TV Journalist Quits His Job to Live on a Tiny House Boat & Cruise UK Canals Full-Time

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In this video, we meet David Johns, a former TV journalist from the UK who quit his job, sold his house, and bought a narrowboat to cruise the canal network. His plan was to try being a live aboard for a year. He’s been living aboard for 9 months so far and he’s still happy with his decision and loves being part of the friendly, helpful narrowboat community.
Watch this video to take a tour of David's narrowboat, learn how he earns an income as a freelance journalist, where he “parks” his boat, and about the joys & challenges of life afloat.
David has been documenting his journey living on a boat with a regular vlog on his KZfaq channel: Cruising the Cut ( / cruisingthecutuk . With his experience as a TV journalist, the videos are extremely well filmed and edited, and they're a real pleasure to watch.
We were excited when he sent us his interview footage because we learned so much about this alternative lifestyle that he’s trying out. We love the idea of living in a tiny house on the water and of being able to explore from the comfort of your own home (a lot like living in a van!).
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Filming Credit:
All footage in this video was filmed by David Johns from Cruising the Cut: / cruisingthecutuk

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@naz.tanzeem5982 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to this man for caring for his elderley parents.

@judyfrankbarit5492 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any info on where we can rent a boat for the summer? We have done this several times in France but would love to explore English canals.

@fumbleknit719 3 жыл бұрын

June, 2021, and Mr. Johns is still living happily aboard his narrowboat. More power to him!

@novajaneguevarra3073 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome watching from PHILIPPINES

@klausbowpie 2 жыл бұрын

Sure I saw him around Llangollen canal really recently, or maybe just before, near Coventry?

@oldhippie81 2 жыл бұрын

@@novajaneguevarra3073 Hi, Never been to the Philippines been to many places, should of been there in late 2019 but for covid, maybe late 2022 but time is running out as i'm getting a bit passed it. I'm a 1941 model:-)

@ohshungnu-tou6605 2 жыл бұрын

@@oldhippie81 Enjoyed your journey & introduction to narrow boat life. Continuous happiness, be well & safe in all your days.

@WU67 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the video today and asked myself if he is still living on the boat...

@evelina2363 4 жыл бұрын

I loved his british eloquence. This lad is clearly enjoying his time on this "bit of an adventure" he made for himself. I loved when he said that rainy and windy days are as sweet as sunny and shiny days. That is the true core of a life well lived, enjoying every aspect of it.

@soniadowney7427 3 жыл бұрын

I agree ,. Not having to hear um um um um ah ah ah ... drives me nuts ... i click off ... this guy sounds wonderful

@cymro6537 3 жыл бұрын

It was a joy in hearing someone not starting a sentence with 'so'....👍

@oculophilia2130 2 жыл бұрын

want to have a cup of tea with this dude so bad

@camperblackmagic7603 2 жыл бұрын

David is living the life most people talk and dream about

@crackerjack3359 2 жыл бұрын

Hardly!

@hindsy3472 6 жыл бұрын

He’s really well spoken and articulate. I bet he’d do well as a TV reporter.

@heru-deshet359 5 жыл бұрын

That WAS his former job, lol.

@Dedubya- 5 жыл бұрын

@@heru-deshet359 whooosh.... that was the point, flying over your head :D

@heru-deshet359 5 жыл бұрын

There was not an iota of sarcasm in your original comment. So what would you expect one to assume? @@Dedubya-

@KAZIISLAM1 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you very nice want to make money 💵

@claredodd1258 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Thenextrealm 5 жыл бұрын

That’s how you measure true success; happiness and not by monetary means, well done David you’ve found the key.

@snidepete5700 5 жыл бұрын

Money won't buy ya happiness, but it WILL buy you a neat little rig in which to go seeking some! - like maybe a canal boat, for instance...8-)

@obiwanfisher537 4 жыл бұрын

True. True. But money can buy you a boat to be happy on.

@ohwell2790 4 жыл бұрын

House boats are not cheap 60K plus. Insurance, registration, taxes,up keep. It is not cheap

@ohwell2790 4 жыл бұрын

@@obiwanfisher537 Having money is happiness just poor people tell you different.

@obiwanfisher537 4 жыл бұрын

@@ohwell2790 Made, I used to have my own company in marketing. It run very well, I got every month atleast 4 grand out of it for myself. Usually a bit more. Now I am backpacking the world since good two years. And in the past two years I made and spend like 5k. I have never been happier before. Sure, I used to say the same thing as you did. And I was so sure of it. But if you would ask me now I only can say: Money helps being happy. But you dont need it to be. Btw; I started with 5 euros in my pockets back then. And now I am picking up my first and own boat tomorrow.

@sandraoettle1476 5 ай бұрын

Hey! It's David from Cruising the Cut! Aww. He's such a lovely gentleman. His KZfaq channel has entertained me for hours. How nice to see him being interviewed for once🙂.

@irisgreene4175 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from a van lifer (3 yrs full time this May 1) in Hollywood! I would so love to try long boating in the UK now after watching this vid! As a woman in Los Angeles, we don’t have the same community given the more dangerous environment, but I think it would be so lovely 👍

@RaysTrack 5 жыл бұрын

How refreshing to see a video produced by a pro. Interesting, no padding, well edited, no interminable intro, erudite commentary. Excellent job :-)

@esmenouvelle9439 5 жыл бұрын

It would be a service to all if he made a video about how to make a video without babbling for 2-3 minutes before you start.

@davisoregon1 5 жыл бұрын

***agreed***

@bradleyselk9642 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to travel europe but im pretty sure im wanted in London 😂

@readu100 7 жыл бұрын

You are very articulate. You make a great TV presenter.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MrsFreakzen 7 жыл бұрын

readu100

@bernicus9524 7 жыл бұрын

readu100 He did say that he had worked as a TV news reporter for 9 years. maybe that experience has something to do with it... That and the fact that anyone with an English accent seems to sound much more astute and impressive to someone who's not British

@readu100 7 жыл бұрын

Yep. Agreed.

@TheCardbry 7 жыл бұрын

can I come on your boat?

@outbackeddie 4 жыл бұрын

Low stress, no overbearing boss, surrounded by beauty, and a comfortable place to lay your head at night. I could do this.

@milt900 3 жыл бұрын

@virendermohan6870 4 жыл бұрын

Great documentary, he is very articulate and whole program was well focused, crystal clear and very lucid. He gave all the information without boaring for a moment. Well Done!!!!

@OliverWoodphotography 4 жыл бұрын

My parents bought a narrow boat in the early 80s following a 2 week boat holiday. We actually bought the boat from the hire company that provided our first holiday boat. To this day I still feel they were the best, most happy and interesting family holidays we ever had. My dad was an ex Marine and loved anything to do with boats and he took us on a lot of character building adventures. Now, more than 30yrs later I'm thinking of either selling my house, or monetising it in some other way to fund my own single handed return to canal life.

@itgetter9 2 жыл бұрын

Oliver Wood: Did you do it? I hope you did! I send well wishes to you . . . carry on!

@isabellavalencia8026 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do it!!!

@jamminwithmexijam5710 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! I felt the same way after been on a narrow boat for the first time last month. For the first time I felt like I was living in the UK after living here for over 2 decades. And I’m a Caribbean girl. My sister and I have already booked another week in August and we can’t wait.

@spidaman0112 Жыл бұрын

Totally should. I've been dreaming of getting a boat and living on the bay near where I live now. Hurricanes be damned.

@davidharrison6615 6 жыл бұрын

this was going to be our dream after an early retirement . we where going to design and build our own boat and move onto the canals . a serious work accident 24 years ago put a complete stop to that . i cannot even get on a boat any more . had to sell my sea boat and all my bikes . its great to watch others living the dream instead . not bitter at all . its what it is . life throws stuff at you over your life . your life is wonderful . i wish you well .!

@leaderbad1548 5 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for ya:-(

@diskeyes 5 жыл бұрын

Giving you some positive vibes brother. I hope you’re doing well.

@mico6691 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story and I will take inspiration from your spirit.

@MrOssyMoro 5 жыл бұрын

I'm quiet sure the 99,99% dreamers watching this, are not going to live in a boat either and still will have amazing lives

@MobileFilmmaking 5 жыл бұрын

damn man. sorry to hear that. What happened if you don't mind me asking?

@tommypetraglia4688 3 жыл бұрын

4 years later, after watching your channel now and again for 2 years, I finally got back to your beginning. You've done very well chap. Good on you

@pierredanisy9118 4 жыл бұрын

I like your no-nonsense, down-to-earth, informative, questioning, enjoyable and addictive short films on the semi-hidden world of the British canal system. I particularly like your opinions on the boat, equipment, canals, marinas, maintenance, etc. The list is not exhaustive. Please keep up the information and I look forward to watching more.

@deplorabled1695 5 жыл бұрын

This guy has quit as a TV frontman, but he narrates here as if he is reading the news - a beautiful voice.

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

:-)

@EndDayz 5 жыл бұрын

Canals and there boats are full of predators.

@azeljoyportugues2580 5 жыл бұрын

hes like reporting and its good to hear him talk

@rage9278 5 жыл бұрын

*she

@aussiecoastie72 5 жыл бұрын

Deplorable D yes , absolutely

@banjocricketusa 7 жыл бұрын

David John's is one heck of a 'One Man Band'. He did a remarkable job creating this video.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

I only filmed it, the lovely Mat and Danielle did all the sweet editing.

@banjocricketusa 7 жыл бұрын

CruisingTheCut Well, you all three did a great job. Thanks x 3

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Banjo Cricket, it was a team effort and we're really happy with how it turned out :) Thanks for watching!

@katdodd5801 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo to you!!! Love it! Shattered the stereotypical image of "success". THIS is success!!!

@terencejay8845 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting to come across this almost four years later, having watched dozens of Cruising The Cut videos, and to see how contented David still seems with it all.

@Sam-ys6iw 3 жыл бұрын

agreed , however i have started to come a little bit ... bored with davids channel. I came across ' foxes afloat ' and learn so much from their vlogs. I wish david could do more content like they do, and explain the history etc of things he may see

@terencejay8845 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sam-ys6iw I can understand. David's channel is a good unwind, especially when he has the bow camera on for an uninterrupted cruise-along. At full-screen, it's a very restful watch.

@user-uy6uc5ey5q 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sam-ys6iw I like the Foxes as well, but David if quite a different person than Colin, Shaun and not forgetting Otis. David really does limit how much of his life he gives out on screen, whereas the foxes aren't exactly backwards in letting it all hang out. As to the history/information side I think David provides more facts, though without as much "colour' as Colin, which I think comes from his journalistic background where he keeps down the speculating and opinion side. A awful lot of what 'history' Colin gives aren't necessarily from strict historical research but from local stories that arose around the various canal communities you would expect to be 'enhanced' to a certain degree over a hundred to 2 hundred years. i personally think David also is far better at explaining the day to day logistics of canal life than the Foxes do. I think David really has had quite an impact in the wider canal community around Britain as he seems to be getting some quite high level interviews and inside looks at the whole current infrastructure and future developments.

@garbinator09 6 жыл бұрын

My blood pressure went way down merely watching this "Life Path" go on before my eyes. Love it!

@aceoline 7 жыл бұрын

I can listen to him all day. What a joy!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

aceoline Thank you!

@MananVyas1993 7 жыл бұрын

Totally my thoughts. Such a lovely voice. And that diction. Oh my. They should teach this in schools. Love it.

@tomjones6777 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Johns is an excellent communicator- interesting, informative and well spoken. 👍👍

@James-gi7lj 4 жыл бұрын

The best years of my life were when I bought a sailboat and ended up living on it for 3 years until I got a bigger boat and lived on it for another 6 years. Best times of my life!

@EduardGhergheluca 4 жыл бұрын

@I I Asking the real question here: how can you forget and unlearn happiness?

@alaskabound1609 7 жыл бұрын

I've been following David's narrowboat life since he first got his boat, and as usual, he has delivered here a fine glimpse into this lovely way of life. I highly recommend following his KZfaq channel, as it's always a pleasure to find another episode uploaded. I look forward to every one, and I'm never disappointed. As usual, well done, David! :)

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Awwww, thank you :-)

@Kiwiwanderer 5 жыл бұрын

He’s so cleancut, honest and intelligent, mature & wise. It’s refreshing.

@tonb9459 4 жыл бұрын

From the Netherlands, thank you so much! I't s a eye opener,...What a beauty..

@jaimecoburn1339 3 жыл бұрын

If we had narrow boats in Australia I'd be on one in a shot . Your a very fortunate man . Two thumbs up.

@alicebarrington1109 2 жыл бұрын

By a House boat

@RangKlos 7 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring. Not only for the style of living but the way you think things through and face the challenges cool, calm and collected.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@backcountryexplorer6841 7 жыл бұрын

Rang Klos

@salilkapur1394 7 жыл бұрын

bro please can I also live with you bro

@4ceclan664 7 жыл бұрын

Cool, calm and collected. I love that

@Zeemike1 7 жыл бұрын

Well that explains it...your former professional life explains why your videos have that professional look to them. Good luck and I hope you keep making more videos...they are worth a look.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@hemanrajeev 4 жыл бұрын

A feeling of sincerity and the resemblance of David Attenborough. Cool.

@debedwards1717 4 жыл бұрын

This man is living the dream. 😁👍🏻 Good on you.

@deplorabled1695 5 жыл бұрын

Just found out there's 2000 plus miles of canals in the UK network!

@thomashambly3718 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, before the railways and roads, the canals were the life-force of the country. Coal, cheese (lots of cheese, I dont know why), foreign foods, gypsies, alcohol, etc Almost every city and market town in the uk has a canal system or river

@nicholasroberts6441 5 жыл бұрын

All the pottery from Stoke etc, i worked near the grand union canal what a great bunch of happy people enjoying their barges, taking their time just wending their way through time and the countryside around Leighton Buzzard where i luckily met these happy people. You can only stay on certain stretches for two weeks but it doesn't get any worse whichever way you take.

@thomashambly3718 5 жыл бұрын

@Vex T considering how slow canal boats are, I think it would take you quite a while to get through all of the canals

@user-nf3hh8kn5r 5 жыл бұрын

That's why I love living here!!

@thomashambly3718 4 жыл бұрын

@elmer cook not very shaky in calm weather

@shauniwilliams4840 7 жыл бұрын

Truly one of the most amazing videos i have ever seen! The thought that you could be at one place on one particular day - and then in a few days you could be hundreds of miles away whilst never having left home seriously messes with my brain patterns!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Hundreds may be over-egging things at 3mph but I take your point :-) !!

@maxinebeard392 7 жыл бұрын

Also, no packing or un-packing, jet lag, airports, customs, waiting in line forever, food that you hate and costs a fortune, getting hijacked or worse, shot down, etc, etc.

@mreza84 Жыл бұрын

I have lived on a 34 foot sailing yacht for about 20 years and before that on another yacht and I love it. Mostly for the mariner community and having a sense of freedom to move my home wherever I want. Anchoring in the middle of a lake or a small island to stay there as long as I want to, just you and the rest of nature, I love it...

@ritamariekelley4077 2 жыл бұрын

We took several long boat trips, each long enough to experience that sense of community. The spirit of helping each other was very strong. We rented a very large boat because we had family visiting. I'd been recently separated so my parents and son were on board. I was "driving" as I'd done it before and it was something I really enjoyed. It was winter, the rain was barreling down and knowing my fam was below decks, warm and dry, I was up top steering and singing to the top of my lungs. It was glorious.

@returnofthegmac9203 5 жыл бұрын

David I am going to watch your ads a few more times to earn you some beers🍺🍺 I would never get bored of this lifestyle what an inspiration you are Sir

@CruisingTheCut 5 жыл бұрын

Come and watch the ads on my own channel and I'll get the money!! ;-)

@amafid 5 жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut I'm going there now! I just came across your channel.

@christinafidance340 3 жыл бұрын

I support all boater KZfaqrs too! My husband and I live on a power boat in the Chesapeake Bay, but we support ourselves with our mobile mechanic business. We’d like to do a marine repair channel on KZfaq but I keep telling my husband that we are both just way too boring and non-photogenic! Lol. BUT.... if you know anyone needing repairs in the Chesapeake Bay Area.... it’s J.I. Mobile Repair Service. We are on Facebook. Check us out.

@dazzab111 5 жыл бұрын

This guy has a great life..good on him!

@ianmooresguard1721 5 жыл бұрын

@frenchie jones n

@carolynridlon3988 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds so much like those of us who are full time RVers in the US! We have been enjoying the full time rv life for the last 10 years and will continue for as long as possible.

@STScott-qo4pw 2 жыл бұрын

the ones i really admire are the vandwellers with vans and minivans home-built into campers and the ones who convert truck caps into small homes. Very interesting lifestyle but almost all of them will say regardless of the circumstances that led to them living in vehicles they don't want to go back to a fixed house or apartment. I've met quite a few passing in detroit and they all tell me they aren't homeless they are houseless by choice.

@robinlillian9471 2 жыл бұрын

He's got more space than you would unless you live in a Type A bus instead of a van, and those are pretty expensive.

@irisgreene4175 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a converted van in Los Angeles, I would never go back to my 3 bedroom home xx 👍

@ricardomoseley Жыл бұрын

🥰🫶🏽🙌🏽

@ricardomoseley Жыл бұрын

@@irisgreene4175 rightly so.

@RUFU58 4 жыл бұрын

It’s not really tiny. Plus wherever you moor it is an extension of it anyway, thats one thing I find extremely appealing about this kind of lifestyle. Love it! 👍

@notmyhome 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I kept thinking of Ratty in, "The Wind in the Willows." 'Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.'

@i.m.7710 5 жыл бұрын

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@mico6691 5 жыл бұрын

@@i.m.7710..Me too 😊..

@AngelGonzalez-lf9ox 7 жыл бұрын

Good Luck in your journey Mr. David Johns God bless you ! Angel,Fort Lauderdale Florida USA

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@schokey3513 2 жыл бұрын

"rainy and windy days are as sweet as sunny and shiny days" - I loved that line, as well. It is what you make it.......and you seem to be doing a fine job of making it good. I envy you greatly - I hope you continue to enjoy.

@jimmclean4428 4 жыл бұрын

David, I don't know how I missed this 'introductory episode'. I have delighted in your journey, challenges and your entertaining commentary. I have been following your adventure going on three years now from Minneapolis, Minnesota in the summer and Bogo, Cebu, Philippines in the winter. Guess Why. I several of the other boats as well. It is a genuine pleasure traveling with you all. Enjoy the Dream Sincerely, Jim McLean

@rlwieneke 7 жыл бұрын

I was not aware of the UK canal network or the long boats, stumbled on your video and the concept of living on these boats is fascinating.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

"Narrowboats". We get very upset when people call them longboats ;-)

@daisychain8622 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's not a viking :-)

@nikos-giorgos 7 жыл бұрын

They really are long though...

@swallowlsd 7 жыл бұрын

How many miles of canals are there?

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

swallowlsd About 2,200 miles.

@Kiwiwanderer 5 жыл бұрын

.....a sense of community. He’s so right I crave a sense of community.

@flashers.5212 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been bed bound for weeks with some foul disease, at times deeply depressed & fed up with it all... “oh woe is me” & that sort of self pitying nonsense, but this short film really perked me up. No, I wouldn’t want to live on a narrow boat full time. Perhaps have a go on one for a holiday, but I cant wait to go for a walk along a canal, even a gentle hobble. PS I enjoyed this so much I even watched the adverts, despite the fact one of them was trying to flog me a funeral plan😩

@jodylainekelley751 3 жыл бұрын

makes me wish I had a house to sale and move to the U.K.,,lived in a houseboat on a river for 3 years and loved it! Kudos David!

@thescribe7645 7 жыл бұрын

Love how he sounds like he's giving a news report on TV. (:

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah he's a pro!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

:-)

@kestrels.9189 5 жыл бұрын

Pleasant to listen to. ☺️

@Life_is_Awesome_Civil 5 жыл бұрын

Good observation

@davesnapsyou 5 жыл бұрын

People who study to work in media are taught how to speak well. At least we were taught how to at the university on communication and media BA.

@falconoilcompany 5 жыл бұрын

I realise this is not the life for me, but I love this video. his laid back style made watching a pleasure, and his honesty was refreshing. Good luck for the future.

@Flowergurl2000 4 жыл бұрын

I watched your first season and I was so much more stressed when I started than when I finished! I am happy you found the joy in not going to work and doing what YOU love! ❤️from California!!

@dv8740 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is about one of the most eloquent speakers I have ever heard. Everything he says sounds so much more polished and fascinating than when us Americans speak lol.

@holden6251 4 жыл бұрын

well he was a tv reporter, that's what he was trained to do

@judah4616 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think he should be a reporter it seems like a good job for him

@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline 3 жыл бұрын

@@judah4616 He could be the canal reporter! Well, guess he already is...

@matty6848 3 жыл бұрын

@@judah4616 he was a reporter for the BBC. That was his profession.

@areguapiri 2 жыл бұрын

He's trained, British, and Americans are the worst English speakers.

@Hortonfarms1 7 жыл бұрын

I rather enjoyed your video. Being from the states, I have always wondered what it would be like to live aboard a narrow boat. I can imagine the quietness and serine beauty of an uncomplicated life. Jolly good fun. Cheers.

@uhhuhsure 7 жыл бұрын

This guys description of living on a boat is so quintisentially british it's great.

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@snubbedpeer 6 жыл бұрын

quintessentially is the word you were looking for.

@sleepy314 4 жыл бұрын

SPOILER: now 2020 and he is still going strong!

@badapple65 3 жыл бұрын

And! He has a popular KZfaq channel I’m sure that you know but not others just seeing this.

@IrisFortnier 3 жыл бұрын

CRUISING THE CUT

@readygi 3 жыл бұрын

he's so sweet tho

@Steve-xz9gp Жыл бұрын

SPOILER, he’s now sold his boat 😅

@freddythefrog70 3 жыл бұрын

Why would 1600 people dislike this video? A great, informative video of the life on a narrow boat. Think I'm ready too, sell the house & get so nice water baring neighbours!

@carriepost3502 7 жыл бұрын

Although lacking any direct experience, I've always suspected that "house-boaters" would create a true community. I'm so glad that's exactly what you found.

@graemecollin 7 жыл бұрын

Been following David's adventures on his CtC channel for a fair while now - great fun!

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we love his videos too! He's got great content and a great sense of humour :) Thanks for watching!

@GizStudPrez 4 жыл бұрын

Travels by a Narrow Boat is his series on Amazon - well worth the watch

@nitinb9202 4 жыл бұрын

He has a voice better than regular movie artists, his command over his language exceptionally admirable.

@casekocsk 7 жыл бұрын

This kind of things... makes me want to be able to live for like 1,000 or 2,000 years... to experience all kind of life and things like that...

@blhtml 6 жыл бұрын

You get bored after 60-70 years

@matteoj226 5 жыл бұрын

Well said. The choice of cool things to do is overwhelming, so much so here I am sat in my pants doing nothing. It would be easier if you had fewer options!

@MaseraSteve2 5 жыл бұрын

Yuarian Smith we are all hope that..... as long as there’s no powerful religion group interruption

@Bacnow 5 жыл бұрын

Yuarian Smith -- Do you really think that they would share that secret with anyone other than the elite? They would allow the rest of humanity to toll away as mortal drones while they live as immortal gods setting the agenda for mankind....forever!

@steyn1775 5 жыл бұрын

Have fun with dealing with your relatives, friends and loved ones dying constantly and you just keep living forever

@mannysunset 4 жыл бұрын

A friend move to the jungle in Peru after working for many years in the city ! He is the most happy person in the world ! Life is just one let’s enjoy !

@libertyjo6238 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a picture / video of jungle life! Very interesting!

@drivventodrumm1 2 жыл бұрын

I converted a sprinter van and decided to move into it full time, also for an adventure, and it’s been just that. Now I spend time living in places that I could only dream about before

@Johnketes54 8 ай бұрын

This boat is well equipped, A dream, Some are so basic,Winter would be out off the question, And i like you "explaining" all this stuff, 20 minutes in and I'm still watching

@sherryhodges3912 4 жыл бұрын

I love these long boats. They seem to have so much character and rich history. You seem quite happy with your decision to make this change. Congratulations. I would love to be in your shoes. Living aboard a boat has always been a dream of mine.

@patrickcowling4873 5 жыл бұрын

Rented one twenty years ago and took family of five plus MIL for a week. My children still talk about this as one of the best holidays ever. Anyone up for an adventure, give me a call

@malchick8918 4 жыл бұрын

That would be an utter joy, lucky you

@repojimruane8499 4 жыл бұрын

OK what's your number I'm up for adventure 😉,

@suzykibui6171 4 жыл бұрын

If I ever find myself on your Continent, I'll hit you up.

@mopill1274 4 жыл бұрын

Ready bro. Where number?

@annydobon8106 3 жыл бұрын

Me 🙋‍♀️

@eastcoaststories 4 жыл бұрын

He has a great voice for voiceover work. Love this lifestyle. 🚤⛵️

@marieneu264 Жыл бұрын

“Straight away” and “proper” are my favorite things that people from the UK say. I don’t know why, but I just love it!

@raindogred 6 жыл бұрын

After 30 years of a govt job, I had a mid life crisis (age 47) and came home after a holiday abroad, quit my job, rented out our house and moved to Sumatra. That was 5 years ago. Absolutely the only thing we miss is family friends back home, like Dave we realised the stuff you carry about for years, is just stuff..we don't even think about it or miss it. We have decided to move back home to Australia to be close to ageing parents, later in the year, maybe for few years and live in either an RV, houseboat or live aboard yacht. There's a different style of boat in Oz, and cold will not be an issue. I worry about tropical cyclones and storm events, and possibly the cost of mooring and fuel, but I think it's achievable for our budget. I dream of boats and fishing :)

@takchengsze4719 5 жыл бұрын

It is a wake up call. Divine intervention.

@genericscout5408 5 жыл бұрын

raindogred govt job since 17? Most need 4 year degrees now sadly which cost even more.

@esuohdica 5 жыл бұрын

How did you get on?

@vernapoynor2341 4 жыл бұрын

@@philgray3443 m

@SAM-zt2uy 7 жыл бұрын

Followed his channel for about 6 months, I moved onto my 35' narrowboat about 2 months ago #livingthedream

@elainelksuabernet 2 жыл бұрын

We bought a boat since Covid took a lot of fun things away, it was the best thing ever and loving it .

@jannerkev 3 жыл бұрын

Davids channel " crusing the cut" shows how much fun he has on our canal network. A good watch.

@michaels7695 5 жыл бұрын

A charming way to live. Beautiful nature along the canals.

@PanamaSticks 5 жыл бұрын

A young engineer I knew sunk all his money into a beautiful sailboat. He retired very young, and lives on the boat in the Florida Keys, free of state and federal taxes. When he wants money, her charters his boat for people wo want trips to Carribean Islands.

@rickc2102 4 жыл бұрын

Hope the hurricanes don't f his s up.

@TheRealSmithFamily 4 жыл бұрын

Rap Lawyer not really, I know someone who did something similar and lost everything in a hurricane.

@wg00fakgplus58 3 жыл бұрын

Intelligent guy he is

@operator0 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickc2102 A lot of cruisers will spend their summer months further North. The Chesapeake Bay is very popular for this. Once hurricane season is over, they sail the boat back down to FL...or the Bahamas...or the rest of the Caribbean.

@christinafidance340 3 жыл бұрын

@@operator0 Some people always have to throw in something negative! I live on a boat in the Chesapeake Bay and it’s absolutely AWESOME!!!! Just ignore this “Negative Nancy” here cuz there always seems to be one of ‘em where ever you go.... and ESPECIALLY online where so many people who are lonely and unhappy with their own miserable lives feel the need to rain on everyone else’s parade in order to make themselves feel better. So, they can just stay inside (and on land) and avoid doing anything they deem as too risky or dangerous, but I’m going to be happy as a clam living on my boat! Oh and DUH!!! THAT’S WHAT INSURANCE IS FOR, right??? Yeah. I almost forgot! We have full coverage on our vessel for only $593 a YEAR! Not to mention that since even Delaware has a designated “hurricane safe harbor” marina so I’m sure boaters down in Florida or North Carolina or in the Gulf are WELL ACQUAINTED with the protocol for hurricanes and even I check the weather and the local boating report DAILY, as do most boaters.

@killallevilthings 4 жыл бұрын

Probably the most Ideal way for escaping the zombie apocalypse too.

@kayulab5100 4 жыл бұрын

Or the coronavirus

@jmitterii2 4 жыл бұрын

No. Zombies and people with COVID19 hang out at canals.

@blackshadow-_-c9441 4 жыл бұрын

Not really, he only has water for 10 days, if he's with 2 people that 5 days, and so on.

@rauminen4167 4 жыл бұрын

@@blackshadow-_-c9441 Well, I would think the boat kinda has to have a lot of water around it. It's not seawater either, you just need to filter and boil it.

@blackshadow-_-c9441 4 жыл бұрын

@@rauminen4167 I guess you could, but kanals arent that wide, so if a lot of zombies see you they might make some kind of raft of dead bodies, ofc thats all speculations, but ohwell

@natestapp5573 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Love the friendly, like joining a club, community aspect. Also, the coziness with the multi-stove, at night during winter, reading a book, watching movies, etc., seems so relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable!

@EmilyBltz 7 жыл бұрын

Omg I fell upon my dream!! I'm so jealous. The canals are beautiful and I love the sense of community!!!!

@nikkid8519 6 жыл бұрын

Emily Boltz he may let u join him! Lol

@jasonwoods2240 6 жыл бұрын

You could join me anytime ! Though youl have to be hands on when were cruising lol helping with locks nd things x

@3DPeter 6 жыл бұрын

@ emely boltz Sure it looks nice in the summer when the sun is shining, but the weather sucks 3/4 of the year, and i'm sure it's hard to keep such a boat warm in the winter, and then the hassle to empty your toilet every few days, and fill up the watertank, go shopping, and you don't see al that in this video. I lived in a large carvan for a year, and i was glad i got a home, because it was a large caravan with a seperate bedroom and bathroom, but still to cramped to live in all year round.

@sammoss 6 жыл бұрын

3DPeter Hi! You would be surprised, I've lived on a narrow boat for five years and keeping the boat warm is not hard at all. The shopping is no problem and the water and toilet tank is not a big hazard, the toilet takes about 2 - 10 minutes depending on the size and same for the water tank. So it's not a big issue. The worst problem overall is coal, and that's not that expensive. :-).

@hoppermantis7615 6 жыл бұрын

I want to get back on a sailboat. My stress went to zero every time i was on the water.

@marcopothuizen 6 жыл бұрын

Be happy, enjoy life! Well done.

@mimaroo1431 4 жыл бұрын

My grandparents and my uncle and aunt both lived on a barge and carried cargo throughout Europe. My mom was born on my grandparents boat in Delfshaven in Rotterdam, just before the war. It is one of the few areas that wasn't bombarded and I've stood right where my grandfather had anchored the boat, when she was born.

@itgetter9 2 жыл бұрын

What a great history!

@clive6267 4 жыл бұрын

That was a delightful insight which I have always wanted to “experience “. Thank you

@scottstafford7715 7 жыл бұрын

David, I do admire your boat and your life. I can identify with you a lot. I am a 47 year old self employed architect and although I have a job that most people would love to have, I have felt the dullness of a mid-life crises seeping in. I often day dream about doing something similar to what you are doiing. I have filled sketch books with boat designs. Thanks for the inspiration!

@CruisingTheCut 7 жыл бұрын

Scott Stafford Stop sketching, start doing! ;-) Have fun.

@CraigMansfield 7 жыл бұрын

Scott Stafford Why not hire one and see what your instincts tell you? Only live once. It's presumptuous and optimistic that you'll live into your 80's or 90's :D Sorry but it is :D Why not ask yourself why you won't do it, and ask why you will, and see how many reasons for and against that you have. And see if there's a safety net if it doesn't work out? Maybe rent out your house for a year, and sell the boat if it's not for you. That way you earn from the rent, and only lose a small amount from the sale. Can't lose if you can go back to work.

@raybon7939 5 жыл бұрын

48 here. Really really worrying about retirement now prob more than my next lunch...Lloll....wondering if they charge rent for him, to dock..

@darrellmillner930 5 жыл бұрын

David, Thank you for this peek into the Narrow Boat Life. Amazing.

@sallylarwood3176 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like heaven. We talked to people who were living on their canal boat, crossing the Llangollen aqueduct, with four westies aboard. Have you thought of getting a dog for a companion?

@timking7344 2 жыл бұрын

hey, man, i did the same thing 3 years ago, but in a motor home, no planning, bought the van, headed away for my first weekend, got back 10 months later from europe, not 1 regret, you just gotta have the right mind set... i enjoy going where i want, when i want, wouldnt suit everyone, but it does me... i'll keep on van lifing it, you keep boating, at least our worlds will be a better place...cheers Tim

@stellsnuggs5387 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fun tour aboard your narrow boat. We use 180 gallons of water every 3-4 weeks. We are a family of four aboard our 43 ft sailboat full time.

@tomwarwick8851 7 жыл бұрын

Getting on for nearly a million views. Hmm that's bad, everyone will find out that we boaters are cheating the system. I moved onto a widebeam (10' wide) last summer, and I smile like a cheshire cat every morning when I wake up, I am so blessed. I understand that I cant explore all the canals as I am too wide, but then, i have a full size kitchen...and a sofa! It is a great life.

@angelstar7656 5 жыл бұрын

Tom Warwick Share your story, please. I'd like to know.

@sunshinegirl9333 5 жыл бұрын

Can I come stay with you? Well, myself, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. Oh I guess I’ll bring the kids too. Lmao

@harryzero1566 5 жыл бұрын

Can you be up front, and tell us any downsides, if any. ( Apart from the obvious width restrictions). How much of the wide beam system is rivers? ie no locks. When you cruise, do you tend to cruise to keep on the move or do you cruise with purpose? If there are no designated mooring spaces and no restriction notices, can you just park up? Having moved from narrow to wide beam boats, I think you should be eminently qualified to have an objective opinion.

@annydobon8106 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I am jealous

@tomwarwick8851 3 жыл бұрын

@@annydobon8106 Hi Ann, thanks for the note - I hadnt realised there was a reply so now I shall send some to my year old comments! Turns out I have been living in a cottage for a year now, do miss the river life tho.

@Meownold 5 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye on your hull if it's steel. Spray foam insulation has a tendency to absorb moisture from condensation on the hull over the years, it rots the hull from the inside out. I have demolished many boats over the years in my job and we had a lot of boats that looked great on the outside but as soon as we started chipping the spray foam off inside, the hull underneath was all flaking rust. I would never spray foam my steel hull. I would just use Styrofoam sheets cut to fit between the stringers that can be removed if need be. That's just my opinion for what it's worth. Nice boat!

@bh8671 4 жыл бұрын

Meownold J. Trump steel rots now? 🤔 that’s a first.

@griffedbat 4 жыл бұрын

@@bh8671 they call it rusting..

@Whitedennisrodman 3 жыл бұрын

Best decision I've ever made moving onto a narrow boat

@annydobon8106 3 жыл бұрын

I am jealous!

@Danno382 4 жыл бұрын

This guy looks 47 and 14 simultaneously xD! Not to be offensive but it is funny lol

@Msbuddy08sej 3 жыл бұрын

Giggle

@ginnylorenz5265 7 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to watch. Thanks for a well rounded, realistic view of something I've dreamed about doing. Won't happen for me, but jolly fun to see you doing it. Best wishes from San Diego, CA.

@tphan 5 жыл бұрын

He has a lovely boat and wonderful life along the canals. No life is better than that.

@mememadore3174 4 жыл бұрын

I ♡ David. So glad you did a episode on him.

@johnbow100 4 жыл бұрын

I've started watching this guy's videos on his you tube channel and I'm hooked. I'm currently on his 64th video with over a hundred to go. Perfect lockdown viewing to relieve stress.

@andrewbrownlie8162 5 жыл бұрын

i have lived on a boat for nearly 2 years & love it & that includes the beast form the east. 99% off the rat race & have never looked back. Its not everyones cup of tea & just like this guy says I could have bought a motorhome & tour Europe but it would mean I would still need to come back to the rat race. Thought it through prior to buying the boat but its not one of those narrow boats, too compact for us. Now that I have taken the plunge, I could not return to normal house dwellings, and the best thing MORTGAGE FREE although i do pay for a mooring but easily manageable.

@KilgoreTrout11235 5 жыл бұрын

I had a friend who bought one of these. For one summer it was moored outside a pub in Cambridge. Like 30m from the front door :) It was awesome.

@gardeninginthedesert 4 жыл бұрын

The canal network could also be called a pub network 🍺🍷

@Geoffr524 4 жыл бұрын

That kinda reminds me of the guy who owned Tilly the narrowboat.

@rikkidee 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good life you've got for yourself. Enjoy yourself.

@marilynbanwinsen1120 4 жыл бұрын

Having come from South Africa and not knowing what the canals and canal boats were,was a delight, I don't think people realise how lucky they are to have this . I love walking along the canals,and still need to go for a ride on one hopefully.thank you for that tour.

@stevegray1308 5 жыл бұрын

I lived on a narrowboat for about 18 months. It was great, very warm even in the middle of winter, moored outside a different pub each night. The canal community is excellent, everyone helps each other. I only left it because I still had to get to work so couldn't take the boat more than a week or two travel from there.