134. Return to Yelvertoft - Summer Narrowboat Cruise (Final Part Eight)
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2020
- I moor up for the evening, having come through the Watford Staircase Flight. I awake next morning to another lovely sunny day, which is a calm and restful one after all the lock activity of previous days, allowing me to chill out and relax before 'returning to the beginning' at Yelvertoft Marina. But before that, I have to pass through Crick Tunnel. What does that have in store for me?
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Alan, that mooring spot with the lovely brick accommodation bridge ahead, the overhanging trees and the bleating of the sheep, I don't think I'd ever go back to the marina if I didn't have to. Looks like heaven to me. Very much enjoyed the editing on this episode.
That's very nice of you to say Tim, that is a favourite spot with boaters, as you catch the afternoon / evening sun. So it's a good place to stop before going down the Watford flight of locks. Thanks for your appreciation of the editing. Cheers
Thanks for sharing your life on your narrow boat
My pleasure, glad you're enjoying watching. Cheers
What a summer cruise you've taken us on, I'm quite sad its come to an end, but as they say all good things! Thank you so much, Alan you've really done yourself proud in the professional way you produced your Vlogs. I'm already looking forward to your next one's. All the best my friend and keep safe. By for now. Stephen.
Thank you very much Stephen for your lovely comment, which is very much appreciated. I have another video series in the pipeline but have not started the editing yet but there will be a couple of other vids in the meanwhile. Take care and stay well. Cheers Alan
It doesn't matter how many times I watch you turn in/out of the marina I cannot help but be impressed. Great vlog again :-)
That's very kind of you to say Ian. Once you've done it a few times it becomes easier, and I even thought about wind direction when I was exiting once. Cheers
Thanks for sharing lovely shots of the bridge,good sounds of nature in the morning too,plus the old lister ,magic.take care.
Thanks Rob, this was the last day of my summer cruise, so was a much more restful day for me. My favourite part was the Lister engine. I drive a Lister Railtruck at the steam museum, where I am a Trustee, so love the sound. All the best, keep safe Alan.
Thanks for taking us along on your summer cruise Alan. Really enjoyed all your vlogs. Cant wait for your next one. keep well and safe.
My pleasure, am so glad you enjoyed it. There will be another cruising series shortly. Take care Alan
Many thanks Alan this was such a great set of videos and well worth watching take care
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen last year's series on the Ashby Canal? Keep safe, cheers.
Fantastic summer journey Alan thank you for sharing.
My pleasure Jen, so glad you enjoyed it.
A magical journey. Thanks Alan.
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers
Another great video. The scenery and your videography are fantastic.
That's really very kind of you to say, thank you so much.
Hi Alan... thanks so much for sharing that lovely cruised... followed it from begining to end and really enjoyed your adventure.... looking forward to your next cruise... keep safe... until next time....
Glad you enjoyed it Mike, thanks for watching and supporting the channel. There will be another series of videos shortly. All the best Alan
Very interesting, looking forward to the next. Thanks!
Many thanks Mike, there will be another series coming. Cheers
Could not be better. THANKS. ROGER
Very kind of you to say Roger, many thanks.
Thank you Alan....another enjoyable vlogg....country side looking very burnt off around the marina... been a lovely summer by the looks of it. Cheers
Many thanks Alistair, we've had some glorious sunny weather but that is soon to change in the next few days. Take care Alan
excellent Alan.. Making video myself I do realise how much effort you put in to your films.. takes a great deal of thought and patience. I really do enjoy viewing and listening to you.....and of course seeing the odd train. cheers.
Hi Keith, I will always try and get a train shot if I can but opportunities are limited. Thanks for your appreciation of the time involved in making my videos. Take the best of care. Cheers
What a glorious video Alan. That shot you took under the bridge has the most beautiful lighting....definitely one to print off and frame. Hope the damage from the tunnel was only minor. Beautiful series of videos, really look forward to seeing what you get up to next. Cheers...Steve..🍷🍷
Hi Steve, thank you for your lovely comment, the bridge scene has been very popular. The only damage was to one of the clips that helps secure the canopy side. I have done another more leisurely cruise since and need to do the editing for that series. Meanwhile, there are other videos in the pipeline, so keep a lookout. All the best Alan
Great video as always Alan, thanks for uploading. Kind regards Mike. Norfolk. 👍
Thank you very much Mike for your appreciation. All the best Alan
Great work Alan. Very envious :-)
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Ahh I have really loved this mini series. It's a shame it has to end x
Many thanks, there will though be another series along shortly, presently being edited, so lookout for that. All the best x
look forward to future series !
Thank you, there will be another series shortly, meanwhile some individual videos will be published.
Looks lovely marina too
It's well arranged and in an idyllic setting, I love it very much.
keep up clips really enjoy them take care there.....
Many thanks Gary, please look out for my next series of videos. Cheers
We enjoyed this series very much , just the right amount of commentary and lovely scenery , we are in country Australia and have had our restrictions slightly lifted so tomorrow we are going for a drive to the beach a place called honeysuckle about one hour from home john and Sharndra will post a pic of it on your fb in the next few days if I can work it out
Thank you both very much, I'm pleased you've enjoyed watching. I've heard from others about severe restrictions in Melbourne, I'm not sure whereabouts you are. I'd love to see your picture. Cheers Alan
Good video as always
Many thanks Andy.
Thank you sir, likewise. It is a pleasure to be with you :-)
Hi Christian, I'm glad you enjoyed watching and hope you've managed to see the whole Summer Cruise series. Take care Alan
A note to Alan from Dave thank you very much for the latest series don't forget to take the aerial off the roof Andrew I also talking about solar panels don't leave the rope on the panelit it reduces the power going into the battery be it just a little bit but it does have an effect over a period of time looking forward to the new series maybe you would have got the recent damage painted all the best Alan bye for now
Thanks Dave, there was no damage to paintwork just one of the clips that support the rear canopy. I know trailing the centre line across the panels is not ideal but it's helpful when cruising, as it's less likely to snag when I use it. I'll make sure the panels are clear when I moor up. Thanks for the advice. Cheers
Alan, just wanted to say a quick "Hello" and hope you are well. I haven't watched this last series yet as life has gotten in the way. However, the plus side is I have a great "Binge Watch" coming up! The very best to you. Zach
Hi Zach, great to hear from you, I hope you and yours are keeping well. I'm fine thanks. I'm pleased with this latest series, it seems to have been well received and I hope you enjoy watching. All the very best Alan
I've really enjoyed watching your travels this year, Alan. So many narrowboat vloggers seem to struggle with the simple business of cruising - trying to sex it up with fake peril or incident for views - yet your content is effortlessly engaging. Also... like the side cleats and the way you have modified your cover to accomodate them. This may have to happen on my own boat.
Many thanks for your comment, which is much appreciated. The side cleats were added beneath the cratch cover and sits over them, so no modification was needed. They are rather small but that was my choice, as I only had to drill one hole but I've not had any problems with them. Cheers
Hi Alan have loved your summer cruise all the way but haven‘t been able to answer the last few vlogs. My hubbi fell in august and broke his hip he is now back home and my nursing skills which I lernt in England are helping me look after him but no time for much else its been nice to sit in the evening and follow you on the canals take care till next time Anne
I am so sorry to hear about your husband and wish him a very speedy recovery, I'm sure he's in very good hands. I'm glad you've enjoyed watching my summer cruise. I have done another cruise since then, so there will be another series but it needs editing. I will though be publishing a couple of videos before then, so please keep a lookout. Take the very best of care, Alan
Very nice, Alan. Need to put a bumper on the sides!
Yes you're right, I think some form of deep fender would be useful. I could hang it on the side when needed, going through tunnels.
That could have been some boaters ballast in the canal
Good point, had the general shape of old concrete fence posts but I didn't think that's what they were!
nice vlog
Many thankings!
Very nice. 😀
Like your videos very much.
Here in sweden the boat season is over.
My boat is already in winter storage. 😢
Thank you very much for your kind comment. The Canal and River Trust carry out winter maintenance works, which means it's more difficult for boaters to plan cruises. So between October and say March, the canals will be very much quieter. There are of course continuous cruisers who are out on the canals all year round. I will still go out occasionally, as it's nice to see the changing Autumn colours. All the best Alan
Some amazing visuals Alan and you just make it look effortless! Thanks for your interesting and enjoyable commentaries....all the best.
Thank you so much for your comment, which is very much appreciated. Thanks also for your support in watching the channel. Cheers
Those early shots of bridge 9 would make a fantastic photo.
Several people have suggested that, the reflection came out well didn't it.
I wonder if the other boats are going a wee bit too fast through the tunnel . They might feel more confident because they have the rubbing band on their side, also as they finish passing you your bow is pulled to port and therefore your stern dings the wall. That's my theory anyway. Enjoyed your summer trip . Thanks for sharing.
On film, it looks as though the boats are moving quickly but in fact, passing in the tunnel is generally done at a very slow pace. I don't think anyone has ever passed me at an unacceptable speed. I obviously turn to port to try and get back into the centre of the tunnel, which is part of the problem. If the deck was bow shaped at the rear, it would be much easier. Cheers
Ah tea time ,mind if I join you Alan I do have some Jaffa Cakes to share
Frosty a few mornings now but cottage and boats are all buttoned up for the winter
Cheers Alan
Hi Ralph, can't say I've had a Jaffa cake recently, so come on board! I've also had a message from a viewer in Sweden about his boat now being in winter storage. Take care, cheers.
A lovely and peaceful end to a lovely summer cruise. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it Justine, thank you.
Thanks very much for your summer outing stay safe and relaxed .
Many thanks, you too. Take care
Hi Alan a nice relaxing video about the solar and deep cycle battery’s it is not recommended to run them below 50 per cent as they can do damage to the battery next year I’m investing in lithium batteries as they can be run down to 5 percent but they are not cheap about $4500 au dollars for 4 batteries thanks stay safe and happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Barry, I appreciate what you say about the batteries, but it just happens. I'll be getting them tested and I'll take it from there. Lithium is so expensive, I wouldn't want to pay out to that extent. Hope you're keeping well, all the best. Take the utmost care, cheers Alan
I've really enjoyed riding along with you ☺ Your camera work is fantastic. Thank you for introducing me to your woolly friends BAA I expect you'll be pleased to chill for a while. Take care Alan.
Thank you so much Linda for your lovely comment, which is very much appreciated. There will be another series soon. Keep safe Alan
Such a lovely cruise, with the exception of the tunnel incidents. I’m sure it’s a bit easier to see in the tunnel once you are cruising along, but I just can’t imagine meeting another boat and having to somehow pass by them. Yikes.
Looking forward to your next adventures now that your summer cruise is in the record books.
Take care.
Many thanks Mary Jane. Boats do slow down and pass each other very carefully in tunnels, my issue is to do with the shape of my square stern. There is another series of cruising videos in the pipeline and some individual videos meanwhile, so keep a lookout. Keep safe. All the best Alan
Great cruise Alan. Thank you for taking us with you. Look forward to the next one..
Glad you enjoyed it, there is another series in preparation but meanwhile there will be some individual videos. Cheers
Thanks for sharing your summer experience with us.
My pleasure, thanks for watching! Cheers
Always look forward to seeing your videos, keep up the good work 👍
Many thanks Louis, your comment is much appreciated.
Thank you Alan looking forward to the next cruise.
Many thanks Helly, there will be another series shortly.
Great stuff again stay safe and looking forward to seeing future vlogs
Many thanks for watching and your encouragement, much appreciated. Take care, cheers Alan
Good stuff Alen, looking forward to your next vlog
That's kind of you to say Hugh, thank you. All the best
Another great trip and pleased you got back home ok. Have a funny feeling your be heading north for a short cruise 😀 warmest regards Chris and Denise
I'm so glad you liked it. I suppose having returned from the south, heading north would make sense. And you're spot on, the next series will be about my trip up to Foxton Locks but there will be some individual videos, as well in the meanwhile. All the best Alan
Another great vlog Alan keep up the good work, take care stay safe.
Many thanks Peter for your appreciation. All the very best Alan
I love the running 🏃♂️ Commentary you give! always makes me laugh 😆 just keep up the good work.thanks for all your work in keeping the entertaining videos coming i hope you are keeping well.
I'm fine thanks Christopher, thanks for asking. I'm glad you enjoy watching and supporting the channel. All the best Alan
Allan, fantastic vlog. make some still photos, of your vlog, and make them into, MY NARROW BOAT CALENDAR, AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR XMAS, just saying, they would make a great narrow boat CALENDAR, stay safe........
That's an interesting idea, as I used to make calendars for another purpose years ago. I'll give that some thought, thank you. Cheers
Hi Alan. Thanks for a lovely vlog.😊 Absolutely stunning the reflection of the bridge in the water, what a lovely spot to moor up for the night. Hope your boat wasn't too badly damaged in the tunnel 😕 Stay safe 😊
Many thanks Christine, the only damage was to one canopy clip, I tend to wait now until the end of the season before replacing, as it's prone to happen again. Glad you enjoyed the reflection. My favourite part was the sound of the Lister powered boat! Cheers
Hi Alan. After watching many of your vlogs, you always comment if one comes past 😆😆😊,
Great thanks. I think a battery survey would be an excellent idea, please bring us along with it . Cheers AJ.
Hi Alan, I hope to get that sorted out some time and will keep you informed. Cheers
Hi Alan, 10.6V is pretty much dead flat which is killing your batteries. Lead acid batteries should only be discharged by 50% which is 12.2V (12.1V absolute minimum) this will make them last longer. So just as an example, if you have 4x 100Ah (Amp Hour) batteries, this is 400Ah’s and with the 50% of useable capacity which will be 200Ah’s. You need to put back into the batteries what you have used and the way to know this is by fitting a shunt type battery monitor which counts these Amp Hours out and back in. From such a deep discharge you are taking them to, this really will take many hours to get them back to 100%. 👍🏻
I appreciate that, thanks, that's why I realise my batteries probably do need replacing. I don't have any monitoring equipment other than the MPPT controller and another device on the solar power side. These give all sorts of readings, which mean nothing to me. The power installation on my boat seems very basic. Thanks for the advice, cheers.
Greetings Alan
Always good to watch your Vlogs.
If you messaged Graham Mills from the 12V Boating group
He will advise on your batteries
Its what he does
Keep safe and dry and virus free
Hi David, thanks for your suggestion. I am a member of the 12V Boating group but I don't understand most of it. Someone raised a query on their batteries, which seemed to be performing like mine and the suggested answer was replacement. I will be getting the batteries tested and I'll take it from there. Hope you're keeping well, take care Alan
Give your solar panels a wash. That will help the efficiency. In this VLOG they do appear to be rather dust covered.
I can't argue with you, they definitely need a clean. Cheers
A nice ending to the series. I hope you'll be giving us more vlogs either from the marina or day trips. (Sounds like your batteries will be a good subject.) All the best. Phil
Thank you very much Philip, there is another series awaiting editing but in the meanwhile lookout for some individual videos soon to be published. Thank you also for your kindness, I have emailed you. All the very best Alan
Ouch Alan..im sure its repaired by now...I ved with alternative energy for years in Northern Idaho..but had a Harris Turbine...as an energy source.. take care. Thanks 😊
Hi Susan, I tend to damage a couple of clips on that side, which support the canopy. Was your turbine wind or water powered? This episode had the workboat with the historic engine. Hope you liked that x
@@MyNarrowboatVenture its is a Hydro turbine Alan...run via a gravity fed water system we lived down in a canyon😊And yes I did actually very much thank you..? Ive noticed many work boats have historic engines is this a norm?
@@susanmarker2164 The older boats tend to have historic engines.
I suggest a air filled Tyre removable, your calmness in situations wonderful. Videos stellar, Is channel 4 knocking at the door. Mr. Alan well done. > instead of saying 😉😉< I watched, enjoy the sitting see you next video.
I think you're right, it would certainly make sense to have some form of wide fender on the side at the back. Cheers
Hi Alan, I bought two new batteries when I put the solar in, if it's been left charging it shows 13.7 usually but once the fridge is on which is 46 watts it will take it down to around 13.0 but as soon as I unplug it soon comes back. I've been really impressed with it so far and because of restricted space I can't adjust the panel. When I start the new heater up it will take it down to 12.6 but only for about 10 min before it recovers. The starter battery is on a completely separate circuit and has a solar maintainer but it is an old battery and was there when I bought the boat but I notice that it soon runs down and can take ages to get back up so I'm sure a lot depends on the health of the batteries. Loved the shots through the bridge especially when the boat was coming through. Thanks Alan take care. Alan.
Hi Alan, it seems fairly certain my batteries have had it. I'm going to get them tested and take it from there. I'm pleased to hear all is well with your solar and a good idea to buy new batteries at the same time. My starter battery has no separate means of charging other than when I'm attached to the shoreline power. Keep safe, cheers Alan
A lovely conclusion to the series. Your solar panels are clearly doing a good job, great results even in partial shade. Keep ‘em clean and you should be alright. I’d be a little concerned about the batteries however. Assuming they were fully charged by the engine when you moored up, you ideally want them to be reading higher than that by the end of the evening. I can’t recall if you have covered your electrical setup in earlier videos, but it is worth checking the battery condition and testing each one individually as you might be approaching time for replacement.
Hi Darren. Thanks for your comment. I've not spoken about the electrics on my boat but I will be getting the batteries tested, as I suspect they do need replacement. Unfortuntely, the batteries are tucked away and not easy to get at. Cheers
Being from the US it's a pleasure seeing the canal system and all the views. What it a occupation bridge and why can;t you get on it? Thanks for all the vlogs.
Thanks Rick for your comment and support. Some bridges take public roads across the canals, so boaters, motorists and pedestrians have access onto and across them. An occupation or accommodation bridge, as it's also known, links farmers fields on either sides of the canal and tend to be private. Some farmers ensure there is no way you can get from the towpath onto the bridge. In some cases, there might be a public footpath running across an occupation bridge, in which case access will be possible. Hope that helps. Cheers Alan
We are about 150 Kim's from Melbourne south east john and Sharndra
That would seem a fair way off to me but probably very close to you, given the scale of Australia. Enjoy your trip to the beach.
Good morning Alan maybe your batteries are on their way out? Maybe adding more would help a lot, we all have so many things now that need charging I don’t think your boat was built with that in mind.
I'm sure you're right Lewis, I'll be getting them tested and am expecting to replace them but at what cost!! Cheers
You could always stick a Post-it-Note on the Aerial, which, when the camera focusses on it, will remind you to remove it !
Ha ha !
Keep on videoing !
Love the Vlogs. xx
Ps, when will you start videoing again ? ?
Hi Stuart, that's a great idea but would the aerial still work. There will be a new series of videos coming out shortly, meanwhile there will be a couple of one-off videos. Thanks for your support. Cheers
Hi Alan, Is it possible to hinge the aerial, to make it fold as flat as possible ?
Then it can be returned to its normal position, after filming ?
I am not sure, what the manufacturers actually produce, for that type of aerial, but other boaters who have taller columnar types, have them hinged for access under the low bridges, (eg. CtC).
Here is your opportunity for innovation. Produce a collapsible type aerial, and the boating community will applaud you.
Looking forward to seeing the results !
Cheers ! xx
@@Rovinman Hi Stuart, the type of aerial I have is quite popular, as it works well but there is no way it would collapse, fold, or hinge. I'll leave it to someone else thanks to come up with a definitive folding aerial to suit all. Cheers
Will help if you keep things off the solar panels.
It's only the mooring line that crosses the panels but I will try and avoid that in future. Cheers
Thank you. Love the relaxing informative style. Do you know why only one side of the tunnel has a rubbing strip 🤔
Hope the damage was not serious 🤞🏼
Many thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked the video. All tunnels seem to be the same, a rubbing strip on one side only but I don't know the reason why. It may be for an historic reason. The damage was only to one of the clips that support the rear canopy when that is fitted. Cheers
Hi Alan..I was just wondering if you had links to Taunton..we are veteran boaters from there and you often mention your links to the West Country..we’ve been boating for 40 years and plan to retire shortly onto our own boat...we really enjoy your travels...xx
Hi Linda. I lived in Taunton for 12 years and worked there for most of that time. I am also a Trustee of the Westonzoyland Engine Trust, which runs Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum. Do you know it? Thanks for following the channel. You must be getting excited about the prospect of retirement. Cheers
My Narrowboat Venture thanks Alan..know Weston Zoyland well as hubby flies model aircraft at the airfield...ashamed to say we’ve never been to the pumping station but it’s definitely on our to do list...x
@@cruisingwithnarrowboatiris6161 The Museum hasn't opened at all this year, which is a great shame, as we were hoping to celebrate 40 years of the charity. However, the volunteers have been extremely busy and our regular visitors will see a lot of changes next year. Take care x
Look so narrow those tunnels, Wonder how 2 boats can pass sometimes
Off the top of my head, I think the tunnels are about 16 feet wide, two narrowboats would be about 14 feet wide, so you have about 2 feet to share between the boats and the tunnel sides. Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture Found this
This tunnel is 1528 yards (about 1400 metres) in length and was opened in 1814. The width allows two seven feet wide narrowboats to pass each other in opposite directions - with care!
Note the With Care hehe
@@garylydement5020 That's spot on Gary, cheers!
Hi Alan,
Thanks for your videos, they make me realise how much I miss life as a liveaboard.
One question though; How do you find the flat stern rather than a rounded one? My father used to tell me they hinder departure angles etc but I imagine you gain more usable space
Hi Richard, glad you like the videos. The worst problem with the square stern is in tunnels when passing other boats and then trying to get off the edge of the tunnel back into the centre, as shown in this video. It certainly gives extra space on the cruiser deck though. Cheers
Fantastic day for it, then ... suddenly in the tunnel turned to custard as the saying goes. but it's easy done. I think when I get on the cut eventually, I will fit two cruising lights on front port and starboard for the tunnels. But enjoying as always your program. so will you be back soon or a total break? I mentioned a few weeks ago I suggested you might want to do some more painting and you agreed, I hope you don't have to much damage from this journey. cheers for now.. John in New Zealand. Kia-ora mi my friend.
Hi John. I have another cruising series to edit and publish, and there are a couple of other videos in the pipeline. The only damage to the boat was one of the clips that holds the canopy in place. Some boats do have navigation lights but it's not a requirement on the canals but could be on certain rivers. A total break sounds good but I think it will be less intensive over winter than during the year. You can look forward to your Sprin, which is coming along. All the best Alan
The lights placed in a way that gave extra vision to both sides of the tunnel for distance, a bit like wallace did in the dam busters. thank you for your reply Alan. john @@MyNarrowboatVenture
@@johnmac6202 Extra lights could be helpful, I always have one on the roof and a small powerful torch handy. Cheers
Tunnels eh? 🤨 Catherine x
Tunnels are good, as you can shelter from the rain, although Crick Tunnel is rather drippy, as you must know. They are also cool on a hot sunny day. Cheers
If your batteries are going down to10.6 I'd guess your suspision that they are shot is probbably correct.
I think that's very much the case. I am arranging for someone to check them for me.
Thanks for showing the mooring up process. Do you have a list of winter boat chores? Will you he taking a fall cruise? With the new restrictions will you be able to volunteer?
I have another cruise to edit and publish. I will cruise in the fall but there are some matters to sort with the boat. One thing I need to do is sweep the chimney and clean the stove. There are no restrictions presently to prevent volunteering, that could change though. Best wishes Alan
My Narrowboat Venture Please stay safe and thank you for all you do.
@@shannonweatherill5290 Thank you very much Shannon, that's very kind of you. Take care
Sounds like your storage (batteries) aren't fully taking advantage of the solar. Maybe add another battery so you keep the lot above 50% on average. I'm no expert but adding capacity will reduce your depth of discharge in summer. I assume you are just going to be in a marina on hook up over winter?
I think the batteries may need changing, I'm going to get them tested. I have four leisure batteries and it would be rare to have five. Most boats seem to have 2, 3 or 4. Whilst in the marina, I'm connected to shore power, so there is no problem.
Talking about your panels a question what is the individual wattage of the panels. And do they keep you batteries topped up. How many batteries do you have, starter and leasure? Thanks good vlog by the way
I have 4 leisure batteries and one starter battery. The solar panels are 175 watts each. They charge the leisure batteries only but it seems the batteries are in poor condition and may need replacing. Cheers
@@MyNarrowboatVenture thank you
Hi Alan what is your contingency plan if you start to sink in a tunnel? Is there one?
I don't think about things like that, I'm more worried about being struck by a plane falling out of the sky! Cheers
please let me know what software you are using for editing the videos?
I started using Pinnacle Studio with Version 8, probably about 18 years ago and upgraded now and then to eventually get to 14. I then had a break from filming and Studio had jumped on to Version 19, which I bought, took one look at and realised it had changed significantly in the interim and that I couldn’t really use it. When I started filming again, Version 20 was out, so I upgraded again and more recently bought 22, as the deal was too good to miss. Studio 24 is the latest version. I preferred the earlier editions of Studio, I find it less intuitive now, although it is a very powerful editing medium, I don’t use all its capabilities. There is good support though from Pinnacle and forums. Cheers
Is that your cruising for this year?
No, I'll still be going out occasionally. There is another series of videos awaiting editing but keep looking out, as there will be a couple of other videos as well. Cheers
I wonder often, why don’t you boaters have a small diesel generator with the dedicated task to charge batteries and / or provide power to vessel.
Solar isn’t reliable or efficient.
Wind is rubbish.
Some boats do have a generator built in somewhere on board or have a portable one on the tow path but a big reason people don't use them is they are very noisy and disturb the peace and quiet so there very much frowned upon :-)
Hi Erik, Kitey 52 has done a good job of answering your query for me. In addition, you need somewhere to store it and space for me is very limited.
Thanks for responding, cheers.
Erik with today's led lights and really efficient 12v fridge and televisions there is absolutely no need for a generator solar is more then enough because it is so reliable