Ep:1 A Small Budget Shanty Boat Anyone Can Build | The Puddle Jumper

[@FourMaxK1]

For what it's worth - I find myself smiling when I watch your adventures. I don't know whether it the tempo, Wavy, your calm demeanor and delivery, tickling my wanderlust, or combination of all of those. Adding Nancy makes me smile a little more. I'm having fun following you guys.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@FourMaxK1 I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you for the valuable feedback

[@stevelangston2359]

What an asset Nancy is to you Wavey and your channel. I love your adventures and how you view the world. Many thanks

[@williamjarvis3473]

Thanks!, I don't watch as much as I used to but I love your videos brother. Much prayers and well wishes to you, wavy and the new co-pilot. Be safe and stay steady my friend.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@williamjarvis3473 That's very generous, thank you William. It means alot to be cared about out there.

[@williamjarvis3473]

@backwatersandbackroads you may not remember but several years ago I'd send you funds for your books and also donate. You maybe had 100 or so subs. I was in the process of taking you up on a fishing trip and then the hysterical event happened and basically shut everything down. I'll be watching from time to time 🙏🏻☺️

[@mikebrunner1577]

Congratulations to you both. I cant wait to see the new build. Show everything. I am learning from you. Thanks for another great video.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@mikebrunner1577 Thank you Mike. I will try to detail the build and not let it drag out.

[@chrisg6534]

I am so happy for you and your new wife!

[@markJones38133]

@@chrisg6534 He got married? Where to that at ?

[@dennishorcher4375]

Good to see you Nancy and Wavey. We need a beagle interview on Nancy . I'm happy for you both and Wavey also.

[@lutherprince9304]

I guess I missed the part where you got married but congratulations! Very pretty lady! I’m happy for you both. Looking forward to the build and your adventures ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@lutherprince9304 thank you! ;)

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Looks like a good deal. The way you treat Nancy must make her feel so special.

[@nunya9555]

Good job picking that tri-tune up! It looks like a good one. I'm glad to hear you and Nancy are embarking on a life/trip/project together. It's a lot at once and will be a blessing as you move forward. Thanks for the info about the types of trailers. I plan to have a tri-tune someday, and that info will be useful.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

It is well worth getting a tri-toon. I had three regular pontoon boats. If I ever get another one, I'd prefer to only get a tri-toon.

[@James-zj9ky]

Boy, that's a fantastic deal on a pontoon boat with a trailer 👌 It's nice to see both you and Nancy in the video. I'm looking forward to future videos you'll be making together. Good Luck 👍

[@Yankw-vj9ds]

I’m happy for the both of you and wakey 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@stevenpalmore4299]

Often thought fine old building like that would be a great place for hospice care..room for supporting relatives ..quiet town ..beautiful views 😮

[@michaelshuman3319]

Oh My Goodness ! What a great boat . Tripletune pontoons are made to more or less handle large motors 100+ hp . Bass Pro merged with Cabelas and are probably the largest sporting goods stores in the USA . They still have Tracker lines of boats . Will be waiting on your built videos . Congrats on the wife .

[@PerryP.Talley]

What happened to the rest of the great loop? Be on North Carolina?

[@frankleoni547]

I’ve been a fan for awhile and enjoy your adventures. Great deal on the pontoon boat! Northern Minnesota is a beautiful area and glad you travel through once in awhile. I grew up in Ely and still call it home. Carry on, can’t wait to watch the build.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Ely is a special little town. You're blessed to have grown up there.

[@dcpete3054]

I have missed a couple episodes, Pleasantly suprised, hello Nancy... 👍👍💑

[@chrisdavis3642]

Absolutely brother! I just found you this morning as coffee was brewing. Definitely going to follow you through the loop! 62 year crane operator im shopping for sail boat to loop on. And your right about boat market there's a buyer's market and a sellers market depending a lot on the season! It REALLY has me jazzed to see how the ALMIGHTY has blessed you and the journey 😉

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Welcome. ;)

[@markmaue438]

Great video, we loved grand Mariah. I hope you show some of Nancy’s homestead skills, you couldn’t have found a better match.

[@Kelp_Farming]

congrats on the nuptials and look forward to the coming build. Been following you since this most recent Loop trip.

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

Can't wait to see this! I'm still planning to get on the water after I get back from my van trip to Alaska in September ish. Maybe I'll come by the great lakes zone before winter and scoop up a steal like this! Take it south to build and come back up after winter to set off somewhere. Cheers!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@RamblinRoverMatt This is the part of the world to pick up a fresh water deal in the fall ;)

[@JayBane-n9l]

I am so proud for you that you have found someone to spend your life with.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@JayBane-n9l Thank you! ;)

[@dory22adventure]

congrats!! Nancy is a beautiful woman! Count your blessings!

[@stevenpalmore4299]

We are so lucky to live such a beautiful country . Even as a full time adventurer you would never get to see it even in 2 lifetimes .

[@thomaslangdale4915]

It's awesome to see how happy you two are together!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@thomaslangdale4915 Thank you! ;)

[@michaelgarrity6090]

I haven't seen one of your videos lately. Just been a few little things like two hurricanes back-to-back. Things have surely changed for you. Congratulations to you and Nancy. Wavey Beagle seems to like Nancy too. She is settled down a bit. I am interested in seeing a shantyboat build from the git-go. Hopefully I can learn something. I can't believe those towns up where you were at, still have Ben Franklin Five and Dimes. I haven't seen one of those stores since like the late 1960s, early 70s.

[@markJones38133]

That motor is very easy to fix, there is a couple videos from the Boat guy down in Tampa Bay FL. He show you what to do to get the motor running.

[@OffGridCrazy]

Nice Bass Buggy! My ship is a Sun Tracker 32' Party Barge that has the largest cabin model they made it with. The cabin is 12' of the ship with a full kitchen and it had a shower room that I converted for all the solar and battery stuff.

[@brianquinn3451]

It's so cool you found a woman compatible with you that is something special. I somehow managed to find one that doesn't mind cleaning what I catch or kill for the last 27 years I've cleaned very few fish and no wild animals she gets it done. Can't wait to see end product of the puddle jumper. Staying tuned in for next episode.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@brianquinn3451 I've been so incredibly blessed buddy. I can hardly believe it. I've said it for years, for every 100 adventurous men born, only 1 female help mate is born. It feels cruel, but when you have one...it's a treasure

[@billb902]

Really happy for both of you. A good partner is hard to find. Thanks for the adventures and the inspiration. I will have shanty boat.

[@doncollins786]

Nancy looks like a keeper! You did well, my friend! Sending your Dolphin Fin Mod to Brainerd in the next couple days, watch your mailbox.

[@truehill51hill72]

Congratulations on your marriage and the new boat.both new adventures. See on the next post. I'm homesteading next to the Okefenokee swamp last 47yrs. Great to get out on the water via your post 😃

[@jeffreyrandolph5848]

So happy for yall! God is good!

[@davegillen8437]

50 years ago I paddled the Boundary Waters for two weeks, the outfitter supplied everything but our clothes. What a great time .

[@bokendrick6553]

So I've not watched in a while, I'm now hear babe, love and even we got married. Man life goes by fast, I need to go back and watch the videos where Nancy comes in, she seems nice(keepa). All the best you 3.

[@MikeWallace61]

Looking forward to the build! And congrats to you both. And Wavey too!

[@jerrogance]

I used to live in Duluth MN for a time, and me and my ex wife would drive up the north shore together, even during the winter, you could drive up the north shore and see open water...it was so relaxing. I often Miss Minnesota, it's my home state. I live in the UP now though, but I often think of moving back there.

[@transientboater]

Tri-toon for that! Bowled a 300 my friend. For the followers to the channel, get up to northern MN. If you want quiet and a paddle, then canoe, BWC. If you do more power boating then I have to say that Voyageurs NP is the best in the Midwest. The Wife and I did a 64 mile out and back from Western Kabetogama this year (I see you Canada) and it really was some of the best cruising we have done in awhile. August. Do it in August. Brenton has a video that is true to life when the black fly's show up in the North Country.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@transientboater we are definitely going into the boundary waters next year. What a wild place. The fishing must be good too. So few people

[@timpickering8255]

Also love your guided tours of those towns Big Wow .

[@thewaynediaries]

YES we will Both be building one in Spring thanks for shout out Brotha

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@thewaynediaries can not wait brotha! ;)

[@ratawai]

Nancy, Wavey and the pontoon kid.. what a wonderful tale in the making.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@ratawai yes sir! The "puddle jumper beagle adventure" coming right up. Please stay tuned...and thank you for being a member

[@justmike1529]

Awesome! The floating equivalent of weekender Deluxe pop up camper. No doubt if you guys build it will be another one of a kind gem.

[@RandyCS-r4k]

Man you always find great deals! Cheers to you and Nancy, keep on livin' the good life!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Lots of interesting architecture in that town. You guys look blissful ❤ blessings on your hearts🎉🎉

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

That's a steal of a deal

[@jasonalvey3194]

I'm so jealous of the puddle jumper!! Nothing that cheep down here. Great find bud.

[@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat]

Oh those old towns are beautiful, & sounds like some good people there too. Onwards with new projects.

[@SHOE53]

Wavey walking around that little pontoon boat thinking come on dad go get mom let get this thing on the river 👍

[@Yooperal3]

Nice video bud. Nice boat Nice location. North shore of Minnesota from Grand Marias to Grand Portage is beautiful. Thanks for the town tour and letting us get to know Nancy a bit more! And of course thanks for showing Wavey!!! Take it easy bud!

[@felixandy]

I haven’t seen a Ben Franklin store since I was a kid in Baldwin, MI. Also, just saw a Sun Tracker Party Cruiser houseboat on FB Marketplace for the first time right before I watched this video.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@felixandy we had one in Grass Valley, CA when I was growing up too ;)

[@AndreaLKL72]

What a sweet gal you have there.❤ Love that you had video from Ely, I lived there back in 92 - 93, right outta high school. Sure hasn’t changed much 😂

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@AndreaLKL72 it really is a special little town isn't it? A true end of the road town ;)

[@DIYCameraGuy]

The boundary waters are on my bucket list when I finish building my boat.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@DIYCameraGuy me too buddy. Was kind of hard expecting we'd head up there together next summer. One of the last wild places. Imagine the fishing!

[@DIYCameraGuy]

@@backwatersandbackroads that will be great.

[@gretarobinson1142]

God bless you all three. Wavey looks happy too

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@gretarobinson1142 Thank you Greta ;) I never thought I'd get what I want...God had other plans ;) Puddle Jumper adventures coming up...

[@gretarobinson1142]

@@backwatersandbackroads you deserve it all. I'll be watching ☺️

[@mikenienaber1012]

Congrats to you both!

[@dirtyoldfarmhand3]

Awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@sail-o9j]

Great deal on that boat and Trailer! Have fun.

[@msomusicco]

Great deal, cant wait to see the puddle jumper build!

[@MrTommylk23]

Hey bud, ItalianTommy (northeast Wisconsin, 70 miles due north of Green Bay) OK, I don't have time to look through every video. To my surprise, you have a Better 1/2 now. WTF, bro I'm very happy for you both. I watch on my TV, and it takes ALOT to get me to pull it up on my phone to make a comment. But fig that, at the very least, it is worth it to just lyk that I'm very VERY happy for you both. Im sure Greavy is happy too👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@MrTommylk23 thank you! And the encouraging comment. You're not far away. ;) Nancy is wonderful....you'll see

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Very nice pontoon boat. 😁

[@mrbreeze5556]

Looking forward to following along on this adventure!

[@DonaldScruggs-dh7yq]

im excited to see this build. I am currently building my own shanty boat and, like seeing build, gives me ideas for my little barge

[@space-pop3527]

Looking forward to watching your build. I live in New Mexico but have thought about building a house boat on pontoons for going to the lake since I am retired. Love the travel views!

[@GJCAMPING]

Cool plan, looking forward to the build ✌️👍

[@DonaldScruggs-dh7yq]

great video.....never seen the lake anywhere except the michigan side going to add a destination to my adventures.

[@chrisco2004]

Great video! Congratulations on your nuptials as well!

[@novathedog5743]

Hey wait a second, what nuptials?? Im guessing I missed something.

[@willhoyle752]

New boat?? Ok. Watched long enough now. Awesome. I have the exact same truck. Just replaced all the u joints in my driveshaft. If you ever need to know about a Tundra repair i can help. The lakes there are beautiful. In NC we have lots of lakes but they are different. We go to Kerr Lake on the Virginia border a lot. It has a thousand miles of shore and that is big to us, but the great lakes are huge! Fun about the boat build. Glad to meet Nancy. I hope to get to Michigan to visit my cousins soon.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@willhoyle752 you have a tundra too? Mine has 370k and still runs like new. Something has to give out eventually? I'm shooting for 500k. ;)

[@willhoyle752]

@@backwatersandbackroads my 2000 tundra has 302k and 2007 Tacoma has 385k. Only Mobil 1 full synthetic in everything and only Toyota brand filters. 5k mile oil changes. 40k transmission fluid changes and differential changes. Antifreeze only dealer or Aisin super long life changed every 50k or will eat head gasket.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@willhoyle752 that's the ticket right there. My tundra is due for a transmission flush.

[@willhoyle752]

@backwatersandbackroads i like the BG system flush. BG is a cleaner then conditioner they add with new fluid. BG has a website where you can find a shop that offers it. Our Toyota dealer uses BG. It's good stuff.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@willhoyle752 I'll look it up. Thank you;)

[@scable-eq7bp]

Another great adventure is boiling. Right now you can find great deals and boats trailers all up and down the west coast of Florida, with two hurricanes back to back within two weeks of each other lots of boats damaged. After the insurance claims are paid you can buy these boats and trailers for pennies on the dollars, We just picked up a 1993 Grady-White 24 Explorer/ 24'. Has a 250hp Evinrude outboard on it that purrs like a kitten. Came with a pretty decent trailer. The boat sustained some hull damage above the waterline. The boat was on its trailer at a marina when the hurricane came through, another boat was blown into it. There's a crack in the front of the hull about 3 feet long and about a 1/4 inch wide, but the inner hull is not damaged. A little fiberglass work and some paint and it will be like new. We picked up this boat from an auction house for $2200. This bought has a resale of $25,000.....

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@scable-eq7bp you got a screamer deal. I've been wondering if that's the case down there right now. I'd love to find a Cdory 25 for a screamer deal.

[@karenr67]

Enjoyed it

[@n4837z]

About , 6 weeks ago got as far as Whitefish Point. Our first trip to N. Mich. GOT TO GO BACK, beautiful place!!!!!

[@wallsle]

Good deal on the boat and the wife.Don't think the pup needs a pet any more she looks content as can be. May the force be with you and yours.

[@JayBane-n9l]

I haven’t seen a Ben Franklins since I was a small child. I am 59 now.

[@jimsteele7108]

Smokin’ deal!

[@BushcraftTexas]

awesome buy!!!... im just now about to buy a trailer or likely a boat and trailer so i have the trailer for the 20' trawler build... ill be watching and likely messaging.. i have so many questions in this new adventure lol.

[@rackemwells]

Well, there goes freedom. 😮😬😳

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@rackemwells normally yes...but Nancy is an exception. You'll see...;)

[@roydesignedthat]

Nice find! I'm looking forward to seeing the build! AllthebestRoy

[@jbrat1967]

Love the lady vibe as I’m sure you do. Congrats

[@MikeConcordia]

Looking forward to the build. Put a bathroom this time.😮

[@michaelgarrity6090]

My questioms about what you do is about the making of the videos from the technical aspect like what kind of computer do you use? Cameras, video editing, source for music and any advice you can offer about getting started as inexpensively as possible to shoot, edit and post videos. Thanks. Oops, the video skipped from the prior one to this one. I hope you are still answering questions.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I will make a dedicated video about that Michael. ;)

[@OffGridCrazy]

My Sun Tracker was a 2 log pontoon and it still has the pointed out bow so that might be on all of them, or mine might have it since it is a larger size and had the upgraded package from the factory. Mine is a 95'.

[@freddeavers5624]

I have a 24 foot, 19" diameter pontoon. A couple years ago I put 25" diameter and turn it into a tritoon. I just got a shipment of marine grade plywood to redeck the boat. I'm leaving 6 foot front and 6 foot rear for fishing platforms with 12 foot in the fenced in area. But watching your videos, I keep thinking of making a 12 foot cabin. Unfortunately I pull my boat a two several lakes I love to fish. But pulling the large structure, I would probably Be horrible for my truck fuel mileage. So I'll watch and see what you do. That may give me some ideas. Thanks, good luck

[@danielnicholls6868]

have to watch with pontoon builds of the extra height for going under low bridges

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@danielnicholls6868 I was thinking that too. Got to make it under the Ontonagon trestle

[@thomaskitz1185]

Sweet ❤

[@kirkdesmond]

Looking forward to the new adventure. Maybe you could keep the videos a little more current instead of 5 or 6 months in the past, that would be my only request. Have Nancy help with the post production and editing to keep you up to date.Thank you.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@kirkdesmond absolutely. It's a challenge, because if one wants to male quality videos, it takes time. We'll try for one a week. That seems doable;)

[@timpickering8255]

HEY Listen my friend I've never met but what program I tell my friends about I send them your video they enjoy it as much as I Request keep on your broadcast it's a blessing P S appreciate the scripture you put on your telecast Nancy Is Nice Lady ( Stay Safe all three)

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@timpickering8255 Thank you for the positive encouragement. I'm glad our little videos find somw folks. We're trying to be good representatives of God's love and power, without being righteous about it. Always a balance.

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Yes they are , in Springfield Missouri

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi 👋 Brenton and Wavey and your new wife 😊😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@GregoryMueller-ss2qv Hi Greg! :) -Wavey and Nancy

[@patlockhart28]

I must have missed something about nancy?Best to you both. God bless.

[@billybert3506]

You said "Tip Top" we say "Tippy Top" (;-) Hi Nancy, great to see / hear from you a bit here. You know that you married a fella with a lot of odd duck friends, right? Brenton's got a cameraman now, look out! 😄

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@billybert3506 You got it ;) thank you for being here

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@stevenpalmore4299]

European farms used a combined use design .

[@danielnicholls6868]

call it a bnb Beagle Nancy Brenton lol

[@bccradventures84]

Really enjoyed the video, going to follow the build for sure. Have you ever looked for gold or gems in your adventures around some of the places you’ve been too up north? Just curious because you’re in some great country to find such stuff.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@bccradventures84 I've heard there is gold on the shores of Lake Superior. There's a fella here on YT that mines it. We mostly look for rocks and beach glass. ;)

[@bccradventures84]

@@backwatersandbackroads I want to go to the Great Lakes sometime and do some rock hounding and some gold prospecting. Fine some and add it to my gold pieces that I’ve found around the states. And to find some yooperlite rocks as well lol I’ve watched the guy that’s on KZbin up there as well.

[@Mary-yu3sn]

you just touched on the boat WHAT A DEAL

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

I've been to Ely to , many years ago

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@GregoryMueller-ss2qv it's a special little town. Look up "The Root bear lady" ;)

[@MackMoore-q2n]

Great road trip especially when you’re getting a bargain to boot. Those little Johnson’s are still bringing 800-1000 in my neck of the woods if they run. I gave 1000 for my 20’ with the trailer no motor but a brand new deck and working lights lol. I’ve got a 30’ toon no deck no trailer but I can deliver for 1500.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@MackMoore-q2n they fetch they much? Wow. I'd be happy with 400 bucks

[@MackMoore-q2n]

@@backwatersandbackroads Crags list in my area will give you an idea. And after paying 9000 for a 60 hp new it kinda puts it in perspective. Those old fresh water 2 strokes will run forever if they are taken care of. Besides the 2 stroke smoke is a good way to run off the mosquitoes and black flies lol.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@MackMoore-q2n I never thought of that...;) the MPGs are low though.

[@thomaskitz1185]

God bless. Your love n. Lives

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@thomaskitz1185 Hi guys. I hope you're enjoying the beautiful UP fall ;)

[@thomaskitz1185]

@@backwatersandbackroads been super busy with grandkids ....

[@FradyKatt]

Mr Brett your Great Loop trip turned out to be a dud cause most of what you did was a repeat from another trip, Really no new waters except Ga and SC, For me doin the Great Loop is the best if done non stop, many have some good vids on their adventures, you let me down when you quit, I dont blame you for finding your wife being lonely would sux 4 sure, , My looping boat build is coming along well, I should be starting my loop next year maybe will see yall when you finish, You Know that SC heat Would not be so Bad if ya had enough HP to Make a Breeze LOL..

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@FradyKatt your comment is epicly ignorant...not sure where to start, or worth addressing. Most loopers take more than one leg to complete. Few do it in one year. If you can't/don't find value in my videos, no one is making you watch them. I also hear there's other channels to watch on KZbin. Maybe you can show us all how it's done once you finish your Shanty boat and complete the entire loop in one year...while creating a hundred hours of edited content. Armchair warriors are always so full of useful feedback. Thank you!

[@9f6i]

Skip ahead and miss the adventure?! No way.

[@luisaraujo4708]

I’m building a houseboat on a 27’ tritoon chassis. I’m curious as to what the difference is between a houseboat and a shanty boat? As for trailers; I wouldn’t be caught dead with a scissor lift. They’re not very stable on the road and they invariably don’t have the weight capacity of a bunk trailer.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@luisaraujo4708 I totally agree about the trailers. For short hauls, and careful...they're fine. For travel, a bunk is the only choice. Shanty boats come in all sorts of shapes and sizes;)

[@luisaraujo4708]

@@backwatersandbackroads so is shanty boat and houseboat just different names for the same thing? Am I maybe missing something in my American to Canadian translation?

[@CraneofBoulogne]

To acquire a tracker bass buggy in that shape at that price here in north east Florida would require grand larceny or maybe even armed robbery! That is the deal of the year to say the least!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@CraneofBoulogne there are screaming deals right now. This one was exceptionally so with the trailer

[@danielnicholls6868]

looks more like a beagle buggy lol

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@danielnicholls6868 that's a good name! Thank you;)

[@martykitson3442]

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