Buying & doing up my narrowboat - from leisure to liveaboard

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Buying & doing up my narrowboat - from leisure to liveaboard

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Once upon a time, the Naughty Lass was called 'Jacob' - and looked a bit different than it does now! This video covers the period from when I first saw it on Halloween 2014 and then from March 17th 2015 when I bought it, and then from that point through to May 17th when I left the leisure moorings I used to do the boat up at Saltford, near Bristol.
Introducing the (tragically underused in this case) finest traditional craftsmen I know:
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Thanks also to my Dad Big Richie for making the wooden floor possible, and generally supporting me, with mum Sue, in my decision to set off on this crazy adventure. Huge amount of love and respect to you both.
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@AndyB59 7 жыл бұрын

Huge amount of work gone in there Robbie. Truly lost in admiration of your commitment. I can see how proud you are as you watch the footage. I could never have done it. Good on ya buddy. :-}

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, yes very proud, lots of work there - think I just got a bit over excited I think! Plus you know what I'm like, perfectionism, high standards and everything (well to a certain extent)!

@ericfoster3636 7 жыл бұрын

Robbie, Thank you for sharing this. You should be very proud of her. You put in a ton of work and I for one think the Naughty Lass is a fine boat. Well done my friend!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Eric thanks for the comment! 8^)

@alanjohnson8788 7 жыл бұрын

I think that a lot of single people and young couples are realising that with the 25% deposit, outside of London, to buy a property, they can in fact purchase a narrowboat. Even if they buy a boat and stick it in a marina all year and only use it for holiday cruising, the yearly cost is way cheaper than a house. The average weekly cost of a marina is about £41, shore power £5 and gas bottles that can last a while £26 it really is a way to save some money and have full time jobs. It is no surprise that new marinas are springing up all along the cut. You, Robbie, are in the vanguard of proving that living on the cut is a viable alternative to living in a house. Keep it up young man, your videos are inspiring to those who come after.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Al, very much appreciated - and you make it all sound so logical - make me wish I'd done it sooner! The one thing I would say is that it doesn't suit everyone! Spiders, damp and emptying your toilet are just a few things that would put most people off! How about you - do you have a boat or are thinking of getting one? 8^)

@craigbowie8925 5 жыл бұрын

Robbie I really enjoyed watching your transformation of Naughty Lass. She has character and looks like home. Thank you.

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one thanks Craig 8^)

@michaelpilling9659 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robbie. That was a lovely story and an excellent video to go with it. You and your friends and family have done a super job. You mow have a wonderful home

@MrCptjohn 4 жыл бұрын

What a transformation Robbie,you have made cracking job,and thanks to your dad and friends,full steam ahead mate.👍

@LifeinaNutshell 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic transformation.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers you two!

@wendyflanagan5738 Жыл бұрын

A lovely explanation of all the team work and effort to transform your narrowboat. Brilliant.

@susanm2117 5 жыл бұрын

Great video to see how you transformed Jacob into Naughty Lass. I really enjoy your videos. Keep on cranking it!

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan will do!! 8^)

@charliewilson4670 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video but it looked like a nightmare but hard work and long shifts and your there now, cracking job mate ☺👍

@davidsedlickas8222 5 жыл бұрын

A homely boat Robbie back in the day for £24k. Letting emotions blinding the amount of work required to making your dream come to fruition is a process we all go through be it buying a boat ( gone through same experience) or buying a house. You get there in the end. Your travel vlogs are excellent and all your viewers we travel with you. I especially like the real ale bits discovering great pubs along the way. Keep crankin

@johnbrookes2196 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie for showing the purchase and restore of Naughty Lass. Your interior always looks cosy and not sterile like some I have seen.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Two words - white paint. Avoid like the plague!

@tempest1261 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the wood paneling throughout its really ..... Classic.

@mamaddoesdinner4977 7 жыл бұрын

Love the colors!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mama! 8^)

@deanbarnes20 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work Robbie. Really interesting to see how you put your own stamp on the boat. I love the rustic eastern vibe you have going on with the traditional old narrowboat touches too. Very nice!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dean, very kind and yes that was the exact sort of mix I wanted 8^)

@dulciebarnes6228 7 жыл бұрын

What a great idea for a vlog. I really love your crank it cruising, the pub of the week and the accompanying music in your usual vlogs but it was great to see this and how lovely your boat looks since the purchase. Keep them coming! 👍

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dulcie, well I had all this old footage and pics so I thought I'd do something with them! Thanks for watching and commenting, very much appreciated and keeps me going 8^)

@paultelegdi2360 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent vblog. Sure it’s dirty, but 100% authentic. Also a great wakeup call as to the amount of commitment and hard work that goes with owning a boat. A real eye opener.

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul 👍

@ade9685 7 жыл бұрын

Briil as ever Rob, shame you were not Vlogging back then as I'd been along to lend a hand. On my kinda patch Saltford. Great what you did to her. I couldn't of done the sanding though wow that was a beast of a task! been a paint wash over it showing the grain through for me! I guess there is more to come on the updating? Cheers Ade

@tomf2026 6 жыл бұрын

So satisfying restoring things. Cant help thinking it's very dark for a small area, especially with small windows...

@wonderbolt3227 7 жыл бұрын

Really like the homely rustic vintage look you have given the boat xD

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! 8^)

@TheBiggs1983 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful home. Complete legend. Brilliant stuff

@guzzi1948 7 жыл бұрын

interesting to see what it was like at the beginning and how much work you have put in to him/ her! See thats an old engine and hope she keeps running ok, I love old motors but you need to love them lots!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Arnold, yes this particular engine has broken down so hopefully I can it fixed soon (video to follow!) 8^)

@JPinFuerteventura 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting video Robbie. You certainly changed the boat quite a bit to suit you. I like to see things (not just boats) being given a new lease of life with some tlc. Well done mate.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for the comment John much appreciated!

@jezzlynnnoparticularniche8019 7 жыл бұрын

Love your narrow boat. I can see your pride. Pretty awesome 😀

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Yep it's hard to paint over that 8^) Lovely comment thank you Jen!

@davelawday6609 2 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant... thanks for sharing.kind regards Dave 😁👍👍👍👍

@bex82uk 6 жыл бұрын

Bet it's so satisfying looking back on all your work making your home, really interesting to see how a project like this all comes together, thanks for sharing. I love the hatches in the floor for keeping in the drinks:)

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebecca! Well it is great to lool back - and so much better than having to make a vlog about it as I was doing it, now that would have been hard work! 8^)

@themetalgardener4960 4 жыл бұрын

Love your overall aesthetic. I've thought about chalk paint for some things for my cabin and seeing you use it makes me want to do so now. I like the layering effect. I actually just painted the outside of my cabin very close to the color of your kitchen cabinets. Picked it out last Fall though, way before ever seeing your channel. I just absolutely love every color in the blue-green spectrum. BTW you're one of my fav narrowboat channels.

@RobbieCumming 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks Leslie

@petegalloway2466 2 жыл бұрын

Timothy Taylor’s Landlord….. noice! 🍻😎 and a lovely vlog, too.

@samuellowrey9403 7 жыл бұрын

I do like your Beer Cellar! Must of been a good feeling after you finished all the work and could move aboard.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sam - it was such a good moment, slightly marred by the fact that I spent the first night aboard refitting the throttle lever during a thunderstorm, moored by a pump out machine!! But after I fixed that it felt amazing to finally be on my way. 8^)

@willowtree6657 4 жыл бұрын

You made it into an absolutely beautiful boat ! :)

@RobbieCumming 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sofia very kind 8^)

@julesstone7990 7 жыл бұрын

Stunning boat! Love the colours x

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jules glad you like 'em 8^)

@clarelean3501 7 жыл бұрын

Love the warm colours and thanks for the info about using Danish oil/white spirit to get a softer look :)

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Clare glad you liked it! The danish oil/white spirit technique I learnt from my friend Alex, he says it helps untreated wood absorb it better. 8^)

@jamcamcam-webecruising2329 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watch, gave me some ideas for when we get on the canal next year, cheers Robbie!

@bloodynorahvan2203 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video - thanks Robbie :-)

@RobbieCumming 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome mate 👍

@andywheal6477 7 жыл бұрын

Great vlog Robbie, it was nice to see how it all began, and how you got to where you are now. Keep em coming .

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

No worries thanks for the comment dude 8^)

@barbaragriffin869 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good to see the process!

@danonthecut2351 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid mate, good to see the build. I need to learn a lot more about oils on wood, interesting stuff. Great to put your own stamp on a boat without a total refit or buying a sail away. I'll most likely do a similar thing now and mod a retired hire boat. There are some gems out there and staff get killer deals on boats and mooring :) Haha sorry had to drop that in!

@suecox2308 5 жыл бұрын

That was really interesting and enjoyable.

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue 8^)

@Voodoo_Ray 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight into making a boat your own and whats involved. Your other videos have been a great source of info too

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Hey no worries, thanks for letting me know Zi! 8^)

@tomdallas1211 7 жыл бұрын

hay Robbie, nice video of your narrowboat Thank you for sharing.cheers

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome glad you enjoyed it 8^)

@sylviapage8572 7 жыл бұрын

Great job, it looks so comfortable and homely. Well done.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sylvia, yes that was what I was going for. Really like the idea of having a floating 'cottage in the city', but have found I don't moor in cities as often as I originally planned!

@livingthedreambuildingthedream 3 жыл бұрын

I find it amazing that people like yourself buy a boat and on a budget.... How do you stop yourself going getting a fat loan and ripping everything out???? very admirable..

@RobbieCumming 3 жыл бұрын

Pure laziness on my part! To get a fat loan you gotta work to the bone!!

@livingthedreambuildingthedream 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobbieCumming that is true!!!!!

@jessica9886 6 жыл бұрын

You're fecking awesome. Been looking at narrow boats since I saw you could even live on them now I'm obsessed. Hope I can get my own one day but seems they're bloody expensive. Good luck like.

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Ah shucks. Thank you! Yep boats that you can actually live fairly normally in can be really expensive but there are opportunities if you look out for them and make a few compromises (in my case no washing machine/fridge!) 8^)

@chrishirst6193 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robbie Would really welcome a chat about boats - really want one but prices are so varied. Love your vids by the way

@happyhermit2022 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting story and well told. New subscriber and thank you 🤗

@timpaszkiewicz7169 6 жыл бұрын

I hadn't seen this video Robbie. Now I understand your love of, pub of the week.

@mjallenuk 7 жыл бұрын

Well you've got a better eye than I have mate.... Nice place to be and easily one of the nicest boats out there I'd say.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks that can't be true but thanks Matt!! 8^)

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks that can't be true but thanks Matt!! 8^)

@ericwatts9125 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely stuff.

@bigmort6916 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely job! 👍🏻👌🏻

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! 8^)

@peterhere6298 7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, informative and fun to watch :-)

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Ah cheers Pete 8^)

@ronnielloyd4676 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Robbie, Interesting to see how it started and how you've improved it and moved it on. That French Oak floor looked great! I think the MDF T&G looked good too. What a nuisance that ballast could be though! Looking forward to the next vlog!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

You know it Ronnie - I did have a leak recently but thankfully only on the non-gravel part - what luck! Would love to have the oak all the way through but alas it was just too thick!

@ronnielloyd4676 7 жыл бұрын

Shame because the oak looked stunning! The important thing is, she's yours and you're enjoying her!

@stewartrobertson2337 7 жыл бұрын

Nice boat mate,a name's a name it means something to somebody and nout to others!,, cheers dude,Stu..

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Never a truer word said cheers Stewart! 8^)

@lv_woodturner3899 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting. You did good with the visual documentation of the process to get this to your liking. In the picture of you with your dad, did I see an Air Products Ltd label on his jacket. I worked at AP headquarters in T'town until 2012. Not the same company with the latest CEO selling off what is left of chemicals and electronics.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'll ask dad about that!!

@ianharriman4952 7 жыл бұрын

Great and interesting vlog Robbie, been watching all your vlogs always good, catch you on the cut one day.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian glad you liked it, yes see you out there I hope!

@anitablades6033 6 жыл бұрын

This was the second time I had watched this vid. John was right some of the shots were not up long enough for me to focus on what things were. But it's good other wise, I'm still using your quiet engine sound only vid to get sleepy by . Thanks

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Like an ASMR video! Great! Thanks for watching again 8^)

@pambromley7481 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely refurb.

@RobbieCumming 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@noturauntie4784 6 жыл бұрын

Hello there, nice to see what you went with. I'm forever making little changes and improvements, wish I could have a clearer run like that. Hope you don't mind me pointing this out and maybe someone has already but; your MPPT charge controller is a fake. Its a, dishonestly packaged, PWM. It may not impact you too much. It depends on your needs and how your panels are connected. You could expect a good 30-40% more power from a genuine MPPT controller and many times more if your panels happen to be in series.

@stevecooney1361 7 жыл бұрын

Good vlog. A historical one of naughty lass !

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, yes very important to remember how much work went in - I'd almost forgotten!

@canalboatpics16 7 жыл бұрын

Great blog/vlog

@alethianicola8225 7 жыл бұрын

Looks great. Love the colours!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely glad you like them! Most people go for white 😝

@alethianicola8225 7 жыл бұрын

Robbie Cumming White can be boring though, it looks great ! 👍🏻

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

I agree, and with lamp/led lights on darker colours you can add drama and mystery, and actually create the illusion of more space! Contraversial or what!?!

@alethianicola8225 7 жыл бұрын

Robbie Cumming I think you're a secret interior designer 😅 I agree the lighting and the colours look very atmospheric 💡💡

@marionjohansson4235 Жыл бұрын

Good job!

@davidmcnally452 5 жыл бұрын

Spotted the hobgoblin gold,one of the best beers

@CheckFred 7 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video Robbie, you must be well chuffed you documeted everything so well.... Great Job!! :-0

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! Yeah I just filmed and snapped away without thinking really, lucky to have it all really!

@rubbberrobbie 7 жыл бұрын

I expected Sarah Beeny to pop out at the end... Cool look to the place fella 👍🏼

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Ha ha no I had to hide her in the gas locker - cheers Robbie! 8^D

@myhorsefirst 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you 8^)

@douglaskerins6030 6 жыл бұрын

great looking flooring

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Douglas - made sure to invest in some nice french oak (but the checkered tiles are just cheap stick-on vinyl!)

@gabethet8458 7 жыл бұрын

That "Beer fridge" has nice millennium falcon vibe.

@jeremysmith54565 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one seriously! Take care :)

@sonic3333 7 жыл бұрын

Great vlog interesting to see what you have done to her.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I thought you might want to see how it all looked before! 8^)

@alanlocke3826 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job Robbie. But, I noticed some kitchen utensils hanging from hooks. With movement of the boat they will, over time, swing back and forth and mark your lovely walls. I'd suggest some protection.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan I'll investigate that! 8^)

@richardlongmore9301 7 жыл бұрын

I like your colour scheme buddy reminds me of a bar I useto frequent ( a bit to much in Madrid) nice one ! Great vids !

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Now that sounds like a pub of the week situation right there. Thank you! 8^)

@snappyfish 7 жыл бұрын

See you do work hard, not just cranking it around the canals in beautiful scenery.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

I try! Cheers Gary - and I think this one was for you as you did mention a while back that you wanted to see more of this sort of thing. Will be doing an interesting engine maintenance video in a few...

@snappyfish 7 жыл бұрын

Robbie Cumming Really good job done, keep at it. :)

@JMS98989 7 жыл бұрын

Love these! 😻

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks James and thanks for your support matey! 8^)

@daveevans4036 7 жыл бұрын

brill brill vlog robbie great always good and intresting

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave! 8^)

@jamesshanks2614 7 жыл бұрын

You might have already discovered the most common ballast is red bricks I like the old Lister diesels but I prefer water cooled as when it's chilly out you can run the hot water through the radiators in the boat to get two uses from the fuel consumed.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

No I didn't know that! A water cooled engine would be great for those on the move during winter James, I agree. Although not so much when it freezes I hear! 8^)

@markmay184 7 жыл бұрын

Good job mate - fantastic

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 8^)

@peterrutter7332 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Robbie great vid very interesting

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter! 8^)

@leebolton6162 5 жыл бұрын

Great video love the look.

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee! 8^)

@hideawaysailing9078 3 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful craftsmanship very cozy home👍⚓️

@RobbieCumming 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very kind

@grahamebelton9832 7 жыл бұрын

Around 15 years ago I was tempted to buy a 72 foot narrowboat with a working Lister engine for £3000. I consulted a friend of mine who was a writer for a certain boating magazine. His speciality was live aboards. He did a bit of research and there were two reasons I think the man was selling it. (1) He was moored next to the custom house in Kings Lynn and the council wanted him to move it sharpish. (2) It was a 72 footer and the locks on the River Great Ouze were all 60 foot which meant that for both reasons I would have to first find another mooring and secondly would have to have the thing craned out and transported to the new mooring. I just didn't have the finances to do it.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting Grahame, that sounds like one of those opportunities that you have to snap up there and then without a survey so who knows how much it would have costed in the end! 8^)

@grahamebelton9832 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, pity I didn't take that opportunity. The Lister alone was probably worth £3000 on its own? It was a wooden boat so who knows what was lurking below the surface? And yes of course it is unwise to buy a boat without a survey. Also I hear they are trying cunning ways to try and get all live aboards off the canals so they just have those who are prepared to pay high prices for moorings?

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Ah wood, yes that may have cost a lot of time certainly! Well, I know there are cynical people on either side which won't help, but we can't listen to the curmudgeons out there. We can't predict the future or truly know everyone's intentions but hopefully if we keep putting on the boats are homes demos we can keep that message going.

@grahamebelton9832 7 жыл бұрын

I answered an advert from Gweek Quay near Mawgan in Cornwall once. They were advertising a small live aboard around 35ft. The advert read, "Ideal for live aboard, but not for holiday residence". I was intrigued so I phoned up the bloke. I said, "Surely if it is ideal for living aboard it must also be ideal for a holiday residence"? "Ah yes" He said, "The reason reason for that is that it has a leak and needs to be pumped out every day". Lol. When I was next in Cornwall I went to Gweek Quay but couldn't find the boat. Perhaps it sank? :-)

@tomf2026 6 жыл бұрын

I think you had a lucky escape.

@davidbutler4363 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it😁👍👏👏👏

@brianrees3697 7 жыл бұрын

Brill video Robbie

@TesticularcancerUK 7 жыл бұрын

must be brillant to see a different view from the bedroom window every day (well nearly everyday) robbie. Which so far has been your fave bit of canal Robbie?

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Really depends on my mood/needs mate! I really enjoyed that view of Pennington Flash near Leigh, and Birmingham was really handy for pubs etc. Great memories of the Kennet & Avon in summer and perhaps one of the most picturesque moorings is Adlington on the Thames. And then there are places like Saltaire looked good but could not get a spot due to popularity!

@betdan7777777 7 жыл бұрын

well done made your self a home.

@simonwright9916 6 жыл бұрын

Am watching this whilst working so forgive me if I ask daft questions you may have already answered. Firstly, how is the MDF standing up to being installed on a canal boat? Did you use some kind of marine grade because I know it can swell up if it gets wet or is exposed to damp for too long. Also, you spent time sanding everything down - did you also sand down the areas where you applied Annie Sloane paint? I thought the whole idea of her chalk paints was to remove the need to spend ages on surface prep? I have done a lot of furniture projects using chalk paint and I never sanded any of them before painting, although I did lightly wire wool some after painting where I wanted a gloss rather than matt finish. PS great video by the way 👍

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks for this - yes the MDF is just standard stuff I think, yet has expanded much less than my oak floorboards. Anni Sloan can go on most things you’re absolutely right I only sanded to get rid of the varnish so I could apply a softer looking danish oil

@jamesrivis620 5 жыл бұрын

Euuuwww, CARPET in the BATHROOM, how flippin’ gurrrosss. Some years ago when I was having trouble with my shoulder, the doc said it would be a good idea to exercise 8n the pool at the motel across from the hospital which they had booked for patient care. The first time I arrived to find out thar when you stepped out of the large men’s shower you found 3 urinals also in the room surrounded by indoor/outdoor carpet.As most guys know, on occasion you might aim wrong and spritz pee into the rug. That concept for me was enough. That a hospital would be that insensitive to place a patient in such an unsanitary situation...fuggedaboudid.

@wsatnutter9674 6 жыл бұрын

for the love of god Mild chillie powder but the flagon of ale spot on on

@tiggasmum 4 жыл бұрын

Great video :)

@alixander8729 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Robbie, Any advice on how much I should budget each year if I'm living full time on the boat? I'm brand new to all this but you've convinced me that this is the life I want! Thank you so much for your videos :) Alix

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Alix, that's amazing, I'm glad to have inspired you but also big up yourself for committing to such an adventurous decision! I should think you'd need to budget for around the same amount as if you were renting - but as there are so many different variables (e.g. are you going to be aboard all the time, are you going to buy a boat out right or take out a loan etc) but for me it has been about the same as renting a shared house.

@69Phuket 6 жыл бұрын

You can shake rattle and roll, Up/down lighting. I'm not a moaner...Just a jealous egit! Trapped in the system!

@tgcrowson 7 жыл бұрын

How many boats did you look at before you found Naughty Lass? I think the heart tends to rule over the head when deciding on a boat. It's certainly true in my case.

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Too true, and you start making compromises on things you would have previously said was a must have! I looked at hundreds online, but actually just viewed 4 - but it took about 2 years of research and financial wranglings!

@petejohnson1724 4 жыл бұрын

for about 30 grand you have a nice home

@RobbieCumming 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter!

@lawrencerogers576 4 жыл бұрын

Beer fridge? That Taylor Landlord should be drunk at at least 55.

@silashouse1054 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Robbie, The boat I want has got to be about the same price you paid. I have not received and notifications of recent blogs so I am wondering are you taking time out? I will never qualify to get into the Crank it log. I have seen this vid before but I am running out of new stuff LOL Crank it nice and easy mate.Kaiora mi......... .Nottingham John from NZ Kaiora

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John! Yeah just working on other projects but will be back soon!

@silashouse1054 5 жыл бұрын

choice Robbie look forward to it. Cheers for now

@ukulelalienation 7 жыл бұрын

how old is 'Naughty Lass'? How much did the overplating cost, if I may ask?

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

36 years old. I think the bill came to £8,000 for the entire length of the boat, but I simply didn't have enough money yet was committed to buying so previous owner kindly paid for most of that.

@J0B- 7 жыл бұрын

nice job m8

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Ah cheers man 8^)

@frank_f4748 7 жыл бұрын

Is it Mitch Pendagast !? Do you know what he does now, right? He is a great guy, I would give him a grand too to do anything on my boat!, but he is not an engineer anymore!

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Do you know him? He was going to become a Landrover mechanic when I last saw him. Such a dude, and he has so many crazy and wonderful ideas. This was his last narrowboat job though I'm afraid 😩 Unless you can use your charms (or set your herd of cats on him)?!!

@frank_f4748 7 жыл бұрын

I know him and I love his copper art! I am also quite impressed with his crow-pet. Ah! I don't need his help for Swan, it was just to say that he is a very trustworthy guy, but yeah...actually...at the moment he is giving me advice on boat-painting for free! :D

@RobbieCumming 7 жыл бұрын

Copper n crows, sounds awesome!! You really are ensconced in the boater community now, it's great to hear. I'm looking forward to bumping (not literally) into you and the Swan one day to see how much you've changed (or not!) 8^)

@beingatliberty 7 жыл бұрын

a little bit dark for my liking, baroque but not much light throw, but each their own.

@ladygardener100 6 жыл бұрын

Can you remember the cost of the french oak flooring, how is it standing up. what thickness is it, are the tiles on top?

@RobbieCumming 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jo, the cost was about £30 per square foot. We got a good deal though. It’s about 20mm thick I think. It goes as far as the tiles which are on top of the marine ply base boards (looking back I should’ve added another sheet of ply as they have cracked).

@usedbrickie9166 6 жыл бұрын

A foot or yard ? Approx 3K + per 100 foot. Wow. I would have thought tile would be cheaper and there's your ballast. Just a thought. Nice job on the ship mate... Cheers

@bobmason83 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Robbie , love the videos man . Would you consider a deck hand for a day to show me the ropes , Im pretty sure I want to buy a boat and will organise a hire boat some time but locks look pretty daunting an would just love to come see what its like . keep up the good work man . 👍

@RobbieCumming 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah if you’re serious I’m sure I can help, send me an email and I’ll see what I can sort out! 8^)

@bobmason83 5 жыл бұрын

nice one Robbie , just seen your reply so appolagies for the lateness . thatd be awesome mate , Ill get the beers in 👍 bobmason83@gmail.com . look forward to chatting mate .