I have been watching your build from the beginning Chris and its coming along very nicely. As I have said to other Narrowboat vloggers, I have never owned a boat and only stepped foot on one recently for about 5 minutes, so to see how one is build from the plates up is interesting. Thank you for sharing.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure. I did it primarily for a record of events and inform the family but if others can learn from my homework and the way The Fit Out Pontoon conducts their business, it'll can only be a good thing. Have a great New Year.

Just come across your channel, watched this vlog , and the first two. Will catch up very soon and looking forward to following. Also , I'm glad it's not just me smuggling a wok about 🤣.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Karl. The channel is the long game about the ‘Why’ about what goes in to making a home in a narrowboat. Hope you enjoy it. Have a great New Year.

Hi Chris. The explanations of the how and the why of the build is appreciated.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor. Appreciate the comment and support. Have a great New Year.

Good that you're seeing what's behind the cladding. You'll appreciate the work that's gone into your new home. Happy New Year and pleasant journies.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Douglas. Watching and filming the build process is interesting. The behind the walls look makes me understand there is a lot of thinking that goes into making a boat work. Thanks for watching. Have a great New Year.

Great to see it all taking shape. Given your commendably analytical approach to the task in hand I guess monitoring a new-build makes perfect sense for you. Good luck for the new year !

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

I think it has an effect on The Fit Out Pontoon too. While I believe their work is outstanding, to have their work shown on film can present a risk. I do like to keep on top of the project in an understanding way, but I’m mindful of presenting myself as being overly difficult for them. Fine lines in getting the best content for me but not being in the way. Thanks for watching and your support.

I've watched a few painful fitouts and refits on video, and this one appears to be the cleanest. Doing it right the first time is kind of a passion with me: I hate "Mickey Mousing" things. Looking forward to seeing how the electrical and panelling goes.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Peter. Despite the pain of monotony of doing the taping, it was well worth the ease of the result. The principle reason for choosing The Fit Out Pontoon was Mark and I believe in doing the best in any task. His mantra is do it right first time as its his name on the product. They get very few people going back with issues under guarantee. Have a great New Year.

Brilliant Chris, starting to look like a boat! The progress will be fast now... Great new year about to start, hopefully for everyone else as well...

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Have a great time. There is a marked change in the boat and hopefully it will continue. Wiring next but that takes time. It’s all the big stuff that makes good filming. Boat fit out takes time though. May is launch month 🤞

Now I understand why you were taping up last week. That foam is horrible stuff to work with, no matter how careful you are, there’s always a horrible sticky mess to deal with afterwards,. The foam man deserves a king’s ransom for doing that job. I can well imagine it taking days to remove the stuff off battens - and making a real mess of the battens in the process - when the masking process is less than perfect. It’s really satisfying to watch all the stages of the build. Another brilliant video, Chris. Just looking at that foam makes you feel warm, but I get what you kept saying about patching up any missed areas, nooks or crannies: the water vapour in the air will seek out the cold spots like bees finding nectar and will pool and sit there. And, like when the nectar’s concentrated in one tiny area,, with the bees all fighting to get at it, any cold-bridge spots would cause you big problems with corrosion and wood rot. It’s the 7 Ps again!

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin. Mentioned the Ps in a previous comment today. But it's absolutely correct. More so in this case where if you miss something like condensation and not filling the gaps with foam, will have a horrendous effect. As you know, never straight away, but in years to come when the damage is much worse. Foam fella was great. Have a great New Year.

Another great informative vlog Chris. I have watched numerous vlogs where boaters have had their boats spray foamed then spent weeks cursing and swearing chipping it back off the batons with scrapers and multi tools. Then go round the boat with expanding foam where it's been damaged. By the way you're beginning to sound like a pro now.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Nigel. It's down to confidence in front of the camera and know a little bit more of what I'm talking about. It'll be great when I just talk about colour of paint and simple stuff. Have a great New Year.

Hi Chris, boat is coming along nicely. Can’t wait to see your choice of interior 😊

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure most people are looking forward to that too. I am. The lads will be painting the side walls soon but the kitchen cupboards are a colour that match the wood. Also, the shower walls need some thought. Bright statement or plain and unassuming?

@Loveisland2022seasoneight

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime umm a subtle colour 🎨

Really enjoyable videos.Good to see the process of a fitout

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. I’m sure there are plenty of people with the same name as yours, have we worked together in the past?

Yes I am catching up on your vids😅 masting tape who would of thought, another great tip! All the best for the coming year Chris.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

When people state 'it's obvious', it's only obvious when you know about it and then you think, how come I didn't think about it. Experience allows common sense and my hope is others will have an easier journey if they are doing a DIY fit out. Also, in the comments last week, there were people who realised what the masking tape was for. It's out there, but not well known. Batteries next week. Have that 9v battery ready to suck on to keep yourself awake!

Informative, well presented again, thankyou, you are really setting a high standard for other vloggers to follow, easy step by step episodes that make us excited for the next one. Wishing you a very good and happy new year 👍😎

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carl. Step by step, small chunks, makes it easy for me and others to understand I think. Some want more info up front. Trouble is, it’s a slow process which is frustrating to them and me, as it happens. Have a great new year.

Looks great Chris :-) - keep the vlogs coming mate :-)

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denis. Have a great New Year.

Merry Christmas to you.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much and a happy New Year to you.

Another great vid Chris . Your right about making sure you get every little bit . Also check underneath the horizontal steel bearers , it's very common that that gets missed , I filled mine with celotex & gun grade foam .

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adie. The underneath the steel bearers has been done by the foam fella but The Fit Out Pontoon guys will make sure anything missed will be covered by the time the side panels are put in place. I believe they use foam from a can. Have a great New Year.

@agfbuilding

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime good stuff . Yes from a can will be gun grade , make sure under the well deck gets done also .

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@agfbuilding the area where the water tank will sit was also foamed. They didn’t miss much that couldn’t be got at on initial foaming.

Absolutely love the process. Watching the professionals doing it vs DIY guys. Now don’t get me wrong I am not knocking the DIY builders, but there is a reason you pay the big bucks to these blokes.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Ed. I agree, those who DIY it do a great job, but I know my strengths. DIY is not one of them. Plus, I wanted the boat to look great in 20 years time. I’m sure it will. Some good results recently, 4th. I hope they show more guts for the forthcoming matches. Often, not enough offensive spirit. Need that quality in a war, so do they against the top teams.

@edthegooner4173

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime I am not expecting anything against City, but we have had some good results. I was at the stadium earlier this month and we are seeing some great things. My next live game will be the against Brentford. As for your DIY skills….as with anything in life, the more you do it the better you get at it. (My Mrs. Might disagree with that statement)

Coming along nicely now! - Someone said nearly 600M of electrical cable wen into the Narrow boat rebuild they did. Tape is so obvious when you think about it. 90% prep etc

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to ask about the length of cable. You're right about the tape. Like most things, it is obvious when it's shown. 6Ps. Prior Prep Prevents P**s Poor Performance. Have a great New Year.

@tmtcschannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime A question if i may sir, one that doesn't seem to be answer and perhaps a filler Vid. What warranty / support do you get with the purchase of a new build as the boat is built in stages by different people.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@tmtcschannel interesting question. I will answer now but confirm in a Q&A vid. The Fit Out Pontoon guarantees the boat build as a project. They pride themselves on having very few problems under guarantee when the boat is finally handed over to the owner. There may be a few tweaks but nothing substantial. Not sure how long the guarantee is however. Thanks for the question.

Hi Chris. Another excellent video for all, whether you've got a boat, are thinking of getting one, are having one built or are just interested and curious like us ! We also now see how taping up the battens is useful - one of those steps that seems ingenious but is really simple when you see why it's done. More great progress Chris and somehow the boat instantly seemed "warmer" with the spray foam done as we watched - not sure if it actually was ? Thanks again for another really enjoyable and informative vlog. Looking forward to more. Cheers and Happy New Year. George and Trish - CaravanningMacs

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trish and George. The boat did appear warmer, but actually was warmer despite no windows or heating. Batteries next week. A long dry video so get those 9v batteries at the ready to suck on if you fall asleep. Have a great New Year.

Interesting how they applied the insulation. What might help you with any areas that accumulate condensation is to add some silica gel packs (moisture absorbers) which they sell in different sizes. I use them inside my gun safe and ammo cans to keep everything dry as my safe is bolted down in my garage.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Paul. I have them in my camera bag and bought one for the car. Hadn't considered the boat, but I have now. Great idea for guns too. Ours in the armoury, were kept warm for that very issue. Rusty weapons was a disciplinary offence. Thank you. Have a great New Year.

Great info on the insulation. Starting to take shape now... Won't be long till ur on the cut 😁

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait Wayne. The closer to the time the more the excitement will build. So mush to do in the meantime. Not necessarily on the boat, but stuff around moving on the boat. All will be revealed in due course. Have a great New Year.

@waynewaring

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime looking forward to seeing it Chris. Have a great New Year too 👍

Good stuff. Spray foam creates the best thermal barrier IMO. Would be nice to see the various thermal property values

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Emma, if I knew what they were I would have put them in the narrative. TBH, I didn't consider it at the time but in my research, it wasn't evident. Thanks for watching and have a great New Year.

@DEmma1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime Ive read that rock wool (which sags) is about 25% effective. The boards are about 70-80% and sprayfoam is over 90%

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@DEmma1972 I’ve never doubted foam wasn’t the best for the boat as for all builders, foam is the normal stuff used to insulate. However, thanks for the input. I’ve seen DIY fit out people not use foam. Useful info.

Excellent job Chris. Well worth covering the batons with tape, you’re the first I have seen do it. It’s coming on a treat. Feel sorry for the spray guy. Will it be you who fills in the bits that can’t be got at?

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Bob. The foam fella was a nice bloke and didn't deserve the bad luck on my boat. It won't be me filling in the gaps. I'm only there a maximum of 2x a week. Those missed bit will be filled in by the guys from The Fit Out Pontoon. Have a great New Year.

Thanks for the advice! Please tell us what tape you used….

@chrismears-inslowtime

Жыл бұрын

Normal wide sellotape type stuff. Thanks for the comment John

Great progress Chris. I'll bet you noticed a distinct change in the acoustics of the boat while you were filming, too. And the temperature change from when before the boat was insulated to after it was insulated. The differences can be quite dramatic in such a short space of time. Looking forward to your next exciting episode.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

You right on all counts Alan. It was noticeable almost straight away from a warmth perspective. The acoustics less noticeable but when the side panels go up, I'm sure there will be more warmth from the microphone. Pareto 80/20 rule will apply with the fit out I'm sure. Have a great New Year.

@Alan_AB

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime Thanks Chris. And you. (Remember the good old days when Pareto Anaysis was simply referred to as "wiggle room"? )

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alan_AB I think wiggle room is still used but it’s good to know the academic science behind it. I remember an Officer stating 80% was good enough. All my military life 100% was the only acceptable %age. Had he told me, it wasn’t his theory but it was that of some fella 150 years earlier along with the reasoning, I would have understood better. It was some years later I learnt who Pareto was. Every day is a school day!

Brilliant yet again. Random question though. Have you been taking steering courses??

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tam. In short No, but Yes I need to do one. It's a Helmsman Cse. I need to put myself on one shortly. Closer to getting the boat launched so I do get skill fade. Have a great New Year.

It looks well done. Question, just out of interest do you or will you insulate the bottom of the boat?

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and question Miranda. The episode 11 offers the answer. Of course I would like you to watch it, but in fairness, yes, under the sub floor is boarded insulation.

Following on from when the floor went down, you spoke of the air flow between the floor beam and sidewall/hull of the boat. If this area is not insulated, could this be an area that moisture and condensation could build up in? I also noticed the gap between the upper horizontal wall batten and the ceiling batten. Will this be foam insulated by the fitout pontoon before boarding commences? Nice to see progress being made Chris.

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Area between sidewall/hull allowing airflow. Good question. I don’t know. Will ask. However what I do know is when the side wall boarding goes up and the main floor is fitted, there is no room or gaps. Mark prides himself on that. 1mm is too big a gap. I assume, if air can’t get there, no, but……. The gap on the upper horizontal baton and side wall will be spray foamed by Fit Out Pontoon. That I do know as have asked. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Hi Chris, great video really informative and we are going to use the fitout pontoon to spray foam ours after watching your video. We are battoning out our boat right now and we were wondering what we do about the slide hatch? Do we baton this out also ready for spray foaming? Nobody seems to show this in their videos.. Best wishes Lee and Ali

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee and Ali. I’m pleased the videos are of some use. I’ve looked at this weeks video where I discuss briefly the importance of design and battening out the boat and how it can save time and I think money. To answer your question. There are batons all around the side hatch as when that was boarded on the wall, it gave Dom the freedom to put screws where needed. And it was easy to judge. I think Ep 17 could be of use. If you want some hot gen, let me know and I’ll ask the lads. Baton out before spray foam. It’s easier. Also double tape the batons before hand. The foam protects the wood form rotting as well.

@leealibuildingtheblackswan2098

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime thank you for your quick reply, did you mean the slide hatch at the stern ? As this is what we were referring to.. really looking forward to episode 17. Best wishes Lee & Ali

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@leealibuildingtheblackswan2098 I think if you watch the videos closely and not pay attention to me waffling on, you can see how the boat is battened. I have two hatches. One at the dinette and one in the office. Both are battened the same with wood all around to enable the boards to be glued around the hatch and screwed around the outside of the boards. Try not to listen to me…..well do so but watch what is behind me. Believe or not, some of the time it is filmed with the background in mind to assist DIY fit outs. I needed to really watch my own videos to offer an answer. It’s a bit bad really but, I’d rather offer a more correct and honest answer. Just to film what is useful doesn’t make good general viewing. I’m not engaging enough I’m told. Their right to a certain extent but filming the fit out was to assist others in their homework.

Hi Chris, I'm new on your channel!! thanks for this video, I'm thinking on this for my steel sailboat... just one question, is this foam also help on protecting against oxide?

@chrismears-inslowtime

4 ай бұрын

Hello Mario. The foam is great stuff and no water can penetrate it. Get the foam right as there are two types. One allows water to penetrate.

Is anyone using aerogel?

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen. I can’t answer for the boat building trade but for myself. Having researched it just now after flicking through the comments, which I’ll respond to later and note your comment to David, it’s a bit expensive: More so than gold. $1 per cubic cm. $23k per pound. It is said that even if more people were using it to drop the price, the materials are just expensive. That said aerogel blankets are cheaper but not caught on yet. Too late now for me. Thanks mate.

Did you say £35 per square foot? That's eye watering. Or did you mean to say square meter?

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

The former unfortunately Peter. That's the information I got from the website. I've just checked it out to make sure that's right. BOAT = Bung On Another Thousand. Buying a new boat is not exactly the cheapest thing to do. While this boat is probably a little more than the average boat, It's still nothing compared to some I've seen. Thanks for watching. Have a great New Year.

@peterclarkson7317

2 жыл бұрын

Just has a look on line and it's per linear foot not square foot. 🤗 That makes it a more reasonable cost. Talking £18K otherwise😵

@peterclarkson7317

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying the vlogs. Great to watch from day one of a build. Have a great new year 👍

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterclarkson7317 thanks for the correction. I appreciate it.

I don't like this Spray foam insulation not the best for boats

@aiistyt

2 жыл бұрын

A bit more info would be nice David

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment David. I agree with Stephen as I would like to know the reason for your thoughts. Spray foam is the normal insulation method for narrowboat builders including wide beam boats. Also, it is being used on large buildings as an effective method that keeps the building warm and fire resistant.

She’s coming on….have you got a name for her? Or is it not gender specific 😂

@chrismears-inslowtime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. I have a plan for the name but……I’m considering asking the audience, then I’ll phone a friend or two, come up with the top 5 (if there is that many) and going to 50/50. Discuss……

@Twinpot1962

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismears-inslowtime I never noticed the name next to yours…I like it. I can think of hundreds with Military connotations