Winging It! Boating On A Budget
Winging It! Boating On A Budget
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Project Campervan - Our VW T4 has FAILED its MOT
This week Instead of Boating On A Budget on our narrowboat we head for dry land - to our 1993 VW T4 camper van. A few weeks ago it FAILED its MOT - mainly on RUST, so now's the time to start getting it sorted. The rust is mainly around the rear floor pan / inner arches, so to get to it that means stripping out the WHOLE campervan interior.
To get this campervan BACK on the road is going take a LOT of work - including a fair amount of welding, which is NOT something we are familiar with, so once the interior is stripped we need t decide what route to take... do WE learn to weld, or do we PAY someone to do the welding. Being a Tight Yorkshireman I'd rather save some money and have a go at i...
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Видео

Adding a BORDER to our newly painted narrowboat
Просмотров 5 тыс.14 дней назад
It's took a LOT of work but we are nearing the end of our painting project. So we needed to mask up for the border and get it painted. This will be a test to see if our 'painting like a pro' has worked - will the paintwork be nice and smooth and will the masking up leave nice crisp edges, making for a excellent finish? Not seen the video where we attempt the 'laying off' technique for the first...
Can amateur DIYers 'lay off' paint like the pro's?
Просмотров 6 тыс.Месяц назад
'Laying off' is a technique used by professional boat painters to get a smooth mirror like finish to paint work. It's a combination of putting paint on the boat with a roller, and smoothing it off with a brush - done well it really makes the finished paint work look really good. So can us to amateur DIYers master the laying off technique and get our painted "like the pro's would"? We don't have...
Filling, Sanding and Priming our narrowboat to get a professional finish.
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Месяц назад
We continue in our quest for 'professional perfection' as we continue to sand, fill and primer the side of the boat - aiming to get it as smooth and flat as we can. Bearing in mind we aren't professionals, we don't have lots of experience and we are aren't in a heated painting dock - we are doing it canal side! View the first episode of our painting project here - ruclips.net/video/Y7zx2m0qNDE/...
Painting Primer like a PRO?
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
WE continue with our quest to repaint the side of boat and get a finish 'almost as good as a professional'... Which considering we are amateurs, painting the boat canal side is quite a challenge! Non the less in this episode we continue with the process by getting some primer on the boat... View the first episode of our painting project here - ruclips.net/video/Y7zx2m0qNDE/видео.html View the s...
Filling, Sanding and Rust Treating - DIY boat painting. Can we get a professional finish?
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
We continue painting the side of our narrowboat, with the aim of getting it looking as close to a professional finish as possible... In this episode we sand back the first coat of rust treatment, apply filler to some areas needing major work, sand that smooth and then re rust treat the entire boat. It's no Quick task painting a boat - especially when trying to do it while the boats still on the...
Can a D.I.Y. paint job be as good as a professional would do? Painting our narrowboat PROPERLY
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
Is it possible for us - two amateur DIYers - to paint our narrowboat and get a finish that's ALMOST as good as professional would achieve? We know it's a BIG challenge as the pro's paint in heated paint shops, that are dust free and they have all the tools and equipment they need - not to mention YEARS of training and experience! However we are setting ourselves the challenge of painting the si...
A day of DIY on our Narrowboat, fitting shelves and painting doors that cost us NOTHING
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 месяца назад
Sometimes there's BIG jobs need doing on our narrowboat that cost a LOT, and at other times it's the little tweaks that are needed - and when things work out those tweaks can be done for FREE, and The Tight Yorkshireman's FAVORITE price is FREE!. So today we try to brighten up the storage cupboards that are at the stern of the boat - and add some additional shelves for more usable storage space...
It's a Slow pace of life on a narrowboat. 14 miles covered - 7 days taken
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Join us as we leave Middlewich and head to Preston Brook Tunnel. A journey of around 14 miles - but it takes us 7 days. The pace of life on a narrowboat is definitely NOT a fast on. Along the way we encounter our first wide lock of the trip, a aqua duct and 3 tunnels. We pass Anderton boat lift and we also moor up at Bramble Cutting - arguably one of the best moorings available!
Is BOATING ON A BUDGET possible? Let's look at the costs of LIVING ABOARD a narrowboat...
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
One of the most common questions we get asked is... How much does it cost to live on a narrowboat? There is no fixed answer to that question due to SO MANY variables. But in this video we look at what OUR outgoings are - so hopefully you can relate to that and decide if you can afford to go 'Boating On A Budget' as well. view thedry docking video we mention here... ruclips.net/video/d0R1UL5jNfA...
Is Harecastle Tunnel REALLY scary? Join us on a tour through Stoke on Trent
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
With a few days of not doing ANY work on our 'project' narrowboat we decided to enjoy the sights and sounds around the Stoke on Trent area. So we visited the Wedgewood pottery museum, Middleport Pottery, Westport lake and finished off by going through our first proper tunnel - Harecastle tunnel. We stumbled across the 'Oatcake Boat', and seeing as neither of us has ever tried a oatcake it would...
Narrowboat TOUR. Have a look around our floating home.
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Come and join us for a tour of our narrowboat - 'Rose O'Leigh'. She's our floating home that we are travelling around the inland waterways of England in. We've owned her around four months now, and in that time we have done a few bits of DIY in her to make her feel like home - so come aboard to have a look at what she's like inside. View the videos of us moving the log burner here... ruclips.ne...
Painting our narrowboat roof... Whilst discussing our travelling plans
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Let's liven up the dull job of painting our narrowboat roof by discussing our narrowboat adventures - and talking about what we have been doing on the boat. Our roof was VERY rusty and in desperate need of some TLC. That TLC came in the form of a angle grinder, lots of graft and a fair amount of paint... Not seen the video we mention about us getting STUCK in a lock? Watch it here...ruclips.net...
Can we MOVE our LOG BURNER from the BOW to MID SHIPS?
Просмотров 4 тыс.4 месяца назад
When we bought our boat our main issue was the layout... We wanted the bed at the front of the boat and the living area in the middle. To achieve this layout meant we would have to move the log burner - exactly how hard can that be? Well this week we attempt the move, so lets find out just how hard it is to re locate a log burner on a boat. We started last week by cutting holes in the roof and ...
Moving a log burner on a boat - How hard can it be...?
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
To move the log burner from the Bow to Midships sounds a simple task, however this is work on a boat and NOTHING is simple. Lets start by fitting the roof collar (that the flue goes through)... Whilst travelling the inland waterways of England completing DIY jobs on our narrowboat can be tricky at the best of times - with limited tools and no access to the national grid for power tools being tw...
Project Narrowboat? The JOBS that need doing are mounting up!
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 месяца назад
Project Narrowboat? The JOBS that need doing are mounting up!
STUCK in a LOCK - A boaters worst nightmare!
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 месяца назад
STUCK in a LOCK - A boaters worst nightmare!
We've QUIT our jobs... For FULL TIME narrowboat life!
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We've QUIT our jobs... For FULL TIME narrowboat life!
We've SOLD our narrowboat... Are we still Boating On A Budget?
Просмотров 9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We've SOLD our narrowboat... Are we still Boating On A Budget?
We FINALLY fit the CEILING in our Project Narrowboat
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
We FINALLY fit the CEILING in our Project Narrowboat
Netuno V Netuno Pro - Which is the BEST Ebike from Eskute?
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Год назад
Netuno V Netuno Pro - Which is the BEST Ebike from Eskute?
Our narrowboat is LEAKING!
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Our narrowboat is LEAKING!
Eleglide T1 Step Thru Electric Bike Test and Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Eleglide T1 Step Thru Electric Bike Test and Review
Turning TRASH to TREASURE. Making a SHELVING unit with some old timber boards
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.Год назад
Turning TRASH to TREASURE. Making a SHELVING unit with some old timber boards
Best BUDGET folding fat tyre Ebike - The Fiido M1 Pro?
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Best BUDGET folding fat tyre Ebike - The Fiido M1 Pro?
Winter Preparations Begin On Our Liveaboard Narrowboat Home
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Winter Preparations Begin On Our Liveaboard Narrowboat Home
Narrowboat Ceiling.... The rebuild continues - Boating On A Budget
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Narrowboat Ceiling.... The rebuild continues - Boating On A Budget
Bosley Locks / Macclesfield Canal with NO water in it - Ebiking, Camping and Signwriting
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Bosley Locks / Macclesfield Canal with NO water in it - Ebiking, Camping and Signwriting
A narrowboat trip... Beautiful scenery, waterside wildlife, and a unique fishing adventure!
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
A narrowboat trip... Beautiful scenery, waterside wildlife, and a unique fishing adventure!
We start our HOLIDAY by heading up 'The New Junction Canal'
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 года назад
We start our HOLIDAY by heading up 'The New Junction Canal'

Комментарии

  • @dbuckley4639
    @dbuckley4639 2 дня назад

    I see Lyanda Lady is up for sale currently!

  • @rosshannemann7772
    @rosshannemann7772 2 дня назад

    Just campers should have panels

  • @letsbefrank6269
    @letsbefrank6269 2 дня назад

    This van was waiting for you Peter, a project indeed, best of luck.😊

  • @AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq
    @AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq 2 дня назад

    Always wear a mask when grinding especially with bitumin because inhaling the dust causes cancer.

  • @vitilanebike
    @vitilanebike 3 дня назад

    Please check out your emails, Peter .

  • @slakjak869
    @slakjak869 4 дня назад

    Great video mate, thank you!

  • @Patricia-ks8rw
    @Patricia-ks8rw 4 дня назад

    Needs a good clean

  • @ebikehacker
    @ebikehacker 5 дней назад

    Good content as always

  • @user-xw6wj2qh5n
    @user-xw6wj2qh5n 5 дней назад

    Oh dear, tin worm covered by fibre glass is never nice to have to deal with. It looks like something the previous owner knew about - did they tell you before you bought it from them?

  • @JohnSmith-el7zn
    @JohnSmith-el7zn 6 дней назад

    Gold or silver. Your boat look great guys.

  • @rogerturley
    @rogerturley 8 дней назад

    14:14 Previous owner KNEW that it was a bogded job and I'll bet it was never mentioned during the sale. Fiberglass "fix" is so dishonest, especially in the UK environment. 19:05 You can do it yourself. You've proven yourself to be a pretty handy guy. Buy an inexpensive flux-core MIG (get a gas unit if you can afford it) and watch some RUclips. The key is to stack tack welds. Don't try and weld a bead longer than an inch at once. Too much heat is the death of sheet metal welding. Clean it and tighten the gaps and then tack away.

  • @castingshadows282
    @castingshadows282 8 дней назад

    Looks like you both have your hands full with making old look new. I'm all up for you doing it rather then some odd job guy from a shady garage making a rip off job of it. I honestly believe you can do it your self's. And as a bonus your viewers would be right behind you giving you much needed support. The main chassis seems to be OK. So you have a good chance of fixing it and making it good. So come on Peter. get those overalls on and get started. 🖖👍

  • @angelabuxton2143
    @angelabuxton2143 8 дней назад

    Love your new project, can't wait to see how she progresses xx😂😂 love 'me dawn'

  • @jackbamford1787
    @jackbamford1787 8 дней назад

    My 2 favorite people to watch.always interesting, always fun to watch .love tne van love the different projects you do. always keep us entertained.

  • @ProTroll_UK
    @ProTroll_UK 8 дней назад

    Watch these guys now get their hands on a camper van, hilarious….😂

  • @janeconstantine576
    @janeconstantine576 8 дней назад

    Bloody hell! Who converted that van?

  • @catherine3902
    @catherine3902 8 дней назад

    Well, this is different from your narrowboat 😅. Good on you both for deciding to take on this campervan project. You always do a grand job with your projects, so it'll be exciting to see the progress. Best of luck, both of you 👍 xx

  • @cliffhalse1326
    @cliffhalse1326 9 дней назад

    exactly what did it fail on ? not seen anything i'd of failed it on yet [

  • @TairnKA
    @TairnKA 9 дней назад

    I'd call this a MOT, lessons learned to make it better, refit. ;-)

  • @paulwilson5384
    @paulwilson5384 9 дней назад

    ❤ it 😃👍

  • @stevehewson8903
    @stevehewson8903 9 дней назад

    Why not get one of these power-bank companies to send you one of their products, like all the other RUclipsrs do?....

  • @mrclicky6826
    @mrclicky6826 9 дней назад

    Perfect your welding skills. I’d love to follow you on your learning journey and pick up tips and tricks from you. I did a bit of arc and mig welding years ago and it’s something I have always wanted to have another go at. Having watched all your videos I know you wouldn’t cut corners and it would be a proper job. Give it a go I’m positive you can turn your hand to anything

  • @ajw1467
    @ajw1467 9 дней назад

    Glutten for punishment peter not a project boat and a camper project your missing valuable pub time peter!🎉

  • @ruthscott5166
    @ruthscott5166 9 дней назад

    Hello my favorite Yorkshire couple - best of luck with the camper I do hope you can fine the materials at a decent cost and/or someone who can do the work for you.

  • @MarcelEling
    @MarcelEling 9 дней назад

    It looks a nice van

  • @vitilanebike
    @vitilanebike 9 дней назад

    Hello, my friend, please check our email

  • @modularhippo
    @modularhippo 11 дней назад

    Nice work!! If you ever get any grief with sharpness of borders due to bleed of paint then 'Frog Tape' is a ninja masking tape worth checking out:) Keep up the good work:)

  • @vocasoma1550
    @vocasoma1550 12 дней назад

    What tools did you use specifically if you don’t mind writing. I was told to use a scabbler. What did you use?

  • @edwardhoughton2565
    @edwardhoughton2565 14 дней назад

    Xx

  • @Dore60
    @Dore60 14 дней назад

    👌👍

  • @garry9999
    @garry9999 15 дней назад

    You two are stars with yer stripes

  • @barrykemp1397
    @barrykemp1397 15 дней назад

    How about pale primrose or country cream could look good, or, depending on whether the window frames are shiny brass, or silver, how about something to match them? Good luck anyway, B

  • @SailingCartagena
    @SailingCartagena 15 дней назад

    'Painted by a pro?' against all odd, looks like it.

  • @peterclarkson7317
    @peterclarkson7317 15 дней назад

    Good job you two, well done. In the end shot the light just catches the boat so the coach line looks a lighter grey, and matches well with the mute look, so maybe a lighter grey is the way to go.

  • @NarrowboatNatterings
    @NarrowboatNatterings 15 дней назад

    Not bad at all for a pair of grandparents! It’s looking stunning now. I think your suggestion of cream is good. I also think a maroon might look nice.

  • @DEmma1972
    @DEmma1972 15 дней назад

    maybe gold or copper or brass coach lines

  • @studarbyshire3851
    @studarbyshire3851 15 дней назад

    Saw a truck with a similar 2 greys but that was trimmed off with a royal blue set of coachlines. Really stood out well

  • @jimwood3096
    @jimwood3096 15 дней назад

    Stumbled across your channel by chance and been genuinely impressed by your work ethic and the results you've achieved. An example to us all.

  • @timhaines8207
    @timhaines8207 15 дней назад

    Great paint job. I would go for a yellow or beige coachline. Whichever colour you choose I would do the window trims and mushrooms in the same colour to carry it across the boat.

  • @jenniferpruden4059
    @jenniferpruden4059 15 дней назад

    Well done that's lovely. A good job done by you both.🎉. Congratulations on the new grandchild 🎉🙋👶🍷🍷🍾

  • @millersfoto
    @millersfoto 15 дней назад

    Great job both of you. Looking very smart.

  • @TheBeeryBoater
    @TheBeeryBoater 15 дней назад

    And another great job between you both. Well done!

  • @TheBeeryBoater
    @TheBeeryBoater 15 дней назад

    Just catching up with your videos, Pete (and fried egg & cheese-on-toast cooking lady!). You’re both doing a smashing job. The brush box looked interesting. Never seen one before. Be good to know what you think of it and its performance. Couldn’t find the name in the description.

  • @jackbamford1787
    @jackbamford1787 15 дней назад

    Jack here a truly professional job ,as I have done many decorating jobs that beats my work well done to both of you. Congratulations on your grandchild. You 2 can paint my bungalow any time. You should be proud of the paint job. Keep up the great vids

  • @EricWigham
    @EricWigham 15 дней назад

    keep it up and you will be getting on full time. lol

  • @nigeldibden9293
    @nigeldibden9293 15 дней назад

    What a fantastic result you two have achieved. A lot of hard work and patience required but it really has been worth it. Well done😊

  • @jasonbass908
    @jasonbass908 16 дней назад

    London transport red boarder would look fab or british racing green

  • @jonathanribee8098
    @jonathanribee8098 16 дней назад

    unwatchable due to hideous muzak

  • @stuartdavies3664
    @stuartdavies3664 16 дней назад

    Good job peeps

  • @paulwilson5384
    @paulwilson5384 16 дней назад

    Home sweet home love it love it 💯👍👍🍻