The Narrowboat Podcast

By Lydia Brown

Hosted by Lydia Brown the Narrowboat Podcast is a show aimed at anybody interested in life on the water. Each episode Lydia will be joined by an individual who has some boating experience.

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How many episodes does The Narrowboat Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

The Narrowboat Podcast episodes:

October 31, 2020 An Independent Holiday Boat Company | Narrowboat Tiller Girl
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
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46min
October 24, 2020 Three Generations Living on Narrowboats | The Liveaboard Family
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
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36min
October 17, 2020 A complete Narrowboat Renovation | Anna from Annadyeah
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

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47min
October 10, 2020 Should You Paint Your Boat Yourself? | Hannah from Hannahs_Narrow_Escape
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
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26min
October 03, 2020 Kate Moss's Manager Turned Boat Mover | Calvin from The Boat Movers
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
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54min
September 26, 2020 A Witch On Water? | Wendy from Wendy Witch
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

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38min
September 19, 2020 Living on a Narrowboat in Ireland Compared to the UK | Laura from LauraEmily K
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
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53min
September 12, 2020 Raising a Child as a Continuous Cruiser | Carys from Wild and Freedom
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
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52min
September 12, 2020 Teething Problems when Buying a Narrowboat | Lumpy from Narrowboat Natterings
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

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45min
September 12, 2020Introduction and why I bought a boat | Lydia with Guest Host Elliot Brown
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
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57min

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FAQs about The Narrowboat Podcast:

How many episodes does The Narrowboat Podcast have?

The Narrowboat Podcast episodes:

FAQs about The Narrowboat Podcast:

How many episodes does The Narrowboat Podcast have?

More shows like The Narrowboat Podcast

Our World This Week

Living on a Narrowboat Diary

Robbie Cumming's Canal Boat Podcast