Narrowboat Rope Trick

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
  • This week we travel from Berkhamsted to Kings Langley. I explain how I prevent mooring pins being pulled out and learn a nifty rope trick from a fuel boat.
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Комментарии • 55

  • @user-zh7do7oz7f
    @user-zh7do7oz7f Месяц назад +2

    Anita thank you for a lovely video. Have a great week.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      @@user-zh7do7oz7f Evening. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have fun times this week 🥰🥰

  • @deballen6147
    @deballen6147 27 дней назад

    Great vlog mate . The rope trick very clever .
    Looking forward to Sunday morning 🎉

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  26 дней назад +1

      @@deballen6147 Hi Deb. Thank you. I wish I’d have seen how he tied it. I’ll ask him to show me if I bump into him again 🥰🥰

  • @chloeweedy8163
    @chloeweedy8163 27 дней назад

    Very chilled cozy content 🥰

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  27 дней назад

      @@chloeweedy8163 Morning. Glad you liked it. Have a wonderful week and I’ll see you next Sunday 🥰🥰

  • @rogerhayward646
    @rogerhayward646 Месяц назад +1

    Morning Anita. Lovely weekend with you. And England won .Great video. 😂❤❤

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад

      @@rogerhayward646 morning Roger. Glad you had a good time. Take care and drive safely 🥰🥰

  • @jacquelineryde7339
    @jacquelineryde7339 Месяц назад

    Lovely vlog so glad to be catching up with them all at last ❤❤❤

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  29 дней назад

      @@jacquelineryde7339 morning Jacqueline. Welcome aboard. It’s fantastic to have you along on the adventure 🥰🥰

  • @Brian-1948
    @Brian-1948 Месяц назад +1

    Opening the gate with a rope is a routine known as "thumb-lining". Great video, thanks.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  29 дней назад

      @@Brian-1948 morning Brian. Thank you, I didn’t know there was a name for it. I was really impressed with Kevin the fuel boats skills 🥰🥰

    • @Brian-1948
      @Brian-1948 29 дней назад

      @@ElectricNarrowboat Yes, skilled hands always show us up don't they? Also with thumblining take note of the shape of the lock gate hand rail, there is a small return at the inner end which helps the line stay in the right place. So be prepared for some slip offs on some gates.
      Another useful thing is the use of the "strapping post" on a lock with single entry gate. The edge of the gate has the timber post extending above the top rail and if you are entering the lock slowly you can toss a loop of your stern rope over that post as you go past it. Applying some pressure to the rope will do two things, it will pull the gate closed behind you and also bring the boat to a stop. Take care with this one until you've got the hand of it...

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  29 дней назад

      @@Brian-1948 wow Brian. That is another excellent tip. Thank you. You sound like you have been boating for a while?? 🥰

    • @Brian-1948
      @Brian-1948 29 дней назад

      ​@@ElectricNarrowboatWe started hiring boats back in 1984 and holidayed for about another 10 years. Thoroughly enjoyed it as well as the history. Came across our first BWB key the other week... Enjoy your as I'm sure you will.

  • @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb
    @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb Месяц назад

    Enjoyed the vlog again. Thank you.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      @@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb Evening Andrew. Thank you. Have a wonderful week. See you next Sunday 🥰🥰

  • @FuelBoat
    @FuelBoat Месяц назад

    Pleasure meeting you, hope you have a wonderful Journey.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      @@FuelBoat Hello. I hope you enjoyed your shenanigans on video. I had such fun traveling with you both. Take care 🥰🥰

  • @nicholassimpson5646
    @nicholassimpson5646 24 дня назад

    Great blog love rope trick you and your lovely dog remind me off a kids show on TV in 70 80 90 don't take it wrong way its ment as a comment sounds like you been round kids all your life the TV show I was on abouts she was in a plane her dog was always getting in trouble and you are in a bout you could write story book with you and your dog keep up with great blogs love them

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  24 дня назад +1

      @@nicholassimpson5646 Hi Nicholas. You are talking about the program Come Out Doors. It was a great show. Thank you. 🥰🥰

  • @rontanser9369
    @rontanser9369 Месяц назад +1

    If you’re ever thinking of going through Stanage tunnels, Martin zero has done a video on how the canal and river trust is improving communications in the tunnels

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      @@rontanser9369 hi Ron. That sounds interesting. I’ll look him up. Thank you 🥰🥰

  • @donkeee785
    @donkeee785 28 дней назад

    Nice to see you both enjoying the sun 😂😂😂 enjoy the ice lolly

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  28 дней назад +1

      @@donkeee785 🥰 so far we have e had a 6 day summer. With one ice lolly🤣🤣☔️☔️☔️

  • @stevebell6057
    @stevebell6057 Месяц назад

    Very enjoyable.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад

      @@stevebell6057 Evening Steve. Thank you. Have a wonderful week. See you next Sunday 🥰

  • @yassineaadouche9811
    @yassineaadouche9811 28 дней назад

    Pleasure to meeting you ☺️

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  28 дней назад

      @@yassineaadouche9811 And thank you for all your help 🥰🥰

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 Месяц назад +1

    Wow Anita, you always bring tricks 10:08, 20:36 👏👏. I didn't know you could tow small greenhouses, 🌱🐞🥀🌱 it's fantastic!!! And the winning picture is 🏆...11:34 ✨🎉. Thank you, have a nice week 🥰🤩🤗.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      @@shamsshams20261 Hi Shamsshams. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care and have a fabulous week 🥰🥰

  • @glennsunman9859
    @glennsunman9859 26 дней назад

    Fascinating , nice vid

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  26 дней назад

      @@glennsunman9859 Hello Glenn. Thank you. Glad you liked it. Welcome aboard, it’s great to have you along for the adventure 🥰🥰

  • @Daytona2
    @Daytona2 25 дней назад

    Blimey, it's busy!
    Would like to know how Kevin wrapped the rope. I guess the rope holds itself in place when pulled from one direction and falls off when the pressure is released as he's passing through. A lovely trick.
    Kings Langley Skew Railway Bridge No 156 - the concrete bridge, was pleasing. 1950s I guess, built on the original brick pillars to carry the West Coast Main Line.

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  24 дня назад +1

      @@Daytona2 Hi Daytona. I wish I’d had time for a lesson. I’ll ask him if I bump into him again. Sounds like you know a lot about architecture. I liked it too even though it was made of concrete 🥰🥰

  • @donkeee785
    @donkeee785 28 дней назад

    Cool rope trick. Did he divulge the knot? I suspect the rope falling off the gate has a lot to do with a special knot. It was almost like a magic trick with your reaction being one of almost disbelief 😂😂😂😂

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  28 дней назад

      @@donkeee785 hi Donkee. I’m afraid I didn’t get to see how he tied it. It I’m going to track him down and demand a lesson🤣🤣

  • @michaelconnolly5463
    @michaelconnolly5463 Месяц назад

    Hi Anita, hope all is well. Great stuff as always 😊👍🥰

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  29 дней назад +1

      @@michaelconnolly5463 Morning Michael. All is well thank you. Hopefully I’m getting my water filter replaced today after a 2 1/2 year battle🎉🎉🎉

    • @michaelconnolly5463
      @michaelconnolly5463 29 дней назад

      @@ElectricNarrowboat Anita 🤞, and looking forward to hearing about in your next post 😊👍

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  29 дней назад +1

      @@michaelconnolly5463 🤞🏻🤞🏻Have a wonderful day Michael 🥰🥰

    • @michaelconnolly5463
      @michaelconnolly5463 29 дней назад

      @ElectricNarrowboat You too Anita 🥰🥰

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  29 дней назад +1

      @@michaelconnolly5463 🥰🥰

  • @petert.webster9164
    @petert.webster9164 28 дней назад

    Absolutely enjoyable trip, thank you for the journey I really loved it, by the way did the fuel boat give you the secret of that rope trick on the lockgate?

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  27 дней назад

      Morning Peter. So glad you enjoyed it. I’m afraid that I couldn’t see how he tied the rope. When I bump into him again I’ll ask him to show me 🥰🥰

  • @asubstantiallife7557
    @asubstantiallife7557 Месяц назад

    Such a great vlog with fab insights! Keep them coming! As a future solo cruiser, I’m rather interested in learning everything about how you manage! I do love @mothershipmarine and hope to own my own in the near future! Keep up the content: you’re doing fab!

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  Месяц назад +1

      @@asubstantiallife7557 Hi Asubstantiallife. It’s great to have you along on the adventure. If you have any questions about anything just ask and I’ll do my best to answer them. 🥰🥰

    • @asubstantiallife7557
      @asubstantiallife7557 27 дней назад

      @@ElectricNarrowboat thanks so much! I do find that there’s not enough tutorials out there on narrowboat vlogs: especially for solo cruisers! I have REALLY appreciated the fact that you take the time to show HOW things are done! As a Yank who’s long term goal is to move there and live aboard (my mum is a citizen) I would just love actual lessons on everything, you know? I watch SO many narrowboat vlogs, but I’m still not totally clear on just how the locks work, what exactly the paddle’s do, etc! Keep up the fabulous content!!! 👏🙌 - Tara

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  26 дней назад +1

      @@asubstantiallife7557 Hi Tara. I’ll do my best to show you how I do a lock and how it works. Just need to find one that’s not busy so I can take the time to film it🤣🤣

    • @asubstantiallife7557
      @asubstantiallife7557 26 дней назад

      @@ElectricNarrowboat 🙌🙌🙌

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  24 дня назад +1

      @@asubstantiallife7557 🥰🥰

  • @davidsedlickas8222
    @davidsedlickas8222 Месяц назад

    Crazy water tank filler !

  • @JaniceHall-qd1te
    @JaniceHall-qd1te 26 дней назад

    Hi lovely can you make the sound a little louder please don't want to miss out on what your saying

    • @ElectricNarrowboat
      @ElectricNarrowboat  24 дня назад

      @@JaniceHall-qd1te Hi Janice. Will do. I’ll use a Mike 🥰🥰