The toughest part of owning a narrowboat | Raw & unfiltered DIY blacking - 199

Ever wondered what the hardest part of living on a floating home is? Well join us as you're about to find out. Blacking the hull of your canal boat is a crucial part of maintaining the steel, but it comes at a cost... both financial and physical. In this episode we take you along with us so you can see how hard it really is to undertake this mammoth task, so grab some snacks and a few drinks for this hour-long special! 💪🏻🎨

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Preparing the boat
04:26 - Getting her out the water
06:56 -So weird being on hardstanding!
09:07 - Jet washing!
13:59 - It's survey time
17:13 - Survey results
23:53 - Lets angle grind a narrowboat
25:53 - Let the painting begin!
29:30 - Angle grinding the baseplate - the WORST job
30:27 - Cuppa tea and chat
31:09 - Back to it!
37:31 - Day two - so tired!
40:15 - Painting the baseplate
46:31 - Messin with the shoreline
48:43 - Get back to painting
52:18 - Feeling demotivated :(
56:48 - PIZZA TIME!
58:00 - A look at the facilities
59:59 - More painting
1:02:54 - Getting lowered
1:04:36 - Painting the beams
1:06:38 - A tiny bit of chill time
1:08:20 - Final push! Day 100?
1:10:25 - WE DID IT!! All done!