...

the simple pleasures of spring • living on a narrowboat

Kris Atomic - 05/04/2025

It's spring... allegedly. The weather hasn’t got the memo and the fire is still lit, but there are SIGNS. We're about to get stuck due to canal closures and we're...

Yelvertoft to Welford: A Springtime Cruise with moorhens & Blossom

Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey - 05/04/2025

Hey everyone, welcome back! This week, we're treating you to a truly magical journey along the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal! ☀️ We're setting off from the charming...

Is This Man Capable? Narrowboat Lead Acid Leisure Battery Upgrade. From 2 to 4. No 212

Narrowboat Natterings - 05/04/2025

There's boat DIY and then there's Lumpy upgrading his batteries! Not sure he should be anywhere near this project! Electrics to him are a dark art, but he's going to...

The True Angels Of A Narrowboat Winter Ep 137

One Day More Aboard - 04/04/2025

As temperatures drop, fuel boats become a vital lifeline for liveaboard narrowboaters. Delivering coal, logs, kindling, gas, and diesel, these hardworking boats help keep the canal community warm and moving...

Our narrowboat journey just took an unexpected turn - 284

Boat Time - 04/04/2025

Our cruising plans have changed... again! While waiting for the Tardebigge lock flight to re-open, we've been trying to complete the Droitwich ring; however another lock closure has forced us...

The Quest for Happiness : Life Aboard a Narrowboat

Narrowboat Life Unlocked - 04/04/2025

Leaving Elton Moss Narrowboats at Kings Lock and heading for some much needed peace and tranquility. We also visit one of Dexter's favourite spots with our new puppy Sebastian. Catching...

Taking On the Longest Straightest Stretch of UK Canal in High Winds! #233

The Mindful Narrowboat - 04/04/2025

The longest straightest stretch of canal awaits us, but the winds are mighty, the machinery that we have to operate is huge and our little floating home has to tackle...

I've bought another boat | BOAT TOUR and Maiden Voyage

The Narrowboat Pirate - 03/04/2025

Come aboard my new (but old) narrowboat for a first look around, followed by its maiden voyage! This boat is quite different from The Rum Wench, and in this video,...

Ep 126 2025 Cruise Adventure Begins: Running Aground on the Peak Forrest Canal! We Had To Be Rescued

Lock on TOMMi - 03/04/2025

Ahoy, boaters! In this exciting episode of Lock On Tommi, we kick off our 2025 cruise adventure! Watch as we fuel up with diesel at the local marina and set...

Inside Look At Britain's Most Ambitious Waterway Restoration!

Court Above The Cut - 02/04/2025

Court Exploring - https://www.youtube.com/@UCYZ7BirHP6uQO65p0iftyLw Take an inside look at Britain's most ambitious waterway restoration project in Staveley town! Learn about the community efforts, canal restoration initiatives, and the beautiful nature...

I hate update videos……

Flow with Mylo - 02/04/2025

Just my over sharing to a camera again… Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻...

Common Sense Required S3 Ep47

Chris Mears - Narrowboat In Slow Time - 02/04/2025

At times on the canals, there is something that is new to you so common sense is required. Here is one of those moments. My merch is on sale. The...

Alone on our narrowboat – Diary of a workaholic

Boat Time - 01/04/2025

Our usual narrowboat adventures are on hold while Amy is away visiting family. My mental health and I have a rocky history with being alone, so to keep myself busy,...

THIS Is Winter On A Narrowboat In Our Favourite Place Ep 136

One Day More Aboard - 31/03/2025

Our dream came true! Waking up to a blanket of snow covering the towpaths and our tiny narrowboat home was breathtaking at our most favourite mooring spot on the whole...

We swap Boat for van. Our first night |Fulltime Narrowboat life#boatlife #narrowboat #canal

Art in the corridor - 30/03/2025

WELCOME TO ART IN THE CORRIDOR (Episode 73) Raffle link below In this weeks episode we finally get to test our new van 'Geoff', we spend our first whole night...

364. Doing lots of bits 'n' bobs on the narrowboat at the weekend.

CruisingTheCut - 30/03/2025

The day before I went on my first cruise on NB Gentian (see the link for that video below), I pottered around the boat doing a variety of odd jobs...

226- Narrowboat Life:Tracing History, Legends, and Laughs!

Our Narrowboat Quest - 30/03/2025

226- From Hartshill to Atherstone: Tracing History, Legends, and Laughs! Welcome to our canal adventures! Join us on Narrowboat Dunworkin as we continuously cruise the Inland Waterways of England and...

Splicing a New Rope for Narrowboat. After Several Attempts! No 211

Narrowboat Natterings - 30/03/2025

Splicing a rope is easy isn't it? Well that's what all the other Youtubers say! Lumpy finds out that things don't really go to plan, particularly with the amount of...

Breaking News! River Drops, We Pass Our Boat Safety Test & Prep for the Season! | 179

Widebeam and Wellingtons - 29/03/2025

After weeks of fluctuating water levels, the River Thames is finally dropping—but what does that mean for boaters like us? In this video, we take you through the impact of...

Exploring Swansea's Lost Canals

Court Above The Cut - 29/03/2025

Swansea's Lost Canal Court Exploring - https://www.youtube.com/@CourtExploring @CourtExploring Buy me a coffee! - https://ko-fi.com/courtabovethecut Please Sponsor me Here for my charity work https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephen-court-1735753636438?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Join this channel to get access to...

The Leicester Line's Most Charming Stop: Yelvertoft

Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey - 29/03/2025

We found a hidden gem on the Leicester Line! 💎 Join us as we explore the charming village of Yelvertoft. It's a must-see! Click to watch our adventure! #LeicesterLine #Yelvertoft...

We Ran Out of Water! Winter On A Narrowboat Gone Wrong Ep 135

One Day More Aboard - 28/03/2025

Living on a narrowboat is full of challenges, but this one caught us off guard. With no water left in our tank, we had to think fast and figure out...

We finally completed the canal that almost stopped us! - 283

Boat Time - 28/03/2025

✨🦷 Thanks to SURI for sponsoring this video. Use our link https://bit.ly/3WNzLjI for 20% off SURI! 🦷✨ We’ve finally done it! We always thought the Droitwich canals were off limits...

Hiding in a Marina | Narrowboat Improvements and Running Free!

Narrowboat Life Unlocked - 28/03/2025

We moor our narrowboat at Aqueduct Marina, re charging our batteries, letting Sebastian run free on his own little patch, take you on a tour of the facilities, make some...

Moving My Narrowboat Home to The Middle of Nowhere #232

The Mindful Narrowboat - 28/03/2025

It isn't always easy to find a mooring spot away from it all, so that you can do some boat DIY and feel like you're not taking over the towpath....

The Great Canal Crisis: Can This Canal Avoid Closure?

Court Above The Cut - 28/03/2025

Can this Canal Avoid Closure? Mon and Brec Canal Explore the Monmouth & Brecon Canal, a heritage waterway facing closure. Learn about the challenges it's facing and how you can...

Back to Boat Life… and Some BIG NEWS!

The Narrowboat Pirate - 27/03/2025

Back on Board! Cruising, Changes & Big Decisions Ahead. After a couple of months in the van, Bonny and I are back on the boat, setting off from the marina...

A Pagan Witch's Guide for Embracing Spring

The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May - 27/03/2025

Spring is here! But will it fix everything? Here are 11 ways I draw from my practise as a pagan witch to embrace everything that spring is trying it teach...

#140 Yet Another Feeling Good - Narrowboat Journey - Oxford Canal - Braunston

Yet Another Canal Adventure - 27/03/2025

Yet Another Feeling Good - Narrowboat Journey - Braunston - Oxford Canal We're just outside Braunston on the Oxford Canal, continuing our narrowboat journey as we loiter around the area...

Ep 125 Trapped on the Peak Forest Canal: Diesel Runs & a Lock-Busting Mission!

Lock on TOMMi - 27/03/2025

Caught in a canal standstill! In this wild episode of Lock On Tommi, we’re stuck on the Peak Forest Canal, battling winter stoppages. We zip back from Whaley Bridge to...

We Have The BEST Narrowboat Neighbours! WINTER On The LLANGOLLEN CANAL Ep 134

One Day More Aboard - 26/03/2025

Winter on the canals might be cold, but the boating community is warmer than ever! As the temperatures drop and the waterways quiet down, boaters come together to share resources,...

225- Narrowboat Life:The Turning Point on the Coventry Canal

Our Narrowboat Quest - 26/03/2025

225- The turning point on the Coventry Canal: From Marston Junction To Hartshill Welcome to our canal adventures! Join us on Narrowboat Dunworkin as we continuously cruise the Inland Waterways...

Restoration News: The Future of Your Favourite Canals

Court Above The Cut - 26/03/2025

Court Exploring - https://www.youtube.com/@CourtExploring Buy me a coffee! - https://ko-fi.com/courtabovethecut Please Sponsor me Here for my charity work https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephen-court-1735753636438?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYByDH3Jbos0kFWrvIlmzYw/join Fund Britains...

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