How to Feel Safe when Alone on a Narrowboat with May
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- In this episode May talks all things safety on her Narrowboat.
📌 SoloCam S340
Amazon: eufyofficial.c...
currys: shop.eufy.com/...
eufy UK: eufyofficial.c...
📌 SoloCam S220
Amazon: eufyofficial.c...
currys: shop.eufy.com/...
eufy UK: eufyofficial.c...
🛍 Enter the discount code "SOLAREUFYUK" for 10% off on eufyCam S330, SoloCam S340, S220, S230, Solar Wall Light Cam S120, Solar Panels, and 4G LTE Cam. Applicable on Amazon or eufy.com/uk. Valid until 30 June.
➡️ Learn More and Shop eufy Solar-Powered Cameras:
Amazon: eufyofficial.c...
Website: eufyofficial.c...
🎁 Giveaway Entry Rule:
Comment on the video about which eufy solar camera (SoloCam S340 or S220) you'd like to own and why.
· Limited to UK residents only.
· 1x SoloCam S340, and 1x SoloCam S220 will be gifted away.
· 1 winner will be randomly drawn and announced in the comments under this video. Please be sure to turn on your notifications.
WIN MY NARROWBOAT: raffall.com/wi...
If you'd like to support my channel you can buy me a coffee at:
www.buymeacoff...
If you’re interested in overcoming stress, uncertainty and finally master your mindset visit www.wellbeingo...
For more videos please subscribe!
Instagram: / wellbeingonwater
TikTok: / wellbeingonwater
If you have any questions or queries you can email me: wellbeingonwater@gmail.com
With love,
May
To attach the camera either stainless steel cable ties or large hose clips.
The weekest link in both boats and camper vans is the glass, consider glass security film, check it out.
Also consider an internal camera so that if the external cameras are disabled or stolen you could have film/pics of any intruders.
I would love to try the S220.
Exactly what I was going to suggest. If the camera is easy to remove. It’s easy for someone else to remove
Dont drill the exhaust use a stainless steel compression clamp. you can attach it to a small pipe and then with another mount the camera. Also dont make it too easy to steal. I like the S330 system with the solar cameras
One of the things I learnt during a period of stress a few years ago was that …” your thoughts are not facts” 😃👍
You need to invest in quality drill bits. Also make sure your not using masonry drill bits if your drilling other materials and vice versa.
I love your problem solving process and your ability to improvise and the joy it brings you when you succeed. Good work May. For me the best feature of the Eufy camera range is that it’s subscription FREE!
Agreeeeeeeee
I love the floodlight camera, that’s so neat and being all in one would be perfect for so many locations and would be so easy to install. Great bits of kit ❤
May it sounds as if you have thought this through, nice work.
Last year one solo boater mentioned that they wrote out a list of things that caused them not to feel safe on their boat. Then they systematically rectified those problems.
One thing that you might consider are exterior shutters that can be locked when you are away.
Another thing is never leave anything out that can attract attention, be stolen or damaged.
Have a wonderful week and may the sun shine on you.
Mark
Alberta, Canada
As far as valuables, important documents and computers are concerned, rather than hiding them on the boat, it is probably safer to take them with you.
Hi May, The last bit of this watch was something I need to hear, I've a hell of a time resently, Thank You😢😊😊
Hugs for you xx
eufy Cam S120, looks cool. camera, wall light and probably runs off of May’s sunshine. 😂
Wow... May, your Perseverance to get the piece o metal out o the water is just AMAZING. God bless.
haha thanks lovely!
The S340 looks fantastic.
Thanks for the great content May :)
My pleasure!
Your a Amazing young lady your family and friends must be very proud of you all the best on your travels take care and stay positive
Aww thank you
If you meet to fasten camera on that pipe/exhaust you can use tie wraps you can get metal tie wraps too 👍👍
Hi may. My favourite eufy product is ‘eufy 4G LTE Cam S330’. I am a GRP cruiser and as such we don’t have WiFi and also we don’t have power when away from our boat so this product would be perfect as the solar will keep it charged along with us being able to access the camera via the supplied SIM card. What a fantastic product👍 we watch all your vlogs and subscribe so we don’t miss any. Hope you will continue with them when your boat is sold on you next boat. Thank you. 🙏
I have the indoor Cam, Pan and Tilt, for when I away and can keep an eye on the pets, this also follows movement and is a no subscription from Eufy - I also have the T8222 Doorbell from Eufy, perfect alternative to other subscription doorbells - I really like Eufy products - I still have an old robot vacuum from Eufy as well - I've just invested in a house alarm system from Eufy, worth every penny, and normally cheaper than the other brands.
Amazing!!!
Subscribed! I really like the s340 cam its pretty smart package i like the lack of cables needed, which makes it nice and easy to squirrel away anywhere. Looks to have cracking solar performance, too! Be cracking for my garden workshop without electricity.
I love the Eufy range. I have the doorbell and 2 indoor P24 cams. They are so reliable and so easy to use with the app. The bonus is not needing a subscription. They will 100% give you piece of mind May.
Yay, glad youre a fan
The video doorbell appeals to me!
Thanks May - I love your resilience!! My mind has been playing me up this week - I've been naming my intrusive thoughts and telling them I don't need them - it works pretty well 🥰
Yay! Dissociation from identity of the mind is something you can't unlearn and will help you so much in life! big hugs!
Great video, and that eufy dual camera is like having a good terminator looking after you. I ‘MAY’ have to buy one for the front of my boat, but at the rear, i’ll be back!
You are an exceptional teacher!!
Both cameras are amazing, I suppose it depends on your own personal requirement as to which on you would have.
Personally I would take the little one you put on the front.
Thanks May, you're amazing.
Hi May total respect for your enthusiasm dedication & positive attitude to hard work. Stay safe 👍
Cheers me dears
Hey.
I think the S340 would be a good choice for my boat, but 2 dogs helps. Safety and extra warmth in winter
Ooo good luck!
Hi May, As usual a great video love to watch you problem solving. If you don’t mind a little suggestion , for the cost a pair of appropriate safety glasses they really are a must when using an angle grinder. 😊
Thanks for the tips
I have just been looking at cameras and doorbells but here the S340 that really interests me.
Brilliant, good luck!
Another great video. It got me thinking how about putting that 360 on a type of tripod so theirs no blind spots. You was lucky to get that thing out of the cut/cannel. It's another testerment of your tenacity. It's good that you have your Witt's about you. But if you didn't do anything because you was scared about the what ifs then you would end up doing nothing. I'm always impressed by your ingenuity. And your a great inspiration to us all
The Cameras are a good part of a Safety Solution. Sensors for measuring the water in the bilge , in the winter a freezing sensor etc. could be wonderfull to have. The Shelly components are working well, even with low Voltage and you could send it to your Smartphone. A kind of cheap monitoring. A hug from Germany, Rudi
A hug back!
Hi May, your have a go myself attitude is fantastic ! the S220 looks easy to set up would love to try, thank you.
Hi May, you did a great job with the magnet fishing and the cameras look brilliant. The moving twin camera has to be the best especially if it can track people going past. Keep up the good work.
Solocam S340 looks nicely compact and not so obvious...that'll be my choice 👍🏻....Nice tips on how you keep safe May, you are absolutely right on the mind .... wild camping is a big test for your brain !!! Keep a cruisin' 🛥💨
My favourite is the solocam s340, it looks really good!
Same here!
Hi May. Lovely to see you at Crick boatshow! Love the Eufy spinny around camera. I have a dog, which is great when I'm aboard, but some safety when I'm not there is a great idea. As for the drilling, keep it on really really slow when drilling steel and it cuts much quicker (dont ask me why)!!
Some very wise security measures there and I like the cameras. I’ll be replacing my security cameras around my house shortly as they require a subscription to work as I need them too.
Your outlook to life is refreshing. Good job with the magnet fishing retrieval, I was very impressed.
Have a lovely week ahead 😊👍😊
Brill!! You too
I like the look of the S220, great video you are doin so well
Thanks 👍 glad you like it
Thank you May. The camera I’d choose would be the eufy 4g S330.
We love your positive spirit May ❤
My partner likes the S340 camera, especially the 360 degree feature.
Looking forward to your next vlog 😀.
Great video May,
I think the SoloCam S340 is now my fav item😁
Good choice!
Hi May. Another option might be Metal Fixing Band which should be flexible enough to fit around the exhaust and it comes pre-drilled. Most Builder's Merchants should sell it and it's quite reasonably priced. You can use for all sorts of applications.
Thank you May, really thought provoking. Love the SoloCam S340
Glad you liked it!
Interesting watch May. Your so switched on l😊😊
Stay safe May. Get a motion detector that barks and growls like a big scary dog or one that has a loud siren.
love it!
Yoour magnet fishing was as creative as the day you tackled the lift bridge. That one was hilarious
Like the S340 camera, especially the 360 degree feature. However shame you can't hide it under something so it not quite so conspicuous - or is exposing its presence part of the plan. Impressed with your magnet fishing.
hehe thanks for sharing your thoughts
Well those cameras seem to be an excellent idea they not only usefulbfor security but also be used when maneuvering the boat round in tricky situations when single-handed. I would also take look at the what three words thing. It help George and the rest of your family and friends know were you if they need to. Plus it will help remember where you have moored. Plus a dog sounds fun.
Hi May. I'm new to your channel and must say I thoroughly enjoyed this video. My brother and his wife live on their newly built narrow boat,and it's a life I'm drawn to aswell. Namaste 🙏 😊
Welcome aboard! It’s a lovely way to live! I’m happy you found the channel 🙏 namaste
Really like the eufy rotating dual camera
Hi May, excellent show and love your mindset.
The cameras look great, love the low light options
Hi May, a Universal Vertical Pole Mount would work for attaching the camera to your chimney. A well known online retailer sells lots of them. Make sure you get the right diameter.
I have about 6 camera's All Eufy. That one you last installed is 200 bucks US I have on of another brand just like it in the backyard and it works great its 30 bucks does the same thing. 2 of my Eufy cams are flood light cams. They were not bought from fear but for making life easier.
nice! Thanks for sharing
I think any of the Eufy cameras would make me feel safe in my landlubbers house.
The S340 dual camera that you showed us looks brilliant, so if I was to pick one myself it would be that one.
Take care May, love your adventures and say hi to George. 😊😘
Safety is also important on your Narrowboat, especially because you also visit deserted places.
Yes, hurray, a piece of iron corner line was fished up.
Stay safe May. Hans
Thanks for sharing!
I've recently considered purchasing the s340 solo camera, love the idea of the solar panel ❤
That outdoor camera will have a .large blind spot because of the long narrow nature of the boat. For my needs the SoloCam S340 Wireless Outdoor Security Camera with Dual Lens and Solar Panel is the best choice and has great reviews
Great blog May. I would really like the robot eye S340. I hope that you sell enough entries to enable your new build xx
🤞
When drilling into metal it’s best to use a small drill first . Then open up the hole to the right diameter with a larger Drill 😊
niceee
Hi may surprised you didn't go swimming for your bracket. s340 looks like an amazing bit of kit . Good luck with your adventures when you explore the rest of the network .
Next time! ahah
Since the rotating camera is angled down about 20°, if you mount it upside down on the angled side of your boat, it should scan about torso level, which I think is what you want. Also, I don’t know what type of drill bits you have, but drilling through mild steel generally requires that you drill in shorter bursts and use a cutting fluid (oil) as lubricant so as not to overheat the bit.
Thanks for the tips
My favourite eufy product is the amazing s340 great camera. Good video as always.
May, a large diameter hose clamp would work marvellously to attaché the camera to the exhaust stack.
Brilliant idea
May , love your attitude , plenty of solo girls living their best lives on the canal ,.be sensible where you moor up and have great adventure.my first security choice would be a doggy it would be a great companion, warm on cold nights and would pick you up when your feeling blue. too.Second would be the G20 solo.
Aww thansk so much for saying
My Eufy C210 solo cam allows me to watch my garden whilst away 😝. I also have their doorbell, so I can answer the door from the bath or another country 😂.
The S340 camera looks ideal. The 6th thing was very helpful too! 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
hello May I like the Solar Wall Light Cam S120 looks neat
Cool!
Location of the moving camera i feel that middle of the boat seems best …….and it is my fav one …😉😊cheers keep it up !
"Hey! Great video, really enjoyed watching it. Just a quick tip: it looks like the disc on your angle grinder 6:26 might be a little off-center. Keeping it centered is super important for safety, as it helps prevent accidents with exploding discs. Trust me, I've learned from experience. Keep up the awesome work!"
Thanks for the tips!
In the future, for drilling through metal like that, lubrication really helps, and a good new sharp cobalt drill bit.
Carbide works well as well, but it is brittle.
Love ya too❤ great tipsXxxx
Hugs!
I like the robot eye like S340.
There are lots of different options to keep safe.
For RUclipsrs, don’t disclose your current location… easiest way is to delay videos until you have moved elsewhere.
If in the boat and you think someone is trying to break in, make a lot of noise. An air horn or a rape alarm should work well.
Also, in towns try to moor next to boats with people living on them and get to know them so you can look out for each other.
I think most incidents on boats are not attacks on the people living there. It is more about vandalism or petty theft.
Its cool! and yes, films are backdated
The S220 looks nice and simple to fit and use. Can't afford to keep paying marinas every time I leave the boat. Thanks for the really useful video!
Hey Rachel! Congrats you've won the competition for a security camera!! Will you please email me so I can pass on your details to Eufy!! ✨
@@wellbeingonwaterHi! What a lovely surprise! Thankyou! As I've already confessed to being a technological numpty, can you tell me how to email you please? Many thanks
Hi May, cameras look great, I like the look of the video doorbell. x
Thanks!
THANK YOU MAY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Thank you May. I needed that today ❤
s330 looks wicked x
Right!
Dearest May, Hope you are well? What else did you find magnet fishing :). I love your videos, but have a particular interest, or knowledge of Crime Prevention. You make a lot of sense, particularly around understanding the mental aspect of positive belief. One area that was not covered, but which is essential, is that the boating community looks out for each other. This community is such a strength, to boaters like you. When you are permanent, or localised area, people know each other and who should be around etc. This is extremely positive and people can interact with people if only saying hello to passersby, can help protect them. As you plan to move around and will be a stranger to many, this added layer is not there, but I hope that those boats around you, will keep an eye out for you and your property, whilst you are there, or out for some time. Love the videos as always Steve J
Thanks so much for this lovely comment!
Hi may my mind gets carried away sometimes I have to tell myself I'm in the present and not to think to far and to much in the future and to be realistic !😘
Love that! Keep practicing!
I'd say the eufy can 120 is top notch don't forget to put a sign up saying this boat is protected by CCTV ect... I'm presuming it's the same laws with a house and a boat
For sure!
I like the look of the solar system cameras
They are cooool!
Hi May,
Could you attach the camera to a pole with a hinge like your chimney and attach that to one of the brackets holding your solar panels? Then you'd have 360° coverage.
As for a Dog, unfortunately, most teacher's won't let people who live on boats adopt dogs as you guys and girls don't have a secure garden for them. You should have seen the hoops I had to jump through to get my Jack Russell, Candy, an ex travellers dog! You could contact fellow RUclipsr the Narrowboat Pirate. She adopted a Dog from somewhere that didn't mind the lack of garden. I'm sure she'd give you their details.
Thank you for another great vlog, see you in the next one!
Stay safe and happy
You attract what you think, so be positive and abolish hatred and think only of good.
I don't know the British Law on such cams but in a number of European countries you are not allowed to use them like you do because you are filming people w/o their consent. Another thing is that your cams are way to close to the footpath, a short squirt with a spray can and your cams are blind.
UK law allows filming in a public place.
@@thetessellater9163most EU member states have similar laws, but the "known" members are known to be shite, like France, Netherlands, Germany
What is stopping anyone stealing the cameras?
Like a ring door bell? It used to be that you can't record sound etc but I'm thinking this only applies to the intended use.
Here in the UK the Law is that "you can have no expectation of privacy in a public place" a public place is "includes any highway and any other premises of place to which at the material time the public have or are permitted to have access, whether on payment or otherwise'". I'd agree about the camera placement though, but you're a bit limited in a narrowboat.
Great video as always, It's great that you're conscious of your security, but not paranoid. The Eufy rotating duel camera looks a great bit of kit. Could be mounted to a whaling harpoon gun at the front of the boat as an extra deterrent. Only joking for all you whale lovers. As for the the mindset content, great stuff again. Two of the worst words are. What if.
Love the DIY and fishing LOL good catch by the way be safe
hehe thanks!
@@wellbeingonwater 😁
I do like that rotating cam r2d2 lil brother😊
Cool!
Hi may I been subscriber for a while now as your living my dream :) on the water n not care in world ty for awesome videos ma’am
Try it on the exhaust with hose clamps to see if you like the location. Not permanent.
S220 Solocam
Is the best can on the market
Any help May, I know 2 solo female boaters both now have a Umarex T4E HDS 68 on board, both have used them, one several times to make a point at unwanted visitors. Both very sensible ladies that a bit of no mess with visual deteriorate has helped in awkward situations which may help you. Take a look on line as one pointed at you would make anyone think twice and perfectly legal and sensible to own.
Thanks for sharing!
Best is the SoloCam
😀
take care May Love Merilyn
Hey how are you hope your having a nice day on the boat x
Thanks!
@@wellbeingonwater what you been doing today in the sunshine x
Re drills - Your drills are dull, and maybe not best quality. This is why it's taking ages to drill angle iron. I'd suggest going to a good hardware vendor and getting a small set of quality drills made of high speed steel. Black oxide finish, jobber length to be precise, M42 or cobalt alloy type HSS if available. I've had my set for over 30 years and they still cut fast. They can be sharpened, with practice, on an angle grinder. It saves piles of time to have good quality HSS drills. (no need to pay extra for fancy polished or gold colour coated finishes on drills) A drop of cutting oil (real cutting oil, not just any oil, or WD40) helps too. Cheers and stay safe. PS a large worm gear type hose clamp, as used on clothes dryer exhaust ducts, might work to hold your camera bracket to the ex-exhaust pipe.
Get a couple of large jubilee clips. You don't want to drill cast iron - it'll take 10x the time it took to drill the small angle bracket.
Hi may another great video and I’m going to buy a camera if I don’t win your competition they look great.
Oh and the cutting disc in your grinder doesn’t look like it is fitted in the centre and could be dangerous like that so please check it and be careful lovely
Eufy video doorbell for me. Just become a subscriber after trying your tiny home yoga - love it but can’t find it now on RUclips 😔
Its there! Just visit the channel page and scroll down! welcome to the channel 😊
@@wellbeingonwater thanks so much … have found them - now to roll out the mat ❤
Hi may great set of cams just wot I need to keep a eye on my microlight please please get yore drill sharpend it frustrating me I use to build truck bodies and drill 4 mm holes every 3 inch on the roof of a 40 ft trailer ps lets have some tunes
Hi May, apologies if my comments appear condescending- not my intention. Two points, firstly I saw that you were using mild steel angle iron as brackets. Nothing wrong with that, but, unless you have a reasonably equipped workshop, use aluminium instead. Alu is lighter and rust resistant and way easier to work without a vise and other tools. Secondly, I suspect that your drill bits come in a big box container for a nice low price. As you stand there drilling away, waiting for it to complete- I suggest you purchase two high quality drill bits. Good sharp bits will use less electricity and won’t test your patience. Say a nice 4mm and a 8mm should cover your needs. Have fun and god speed.
Thanks for commenting!
Hi, if I was walking along the towpath, the most inviting things to have would be the cameras, also, I am not sure you can record people just walking along the towpath, its public area.
You may get someone who objects, to being filmed, as they take a leisurely stroll along the tow path, (especially with the moving camera) and disables the camera. (spray paint, tomato sauce) They are wonderful devices, but something that's more hidden may the best solution.
You could drop the blackbeltbarrister a note, he is on utube, I am not advertising for him, but I think he may be happy to give some free advice on filming in a public place.
You could get some tamperproof bolts for the cameras, or bend the bolts?
Personally, I would put a camera inside the boat, as that's the most important place. Perhaps, you should make a note of the what 3 words location, as you would need to direct the police, or whatever, to the location, if you are away. (Would they come ?)
Great you are trying to think of ways of deterring people from harming your boat, its a bloody shame that you have to. 🙂
If I found your boat, I would be tempted to wave and do a thumbs up.
Catastrovisation is a difficult one, you seem to have nailed it, I have not yet 🙂 Even without watching external(news ect) It still get me, I can be 5 mins into it before I catch myself and say "Hang on a min" this isn't logical. Its catastrovisation. Heart racing......Maybe its the yoga and breathing you do. If you feel like it, any more hints and tips....
I think this is the longest reply I have given to a volg... ever 🙂
Good point with internal camera rather than external where all people do is walk past - unless they break in you can't do anything anyway. Plus, you do need to LEGALLY declare that you are filming. Camera company should've put info in saying this and also included stickers saying CCTV in operation
“It doesn’t feel safe”, that’s because it wasn’t safe. The disk on your angle grinder is not centred. This can make the disk shatter when turning or being used. I would recommend you change the disk before your next use.
Ive sorted it!
The 4G Lte camera looks good, interested how you mount the other one.
will have to get back to you on that
Big Brother bad, Little Brother good ! If i'm catastrophising it usually means my caffiene intake needs attention.
Uhohs
My favourite eufy product is my robvac which I named Dave.. I've had him 3 years now and totally love him.. however my dog Roo isn't as keen... and when he's not attacking him ... he's trying to get him to start by nudging him....
I really hope you stay safe May and people look out for you that are near. Sadly with the nutters around more so now than ever, your mind won't stop them or neither will plastic cameras as with a hoody on and a face covering they could be anyone. All you can do is be very aware when you're either on it or leave it and trust no one you don't know who maybe just looking around to see what's what and if your alone. As you say you cannot dwell on these facts but in the same token you can't ignore them. Fit your air horn behind locked doors so at least you can sound out SOS if you need to and lots of noise may help in certain circumstances if the only way to contact quickly other boaters near. Of course a back of the mind jobby, but not an ignore jobby. Get George to weld some lockable hinged shutters to all the windows so you can really give anyone a problem when the boat is left or even overnight when on board. All fingers crossed you never have a problem.