Cheers I’m really enjoying making the vids like this again. It’s such a challenge getting it done but fun at the same time. Glad the effort is appreciated
Hi James. This is just tremendous stuff. Its like you are a Teacher/Lecturer showing people how to build narrowboats. I feel I am on a narrowboat training course. I don't know how you don't get overwhelmed by the "to Do" list.!. Left you a coffee or two to treat yourself to another lunch!. Say hi to Rob for me.
If there’s a fair bit of diesel in the tank and the boats been sitting it’s probably worth pumping it out and getting it treated and polished to get rid of ant diesel bug. It’ll be a nightmare on the cut if the engines filters are clogging all the time from contaminated fuel. Likewise with the skin tanks, if you shove some hosepipe in the inlet and outlets you can reverse flush the tanks to try and get rid of any rust and sediment. Great stuff so far 👍🏻👍🏻
So glad to see another renovation, thanks for filming it all. I greatly admire your work ethic and really look forward to watching the progress of Project 58. All the best
Hi James don't take full board up 4×4 marine ply 18mm put it down draw around and cut cement bricks to old one's or use 4×2 rough sawn get some evapo rust there's one that primes the paint 2in 1 quick then put a cap over hole with rubber gasket
Good work. May I suggest that you pressure flush through the skin tanks same with the fuel tank, perhaps clean your fuel and container it maybe. Hard work ahead but after sloe patrol it's a piece of cake.
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt so it is... I have watched all of them. this week has flown by. Having my Victron system, Batteries and Solar installed, so losing track of days...
Young James you astound me in how much you’ve done already 👍🏻 It’s a real credit to you on how enthusiastic you still are m8 Well done for another cracking video on project 58 😊 looking forward to seeing the alternator and stater motor coming back 🤩
You could use some sawdust to soak up water in difficult areas. Chuck it in, leave it for a bit then vacuum it up with a wet vac...easy. It's probably cheaper than nappies, it works well, it's eco friendly and it smells nice too.
Another productive day 😊. Well done. I know it's a huge job, but at least stripped back like it us, you have, as you say, the opportunity to paint up the engine bay ready for the engine again and it'll not only look smart, but it will BE smart too 😊
I’ve been watching your videos from the start. The whole narrowboat life looks amazing to me. So I left the Royal Navy after 24 years yesterday, my house is sold so once that goes through I’ll be boat shopping. Hope to see you on the waterways someday. 👍🏼
Looks like that engine bay will come up really well and hopefully will give you extra storage for your outdoor kit. Definitely helps not having the engine and all the gear in there so you can fully treat and paint it up before the engine is ready to go back in. You are really working hard and it’s amazing how much it has changed since it was delivered. Keep going James you’ve got this 🤗
I would guess that puppy pads would be cheaper than nappies, and probably do just as good a job absorbing liquids. When re-laying the floor, the foil would offer some insulation, but a rubber underfloor over the foil would add both some more insulation and make the floor quieter.
Just about to start this same job on mine in the morning (the engine bay)… Think my lump is sitting in even more crud than yours…! Glad it wasn’t too bad of a job for you. Would be interested to know about the floor paint and how that works out… keep us posted.
Great to see you making good progress, so much knowledge from restoring Sloe Patrol being put to use, it feels like you're finding this one less daunting from the videos 👍
Looking good mate, its all there, just needs your finesse! is that an ecoflow fridge I saw when you were having your lunch? loving the daily updates just like the old days. Great to see you doing a build again
I’m impressed with what you got finished today. The boards came up easily. Engine bilge looked like alit if work. But you got it sorted out quickly. Looks like a lot of space down there. Your lunch looked delicious. What marina are you at. Looking for it on Google Earth. I think you mentioned Watford but not sure I heard correctly.
It was and you’re right - they are banging. The kids they employ aren’t the finest sandwich makers though, all the stuff in the middle with little care to ingredient distribution throughout the sandwich. I asked for cress and she needed to consult a colleague. Good bread though. Average selection of crisps and hellishly overpriced cakes. There - that’s my opinion. I’m a Wenzels man. I’m going to suggest they open a store in Croxley and hustle simmonds
I’m loving every second of this ! I wish I could help you but I hate cameras, I live in Yorkshire and I work full time ! Lol. Question for you james, when project 57/58 is complete what happens to poor sloe patrol ???😢😢😢
Decent enough reasons !! Errr the rather sad news is the sloe patrol would most likely be sold to fund the purchase of this boat. That’s my deal with the owner.
I did a job from a concrete wagon to a Narrow boat in oxford and yes it was tight in the boat yard/ to the boat shame I had no camas lol thay only wanted 1 or 2 meters concert in the front part of the boat, as it was a house boat later so you no
Maybe if I can sneak it in under Ralph’s nose as he is well against that stuff. The best way is to fully grind back to bright steel and then just red oxide and paint. BUT theres no way I’m going to grind it all the way back that far so yes I will be using tried and tested vactan on the entire bilge late at night so I don’t get caught !!!!
You clearly have never had to un-block the valve on a marine heads if you think cleaning up an engine bay is the worst marine job you will ever have to tackle James!
Could have saved yourself the drama…. Plug all the holes and inlets to the engine bay… pour molasses mixed with water and let it do its thing for month.. work on other stuff and come back to the bay.. pump out the slush and you will find the job is done properly
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I see way too many of these boats half done and this will come back to bite… from what I saw your problems still exist with rust so it will be interesting to see this project in a year or two… Rust waits for no man and is the enemy of those who run out of time to treat the issue
Well done James love watching your videos bro from day one with slo patrol to the present video s great new boat can't wait to see the end result s all the best buddy daz norman
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James, you're a legend editing and uploading this video after a full day's hard work, huge compliments & congratulations for the effort.
Cheers I’m really enjoying making the vids like this again. It’s such a challenge getting it done but fun at the same time. Glad the effort is appreciated
I'm loving these evening updates, just like the old days!
Blimey…..are they now the “old days” - yeah this sure feels good again
I am away on holiday, but still eagerly catching up on your vlogs, best wishes Christine x
Hi James. This is just tremendous stuff. Its like you are a Teacher/Lecturer showing people how to build narrowboats. I feel I am on a narrowboat training course. I don't know how you don't get overwhelmed by the "to Do" list.!. Left you a coffee or two to treat yourself to another lunch!. Say hi to Rob for me.
Great work so far James. I'm learning lots. 😊
Amazing progress James--it looks like a different space!
Your face in the thumbnail says it all 🤣
Love the thumbnail James, looking forward to watching. Quite a job you've taken on, but the end result will be sweet for sure.
LOL
I’m hoping so
If there’s a fair bit of diesel in the tank and the boats been sitting it’s probably worth pumping it out and getting it treated and polished to get rid of ant diesel bug. It’ll be a nightmare on the cut if the engines filters are clogging all the time from contaminated fuel. Likewise with the skin tanks, if you shove some hosepipe in the inlet and outlets you can reverse flush the tanks to try and get rid of any rust and sediment. Great stuff so far 👍🏻👍🏻
So glad to see another renovation, thanks for filming it all. I greatly admire your work ethic and really look forward to watching the progress of Project 58. All the best
Thanks - I’m having a day over the weekend I think - my arms are telling me so
I admire your tenacity James having followed your adventures from early days at North Kilworth with Sloe Patrol. Chris in Devon.
Have you ever thought of cat litter to soak up moisture? Can just be swept up or hoovered out. Cheaper than nappies
Hi James don't take full board up 4×4 marine ply 18mm put it down draw around and cut cement bricks to old one's or use 4×2 rough sawn get some evapo rust there's one that primes the paint 2in 1 quick
then put a cap over hole with rubber gasket
Another vlog of your hard work interesting explanation o the diesel polishing well done when do you rest you look worn out do tc the oldies🤗👍
Good to see the old red and yellow screwdriver. You built 50% of Sloe Patrol with just that tool alone.
And the other 50 with a jigsaw. Nice to do it all again to be honest
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt ahh yes the old green jigsaw, what Brand was it, Bosch?
Good work.
May I suggest that you pressure flush through the skin tanks same with the fuel tank, perhaps clean your fuel and container it maybe.
Hard work ahead but after sloe patrol it's a piece of cake.
Well James nothing seems to be too hard for you! Great work! What an amazing gift!
3 videos in three day :)
keep them comin
It’s actually 6 vids in 6 days
Ta
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt so it is... I have watched all of them. this week has flown by.
Having my Victron system, Batteries and Solar installed, so losing track of days...
Fantastic 🎉 can’t wait for the next day, look so much better in the engine bay. Great job again 😊
Save the oak floor! It would look great refinished ;)
Young James you astound me in how much you’ve done already 👍🏻 It’s a real credit to you on how enthusiastic you still are m8 Well done for another cracking video on project 58 😊 looking forward to seeing the alternator and stater motor coming back 🤩
You could use some sawdust to soak up water in difficult areas. Chuck it in, leave it for a bit then vacuum it up with a wet vac...easy. It's probably cheaper than nappies, it works well, it's eco friendly and it smells nice too.
Oh yeah love the smell of that stuff
Good progress James in one of the most important places!
You should probably have the fuel in that diesel tank polished. That means filtered and cleaned to get any grunge out of it.
The chap is coming tomorrow to do just that 👍🏼
Floor needs to go as the membrane he has used, is preventing it from breathing, hence all the damp underneath.
That dampness in the engine bay might be from battery acid. Thinking it should be scrubbed with soap soda water to neutralize the acid.
You definitely are working your butt off. 😊🤗 Kathy
Another productive day 😊. Well done. I know it's a huge job, but at least stripped back like it us, you have, as you say, the opportunity to paint up the engine bay ready for the engine again and it'll not only look smart, but it will BE smart too 😊
The trick is good degreasing then hopefully everything will stick and last
Puppy training pads work as well as nappies. Probably cheaper also.
Loving the daily vlogs again. Looking forward to seeing more. Keep up the great work mate. 👍🏼
He needs the money as was sacked !😂
What’s funny about that then 😡
That’s really not funny…..!
Thanks mate - I’m enjoying doing them like this again
I’ve been watching your videos from the start. The whole narrowboat life looks amazing to me. So I left the Royal Navy after 24 years yesterday, my house is sold so once that goes through I’ll be boat shopping. Hope to see you on the waterways someday. 👍🏼
Your thumbnail reminds me of that cute gorilla/orangutan selfie pic. At least he/she was smiling. Keep up the good work!
Hi James, don't bin that Mikuni, even the wee fuel pump new is £150 or something...
I’m not binning it at all - it’s got value I know
Love it. Good work mate.
Looks like that engine bay will come up really well and hopefully will give you extra storage for your outdoor kit. Definitely helps not having the engine and all the gear in there so you can fully treat and paint it up before the engine is ready to go back in. You are really working hard and it’s amazing how much it has changed since it was delivered. Keep going James you’ve got this 🤗
Yeah that engine bay will be great by the time the vetus goes back in - I’m really looking forward to painting the engine
nice work looking good keep it up
I would guess that puppy pads would be cheaper than nappies, and probably do just as good a job absorbing liquids.
When re-laying the floor, the foil would offer some insulation, but a rubber underfloor over the foil would add both some more insulation and make the floor quieter.
Just about to start this same job on mine in the morning (the engine bay)… Think my lump is sitting in even more crud than yours…! Glad it wasn’t too bad of a job for you.
Would be interested to know about the floor paint and how that works out… keep us posted.
Yep you’ll kept posted alright. Use a mask mate as it’s horrid down there - and gloves - and ideally someone else’s arms
Well done mike, keeping our boy well and fed :D
Great to see you making good progress, so much knowledge from restoring Sloe Patrol being put to use, it feels like you're finding this one less daunting from the videos 👍
Lol great job using the diapers Mr Dad!
With you all the way!
Bilge paint and other metal coatings? Tractor paint is tough, thick and cheap. No primer needed in most cases.
Hi mate loving the daily uploads. Couldn't buy that night heater off you ? The one in the engine bay.
Go, James, go! 🎉
Hi James, let me know what size your bow doors measure as we have a set of doors we don't need if they fit they are yours if you would like them 👍
Theire is a point of attention needed on the lower connection of the right skin-tank. I think, it needed some some welding repair.
Top work again James
Great video. Wish I had your energy wow full steam ahead. 😅
Cheers me friend
Looking good mate, its all there, just needs your finesse! is that an ecoflow fridge I saw when you were having your lunch? loving the daily updates just like the old days. Great to see you doing a build again
Hey James, loving the channel. Keep up the hard work. Reckon you should get some "let's get cracking" merchandise.
Ah now there’s an idea
I’m impressed with what you got finished today. The boards came up easily. Engine bilge looked like alit if work. But you got it sorted out quickly. Looks like a lot of space down there. Your lunch looked delicious. What marina are you at. Looking for it on Google Earth. I think you mentioned Watford but not sure I heard correctly.
@@IDKline Thank You!
@@IDKline I’m still working on that one.😂
@@IDKlineerrr stalker alert
@@IDKline between Greehill and Helmsdale Scotland.
Hi I'll have the heater if still going cheers.
Gonna replace the engine mounts? Might as well while the engine is out, generally a pita otherwise.
Might as well do the spiders on the prop shaft while he's about it. 😉
@@sarkybugger5009 true that
@@EeeDee1 They've all been marinating in battery acid for years. 😁
@@sarkybugger5009 correct, that prompted my comment
We’re good point
I’ll ask the oracle tomorrow when I see him - he’ll probably say nah they’re fine
Any plans to get it surveyed? Just for your info?
that looks like a simmons you had for lunch there... their sausage rolls are banging!
It was and you’re right - they are banging. The kids they employ aren’t the finest sandwich makers though, all the stuff in the middle with little care to ingredient distribution throughout the sandwich. I asked for cress and she needed to consult a colleague. Good bread though. Average selection of crisps and hellishly overpriced cakes.
There - that’s my opinion. I’m a Wenzels man. I’m going to suggest they open a store in Croxley and hustle simmonds
James r you sure the water is not coming from the corner of the door frame
I’m loving every second of this ! I wish I could help you but I hate cameras, I live in Yorkshire and I work full time ! Lol.
Question for you james, when project 57/58 is complete what happens to poor sloe patrol ???😢😢😢
Decent enough reasons !!
Errr the rather sad news is the sloe patrol would most likely be sold to fund the purchase of this boat. That’s my deal with the owner.
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt well that will be a very sad day 😕 but you’ve got a better boat for you and the kids ! X
Might be a silly question, but is there a drain or something for the gutters or channels that the engine hatches sit in?
Is the Mikuni going spare? I have one that needs fixing so would like to make a working one. Great vids as usual.
What did i miss why another boat?
I needed more space and an opportunity came along. I still have and live on sloe patrol I’m just doing this up and will live on this one soon
I did a job from a concrete wagon to a Narrow boat in oxford and yes it was tight in the boat yard/ to the boat shame I had no camas lol thay only wanted 1 or 2 meters concert in the front part of the boat, as it was a house boat later so you no
Just remember in the engine bay is a area that when you paint it will be a low oxygen area!
Use a fan to move fumes out to be safe!
jeeeeeez!
Will you put rust conversion on before priming and painting?
Maybe if I can sneak it in under Ralph’s nose as he is well against that stuff. The best way is to fully grind back to bright steel and then just red oxide and paint. BUT theres no way I’m going to grind it all the way back that far so yes I will be using tried and tested vactan on the entire bilge late at night so I don’t get caught !!!!
👍
Can we help you rename her when its done?
I’m all ears
That sounds a good name James! Ha ha
good vid thanks l,ee
In what year was the boat manufactured?
Records say 2003
What do you use to do your thumbnail captions?
Thumbnail maker app on iPhone
💜💙💚
You clearly have never had to un-block the valve on a marine heads if you think cleaning up an engine bay is the worst marine job you will ever have to tackle James!
Four words: Treat for Diesel Bug.
Gas and diesel degrade into gooey syrup when sitting stagnant, undisturbed and unreplenished by new fuel.
Onward!
The chap is coming tomorrow to sort all that for me
I bet you are sleeping like a baby at night James!
A horrible job cleaning the engine bay but you must have been pleased it was empty.
Don't worry no doubt you will get a new heater and engine plus eco flow as per normal all youtubers get everything free
@@IDKline😂
You’re watching RUclips for free
A lot off work on your own !!!
👍👌❤️🇨🇦,
Could have saved yourself the drama…. Plug all the holes and inlets to the engine bay… pour molasses mixed with water and let it do its thing for month.. work on other stuff and come back to the bay.. pump out the slush and you will find the job is done properly
Except Ralph needs me gone in half that time with engine back in the boat
@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt I see way too many of these boats half done and this will come back to bite… from what I saw your problems still exist with rust so it will be interesting to see this project in a year or two… Rust waits for no man and is the enemy of those who run out of time to treat the issue
Well done James love watching your videos bro from day one with slo patrol to the present video s great new boat can't wait to see the end result s all the best buddy daz norman