We decommission our electric pump-out toilet and replace it with a separating toilet, often called a composting toilet. Why would we do this? What was wrong with our old loo? At £25 a pump-out every four weeks, and a lack of pump-out facilities on the canal network, a separating toilet offers us complete freedom. But it's not just about convenience and cost savings – it's about sustainability too. Our new Separett Villa toilet uses little water, requires minimal electricity, and prevents chemical waste from entering our waterways. The waste naturally composts down into usable material, creating a closed-loop system that's perfect for off-grid living. But doesn't it smell? In this episode, we show you the full job, excuse the pun, of removing our old electric pump-out toilet and installing our new eco-friendly, aroma-free loo. We'll cover the complete installation process and discuss some advantages of a separating toilet for canal boat living. Key Benefits: 🌱 Little water consumption – no flushing needed ༄ Zero smells ⚡ Minimal electricity required – perfect for off-grid living 💧 No chemical discharge into canals ♻️ Natural composting process – waste becomes usable compost 💰 Saves £300+ per year on pump-out fees 🚤 Complete freedom from pump-out station locations 🌍 Reduced environmental footprint on our waterways Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Introduction to separating toilets 00:34 The last pump-out 01:44 What is a separating toilet? 02:27 Doesn't it smell? 03:41 Decommissioning the old toilet 04:25 Locating the new toilet 05:15 Bolting down the toilet on a tiled floor 06:15 Extractor pipe and fan 06:57 Why remove a decent pump-out toilet? 08:29 The benefits 08:48 Installing the extractor pipe 16:55 Securing the toilet with CT1 adhesive sealant 17:50 Our Verdict on the Separett Villa USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Staniland Marina 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.4"W #widebeam #canal #narrowboat

There is no such thing as a 'last' job, because maintenance never ends on a boat, but recommissioning our diesel generator is essential if we want to be continual cruisers on the canals and waterways of England! It's been held up by a broken bolt that we need to drill out and retap, but finding someone to assist was proving difficult. Fortunately, along came Matthew of Thorne Boat Services on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal. Taking this opportunity, Jamie moved our widebeam canal boat through Thorne Lock and downstream in high winds to the workshop. But fixing the bolt is only half the problem. When we initially ran the generator, it was cutting out after just a couple of minutes, so something was clearly wrong. Jamie suspects the thermostat, so he sets out to clean the cooling system, which, it turns out, was filthy! Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:15 High winds and solo cruising 01:17 Handling electronic locks 02:39 Thorne Lock 03:33 Thorne Boat Services 04:22 Using a jig to drill out a bolt 04:51 Return to Staniland Marina 06:37 Flushing a dirty cooling system 08:52 Running the generator 10:01 How does it sound down below? USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne Boat Services 53°36'31.3"N 0°57'52.7"W #canal #widebeam #narrowboat

We're so close to casting off the lines and starting our full-time cruising dream, but it feels like we're hitting every possible roadblock. In this week's video, we're dealing with a double dose of disaster: a broken Webasto heater just as the cold is setting in, and our troublesome generator. The generator is the very last thing standing between us and life on the cut. On top of the mechanical mayhem, we're also navigating a more personal challenge: our lovely dog Marley's anxiety. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ Yellowdog Project https://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:50 Shorter days means less solar power 01:23 Using available shore power 01:34 Repairing the Webasto heater 01:47 Marley eating apples 02:30 Marley was sick 02:55 Animal behavioural therapist 04:45 The Yellowdog Project for anxious dogs 06:16 The Webasto diesel heater repair 08:05 The diesel generator problem USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #widebeam #canalboat #narrowboat

Is this the ultimate off-grid water solution for boat life? We've finally solved the biggest problem every boater faces: running out of fresh water. For years, we've been rationing every drop, planning our entire route around the next water point. In this video, we install and review the OffGridWater 3-stage filtration and reverse osmosis system, a complete game-changer that has given us total water freedom. We're turning dirty canal and river water into a limitless supply of pure, safe drinking water right from our narrowboat. If you're tired of water anxiety, you need to see this. Imagine taking endless hot showers, using the washing machine whenever you want, and never having to conserve water again. This isn't a dream—it's our new reality. We'll show you exactly how this powerful watermaker works, from the initial filtration of river water (Stage 1) to the final purification with the impressive reverse osmosis unit (Stage 3). Is a DIY water system worth it, or is this pre-built solution the key to unlimited off-grid living? Watch now to see if we're really making coffee with canal water and find out if this is the best boat upgrade we've ever made Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:23 Leaving the marina 01:01: Why we haven't been online much recently 02:11 Why we're leaving the marina today 03:22 Liz's plant and garden update 05:35 Testing Stage 1 of the OffGridWater system 11:32 Testing canal water for impurities 14:07 Additives for the water tank 14:59 Our thoughts on the complete system USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION #

Looking for the best off-grid water filtration system? In this video, we show you how to purify canal water into safe, clean drinking water using the ultimate reverse osmosis system from Off-grid Water. Whether you live on a widebeam canal boat, a narrowboat, or want a pure water supply ANYWHERE, this step-by-step guide walks you through the full installation process. 👉 In Part Two of our Off-grid Water series, we install stage two and stage three filters: ✔️ Dual carbon filters for improved taste and odor control ✔️ An ultrafiltration membrane (0.01 microns) for bathroom & shower water ✔️ A reverse osmosis (RO) system for pure, safe drinking water We’ll show you how to fit everything under the sink, connect the high-pressure membranes that strip out impurities, and install a special drinking water tap with a built-in quality light indicator. You’ll also see how we overcome unique boat plumbing challenges to create a fully independent and reliable off-grid water supply. ✨ By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to install a reverse osmosis water purification system for boat life, van life, or any off-grid setup—so you’ll never have to rely on bottled water again. 📌 What You’ll Learn: • How to install a reverse osmosis system on a canal boat • Widebeam boat water filtration step by step • Off-grid water purification explained • Carbon, ultrafiltration & RO filters in action • How to achieve safe, reliable off-grid drinking water 💧 Subscribe for the Part 3 when we will test the water live in front of the camera! And for more widebeam canal boat projects... Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro to OffGridWater Stages 1,2 and 3 00:49 New t-shirt design - dog on canal boat 01:14 Stage 2 - Ultrafiltration explanation 03:41 Integrating the filtration system onto our boat 04:05 Installing Stage 2 07:04 Stage 3 - Reverse Osmosis 11:56 Installing Stage 3 USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #canalboat #widebeam #waterpurification

We begin the installation of an OffGrid Water purification and filtration system for our widebeam canal boat... and we know you have concerns! To address this, we take a look at the science behind this 6-filter and UV solution, and discuss how pure our water will be after running through this system. We then discuss all the different installation locations around the boat, including installing the unit outside under the seat in the bow, as well as options inside. Can we make canal water drinkable? Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:33 The science behind a 6 filter and UV system 08:55 Best location for water purification system 11:37 How to install the Off-grid Water purification system 12:59 Location and installation USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #waterfiltration #offgrid #canal

An August Bank Holiday is more than just a trip to the seaside; it’s a snapshot of Britishness: ice cream and chips, wind and rain, chaos and myths, and above all, a shared sense of tradition. Bank holidays are now such a familiar part of British life that we’ve forgotten where they came from, or why they are called “Bank” holidays at all. Here we share some black and white photographs from a classic British seaside resort. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) #MonochromePhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #BritishSeaside #Cromer #Norfolk #BankHolidayWeekend #SeasidePhotography #UKPhotography #CoastalPhotography #NorfolkCoast #BankHoliday #PhotographyVlog #DocumentaryPhotography #StreetPhotography #CoastalLife #BritishTradition #PhotographyTips #HistoryOfBankHoliday #CromerPier #EastAnglia #UKTravel #PhotographyWalk #HistoricalFacts #EnglishSeaside #ExploringCromer #DayTrip #TravelPhotography #PhotographyJourney #BlackAndWhite #SeasideTown #TraditionalBritain #BankHolidayHistory #LocalHistory #Monochromatic #OutdoorPhotography #CoastalWalk #BritishCulture #PhotographyCommunity #Vlog #UKTourism #Heritage #SummerVibes #ClassicPhotography #FineArtPhotography #BeachPhotography #PierPhotography #NorthNorfolk #WeekendVibes #augustbankholiday #bankholidayweekend #bankholidays #publicholidays

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkl0_R0LT6deoJjS4bNanmw?sub_confirmation=1 Ever looked at the canal and wondered if you could actually drink it? In this video, we're tackling that exact question by planning and designing the ultimate water purification system to turn murky canal water into safe, crystal-clear drinking water right on my narrowboat. We break down the science behind a complete filtration and sterilisation process. We're going way beyond a simple camping filter to design a robust system that can handle everything from silt and algae to invisible chemical contaminants, bacteria, and viruses. This is the complete blueprint for true water independence on the cut. Whether you're a fellow boater, living the van life, or just curious about off-grid living, this is the deep dive you've been looking for. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ Link to the article mentioned in the video: https://followtheboat.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-fail-proof-canal-water-filtration/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:17 Our high water consumption 01:22 Respondinng to viewer concerns 02:34 Potential contaminants 04:12 Looking at the science behind a water filtration system 06:37 How should we test the water? 08:36 Proposed installation location 10:54 Offgridwater solution and unboxing 13:28 Reverse osmosis solution and stage 2 filtration 16:22 Loads more info on our revamped website, followtheboat.com USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) #canalboat #offgridliving grid

A peaceful view from the waterways of England, captured live from our canal boat. This static camera looks out over a quiet stretch of canal, where narrowboats pass by, and live audio create a calming backdrop. Relax, study, meditate, or fall asleep, this real-time SLOW TV stream offers an uninterrupted window into the slow life on the water. 🛶 Live 24/7 (weather and signal permitting) 🎧 Natural audio only — no music, no voiceover 🌿 A moment of calm in a busy world SUPPORT US: 🎄 Send us a tot with the RUM FUND: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ ⛄ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/followtheboat 🎁 FTBMates - http://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/ FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop LET'S CONNECT! FB: https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nNN85GgEnp ▶️ How Much Does it Cost to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio ▶️ 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU ▶️ Are You Too Old to Sail? - https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc ▶️ How to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY ▶️ The Best Sailboat to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04 ▶️ 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8 ▶️ Cats v Monos - https://youtu.be/Houq-z3o93U ▶️ Motor Yacht v Sailing Yachts - https://youtu.be/vSGU7BAUEc4 ▶️ How We Started Sailing - https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. And please SHARE this video on your social media, with friends and anyone who might be interested, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie

A peaceful view from the waterways of England, captured live from our canal boat. This static camera looks out over a quiet stretch of canal, where narrowboats pass by, and live audio create a calming backdrop. Relax, study, meditate, or fall asleep, this real-time SLOW TV stream offers an uninterrupted window into the slow life on the water. 🛶 Live 24/7 (weather and signal permitting) 🎧 Natural audio only — no music, no voiceover 🌿 A moment of calm in a busy world SUPPORT US: 🎄 Send us a tot with the RUM FUND: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ ⛄ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/followtheboat 🎁 FTBMates - http://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/ FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop LET'S CONNECT! FB: https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nNN85GgEnp ▶️ How Much Does it Cost to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio ▶️ 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU ▶️ Are You Too Old to Sail? - https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc ▶️ How to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY ▶️ The Best Sailboat to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04 ▶️ 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8 ▶️ Cats v Monos - https://youtu.be/Houq-z3o93U ▶️ Motor Yacht v Sailing Yachts - https://youtu.be/vSGU7BAUEc4 ▶️ How We Started Sailing - https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. And please SHARE this video on your social media, with friends and anyone who might be interested, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie

This journey takes along the Stainforth and Keadby Canal where we go through the Bramwith lock and swing bridge. If you are enjoying this video, hit the Goal button in the live chat to send us a SUPER THANKS. We'll give you a shout out! SUPPORT US: 🎄 Send us a tot with the RUM FUND: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ ⛄ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/followtheboat 🎁 FTBMates - http://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/ FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop LET'S CONNECT! FB: https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nNN85GgEnp ▶️ How Much Does it Cost to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio ▶️ 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU ▶️ Are You Too Old to Sail? - https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc ▶️ How to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY ▶️ The Best Sailboat to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04 ▶️ 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8 ▶️ Cats v Monos - https://youtu.be/Houq-z3o93U ▶️ Motor Yacht v Sailing Yachts - https://youtu.be/vSGU7BAUEc4 ▶️ How We Started Sailing - https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. And please SHARE this video on your social media, with friends and anyone who might be interested, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie

Slow TV - relax and take in the sights and sounds of a canal view in South Yorkshire. We'll be running this as a live feed for the next 24 hours or so. At night the infrared should kick in on the came

This trip has taken us along the Stainforth and Keadby, heading west, and then north up the New Junction Canal. There are a number of lift and swing bridges, as well as a lock. We have no idea how lon

We take our wide beam canal through gentle countryside and sun-kissed waterways to a hidden glass park! Nature walks, firing up our brand-new solar panels, and diving into our bold DIY plan to turn canal water into safe, drinkable water. This is off-grid living like you’ve never seen it — unfiltered, unpredictable, and maybe even drinkable… Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Introduction 00:50 A busy marina 01:19 Timelapse of a canal journey 02:24 How are the solar panels doing? 03:19 Holding tanks and boat toilets 06:02 The River Don Navigation 06:18 Photo montage using the Tamron 150-500mm 06:37 Our mooring between Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall 07:16 The Glass Park by Pilkintons 11:10 The Tranquil Pond 12:22 Photo montage of butterflies 13:39 St Oswald’s Anglo Saxon Church 14:13 Discussing our water purification plans 15:39 Full timelapse of our journey USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Kirk Sandall 53°34'11.4"N 1°04'42.1"W #widebeam #slowliving #canalboatlife

We just completed our full solar panel installation — and the results blew us away! 3kW of power, all installed and set up in just 2 days. We now have way more power than we ever expected, and it's completely changed how we live aboard. In this video, we walk you through: ✅ The full solar setup and components we used ✅ How we installed everything ✅ Cost of solar panels ✅ The unexpected power output we're getting ✅ How it works on a widebeam canal boat Whether you're planning your own solar install or just curious about living with solar on the water, this one’s for you! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you're into boat life, solar power, and self-sufficient living! 🎞️ Support our work: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ #SolarPower #OffGridLiving #CanalBoat #BoatLife #DIYsolar #Narrowboat #SolarInstallation #SustainableLiving #intentionalliving 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 01:58 We have big power demands 04:05 What is our daily consumption? 06:34 Real world output figures 08:23 Series vs parallel - why we went parallel 11:12 Calculating daily energy output 14:17 Accounting for inefficiencies 16:38 How we installed our panels 21:44 After our first 24 hours off-grid USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION 53°36'02.0"N 1°02'56.5"W River Don Navigation

After 20 years of chasing wind, running from storms, crossing borders and stopping for repairs, we finally let go of life at sea. In this honest conversation, we discuss what it means to start over in the UK and how life on the canals in our widebeam boat helped us reconnect with peace, purpose, and ourselves. Whether you're dreaming of a simpler life, curious about canal living, or need a calm moment, this episode is for you. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Adjusting to a new lifestyle on the canals 20:14 Hobbies and rituals that keep us grounded 33:06 Can you moor up anywhere? 37:10 Our new logo 44:53 The weather...cos we're British! 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on intentional living, lifestyle shifts, and life on the water. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Staniland Marina, Thorne 53°36'41.4"N 0°58'35.5"W #canallife #slowliving #intentionalliving

It’s the longest day of the year this week! We’ve been living aboard our wide beam canal boat for five months now. While Jamie’s still waiting for autumn, for Liz nothing beats a British summer; you feel it everywhere, in the light, in the trees, in the birdsong, and in the wildlife. When asked what we missed most while living abroad, “the seasons” was always close behind family, friends and pubs! 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tropical seasons vs temperate 01:12 Three seasons on the canals so far 01:33 Summer in Great Britain 01:52 Insects of the summer 02:22 Garden spider weaving its web 02:55 Flowers of the summer 03:48 Bumble bees 04:15 Is it getting hotter? 05:04 How the weather is affecting the canals 06:08 Feeding ducks! 06:43 Clothes storage on a widebeam 07:19 Fujifilm XE2 photo montage 08:04 Painting the dog box hatch 13:50 Liz is writing a book! 15:43 Marley the dog in slow motion Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 🐝The Bumblebee Conservation Trust - https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/ 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tropical seasons vs temperate 01:12 Three seasons on the canals so far 01:33 Summer in Great Britain 01:52 Insects of the summer 02:22 Garden spider weaving its web 02:55 Flowers of the summer 03:48 Bumble bees 04:15 Is it getting hotter? 05:04 How the weather is affecting the canals 06:08 Feeding ducks! 06:43 Clothes storage on a widebeam 07:19 Fujifilm XE2 photo montage 08:04 Painting the dog box hatch 13:50 Liz is writing a book! 15:43 Marley the dog in slow motion USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne Woodland and Tow Path 53°36'41.4"N 0°58'35.5"W #canallife #slowliving #intentionalliving

While hunkered down on the canal in wind and rain, we look back at life aboard our #sailboat compared to life now. There are similarities, not least the weather (yep, even on a canal boat you have to be mindful of the winds). But what about planning? How far ahead do you need to think when cruising the waterways of the UK? Thanks to you, it's our 400th episode! 🙏🎉 Our videos would not be possible without your support. Please give it a like and share if you can. You can also support our work at: 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 The weather has pinned us in! 00:48 Introduction to our 400th episode 01:13 Contending with weather 05:33 Avoiding time constraints 06:36 Furry and not so furry friends 10:21 Passages and planning: short term 12:54 There is still much prep to do 14:23 Passages and planning: long term 17:14 The Wash 18:03 A boatperson always has planning to do USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Low Lane Swing Bridge, Kirk Bramwith 53°35'44.4"N 1°03'53.7"W #widebeam #sailingboat

Ever sped past a quiet town like Thorne on the motorway, oblivious to the incredible secrets it holds? We uncover layers of forgotten history, from a crucial boat-building legacy just yards from our Staniland Marina mooring, to the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle and a 900-year-old church. This isn't just canal history; it's a hidden slice of England's past. Thorne's allure continues with a venture into the stunning Thorne Community Woods, a sprawling 79-acre haven of trees and meadows beside the canal. It's perfect for a dog walk, but we're taking it a step further with our first foraging adventure. What did we find, and more importantly, what did it taste like? Find out in the video… We're committed to sharing these unique stories independently, with no sponsors or collaborators, so we rely on kind contributions from our amazing community of viewers to make each new exploration possible. Please support us for as little as £2. It makes a HUGE difference! Go to... 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 🍲 Liz's nettle soup recipe: https://followtheboat.com/is-foraging-along-englands-canals-safe-plus-recipe-for-nettle-soup/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE 00:15 Thorne, South Yorkshire 01:01 The early settlers - Doomsday Book and William the Conqueror 01:19 The Saxons 01:31 Shipbuilding in a land-locked area 02:05 Sloop and keel Humber Sheffield barges 02:33 Amy Howson 03:57 Dunston shipbuilder of Thorne 04:22 Stainforth and Keadby Canal 04:38 The legacy of shipbuilding in Thorne 04:59 Motte and Bailey castle 06:18 Church of St Nicholas 06:59 Draining of the marshland 07:56 Thorne Community Wood 12:02 England’s natural dangers 15:01 #foraging cooking and eating local plants Photo credits and websites of interest in this episode: https://keelsandsloops.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/humberkeelandsloops https://www.historyofthorne.com/ Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft #widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne (Mott and Bailey, Peel Hill) 53°36'43.5"N 0°57'33.7"W

One of the last places you'll find genuine freedom in the UK is off-grid mooring on the canals and rivers. And if you choose a secluded spot like the winding hole on the Keadby and Stainforth canal, you can escape the rat-race and slow down to immerse yourself in nature. With huge thanks to Vanessa of the @themindfulnarrowboat who we met the other day and who encouraged us to enjoy the waterways here and to keep learning about nature. We had already edited this post, but after chatting to Vanessa hope to learn as we go, and continue to record what we see in our videos. Thanks, V, you're a star! 🤟 Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Introduction to Wild Mooring 00:47 The Stainforth and Keadby Canal 02:18 The Winding Hole 02:31 Fishlake 02:49 Spring in Oak Wood 03:34 Canals and woods filled with seed 04:14 The life cycle of a Dandelion 06:39 Kitten’s Tails and Catkins 07:46 Marley the dog - an update 09:32 The Royal Oak 12:26 The Tamron 150-500 telecom lens 14:02 Phacelia and Red Clover 15:12 Speedwell 15:55 Greater Stitchwort 16:28 Other wild flowers 17:31 Insects 18:32 Deer in the canal USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Keadby and Stainforth Canal 53°36'22.0"N 1°00'32.1"W #nature #oak