340. The most splendid little boat you ever will see!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @NessiesEscapades
    @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад +406

    Wow, thank you all so much for your lovely comments about Nessie!

    • @MaggiePrather
      @MaggiePrather 5 месяцев назад +19

      I love the brass and wood. Absolutely spectacular. Here in the US we have a saying "one man's trash in another man's treasure". You have definitely created a true treasure. Well done.

    • @davidbrayshaw3529
      @davidbrayshaw3529 5 месяцев назад +7

      You deserve them all. Well done!

    • @bradbutcher3984
      @bradbutcher3984 5 месяцев назад +8

      That is a wonderful boat you built.

    • @hillbillysceptic1982
      @hillbillysceptic1982 5 месяцев назад +7

      It’s beautiful and quaint. It has wonderful engineering that’s interesting. I find the BSS certification experience adds a great back story of cooperation and engineering solutions. I’m sure Nessie will be a family heirloom now.

    • @Petriefied0246
      @Petriefied0246 5 месяцев назад +5

      It's a beautiful little cruiser! I hope you get to take it out on Windermere or similar in the near future!

  • @joanneelainebones
    @joanneelainebones 6 месяцев назад +404

    This is my cousin’s creation! He is an absolute genius and the whole world needs to wave to this boat on the waters! It’s absolutely beautiful. Love you cuzzy xxx ❤

    • @BEEFDEAD
      @BEEFDEAD 6 месяцев назад +16

      This is what the internet was created for.

    • @cbeuck5024
      @cbeuck5024 6 месяцев назад +14

      Pass on thank you from down under. Nessie is a special boat - the refurbishment work OMG. Jan Adelaide💙💙

    • @Londonechoes
      @Londonechoes 5 месяцев назад +8

      Excellent!

    • @mariolopez-oi2td
      @mariolopez-oi2td 5 месяцев назад +7

      he's a legend

    • @olsmokey
      @olsmokey 5 месяцев назад +9

      I was waving at the screen! What a marvelous little ship.

  • @antking8847
    @antking8847 6 месяцев назад +264

    David, in an increasingly mad and somewhat depressing modern world, your content is a welcome relief. Thank you

    • @johanswede8200
      @johanswede8200 6 месяцев назад +17

      Thanks. Now I know why I really watch this channel😊❤

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  5 месяцев назад +21

      Thank you ☺️

    • @derickevans3025
      @derickevans3025 5 месяцев назад +6

      @@johanswede8200 defnitly agree... world is increasingly going mad wonderfull to watch and just get a sense of balance again and peace again

    • @tadcobert1307
      @tadcobert1307 5 месяцев назад +2

      I am amazed by the transformation of this beautiful creation, so well done

    • @Дружбанавсегда-ц4ъ
      @Дружбанавсегда-ц4ъ 2 месяца назад

      Супер!! Только следующий проект , думаю вы сами хотите настоящий паровой двигатель!!!

  • @ElaineYates-y4w
    @ElaineYates-y4w 6 месяцев назад +192

    So proud of our so Talented son...He has been making and fixing things since he was about 9 yrs old ..always wanting to know how everything worked. . He has recently lost his Dad who would have been bursting at the seams with Pride ...love you, Jonathan. Carry on with your Dreams ❤❤❤❤xxxx

  • @petersimpson633
    @petersimpson633 4 месяца назад +31

    Don't want to give Nessies owner any ideas, but when I saw the thumbnail I thought "what a cute little steam launch.. "

  • @markafrobarry4578
    @markafrobarry4578 6 месяцев назад +86

    So proud of my Brother Jonny, he's the most clever and talented person. I can vouch for this being the same boat and got plenty of updates as he went along, he's obsessed lol. I've even had a ride in it with my girlfriend and kids and it's so relaxing on the canal. I could tell you about some of his other inventions in the past but that would probably be another video! Well done Bro love ya x

  • @petermastenbroek7719
    @petermastenbroek7719 6 месяцев назад +75

    I am most impressed, and can only say one thing :"LOVELY !"

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 5 месяцев назад

      I see this boat as the epitome of Water Rat's comment in _The Wind In The Willows_ about "messing about in boats."

    • @caroleast9636
      @caroleast9636 2 месяца назад

      Agreed ✔️

  • @michaelburroughs7494
    @michaelburroughs7494 6 месяцев назад +63

    That gentleman did a great job restoring that old hull into a beautiful finished boat. That definitely took some talent and lots of time.

  • @perrystalsis55
    @perrystalsis55 2 месяца назад +1

    A beautiful boat, and great workmanship! I would be so tempted to get a small air compressor and a brass air whistle off an 08 shunting loco; mine blows on 50psi and has a lovely, deep tone! 😊

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Funny enough, a compressor & whistle is in the works 😃, I'll film the installation this winter 😃👍

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 6 месяцев назад +100

    He did one hell of a job turning a derelict vessel into a fine piece of unique art!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @mikem201
    @mikem201 6 месяцев назад +42

    Craftsmanship! Thank you for a delightful 17 minutes sir.

  • @Stopcolonizinglebanon
    @Stopcolonizinglebanon 3 месяца назад +12

    These kind of men built the world.

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 3 месяца назад +1

      That's very kind indeed, I wish I were as skilled as the real engineers of old. Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️.

  • @petitebiogeek
    @petitebiogeek 6 месяцев назад +30

    Yay, collaborations, yay tiny boats… great to see!

    • @thejerseylady1
      @thejerseylady1 6 месяцев назад +2

      Oh wow, what a cutie! Thanks for sharing. Gloria

  • @eddielewis2588
    @eddielewis2588 5 месяцев назад +24

    Perhaps the best 17 minutes that I have spent on RUclips. Brilliant

  • @davidwelch6796
    @davidwelch6796 6 месяцев назад +16

    I don't particularly want to own a boat, but if I ever change my mind then I will definitely want something akin to Nessie. Beautiful craftsmanship and elegance allied to the hugely amusing 'fake' steam engine. I bow in awe to Jonny Bowker.

  • @nannag5801
    @nannag5801 6 месяцев назад +2

    Very nice David. Yes Nellie is a lovely little boat..but I am looking forward to seeing more about Twiggy! Lovely video!! Thank you!!😊

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  5 месяцев назад +1

      More to come!

    • @nannag5801
      @nannag5801 5 месяцев назад

      Awesome! Looking forward to them!😊

  • @jabbertwardy
    @jabbertwardy 6 месяцев назад +42

    As pointed out in the video, the handrails are a brilliant touch. As I imagine maneuvering oneself about the boat while on the water, those handrails are vital. Just reinforces what a perfectionist the owner/builder is!

  • @annabodhi38
    @annabodhi38 6 месяцев назад +25

    This was so much fun. I love these little side quests. Thanks for the video, and for all of your hard work. Everything is greatly appreciated.

  • @bob_._.
    @bob_._. 5 месяцев назад +35

    I'm American. I think it's great that Britain has maintained its functioning canal system; the remnants of ours exist only in short historically-preserved photo opportunities. And I love how it's maintained a 150 year old esthetic along the canal corridors.

    • @derickevans3025
      @derickevans3025 5 месяцев назад

      defnitly agrees with you

    • @lordgarion514
      @lordgarion514 5 месяцев назад +1

      America has 4,000 miles of canals, double what England has. Some of them are used for irrigation and transportation, but there are some for recreation.

    • @paulbriggs3072
      @paulbriggs3072 5 месяцев назад

      New York State's entire canal system is over 500 miles still in operation including the Erie Canal over 360 miles. Most of the Inland Waterway Loop is made possible because of it. The NY Canal System connects the Hudson River with Lake Champlain up to the St Lawrence, also over to Lake Erie clear across the state, also to Lake Ontario via the Oswego Canal, also to the southern tips of Cayuga Lake, and Seneca Lake in the Southern Tier of the state via the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. Also to Syracuse via Onondaga Lake, also to Rochester via the Genesee River.

  • @cbeuck5024
    @cbeuck5024 6 месяцев назад +1

    A great day on the water💙Captain David (suitably attired), a resplendent/refurbished Twiggy - cucumber sandwiches/ petit fours and Pims. BLISS😊
    Thank you for taking us out on Nessie❤ - Q how far can she travel? And if low and fuel could you pull into bank, take tank out and find somewhere to top up?
    Good luck with your repairs/upgrades Jan Adelaide

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  5 месяцев назад

      Yes, easy enough to take a canister to a fuel station and get a refill.

  • @Dogtagnan
    @Dogtagnan 5 месяцев назад +27

    17 minutes of viewing pleasure with a nice cup of afternoon tea. Thank you for this video of engineering brilliance and English eccentricity.

  • @Voltaic_Fire
    @Voltaic_Fire 6 месяцев назад +27

    I didn't think I'd ever see a motorised boat that makes a regular narrowboat look like a behemoth. 😁 I really do love the wood and brass aesthetic, it's classic beauty and no mistake.

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      When we pass a wide beam... Wow! It's like the end of days! 😂 Thank you!

  • @IrlamChris
    @IrlamChris 6 месяцев назад +54

    Super proud of my brother he's a genius x

  • @ilox11
    @ilox11 5 месяцев назад +1

    David, such a gorgeous little boat, proudly putt-putting along the canal. The finish to the brass and wood is perfect and shows up on many other canal boats for 'spit and shine.' Incredibly quiet too, what a great little engine and the care that has been taken with the mounting, the mechanicals, and the controls. Topped off with a smoke generator of all things. Way too funny, or would it be better described as quirky?
    It was lovely to see you helming the little boat and having a wonderful time behind the wheel. "Pim's and cucumber sandwiches" notwithstanding ;)
    Another great episode and a worthy little boat to show off to the rest of us. Thank you.

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Yes, I think quirky suits Nessie best 😉

  • @EmptyGlass99
    @EmptyGlass99 6 месяцев назад +52

    The fake steam is a great idea! What a superb little boat.

    • @Wextopher
      @Wextopher 6 месяцев назад +11

      Now if only generating steam also generated hot water for tea.

    • @ytzpilot
      @ytzpilot 5 месяцев назад

      Steam Inspired 😅

    • @n5uge12
      @n5uge12 5 месяцев назад +1

      If you could come up with a horn that sounds like a steam whistle, the illusion would be complete. Well done. A very impressive creation.

    • @derickevans3025
      @derickevans3025 5 месяцев назад

      clever that smoke

  • @curtisjohnson5819
    @curtisjohnson5819 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @grahammonk8013
    @grahammonk8013 6 месяцев назад +10

    Perfect. Just perfect! Absolutely stunning work. The design and detail engineering is top drawer.

  • @raibeart1955
    @raibeart1955 Месяц назад +1

    Nessie Lives on. Just love it❤More power to your elbow pal. Rab from Scotland.

  • @rankenfile
    @rankenfile 6 месяцев назад +29

    Nessie is a fine craft! Thanks for showing her off to us.

  • @peterweingartner4364
    @peterweingartner4364 6 месяцев назад +19

    This had me smiling for the whole video. Thank you!

  • @NoelBarlau
    @NoelBarlau 6 месяцев назад +7

    Really a nifty little boat, thanks for sharing! I'm glad we got a tour of the engine compartment - I'm all about seeing what mechanical bits are included (and left out) in a completely custom build such as this. Great choice on the Kubota engine, it's going to last like no other. Kudos to Jonny on his amazing creation!

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! I'll be making a video about all the gubbins underneath the woodwork at some point 😃👍

  • @davidhussell8581
    @davidhussell8581 5 месяцев назад +2

    What clever people our amazing nation continues to produce ! Well done both.

  • @cinccave5459
    @cinccave5459 6 месяцев назад +28

    What a perfect example of a labor of love.

  • @TWTexasA1
    @TWTexasA1 3 месяца назад +2

    Just beautiful, I love wooden boats like old Chris Craft boats . You’ve done a wonderful job bringing this little dingy to life…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! Oh yes they're, really stunning craft, I wish I was as skilled as those craftsmen! 😃

  • @davehollingworth5537
    @davehollingworth5537 5 месяцев назад +24

    My face hurts from smiling from ear to ear for the full duration of this vlog. Absolutely brilliant stuff! I am so full of admiration for Jonny…I’m really not sure what words to use. 💯 ❤ It’s that old maxim isn’t it: “if the job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly”. Just marvellous ❤️

  • @dedwin8930
    @dedwin8930 5 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful build!! Only thing I would replace are traler tie down point with some thing smaller and polished brass.

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I would have loved brass but unfortunately it may be susceptible to fatigue and fracture due to the load the eyes are under when traveling. Although the eyes I've fitted aren't quite as aesthetically pleasing, they are properly rated to hold Nessie to the trailer safely 😃👍

  • @rodneycaupp5962
    @rodneycaupp5962 5 месяцев назад +13

    Old Mahogany and brass in a fashionable boat from the deep past. I wish I had one just to look at in my living room.

  • @longtailboat
    @longtailboat Месяц назад +1

    Wow wow wow, you have amazing hands, you restored a shipwreck into luxury and beauty, I really admire your talent.

  • @urbanrider429
    @urbanrider429 5 месяцев назад +11

    Well done David for highlighting great British ‘man in shed’ engineers.

  • @pdtech4524
    @pdtech4524 29 дней назад +2

    What a beautiful little boat, incredible work turning it from an abandoned wreck to all gleaming polished brass and ship shape! 😊

  • @chicobicalho5621
    @chicobicalho5621 4 месяца назад +5

    What a perfectly beautiful little boat! Impeccable in every aspect, and the type of boat that makes grown people feel enchantement, as if they were children.

  • @SeanDuffyProductions
    @SeanDuffyProductions 5 месяцев назад +1

    What a fantastic creation, love it! Being a charming Lancashireman with a keen mind for engineering Jonny does give me an air of the late Fred Dibnah!

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад +1

      Funny you say that... They nicknamed me Fred in college years ago, must be the accent 😂 He certainly was a hero of mine!

  • @yachtman45inc
    @yachtman45inc 5 месяцев назад +5

    from an old retired sailor over here in the colonies, thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable video.

  • @vicmiller7191
    @vicmiller7191 6 месяцев назад +2

    What a cute little vessel. Thanks for sharing.

  • @geirmyrvagnes8718
    @geirmyrvagnes8718 5 месяцев назад +4

    Nice boat, clever and hard working chap. But a friend with a hole in the t-shirt on top of the shoulder is priceless! In the end, it is all about the people.

  • @here_we_go_again2571
    @here_we_go_again2571 5 месяцев назад +2

    😊
    What a sweet little boat! Thank you for sharing.
    Looks like something from the film, "The African Queen" (Bogart/Hepburn).

  • @innocent_fugitive
    @innocent_fugitive 5 месяцев назад +19

    It was wonderful seeing how proud Bowker's friend Flatters is of him and his work along with the lovely messages from Bowker's family in the comments. It sounds like he is as kind as he is diligent. Nessie is beautifully designed and executed.
    I think you did a wonderful job capturing the details, showing the whole picture and leaving space for us to enjoy this stunning craft. I always appreciate your choices with regard to filming and editing.

  • @321ozzy
    @321ozzy 6 месяцев назад +2

    What a treasure this small boat, it is made taking every small detail into account.
    I wish I had half the patience to reach perfection as Jonny, I love DIY projects, though Jonny is at a whole different level.
    You are a great example of a true leader, you make other people shine making short documentaries like this one and your channel keeps growing along the way.
    Warm regards from Mexico

  • @jamesa7506
    @jamesa7506 6 месяцев назад +15

    A most gorgeous boat! Certainly my cup of tea for sure. The pride of the fleet she is. Well done! 👍

  • @audrerathburn1079
    @audrerathburn1079 6 месяцев назад +1

    I really liked that little boat. I hope you build more like that boat. I really enjoyed it.

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      Oh I'd love to build more similar, it's been so much fun! Maybe one day 🤞

  • @thomasfrench2012
    @thomasfrench2012 6 месяцев назад +32

    "It looks for all the world as if it's a steam launch...." Then a jet flies over making it sound like it is jet powered. Hilarious edit there David, hilarious!

    • @mare2971
      @mare2971 6 месяцев назад +3

      Thought the same and was looking if someone else noticed it. 😂

  • @dillinpicklesworth5698
    @dillinpicklesworth5698 5 месяцев назад +9

    The smile on his face talking about the smoke generator, was worth the entire build, 👌😁💯👍

  • @murrayspiffy2815
    @murrayspiffy2815 4 месяца назад +7

    I sat back to watch - and promptly fell asleep in my chair. That's how comforting this little video was. It was like a hug from me grand-ma ma.

  • @georgewhitehead8185
    @georgewhitehead8185 Месяц назад

    The craftsmanship, and the FIT and FINISH on the boat is splendid. It could not be better. Well done Sir. Doctor George Whitehead (San Diego, California. U.S.A.)

  • @near--zero
    @near--zero 4 месяца назад +3

    Such a beautiful machine, excellent care and craftsmanship. Elegant!

  • @barbarataylor1535
    @barbarataylor1535 6 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful and wonderful, thank you David.

  • @SteamWolf320
    @SteamWolf320 6 месяцев назад +57

    I feel like I need to see a timelapse or something just to prove that this is the same boat. The work Jonny and Denis put into this is simply incredible. Looks completely different!

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you! I plan to make some in depth videos about the build using all the photos and footage that I have from the start to present 😃👍

  • @joeltalbot1546
    @joeltalbot1546 5 месяцев назад +2

    How cute, I like it. Do to it's size it looks like it's moving faster than it really is. Fun video, thanks for sharing your adventure

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      Cheers! Nessie usually cruises at between 2 and 3 mph 😃👍

  • @philb2085
    @philb2085 3 месяца назад +5

    The sound of water lapping around the prow is SOOO relaxing 🥱

  • @timlight8446
    @timlight8446 5 месяцев назад +1

    The boat is awesome, that cream jeep, is just as awesome.

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I do love my trusty Jeep WJ! 25 years old and still going strong 😃👍👌

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 6 месяцев назад +6

    What a beautiful little craft. As Rattie said there is nothing finer than simply messing around in boats

  • @MultiSkyman1
    @MultiSkyman1 5 месяцев назад +1

    How charming! I love watching these UK canal boat adventures. (from California).

  • @geoffcampbell7846
    @geoffcampbell7846 6 месяцев назад +13

    Marvellous!! Blessed are the eccentrics and the visionaries who see something in an old and tired boat and give it a second glorious life. Well done David. This gentleman and his faithful helper absolutely deserve to be featured in the continuing story of Britain's canals and the diversity of boats that cruise upon them. 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦

  • @stevehanlon7627
    @stevehanlon7627 5 месяцев назад +1

    love how the channel has transformed over the years and has become a place to learn about the canals, their history, and users. far more interesting than following a few days of traveling the canals. thanks for taking us on this meandering exploration of canal life. bravo on Nessie, a very cool DIY vessel.

  • @Chris_Carini
    @Chris_Carini 6 месяцев назад +12

    Not just a boat, a work of art. Love it. 😊

  • @Felix-fy7ki
    @Felix-fy7ki 5 месяцев назад +2

    This boat may be small, but it's made so nicely, with love to every detail and seems to be pure luxury! I love it, how nice it must be to go on a trip with it on a nice, warm sunday!

  • @bartjohnson8139
    @bartjohnson8139 2 месяца назад +4

    Such a wee little beauty!
    There’s a man that is oft seen chugging along in his actual steam powered 15’? sweetheart on White Rock Lake, in Dallas Texas! It’s a delight to see that makes everyone smile.
    I’ve only seen y’all’s canals from the air, but always wanted to be on them. Thanks for taking me along on so many wonderful cruises.
    Cheers from Dallas!

  • @bsimpson6204
    @bsimpson6204 5 месяцев назад +1

    Superb engineering, I absolutely love it! Improvements, backrest for the passenger seats and a canopy

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, they're certainly on the list of possible future modifications 😃.

  • @kevinkohler2750
    @kevinkohler2750 6 месяцев назад +26

    Just delightful!

  • @donnieallums4847
    @donnieallums4847 5 месяцев назад +1

    That little boat is to cool . Very nice job p lol on the build . Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️

  • @for.tax.reasons
    @for.tax.reasons 6 месяцев назад +118

    We're gonna get a video of Twiggy like this one day, with people being amazed at the transformation :)

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  6 месяцев назад +43

      Hahahaha I wish!!

    • @pixie706
      @pixie706 6 месяцев назад +18

      Twiggy will be worth waiting for 😊

    • @nickgiles7568
      @nickgiles7568 6 месяцев назад +8

      @@pixie706 No his head has been turned. See David's comments on Lorna's latest vlog. Twiggy has been replaced in his affections ( not by Lorna I hasten to add).

    • @t.vanoosterhout233
      @t.vanoosterhout233 6 месяцев назад +7

      Give Twiggy a chance! She'll be marvelous!

    • @petehalford5425
      @petehalford5425 6 месяцев назад +6

      Yes, alas, I fear Twiggy's days may be numbered. Having been swayed by Nessie's fluttering eyelashes, David will never see Twiggy in the same light again. She'll end up as another derelict hulk, semi submerged, adorning the banks of the cut.😂

  • @terminalpsychosis8022
    @terminalpsychosis8022 5 месяцев назад +1

    The fuel tank design is absolutely brilliant. I mean, the whole boat is gorgeouuus, but its technology, under the oldtimer good looks is incredible.
    Open up that motor! Can do more rpm than that (if needed).

  • @daszieher
    @daszieher 3 месяца назад +8

    It doesn't get more British than this! Absolutely lovely! 😂

  • @jimmartin4430
    @jimmartin4430 Месяц назад

    It’s so refreshing to see at least some craftsmen still exist in this digital age. The boat is absolutely beautiful. You must be so proud!

  • @Pete_Bucks
    @Pete_Bucks 5 месяцев назад +3

    What a gorgeous little craft that is! Incredible transformation by Jonny, and a credit to you and Denis for creating something so unique and special!

  • @Billrobster
    @Billrobster 5 месяцев назад +1

    Delightful little craft, her creator is a craftsman of the old order.

  • @waltersnowdon1243
    @waltersnowdon1243 5 месяцев назад +7

    superb. As my old dad used to say - "Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light for the rest of us". Absolutely brilliant. Walter.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 6 месяцев назад +2

    Oh how I wish I live in England. It's not to be but you certainly give me a great taste of it every week or so. Beautiful little boat and beautiful people on it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

  • @marjoriejohnson6535
    @marjoriejohnson6535 6 месяцев назад +6

    Again , a great job of editing to tell the story capturing our attention a d a great deal of information. A lovely boat she is!!!

  • @johnsonslawnserviceministr4038
    @johnsonslawnserviceministr4038 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a cool little boat I love the smoke machine for the smoke stack the Kabota engine is a great choice

  • @cliff8680
    @cliff8680 6 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks David. You always find the most interesting canal boats. Appreciate you taking us along for a ride.

  • @hovanti
    @hovanti 4 месяца назад

    A most impressive and proper restoration; to cruise with such a boat would do anyone's soul some good. Thank you for a fine video!

  • @mv4463
    @mv4463 6 месяцев назад +13

    That's a nice new project.a entire section.. the tiny boats of great Britain 🇬🇧

  • @earlaagaard8175
    @earlaagaard8175 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nessie is FABULOUS!! What a resurrection - spectacular outcome!! Only thing is - it doesn't look as if you'd be able to water-ski behind it!! Ah well, everything has it's limitations - like my sense of humor, I'm guessing!! 🙂

    • @NessiesEscapades
      @NessiesEscapades 5 месяцев назад

      Lol, 6.8kts top speed theoretically 😂🤞, cheers!

  • @betacam235
    @betacam235 5 месяцев назад +3

    That was lovely.
    I was immediately transported back 60 years (more!) to my primary school years in Cambridge, where Mr Leach, one of the masters, had a beautiful Victorian steam launch.He would often take it out with a selection of pals and some of the pupils, though not me, as I wasn't in his class.
    He would arrive to school and roll across the playground on an ancient motorcycle with belt drive and acetylene headlight. It seemed to fire maybe three or four times as it chugged across the tarmac...
    I recall the boat having a splendid brass funnel.....a thing of beauty

  • @kevinberger9854
    @kevinberger9854 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve worked on old boats here in the states and I’d love to shake your hand You Sir are to be commended !

    • @jonnybonks
      @jonnybonks 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @heathwellsNZ
    @heathwellsNZ 6 месяцев назад +5

    Wow, what a creative and talented chap. He's created a gorgeous wee boat!

  • @deanayer3822
    @deanayer3822 16 дней назад +1

    Thats a work of art and perfect for the canal.

  • @jasonlee5317
    @jasonlee5317 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful little boat with us. Even over here in America we can appreciate how unique this is. Absolutely stunning.

  • @JoshJX
    @JoshJX 3 месяца назад +1

    Dude, this documentary style content is the best. I just found your channel, and I already love it.
    That boat is gorgeous!

  • @TheMikemedia
    @TheMikemedia 5 месяцев назад +8

    Nessie - A man's work that illustrates, where there's a will, there's a way.
    What a delightful video.

  • @christopherrobbins7213
    @christopherrobbins7213 5 месяцев назад +1

    A tremendous little boat the owners has done a brilliant job very innovative

  • @thomastrout9997
    @thomastrout9997 5 месяцев назад +3

    Lovely little craft, a fine report with seamless editing. and your shot selection continues to delight.. Thank you once again David.

  • @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674
    @detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 5 месяцев назад +1

    Spectacular proper job what a craft hello 👋 from romulus Michigan brother thank you for taking us on your adventures

  • @danmichaud580
    @danmichaud580 3 месяца назад +7

    Being a French Canadian, I'm impressed. Reminded me of the African Queen. All I can say is "Spot On" (I think that's right).

  • @AT-rs1oy
    @AT-rs1oy 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a wonderful episode so great to see something so joyful in this sometimes sad old world. Thank you😊

  • @philipsmith1990
    @philipsmith1990 5 месяцев назад +4

    You have a talent for finding fascinating oddments around the canals.

  • @nbflyingfox4672
    @nbflyingfox4672 5 месяцев назад

    What a wonderful looking craft she has turned out to be... May you have many hours of fun messing about on the water.... She's certainly a head turner... 😊

  • @derb_
    @derb_ 6 месяцев назад +13

    Please dont stop bringing us canal content!

  • @francovance1
    @francovance1 Месяц назад +2

    The best video I've watched in a long time, congrats to Jonny and Dennis, thank you.