Narrowboat DIY: Boat Jobs We’ve Been Avoiding

Narrowboat DIY, canal boat repair & liveaboard maintenance on the Shropshire Union Canal (the Shroppie): we tackle stern gland packing, a chimney/flue replacement, the tools we actually use, costs, and real boat-life tips. We also add new narrowboat storage in the saloon, clean ventilation vents, and do a quick fridge shelf repair that saves buying a replacement. A rough middle act—can we rescue the shelves and make them look good? Chapters 00:22 Intro 00:53 Beautiful Shroppie mooring (Shropshire Union Canal) 01:51 Quick fridge shelf repair 07:13 Filling the narrowboat's fuel tank with the emergency diesel. 10:54 Why we need shelves 14: 21 Staining the shelves 16:44 Repack the stern gland – step-by-step 22:31 Clean & maintain ventilation vents 24:57 Cut off old chimney 29:08 Will the fridge shelf repair work? 29:32 Putting the shelves up in the saloon... no spirit level on boats! 31:11 We finally have bedroom shelves 32:11 Fitting the new chimney 33:56 Red wine and wrap-up Tools & materials we actually used Stern gland packing • Waterproof grease • Allen keys • Socket set • Battery drill & screwdriver • Timber & brackets • Sandpaper • Epoxy Glue • Wood Stain • Car Wax Watch next ▶ Life on the UK canals:    • Narrowboat Life on UK Canals   Need a slow moment? ▶ Calm on the Cut bow-cam series:    • Playlist   We’re @thefloatingnomads — slow travel, Narrowboat living, and tiny home practical maintenance. Subscribe for weekly vlogs + how-tos. #Narrowboat #BoatLife #CanalBoat #NarrowboatDIY #tinyhome