Very enjoyable. I was born in Manchester in 1949 but moved to Canada as a child in 1956. I loved this walk down memory lane.

You made a very good job cleaning the engine compartment. Wife’s is very good organisers, husband very good watcher. Well done xxxx

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This was so enjoyable to watch ..He is a very lucky man to have you in his life, and you guys get to have this life living on your boat, How cool is that .!

As I watched this episode, I was quickly reminded of the last Vlog and how some people were wondering if you were capable of piloting the narrowboat and working the locks. You seemed to do very well bring the boat to a stop at the engine repair shop. Again I saw you working the locks and then of course the great job mucking out the engine bay and repainting it. It was done very professionally. I do think you more than know what you are doing. Ryan is lucky to have you as an equal partner. You two make a great team. Happy motoring and as always, stay safe

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re a good team, we do enjoy being together and doing stuff together. I (Maggie) really don’t mind getting into the engine bay and doing stuff as I like to know how things work and I’m a bit of a perfectionist and like to do jobs myself so that I know they’re done to my liking! 😅

The general conensus is that you have made a marvelous job of your engine bay indeed, you most certainly have. Working in such a confined space with some rather nasty fumes given off by the rust protector paints.. The net end result is one you can be well proud of.

YOU TWO ARE FUNNY AS YOU FINISH EACH OTHERS SENTENCES AND THINK ALIKE, WAIT THE THE OTHER ONE TO FINISH A THOUGHT. VERY LOVING COMPLIMENTING OF EACH OTHER... GOOD SOLID REPAIR TO HAVE INSURANCE FOR THE WINTER.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks, we do tend to think alike!

Love the way Maggie gets stuck in.. so cool..

All,s well that ends well. happy bunnies .. I like the what BOAT stands for .

New rule suggestion: Never heckle the person who fits most easily into the engine bay (and does not have asthma) -- at least not while she is in there.

@pennywebb867

3 жыл бұрын

😄🤣😄

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, good rule! 🤣😂

@buddman007

3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I love watching the English narrow boats. 1st thing, well done on the engine bay, and paint job. The repair yard sounds like a great place. 2nd thing, take some advice from an older and wiser man, please stop over talking your wife. Let her finish, then you can add when she is done. Just be respectful, of each other. It goes a long way. I will add this, the sarcastic remarks will get old after awhile too. Any way, be safe and hold each other as the most important person in your life. We wish you all the best.

@robertwoodliff2536

3 жыл бұрын

@@buddman007......"sarcasm", is an "English" way of life........that's why they don't let us have guns.

It must feel good to have things cleaned, painted and repaired! Best of luck!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, it really does feel amazing! 🤣

Maggie showing some fine helmsmanship pulling up to that mooring! Wonderful seeing you three again. Ryan, you mind those fumes and your asthma. Cheers, Chefs!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Well done to the guys to get your engine fixed and working well......

Cracking job, that engine bay, Maggie. well done!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Quite pleased with it myself! 😁

@malcolmjames1866

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatChef So you should be.

@dirkdiggler1242

3 жыл бұрын

Very good job!

watching the video was worth it for the barrel joke ...funny ..laughed out loud.

Well, engine out of alignment issues results in all manner of broken bits and pieces. You are fortunate it wasn't more serious and to have had competent machanics working on your narrowboat. Very nice work cleaning up engine room.

Ryan is one lucky guy. Maggie is amazing!

Thank y'all very nice couple with a very nice life. Keep it up.

The one working is doing a great job.

You can always spot a couple that's been together for some time.... they finish each other's sentences. Nice job. Enjoying your video from the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Congrats to all concerned, Maggie great paint job I know if I was in that engine bay I would just slap the paint on because no one will ever see it ..lol...also to the guys in the boat yard, excellent work in lining up the the prop shaft, this is why ,Maggie,you do not feel vibration anymore when the engine is running,and at a very fair price.

Having the engine re-aligned is a Really big thing, And you noticed the better running and reduced vibration right away. From personal experience painting rusty steel or steel exposed to the weather, I have found that wiping the steel down with Kerosene will help an oil based paint adhere better. ( It helps displace any moisture left on the surface)

you are very funny, you Englishmen with these little houses on the water ... we take out the engine and repaint just enough, no more on the sides ..; it was time to make everything clean again .. . !! decidedly we don't have the same ways of thinking at all ... !! just the right amount ... no more! and the bridge is all dirty, it too would have deserved painting ... !! and the paint pot ... you have to stir it ... !! there are so many tutis when you don't know! really you are special you English ... !!

Just wanted to say love watching your channel. We were trying to guess how much your engine work would be and thought £2,000.00 so were amazed when it was just under a grand. You got very good service and must be very pleased with everything. Hope all goes well for your end of season trip. Pat and Peter xxx

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pat and Peter! Yes, we were positive it was going to be higher! Good thing it wasn’t, as £1000 is already quite a strain on the budget! 😅 Thanks for watching guys 😊

Thanks for sharing, Ryan and I must have the same spirit animal, watching you work is a pleasure. Sounds like that boat yard knows thier stuff, alignment is important, the excess vibration from the missalignment will be what broke all those bolts and kept them breaking.

For the amount of work done ,that is a good price, credit to the company for not ripping you off .

OR-The definition of a boat could be.....a hole in the water in to which you dump money! Love to you guys, and pixel.

Great job on the painting Maggie, hope Ryan made you a nice lunch while you were doing the dirty work !! I was also thinking the bill would be much higher, glad your back under full power, looking forward to the next vlog. Cheers Nigel

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he kept me well fed!

Very nice paint job, I am happy for you that your engine is repaired and that it did not cost you too much

Sounds like it was well worth the price in my opinion. Parts are one thing, but labor has to be added in. That is how they stay in business. But I think you all think it was worth it as well. AND, I like your little doggy too! She looks so cute...

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely worth it, they did a fantastic job.

It struck me early in the video that someone had fudged a repair in mounting the alternator 2 out of 5 bolts etc. Curious as to why there was wood and MDF in the bay and am wondering if it was to deaden the vibration caused by the mis alignment of the prop shaft.Having the engine out was the only solution to getting the job properly. Witness the smoothness afterwards. Looking at what they did, and needed to do, that was a very fair invoice and like others loved the handwritten bill. As for the cleaning and repainting seriously impressed Maggie & Ryan. Are there no end your talents?

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks, we do have many talents! Most learned because we needed to! 🤣 The engine does seem to run smoother now with the realignment, less vibration in the boat.

@Geordo1960

3 жыл бұрын

I would have to agree they treated you well and did necessary repairs. I know it’s expensive but when you get repairs done by well skilled people it’s worth every bit in the long run, saving trouble and expense down the road. They know their jobs and they know what these beauties need to keep them reliable. I too believe as far as I can tell with all the repairs they did, even though costly, it was quite fair. And I don’t think is easy for honest repairmen to have to increase the bill, but after all, in the end, it’s their skill and judgement you are paying for.

@Geordo1960

3 жыл бұрын

You are very wise in taking the time while the engine was out to work on the engine bay, and well done too! Amazing and impressive!

@johnsharman7614

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your synopsis of the engine issues I just can't stand people who sell their boat knowing well that its defective. 😡😡🤬

So good to see the repairs done and the engine is properly algined .

I will look for any of your videos to watch I love boats of all types it helps the days go by I have a terminal illness so life is not good so watching videos to keep mine off life thank you for replying so fast

Glad you got your engine issues fixed.....enjoy you time out on the canels.....stay safe......thanks for sharing

First time watching. I have never had anything fixed on my boat without it costing much more! Thanks for veggie recipes. We will try them out next year when we finally get out on Carrie Rose (Nordic Tug32) in Maine. Wishing you three the best from Chicago!

I was thinking way more money!! 1,000 is great!

Great job Maggie! Your invaluable to the team. I know Ryan is supportive but, girl, you rock!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! 😁

Narrowboat Chef, Dolly Blue, see if you can get some, it comes in a 1" round block and if Pixel get stung in the mouth wet the dolly blue and dab it on the tongue well where the sing was. I've not seen it for years, coz you use to buy it from small hardware shops, it was used in your laundry with your washing powder to give your whites that special whiteness! But great for stings, my dogs always use to eat wasps. All lived till old age cept for Sheba the second, who had cancer. Also watch Narrowboatwill channel.

Minimal List's dog, George, was also stung by a wasp a couple of months ago. Don't know if they took him to the vet, but glad you did for Pixel because you never know if they have an allergic reaction. Best to you both. Stay safe and healthy, Jane, Philadelphia

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, she milked it for the attention but was back to normal the next day! 🤣

@janeingram7331

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatChef In George's case, he was lying on the ground and the next was in the ground. They're nasty things. I've seen them as I'm gardening.

Lovely couple. It is like they have taken a child to hospital to have an operation and will do up its bedroom before it comes home.Amazing part is there is no paint on the beautiful dog.In the end sounded like money well spent. Looking forward to more. Cheers

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, what a lovely way to put it!!

Hey guys, how on Earth has your boat been going all this time! You gonna find such a difference. Great job Stone boat yard! 👏👏👍🌟🌟. Hope you left the guys some cake 😆

Loving the old fashioned hand written invoice!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah it’s a nice little ‘souvenir’! 🤣

@hamshackleton

3 жыл бұрын

Computer print-outs cost more - look at the price of an ink cartridge! :-)

Reminded me of a movie I saw about 50 years ago, A man who lived in a marina and never went anywhere had taken the motor out of his boat and put in a wine cellar. Anyway 2nd best use of nappies I have ever seen.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, what’s the first best use of nappies? The usual? 😉

@elund408

3 жыл бұрын

@@NarrowboatChef covering babies rears

You should get paid more for all that bilge work and painting. Sorting out a neglected bilge is a horrible task but you did it and very nicely. I was amazed at how clean your clothes kept, I would have been a big grease ball if I got in there. Great Vlog!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, yes I specifically wore my “engine outfit” for the task! But lots less grease that I was expecting 😁

Hard work pays off... great job!

You really are an amazing wife!!!!! Well done and thanks for sharing your engine adventure. Cheers J

I was impressed with all that hard work and paint job. It looks great, tidy, smooth and perfect for your improved engine. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We’re pleased with it too! 😊

Maggie , you are gem !!! You two work well ! ! ! !

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We do complement each other 😊

Hi Guys Subscribed ages ago but 1st time commenting. Love your video,s and what a good job done by you and the boatyard at Stone, not an extortionate price either for the amount of work carried out. Your invoice looked the part too, as Historical as the boatyard complex itself, about 200 years old, wonderful. I had a holiday with them 3 years ogo, could not be better looked after. Looking forward to your next video , look after each other, stay safe, Proper Job.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, thanks for commenting! Yes, loved the handwritten invoice! They are very friendly there, we’re going to go back next year to get our boat blacking done.

I am so glad it is fixed. I honestly thought it was going to be more also. I do believe you got got a great deal. You did a great a job painting. Poor pixel on the wasp sting. Be safe out there on the canals. 💕💕

Great job and a lot of work..Happy boating!!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Well done, you. Good job of selecting repair facility. Excellent follow through in getting your bilge cleaned and painted. Glad to see you willing to take the time to make it right. Congratulations.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a job we really wanted to get done, but is very difficult to do when there’s an engine in the way!

Sorry you had so many problems with your engine. Glad you were able to get it fixed in the end and were able to get the bay looking so good.

First-time viewer, it's easy to see who does all the work on this boat.

You have a lovely positive outlook and really got stuck in with that clean up of the engine bay and subsequent painting job,the company that did that work did a fine job and the bill was very reasonable considering the skills and time required,thank you for a super video.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re very pleased with the outcome!

Excellent work! So many boxes ticked:- engine/alternator refurbished, antifreeze replenished, engine room refitted. Well done for being up front about the cost too, a very important factor if considering living in a narrowboat. So many narrowboat Utubers are reluctant to give full costs.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 😊

You were really lucky with the weather! In my opinion, that is extremely good value for money for the work they did. Nice to see you cruising again.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, perfect painting weather thank goodness!

All that stress and work,but still smiling...ready for winter at least ,I hope lol..stay safe and well both of you xxx

All's well that ends well. Stay safe and keep cooking!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent! More cooking videos on the way! 😊

Brilliant job on the engine bay! Glad you were well treated at the boat yard. Those “little extras” can really add up sometimes. I hope things don’t get too awkward with the renewed restrictions. Stay safe you three. Love your vids!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s partly why we were expecting a huge bill at the end - all the extra bits and pieces!

Congratulations. I think you got a very good deal plus detailed information on what was done. What a relief it was not to be the higher price. 2 hard working teams. I really enjoy your channel.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Brilliant vlog so pleased that you sorted out the problem. Maggi brilliant painting job x well done 👍

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

There is nothing like a good finagle!! I have a song for you.....please sing along if you remember the tune.... Right said Fred, both of us together One each end and steady as we go. Couldn't lift it Couldn't even shift it We were getting nowhere and so we had a cup of tea...... Sound familiar. Keep well and safe. Hugs.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, there was lots of finagling going on, both when removing the engine and putting it back in!

A great video, shows the real world of canal boat ownership and credit to you for sharing including the costs. Many go into it eyes closed shut to what costs can be. Hopefully trouble free cruising.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! We hoped that by sharing the costs, others might benefit from the knowledge.

❤️❤️❤️ thank you

Absolutely fantastic vlog so plased

We have used the team at Canal Cruising Co. at Stone a few times to do maintenance to our boat, nice people, great service and they know what they are doing. Happy for you to come and paint our bilge anytime, looked like a great job!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thanks! We’ll let you know when our schedule is free... 🤣😅

You’ll not regret having the job done right. Your gear box, propeller shaft cutlass and packing will all last longer with the proper alignment. Your boat will probably be smoother while under way. In fact because the generator is so high up the vibrations from the misalignment of the engine to propeller shaft could have caused the problem to begin with. Because any vibration gets amplified the further away from the centerline of the engine. So it was all a sound investment. Nice job painting! Cheers! Jeremy

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was also the conclusion the engineers came to. Pleased that it’s all aligned properly now and it does seem to have made a slight improvement on the way the engine runs, less vibration through the boat. 😊

Narrow boats can become a money pit, if you are unlucky & get a bad one or one that has been botched up. The price of repairs seemed exceptionally good, what with having all the welding done & re-alignments of the shafts-engine position. Had that not been done you may very well have been looking at a lot more expense further down the line when the prop shaft bearings would have been damaged, so all in all a very good job well done.

saw my first canals of England video , look positively enchanting , would love cruising those canals . looks a wonderful lifestyle to live that way

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very nice way to see the country!

A canal /narrow boat becomes a sail boat! Mast, boom, sails, and rigging. Viola no fuel worries,🤪. Nice paint job! Somebody’s been practicing.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that was Plan B in case they couldn’t fix the engine! 🤣😂

There’s some great vids from Bruce call “” get them out” about removing broken bolts, well worth the watch.

They also did a great job on Minimallist's blacking a couple of years ago.

Whew! Glad for you that the pain at the end was below your expectations, these things turn open ended so easily. Looked like Rembrandt did a pretty good job too :-)

Oh looking crisp & clean...an with XMAS just around the corner....you're all safely sound😀🙌

Well done. What an interesting vlog. You two are amazing.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊❤️

Great to see an amazing couple in great spirits! We spoke about some help or contributions to assist with the repairs, I will be sending that out soon! I nearly pissed myself while you filmed the bilge work being done, ounce again Ryan could easily finish your statements before you spoke but the "WE" references killed me, I thought Ryan had a great vantage point watching you scour the bilge and paint, you guys are hilarious and a great team to be sure. Much Love.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, we work well together - he feeds me so that I have the energy to do the work!! 😂 🤣 Glad you found it entertaining!

Great video !! Your mechanical followers just love this stuff : )

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad to hear it! 😁

Well done good job.

That's a proper job. Good one guys. Cheers

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

a good job well done always makes you feel good

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

It does indeed!

Looks good, Maggie

great job cleaning the engine bay. Hope you have many miles of cruising on the canals

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You almost have a brand new engine! Glad it didn't cost to much, hope yo get to where you need to be before you get stuck. Happy crusing!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah almost! Glad it didn’t cost as much as a new engine! 😂

That was a Fantastic Episode guys !!!!!!!!!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

She is doing a good job of it

Well done girl ,

Hello there brilliant n interesting job done, round of applause Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it interesting!

Lovely job 👏👏👏

Love you guys and you got a good deal . Much love Peter and kim

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, we were pleasantly surprised with the total!

Nice seeing you paint that engine bay Maggie 🤣 The engine job looks good to 👍🏻 Happy safe cruising the canals 😀

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video and keep them coming!!

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

when you put the engine back in use baby disposable nappies to put under the engine to soak up any oil which makes it easier to keep it clean......well done to the engineers...goood workers are worth the cost if everything works much better....

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, they did a fantastic job!

like seeing you out cut keep up the updates

Thanks for your Vlog on everything we would ever want to know about engine inspections and Maintenance and how to do these Very Technical repairs. Only joking thanks for your enthusiasm and interesting insight into the repairs and how to make a good job of your engine compartment paint job looking good I must say.👌👍👀😁

Just found this channel, great video. Keep up the good work. One thing I am from Canada and our definition of a boat is "A hole in the water in which you pour your money"

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! Very apt definition...

i'm betting you received the good people discount for being easy to work with and not breathing down their necks trying to get them to hurry . Also doing upkeep on your boat makes the job go easier for all involved.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, perhaps that was it! We actually hoped they would work slowly so that we could complete the engine bay!! 😂

A boat is a hole in the water you throw money into 💸💷. That said, it is reasonable considering all they did. And the clean up and paint job look great, too. Nice to get everything done. Your hubby owes you a lot of nice dinners. Pixel is adorable as usual.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that’s right! Ah well, it had to be done.

You need to buy a bigger paint brush, I can’t believe that your still using that tiny brush. Thank goodness you can still live in your boat while the engine is out. Fantastic job cleaning and painting the engine bay just like new😂😂 it’s like having a new engine.❤️👍🏻

Bust Out Another Thousand. Or boat. Good job on the bilge.

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Haha, thanks 😊

Just saying hi I am a retired HD marine mechanic you folks sound like a very happy couple I want to learn about your way of boating to are way in Canada on Vancover Island

@normthompson9588

3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to give you my email incase you would like to say hi or if you were ever in a jam you could pick my brain Re mechanic stuff normrt1@yahoo.ca

@NarrowboatChef

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Norm, thanks that’s very kind of you!