The Narrowboat Podcast

The Narrowboat Podcast

By Lydia BrownLeisure
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The Narrowboat Podcast episodes

  • 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

    46 min
  • 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
    36 min
  • 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


    47 min
  • 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
    26 min
  • 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

    54 min
  • 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



    38 min
  • 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

    53 min
  • 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

    52 min
  • 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



    45 min
  • Introduction 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

      57 min

    About The Narrowboat Podcast

    From the publisher's feed

    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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