Wow, what a transformation. From an old dilapidated boat to a comfortable home. It just shows you what can be done with effort, thought and a huge heart. Keep up the good work. xx
@davidm65532 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you! Nice job! Amazing what a vision and hard work can accomplish.
@ThatOldBiddy4 жыл бұрын
It looks awesome...thanks for sharing.
@carolinecaiger6717 Жыл бұрын
I came across this older vlog. It’s really neat seeing all you did when you got the boat :)
@SashasNarrowboatLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Bicyclehub4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this a lot. It's great to see somebody coming to the rescue of an older boat. You have made a super job of it so far.
@lornajaneadventures4 жыл бұрын
You’ve done a brilliant job, Sasha. She’s a beautiful boat
@xorxzorz69954 жыл бұрын
Very cute boat and interesting to see the steps in a restoration instead of the usual cruising. Keep us updated.
@rolloverriderpgr2 жыл бұрын
Just like RVers doing a remodel on their rigs. My brother tried to go the live on a boat thing back in the mid 70s but in N. Gerogia USA it gets cold down to the 0c and below then add the humidity he didn't last a full year and he was a 6 year Navy man! I can only imagine what it's like in the Uk! If you have leaks in the roof how about using RV (caravan) roofing sealer type of paint? Made for roofs. But she's looking sweet! And hopefully I'll be getting a nice RV soon and as usual might have to do some work on it that if lucky my sad editing skills (you can tell looking at my channel) might come out!! Blue skies and safe journeys!!
@SashasNarrowboatLife2 жыл бұрын
With the heating on its pretty comfortable but it's very isolating in the winter.
@waynem28694 жыл бұрын
Love the step by step explanation.. very brave Well done you!!
@thetaoofkim51854 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done, Sasha! Really nice to see the results of patient, loving work. Well done!
@AuntieSullivan4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job, Sasha. Good to see the boat transformed.
@blancherose27074 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing turnaround Sasha .You have created a lovely cosy home to travel the waterways .
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SongOfEire4 жыл бұрын
I think you’re very brave to take on this project, and I’m looking forward to watching your progress, to say nothing of the eventual finished product!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Although I think as far as narrowboat are concerned there is probably no such thing as finished but it's the journey that's the fun bit anyway.
@jac62744 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous boat you have created from the original. You should be so proud of your accomplishments, lots of hard work. 👏👏 Your boat looks lovely and cosy. Hope she continues to give you much enjoyment
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It has been hard work getting her to where she is today. All being well I hope to be aboard her for many years to come.
@ellaevansbolt4 жыл бұрын
Now that's an attitude I can really admire. Problem? What problem? Just get stuck in and no problem! Well done.
@Eth45824 жыл бұрын
Incredible work, I'm so impressed!!! You've definitely made me feel more confident about taking on a project boat eventually. xx
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Go for it it's been loads of fun being able to create something that I can call home.
@patsyporter12664 жыл бұрын
smashing video, you have a natural manner, so thank you very much!
@catherinefinn14274 жыл бұрын
Love the way you told the story. A lot of work went into your boat. You must be very pleased :)
@wendi28194 жыл бұрын
Well done, Sasha!!!
@jonathanperry39894 жыл бұрын
Congrats.. A lot of work..but what an achievement. Be proud.👊 Not many out there have the guts to do what you did. Iron clad worker.💪💪Great job..😀
@fins594 жыл бұрын
Love your work, you has got smarts.
@justplainlaser4 жыл бұрын
Exellent job well done... Look forward to the progress as you go along... Thanks for sharing and keep safe out there...
@mandyk84433 жыл бұрын
Your very talented Sasha, you done a wonderful job on the boat ❤️
@SashasNarrowboatLife3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@patg69304 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Glad you could see beyond the mess etc. Lots of hard work ahead but it will be worth it. Keep positive summers coming.
@Mistydazzle4 жыл бұрын
WOW! Utterly fantastic! I am so very impressed! Thanks for a great chronicle of your boating history, so far!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
There's a part 2 still to come where I transform her into something that really feels like home.
@ianwalker48034 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@5581debdo13 жыл бұрын
Just found yr vlogs and looking forward now to catching up with them all. From the 3 ive seen you have done a really lovely job. Beautiful!
@johnswimcat4 жыл бұрын
Good for you Sasha. This is where I may be in a couple of years. I like your style
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm glad you like it. I hope things work out for you. Never know we might even bump Ito each other sometime.
@johnswimcat4 жыл бұрын
@@SashasNarrowboatLife I hope so Sasha, it won't be for a while though, I've got to get some pennies together! Do you know Lorna, "London Boat Girl" on KZfaq? She's really nice
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation I've just subscribed to her
@markhunt29984 жыл бұрын
I look forward to more of your videos.
@petebartlett22294 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Be proud of your achievements
@billow16754 жыл бұрын
Your boat looks great. I hope you have lots of fun on it.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@lesliedickinson1984 жыл бұрын
Im most impressed with the work you have done and you obviously haave no fear of getting 'stuck in' with jobs like that and more power to you as it will save you a fortune as your restoration progresses. I for one will follow the progress of your adventures with your boat 🙂
@downhilltwofour00824 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'll be visiting your channel to see what is there!
@rubbberrobbie4 жыл бұрын
Great job you have done. Its hard to keep up the enthusiasm when the job list is longer than the boat. She looks like a nice layout. Thanks for posting. 👍
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I have had the odd disagreement with her when I had engine troubles but after a day or two I found the enthusiasm to go on.
@terrykunst38834 жыл бұрын
Wow, phenomenal vlog. Super job.
@cackieart4 жыл бұрын
Done an excellent job Sasha, just goes to show what can be done , well done
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've got a part 2 to follow on from this video with the work that was done after she was in the water.
@kevinconrad61564 жыл бұрын
You go girl, great boat and good work, waiting for more.
@stuartsinclair11344 жыл бұрын
Well done fab job, good luck with your adventures
@markwharmsby96014 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job well done 🙂👍
@GazMitch074 жыл бұрын
Looking good and what you have done so far looks great. Look forward to seeing your journey. I'd love a project like this too.
@jennycorrigan61304 жыл бұрын
Love your boat Sasha,well done,best wishes
@joannemartin68784 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this Sasha x
@djsherz4 жыл бұрын
Haha, another one who was initially hooked by the Broads! Ever since I was about 10, I've been determined to live on a boat on the Broads. 30 years later, and that plan is a bit less than practical, but I have a little cruiser on the canal here in Stoke on Trent, and while I don't live on it, am loving the canal life whenever I get a spare weekend!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
The Broads are really nice. its a shame they are not connected up to the canals.
@djsherz4 жыл бұрын
@@SashasNarrowboatLife I know right! That would be a hell of an adventure on a boat - Stoke on Trent to Salhouse Broad... :)
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I just don't fancy the bit between The Wash and Great Yarmouth
@aussiesteve28164 жыл бұрын
Nice video thx for sharing, really enjoyed that, looking forward to more,👍
@ora66984 жыл бұрын
Well done you I hope this time it's me on the cut a new life a new me simple life for me beautiful boat putting your stamp on it love blessing to you xx
@TillerQueen Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and so subscribed and starting from the beginning!
@SashasNarrowboatLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing
@MichaelsMustang4 жыл бұрын
Impressive job, the finished product is a testament to your skills
@seanhoward19394 жыл бұрын
Very impressive I am sure I was moored near you at ye olde no 3 last year.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Sean it is very likely you was as i did moor there a few times last year.
@seanhoward19394 жыл бұрын
@@SashasNarrowboatLife thanks for the reply I will wave or say hi next time if I see you on the cut 👍
@teresahacket77674 жыл бұрын
Incredible graft..she is looking pretty...enjoy x
@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat4 жыл бұрын
great vid Sasha. you have done a lot of work.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
She's still an ongoing project which is why I split this vlog into two parts.
@daz90524 жыл бұрын
Yes looks very nice especially the stove.
@shelleybuckingham7333 жыл бұрын
you've done a smashing job x subscribed👍
@SashasNarrowboatLife3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Myworldrightnow4 жыл бұрын
You have done a great job😊
@MrIdleknight4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, I’ve still got a lot of work to do on mine, but looks like you’ve done a brilliant job on yours
@laurenceireson45384 жыл бұрын
Nice
@allanmarshall45824 жыл бұрын
Love this , so jealous. Shame not closer to the Thames
@Didderly3 жыл бұрын
I did like & subscribe, and will watch all other vid's many thanks
@KevDYAD4 жыл бұрын
An enjoyable video, you obviously could see past all the crud and it paid off, well done, braver than me.
@EastStander0914 жыл бұрын
Loved it. You must be very proud of what you've achieved and we haven't got to your budding film career yet!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I am very proud of the home I've made. I'm really glad I took so many photos of the progress as I went along. I never thought at the time of be sharing them with so many people.
@ThatOldBiddy4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for channel support!
@Travellingman19844 жыл бұрын
Hi Sasha, I've just come across your youtube channel, so have been watching a few of your vlogs which are great, I started my narrowboating life in the same boat yard as you, some thirty years ago, so it brings back many great memories, I am on the Bridgewater so hope to pass you sometime.:-)
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Assuming that your boat in your profile picture I think I know where you moor so I'll be sure to say hi when I next pass.
@mickyjb20034 жыл бұрын
Well done excellent job.
@timwheel84664 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Well done...
@malcolmwalker11614 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your new life afloat, happy cruising.
@007vauxhall4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching that, interesting to see your journey, and the difference to the boat after you worked on it..many thanks :-)
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much I'm glad you enjoyed it
@johndouce83584 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching this,I've subscribed to your channel,looking foreward to more videos,good luck and best wishes.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@munchkinheaven4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I pity the poor person that had to remove the pump out tank though, I hope it all went well! You have done a lovely job Sasha well done
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
The poor person that removed the pump out tank was me and an unsuspecting scrap metal dealer that I may of neglected to say what the tank previously held. Still when they arrived they seemed happy to take it away.
@munchkinheaven4 жыл бұрын
Sasha's Narrowboat Life oh no and it wasn’t even your waste that had been in the tank, bummer lol
@mart2mart4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely sized boat. Just discovered you and subscribed, take care.
@busybee64454 жыл бұрын
You must have put in a LOT of hours and hard work into transforming your boat, but what a fantastic job you have done. I hope you feel rightly proud of what you have achieved. Well done.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't even guess at how many hours I've put into my boat and still am. I think I'd struggle to ever part with her as so much of me has gone into doing her up.
@Captain_Lockheed4 жыл бұрын
You've certainly done a good job there. I think I would have been put off if I'd seen a boat in that condition. Well done!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I did wonder for a while if I had made the right decision at the time but I've looked after her and she has looked after me.
@leedavies36294 жыл бұрын
You done a good job there Nice one ✌️
@leftymadrid4 жыл бұрын
Amazing what some TLC does! :-) EXCELLENT job there, I do hope you get to enjoy it. Your narration on this video is grand! I find all this very exciting, only thing I would worry about personally is how to navigate in those not so very wide channels, as it looks like one must have plenty of experience! Enjoy, and be safe :-) :-) :-)
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
There are some places that are about the same size as the boat. I remember panicking when I was new about how narrow the canal was getting and pulled over to calm my nerves. But now I don't think anything of it.
@john47jones4 жыл бұрын
Well done Sasha, a lot of hard but well worth it in the end, I shall subscribe and follow you 👌😉
@anthonybelcher85694 жыл бұрын
Hi ,awesome video, very interesting,stay safe
@Q-ey2jk4 жыл бұрын
That was nice
@simon-nb-Betsyray4 жыл бұрын
What a nice job u have done l look 4wood to following u on ur journey 😊
@USAMontanan4 жыл бұрын
So you went from a gigantic house to a narrow boat? And what happened to your home? It got demolished? You’re much better off in a narrow boat! Nice work!!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
It was gigantic it had over 40 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms but it wasn't all it seemed. It was an ex care home that I was a property guardian in.
@davidw.59814 жыл бұрын
Informative and very interesting!
@wsatnutter96744 жыл бұрын
very enjoyable so have subscribed
@leebeamish5424 жыл бұрын
The norfolk broads fantastic place, im there 3 times a year on the boats, didnt it interest you having your boat on there. great vid by the way.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I would like to visit but it would mean being transported on a lorry or going out the wash in to the sea and in at Great Yarmouth so it's unlikely it will ever happen.
@leebeamish5424 жыл бұрын
@@SashasNarrowboatLife Oh sorry thought you were from norfolk and moved from there. yeah to transport it would be a fortune and i wouldnt like to even try crossing over to yarmouth by narrow boat
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I am originally from Norfolk. But the boat i had on the broads was a small dingy (which my sister now has) I did really like it there but life took me away from that area.
@markfairfield15524 жыл бұрын
Well done you
@riokeanabrooks4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing you journey so far! Was the dry dock you used in Manchester by any chance? If so, is it somewhere you can reccomend? Thanks again :)
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Hi if you message me through my Facebook page linked in the description I'll answer what questions you have.
@DavidSuttoninSpain4 жыл бұрын
What a pleasant video, I do like the challenge of hard work, but I find that you try to rush your voice over, with your soft tones it makes it just a little difficult to understand, you make it interesting and if you continue describing each and every stage of your journey, then I know that you will be very popular video log to follow. Thank you Sasha x
@charlest98844 жыл бұрын
As nice as the huge boats are the smaller ones just look like you're going to be able to go places and show us things that bigger boats can't
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I feel that smaller boats are more convenient and easier to turn around.
@jasetheace714 жыл бұрын
Looking at buying a narrow boat myself....what should i be looking for? Any tips or suggestions...?
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
It's difficult to advise. I would recommend something that is structurally sound over what it cosmetically like. Also bigger isn't always better, get a boat that is the right size for your needs. If you've never lived on one try hiring one for a week or two to see if you like it. Good luck
@robtheplod4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a lot of work you've done and the results are amazing - keep up the good work Sasha - subscribed!
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@BillyBreaksBad4 жыл бұрын
Subbed 👍🏼
@allanmarshall45824 жыл бұрын
All looking good. Have you carried out any work on the engine.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Yes, she's had new engine mounts, starter motor, water pump, crank shaft oil seal, new prop shaft and seals and obviously a few services. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aKuXYKp23MjecZ8.html
@allanmarshall45824 жыл бұрын
@@SashasNarrowboatLife Admire you for what you are doing here. Something I would love, if funds allowed. Narrow boats are cheap. Look forward to seeing some of your journeys.
@karlalton31704 жыл бұрын
Hi Sasha great vid , is part two out yet as i cannot find it ? 😁👍
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
Hi it's not out yet. I'm still editing it. It should hopefully be out in the next couple of weeks.
@karlalton31704 жыл бұрын
Sasha's Narrowboat Life Will keep a look out 😁👍
@borderreiver32883 жыл бұрын
Why was your house demolished.....
@MrPhilgascoine4 жыл бұрын
Excuse me for asking how much did it cost? And are you still working ? 😷
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I'm not going to say what I paid but I feel I paid a good price.
@philipdevenish94164 жыл бұрын
Well done,a longer video would be nice,maybe when you get yourself sorted out.
@SashasNarrowboatLife4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently working on part 2 of this vlog which really the rest of this story to date. I am trying to make some of my vlogs a bit longer but most things seem to fit well into about 7 minutes so they tend to be the length that feels right.
@lifeafloat54504 жыл бұрын
Hey Sasha, Just found your channel and have subscribed. You've done a great job on the boat! I have started to paint mine and kind of wish I hadn't started it now haha Hopefully it will be worth the hard work! Take care of yourself and feel free to check out my channel :-)