259. Shiny new boats at Boat Life Live 2022
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2 жыл бұрынA new boat show has launched in 2022, held at the NEC in Birmingham. Boat Life Live aims to be the "pre-season" (the organisers are clearly not liveaboards!) show for posh yachties but also includes a solid inland waterways contingent. Here's my record of my day there.
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@BohemianBeatster 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than a fantasy walk through at a lovely boat show. Like window shopping at a sport car dealership, with a couple of VW bugs thrown in to give the buyer hope. Thanks for the groovy tour Dave. Keep up the good work. Stay groovy and stay safe.
@twestgard2 2 жыл бұрын
Literal LOL at “Mooring the Cut!” 😂 And yes, the models are fantastic.
@flyovercounty1427 2 жыл бұрын
The wonderful tradition of sales models continues in the UK. See the first floor model display at the national railway museum in York. Thank you for the great video.
@grenvillephillips6998 2 жыл бұрын
It was a boat time we got a video - it looks like one hull of a fine show!
@iangill8984 2 жыл бұрын
That is truly dreadful and well worth a like.🙂
@leighwebber6001 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to see all at the boat show but you David are so the man to do the best job possible at videoing any event 👍 and then when my other legend Robbie appeared at the end, couldn't of been any better finish 🤣 x
@steventoby3768 2 жыл бұрын
Haven't been to a boat show in ages, but I'm happy to see they're the same in the UK as on this side of the pond. Different products but the same flavor. Er, flavour.
@endeavour2968 2 жыл бұрын
That wide bean engine room would make an excellent garage for a folding Bicycle and some deck chairs, and maybe a great wood store to help dry out your wood maybe, Another excellent vlog, thanks for recording again.
@susanmarker2164 2 жыл бұрын
Just the very best..Your coverage is knowledgeable and your perspective interesting ..plus we get to enjoy your quirky sense of humor...Loved this vlog..thank you so much!😁🌹
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@BoXXi_Graphics 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that Hermes Speedster boat just went straight on my lottery list! Gorgeous!
@lmjohnsono 2 жыл бұрын
Faaaaaaaaa, imagine taking a Wilderness Beaver up and down the Intercoastal. What a little beaut.
@epicdeep 2 жыл бұрын
I think I would like to give your channel an unofficial award; "KZfaq channel award for humorous or at least moderately funny puns in a video title on a consistent basis." Seriously, it must take some effort to keep coming up with these, don't stop! Great video as always.
@davidoickle1778 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Renovator26 2 жыл бұрын
A great vlog David. Great for boating dreams of glory and lottery winnings with yachts based in the Bahamas. In a former life, here in Ontario, I had a client who ran the National Home Show, and I know the hours of hard work that go with putting on an event like this. Good luck to this show, and I’m sure it will be a great success for Birmingham - Birmingham? Who knew!
@ozziepilot2899 2 жыл бұрын
The woodwork and crafting in those old classics looks so beautiful. Thanks for another wonderful video David.
@Yorkshiremadmick 2 жыл бұрын
Great that you acknowledge other KZfaqrs and fellow boaters. Thanks for sharing
@mungmungie 2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy the cross references to other vloggers. Somehow it makes it all the more real--actual community. I also see most of Robbie and Allan's posts, so that's a nice touch. So much interesting stuff on offer, but alas, I'm on the other side of the planet where a canal system very nearly, but never happened. Oh well, I can enjoy from a distance, though after watching so many episodes of Crusing the Cut (and others), I'm going to have to hop on a plane and become one of those dreaded narrowboat renters for a week--just to scratch that itch. When other boaters yell, I'll say it was all your fault.
@MyNarrowboatVenture 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the mention David, it was good to meet you there, all the best Alan.
@chrishibbard6488 2 жыл бұрын
Another great vlog David. Eye-opener on whats available with lotto money lol. Keep up the good work. Take care .....Chris
@makeupman 2 жыл бұрын
Bit of a downer on lithium? Yes. The extraction of lithium needs to be improved but just take a moment to compare it to the horrendous damage to lives and the environment caused by the extraction of crude oil. Also, lithium can be and is recycled. Diesel less so..
@tonybirdwell2624 2 жыл бұрын
WOW, That was a great Boat Show . Thanks for letting us look about with you.
@jamesfoley6555 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, another very interesting vlog🙏✝️🕊🙏
@millomweb 2 жыл бұрын
I think walking around a show like that you are really living the dream !
@ShipHappensUK 2 жыл бұрын
Great video David, and it was lovely to bump into you at the show x
@LongPeter 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best title puns yet. Coalfinger still my favourite I think.
@JohnyComeLately 2 жыл бұрын
About sailing, a friend of mine says the problem is that the only thing you can control is the time of departure; the rest is chance.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds about right!
@familyw5661 2 жыл бұрын
Great video I love how thought out they are! Voice over work is always on point and videography top notch!
@JohnstonRobare 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the Aquaholic reference 😂 Passerelle indeed!
@joehiker5573 2 жыл бұрын
I've always fancied those wide beams... just purchased a lottery ticket, wish me luck! ;) THANK YOU FOR BRINGING US ALONG! =)
@EarleWrites 2 жыл бұрын
Awww man! We had such a good laugh!! Let's definitely all get together again when it's a bit sunnier!! Big love! ♥️
@naughtysquirrellyndatee96 2 жыл бұрын
Thx for taking us to the show💜
@nigellucas560 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews I’ve seen. Nice to see the marine industry thriving. I’m with you at The Rose and Crown being the best stand.
@shirleylynch7529 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you for taking us with you. Would never have seen it if not for you..
@Onemattressatatime 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a spontaneous purchase of a rubber dinghy 🤣Great program thank you healthy and safe travels
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Really?! 🤣
@gbotha123 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Would have loved to be there !!
@BoatTime 2 жыл бұрын
Great video on the event! Was good to hear from the event director too. And you got to meet Rosie the dog! Amazing! 🐶 We feel like celebs appearing in this! ( 1:54 ) haha Was so lovely to chat to you! 👋🏻
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Dang, forgot I had you in that clip, sorry. I'll add you to the links
@BoatTime 2 жыл бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut aw no worries! We were just excited haha! 😊 thank you
@paulherbst752 2 жыл бұрын
David, I love the eclectic mix of your recent vlogs. I would thank you for the hard work but I think attending a boat show would be more pleasure than work. In either case, thank you.
@emmajacobs5575 2 жыл бұрын
I read the designation of those twin Mercury engines as ‘moo’ for a while until I realised it’s probably more likely to be ‘300’ 😂 Unless of course, that’s the sound they make!
@terencejay8845 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought. Never heard of Moo engines..
@lukasreiser4669 2 жыл бұрын
When you're chewing on life's gristle Don't grumble, give a whistle And this'll help things turn out for the best And Always look on the bright side of life
@maryjnorwood3962 2 жыл бұрын
What good fun! Looked like a great show. 💕😎💕😎💕
@rickkearn7100 2 жыл бұрын
Very happily mindful of your play on words "life of brine", being a diehard MPFC fanatic here (and Fawlty T's, too, Cleese is beyond the pale). Lucky us. I sometimes wonder if you ever saw Prunella Scales with her hubby on Great Canal Journeys Episode 1 (and subsequent). Cheers.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, watched that
@send2georgie_S2G 2 жыл бұрын
The wide boat is really nice, practically a flat on water! I can see myself retiring on one!! 😂
@horstszibulski19 2 жыл бұрын
That ultra wide "narrow boat" would fit nicely on the mainland europe canals and rivers like the Rhine or Danube, with 60 HP it could go anywhere in style... Lottery win dreams... :-D Thx for taking us with you! :-D
@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын
It was a beaut. Perfectly styled.
@Sushi2735 7 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, The Beaver 🎉 hope to see you on your own one day! Not a fan of the double wide, however it is lovely if very limiting. Now if you owned the Princess, you could bus to France whenever you wanted ❤️
@halfglassfull 2 жыл бұрын
Punny title from a Monty Python favorite. Thanks for showing us the ropes.
@James_Innes 2 жыл бұрын
He's not the messiah - He's a very naughty 'Buoy'
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, that is truly terrible!!
@DavidMeggers 2 жыл бұрын
Again, the title on the thumbnail alone is worth a like 🙂
@joemelton7023 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vlog. The widebeam is a dream. Family of 4 friendly. I can't believe it only has 60hp motor. Was shocked to see the ski boat. Don't know why. Glad to see all the improvements in electric propulsion. I can see the benefits of it in the canal long term. Yes you would still need generators to constantly cruise. The floating homes are very much a possibility. We have a sheltered marine on a river, for them where I live. I enjoyed this vlog, very cool to see all the different boats and accessories. See you next time. P.S. NO You can't have twin 300 on the canal, lol.
@jamesellsworth9673 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us to see a fine show with a wide range of product!
@Suho1004 2 жыл бұрын
Those houseboats looked really nice. Don't know if I'd ever be able to get one, but always look on the bright side of life, right?
@fallingonabruise 2 жыл бұрын
i spy Amy and Wes from Boat time in the queue for the widebeam :)
@travelingcatphotos 2 жыл бұрын
That wide boat you toured was amazing! Eye-popping space. I think that bath is larger than the ensuite we have! That boat would be amazing for full time living.
@jameslynch5716 2 жыл бұрын
You are doing a sterling job for the canals and canal folk.
@charlesmcguffy 2 жыл бұрын
They're called water gypsies
@kc9213 2 жыл бұрын
All so shiny! Great touring of what you saw, love hearing your take on things.
@janetcreasman6441 2 жыл бұрын
That looked like fun, Thanks for taking us along!
@tuvia4082 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, yes you probably would tear up the canals with those outboard engines! Keep up the good work.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jannerkev 2 жыл бұрын
Just thinking about Nick being there as you said it. A fine fellow from Torquay as well. Like me. 😆
@troyw8338 2 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about you David " was hoping you were cracking through this last part of winter ok. Thank you for the new video Sir. 😊
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@andrewmonument8847 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you again, David... It's a wonder you weren't salivating as you wandered round the exhibition !!
@johninokla2635 2 жыл бұрын
I don't remember him saying he never did? Maybe that is why he bought a t-towel? 🤔
@dennisharvey4499 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't get a shot of a floral display and declare you had found the shrubbery!
@hectordelvalle4428 2 жыл бұрын
You are such a delightful person, love your verbal antics. Thank you for entertainment of such wonderful events. It is really enjoyable, be safe. Maranatha
@LordClunk 2 жыл бұрын
I used to work for Princess Yachts. One thing that surprised me is how much waste they create, and how easily they throw stuff away. I tried to pass this observation on, but the manager wasn't interested. Good company to work for. Excellent company to work for. But my manager was a bully so I had to leave for my own sanity.
@danielhostetler9493 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite titles you’ve done so far!! Very creative.
@lvlndco 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us to the boat show, that was fun.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@adrianheywood 2 жыл бұрын
as ever, heartwarming to watch. :)
@davidbagley1783 2 жыл бұрын
Always good to hear from you.. you brighten the world
@johnfahey7215 2 жыл бұрын
No wide load for me. Who would want to limit their available options on the canals? And the cost! Also from my experience with different size campers, there is something satisfying about Over coming limitations, and more incentive to get outside when at all possible. Thank you, interesting video👍
@rickkearn7100 2 жыл бұрын
Great glimpse into the narrowboat universe CTC! It would be interesting to know the economic return for the participants that purchased display space. I'm struck by the growth of this narrowboat universe in the past several years, as evidenced by this show you've highlighted. Seems as though the sleepy little town all you enthusiasts grew up in there on the canals, has suddenly been discovered. Hopefully the quaintness of the beloved experience will not be diluted. We viewers are very fortunate that a consummate media pro such as you, David, is there to document the ongoing story. Cheers.
@markattardo 2 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable tour. You brought back many found memories for me, much appreciated. The price of that widebeam is less expensive than buying a condo where I rent my apartment. Those house barges look awesome!
@freshapproachdigital 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and it was good to meet you and your fellow narrowboating friends.
@mikelp72 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, you make the best vlogs. Well done.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rheffner3 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the boat show tour. Haven't been to a boat show in many years. So much fun.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jamesa7506 2 жыл бұрын
🤤 the poshiness of the poshness of the poshy "boats" to be had was quite posh. Albeit for me, it's almost impossible to beat the charm and statelyness of a beautifully crafted wooden sailboat. A great looking show, indeed, a candyshop for the mariner! (Please excuse the excessive use of made up words 😁)
@lenabreijer1311 2 жыл бұрын
They weren't that posh! No bridge will have to taken apart for any of them.
@troyw8338 2 жыл бұрын
@@lenabreijer1311 🤣🤣 I think thats going over a few heads here.
@robsin2810 2 жыл бұрын
Always good to see you David 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@Fr99763 2 жыл бұрын
Fully with you on your shipchandler addiction! They exercice an attraction like the sirens on Ulysses. Never left a chandlery empty handed🤣 Great video, cheers,
@andynightingale7335 2 жыл бұрын
Ah David, that was great! Really enjoyed that one. The ending was like a warm hug! Thanks for uploading.
@bnewland1958 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the break and distraction. What a place for a rave, loved it.
@flyinghedgehog3833 2 жыл бұрын
Went to London show in 1990...drooled at new Prout catamaran @ 100k...2017 finally bought a 40 ft cat ! Hi from KL
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, back in the days when it was at Earl's Court, I suspect. I used to enjoy going there.
@David.M. 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you David.
@misterflibble6601 2 жыл бұрын
I love a good Boat Show and this was a great on in no small part to Cruising The Cut
@MACMoneU2 2 жыл бұрын
2:37 I would never have imagined it’s simply the lack of space that keeps you from the rave lifestyle. 😂 9:40 Total retro Bond villain vibes. With the right suit and sunglasses you could take over the canals in that thing. 😎
@quentint8742 2 жыл бұрын
Always a good time when KZfaqrs unite.
@johnb4183 2 жыл бұрын
A virtual Plethora Dave a virtual Plethora ! , excellent video as always.
@shanehumberstone5262 2 жыл бұрын
Birminghams perfectly placed for all those bullseye winners
@d14551 2 жыл бұрын
This tour of the boat show was fun, I would want that model of the houseboat, too. And you've got Aquaholic Nick down!
@mattevans-koch9353 2 жыл бұрын
That was a nice show. In the states many of the inland boat shows only have power boats and bass fishing boats. It was nice to see a much bigger range of craft. Thank you David.
@derekmills5394 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you took the model home David but, gallant as always, you refrained from showing the young lady on camera.
@blahblah14u 2 жыл бұрын
Once again a wonderful video! Thank you!
@Speedbird917 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the nick from Aquaholic bit. Brilliant.
@jimg5669 2 жыл бұрын
Pleased to see that shoutout as well. 😀
@kathyowens9901 2 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely smashing boat show! I wanted one of everything! So much fun to see all the different boats.
@YorkshireBeaver 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. That half finished Beaver 23 is mine BTW. Hopefully will be complete by May and great to see it at the show. Wondered what you thought of the colour choice 😊
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
I loved it!
@YorkshireBeaver 2 жыл бұрын
@@CruisingTheCut PS. Your previous Wilderness video was a contributory factor to me ordering it. Only question is why chair with panda on for title?
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a Doctor Who reference (the Tardis)
@sarabaldeschwieler7763 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love one! Will you vlog your progress?
@AlisonAZ 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. We had the Seattle boat show a couple of weeks ago. I did not go. I would love to have another sailboat.
@bepe86 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the Aquaholic references, you both have excellent channels! 👍
@acidrainburn9613 2 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch and listen to your videos David!
@silasmarner7586 2 жыл бұрын
Alright! Liz from Earle Writes dos a cameo on your channel! Brilliant!
@robinengland5799 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Enjoyed the video very much! Glad to see things returning to normal.
@northwalescoast7911 2 жыл бұрын
The perfect tonic for a grim dank day...thank you.
@thomasbernecky2078 2 жыл бұрын
David thinks: I can paint that bilge forest green without even removing the engine. Luxury!
@graemearbuckle9410 2 жыл бұрын
An excellent array of watercraft and accessories. Still - a cozy narrowboat making leisurely progress throughout the sceptered Isle is the stuff of which this colonial sailor's dreams are made of ...
@rupertmiller9690 2 жыл бұрын
Pootling is the word of the day.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Always pootling
@FjHenderson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, it was wonderful seeing another boat show from another part of the world. We have several here in my state of Michigan and they are very big shows. Cheers
@FillingPassports 2 жыл бұрын
Never appreciated how much you were taking your life in your hands as a solo cruiser until I looked into doing a solo narrowboat rental. According to the rental companies, when dealing with complicated locks and randomly falling into the canal, the solo cruiser is a disaster waiting to happen. Glad to see your years of narrowboating went well.
@CruisingTheCut 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I know!!
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