#77 - Why You SHOULDN'T Buy a Widebeam...And Why You Should
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In this video, we talk about the upsides and downsides of living and moving on a widebeam boat. It's not all tea and biscuits you know. Sorry, we don't have any cruising footage because the weather is so bad that we'd be fools to move. We promise that the next video will contain lots of canal footage.
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@Lucysmom26 4 жыл бұрын
Almost didn't watch this, and no idea why KZfaq is recommending it to me but gave it a watch as bored af in lockdown and you two are frickin hilarious. Subbed.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
This might be the best comment we've ever had. So proud of it, we pinned it.
@brigittedossor8167 4 жыл бұрын
My son and I laughed so hard listening to Eric in the background that I need to watch it again for content. Great to hear your laughs too.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Eric is the real star
@doittoday1 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are hilarious 😂so glad to see people living their best life. Much love from the US.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how many Americans watch British KZfaq channels. You guys seem to love our narrow boats and canal system, which is great. Maybe it’s all the history behind the canals that many find fascinating. We take them for granted because their everywhere, but the history behind them is really interesting.
@NewsThatMatterUsa Жыл бұрын
@@matty6848i am also an American I wish I could see them first hand . The canals and the lifestyle seams like an amazing adventure. And your right the history is a huge part but it’s so much more then that .
@Idle-Days 4 жыл бұрын
An entertaining and informative episode; very welcome on this rather dire winters day.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it
@WidebeamandWellingtons 2 жыл бұрын
Just re-watched this one, had completely forgotten about condensation in the fuel tank, we have a fuel leak, which we're waiting to be fixed, so have kept our fuel low on purpose as we don't want it leaking in to the water but guess this could give us more problems! So glad I watched again! ❤️
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
You can always add an additive that guards against diesel bug while the tank is empty. Look in a chandlers or buy it on Amazon
@carlamortlock 3 жыл бұрын
This was such a great video so informative and absolutely too funny for words. I love the snoring in the background 🤣 thanks made my day
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Carla. Glad you enjoyed it
@barneyandrews3173 4 жыл бұрын
We followed a family on a beautiful wide beam last year down the K and A. Interesting to watch. We were all squished in and they were sprawled out like royalty. Nice to watch guys, thanks!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Barney. We were on the K and A last year too
@sharonrozier4984 3 жыл бұрын
The pantry and the size is great! Love it!!!! And hiding from family doesn't always work but you guys have mastered it. You guys must be great navigators giving the size of the bridges i have seen. Keep us informed! Love ya!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! We will always take you along for the ride, Sharon
@ollvebranch 3 жыл бұрын
Great to watch. Informative and funny. Thanks guys!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thenarrowboatgirl 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video and love your boat x x
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. We're just about to sit down and watch yours
@neilwelch7273 3 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, I’m thinking about getting afloat and if this is what it does to you I can’t wait. Happy cruising.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Neil
@pamelasullivan1243 4 жыл бұрын
We are moving on to the canal for continuous cruising and I loved this. It will be a wide beam :-)) Thankyou and great video.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! See you on the canals, Pamela
@maxheadroom7687 4 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel....really great fun and lots of useful observations! As an ex Pom living in Australia it’s great to get a taste of canal life from two fun people...subscribed!👍🇦🇺😎
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stephen. Glad you found us
@peterstathus8079 4 жыл бұрын
Well done, really shows off your personalies! Hello Eric!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Peter
@robbiehewitt5772 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. You guys are a hoot! Wow, great boat. What a lifestyle. I only seen these canals on a tv show recently in Australia. Boats that go across water bridges, incredible engineering. Thanks, enjoyed and got a laugh. I'll be watching more for sure! Best wishes
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed them, Robbie
@rosemary5531 4 жыл бұрын
A lovely video. Thank you. Your pooch has obviously heard it all before so took the opportunity to snooze all the way through! Lovely. Thank you again.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@nighttime64 3 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard over your calendar description that i choked on my tea, decided i have to subscribe, i watch a lot of the channels you mentioned, your my first wide beam channel. Hope you tube let me know a new video is up, used to get updates get nothing now i have no idea why
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing! We hope you enjoy all our other vlogs
@debbiewhitman7699 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful looking forward to seeing your calendar
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Debbie, no one wants to see that. The world is not ready
@bondman21 4 жыл бұрын
Great couple, will watch some more for the sheer joy. Happy cruising. Ps. Can’t wait for the calendar!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@glasloganfarm8944 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. And quite hilarious! Thank you!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@islandwitt1 2 жыл бұрын
Was having a sleepless stress morning so popped onto KZfaq for a mental break and found this lovely funny video. Thank you so much for the laughs. Subscribed. 👍🏻❤️
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the vlog and we helped you relieve some stress
@ScoobieDee 3 жыл бұрын
THIS WAS REALLY USEFULL.......Thanks so much , love the snoring pet!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@juliecrossingham7187 4 жыл бұрын
We loved your vlog & agree with everything you said about pro’s & con,s of wide beams, we have now joined the wide beam lovers as we took delivery of our Canterbury yesterday, 27 February, it’s amazing we waited 2 years to get it , look forward to seeing you on the cut guys.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Julie, you are lucky. The new Canterbury's are amazing. See you on the cut.
@kernowrock555 4 жыл бұрын
You two are hilarious ! I am going to miss Eric's snoring , bless him x.. As I am single, I've been looking at shorter widebeams, not many out there ... but they are maybe the best of both worlds.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
You can get them shorter and they are easier to manage. Thank you for mentioning Eric. We'll miss him too
@terencejay8845 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelb2388 What I need then is a 50ft coracle. With a 7ft 6" headroom.
@waywed 4 жыл бұрын
You two are a laugh a minute. Pure joy in a gloomy world. Thank you!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lovely comment
@femalism1715 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Excellent advice.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@andrewhaig4818 4 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video a real genuine happy couple Thoroughly enjoyed this video couldn’t stop laughing with you looking forward to the next one
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Than you, Andrew. We try our best
@jiloute22 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative video, especially very humorous, I look forward to 2021 to see the calendar
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jean-Louis. You'll get your copy
@JCDiamond 4 жыл бұрын
The best part of this video was Eric! I thought this was a great and informative video. The one thing you didn't mention that I thought of was that with a widebeam you have issues at tunnels sometimes because obviously someone can't pass you. I watched David's video - your home seems to well laid out and cozy! Thanks for sharing - especially the adorable pictures at the end.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Justine. We have to book passage trough some, and others are short enough to see to the end. Some operate on a traffic light system too.
@davidbrown7769 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great vlog cheered me up . Loved the way you kept the snoring in. 😊
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
To be honest, David, we couldn't keep it out
@jacobsalihu4721 9 ай бұрын
Awesome episode, totally enjoyed it 🙌👍
@WeirontheMove 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Urbanfux Жыл бұрын
Fantastic tips! And that snoring 😂 Very funny vid, thank you 💚💜
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover 3 жыл бұрын
I love it, you guys are GREAT!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@ainsliejones3764 Жыл бұрын
Answered a lot of questions thank you. Very interesting.
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
Your welcome
@traceyweedon2234 4 жыл бұрын
OMG ! I love my dogs but don’t think I could put up with the snoring 😴 lol Beautiful video love you guys ❤️
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Tracey, we can barely put up with his snoring. It's a bit like living next to the runway at Heathrow
@traceyweedon2234 4 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣👍🏻🐶❤️
@Duececoupe 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video....most excellent! Fair few chuckles....😆😂 Had to like and subscribe, how could I not! Greetings from a Swede up in Glasgow! 🍻
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@janecox4173 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant.....made me smile x
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
We're glad you enjoyed it
@PNEKarl 4 жыл бұрын
Keep on rockin' guys! Loved it :-)
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Or not, as the case may be.
@tara1971able Жыл бұрын
You two are really funny.. and the information was useful! Thank you and best wishes on your travels.
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@tanyamaxwell-stewart7928 4 жыл бұрын
I am a new vlog watcher have really enjoyed your banter and the sound effect (Eric) Wonderful
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Good to have you onboard, Tanya
@mauramason6273 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the festive tips. We want to retire, leave the US and travel throughout Europe mostly inland. We are pretty sold on a wide beam, but I wonder about going across the Channel in it. We have a lot to learn, glad we found your site, you two are such fun! ☮️🌞
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Crossing the channel would probably invalidate your insurance unless you got a pilot and had your fuel tank cleaned. Good luck, Maura
@redfox05nl 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use a widebeam on the canals in Europe? I heard it's much more restrictive? New to it, so hopefully I heard wrong?
@mickd6942 4 жыл бұрын
Map room ' kitchen love it lol My missis's kitchen doubles as my e bike repair work shop from time to time
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
I bet she loves that! Thank you for taking the time to make comments, Mike. It's really appreciated
@jeefder 3 жыл бұрын
very good,thanks guys :)
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@christopher3786 4 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, enjoyed it very much, thank you?
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@mickd6942 4 жыл бұрын
Love the banter between you two
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mick, who says it's banter...
@manny-perez 2 жыл бұрын
Guys, I just subscribed to your channel; absolutely great video!
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@WideW0lf 4 жыл бұрын
First time viewer, directed to the you from cruising the cut, loved the video, will be watching more
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Glad to have you, Robbie.
@andreaamer1183 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant vlog! My husband and i are used to living off grid in the wilderness up North Ontario, Canada. We have loved living the life but we are moving back to the UK this year and we would really love to live on a widebeam. We don't mind whereabouts we live in the UK. We want 2 bedrooms for the same reasons as you both. We have 3 gorgeous grown up children ,30, 2 x 23yr Olds. We all miss eachother too much and of course we have a beautiful 2.5yr old grandson so we want to be the base when they can come for the wkend, drop in for the night ect. I know prices will have changed since 3yrs ago but it still offers us a cheaper and a lifestyle that we can move our scenery or our home at any time. Going to have a look at your lovely home now and more up-to-date vlogs . Keep the dry sense of humour going and your dog is gorge 😂
@WeirontheMove 4 ай бұрын
Good luck with your floating dream. See you on the cut
@AndySjostrom 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, from New Bern, North Carolina USA. I've been watching a lot of the narrows boat owners here on you tube for quite some time now as I'm planning to build an American version of your wide beam narrows boats of course my biggest problem is finding a place to build my boat from scratch as I live in an apartment complex with a massively large yard however when the complex owners found out what I wanted to do they promptly stipulated in my lease that there would be no boat building taking place on the property. So, for now I watch people like you that own their boats and dream of one day building my boat. Of course once I do find the place to build my boat construction from start to launch will take about 3 months. Using plywood and kevlar for the hull and cabin area of a 15'X80' Dutch midship helm design. once I have built the boat the plan is to launch and sale it around the great loop here in the states covering the Inter coastal waterway (ICW) up the Mississippi river to the great lakes over and down through New York and back out on to the ICW and south to North Carolina. Than spend the rest of my days using the boat as a charter boat for people that want a nice get away place to go to.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an interesting plan, Andy. 15 x 80 is a great size. You could even live on her
@katherinekelly5380 10 ай бұрын
I love hearing Eric snoring - I’m watching this in 2023 and my dog is snoring as well - stereo sound puppy snores rule! And watch a great memory this vlog is of Eric
@WeirontheMove 10 ай бұрын
We miss his snoring, but at least we can hear the TV now
@raymondc5473 2 жыл бұрын
So funny and informative, thanks, brilliant 🤣
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@shaneweightman 3 жыл бұрын
Great fun video cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
you are welcome, Shane
@rowlandclark1015 3 жыл бұрын
First boat was a 60’ Piper Wide, now I’m on a 45 narrow. Love both styles. Yes good and not so good with both. But still loving the life style.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
That's the thing, Rowland, it's all about the lifestyle that counts, not what mode of transport you use.
@rochmel1409 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Following Mark's comments regarding the use of water I am assumimng the next video will be by Julie 'Solo on a widebeam' !! :-)
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
She would if she could steer the boat. Luckily, everything I say is utter tripe and she knows it
@edh0011 3 жыл бұрын
Very funny ! , well done both of you , I am convinced on a widebeam , just got to get the cash together 👌
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck, Eddie. Glad you like the vlog
@leslierindel4610 3 жыл бұрын
Super video So clear
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@ALifeFullofMeaning 4 жыл бұрын
Love the video! You both mad me chuckle with your comments about water tank / water usage. By the way was that photo of the dodgy bend near Bletchley? If so, Glenn hates that one and struggles to get round it in a narrowboat!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
We're just about to sit down and watch yours, Lisa. Glad you enjoyed the vlog.
@taber247 4 жыл бұрын
After all that I had to Subscribe, despite the fact that all future vids will only be one of you holding divorce papers reminisscing about friends you use to have. Informative, amusing, enjoyable, and the dog snored through it all.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing. And for the kind comments
@bazzahead7282 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@alicewilson1874 3 жыл бұрын
Catching up on older ones but, too funny. When I purchased my motor home, the pull out (automated) bedroom a must, to WALK AROUND THE BED lol
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy the vlogs, Alice
@taffythegreat1986 4 жыл бұрын
There was a video where a couple took their narrow boat across the channel to France. I think their destination was the med. it was a good video. Good luck if you do go. 👍👍👍
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
I think I've seen it, Pippa
@keithwright4921 4 жыл бұрын
Yes,France,fab,I live hear,and just down the Road,ther is the River oust,Redon.xx
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Keith. We will do it one day
@richardfoote4518 3 жыл бұрын
Eric is precious and our Yorke snores like him. Enjoyed it.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Eric passed away in May, Richard. He is sorely missed
@vv5171 4 жыл бұрын
Great entertaining video! I thought the background noise was a cat purring. Our 120# rescue dog really snores like trooper. Keep up the good work.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
We get used to it and don't hear it anymore. Thank you for watching.
@dallassukerkin6878 4 жыл бұрын
A most entertaining as well as informative vid, chaps :huge thumbs up and even bigger grin:.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dallas
@Tjw1 4 жыл бұрын
France, get it round Cape Horn, go hard or go home 😂 Thinking of living on the water, I'm a keen angler and hate being indoors so I think I will love it. Thanks for the video 👍
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Bo problem, Ty. You are welcome
@robertashton7940 4 жыл бұрын
Great video had me chuckling away : ) one thing you din't mention is costs . The CRT now charge you for your licence by length and width , and you will also have a bigger engine . I am in the process of deciding to commission a Canterbury or a Madison , love your boat by the way , it's stunning : ) . I will be a solo boater and I don't have family to cater for , but I do like my space and my freedom , but after watching your video , I think , it's going to be a narrow boat for me : )
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
We didn't mention the licence because it's been done to death and common knowledge. We wanted to focus on the physical differences mostly. We are glad we've helped you reach a decision. Hopefully, we'll see you out on the cut one day.
@Charlienmeg 3 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this at 3.45am with my headphones on because my husband is snoring and he's driving me crazy. I may as well have stayed in bed 😂
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Did the snoring synchronize in a cacophony of noise, like Phil Spector's famous wall of sound?
@quest2outdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s the dog snoring🤣🤣🤣
@johnnyc3298 2 жыл бұрын
Mark you're a funny guy! Would love to see your calendar! 🤣🤣
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, Johnny, it sold out
@daveslife9486 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video and especially the cavalier snoring in the background. I lost my Blenheim cavalier last year and I miss not being able to hear the TV ☺️
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, Dave. We lost Eric in May this year
@daveslife9486 3 жыл бұрын
@@WeirontheMove I am sorry to hear that, I had no idea I've just started to follow you. They leave a big hole when they go don't they 😔
@artful_dodger59 3 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic! We've been researching boat living for a few months, and have learned more in your videos than all the 'wide vs narrow' forum brawlery partaken over said months ...Thank you for taking time to create and disseminate this goodness! Your wide beam evangelism has us leaning overwhelmingly wide. I'm thinking large American flags fore and aft will encourage people to rethink their issuing of unpleasant epitaphs as we pass in the narrow parts?
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Hopefully we'll see you out on the cut one day. Good luck and if you need to know anything, just ask
@artful_dodger59 3 жыл бұрын
@@WeirontheMove Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Very kind ... And, I just want to make sure you know, the stuff about the flag was sarcasm. Due to logistics, it is a hardship to live so far away and try to plan, so your insights are very valuable. Safe travels! 🙏
@kevinhowlett4097 4 жыл бұрын
Oh I know that 90 degree bend well. going north out of Fenny Stratford on GU. We are living on a 60 x 10 and cruise the 15 miles of Grand Union, lock free as often as we can. Currently based in Milton Keynes Marina. Loving your videos BTW.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, is that the marina by Woughton on the Green? If so, we moored outside when we came through in the late autumn/early winter. Glad you like the videos. Stay safe
@kevinhowlett4097 4 жыл бұрын
@@WeirontheMove Hi guys. Peartree Bridge which is the one you are thinking about! We were complete newbies (never driven a boat in our lives) and sold up.... bought our widebeam and navigated 58 miles and 69 locks from Alperton to Milton Keynes in 8 days. Your videos (55ish to 70 something) take us back to the time we did this in November 2017. We remember so many locks, pubs, cafes etc... absolutely brilliant. I was corresponding with you when you launched your first video as the similarities were uncanny and I completely related to your exploits. I just wish I had the nerve to video myself and make brilliant vlogs like you have done... but we had no video camera and I was absolutely petrified whilst driving the boat and it was cold, frosty, wet and windy... (the best cruising weather). Again, loving your footage, take care and hope to correspond soon. Kevin
@NewsThatMatterUsa Жыл бұрын
Very cool I live in the USA up in upstate New York but I am fascinated with narrowboats and wide beams . Now I am a boater of many sorts I’ve had jet boats and in boards, I/o , fast boats and camper boats a like . Needless to say I absolutely love the water from boating to also sports but there’s just something about narrow boats and the canals and the lifestyle you guys have I just love it . I was laughing last night I told the wife I said it’s kind of like a cozy live in trailer on the water . She mentioned we have had camper type boats never a yacht but any ways I had to mention they can be very long 40 50 60’ if not more idk and they are so cozy looking . But it is the only type of boat I can truly say I’ve never seen in person or rode in . I wonder could I use one in more wide open waters and large rivers… tho I’d be loosing half the experience if I could .
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, you can take them on inland waterways but they have flat bottoms, so aren't great in tidal sections. We are on the Thames at the moment and that can get pretty rough when rising. They are super cosy, especially in winter with the fire lit.
@josephinehemingwaysa3071 4 жыл бұрын
loved you two ! what a fresh breath of river air! I'm a newbie and a girl on me own.....how difficultis it to manage a Widebeam on your own - i e when cruising do people help with locks etc and what woud you recommend one does to get some boat- know how. I want to move about a bit and wondering if, for a first boat, would you recommend a wide beam or a dutch barge. i am not a sissy and not afraid to paddle my own canoe but dont want to take out the nearest narrowboat the first time I go through a lock. whats the ideal size of a widebeam if you want space and manoeuvrability. could you think of doing a programme on pros and cons of different mooring options. ie constant cruise v permanent mooring v leisure mooring. costs and practicalities. that would be great !
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Josephine. We know many continuous cruisers that are both female and solo boaters. I think for your first boat you should go with your own preference but size wise, we preferred an 11 x 65 to give us more room in locks and narrow parts of the canal. We have done a costs of living on a boat episode, but the comparisons between the different types of moorings is an interesting idea.
@niklar55 Жыл бұрын
😊👍 You could get to the north canal system via the Kings Lyn to Boston link, across the Wash! .
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@for.tax.reasons 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely do take the boat to France I've been watching a few canal boattubers all threatening to go France but no one's done it yet! Pandemic permitting and with all safety precautions it would be awesome to see you guys in France :)
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
We'd love too, but it won't be for a while yet and Brexit has scuppered long-stay plans
@redfox05nl 2 жыл бұрын
Really interested in hearing more about this. Why is it so scary and is it a matter of skill? If so, can that skill be learned and practiced?
@Mark-ct5dh 4 жыл бұрын
Mark an Julie, great fun!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark.
@robtheplod 4 жыл бұрын
The new Richard & Judy double act! - classic! Rob
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
I look nothing like Judy Finnegan, but now you come to mention it, Julie does has a passing resembled to Richard Madeley
@Okimyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Okinawa 😎. Just stumbled on to your video and I love it. You both have a great sense of humor 😂. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings to Okinawa. Isn't that the home of Karate. I'm sure Gichin Funakoshi was born there? Thank you for watching the vlogs. We're glad you enjoyed it
@Okimyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Weir on the Move Yes that’s correct. My last boss studied his style at a local dojo. Happy sailing or canal-ing that is laidback boating 😎 I love it.
@janeabbotts 4 жыл бұрын
I doubt I could live on a narrowboat with someone, would be fine by myself...I think..:) Interesting thoughts on the pros and cons. Thank you for the chuckles, always very welcome. Cheers.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, Jane
@nesleinf 2 жыл бұрын
Now I have tried to watch this video 10 times, but the relaxed snoring in the background makes med fall asleep halfway through. I suppose it probably is a good video so I give it a thumbs up anyway 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love from Denmark
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent comment. Made us laugh out loud
@davejones5805 2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I are considering selling up and buying a boat. My wife has a lot of the same concerns you've mentioned - we'd look at being around Cambridge (Great Ouse). You guys have given an great insight - thank you
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Dave. You should visit Crick Boat show this year
@davejones5805 2 жыл бұрын
@@WeirontheMove Brilliant advice - thank you
@liverpoolscottish6430 Жыл бұрын
@@WeirontheMove Thank you for posting this insight into the practicalities of living on a widebeam boat. I am in the early stages of considering selling my house- a 1930 3 bedroom semi, and downsizing to a WB boat. It would enable me to be mortgage free- which would be a huge plus. What are the running costs like for a WB in terms of diesel, and heating the boat? How expensive are they to moor up for an extended period? I've never handled a canal boat previously, how difficult are they to handle? How much would it cost me to black the hull on a WB? Is it correct that it must be blacked every 4-5 years? I would be extremely grateful for your advice and guidance! Thank you! :)
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
@@liverpoolscottish6430 We did a vlog about the running costs. You should take a helmsman's course on handling a boat. They are excellent. The blacking depends o what product you use. Some are every three years, while others every five to seven years. The price reflects the product, but it is cheaper if you do the blacking yourself. It also depends on where you get it done because it's more expensive down south. You can spend anything from £600 to £2000.
@paulmarkham2197 11 ай бұрын
I was under the impression some locks were too narrow for wide beams? Brilliant video by the way.😂
@WeirontheMove 11 ай бұрын
Some locks are too narrow but they are classed as narrow canals. We only cruise on widebeam canals with double locks. Glad you liked the vlog!
@wotviewer 2 жыл бұрын
glad you subtitled the snoring, I was about to scream at the screen answer the phone
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
He was very loud
@stewartjohnson242 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your thoughtful video. I am a believer but my wife is a hard lady to convince. And the snoring dog! So funny.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stewart. She'll come round, I hope
@kevinfarrell5778 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...informative as ever with a twist of fun....all the best...👍👍🍺🍺
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin. Glad you liked it
@patsyporter1266 4 жыл бұрын
HAAA FOR A MINUTE I THOUGHT YOUR ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE DOG!
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
I wish. He makes a lot of noise
@stevesrepairs3815 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great vlog but I think that the lack of rocking is because of the bolster pillow and water lol. Great to see and hear Cptn Eric. All the best, Stevie
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stevie.Glad you enjoyed it.
@thomasmackenzie7811 Жыл бұрын
Many Thanks 🥰👍!
@WeirontheMove Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@fayewinkler8629 3 жыл бұрын
I love you two! You are a favorite!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you, Faye.
@Pmjs 2 жыл бұрын
I've had 3 Blenheim Cavalier's. It was nice to see your wee Eric.
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
We wish he was still with us
@Pmjs 2 жыл бұрын
@@WeirontheMove I feel the same with my Skye&Prince.
@mikeboone4425 3 ай бұрын
You 2 are great glad we stumbled over you 2 love the the canal boats . I'm curious do you know of any one who has a narrow boat and a wide boat some one who does not need to worry about there bill's and loves the boating life.
@WeirontheMove 3 ай бұрын
Not to our knowledge. We know plenty of narrow boaters and widebeame owners but not couples who have both
@janetbayliss2117 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Janet
@user-yd4yj4hn4f 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Planning on moving back to the U.K. in the not-too-distant future and seriously investigating river and canal living with a wide beam and your channel is such a brilliant, rich find. Funny and super informative. Thank you so much!
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
We are so glad you find it interesting. Hopefully you'll get most of the info you'll need. Good luck with your move
@tommcguire5525 3 жыл бұрын
Really good.
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@MarkWadsworthYPP 2 жыл бұрын
The map and pointer were educational and informative. What we need is an MK to Wellingborough link.
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@nairbvel 4 жыл бұрын
Gosh, that's a cute name for a "production company," I wonder why they chose that name... oh. OH.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thank yo so much for subscribing. We hope you enjoy the vlogs
@richardfoote4518 3 жыл бұрын
Good video and interesting
@WeirontheMove 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@charlesmorris6952 2 жыл бұрын
You two are awesome people
@WeirontheMove 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Charles
@keithandlindabaldrey7413 4 жыл бұрын
We thought Erics nasal vocals were my cell phone buzzing. We just found your channel but will be watching many episodes as you are just as crazy as us.
@WeirontheMove 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith and Linda. We hope you enjoy watching
@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын
And I did Keith😂😂
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