It is so happy to see such a sunny woman ☀️ She created a very cozy place for the family. But the main thing is. She fills this house with her inner light and beauty.
She is such a delightful person with her constant little bits of laughter, standing and jumping on her bed, and giving a tour that also includes jumping and reaching to show the height of the boat! Her children must find it magical to have their very own bunks on a boat! I am very impressed by the life she chose and the cost she was able to build it with. A wonderful video!
Quite expensive to run. There's plenty of space for more solar panels. Just get more battery capacity. A large power station would be a good investment instead of spending money on diesel
Hardly stress free! Always lots to do. Do you have to take your toilet to a pump out? Navigate frozen muddy paths to get to the roads in Winter? Worry about who’s on the tow path late at night? And yes, there are some strange people on the canal; at some point most people mooring on the towpath suffer vandalism. I love the canal, but let’s not get too carried away with some romantic idealism. And Winter on the canal can be hard graft! Fine if you’re in the safety of a marina, with electric link up and water - but that’s expensive, and so are residential moorings - with or without link ups.
Indeed, it's not a narrowboat. It's too wide to fit in most of the canals in the UK. Worth the trade off though. Wider boats are more stable in the water. Narrowboats rock from side to side easily.
What a wonderful and refreshing young lady. Congratulations for creating a soulful environment for you and your children. Good for you Jen. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Yeah and apparently the kids like jumping up and down on her bed.. No wonder with the size of theirs- smaller than single width. 😮 what about as they grow up? Thats not a good environment for kids to grow up in !? A tight space like that. While mums got half the boat. Seems like it's all about her . And all of the pervy commenters reinforced that. 😂😂😂😂
How beautiful! The boat is certainly a reflection of her tranquility and serene beauty. I admire her courage and determination to make this dream come to life for her and her children. It’s certainly a childhood experience that they will cherish. A positive attitude is a must when forging a very different lifestyle and she has that in spades! Thank you for sharing! ♥️
I build a bus and lived accross Europe in it for a few years wonderful times. It is back in the UK now as I donated it to a friend, someone else is enjoying it now. Mercedes Vario 4.2L diesel
Jen is such a lovely, nice and wonderful lady, who is also multi-talented, imaginative and enterprising too. She has made the boat into a lovely, cosy, homely and marvellous place to live. Well done and total credit to her. 👏 I wish her and her family, all the very best. 🤞❤️😊
Everything about this raises my spirits, the beautiful location, the amazing canal boat, and of course this lady is delightful in every way, just amazing!
A box fan blowing the hot air from the stove down the hallway towards the bedrooms would solve the cold issue, plus you need ventilation and heat in all areas to prevent mold. People would argue the fan is too cold in the winter, but when there’s heat being blown from the hot stove it isn’t cold. I found that out when I had baseboard heating, my box fan was running and the heat circulated around my apartment very quickly. Another tip is to use slow cookers in the winter as they kick out an amazing amount of heat into a small area when you’re making homemade soups and stews etc.
Don’t forget that anything that runs down the generator or other fuel very quickly is a no, unless you’re paying for a residential mooring ( rare and expensive) with a hook up.
You can make a generator really quiet on the water run the exhaust down in the water like the others You mean you can still burn coal somewhere in the world😮😮😮 shes pretty 😍
@@newton18311unfortunately I find that difficult to believe, This summer i was talking to a gentleman from Yorkshire on holiday with inlaws at their "retirement cottage" which was transported there on the back of a lorry complete and in my eyes a "portacabin" with painted on brickwork all for £300,000! He got in Yorkshire for the same money 3 bedroom 3 garage and many acres of land and was horrified that they couldn't see it was a PORTACABIN
Why do you insist on telling people they need there own channel just leave them alone some people don't want there personal stuff on youtube and not everybody likes the internet she's literally a gypsy what part of that don't you understand
in the summer it looks like paradise, but through the winter the boat is cold and condensation is a constant worry, i lived on a canal boat on the grand union for two years, and waking up in winter with the outside temperature at --10C / 14F, and the inside temperature was --5C / 23F, with as she said ice on the inside of the windows, is not so much fun. and yes, it was fully insulated, but with half the boat sitting in cold water you find the insulation doesn't help.
Yes, books, clothes and soft furnishings can get damp. And mooring is becoming increasingly impossible - much more bureaucratic on the canals than it used to be… we continually cruised, too. Wardens used to turn a blind eye to you staying in one place for a while, but now they’re hot on your trail. Beautiful in the Summer, but cold overnight in the Winter, and moorings near shops and facilities are increasingly hard to find. Barney used to be our coal man on the Grand Union - dropping off our coal as he came through on his traditional working barge. You have to be pretty reliant on having some knowledge of boat mechanics, and be prepared to cycle or walk everywhere. Most canal boats are FAR narrower than this wide beam! A beautiful looking boat. So well thought out. I wonder how she manages to continuously cruise and get the kids to the same school - that must be a big issue…
Properly insulated with spray foam and closed cell foam combination, with double or triple glazed windows, ducted diesel heater to pull the moisture out and heat the air she’d have no problem.
I love it as well but the location gives me the heebies. I don't know anything about the area she is living in but something equivalent in the U.S. would have roving bands of homeless and miscreants camping around. I wouldn't feel safe without multiple guard dogs, weapons, and perhaps a locked dock area separate from the road.
@@teesmith501 I’ve moored on the Grand Union many, many times. Yes, you’re right, it can be risky. There are some strange characters on the canal. I wouldn’t want to be moored up alone. Rubbish can be an issue, as can vandalism. You have to approach getting a narrow boat very carefully. Much better as weekend retreats out of town, than full time homes. Especially with kids. You’re moored on a public right of way - most people use the towpaths to walk their dogs and go for a stroll, but you need to be on the alert.
Jen knew every answer including specifications,timings, rules and regulations, she could do Mastermind. Great light hearted presentation and looks a million dollars. Perfect 10 .
Yes I got totally distracted cause she’s not only beautiful in the traditional sense but more importantly she’s extremely attractive. Next time best to get an ugly male guide like me so people concentrate on your video 😂😂
Very stunning canal boat. It's very well decorated and you can definitely see that it has a woman's touch to the home. This is a really nice boat that has a well thought out floorplan. I really like the openness of the boat. Thanks for the tour.
I sold my 3 bed house 18 months ago (only me all alone lol ) and was going to buy a (used) boat . anything I have ever bought i always thoroughly research first, running cost of a boat are a lot more than the 2 bed apartment I eventually opted for, even though it was very dated being a handyman/painter and decorator I fully refurbished it , using expensive fixtures and spent £10k including all new furniture (kitchen is only 5 cabinets but was over £3k with everything else ) . my apartment is 35 years old and part of an over 55`s complex of 25 units it was up for £30k+, I offered £35k cash it was much much cheaper than a boat lol
Why am I not surprised that Jen is a massage therapist and Yoga teacher..?? She is a total radiation of peace and joy with such a calming soul and aura..can literally feel it through the screen here 😊
Truly, a one of a kind narrow boat. Very spacious, wonderful interior, gorgeous kitchen. The interior colors are easily pleasing to the eyes. This lady is very talented and has a keen eye for detail. I would like to see more of her own adventures in the future.
They wouldn’t give her a mortgage, so she’s like “Ok watch this. I’ll spend all the money you didn’t want from me (probably 1/3 of what they would have taken from her in fees, principal, etc) and own my own home in less than a year.”
I know. It's time lending institutions start recognizing alternate forms of dwelling as permanent homes! Hats off to this young lady for not letting it stop her!
These are not uncommon the Netherlands, this brings back childhood memories of visiting family. So much joy radiating from Jen such a delightful video, thank you!
This is my 34th year living on a boat. I would venture that this lady didn't build it in such a short period of time,but paid others to do the work to her design. The lack of adequate heating in her bed cabin shows this. All around a very good job visually and a good balance of family/workspace.
@@worldsend69 to claim another's skills as your own because you had a means of exchange to do so is unfortunately the way of the world. The company that built the hull was quick to point out they did so. As I stated,the part she did was very good and it achieved her overall goal. I would be interested to know if she gave the station and lofting plans to the hull builder.
I have several wealthy friends who do this all the time. They buy a house, pay a builder to do a ton of work (funded with inheritances usually), then explain to everyone how "we knocked the kitchen through, we installed a shower room, we did this, we did that" etc and act like it's all down to their genius and hard work when they sell the house for a massive profit.
@@TheSpoovy it's an annoying form of plagiarism. It gets worse when they give spurious change orders, expect the changes for no extra charge and then criticize the results. This was one reason I gave up remodeling houses and building land cabinets. Then I gave up land living altogether. Repairing antique wooden boats was more profitable with less argument. With those skills I adapted door and cabinet skills to boats. Now I'm among a small group of cranky old skilled craftsmen who have lunch together and bemoan the loss of various body parts! 🙂
Everything is gorgeous. When we lived in England, we spent as much time as possible renting longboats. There's such a beautiful camaraderie on the rivers. I adored it. You've designed and built the perfect vessel. That you enjoy it is so obvious.
With such a big roof space you could have a gutter to collect rainwater, pass it through a simple filter and use it for the washing machine. Maybe a small everhot heater for your bedroom too. We have one, its great. Lovely boat.
That’s a nice cosy and comfortable looking home. It was a breath of fresh air with this lovely lady telling us all about her boat and showing us around it.
She's a lovely person and her boat is gorgeous! Good for her. I think I'd have had underfloor heating if that was an option. I know from mates who've lived on boats for periods they can get very cold in winter!
The kitchen looks amazing and there is loads of space. Unbelievable transformation as soon as you walk inside. It takes great ambition to pull this off so hats off to them. Well deserved to her and her family all the best to them.
What a great canal boat you built, Jen, she is gorgeous!! I've lived on a 43 ft. Viking aft cabin for 13 years now, and it's amazing how little you need to live aboard. Good on ya Jen, for discovering this lifestyle!!
Jen is super organised which is perfect for living on a boat, I lived on a boat for a few years and was ready for a house as my husband is not an organised neat person...What a beautiful home she has made. Gorgeous kitchen and bathroom! Her bedroom with the door outside is gorgeous.
you have a very nice craft. i have an ocean-going trawler taught myself and am very happy with my life also, I just feel living on a boat is simply another way of life you either hate it or love it
If only we could get men to not have glasses, or poofy hair, or no tan. If only our selfish lists exist. I promise you she is not perfect. This is advertising as well.
Ice on the inside of the windows. That takes me back. What a delightful lady. I wonder what will happen when the children get a little older. Their bedrooms seem a trifle small for teenagers.
Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful boat. I have lived aboard a semi trad narrowboat for fourteen years , but feel I'm getting too old now, finding things hard work. A fantastic job you are doing Jen.
Came across your channel totally by accident and love the tour of your house boat!You have so much personality and seem so happy!Always wanted to go to England as my grandmother was born in Yorkshire!
Amazing boat. She did a really nice job designing the inside. She seems like a very happy, bubbly person, so clearly the boat suits her purposes very well. So I'm hoping she manages to come up with a solution to help warm that master bedroom, I'm sure there's a practical solution that'll work.
That boat is huge, she has made it into a beautiful home. I’m sure her kids love the lifestyle, I seen on Instagram where her boy and her where exploring having a wonderful time.
This place is awesome! I love it, the layout, bathroom, kitchen, decks, tons of space, the floors are super cool, and she’s so capable, sunny, and creative. She’s smart , practical, and used her money wisely. I’m sure it’s worth way more now than when she bought it. ❤️😊. Go girl!
Fantastic boat! I would suggest attaching a water tank to the burner which is hooked up to the radiators, that way the boat will get some heat when the burner is going. It probably won't be a huge amount of heat but it would certainly keep the chill off in the winter.
Its looks very nice. There is a huge amount of space on the roof and those solar panels are tiny. A few much bigger ones would likely mean that she wouldn't need to run the engine during winter as much. I wonder how well the boat was insulated as well - maybe better insulation would result in a more comfortable space for a larger amount of the year.
@@redwolfexr Diesel heaters are expensive to run though, and depending on mooring location, diesel may well not be accessible very easily. Solar panels are a great idea, although vandalism on the towpaths is unfortunately always an issue…
@@Chanel95-d6u depends on your definition of expensive. Diesel is much cheaper than propane for pure heating. More importantly you heat the smallest area you can. Even a blanket wall holds in a ton of heat.
@@redwolfexr Yes, have used a blanket wall - it’s amazing how much difference blankets or thick curtains can make. I can’t comment on the propane/ diesel options as I haven’t looked into propane, except for hot water and cooking.Theres always something more to learn…
I love it, the way she maximized her space without over doing it while accommodating everyone ws perfect! The flow of the boat is amazing! The best house I’ve ever seen!
My narrowboat build lists includes a heating coil around the chimney of the stove that would pump water around underfloor heating. Heat the entire boat with the stove.
@@Falney Interesting idea. Never come across it. Obviously you’ve got water tank, motor and batteries beneath the floor, so is that really possible? Do you know anyone who’s done it?
@Chanel95-d6u you would only really need some sort of expansion tank, a really small one would suffice. But I've not seen it done. I think the stumbling block would be insulation.
@ Thanks for reply! You read my mind, given bottom of boat is obviously coldest. Interesting idea though - boaters are always looking for the next innovation for heating. You could be on to something…
What a gorgeous boat! Jen is such a lovely positive lady. Thank you for sharing this tour of her amazing home. Didn't know a narrow boat could be this big.
I like her style--of dressing, decor, etc. Interesting way to live. Sounds like the heat is the only problem, even though she doesn't seem to mind. There must be a way to improve it...
Well... obviously she didn't. But she chose the layout and it works for her so, job done. Putting two hours on the engine every day is a bad plan in the long run. I don't know why she thinks generators are noisy... buy a Honda and point it away from the boat and other boaters. Much quieter... no vibration in the boat and far less depreciation/maintenance.
No!! She sure as hell did NOT build all the boat herself. The hull was already built. And you really don't know how much of the interior she has done. You only know what she has said.
Jesus she's gorgeous 😮❤ 😅😅😅 very nice home too! - it'd be really easy to put a second smaller pot belly stove somewhere in her bedroom for the really cold parts of the winter - I'm sure the heat meeting from both ends would make living on there much more comfortable
It is so happy to see such a sunny woman ☀️ She created a very cozy place for the family. But the main thing is. She fills this house with her inner light and beauty.
If she has "inner beauty" it is because she has returned to the father.
She’s on meds 😮😂
@@David-cm4ok 😂😅 Noooo!!
She is definitely a free spirit, works for some not for everyone, glad she is happy ❤
I liked she wasn't all tattooed up like Popeye
She is such a delightful person with her constant little bits of laughter, standing and jumping on her bed, and giving a tour that also includes jumping and reaching to show the height of the boat! Her children must find it magical to have their very own bunks on a boat! I am very impressed by the life she chose and the cost she was able to build it with. A wonderful video!
Quite expensive to run. There's plenty of space for more solar panels. Just get more battery capacity. A large power station would be a good investment instead of spending money on diesel
@@jampam-jf8mtI'm assuming she got a sweet divorce settlement from some rich guy 🤑🫥👀
Where's your husband?????
😂😂😂😂😂@donfss5088
@donfss5088 She gives massages .With happy endings ?
I love everything about her and her houseboat! What a simple, debt free, stress free life…
Never owned a boat have ya... certainly not stress free lol
Hardly stress free! Always lots to do. Do you have to take your toilet to a pump out? Navigate frozen muddy paths to get to the roads in Winter? Worry about who’s on the tow path late at night? And yes, there are some strange people on the canal; at some point most people mooring on the towpath suffer vandalism. I love the canal, but let’s not get too carried away with some romantic idealism. And Winter on the canal can be hard graft!
Fine if you’re in the safety of a marina, with electric link up and water - but that’s expensive, and so are residential moorings - with or without link ups.
Actually own 2 at the moment. Sounds like you need to up the dose on your medication, really isn’t stressful at all.
Yeah, I get that…all part of the deal. Just pay the marina price…stress free. If you think the marina is expensive, make more money.
All relative I guess.
This is not a narrow boat, this is a house in the water....what a lovely boat...!!!!
Indeed, it's not a narrowboat. It's too wide to fit in most of the canals in the UK. Worth the trade off though. Wider boats are more stable in the water. Narrowboats rock from side to side easily.
@@tonyhawk123I like the rocking motion 😁
"Widebeam" would be the correct terminology, as opposed to narrowboat.
@@notneeded1- You’ve already said this a couple of times. 🙄 Get new material, FFS!
@@madeleinerose7090 And tell him to stop giving his own comments a thumbs up.
What an angel she is. She is warmer and brighter than sun.
How impressive this lovely lady created a beautiful home for herself and her children. Way to go lady 👍❤️
She is just delightful. Lovely lass. Much appreciate the video! Best wishes to her on her travels.
What a wonderful and refreshing young lady. Congratulations for creating a soulful environment for you and your children. Good for you Jen. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
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Shes a divorce, and a selfish single mom, pretty but garbage, and shes hit the wall, hardly a young woman lol
Seeing her bedroom with all the cool features after the kids cramped quarters…
Yeah and apparently the kids like jumping up and down on her bed.. No wonder with the size of theirs- smaller than single width. 😮 what about as they grow up? Thats not a good environment for kids to grow up in !? A tight space like that. While mums got half the boat.
Seems like it's all about her .
And all of the pervy commenters reinforced that. 😂😂😂😂
Glad it's not just me who thinks the kids got shafted in the design phase 😅
That’s a reeves boat. I thank you as I built it glad to see her still beautiful as the day it was built from flat steel
Mr Reeves
This boat is a credit to your skill and workmanship. Built to last
How much did you charge, did you just do the boat….
Wow a credit to you sir. She's a beauty. 👍
@@AbbeysArtPrints In the video- she said around 80-90 k
It's amazing ☘️💚
How beautiful! The boat is certainly a reflection of her tranquility and serene beauty. I admire her courage and determination to make this dream come to life for her and her children. It’s certainly a childhood experience that they will cherish. A positive attitude is a must when forging a very different lifestyle and she has that in spades! Thank you for sharing! ♥️
Damn nice boat and if she comes with it, wonderful life ahead
She has made that boat look amazing.. and homely.. such a beautiful person too.
I'm building buses now, but would LOVE to build a house boat like this. This is one of the best boats I've ever seen.
😮 Very impressive 😅I salute you 🙏
That's impressive, you should do a bus conversion, seen a tiny house bus before looked ao cool
I build a bus and lived accross Europe in it for a few years wonderful times. It is back in the UK now as I donated it to a friend, someone else is enjoying it now. Mercedes Vario 4.2L diesel
You should post videos!
@@cookiepietoday I get lost in the work, and forget about filming. I've tried before, but all I got was some timelapse footage.
This is so beautiful!
She certainly had a vision and she is a vision of beauty herself !!!! Absolutely beautiful boat and absolutely beautiful woman !!!!!
And single by the sound of it.
Now's your chance Dog!
Quality sexy woman ♥️💓@@seeharvester
Probably ate the ex up for a heft divorce settlement from the sounds of it..paying bills with yoga and child support.
Jen is such a lovely, nice and wonderful lady, who is also multi-talented, imaginative and enterprising too. She has made the boat into a lovely, cosy, homely and marvellous place to live. Well done and total credit to her. 👏 I wish her and her family, all the very best. 🤞❤️😊
Everything about this raises my spirits, the beautiful location, the amazing canal boat, and of course this lady is delightful in every way, just amazing!
boat house is like little paradise on the earth.
this is all until thousands of mosquitoes fly to you and after that you will be robbed by migrants))
@@alext1467 what ever the circumstances s are beauti is always beauty you should keep in mind rose plant.
not in that climate
A box fan blowing the hot air from the stove down the hallway towards the bedrooms would solve the cold issue, plus you need ventilation and heat in all areas to prevent mold. People would argue the fan is too cold in the winter, but when there’s heat being blown from the hot stove it isn’t cold. I found that out when I had baseboard heating, my box fan was running and the heat circulated around my apartment very quickly. Another tip is to use slow cookers in the winter as they kick out an amazing amount of heat into a small area when you’re making homemade soups and stews etc.
Would this work? ruclips.net/video/KyiUpFjwtlU/видео.html
Sorry but your comment is null and avoid as you are MANSPLAINING..................
Get another stove for the bedroom.
Don’t forget that anything that runs down the generator or other fuel very quickly is a no, unless you’re paying for a residential mooring ( rare and expensive) with a hook up.
You can make a generator really quiet on the water run the exhaust down in the water like the others
You mean you can still burn coal somewhere in the world😮😮😮 shes pretty 😍
She is an encouragement..she is intelligent and living the life she wanted to.. wonderful
im my world intelligent ppl don`t surpass protecting footwear just for ideological purposes, lol
She seems like such a kind and humble person who appreciates her lovely home on the water. Looks so amazing on the inside! Awesome job! Love her.....
The husband must have been a fool to let her get away.
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@@recodegamesstudiohow many water gypsies do you know? Shes gorgeous 😍
@@recodegamesstudio Incel.
She got a stunning home for under £100,000! Fair play. It’s gorgeous.
you could buy a farm in Lincolnshire for that.
She's pretty gorgeous too.❤❤😍
@@newton18311unfortunately I find that difficult to believe, This summer i was talking to a gentleman from Yorkshire on holiday with inlaws at their "retirement cottage" which was transported there on the back of a lorry complete and in my eyes a "portacabin" with painted on brickwork all for £300,000! He got in Yorkshire for the same money 3 bedroom 3 garage and many acres of land and was horrified that they couldn't see it was a PORTACABIN
@@newton18311 wow could u
Down south can't even get a flat for that price. I had to live on boat or be homeless
No. She bought a boat.
Jen, you are a beautiful person physically, mentally and spiritually. I wish you the utmost of warmth in the winter.
Wow. What an incredible boat. This woman is an absolute delight and definately needs her own channel.
Why do you insist on telling people they need there own channel just leave them alone some people don't want there personal stuff on youtube and not everybody likes the internet she's literally a gypsy what part of that don't you understand
I love this boat! And she is so knowledgeable about the boat! She is such a lovely person. Great personality.
Hello @debraboyea7776 I'm impressed with your comment, What part of the world are you from?.. Costachel.
Her little giggle is adorable.
in the summer it looks like paradise, but through the winter the boat is cold and condensation is a constant worry, i lived on a canal boat on the grand union for two years, and waking up in winter with the outside temperature at --10C / 14F, and the inside temperature was --5C / 23F, with as she said ice on the inside of the windows, is not so much fun. and yes, it was fully insulated, but with half the boat sitting in cold water you find the insulation doesn't help.
Yes, books, clothes and soft furnishings can get damp.
And mooring is becoming increasingly impossible - much more bureaucratic on the canals than it used to be… we continually cruised, too. Wardens used to turn a blind eye to you staying in one place for a while, but now they’re hot on your trail.
Beautiful in the Summer, but cold overnight in the Winter, and moorings near shops and facilities are increasingly hard to find.
Barney used to be our coal man on the Grand Union - dropping off our coal as he came through on his traditional working barge.
You have to be pretty reliant on having some knowledge of boat mechanics, and be prepared to cycle or walk everywhere.
Most canal boats are FAR narrower than this wide beam!
A beautiful looking boat. So well thought out.
I wonder how she manages to continuously cruise and get the kids to the same school - that must be a big issue…
I think she said 32km a year, roughly 20 miles would be a challenge
What a beautiful lady❤
@@Chanel95-d6u school , schmool
Properly insulated with spray foam and closed cell foam combination, with double or triple glazed windows, ducted diesel heater to pull the moisture out and heat the air she’d have no problem.
What a beautiful woman and a beautiful lifestyle living on this boat, Jen designed it to her needs and did a great job!
Nice boat, nice life! The talk about the cold winters makes me shiver!
I love this boat. Much larger than a tiny house and fully equipped. The kitchen is huge. Congrats!!!
Agreed
I love it as well but the location gives me the heebies. I don't know anything about the area she is living in but something equivalent in the U.S. would have roving bands of homeless and miscreants camping around. I wouldn't feel safe without multiple guard dogs, weapons, and perhaps a locked dock area separate from the road.
@@teesmith501 I’ve moored on the Grand Union many, many times. Yes, you’re right, it can be risky. There are some strange characters on the canal. I wouldn’t want to be moored up alone. Rubbish can be an issue, as can vandalism. You have to approach getting a narrow boat very carefully. Much better as weekend retreats out of town, than full time homes. Especially with kids. You’re moored on a public right of way - most people use the towpaths to walk their dogs and go for a stroll, but you need to be on the alert.
Jen knew every answer including specifications,timings, rules and regulations, she could do Mastermind. Great light hearted presentation and looks a million dollars. Perfect 10 .
Yes I got totally distracted cause she’s not only beautiful in the traditional sense but more importantly she’s extremely attractive. Next time best to get an ugly male guide like me so people concentrate on your video 😂😂
Jen is adorable and so is her home, love and as much peace as possible .
What a lovely charming lady Jen is, bringing her kid's up good and living her life.
What a breath of fresh air and joy she is. Good luck to her.
I wake up to fresh air living in a house and a cup coffee.
@@joaquimrodriguez8961 And a freezing V .;-)
Such an amazing woman, independent resourceful and free 😍
Very stunning canal boat. It's very well decorated and you can definitely see that it has a woman's touch to the home. This is a really nice boat that has a well thought out floorplan. I really like the openness of the boat. Thanks for the tour.
What a fab home, well done . It isn't as cheap as some people think living the boat life .
I sold my 3 bed house 18 months ago (only me all alone lol ) and was going to buy a (used) boat . anything I have ever bought i always thoroughly research first, running cost of a boat are a lot more than the 2 bed apartment I eventually opted for, even though it was very dated being a handyman/painter and decorator I fully refurbished it , using expensive fixtures and spent £10k including all new furniture (kitchen is only 5 cabinets but was over £3k with everything else ) . my apartment is 35 years old and part of an over 55`s complex of 25 units it was up for £30k+, I offered £35k cash it was much much cheaper than a boat lol
Why am I not surprised that Jen is a massage therapist and Yoga teacher..??
She is a total radiation of peace and joy with such a calming soul and aura..can literally feel it through the screen here 😊
Hats off to you for creating such a cool floating home . Nicely decorated too. Cool girl.
Truly, a one of a kind narrow boat. Very spacious, wonderful interior, gorgeous kitchen. The interior colors are easily pleasing to the eyes. This lady is very talented and has a keen eye for detail. I would like to see more of her own adventures in the future.
Wide beam not narrow Boat
It´s so nice to see someone managing to create a healthy lifestyle in the cracy world we are born into.
They wouldn’t give her a mortgage, so she’s like “Ok watch this. I’ll spend all the money you didn’t want from me (probably 1/3 of what they would have taken from her in fees, principal, etc) and own my own home in less than a year.”
Mic drop!
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I know. It's time lending institutions start recognizing alternate forms of dwelling as permanent homes! Hats off to this young lady for not letting it stop her!
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It's bigger than my house!
These are not uncommon the Netherlands, this brings back childhood memories of visiting family.
So much joy radiating from Jen such a delightful video, thank you!
I agree it's so nice fun free ....the way humans should be
She seems like a gem. Blessings to her and her family x
This is my 34th year living on a boat. I would venture that this lady didn't build it in such a short period of time,but paid others to do the work to her design. The lack of adequate heating in her bed cabin shows this.
All around a very good job visually and a good balance of family/workspace.
@@worldsend69 to claim another's skills as your own because you had a means of exchange to do so is unfortunately the way of the world. The company that built the hull was quick to point out they did so. As I stated,the part she did was very good and it achieved her overall goal. I would be interested to know if she gave the station and lofting plans to the hull builder.
I have several wealthy friends who do this all the time. They buy a house, pay a builder to do a ton of work (funded with inheritances usually), then explain to everyone how "we knocked the kitchen through, we installed a shower room, we did this, we did that" etc and act like it's all down to their genius and hard work when they sell the house for a massive profit.
@@TheSpoovy it's an annoying form of plagiarism. It gets worse when they give spurious change orders, expect the changes for no extra charge and then criticize the results. This was one reason I gave up remodeling houses and building land cabinets. Then I gave up land living altogether.
Repairing antique wooden boats was more profitable with less argument. With those skills I adapted door and cabinet skills to boats. Now I'm among a small group of cranky old skilled craftsmen who have lunch together and bemoan the loss of various body parts! 🙂
Everything is gorgeous. When we lived in England, we spent as much time as possible renting longboats. There's such a beautiful camaraderie on the rivers. I adored it. You've designed and built the perfect vessel. That you enjoy it is so obvious.
Hello @ritamariekelley4077 I'm impressed with your comment, What part of the world are you from?.. Costachel.
Thank you for sharing the video of your charming home
Stunning home...a floating london apartment, beautifully decorated ...with everything on-board.. well done, young lady,👏👏🍻
With such a big roof space you could have a gutter to collect rainwater, pass it through a simple filter and use it for the washing machine. Maybe a small everhot heater for your bedroom too. We have one, its great. Lovely boat.
How much does it cost for your everhot i would like one but with the cost of electricity
Gutters would effect the width in the locks I would think.
what a refreshing happy soul,,, she is beautifully happy and very healthy, and her smile says a thousand words
That’s a nice cosy and comfortable looking home. It was a breath of fresh air with this lovely lady telling us all about her boat and showing us around it.
Except it's too cold in the winter. Better heating system required
She's a lovely person and her boat is gorgeous! Good for her. I think I'd have had underfloor heating if that was an option. I know from mates who've lived on boats for periods they can get very cold in winter!
What a awesome creation well done . Lovely lady ❤
She might consider a few fans for the top of the wood/coal stove to circulate the heat aft. Great build-out on that floating palace.
WHAT a spectacular boat designed and created with such inspiration and practicality. Quite a feat. It is exquisite. What a lovely life.
The kitchen looks amazing and there is loads of space. Unbelievable transformation as soon as you walk inside. It takes great ambition to pull this off so hats off to them. Well deserved to her and her family all the best to them.
What a great canal boat you built, Jen, she is gorgeous!! I've lived on a 43 ft. Viking aft cabin for 13 years now, and it's amazing how little you need to live aboard. Good on ya Jen, for discovering this lifestyle!!
Jen is super organised which is perfect for living on a boat, I lived on a boat for a few years and was ready for a house as my husband is not an organised neat person...What a beautiful home she has made. Gorgeous kitchen and bathroom! Her bedroom with the door outside is gorgeous.
The most beautiful and spacious boat house i have ever seen in my life❤
Beautiful boat, I would be tempted to put a second wood burner in the main bedroom if they're space 😊
heat up easy
Wow ! What a beautiful boat. Very nicely decorated and spacious.
What a lovely home you have created for you and your children. I am beyond impressed.
wow the boat is so loverly the way its fitted out ..and so well planned ..respect to the young lady for doing what most people would be scared to do..
you have a very nice craft. i have an ocean-going trawler taught myself and am very happy with my life also, I just feel living on a boat is simply another way of life you either hate it or love it
Most refreshing thing I’ve seen for a while, beautiful boat, genuine person, absolutely lovely.
Jen, you really built a great life for yourself! What a wonderful way to live, work and grow! Cheers
I would like a wife like her - beautiful, smart, fun, neat and clean, healthy and fit. Wishing her and her family blessings.
If only we could get men to not have glasses, or poofy hair, or no tan. If only our selfish lists exist. I promise you she is not perfect. This is advertising as well.
@@user-cg3rq4jq6m U must be a jealous catty woman or a man who does not like the ladies lol
@@user-cg3rq4jq6myou seem a very negative person…something she is clearly not.
Ice on the inside of the windows. That takes me back. What a delightful lady. I wonder what will happen when the children get a little older. Their bedrooms seem a trifle small for teenagers.
Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful boat. I have lived aboard a semi trad narrowboat for fourteen years , but feel I'm getting too old now, finding things hard work. A fantastic job you are doing Jen.
Yes, there comes a time. Sadly I’m off the canal. Miss it every day. But hard work.
that barge is wider than most canals,, what a beautiful thing!
What an extraordinary young lady, I have nothing but admiration for her.
Beautiful home!
wow that widebeam layout design and colours are beautiful
Came across your channel totally by accident and love the tour of your house boat!You have so much personality and seem so happy!Always wanted to go to England as my grandmother was born in Yorkshire!
Very smart lady to arrange her life this way.
Hello Connie I'm impressed with your comment, What part of the world are you from?.. Costachel.
Amazing boat. She did a really nice job designing the inside. She seems like a very happy, bubbly person, so clearly the boat suits her purposes very well. So I'm hoping she manages to come up with a solution to help warm that master bedroom, I'm sure there's a practical solution that'll work.
This home is absolutely so lovely.
yes
That boat is huge, she has made it into a beautiful home. I’m sure her kids love the lifestyle, I seen on Instagram where her boy and her where exploring having a wonderful time.
This place is awesome! I love it, the layout, bathroom, kitchen, decks, tons of space, the floors are super cool, and she’s so capable, sunny, and creative. She’s smart , practical, and used her money wisely. I’m sure it’s worth way more now than when she bought it. ❤️😊. Go girl!
Fantastic boat! I would suggest attaching a water tank to the burner which is hooked up to the radiators, that way the boat will get some heat when the burner is going. It probably won't be a huge amount of heat but it would certainly keep the chill off in the winter.
Its looks very nice. There is a huge amount of space on the roof and those solar panels are tiny. A few much bigger ones would likely mean that she wouldn't need to run the engine during winter as much. I wonder how well the boat was insulated as well - maybe better insulation would result in a more comfortable space for a larger amount of the year.
yeah, more panels and a blower assisted diesel heater are called for here.
@@redwolfexr Diesel heaters are expensive to run though, and depending on mooring location, diesel may well not be accessible very easily. Solar panels are a great idea, although vandalism on the towpaths is unfortunately always an issue…
@@Chanel95-d6u depends on your definition of expensive. Diesel is much cheaper than propane for pure heating. More importantly you heat the smallest area you can. Even a blanket wall holds in a ton of heat.
@@redwolfexr Yes, have used a blanket wall - it’s amazing how much difference blankets or thick curtains can make. I can’t comment on the propane/ diesel options as I haven’t looked into propane, except for hot water and cooking.Theres always something more to learn…
@@geoffsmith82 Don’t forget she’s on the towpath and solar panels can get nicked or vandalised- a sad fact.
The fella who has this lovely lady is a lucky lucky man. A very clued up lady.❤❤❤️❤️
Jen gives off positive energy. 👍👍🙏🙏
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@@SouthWestCarpHunter😂😂😂 ???
no joke! I am sure....
Never judge a book by its cover..
I love it, the way she maximized her space without over doing it while accommodating everyone ws perfect! The flow of the boat is amazing! The best house I’ve ever seen!
Yeah maximised HER space and the kids got prison cells.
That is all just sooo lovely. Much better than tiny house. Lovely kitchen/sitting room- and travel up and down canals. Excellent!!
As long as you like shaking all the time. Especially during flooding time
Lol. nope not for me. Everyone is different.
She can’t travel on a lot of the canal network as it’s not a conventional narrow boat. Too wide.
My narrowboat build lists includes a heating coil around the chimney of the stove that would pump water around underfloor heating. Heat the entire boat with the stove.
@@Falney Interesting idea. Never come across it. Obviously you’ve got water tank, motor and batteries beneath the floor, so is that really possible? Do you know anyone who’s done it?
@Chanel95-d6u you would only really need some sort of expansion tank, a really small one would suffice. But I've not seen it done. I think the stumbling block would be insulation.
@ Thanks for reply! You read my mind, given bottom of boat is obviously coldest. Interesting idea though - boaters are always looking for the next innovation for heating. You could be on to something…
It's beautiful. What a lovely lady too. Thanks for sharing 🙏
What a beautiful home she has. The kitchen is huge!
It really is!
Wow its really nice. Well done to her and her family 😊
She is such a wonderful happy woman love her vibe ...wow !! natural beauty and she give massage. Who the lucky dude . ❤😊
What a gorgeous boat! Jen is such a lovely positive lady. Thank you for sharing this tour of her amazing home. Didn't know a narrow boat could be this big.
That's because it's not a narrow boat.
@@JazzFunkNobby1964 it's a not-narrow boat
@@AlOne-xg6dv It’s known as ‘a wide beam’.
I've subscribed what a breath of fresh air at last someone positive about life I wish you all the best in your adventures
Beautiful houseboat.
I would add more solar panels and more heating for the winter. Plus get a new sink like she said. But the place is amazing.
She's a doll!
Why on Earth would the father of this woman's children not want to spend the rest of his life with her in a meaningful, respectful and honest way?
@@rolandconnor575 perhaps there's a different person behind the the façade.
mate you watched a 14 minute online video, you don't know her@@rolandconnor575
I definitely would 😉
@@juicyj3819 and you never will. Only on your Kleenex
I like her style--of dressing, decor, etc. Interesting way to live. Sounds like the heat is the only problem, even though she doesn't seem to mind. There must be a way to improve it...
@@beautyallaroundme724 Always a challenge to keep a boat dry inside.
I'm an amateur boatbuilder, and I think it's wonderful that this woman built this 65 ft. boat all by herself.
Well... obviously she didn't. But she chose the layout and it works for her so, job done. Putting two hours on the engine every day is a bad plan in the long run. I don't know why she thinks generators are noisy... buy a Honda and point it away from the boat and other boaters. Much quieter... no vibration in the boat and far less depreciation/maintenance.
See didn't...I can see why you're a bodybuilder.
No!! She sure as hell did NOT build all the boat herself. The hull was already built. And you really don't know how much of the interior she has done. You only know what she has said.
@@HerveMendell It was built by a reputable boat builders. They say who they are somewhere in the comments…
@@ryansalyers5515 waaaaa
Jesus she's gorgeous 😮❤ 😅😅😅 very nice home too! - it'd be really easy to put a second smaller pot belly stove somewhere in her bedroom for the really cold parts of the winter - I'm sure the heat meeting from both ends would make living on there much more comfortable
So spacious and beautifully built! I love everything about it! ❤
Really spacious and lovely. Well done.
I'm sure you can sort the heating via a back-boiler & pumps to the rads.
What a wonderful spirit, and self-starter! So happy for her. I wish her and her family the very best.