Amazing the way things were done in the past and still done today. Too bad you have to do it every 3 years. How much does it cost each time? This was a very interesting video, thank you!

Watching this was... you guessed it, immensely satisfying!

"who's a clean boat, whose a lovely clean boat then" :D love it.

I must say, I found this video -- to borrow a phrase from one of my favorite youtubers -- immensely satisfying.

The processes you need to go through to keep you home "ship-shape" are as much of a pleasure to watch as the cruising of the cuts. It is your love of the complete process that makes watching your vlog series such a pleasure - from the cheese sandwiches to the cassette emptying stops that make your episodes so enjoyable.

That was... a deeply satisfying video to watch. Thank you.

Great video David I really like your style reporting style. No nonsense, very explanatory without sounding too basic or condescending, very informative and NOT boring. You get it just right. I appreciate that this used to be your job as a reporter so you’re naturally good at it but still... I thought it worth mentioning as it makes such great viewing

So nice to look at the simple and ingenious solutions regarding the water handling. Easy, clever.

Immensely satisfying on-screen,too.

Watching this video was, you guessed it..... immensely satisfying!

That dry dock looks like original equipment for the canal. Nice that historic things are kept in operating order and remain useful.

It's surprising just how immensely satisfying watching someone else doing something so much better than you could do yourself actually is

If there’s one word I can take away from this, it would be: “satisfying”

Thanks David..I remember watching when you did the blacking yourself two years ago....you did a right fine job too!

Those Arched Oak lintel beams at the dock entrance are superb, probably very old, and still solid as concrete!

Immensely satisfying to watch. The simplicity of the entire canal system is summed up in the draining and filling of one drydock. Wreyland is looking sharp again.

That yard dog looked irresistibly fun to play with!

A fascinating watch 👍 I love these kind of 'behind the scenes' videos that show the work involved in keeping narrowboats in tip top condition. Thanks for sharing David 😊

David, watching your vlog was immensely satisfying. I find it fascinating how there are things we enjoy. For example a nice fire burning, water flowing, other people doing a process. I guess that may be some of the success of KZfaq. Off to winter moorings. Looking forward to fireside chats. Cheers, C.

It's always "satisfying" to watch someone else work!!! Sounds like this was a very satisfying experience for you.

Eleven minutes of watching paint dry - and I missed The Archers. Thoroughly enjoyed it, as usual

I had no idea how involved this whole process was. It’s really interesting.

Your commentary is also immensely satisfying sir!

I just cought up with the whole channel. Thanks for all the work and houres of entertainment^^

Thanks for being a great wordsmith. Yep.

That was immensely interesting to watch, and the dog was adorable.

Fun to see the old building still in action and at work : )

I think this one will go for " Most satisfying video of 2019", easily. Excellent video David, thank you.

The last 2 years have flown by. We've watched all your vlogs.

Why do I find this so satisfying when it's not even my boat?

These videos are immensely satisfying.

Very interesting vlog. Agree the yard 🐕 is adorable and spotted you as an animal lover who wouldn't mind entertaining her not a sucker 😂

I'm guessing that it costs more than £1000 and much less than £2000. A surprisingly satisfying video.

Being naturally curious I enjoyed this video immensely. I admit (as I have done previously) that I am on catch up with these instalments, but it adds to the excitement. In these stressful times they help me avoid the worry, and I can enjoy cruising with David, and thank goodness I enjoy cheese sandwiches almost as much as he does.

I do not know why, but I just love how the dock was sealed with those planks.

Only one plank was removed . . . we didn't want all the boats to start moving along. Immensely interesting to view.

That vlog was immensely satisfying!

This was, you guessed it, immensely satisfying to watch.

I found that video immensely satisfying.

Thunderously satisfying..

It's always a relief when your boat is out of the water and there's nothing much wrong, I know I was so pleasantly surprised

Nothing so satisfying as watching skilled tradesmen at work. Efficiency!

This vlog was, you guessed it, immensely satisfying!

Giving a nod to a good company is the proper thing to do, a reward to them for a job well done.

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this with us. I'm fascinated by the simple (by modern standards) but elegant engineering that went into the building of the dry dock. I expected to see all sorts of chains and winches, but not even one appeared to be there.

I'm on "cruising the cut" overload. Over the weekend, I discovered you are on Amazon video also. Yeah, I just had to watch all the episodes. Tuesday night I was lecturing myself about getting a life when to my surprise a new vlog on KZfaq! Help, I need an intervention. On my way to rehab. :(

oh, you are like me! I love work too, I can watch it all day! :o)

That dog was so cute!

Greetings from Australia - I stumbled, quite by accident onto this channel a month or so ago. I now confess to binge watching the entire series and I am absolutely hooked and fascinated by theses videos and I have learned so much about a culture / lifestyle that I didn't know existed previously. David is the quintessential, polite, dry witted, engaging and charming English gentleman. Apart from the boating content I always smile when I hear old school "British-isms" like Jolly Well, Jolly Old etc. (That is not uttered too much down here these days lol) This bloke is one of the most informative, entertaining and likable hosts on KZfaq. .......Bring on the 2020 series !!!

"Who's a lovely clean boat then" So made me laugh. Love your vlogs, David, even if it's boring stuff like blacking a boat.

watching your videos is... guess it.... immensly satisfying...and relaxing! Thanks for letting me enjoy your canal life!

That was,you guessed it, immensely satisfying!

Immensely satisfying video.

Have to say David this was a really interesting vlog on the technical aspects of the "original" canals engineering. Watched the vid three times (simple addiction) before it dawned on me that the understanding and exploitation of hydraulics was rather clever. No pumps to empty the dry dock or fill it. Just gravity and exploiting the difference in height of the water levels. Using the dirt ( stove ash?) to seal the stop boards by using the water pressure to take the sinking ash to where it was needed was an easy and cheap way of keeping the water out. The stop boards themselves obviated a lock gate, hinges and paddle mechanism with the consequent maintenance. Obviously couldn't say when the concrete liner when down but having the gutter to deal with any leakage was clever so blokes could walk on relatively dry concrete and not be sloshing about in puddles. Even the lintel (from an oak?) saved having to build an arch, not to mention money. The overall construction reminded me of the open boat yard docks found in the Arsenal at Venice. Whoever designed that dock and system was really quite clever with no unnecessary fripperies and doodads, or expense.

"I see a green boat and I want to paint it black. No colors anymore, I want them to turn black..."

Playing with the dog is MANDATORY! I love how simple and low tech the dry dock is!

This was immensely satisfying to watch. For some reason.👍

As an American, I’m fascinated by this boating culture of narrowboats. This would be heavenly to have in America

Found this video strangely imemensly satisfying

“Immensely Satisfying” to watch! Thank You.

Everything gets better with a cute yard dog.

"U gestit, IMENSLY SATISFYING" i love it

Watching this video was - you probably guessed it - immensely satisfying. Thank you, Sir!

I’d hazard a guess and say we have all found this to be immensely satisfying lol. Great vlog as usual😎🇨🇦

Cool. A lot faster with professional equipment and experience. Pretty, pretty boat. Thanks David.😁

Draining water and waterfalls in one setting absolutely satisfying. Merry Christmas and happy Boxing Day.🍻🎁

David, your videos are just a delight to watch. and while i was watching this last one, i would like to sugest something to your consideration.. I been looking for good video documentaries about the UK canal network, its history and most important landmarks, and i cant find any relevant material regarding that in video, professionally made, i was thinking....., you are an experienced journalist, and anyone who been watching your KZfaq Channel for a long time (like i been doing) can clearly see that you are a Very competent and good good one at your job, your videos are just a delight to watch, i wonder if you could, if you have enough time spare; it would be, of course, a project without an ETA, you would do it on your spare time, if you would consider, or at least think about doing a documentary movie about the UK canal network, no matter what others might think, we know, and You know aswell, its one of the most amazing engineering projects that makes UK unique all around the world, its part of the UK rich culture and patrimony, how important it was for the country in the far away past, and how important it is still today, not only for the people who narrowboat and live the life, but also for tourism, i believe there are alot of people from all around the world who travel to the United Kingdom in their summer vacations and rent a boat just to live the experience, there is a market for the Movie you would make, you could go all around it, explain why the canal network was built in the 1st place, talk about its history, its landmarks, (i have seen, thank to your videos, bridges and places that have plates with distant dates on it like the 1800's till the 2000's, and its just...outstanding.... and also explain how to rent a narrowboat and tryout, or even the steps to become a narrowboater, and you could even make an agreement partnership with the Canal and River Trust as a documentary movie professionally made about it would benefit them aswell (very much $$$, actually, specially them) and they would for sure be very interested $$$ in it aswell, if you know what i mean, its very good business for them..., i doubt there are many journalists of your rank and caliber living the experience, you own a vast galery of very good video footage already so you could also use it... I dont know if you are aware of the interest of the world about the UK Canal Network and the Narrowboating lifestyle, its unique, David, there is nothing like it nowhere.. only the UK has something like this.....its part of the country patrimony, and its not seriously and professionally documented in video yet....for the CRT it would be very good advertisement, they would get more funds and support from the government, its part of the UK culture and proud history...I can tell that i been talking about your channel and i share your links to many of my friends and even work colleagues and everyone loved and are probably watching your channel now... Alot of people, not only in the United Kingdom and the US, Australia, all Commonwealth and beyond would pay for a documentary like that, I live in Portugal and i would pay good money for it and I Will buy you a copy from it if you do it (from you or from amazon, CRT webpage or wherever you put it at selling, there is no seriously done doc about the subject available anywhere, nothing made in the 2000's that i could find at least.... And just think about it please, you are a superb professional, and you can see and present the both sides of the picture.. the one from the professional journalist and the public in general, and the one from the random narrowboater, the person who lives the lifestyle at the canals 24/7... who else can do it better than you, my friend..? Think about it, it would be tremendous...and above all.. it would be a service to Great Britain...

Congrats on 200 episodes!

That was.... you guessed it! Immensely satisfying.

Fascinating stuff, I can see why this would be very pleasant and satisfying to watch over especially when there is no wear and tear to worry about.

I just happened to watch the three preceding videos but this one was tops! Watching the water drain was fascinating, and then pull up the boards to re-float the boat. Amazing. Cheers,

it's early here in Ohio , BUT anytime is perfect for a CruisingTheCut vlog !

This video was “immensely satisfying” . Well done David! 👍

Yes that was very satisfying and interesting seeing the professionals doing the work and amusing when you praised your boat! "who's a clean little boat" 🤣

Never thought I’d find watching a boat in dry dock be so interesting. LOVE these videos!

When the last child has flown the nest and the plan is to sell my house and live on a narrow boat but keep the motorhome. I had no inclination of doing this before I started watching this channel.

I find old tool and equipment restorations on YT immensely satisfying for the same reasons - watching crud removed and freshened up is the loveliest. I just wish I felt the same about cleaning house.

A very satisfying video!

This video was.... immensely satisfying. ☺️

Another great offering from you David. Always enjoyable!

That dry dock is an absolutely gorgeous building.

The bottom was in very good shape for 2 years use. The work you did was obviously Well Done.

The fact that the sacrificial anodes were in such excellent condition is a very good sign that the hull of the boat isn't corroding significantly One goes with the other.

That is a beautiful boat! And a happy pooch. I think playing with a dog gives a person good luck. I mean what a stroke of luck getting to play like that and it is good for a boost in mood.

Fantastic video! Fairly straightforward but as you said, immensely satisfying!

6:44 I'm glad I'm not the only one here that talks to inanimate objects with a baby voice

Immensely satisfying video. Some reasons for getting professionals to do the job!

love the water flow very therapeutic

Hehe you now need a cup with " Immensely Satisfying !!! " on it to have with you while you are piloting your narrow boat .

Man where did that 2 yrs go

I Hope you explored Stone a little A fascinating old town centre. I was there 6 weeks ago (Collecting Motorcycle spares) Apart from the Staffordshire oatcakes at the local bakers, You can also acquire your very own, er, "Scone of Stone" ! (Ideal for confused Scotsmen -or Terry Pratchett fans...Keep warm !

Another great vlog. Very nice to see this side of narrow boating, you get the bigger picture as it were. Thank you David

You should be on the tele. A great film maker and broadcaster

BTW, Congratulations on #200.

wow... has it been 2 years already... How time flys :)

I watch you vlogs somewhat out order do to my smart tv. My opinion after a few was, this is such a professional and fact filled vlog. Then one episode (my 4th or so) you interviewed a professor in a silly hat talking about tunnel boat washes. Before laughing I was like wth!!! Thank you good stuff all around.

That was immensely satisfying to watch

Puppies, boats and entertaining commentary, luvverly !

Cleaning things up IS immensely satisfying.

This has to be the most British thing I watch on youtube. So calming and.... satisfying.