Blacking a Narrowboat in Tooleys Dry Dock

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15 күн бұрын

In this film you'll get to see what its like to black a narrowboat in the historical Tooleys Dry Dock! But I don't use the standard Bitumen! Have a watch and learn about the different types of blacking.
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Пікірлер: 115

@lesleybrown-ct4hi 12 күн бұрын

Great niffty manoeuvre by George to get on top of the boat :)

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Right! Ninja skills

@RobinPalmerTV 10 күн бұрын

If everything goes tits up for George, he has a career in the circus on the high wire. His balance seems impeccable!

@wellbeingonwater 9 күн бұрын

I too am in awe!

@clivebuckland6902 4 күн бұрын

Great to see the work you are doing to your boat in the dry dock. Lots of preparation but not governed by weather issues. As usual George has been a real trouper helping out.. The amount of maintenance you have to do on a boat is quite substantial and costly for you too, obviously easier in the dry dock with more time and controlled drying conditions. Boat looks really good. Your positive, proactive, hardworking attitude shines through as always Well Done May Thank you for sharing

@wellbeingonwater 3 күн бұрын

Thank you, positivity goes a long way! It’s also okay not to feel okay 👌

@K_R_W 13 күн бұрын

She is looking good and she is protected

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

She’s looking fab!

@MarcelEling 13 күн бұрын

The boat looks like new🎉

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

She’s a beauty!

@rosa2266 13 күн бұрын

Your boat looks Beautiful now May, with all the DIY, Love & Care You and George have completed on her. 😊 Well Done

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@ianeglintine882 12 күн бұрын

Hi May great vlog as usual she's looking good 🤞🏼 for the raffle... great to see George back aboard

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Woohooo! Thanks for watching

@mothmagic1 12 күн бұрын

I knew Tooley's was old but didn't realise it is that old. Banbury Canal Day is always worth a visit. Haven't been since before Covid but aim to be there this year. I'll definitely say hello if I see you. The boat's looking good and the owner's not bad either

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Amazing right! Ancient place haha! Maybe see you there

@mothmagic1 12 күн бұрын

Hopefully, i'll certainly try. (I'm very trying 😊 )

@paulplant6486 13 күн бұрын

The boat looks amazing after that new paint

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

So good! Bit dusty now she’s been out and about but nothing a good down pour won’t sort out!

@bishopkinlyside8477 12 күн бұрын

Hi May and George wow what a lovely job you done together and I must say you look so happy when you are both together doing things. Keep up the good work. It’s hard to get a soulmate that is interested in what you do and it’s fantastic to see you both doing things that you enjoy doing Cliff from Australia

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 we’ve got a good thing going on!

@thegregdavieschannel 12 күн бұрын

I dont know what it is about painting something but that always seems to give the most satisfaction.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Agreeeeee

@xkx56 9 күн бұрын

Boat looks great, I have my raffle ticket. Hope to see you at Tooleys in October. 😀

@wellbeingonwater Күн бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@ktrusswell3296 12 күн бұрын

Looks good a cracking job, stay safe 😊

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@ssadams 13 күн бұрын

the boat is looking fantastic May. Her next owner will be getting a real gem. Thanks for the video. I decided to buy 2 tickets just to support you.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Aww that’s so great, thank you! Best of luck

@martinbowskill5511 13 күн бұрын

Jób. Well done may n Ragnar cheers n beers Marty Qld Australia

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Hehe cheers and beers to the Aussie crew!

@ppo2424 13 күн бұрын

Well done May, a lot of work, but rewarding. She looks great. Will by several raffle tickets and some coffee for you next week!

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Bless your heart

@SuperDixxxie 13 күн бұрын

Looks fab, well done May and George❤

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thanks super Dixie!

@aBoatTime-uw9br 12 күн бұрын

You've done a fantastic job.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@patsymartin3634 13 күн бұрын

Loving the hard rock music!

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Me too!

@julie9242 13 күн бұрын

Well Done, May❤

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thanks Julie 😍

@christopherbutler7588 11 күн бұрын

Fab job on your Painting well done 👏 😊

@grahambulled7702 12 күн бұрын

You're the business May ♥

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Hehe 🤭

@grahambulled7702 12 күн бұрын

Londoner speaking, your amazing

@richardbrown7153 13 күн бұрын

Wow! What a transformation! Well done both of you - a heroic weeks work done there, I reckon. Being a greedy git, I've just bought myself another bunch of tickets for your raffle! Stay safe and happy x

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Nice work! Better chances now! And she does look incredible

@stevenginnever5343 12 күн бұрын

Down and dirty with George again, it's got to be the future. That boat shed seemed such a bleak space to work alone, after he left. Great job on the painting, can't wait to see the full effect in the open.

@mikemiller7732 13 күн бұрын

Hi May 🙋 DIY jobs all finished.You put in a lot of repair,days.Good for you,May.Time for more fun stuff,this summer 🌞🌞

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Yes! Woo Thank you!

@P.H.TIPTOP.VIDEOS 11 күн бұрын

great video thank you ❤ 👍

@johncampbell4256 12 күн бұрын

Well done May she's looking good I've got my deck and roof to do this year xx

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Oooo good luck!! It’s hard work but well worth it!

@shogun666able 13 күн бұрын

Lot of work that you and George have save someone else, but you seem very mellow it is now done. It's looking pretty smart as well.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

It’s bloody fab! Thanks for sharing ☺️

@stevenginnever5343 12 күн бұрын

It looks like the prude police have taken down my last comment, so I'll rephrase. I love to see both you and George working in such enchanting harmony. Your commitment to produce an excellent piece of work together is so inspiring. Your future as a couple would be wonderful. The silence of the boat shed, after his departure emphasized the true love of working together. Nice paint job can't wait to see it outside. Luv ya both. Steve.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Aww thanks Steven! Big hugs

@johnb69kinzua34 11 күн бұрын

Wow, she's looking good, the best part of a large project is looking at it when it's finished, haha. Seriously though, I must buy you a coffee after seeing all the work (and $$$$) put into this looooong boat, I can see why you're downsizing, but you still have to fit everything you've accumulated into a shorter boat, good luck with that. John from PA USA

@rolandhallsell9048 12 күн бұрын

Great work getting my future narrowboat ready for me! 😁 Looks great! Did George pick the painting music?

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Haha! I think he did! 🎸

@rosa2266 13 күн бұрын

Tooley's are fundraising for Restoration of historic wooden canal boat Hardy 😊

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Yes! I was involved in that project last year ☺️

@davidleighjohnson1340 12 күн бұрын

Hey May. I found you through Terry. Your boats previous owner. I got speaking to him in a club we both go to in Hartlepool. Just bought some tickets for the raffle so fingers crossed 🤞. Good luck on your journey

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Very cool! Small world ey! Good luck!! 🤞

@davidleighjohnson1340 12 күн бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater it’s amazing how small sometimes. Yours is a lifestyle I’ve been considering for some time now. I think one way or another I will end up doing it. I spoke to my mother regarding it recently and it turns out that it’s in the family’s history. I have two dogs May. Do many people keep dogs on the canals?

@shirleygreaves9650 12 күн бұрын

Absolutely brilliant job, you’ve worked mega hard and George is such a good friend to you. I’ve always wondered why the base plate doesn’t get painted as well as the side of the hill? Your boat looks so beautiful now. X

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

It can get done if you request it 🙏 I’m so proud of all the work and I’m also glad the hard stuff is over with for now!! 🙈😂

@philscott4660 11 күн бұрын

Hi. Nice Jo/ on your boat. Did you manage to paint the underside. Cheers 😊

@Martyn2021 13 күн бұрын

Well with a new coat of paint and blacking, (soundsintriguing as it's a new product) and help from George the acrobat (mind your bare feet). It's a good job done very well.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Thanks M!

@pauljuodvirsis1433 13 күн бұрын

Hi May Paul from Canada here Love your channel. Just entered your Raffal When will you be doing the draw?

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Hey Paul from Canada! Thank you for watching! Christmas Eve around 6pm I think! It will be done by the company Raffall. So they will be in contact with the winner!

@iainmccree6270 12 күн бұрын

she looks wonderful clever pair love Merilyn

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

aww thank you sweetie

@stevenbatley830 13 күн бұрын

Hi may I messaged on your previous video if have not seen,I was wondering what paint you used for the roof?? I love watching your videos,I guess the narrow boat life gets very expensive at times but it all well worth the time and effort knowing it is done.im still slowly catching up with your old ones too. You really really do so well ☺️☺️ x

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

It was deck paint and primer from Temac ☺️

@markrant1460 13 күн бұрын

Hi May You and George did a great job of the paint work. Prep is always the toughest part of any paint job lol. Any chance that you crossed paths with Ian who cruises in narrow boat Angel?? He to was just in and around Tooleys. Did you take in the museum at Tooleys?? Mark Alberta, Canada

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Yes! Passed him last week! Love tooleys, museum is so cool! Thanks for watching 👀

@oldmanhuppiedos 12 күн бұрын

Hello May, It's a lot of work but the narrowboat looks beautiful again.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

It really is! Worth the effort

@oldmanhuppiedos 12 күн бұрын

@@wellbeingonwater You are strong.

@rolyparker492 12 күн бұрын

Looks good May, but you didn't get the bottom blacked!!

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

She’s blacked!

@linamora9169 13 күн бұрын

You are so cute May!!!!☺️

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Aww thanks

@keithhunt4959 9 күн бұрын

Do you ever get to the Evesham or Pershore area? ❤

@ericathompson8146 7 күн бұрын

does the underneath of the boat get blacked as well or just the lower sides?

@ajw1467 9 күн бұрын

Hi can you explain how the raffell for boat goes will the boat have a survey ? im worried that if i was luckily enough to win i could be left with a massive debt on a boat that needs replating ? cheers in advance

@wellbeingonwater 9 күн бұрын

She had a survey back in 2020 and hasn’t had one since. She’s been looked after very well and improvements have been made. If I ended up winning a boat that then sunk on me, I’d just count it as bad luck and scrap the metal? but that’s worst case scenario which in my experience never happens! Worry’s can sometimes make us miss opportunities and life is full of risks and fear. I guess you make your choices and carry on! Best of luck if you enter!

@ajw1467 9 күн бұрын

@wellbeingonwater it's not the point of just scrapping it now costs to scrap what's to say the boat is a crock and just passing on ??? It's not as if I'm new to boats have built them for 50 plus years and have also had surveys carried out what's your qualifications wanker ??

@ajw1467 9 күн бұрын

@wellbeingonwater not worth entering only one winner you boat worth maximum 20k and you get more if it's a crock people left with a massive bill will the survey be available to read to clarify ??? Condition 30 k plus to re plate the vessel and problems to get insured

@themarinerkommer4371 11 күн бұрын

i see you are using a microfibre roller, does it leave little fibres behind as i tried using one on my old landrover its 61 years old so i use a marine paint and a foam roller but i tried to use a microfibre one and it was leaving small hairs or fibres behind i see the sides look good in the dark red marone but i was wondering do you get small fibres come off onto your paint, i still have my microfibre roller here and its been cleaned well after i first used it and it dropped the fibres but im thinking it might be better now since any loose fibres would have come off by now.

@wellbeingonwater 11 күн бұрын

They worked perfectly

@mikesmart390 13 күн бұрын

What will u do if it sells buy another?van life ? caravan life ?

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Yeah a smaller one. Do it up

@NomadicNight 12 күн бұрын

Hi May. At the start of the video, you said that blacking was a bi-annual event, but a few minutes later, you said it was something that was done every few years. I'm very confused.

@wellbeingonwater 12 күн бұрын

Every other year is how often I black. Sorry for the confusion