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Widebeam and Wellingtons
Великобритания
Добавлен 5 апр 2021
Welcome to our floating haven of adventure, laughter, and endless exploration! ⚓ Join Hayley, Richard, and our adorable pup, Twiglet, as we embark on exciting journeys aboard our wide beam boat. 🌊
We're here to share the beauty of life on the water, along with the tips and tricks we've picked up along the way. From navigating through picturesque rivers and canals to maintaining our floating home, we'll guide you through the ins and outs of boat life.
Expect breathtaking scenery, cozy cabin vibes, and plenty of outdoor escapades. Follow our channel for a dose of nautical inspiration and a sprinkle of puppy cuteness. 🐾
Whether you're a fellow boater, an adventurer at heart, or just seeking a bit of serenity by the water's edge, you've found the right place. Subscribe now to join us on our wide beam boat adventures! Let's set sail, explore, and share the journey together. ⛵🗺️🌅 #WideBeamLife #BoatExplorers #ScenicAdventures
We're here to share the beauty of life on the water, along with the tips and tricks we've picked up along the way. From navigating through picturesque rivers and canals to maintaining our floating home, we'll guide you through the ins and outs of boat life.
Expect breathtaking scenery, cozy cabin vibes, and plenty of outdoor escapades. Follow our channel for a dose of nautical inspiration and a sprinkle of puppy cuteness. 🐾
Whether you're a fellow boater, an adventurer at heart, or just seeking a bit of serenity by the water's edge, you've found the right place. Subscribe now to join us on our wide beam boat adventures! Let's set sail, explore, and share the journey together. ⛵🗺️🌅 #WideBeamLife #BoatExplorers #ScenicAdventures
Preparing Our Widebeam Boat for River Floods + Winter 2024 | Essential Maintenance Tips | 170
Welcome to our latest video where we show you how we prepare our Widebeam boat for the upcoming river floods and the cold winter of 2024! Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just starting out, these essential maintenance tips will help ensure your vessel is ready to face the challenges of rising waters and chilly weather.
🔧 In This Video, You’ll Learn:
Flood Preparation: How to secure your Wide beam boat against river floods, including checking mooring lines and bilge pumps.
Winterising Your Boat: installing thermal window breaks to keep your boat warm during the cold months.
Log Burner Maintenance: Cleaning and prepping our log burner to ensure cozy and safe nights on the water.
Finishing Tou...
🔧 In This Video, You’ll Learn:
Flood Preparation: How to secure your Wide beam boat against river floods, including checking mooring lines and bilge pumps.
Winterising Your Boat: installing thermal window breaks to keep your boat warm during the cold months.
Log Burner Maintenance: Cleaning and prepping our log burner to ensure cozy and safe nights on the water.
Finishing Tou...
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Upgrading Our Boat's Stern Security + Hayley's DIY Craft Challenge! | 169
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.21 час назад
Join us as we upgrade the stern access security on our boat to keep things safe while moored! From installing new security measures to testing them out, we’ve got some great tips for fellow boat owners. PLUS, as an extra treat, Hayley is back with a fun DIY craft session-because who doesn't love a little creative flair! In this video: Step-by-step guide to upgrading stern security Tips for impr...
How to Fix a Leaky Boat Canopy | Waterproofing Solution That Works? | 168
Просмотров 76714 дней назад
Welcome aboard! As we set off for our cruise today, we wanted to share a little mishap we encountered recently. During the last heavy rain, we discovered that our trusty canopy wasn't as waterproof as we thought! We couldn't let our big drip dampen our spirits, so we went on a mission to find the perfect solution. After some research, we came across a product that's supposed to combat leaks jus...
Exploring Barge World at Shepperton Marina + Tour of a Unique Floating Water Lodge | 167
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.21 день назад
Welcome to this week's episode, where we dive into the fascinating world of barges. We're here at the tranquil Shepperton Marina, perfectly situated for exploring both the upper and lower Thames. Within this picturesque setting lies Barge World, a dedicated and fully serviced area within the marina, exclusively for barges and wide beams. But that's not all. Today, we're also taking you on a uni...
Conquering my FEAR of the PLANK! Boat UPDATES & NEW Tasks | 166
Просмотров 898Месяц назад
Join us in this week's episode as we provide updates on our ongoing boat projects! We've been busy tackling essential boat jobs, finishing some tasks, and diving into new ones that keep our hands full. But the real challenge? Overcoming my fear of walking the plank! Watch how we conquered this nerve-wracking moment and what it means for our future on the water. Whether you're a seasoned sailor ...
Boat Tour! Delta Marine Luxe Motor 21M | 165
Просмотров 23 тыс.Месяц назад
Step aboard this stunning 70ft Delta Marine Luxe Motor Dutch Barge, where traditional charm meets modern luxury. Meticulously crafted, this barge offers an exceptional lifestyle on the water. Packed with impressive features, including a powerful Vetus 8KW generator and 8 lithium batteries, she's designed to keep you powered up no matter where your journey takes you. Whether you're searching for...
Surviving a Spider Invasion on Our Wide Beam Boat | 164
Просмотров 971Месяц назад
Hey everyone, welcome back! We've got a bit of a creepy-crawly story for you today. Our wide beam boat was recently invaded by an army of spiders! 🕷️ It’s been a wild ride, but we’ve tackled it head-on, and we're here to share how we survived the spider invasion. If you're ready for some spine-tingling boat life tales, stick around! #SpiderInvasion #BoatLife #creepycrawlies Spider Repellent Spr...
Answering YOUR Most Recent Wide Beam Questions! | Subscriber Q&A | 163
Просмотров 791Месяц назад
In this video, we’re cruising to Cookham and answering YOUR most recent questions! From behind-the-scenes insights to our favourite moments, we’re diving into everything you’ve been curious about. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or new to the channel, this Q&A has something for everyone. So grab a seat and join us for a fun, relaxed chat as we navigate the waterways and connect with all of...
Lock and Queue The Longest Wait We've Ever Seen! | WideBeam Boat Life | 162
Просмотров 1 тыс.Месяц назад
Join us on a memorable cruise to Windsor as we reflect on the precious memories of our beloved Bailey boy. This journey takes us back to our early days of cruising, where every voyage was filled with excitement and discovery. We get an up-close look at the famous duck tour boat and encounter the longest queue for a lock we've ever seen! It's a day of reflection, adventure, and appreciation for ...
Trad Boat Festival and Journey's End | WideBeam Boat Life | 161
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
Join us on our latest adventure as we leave Henley-on-Thames and journey beyond! In this video, we kick off our journey with a two-night stay in Henley, where we had the pleasure of meeting some of our amazing subscribers, including Duncan and Sophie from ‘Dunna Runner.’ As we set off, we cruised past the iconic Thames Traditional Boat Festival, a spectacular event that celebrates the history a...
Swan Upping on the Way to Henley | WideBeam Boat Life | 160
Просмотров 8852 месяца назад
After initially once again getting grounded at Pangbourne, we stumble upon the fascinating tradition of Swan Upping on the River Thames, as we're making our way to the picturesque town of Henley. This centuries-old ceremony, held annually, involves the marking and counting of swans by the Queen's Swan Marker and his team. Discover the history, significance, and beauty of this unique event that ...
The Prettiest Lock, Humps, and Campiboats on the Thames! | Widebeam Boat Life | 159
Просмотров 9372 месяца назад
Today we start our adventure at Abingdon, often considered one of the prettiest moorings on the Thames. From here, we’ll cruise through tranquil waters, taking in stunning views and navigating those famous humps that add a touch of fun to our ride. Along the way, we’ll encounter the unique campiboats - floating homes that provide a cozy and adventurous lifestyle right on the river. These quirky...
Back on the Thames Cheeky Gossip and Riverside Adventures | 158
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
🌊 Back on the Thames: Cheeky Gossip and Riverside Adventures! 🌊 Hey everyone! 🎉 We're back on the beautiful River Thames, and this time we've got some juicy gossip and exciting adventures to share with you. From stunning views to cheeky surprises, you won't want to miss a moment of this river journey. In this video, we'll be: 🚤 Cruising down the iconic Thames 📸 Capturing breathtaking scenes 👀 S...
Final Push on the K&A Will We Reach the Thames? | 157
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 месяца назад
Join us for the last leg of our journey on the Kennet & Avon Canal as we make our way toward the iconic River Thames. Will we make it to our final destination? This adventure is filled with beautiful scenery, unexpected challenges, and the excitement of reaching a major milestone. Don't miss out on this thrilling conclusion to our canal journey! 📍 Starting Point: The Cunning Man 🎯 Destination: ...
Navigating the Unexpected Our Challenging Journey to the Thames | 156
Просмотров 9813 месяца назад
Join us as we finally head towards the Thames on what we thought would be a well-prepared trip. Instead, we encountered torrential rain, overgrown navigation, and trees blocking our route. Experience the unpredictable and exciting realities of boat life with us in this adventure-packed journey. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more boating escapades! #BoatLife #ThamesJourney #ad...
Luxury Boat Tour Step Inside 'Somewhere Else' by Archer Smith Marine | 155
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Luxury Boat Tour Step Inside 'Somewhere Else' by Archer Smith Marine | 155
Easy Privacy Solar Film Installation on our Wide Beam Boat | 154
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Easy Privacy Solar Film Installation on our Wide Beam Boat | 154
Crick Boat Show 2024 | Exploring the UK's Largest Inland Waterways Festival | 153
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Crick Boat Show 2024 | Exploring the UK's Largest Inland Waterways Festival | 153
Exclusive Tour: Best Wide Beam Winner at Crick 2024: Ultimate Luxury on Water! | 152
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Exclusive Tour: Best Wide Beam Winner at Crick 2024: Ultimate Luxury on Water! | 152
Wide Beam WOES Our Water's Gone BAD! | 151
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Wide Beam WOES Our Water's Gone BAD! | 151
Exploring the Past | A Breathtaking Barge Tour Through History | 150
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Exploring the Past | A Breathtaking Barge Tour Through History | 150
How He KILLED IT Unleashing the DO's and Don'ts! | Boat Life | 149
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How He KILLED IT Unleashing the DO's and Don'ts! | Boat Life | 149
The MISTAKES We've Made as we ATTEMPT to FIX them! | Boat Life | 148
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The MISTAKES We've Made as we ATTEMPT to FIX them! | Boat Life | 148
BEWARE! This Could Happen to YOU! | Problems on a WIDE BEAM BOAT | 147
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BEWARE! This Could Happen to YOU! | Problems on a WIDE BEAM BOAT | 147
Back DOWN the HOLE! More Jobs on our Wide Beam Canal Boat | 146
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Back DOWN the HOLE! More Jobs on our Wide Beam Canal Boat | 146
How to SERVICE Your Wide Beam Boat, Tips and Tricks | 145
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How to SERVICE Your Wide Beam Boat, Tips and Tricks | 145
The Basingstoke Canal The Hidden Gem You Need to Explore! | 144
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The Basingstoke Canal The Hidden Gem You Need to Explore! | 144
How New LICENCE FEES Impact NARROWBOAT Owners Explained | 143
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How New LICENCE FEES Impact NARROWBOAT Owners Explained | 143
Winging it at The RYA Boat Show 2024 | Boat Life | 142
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Winging it at The RYA Boat Show 2024 | Boat Life | 142
Boat Tour! Delta Marine Replica Dutch Barge Luxemotor 57 | 141
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Boat Tour! Delta Marine Replica Dutch Barge Luxemotor 57 | 141
Great video guys! I hope you have enough wine! We’re just upstream from you! Please share the link for your window insulation…..we’ve had bad luck with ours! Duncan and Sophie on Dunarunna
Yeuk!!
Indeed 🤣
Are you permanently moored? Soo obviously being a wide beam, you can't be continuous cruisers...
Why can't you be continuous cruisers on a wide beam?
Definitely time to book into a marina.. preferably on a canal not a river!!!.❤️🇬🇧
Unfortunately we can’t move now, so will have to rough ride it out 😳🤣
@@WidebeamandWellingtons stay safe!!.
Proper Planning & Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance - good luck on the mighty Thames - may your lines holdfast and your fenders do their job (and don’t fall in getting on and off!!!!!) And if your water runs out drink beer……cheers from downunder.
Aww thank you Graham! Holding up so far and beer on standby lol 😂
You’re my favorite canal podcast! Your nose diamond needs to go bye-bye. It looks like a pimple on my 65HDtv. Very unbecoming of a senior lady. It takes away from your charm. 😂😁
Aww thank you ☺️ maybe you need a smaller TV lol 🤣🤣🤣
Have you guys moved to a different mooring spot?
Hi Jill, we’re still at Maidenhead, not going anywhere anytime soon 🤪
Hello you 3 🙂 Question - when you talk about the river’s flow being 160 then down to 140, what unit of measurement is that please? Thanks keep warm and take care. Secret Squirrel 🐿️ (My cameo at 9:31)
Yes your cameo 🤣 the unit is metres cubed per second, we estimate around 4/5 miles an hour can’t keep up at walking speed! 🙈
I was walking that stretch today. The flow was much stronger than usual.
It is a strong flow and has increased today too 🙈
The Thames in winter is a definite no no for me. Our widebeam was bashed from pillar to post last winter on our base mooring which was quite scary and felt unsafe. Couldn't wait to get off it but stuck on reds until May this year. Now thankfully safely tucked up on the GU. Be careful please and take great care.
Aww thank you, we feel pretty safe but can never be too careful looks like the red boards are going to be a very long stretch this year! 🙈
Beeeeep that for a game of buy a boat they said it’ll be fun they said 😂 stay on a river mooring over winter. Nah 😂 diesel’s not too bad I have 4 Jerry cans that’s for the rads. but I’d dread maintaining water onboard. Power? Plugged in? Engine or generator? Run Forest run. Marina life for me. Going to be interesting keep the cameras rolling.
🤣🤣🤣 can’t say anymore than that, well it will definitely be interesting 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for the tips 👍🏼Enjoying your vlogs! I notice though that your thermal breaks don’t seem to be there - are you not using them now or did you fit them on a later video? 🤔
Aww thank you ☺️ If we’re honest we never did get round to making them all! However we wouldn’t need them in the Summer and funny enough we’re finally making the rest this weekend 😁👍🏻
There is a Hummingbird size drone that will guard your property 24 hrs without recharging. Calls your phone with live video. You can take complete control to direct or call police automatically. It’s practically weather proof against rain/snow storms. Hail is its only harmful environment. Program 2nd drone to follow you from boat to store. Will wait for you to come out of store. Send it back to RV/boat at anytime up to 5 miles. Love my little birds. Not cheap but in USA tax deductible 🤗😎🇨🇦. Love you Brits. Can’t be hack! So far.
Oh wow that sounds pretty cool! Do you ever feel like you’re being watched lol 😂
Hi guys we love your channel and in 5 years we plan to retire and travel the uk and Europe on an electric wide beam boat, can you make another video about subscribers questions and let us know how easy or hard it would be to navigate britains canals in a wide beam boat, from what we have read the north is better. Thanks from Anita and Andy
Hi Anita and Andy, so glad you like the channel 😁 I’m sure we can pop that in somewhere, stay tuned 😁
Hi, We own the big barge at the Barge world Moorings, Just for your info she is 128 feet long and weight 162 tons .Built in 1962.
Ah wow, thank you for commenting and sharing she is a magnificent vessel, how wonderful to own such a beautiful boat 😁
It's not a project until you go to the hardware store. Until then it's just an item on the to-do list.😜
Haha 🤣 most definitely Jim 😁👍🏻
At the risk of sounding like a know it all...the thieves will just take out the vents and unlatch the door from inside.. better to have a double dead lock that needs a key to open from the inside as well as the out side!!.❤️🇬🇧
Yes that is a good tip but is also a little impractical for us, however we do have further plans in an upcoming vlog 👍🏻😁
Hi Hayley and Richard have you both thought about getting a couple of WiFi CCTV cameras that run off solar panels that you both could monitor the boat from your mobile phones when your not on the boat
Ah well funny enough that is pretty much the plan and a future vlog 👍🏻😁
@@WidebeamandWellingtons I think there have been other people like hidie the pirate has used CCTV on the rum wrench. Putting a CCTV camera up at the front of the boat might also help when you got to go around sharp bends on canals especially if it's a blind bend where visibility is poor so a CCTV system at the front may also be an advantage in that side of things as well as for security
A lovely job on the locks Richard those doors are very well solid and secure now. I noticed that the dog kept hindering you both whilst you were working
We’re pleased with how they turned out 😁 Twiggy loves to ‘help’ 🤣
@@WidebeamandWellingtons she most certainly does Richard 🤣🤣
So why couldn't you relocate the electrical panel around the corner? If it can be done, you'd simply need to fab up a shelf or drawer box with a flange to occupy the present location of the existing panel. With careful measurement, it could easily be shop-built and then inserted into place once on board. Below the new handrail would make an ideal shoe cubby...or wellingtons if you prefer ;-)
Oh yes we definitely could just a shame the boat builders never thought of it! 😁
great vlog thanks lee
Most welcome glad you enjoyed it 😁
Do you not surprised to put something in your water .
Sorry not sure what your question is? 🤔
Thank you for your help
Most welcome 🤗
Hi guys. What’s the radio for please? Is this a requirement?
Hi these are just so we can communicate with each other when we’re opposite ends of the boat, so not a requirement just for ease 😁
Hi Thank you for all your great video's, I am thinking of retiring onto a widebeam. As I live in Thailand at the moment it is not easy to get info, 1 Is it possable to get an all electric one or maybe a good hybred.? 2 is there a boat builder that builds them for the Norfolf broads has to be steel not plastic.? 3 I am single so would i be able to handle a widebeam a-loan single handed ? Many Thanks
Hi thank you so much for watching 😁 You can get electric wide beams but we’d probably go with a hybrid as then you know you will have power. The broads maximum length is 45ft if you want to be able to fully navigate so you would have to consider that. The broads authority website has all the information. We would always recommend talking to the bespoke boat company as they will build you what you want: bespokeboatcompany.com/ And yes you can handle them single handed would just need practise and planning. Hope that helps 😁
Thanks for the tip on this product but yes Richard the spray on would have been much easier!! Isn’t it great to have had some sunny weather for a couple of days. We’re in Warwickshire meeting with our builder - very exciting time (and expensive!!) Cheers Swanny
Haha 🤣 yep the spray definitely would have been! It’s always lovely to see the sunshine ☀️ not so nice today here though. Exciting times ahead for you 😁
If it doesn't work stoping the leaks on the " down hanging things" try rubbing a candle into the stitches..it might melt during the height of summer but it's easy to repeat the action as needed!!.❤️🇬🇧
Oh thanks for this 👍🏻 it seems to have worked so far but will definitely consider the candle trick if it returns 😁
Thanks for sharing your adventures. Fingers crossed for the waterproofing. It’s 23°c here in Sydney today (Sunday October 6). I’m glad you’re having some nice autumn sunshine while we’re having lovely springtime weather. 😂 Hugs for Twiglet (and for you too 🙂). Take care, Eve 🙂🐿🌈❤️
Aww thanks Eve 🥰 would love some of that Sydney spring sunshine ☀️ it’s starting to get colder and wetter here now, sending our best across the waters xx 😁
Please get rid of your pierce nose😤 your not a teenager’ your retired. You look gross!!!! No more thumbs up. Unsubscribe also! So Shallow personality! Take your proper place in society 😂. What a moron 🤪
good see you goty vlog out cranking it on the cut thanks lee
Aww thanks Lee yep still managing to keep filming at the moment 😊
Battery powered leaf blower...just saying!!.🤔
Funny enough it’s on Richard’s Christmas list! 🤣
What a lovely and cleverly designed boat.
She’s great isn’t she 😁
I hope you can get a tour of that ship!
Would be amazing 🤩
Ooh, Barge world looks veryyyyyyyyy nice.
It’s cool isn’t it 😁
Wow very interesting. Very nice too.
Pretty cool isn’t it 😁
Vivre barge world I suspect 😂
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great vlog cranking it on the cut thanks lee
Thank you ☺️
Those house boats are not something unusual as they can be seen on the Norfolk broads
Yes they’re so cool 😁
Maybe you would do a Christmas season cruise to see all the decorations and lights. Thanks!
Would love to river conditions permitting. We haven’t been able to move that time of year since December 2021! 😳🤪
@@WidebeamandWellingtons We will hope ! Don't forget to get some time off for you , Richard and Twiglet to do family things and enjoy the most festive and special of seasons.
Keep the faith. How much of the Thames are you able to navigate? Are you able to go to London or do you have various restrictions. Pat for the pup !
Aww thank you ☺️ we can actually navigate all of the Thames from central London to Lechlade 😁
Just love all these tips. I like spiders but it can get too much on the boat so this is a must for me 👍👍😀❤️
Aww thank you glad you found it useful 😁🥰
My hopes are fromsalty water days, they would be £100 m8n, the anchor chain and anchorplait were about £400, again from salty water days.
Definitely not a cheap game boating 😊
I got a good tr9lley from Amazon, it was not cheap, but it takes coal and logs, I use supermarket delivery if far from shops
Definitely a good idea 👍🏻