Inside Electric Narrowboat The Speedy Whippet II

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2 ай бұрын

Recorded Live on Facebook watch our inside tour of our latest bespoke built narrowboat The Speedy Whippet II. This canal boat is 68.5 ft long and has an hybrid propulsion system allowing it to cruise on both electric motor or diesel engine.
The Speedy Whippet II is fitted out is lots of solid Ash and Oak. She has two bedrooms, walkthrough bathroom, large saloon with diesel stove, 6 seater pullman dinette, huge galley with quartz worktops, wine cellars in the floor, washer/dryer, and integrated fridge and freezer.
There is no gas on board so both the Miele Oven and induction hob are electric. She has a 775Ah at 48v providing all day cruising on electric. On the roof there are 8 200w, 1.6kw worth of solar panels.
The boat has a large bow thruster which can be operated via a remote control as can the propeller (Forward and astern).
All the steel work has been shot blasted prior to being painted with 2 pack epoxy paintwork and hull blacking. Copper Coat paint has been applied to the steel work below the waterline.
All the windows/ portholes are double glazed and she is centrally heated to stainless steel radiators.
Visit our website for more details on our bespoke canal boat building, as well as our fleet of luxury narrowboats that are for hire. www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk
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@randyclark1221 21 күн бұрын

Hello from California. This is the most beautiful and well-thought-out narrowboat that I have ever seen. Absolutely exquisite. Thank you for the video.

@AquaNarrowboats 17 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@nigelcooper7740 11 күн бұрын

A stunning boat it’s now our new neighbour in our home marina wish them all the best

@mothership_marine 20 күн бұрын

Nice work guys - Tim

@user-ou8yg7yu8e 24 күн бұрын

Stunning, fitted out stunningly .lot's of light. Only if i was a lot younger and a lot richer. .But i can see all the narrow boats on the canals, as there are a lot filming .

@urbanrider429 Ай бұрын

That’s a beautiful boat guys

@donlunn792 14 күн бұрын

Stunning Boat. Absolutely love it. Thank you for showing us around the Boat.

@ArgyleGT 2 ай бұрын

Stunning boat!

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@chriswalker8378 Ай бұрын

One of the best looking boats I've seen, you really know how to build a beautiful thing

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@aarongranger 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I've been watching KZfaq narrowboat channels for years (probably since the COVID lockdown) and spent a week on the MonBrec on holiday. I love to design my own boat in my head and this one just about nails it. The front bedroom is exactly what I would have drawn, as is the aft end of the boat. I might redesign the mid-cabin to be more of a desk/work-area, but that's pretty specific to me. A beautiful boat... well built and well designed. Thank you for sharing.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@markwhiting4322 Ай бұрын

me to, I would go for office smaller with access out in the bow, cabin abit bigger, separate shower, sink open separate toilet, salon, horseshoe kitchen, dining, separate washing machine area then out to the stern............

@julietfaraj1608 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Sensational boat!

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@philipizzard2584 2 ай бұрын

Wow just beautiful I would a boat like this so lovely built and finished.❤❤thanks for showing us.😊

@lisadefries6718 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful boat 😊

@tteric67 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful boat. The craftsmanship is exquisite! Many congrats! 👏🥰

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@derekcarter3446 2 ай бұрын

sound perfect thanks

@nickfoyston2811 Ай бұрын

Amazing. Love the size.

@jenniferfarber2700 Ай бұрын

Boat is absolutely stunning obviously but you two are hilarious in your delivery of otherwise kind of dry information. I could watch you for hours!

@AquaNarrowboats 29 күн бұрын

Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed it 😊

@mikeconway1387 Ай бұрын

Loving the commentary.😉

@carolives7977 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful boat.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Carol, hope you're keeping well x

@bishopkinlyside8477 2 ай бұрын

Hi guys, wow have to be the best looking narrow boat I’ve ever seen. Absolutely love it while put together in fantastic design. Keep up the good work Cliff from Australia.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!😊

@mikeconway1387 Ай бұрын

Wow amazing job. On the Speedy Wippet 2 Very envious Mike from Bristol.

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

The Speedy Whippet I has been through Bristol, and out onto the Severn. Maybe they'll also bring SW II through that area too👍

@bobrose513 19 күн бұрын

Hi guys yes I can hear you. Regards Bob Rose

@russellgordon5160 2 ай бұрын

❤beautiful.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jasonandrewismail2029 8 күн бұрын

interesting just came across your channel. kind regards, jason

@bimbledwadle Ай бұрын

How Clever as well as beautiful and functional

@LoveLifeTriumph 2 ай бұрын

Without doubt the nicest NB i have ever seen. We would happily move off our WB for that, wonderful piece of work. Are you at Crick? Best, Darren & Wendy

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊. No we're not at Crick this year but we'll be having another open day in the summer. Watch out on our Socials for the date 👍

@markwhiting4322 Ай бұрын

Question, what is the general, inside space in ft, length also average length of the bow and stern....

@wobby1516 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful, love it. Dare I ask how much one like this cost. Or is it like Rolls Royce if one has to ask one can’t afford it.

@riceyo62 22 күн бұрын

Escargot 😊

@marksomers2358 2 ай бұрын

Obviously a special order but if one was looking for something similar what sort of cost would it be. Absolutely stunning boat I've looked at hundreds on here and this is one of the best I have seen. I did see an all electric widebeam but it's not practical for a lot of the waterways

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, very kind 😊 . We're at the high end of the bespoke build market, (we don't mass produce) and only price against a customers specification. If you visit our website you'll find a quotation form you can complete - we provide full, detailed and transparent pricing that way 👍

@wobby1516 2 ай бұрын

I drive a liner class Carthago motorhome and it cost nearly £ 180,000 this narrow boat is on another level so my guess it’s on the high end of the £300,000

@jonwallace7015 2 ай бұрын

Nice boat mate .take control thought 😢

@maddavvid2339 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful boat, but where do all the smells and steam go when you are cooking? Does it have an extractor fan fitted?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Yes extractors fitted in both galley and bathroom 👍

@bobrose513 19 күн бұрын

Hi. How much would a boat like this cost. Of this type kind regards Bob Rose Northampton UK

@erichoffman8671 Ай бұрын

so if someone is sleeping on the dining table and someone from one of the other beds wanted a cold drink they would have to crawl over that bed or is there a way around

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

You'd have to go outisde and back in again - but i think the chances of this happening would be rare. The bed isn't left in situ during the day.

@anitamcgrath906 23 күн бұрын

Are your boats made with pump out toilets? Do they have fridge and freezers?

@AquaNarrowboats 17 күн бұрын

It's up to the owner to decide on the type of toilet system on board. This boat has a macerator pump out, but we've installed both cassette and composting toilets too. A fridge is provided as standard, with options of adding a freezer, washing machine and dishwashers if the owner wants them. Thanks 😊

@markwhiting4322 Ай бұрын

also do fit inside the space you have, or could you measure want you want inside the boat and lay out then ask for a shell to fit that specification.........

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

All our boats are bespoke in length, as the layout or customers wished will determine the length. Maximum lenght is 70ft, but if you want to travel the complete system then it would be 57ft as some locks are shorter than others.

@markwhiting4322 Ай бұрын

@@AquaNarrowboats thank you for your reply

@rotinkerbell 2 ай бұрын

So reminiscent of the old Springers - cabin instead of well deck. I always thought it was such a good use of space.

@contactluke80 2 ай бұрын

One more question, this boat looked like it had very good head height - what is the actual interior height?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

We specify extra head height, therefore the centre head height is just under 6'6" 👍

@PaulR-ob2gw 23 күн бұрын

Hi very good where are they made as hybrid is a better bet than all electric

@AquaNarrowboats 17 күн бұрын

All made here in the UK, our premises are in Derbyshire. Most electric boats have a back up generator. Therefore, you could argue that these boats are actually hybrid. There are not currently many long-term cruising boats on the canal system that are purely electric, which rely on just solar and plug in charging.

@markcarlyon3950 Ай бұрын

Hi, we have a 57ft narrowboat built in 2008 which we would like refitted inside is this something you could do?

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

I'm afraid not we only fit out our own boats.

@waynegardella2589 2 ай бұрын

What HP diesel is it outfitted with? I assume the diesel can also act as a genset?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

It's a Beta 50. Yes it has twin alternators plus the electric motor turns into a Genset with the diesel engine running.

@user-ez4cg9uj7s 2 ай бұрын

Can you give more information about the solar panels, please?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

These are 200w semi flexible panels, there are 8 providing 1.6kw. There are connected to a Victron MPPT.

@user-ez4cg9uj7s 2 ай бұрын

@@AquaNarrowboats Thank you...

@contactluke80 2 ай бұрын

Out of interest with this length, how much of the network will be navigable?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Good question - the majority of the system is navigable, really only the the Leeds Liverpool canal and some smaller Yorkshire canals. We built the Owners of this boat a smaller boat over 10 years ago, and they have already cruised these canals and now want more family on board. 😊

@peterszczesiak6025 2 ай бұрын

Parallel hybrid no licence reduction, far better to have been a series hybrid with a smaller generator, much more fuel efficient and less emissions

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Each to their own, the owner wanted the back up of diesel propulsion too. For some folk this outweighs anything else. But we'll be starting a build shortly that has a serial hybrid 👍

@goodbarbenie5477 14 күн бұрын

Ouch...! Much is this smart saloon home...😊😅😂

@foxy7674. 2 ай бұрын

Cracking boats,how long do they take start to finish.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

It really depends on the customers specification , but on average, from the base plate going down to the keys being handed over its about 6 months.

@Con54rad 2 ай бұрын

What about under floor heating ?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Could be done, but in our opinion, it's not a good idea on a narrowboat. The whole interior is built off the floor, and when it inevitably goes wrong, it would be a nightmare to resolve. Plus, you will be losing head height to get the pipe runs in.

@Cantorisalto1 2 ай бұрын

The locker seats - are they lockable??????

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

The ones at the back could be although the owner didn't specify this, but the larger storage locker at the bow is lockable.

@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg 2 ай бұрын

Nice boat…..how much?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Thank you- all our boats are built to order, and I'm afraid we cannot reveal pricing of a customers boat. But you'll find base pricing for diesel propulsion on our website. This boat is a Hybrid electric ( which costs more) and also hads lots of optional extras. www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk

@Cantorisalto1 2 ай бұрын

I bet that bed's a nightmare to make in the front cabin!!

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

All beds on a narrowboat can be difficult to make - we also run a hire fleet so we are aware of this. However we left quite a bit of space around the mattress both for air movement, as well as making it a little easier to make 😊

@JohnSmith-kg3cq 4 күн бұрын

That's the first thing I thought. Back breaking!

@Leo-Crespi 2 ай бұрын

price?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

Our boats are built to order - so this boat already has an owner 👍

@Leo-Crespi 2 ай бұрын

@@AquaNarrowboats yes that was clear, I was wondering how much is a project like this but if you don't want to talk about it here publicly I totally understand.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

@Leo-Crespi I'm sorry but as our boats are bespoke built to a customers specification we cannot reveal pricing. However, we have a quotation form on the website for which we provide full and detailed pricing for any specification boat - you just need to provide your name, address and contact details. Many thanks

@Leo-Crespi 2 ай бұрын

@@AquaNarrowboats No worries, thanks.

@goodbarbenie5477 14 күн бұрын

Ahem...a sound proof engine room so that Yah boat won't be detected by Submarines...or U-boats...😊😅😂

@Cantorisalto1 2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but the resident Whippet will be up and over those rear stable doors in the bat of an eyelid!! As will other athletic breeds

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

They can still chose to close the doors...The owners had these fitted on the last boat and love them, but thanks for all your positive comments about the boat so far 😊

@Cantorisalto1 2 ай бұрын

The boat of course is stunning. Apologies for the negative comments!

@donlunn792 14 күн бұрын

I know what you mean,but they can always get another Whippet ! 🫢. I love dogs but why would you want one on a boat? Each to their own. They even named the boat after it! 😁😁

@bobbates7343 2 ай бұрын

Why not buy a boat you could take out in the English channel or much farther perhaps around the world ?

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

That's why folk chose the UK canals, because they have either had enough of the sea, or prefer to be only ever just 6ft from land! 😂

@rmo668 2 ай бұрын

Really nice looking boat but it's near impossible to keep nice woodwork finishes in an immaculate condition. Sooner or later, it will succumb to moisture (condensation/damp - both inherent problems for boats) and ruin the finish. It's a shame boat builders don't use composite materials that are resistant to this.

@AquaNarrowboats 2 ай бұрын

We've been building narrowboats for 20 years and all of them are still going strong. As long as you take good care of them there is no reason why they wouldn't be around double that - it's actually the steel hull that would become more of an issue. Which is why we grit blast the steelwork and paint with two pack epoxy 👍

@rmo668 2 ай бұрын

@AquaNarrowboats Sorry didn't mean to imply it would sink! More that the interior woodwork will deteriorate due to moisture over a period of time. My boat was built to a high standard but due to condensation and damp many of the panels and window frames would encounter damp stains over time. I have seen this happen to modern Aqualines too all of which are built to a good standard. While it looks lovely I'm surprised other materials are not used in place of timber.

@pauliewalnuts240 2 ай бұрын

@@rmo668 I suppose you could use aluminum or fiberglass, but whether it's a car, plane, or boat, it will need maintenance after 10 yrs. Likewise, nothing lasts forever...metal rusts, fiberglass degrades, etc. Surely a yearly maintenance is the norm with these boats?

@LoveLifeTriumph 2 ай бұрын

Have to agree with comment from Aqua comment. If you look after it the wood will be looking amazing in 60 years.

@lapsedluddite3381 Ай бұрын

@richoverip - I rather think it's a shame so many narrowboat owners do not know how to properly maintain their brightwork. I'm a sailor and am always mystified when I see the interiors of narrowboats with woefully neglected woodwork - boats are not floating apartments - they require regular maintenance of all systems and finishes (after all, one's life does rather depend on one's boat being well and properly kept).

@heli-man- Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t be able too sleep in it with the thought of the batteries exploding it’s like an electric coffin.

@AquaNarrowboats Ай бұрын

What a completely misinformed and ridiculous statement - you mean as opposed to living in a house with a gas pipe running through it or driving a car with a petrol tank underneath it....

@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725 29 күн бұрын

@AquaNarrowboats I am surprised you even bothered to answer the comment lol. In the educating the consumers and buyers it is important to address misinformation

@donlunn792 14 күн бұрын

@heli-man I guess you won’t be buying a Narrow Boat any time soon. Perhaps you’d better stay in Bed for the rest of your life. What about driving with a tailgater on a wet Motorway? Or you driving and not allowing for stopping distance. And I’ve seen a lot of cars on fire on the Mway. 🙄🙄