Narrowboat DIY: Boat Jobs We’ve Been Avoiding

Описание: Narrowboat DIY, canal boat repair & liveaboard maintenance on the Shropshire Union Canal (the Shroppie): we tackle stern gland packing, a chimney/flue replacement, the tools we actually use, costs, and real boat-life tips.

We also add new narrowboat storage in the saloon, clean ventilation vents, and do a quick fridge shelf repair that saves buying a replacement. A rough middle act—can we rescue the shelves and make them look good?

Chapters
00:22 Intro
00:53 Beautiful Shroppie mooring (Shropshire Union Canal)
01:51 Quick fridge shelf repair
07:13 Filling the narrowboat's fuel tank with the emergency diesel.
10:54 Why we need shelves
14: 21 Staining the shelves
16:44 Repack the stern gland – step-by-step
22:31 Clean & maintain ventilation vents
24:57 Cut off old chimney
29:08 Will the fridge shelf repair work?
29:32 Putting the shelves up in the saloon... no spirit level on boats!
31:11 We finally have bedroom shelves
32:11 Fitting the new chimney
33:56 Red wine and wrap-up

Tools & materials we actually used
Stern gland packing • Waterproof grease • Allen keys • Socket set • Battery drill & screwdriver • Timber & brackets • Sandpaper • Epoxy Glue • Wood Stain • Car Wax

Watch next
▶ Life on the UK canals:    • Narrowboat Life on UK Canals  

Need a slow moment? ▶ Calm on the Cut bow-cam series:    • Плейлист  

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