Meeting my boat for the first time

Today I visit Colecraft engineering and see my new boat for the first time. I also visit the place where it all began for me 50 years ago.
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[bensboatbramble]

It always amazes me seeing boats at various stages of build. Yours look incredible!!!
Drone shots were great

Lovely hearing how it all began for you too.

I think I shall watch the rest of them this evening.

All the best

[tomdunn]

I love the stern. No waste of usable space!

[stephengibson]

Looks immense!!! Very sturdy and well built. 👍🏻

[Robert-vwfb]

Great update vlog, thanks! Keep us posted with these as it’s fun to see the progress and hear the stories.

[jacquelineryde]

Wow it’s so exciting to see the boat progress, so pleased for you 😊😊

[rachelmillerviola]

This looks fab, and I felt a bit emotional watching it! So happy for you!

[NickB_Yorkshire]

Great video Phil. It’s looking good so far. Some very neat welding there. Lovely setting at the end too which obviously holds stacks of memories for you 🤗

[AbsTheDreamer]

This is so cool, Phil! I’m so excited for you and this new adventure! 🚢✨

[GaryCaptainPhillips]

Congratulations Phil, this brought back many memories... I may of missed it but where were you when you spoke of your lovely childhood memories?

[NarrowboatAngel]

It’s strange watching this Vlog as I know exactly where you are and how you feel, doesn’t seem five minutes since I was back there, and what a lovely guy Gary is too. Super excited for you Phil #oakumsfamily

[NarrowboatChangingPace]

🎉 loved this vlog ❤ so pleased that your close to joining in the fun on the waterways. I remember that exciting feeling and it gets bigger and bigger as the boat gets closer to finishing. Keep vlogging I eagerly await the next instalment. Much love 💋

[narrowboatlifeofriley]

Wow, actual physical progress, things are going to start speeding up soon

[azzytwoz]

This is really interesting so subscribed. Motor meaning electric? Hybrid or serial with generator? Even more interesting, you've a stern thruster as well as a bow. Does this mean remote control? Looking forward to following your journey.