The Narrowboat Podcast

In this Episode: - What you need to run a hire boat company - Costs involved for commercial insurance and CRT Lisence ect. - The day to day work that goes into running a charter boat.  Where to find Mel online: https://tillergirl.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboattillergirl/ Lydia's Boat Instagram www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae If you would like to show your support for the show please consider  donating me a cup of tea or coffee at:  www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode: - Buying their narrowboat - Battery Issues: No power or water for 3 months - Living with a toddler on a boat - Moving towards a more minimalist lifestyle - Home School or Traditional school? - Cruising and commuting - The Liveaboard Family Youtube Channel Where to find Georgia online: Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheLiveaboardFamily/ Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/theliveaboardfamily/ Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgiadaisie/ Lydia's Boat Instagram www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae If you would like to show your support for the show please consider  donating me a cup of tea or coffee at:  www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode: - How Anna came to boat life (she didn't buy a boat!) - Details of the full renovation. - Why Anna prefers marina life to continuously cruising. Where to find Anna online:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/annadyeah Lydia's Boat Instagram www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae Products Mentioned: Made Haru 2 Seater Sofabed: https://www.made.com/haru-small-sofa-bed-pine-green-velvet Made Haru 3 Seater Sofabed: https://www.made.com/haru-large-double-sofa-bed-pine-green-velvet Futon Company sofabed (Get the ultimate matress): https://www.futoncompany.co.uk/sofa-beds/size/single/oak-switch-sofa-bed.html If you would like to show your support for the show please consider  donating me a cup of tea or coffee at:  www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode:  - Transitioning from being in the Navy. - Living in a marina in Gloucester. - Comparing stories from painting our boats exteriors.  - Adopting a cat when you live on a boat.  Where to find Hannah online:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahs_narrow_escape Lydia's Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae Products Mentioned: Wireless Sander: https://amzn.to/3n01wSB 240v Sander: https://amzn.to/2G4vd4l Vactan Rust Converter: shorturl.at/CJMZ2 Red Oxide Primer: https://amzn.to/3cI7RNM Body Filler: https://amzn.to/3ihDUW2 Marine Primer: https://amzn.to/3ibJ5GU International Undercoat: https://amzn.to/2ScRgrT Teamac Undercoat: https://amzn.to/3cJ73Ii Teamac Paint Topcoat (used by Lydia): https://www.teamac.co.uk/ International Toplac (Topcoat): shorturl.at/coCQ2 Budget Option topcoat: https://amzn.to/3cJbxia Tesa Precision Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/33dHAnk Good Roller Heads: https://amzn.to/3jlKlJ0 Paint Brushes: https://amzn.to/2GrUOUI White Spirit: https://amzn.to/3ij1QrK Paint Thinner: https://amzn.to/36onxo6 If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode:  - Calvin's experience as Kate Moss's Agent for 10 years. - Moving onto a wide beam canal boat. - Helmsmen courses and becoming a boat mover. - A few great anecdotes. Where to find Calvin online: Instagram: www.instagram.com/calvinnew Buisness Instagram: www.instagram.com/theboatmovers Website: theboatmovers.co.uk Lydia's Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode:  - What does it mean to be a WITCH! - What is Tarot Card reading? - All about Wendy's Work as a Pagan Celebrant - Adapting your life to a boat that's almost 100 years old!  Where to find Wendy online:  Website: www.wendywitch.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/wendy_witch Facebook: www.facebook.com/wendywaterwitch Lydia's Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode:  - Why Laura from lauraemily_k bought a boat. - The housing crisis in Dublin. - The Irish Canal system - Comparing the costs of living on a boat in the UK and Ireland.  Where to find Laura online:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauraemily_k Lydia's Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae Products mentioned: CT1 Clear under water sealant: https://amzn.to/2R3Wy8F Peppermint Spider Repellant (Natural and Humane): https://amzn.to/2ZfvLKU Alternative Mint Spider Repellant: https://amzn.to/3h6hiag Irish inland waterways: www.waterwaysireland.org/ If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this episode:  - Carys from Wild_and_Freedom discusses raising a 5 year old on a narrowboat. - How to enrol your child in a school when you have no address. - Importance of a values driven life. - Eco- living on a boat. Where to find Carys Online: Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/wild_and_freedom Website: www.caryshughescoaching.com Coaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/caryshughes_careercoaching Products Mentioned:  Mid Sleeper Bed: https://amzn.to/3hfDwGS Ikea Kids Play Kitchen: https://amzn.to/3m1kyHJ The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander: https://amzn.to/2DKpFuC Nokia "Dumb Phone": https://amzn.to/35jboQI Cassette Toilet: https://amzn.to/3m5Loyc Composting Toilet: https://amzn.to/3bLkneP Banbury Shop - Nothing But Footprints: https://www.refillnotlandfill.co.uk/ If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this Episode: - How Lumpy from Narrowboat Natterings on Youtube found his boat - Buying from Whilton Marina. - Teething Problems with the boat - Gear box issues.  - Lumpy's adventures so far in Birmingham. - Lure fishing. - All about his Youtube Channel and how he got started.  Where to find Lumpy from Narrowboat Natterings online: Youtube: www.youtube.com/NarrowboatNatterings Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_natterings Lydia's Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae Products Mentioned: Plastic Perspex for double glazing: www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/clear-as-glass-acrylic-perspex Magnetic Tape: https://amzn.to/32bfUiw CT1 Clear under water sealant: https://amzn.to/2R3Wy8F Eberspacher Heating System: https://amzn.to/32cRIwd Leisure Batteries Lydia has: https://amzn.to/3bF056F Inverter: https://amzn.to/3k2V7U7 If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod

In this episode:  Introduction to the podcast and what inspired it.  Why I, Lydia, the host bought a boat. How I went about securing a boat mortgage or loan. Deciding on a budget. Finding the perfect boat.  Lydia's Boat Instagram: www.instagram.com/narrowboat_lilly_mae Elliot's Instagram: www.instagram.com/elliotjbrown If you would like to show your support for the show please consider donating me a cup of tea or coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/NarrowboatPod