Pilot: A working Tunnel Tug for the Grand Junction Canal Company and now my narrowboat home.

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  • Опубликовано: 11 апр 2024
  • "Is it an ice breaker?" In response to the most frequently asked question of my boat's bow, I explore the history of the Grand Junction Canal. By linking the features of the modern Pilot, we can lean about the original tunnel tugs.
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  • @delzworld2007
    @delzworld2007 3 месяца назад +3

    The industrial revolution era is a fascinating period. After all that hard work and expensive construction by the navigators, many from Ireland, the canals began to lose business to the newly constructed steam railways in the 19th century. Thanks for making this informative video about the highly successful and innovative period of British engineering history.

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  3 месяца назад

      I agree! Appreciate your interaction.

  • @johnsparrow6345
    @johnsparrow6345 2 дня назад +1

    Great video. Really enjoyed watching it. Pilot looks fabulous.

  • @marvindebot3264
    @marvindebot3264 3 месяца назад +2

    I'd like to see a lot more of Pilot herself, she's unique and I'd like to know about her and her systems.

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  3 месяца назад +2

      Will do! Thank you for the suggestion.

  • @tigerspook1
    @tigerspook1 2 месяца назад +1

    A very interesting and informative video, loved every minute of it, thank you for taking the time to enlighten us, I will be watching again,.. xx

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  29 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! xx

  • @ryder6070
    @ryder6070 3 месяца назад +1

    Love the Ram Bow and the SUper LAMP. SUPERB. - From Alaska

  • @kcole7839
    @kcole7839 3 месяца назад

    5:10, a brief respite from the constant RUclips beat-box music. Very nice visuals.

  • @tenrebla
    @tenrebla 2 месяца назад +1

    Supongo que estás en los EEUU, tienes un hogar muy bonito y te deslizas por los canales como un cisne. Enhorabuena .

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  29 дней назад

      I love your analogy of gliding through the water like a swan! I'm in the UK - on the inland waterways.

  • @dand5593
    @dand5593 3 месяца назад +1

    Very educative, you have put lot of time to document all this , thank you! Greeting from Bucharest, maybe you will be here again :)

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  3 месяца назад

      Mulțumesc! I'm happy to share what I have learnt.

  • @alanjackson4646
    @alanjackson4646 3 месяца назад +1

    Great photography and lots of info. Regards AJ

  • @harryjones5260
    @harryjones5260 3 месяца назад +1

    beautifully photographed

  • @davidhanson2351
    @davidhanson2351 2 месяца назад +1

    The design of the bow was very interesting that it was designed to push the trash and floating debris out of your tunnels. I think the whole design and color of your boat is very attractive and look forward to seeing much more of it. As others have suggested, I would love to see the inside of the boat to see the wonderful job you’ve done re-creating it. I also appreciate the history that you’ve been able to put into your Vlogs I know from watching foxes upload it takes many many hours of the research to be able to present it in such an interesting fashion. Keep up the good work look forward to more of your videos.

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  29 дней назад

      Appreciate your kind words & support.

  • @peterjensen1455
    @peterjensen1455 3 месяца назад +1

    You have a beautiful floating home!

  • @bwoodywoods
    @bwoodywoods 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for a great video . I really enjoyed that. I look forward to more . Stay safe.

  • @j.c.moes.3742
    @j.c.moes.3742 3 месяца назад

    Thank you very much for this beautiful and, above all, relaxing region - historically rich video. J.C. Moes.(72) Lelystad Netherlands.

  • @warrenhall829
    @warrenhall829 3 месяца назад +1

    what a wonderful video. we do not have canals over here in newzealand. i wish we did. i would have a boat like that. your country side is very similar to over here. i just subed to your channel. have you seen that bloke on cruising the cut. he has a boat like yours.👍👍👍👍

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  29 дней назад

      Yes, I'm a fan of David Johns! I visited NZ a few years ago, hired a campervan & agree about similarities in the landscape. Thanks for your support.

  • @adimeter
    @adimeter 3 месяца назад +3

    Can you share the inside of you 'now' home? That would be equally fascinating. Thank you for a beautiful serene presentation.

    • @harryjones5260
      @harryjones5260 3 месяца назад +3

      respect the privacy of people's homes

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. I'm undertaking 'home improvements' and plan to show some parts when ready.

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  3 месяца назад +1

      @@harryjones5260 Appreciate your supportive comment; I'm an intovert so won't expose myself.

    • @adimeter
      @adimeter 3 месяца назад

      @@tickover2894 I'm looking forward to that - not necessarily perfection, just enjoying your sharing☺💔💯💥👍

  • @netrhyda8761
    @netrhyda8761 3 месяца назад +2

    That is so interesting! Great vid!!

  • @andrewsundell2502
    @andrewsundell2502 3 месяца назад +1

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @ajw1467
    @ajw1467 3 месяца назад +1

    Great vlogs thank you for sharing hope the channel grows great research

  • @user-xw6wj2qh5n
    @user-xw6wj2qh5n 2 месяца назад +1

    A very interesting vlog and I have to say the design of Pilot is very interesting too. I do wonder how much difference the bow shape has on performance, drag, steering, wake, ability to hold a straight line in cross winds and interior volume of the boat. (It looks like there could be advantages).

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  29 дней назад

      Great thoughts! The shape of the bow means a long outer front deck - great for storage & sitting on at the expense of interior space! Pilot handles well in wind, on tidal rivers & is much more manouverable than my previous boat. In conclusion, I like it!!

  • @andyhibbert842
    @andyhibbert842 3 месяца назад +2

    really enjoyed that thank you and subscibed

  • @SteamCrane
    @SteamCrane 3 месяца назад

    Very nice boat!
    Please show and talk about the engine, and a brief tour of the interior.
    ...old engine guy.

  • @soulewh
    @soulewh 2 месяца назад +1

    That bow tho…

  • @adimeter
    @adimeter 3 месяца назад +1

    To be candid, tunnels make me claustrophobic. I would be craining my neck for the 'light at the end of the tunnel".

    • @tickover2894
      @tickover2894  3 месяца назад +1

      The light at the end does help!

    • @adimeter
      @adimeter 3 месяца назад

      @@tickover2894 😂😂😂💕