{"id":1158,"date":"2025-06-16T07:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T07:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2025-06-16T07:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T07:25:11","slug":"get-it-wrong-and-the-boat-sinks-balancing-our-narrowboat-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1158","title":{"rendered":"GET IT WRONG AND THE BOAT SINKS!! | BALANCING OUR NARROWBOAT LAYOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/grI8tmDq8rQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>GET IT WRONG AND THE BOAT SINKS! | BALANCING OUR NARROWBOAT LAYOUT<\/p>\n<p>For a chance to win this narrowboat grab a ticket from https:\/\/www.ukcarptech.com\/competition\/win-a-canal-boat\/<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:38 Planning The Interior Narrowboat Layout<br \/>\n02:40 Installing The Ballast Into The Bilge<br \/>\n14:30 Painting The Narrowboat Hull<br \/>\n16:07 Installing Double Glazed Narrowboat Windows<br \/>\n22:06 Installing A Skylight In The Narrowboat Roof<br \/>\n25:17 Installing The Ceiling Batons<br \/>\n27:47 Installing The 1st Fix Electrics <\/p>\n<p>We have just bought a cheap narrowboat to restore into a luxury tiny floating home. In this video this once a rusty old narrowboat is being transformed with new double glazed windows and we reveal the new narrowboat interior layout and tackling the crucial job of adding ballast to the bilge. Every step is full of unexpected challenges and surprises, will this project be a dream come true or a total disaster?<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for inspiration or practical tips for your own project, this video has got you covered. Our easy-to-follow instructions make this project suitable for DIY enthusiasts.<br \/>\nIf you enjoyed this build, make sure you subscribe so you don&#8217;t miss the next step off the narrowboat restoration project and don&#8217;t forget to like, share for more home improvement ideas and projects. And if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. 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