Ep:3.5 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | Behind the Scenes and In-Betweens | Time out of Mind

Howdy! fellow adventurers. Welcome all the new subscribers to our little channel. This is a different type of video we make occasionally. Like John Lennon is rumored to have wisely said, "Life is what happens while you're making other plans." Well, this is the kind of stuff happening while we're making videos. :) I hope you get some value from it. Ep:4 is in the making now--see you soon...
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[@davelawrence6777]

The more I see the more I think it doesn't get any better than that

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Its a great lifestyle Dave. Today it's snowing though...time to pick up the pace

[@danwalorny2150]

I think I seen them all my border collies and I

[@jonhand3373]

I saw a picture of your boat on a FB page. They said you just started "The Great Loop". I found your page and love your content. Can't wait to see your next adventures! Love your Wavy!

[@MrSheymie]

You are one of my favourite channels. One man and his dog living as free as you can. No drama or BS. Interesting boats, scooters, projects and places. All good. Great to see more subscribers coming onboard. Definitely well deserved. Your videos are very well done.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for that feedback. This is the biggest jump we've ever seen. Exciting. Come on 10k ;)

[@robertp.7090]

I love your content and can't wait to see the next episode. Very well done, sir!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Thanks for finding us :)

[@gmay757112]

I absolutely love your channel. I think you have found the freedom that I'm after. Very well done.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Man, I'm trying. I'm still feeling tied down...might have to up my freedom game more here soon

[@TheDmac66]

New subscriber. I like your copilot. Beagles are great dogs!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! They are. Definitely leash dogs ;) but great companions. Thanks for finding us

[@samseven5260]

Nicely done, my man (and Wavy). I’ve always loved this style of boat, little dogs and river adventures. I wish I could do a trip just like this, especially in fall! The 0.5 video is great, as are the regular ones. Your channel is gonna’ blow up after this trip 😎👍. Thinking you should have a good marine pump shotgun with a light on it. Pretty sure any state allows these.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'll look into that. Thank you!

[@philspinelli1878]

The behind the scene video was great. I like those as much as the regular episodes. Congratulations on the growth of the channel!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you ! Finally. I guess we're doing something right:)

[@randyjamesrobertson]

I found your channel the other day and subscribed. Wavey gravey is a cool dog. Love your channel. Watched about 5 hours of some of your previous videos. They are great. I look forward to watching your continuing adventures with wavey. Safe travels. Much appreciated for sharing.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Randy, thank you for finding us. We've been under the radar for years. Thus should be a fun adventure;)

[@mikelettrich5976]

Just found your channel,loving your journey. Looking forward to watching your trip and learning more about it. We’re about the same age and I am always looking for new ways to adventure. I used to take long trips on my motorcycle but I got a Belgium Malinios and he doesn’t like to ride. But he does have an adventurous spirit. This seems like the perfect way to adventure

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Dogs love this kind of adventure.;) glad you found us.

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi Brenton and Wavey 😊 I was just going to tell you , it's 29 in Oquawka Illinois this morning, the 31st. But starting tomorrow the 1st it starts to warm up . 45 on the 1st and then 50s and higher towards the weekend. Try to stay warm 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I see that. We took the day off rhe water today. Too windy. Exploring and filming...;)

[@ren-uz2mz]

I also like this sort of 'fill-in-the-blanks' video, how your shanty came together is interesting. Love it when you walk around the towns along the way, especially the older churches and municipal buildings, my they built for beauty... ren13

[@bvannortwick7238]

Cmon guys. We have the fundamental right to bear arms in this country. More people need to assert that right and never let them take it away.

[@texasbk1333]

AGREE 💯 % 🇺🇸

[@campervanmark3410]

You and Mrs beagle rocks!

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Great video. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍D👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@donnam4260]

This is one of my favorite episodes thus far … when you show the special little things that you brought with you ?? You show more of who you are , And what makes you tick . It makes you way more real to us .. and more relatable … and yes … might this little Texas grandma say … makes you more loveable . Especially loved seeing that cross a subscriber made for you … and I love the drift wood shirt hanger … and the driftwood candle holder you slid the cross into ??? Genius 👍🏻 Still wanting to see a KZbin sign with your channel on your boat ❤️

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Donna. I always love getting comments from you ;) we keep picking up little things along the way. I'll share them the next behind the Scenes...;)

[@joeshevlin1188]

I will be watching all of your videos! (even the .5 episodes). I thought this was just as interesting as a regular episode. We're all living this trip along with you, so put out as much content as you can! (but remember to enjoy the time without a camera in your hand too 🙂)

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for the feedback and encouragement. I've got this dialed in. Sometimes the camera goes away and it's just me and the beagle out here. :) stay tuned...

[@charlieward9990]

I like all you content thank you for putting them OUT

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for the feedback Charlie ;)

[@shootandfish2]

Excellent video! The additional footage showing the 'nuts and bolts' details was both informative and downright entertaining as well.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for that feedback. I'll keep making them when the footage presents itself. ;) welcome BTW

[@bryanclark3739]

Just found your channel and sub’d. I’m looking forward to following along with your adventure. Went back and watched Ep. 1, 2 & 3. I just finished reading “Life on the Mississippi” by Runker Buck and will be interested how your adventure compares. Safe travels.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome sir! Thanks for finding us. I'll look up that book. I'm reading "an island to oneself" right now (almost done) great book. Have you read "Shanty Boat" by the Hubbards?

[@bryanclark3739]

No, I have not. Rinker(misspelled in first post) Buck referenced Shanty Boat several times.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Another nice video. I hope to put something together like you have for a "Shantyboat." Your boat has come out very well. She's a nice little riverboat.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. We're very happy with it so far. Of course lots of improvements needed that can only be known when you spend time on it

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Love Behind the scenes! Keep floating on!

[@independenthqusa4170]

I like these the nuts and bolts of it all. Thanks maybe someday for me. Cheers 🍻

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for finding us. ;) welcome!

[@jimpawlowski1590]

Another great video! Congrats on all the new subscribers! I love seeing the old structures so well preserved in those small towns. In my mind I was walking through the front door of that Irish pub. I hope you went in for a pint to check it out!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That is one heck of an authentic Irish pub, isn't it? Wavey always ruins that kind of fun.

[@JustinDrake-gl3zq]

Love the .5’s

[@karaDee2363]

All right, now you've done it, I'm addicted to your channel now. LOL I'm really enjoying all of these videos, and I like the behind the scenes stuff . Really looking forward to number four

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hahaha! I gotcha! :) seriously...thank you for finding us. There is so much to watch out there, it's amazing anyone finds us. We're going to corner the Shanty Boat market! ;)

[@karaDee2363]

​@@backwatersandbackroadsI have no doubt that you will. Because you da man

[@user-we7ii6zx9t]

Congratulations on the increase in viewers Brenton, you deserve it. 4" of snow in North Michigan this morning so you got out on time. Barge looks ready for the challenge. ( Ontonagon can wait till spring)! Rob& Suzette and the pups

[@glbaker5595]

Nice

[@jimkonst]

The caterpillar is a white-lined sphinx (Hyles lineata)

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I knew someone would know ;) thank you!

[@ratawai]

Very enjoyable series. Interesting, informative and entertaining. Tim from NZ

[@melvinaltis3725]

We like ALL of the content . Good job. Be safe and have fun.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Melvin ;)

[@lindaberl3712]

I would love a postcard! I like that you keep your pocket Constitution with you. I do as well!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Absolutely Linda. Please email me your mailing address. Email I'm description

[@charlesgoranson1963]

Get a cheap elec trolling motor w reverse mount in front as a bow thruster. Good job on the videos

[@user-tj9kt5cs6d]

Old man winter is on deck supposed to be in the 30s here in SC tomorrow good thing you’re wheelhouse is enclosed. Enjoyed the video keep it up 👍

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks Mack, woke up to sunny skies here and no wonder after being blown off the river yesterday. Ice in the dish bucket. Back on the river today. Thanks for finding us

[@doncollins786]

Brenton, around here we call that a Tomato worm, or, "Mater worm. Wavey looks like she has the Ship well in hand, good thing she lets you come along! Don't forget the NX episodes!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

She loves getting off the boat ;) we're headed to town in the snow right now. NX episodes?

[@doncollins786]

@@backwatersandbackroads Northern Exposure, I need to send to you

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@doncollins786 yes sir ;) can't wait

[@doncollins786]

@@backwatersandbackroads I just need an address......

[@JustinDrake-gl3zq]

We appreciate your work.

[@Drifter.]

I met a new friend on my travels south he is a wood crafter I got him to make a small house warming gift for you it's made out of cedar. When I see you don't be afraid to say something about it because I will forget. Safe travels 🙏

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Will be seeing you in Florida buddy;)

[@texasbk1333]

I notice in reading the comments how many people have commented they’re new seeing you after having KZbin suggest your channel & thought I’d share this (which you may already know) Although I’ve been “Asking” KZbin, by entering the words Shanty Boat, for over 5 years, the search results continuously came up short. Then about 3 weeks ago, KZbin finally suggested your Channel. Congratulations on all the new subscribers! 🎉 You Deserve It

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. You'd think we'd be at the top of shanty boat inquiries. I know we pissed them off a few years ago during "The thing". Shadow banned

[@ColinWetherelt]

Nicely done, Brenton. I'm making my own preps for doing the loop - scoping looper channels and the tube showed me yours. My initial plan is to do it on a classic plastic A30 sailboat with a binnacle mast that can be raised and lowered on the boat at will without a crane. Your Shanty might just make me rethink that. It looks very practical for the river sections. I want to sail whenever possible - sooo - decisions decisions. You'll likely be done before I launch. Too bad. You seem to be good company. I won't cross post a link to mine on your channel but if yer curious, click my name for a look at what I'm doing now. One thing I haven't quite worked out yet is how I'm going to get my Harley on and off the boat. Hahahahaha

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! We're the best kept secret on KZbin;) Q: have you seem the Nimble sail trawlers (motor sailers) the kodiak and arctic. Might be a good compromise you're looking for. We have a Vagabond. Checking your channel now. Can't wait to see the Harley solution;)

[@charlesgoranson1963]

Amen Brother,

[@stevecameronbennett5821]

Your a long way from it but you will be passing through Jacksonville Florida on the great loop. Jacksonville is a looper friendly city and has a free overnight dock to tie too. I could send you a Google maps dropped pin of exact location of the dock. I see your looping on a budget and would like to support your trip by bringing you some groceries when your tide to the dock.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That would be fantastic to meet up. I'll probably pop back down the St. John's again too. Please remind me (months from now) when that time comes. Thanks for finding us

[@stevecameronbennett5821]

@@backwatersandbackroads when you're in Daytona on the Intracoastal waterway heading North I'll remind you about it.

[@jeffreyriek7177]

Thanks! Good job!

[@gregjohnson9051]

It looks like you only daft about 1 foot, with motor up. That’s awesome.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

10 inches on the hull. The motor tilts up above hull. We've tested it. A foot is all we need;)

[@nightlifebowfishingguides9661]

Thanks for sharing your videos I look forward to seeing lots more. I want to do this one day I build custom boats I'm gonna build me one for river trips

[@prestongilbert4199]

I just discovered you. I think it was KZbin ESP. I just finished reading Rinker Buck's book: Life on the Mississippi. Seeing you channel and starting from the launch on the first video, you are giving real life to what I read in his book. I love the channel and the beagle !!!!!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Welcome. I'm glad you found us ;)

[@prestongilbert4199]

@@backwatersandbackroads I am too. Beyond the book I an vicariously making the trip with you. I am a closeted vagabond LOL.

[@paulb351]

Another good video Beaver tail floatation pods , order to size Had mine professionally welded on

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's what I need

[@noyopacific]

I’m a new subscriber. One of your videos was recommended by KZbin so I guess you did something to trip the mythical algorithm. 😜 The challenge in starting in mid-stream with a channel is finding out what happened before. I’ve watched some of your earlier episodes to get part way up to speed. I sailed from Oregon to Mexico with my wife and daughter in ‘95. Left the boat there and returned several winters. I’m at our fishing shack on an island at lake Vermilion, MN right now. I practically have the lake to myself. Going home tomorrow. Anyway, thanks for the video. PS, looking forward to seeing you do some fishing when you get the time.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I want to explore Lake Vermillion, it's not far from my house in Brainerd. I hear it gets busy in the summer. We caught 4 sunnies and a bass today...in the snow ;) Thanks for finding our little channel. 440'ish videos over 7 years. If you're in Superiorland, guaranteed you'll find stuff you like. The Isle Royale on a 16 foot boat series is a good place to start ;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hopefully next year I'll be doing 🙏 this trip 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Me too. Let me know if I csn help you with filming it

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Brenton, I love the set up of your shanty. Nicely thought out details. Excellent choice in the Yamaha for your main powerplant. If you are in Clinton, Iowa, you are making excellent time. Plenty of time to escape the northern cold of the upper mississippi. Have you considered a pilothouse mounted VHF-FM radio? That and a proper fixed antenna would allow you better range in communicating with the locks as well as other vessels on your great journey versus the handheld I've seen you use. I always liked the NOAA weather radio feature, too, though I imagine your handheld should have the weather channels on it too. Even to this day, I like to use my C Crane pocket radio's weather channel feature to determine what the day's weather is going to be. Say hello and give a good scratching to Wavey for me!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Michael, I did think about a mounted radio, but I already have the handheld and it fit the budget. One of my wonderful long term subscribers Sent it to me a year or two ago. Unfortunately, I forgot the charger base for it...so I'm looking online for a replacement charger. I never turn on the radio unless I'm coming up to a lock and dam. I've been passed by a couple of other (assuming) loopers and did turn it on to see if they were hailing me...do you know what channel that would be?

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Brenton, Channel 16 is considered a "hailing and distress channel". For example, you call the boat you wish to speak to on 16 and once you get them, you both agree to take your channel conversation to another channel, which frees up 16 for other radio traffic. BTW, Channel 13 is what is used in "bridge to bridge" channel talk here on the east coast....aka you want to raise that bridge tender or that tug boat coming down upon you. Hope that helps ya!@@backwatersandbackroads

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@michaelnotigan7796 thank you. That is very helpful ans what I was looking for.

[@notinside1]

Stumbled across your channel and sub. My wife and I have talked about getting a houseboat and traveling the water ways, the mississippi, ohio Missouri

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! Thanks for finding us. I hope you stick around. Working on the next loop episode now. We also have a backup channel for more recent adventures this summer, until the loop series is concluded. Link in descriptions of videos

[@wmason1961]

Awesome. A new Brenton vid before work today. I was watching you talk and am reminded of your first shantyboat trip. You did not want to be infront of the camera. You talked from behind the camera a lot more. You seem a lot more comfortable with talking in front of tha camera. Yer' doin' great. Looking at your ladder. Can you get back on board if you accidently fall off when you dont have a ladder down? I'd buy a T shirt with the wavy pic of it. 19:17. That looks like the exact spot where you built the first beagle barge. I thought you were going to use the caterpillar as bait.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I loathed stepping in front of the camera back then. I got use to it later. Someone has to be the host since Wavey insists on being the star :) My little corner at the marina was where I built the original shanty beagle. I rented that spot for 5 years, until the marina and village got taken over by busy bodies playing favorites. My solution was to buy a piece of river front property a half a mile down the road. Problem solved. Always sidestep A-holes when you can. ;) Thanks for being a member, buddy. If I ever figure out how to make shirts, I'll send you one for free :)

[@wmason1961]

@@backwatersandbackroads buying your spot was a great solution, nothing beats having a self owned home base. A place to run to when you're broke. I sleep much better knowing that I have a place to run to if things get tight..and you floating dock is perfect there.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@wmason1961 exactly. A home-base. Like the Eagles sang, "find a place to make your stand" ;)

[@terryehrisman662]

I would be interested in watching how you you get away from the shore. When you go in Two, take care of Wavy

[@SL_BA]

That looks like a Catalpa Worm or Catalpa Sphinx. It will become a Catalpa Moth. You will only find them near Catalpa Trees. We use them for fishing bait here in the south.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That is what it was ;) They're such beautiful catapillers...bait? Lol ;)

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm going to try to get the barge over the mouth of the Duck in this trip. Stay tuned ;) PS: also been including links to your channel I'm descriptions

[@50caliber16]

Just a suggestion you should have made a place to mount your backup motor back on that transom aluminum gate you added on the back. That way if your main motor ( God forbid) was to come up lame, you could just slap your backup motor on and just keep it moving. Love the show. Some guy blew a stop light this past Saturday. So at home, no car and dying for content. Lol

[@50caliber16]

What’s your course? Expected stops?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I have plans for that aux. Motor spot. Next summer. ;) lots more mods. Gor to survive the loop first. Sorry to hear about accident. Ep:4 coming up...

[@mojo7411]

Been watching some past videos on the build of the barge. You need T-shirts made that say; "Let me turn the phone around".

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Blahahahaha! It's one of my unintentional catch phrases now ;) lol. I want to make shirts that say "who has time for a job?"

[@jjm9902]

Thanks for the boat tour. Re your scooter, some boaters are using electric bikes these days. Seems to work OK.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm not quite sold yet on electric. Range is lower than they say. Thanks for finding us;)

[@bmxican1023]

Love your channel buddy!

[@karencarroll534]

Enjoy your videos very much. From Brisbane Australia.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

G'day! Welcome. I did a semester in Geelong, Australia way back in my wasted youth college days ;) I ended up picking apples in Tasmania and got almost all Fs! Loved it down there. Thank you for watching our little channel

[@erikyoutube5692]

Love the point fives man!! Hey when I comment it is as I am watching your videos so sorry if I say things to early… I just saw your comment on safety chains..LOL..thank goodness we did not die because a 28 foot Carver Voyager unhooked from our truck…some how thank you “God”..I feel funny even typing that (respect thing) but it rolled on the trailer straight down a crazy steep ramp made a huge splash but nothing was hurt Also I was thinking about you and your son…sorry man..I know how tough it can be and how bad it sucks (like you mentioned scenarios can be worse so I just hope somehow yours is better) Wow that was a ramble sorry

[@frederictoomoth4927]

Awesome 😊

[@jimnash526]

Excellent !!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you sir ;)

[@GJCAMPING]

Another good one buddy happy to see you picking up momentum we’ll deserved loving this trip so far.catch you on the next one ✌️👍🛥☕️

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks man. Love your videos too. I've been shouting out your channel in the descriptions. Will keep doing so.

[@riverrat4631]

Hey Brenton,🇺🇸🦅 I have not watched the channel for awhile. KZbin suggested this video to me, probably because I’m always looking for Shanty Boat videos. I didn’t realize you was doing the great loop on the Barge. Just noticed you have over 10,000 subscribers. Congratulations, you deserve it. I’m very impressed with how nice you fixed up the Barge. I’m going back and start the videos of this adventure and watch them all. If you pull off the Great Loop on a Shanty Boat I know you will have a huge following before it’s over. I always knew your channel would grow if you did the loop in a cheap Shanty Boat. You and I talked once about a guy doesn’t need a big fancy boat to make content. The average man can relate to the adventure you are doing now. I predict this adventure will grow the channel faster than you realize. I was in Alabama last weekend looking at water front property on Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River. Close to the town of Waterloo Alabama in the NorthWest corner of the state. I sold my waterfront property in Florida and looking for remote property along the Tennessee River or Swamp property near Pierre Part LA. I had a new aluminum 22 foot Skiff build by a company in Pierre Part last winter. I spent a few days in the Swamps with the boat builder. I kinda fell in love with the Swamps of LA. Plus Property is cheap and it’s warmer there in the winter. I’m heading down to Pierre Part in two weeks to look at a remote property on Bayou Magazille, just south of Lake Verret. You can travel from the Mississippi to the Gulf from this property. Plus it has a covered boat house. It’s just south of Pierre Part. My friend Lynn that built my new skiff lives close by and this property belongs to his family. Him and I became close friends after he built my boat. He is a true Cajun for sure. Anyway, I wanted to say good luck with this adventure and the new found fame. I really believe this is the trip that blows up the channel. And you definitely deserve this. Fair Winds 🇺🇸🦅

[@Olympia_Outdoors]

New Sub here. I see your at 17k now! Awesome. Please show more of your cooking and resupplys!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for finding us :) it's amazing. We grow slow here. Going on 8 years. I'll do some cooking on the Shanty soon...

[@DIYCameraGuy]

I’m curious how current the daily beagle shots are on your route. I like following your journey.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I thunk they're going to be somewhat random. We're in Clinton, Iowa today. Hiding from the wind and snow

[@josephrobichaud5198]

Did you put a clear sealer on those outside walls? Little late now but I would have used a 4" wide horizontal strip of PVC lumber, a piece of Z molding, a kick out strip of vinyl or treated lattice, then ran the siding. That way the bottom piece is not wicking up water causing it to rot. When I used to be a builder when installing cedar siding I would just dip each piece completely into the sealer so it was protected on all sides so I got less splitting and cupping.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That definitely sounds like the right way to do it. All I did was put tar paper underneath and stain the wood. If it last 5 years I'll be happy.

[@CarolinaGuy]

I always said you deserve more subs because of your content. Very happy for you Brenton! I did watch the other day but YT decided I needed to be banned from commenting for a couple days... They care so much about me telling the actual truth than they do about all of the depravity they seem to endorse on the platform. Oh well,shame on me I guess,not!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I've been dinged myself. Glad you're here. Thank you for the encouragement

[@toddcunningham2410]

Brenton, Another great episode! I’m happy for you that you’re getting more subscribers. But don’t let it change your channel or how you do things. I’ve been following for a long while now and love everything about what and how you do it, and how you live it. Watching your channel is like that special little secret thing that you have and love. I’ve watched channels get big or popular and then they lose that special charm they once had. And yes I like the behind the scenes stuff just like I like to see your other stuff on your blog channel. It’s the rawness and honesty of you being you and sharing that with us that I love. When it just becomes about clicks and getting views, that’s when it all changes. I hope that never happens on either of your channels. Looking forward to Episode 4!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Todd for that feedback. I know you've been here since the beginning. I THINK I'm older and mature enough to keep it real. I've seen what you talk about also. I like Steve Wallis for that reason. He's the G.O.A.T of camping on YT, yet he's still the same friendly Canadian;) you do not have to worry. I promise

[@Treyjones857]

Hell yeah

[@kevbjork1]

Looks like a catalpa worm.

[@fesco2205]

I have a 29' tritoon shanty boat. Wanting to do this in the distant future.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's a near perfect platform right there.

[@dougaranda6187]

I follow the Great Loop Facebook group, and someone posted your photo this week and a link to your channel. I haven’t done the Loop (and never will) but I’m intrigued with it and watch lots of stuff about it. Good luck, and I’ll be aboard for the entire trip!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! Thanks for finding us ;) we're just getting started. This is going to be an adventure

[@superioraddiction6069]

Hey Brenton and Wavey, I'm T.j. along with my wife Jessica and our son Briggs. We would love meeting you in the near future. We are currently in Kentucky at kenlake marina. Hope you can stop in. We'll be watching for you coming down the lake.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy! Absolutely;) you say you're on the Kentucky lakes right now? Living on your boat? Would love to meet up.

[@superioraddiction6069]

@@backwatersandbackroads yes, there is a restaurant here, laundry rooms and we have our vehicle, we would love to meet up! Ken lake Marina is a great stop.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@superioraddiction6069 I'll find you :) gonna be a bit yet at 5 mph wind finally let up today. Southern Iowa.

[@jimsteele7108]

I woke to 3” of snow Brenton

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Oh wonderful. So sorry to be missing that;) didn't we say Minnesota is losing population? Lol

[@maggieward1892]

He’s a big fat green caterpillar from Mars.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Or Alice in Wonderland ;)

[@MicrowaveZilla]

A great pic of your boat at quad cities came up on the great loop Facebook group.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Really? I'll see if I can find that. I wonder who took it ;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Your right across the river from Savanah Illinois. A nice tourist town in the summer

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm in Fulton/Clinton today. Wind gusts blew us off the river. Nice little cove. Fishing;)

[@ThehouseboatRunninOnEmpty]

Had I known you were going to be in Sabula I may have said hello. I slip my house boat " Runnin 'n on Empty" At the Island City Harbor there in Sabula. She is in winter Storage there Now. You could have used my Slip, the electric is on. :-). I'm hoping to make the trip soon down the Mississippi then the Ohio river to the Kentucky Lakes, Through Gilbertsville KY. So keep me in mind and show me all the provisional and fuel stops you are able to use.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

The island city ;) I anchored on that small sleuth just south of the marina there. The current was quicker than i would have guessed. I always get fuel at gas stations (cheaper) but absolutely, I will try to point out the fuel docks on the way to Kentucky lakes. Thanks for being here.

[@DougVarble]

Hey Brenton and Wavey, new subscriber and I see you will be traveling through Saint Louis soon. If I can meet you for lunch or dinner, I would enjoy providing a great meal and some conversation. Let me know…

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Doug, that would be awesome. Q: could we meet in Alton? St Louis is one of those places I'd like to pass through as quick as possible

[@hillaryoliver6237]

Im enjoying your vlog

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! ;) thanks for finding us. We're up to like 5% females here according to analytics

[@DIYCameraGuy]

@@backwatersandbackroadsmy channel was mostly guys also. The few female viewers were very engaged with my channel though. I have become good friends with a few, got to appreciate the outliers in life, they tend to o be interesting people.

[@robertp.7090]

The towns look almost frozen in time from the 50's-60's

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I know! Very art deco

[@roydesignedthat]

Doors look Great Brenton! Dianne always gets tense going under bridges too! You girls have that in common! Lol! I love watching your meanderings! Especially how cozy you've made the Beagle Barge! The wood makes it in my opinion! I look forward to a review of the desel heater. The shanty hut propane stove seemsd like it will work well. How much propane needed is of interest! Awesome your Subs are on the up tick! You deserve the exposure! Keep it up buddy!!! AllthebestRoy

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Roy! I've been shouting out your channel in the descriptions. You deserve twice the subs and views too. When I'm in Florida and relaxed, I'd really to do a zoom call interview with you. A proper Nosy beagle interview. I bet it's snowing uo there by now. Shoot...it snows on us all day here in Southern Iowa

[@roydesignedthat]

We had snow last night and a bit today! I still have wood to split but my boats are tucked away, so all's good! We can chat about a zoom call as you get closer, I;d enjoy that! I've been so busy, my editing has been on the back burner, but winter is a fun time to go boating vicariously by making some videos! Hopefully I'll get back on MiniD too! I'd love to do the loop one day, so your videos are very welcome viewing!!! Take care Brenton! BestRoy @@backwatersandbackroads

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@roydesignedthat I'll prove to all those nay sayers that it can be done on boats like we have Roy ;)

[@roydesignedthat]

You are doing an interesting experiment, having already done some with a pontoon houseboat and now using a barge styled hull! I get a little frustrated, to be truthful, that some under estimate what our houseboat can handle! And if it can't, they underestimate all the one foot depth, sheltered waters we can go hide in, litteraly, up a creek! Ther we can wait out the foul weather! The big boat folks have a very narrow view in this regard!!! BestRoy @@backwatersandbackroads

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@roydesignedthat exactly! I tell folks, if you draft a foot or 2...it doubles the places you can go out here. There is all sorts of 2 and 3 foot flood plains. We anchored in one 2 nights ago. We saw 1.6 on the depth sounder;) love shallow draft boats.

[@wallyclark1895]

I'm a new subscriber. Have you ever watched "Cruising the Cut"? It is about narrowboats on the canals of England.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Oh yeah. That's a great channel ;) very well done

[@curtlynn8495]

probably late to the party...just catching up, but the catapillar is a sphinix moth catapillar.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. I think one other viewer knew that too. Beautiful up close. I doubt it will make it these year. Late in the season.

[@chrisg6534]

We are behind you all the way?

[@user-ot5be7uz2y]

Baikal says 👌ok. 👍👍👍

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy! --Wavey ;)

[@scable-eq7bp]

As always great content Brenton. Any issues getting an internet or cell phone signal? Are you using a wifi booster?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

90% of the trip so far has had good cell service. I cab even use my hot spot for the laptop most of the time. What a world we currently live in;)

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

Cool...

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You're up early ;)

[@wmason1961]

​@@backwatersandbackroadsso are you.

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

Always. ;D@@backwatersandbackroads

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@wmason1961 I've been getting up at 3-5 am almost daily on this trip. I THINK it's a good thing ;)

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

3rd watch .... does the views count?@@backwatersandbackroads

[@igotatan1]

I want to know where you found an aluminum barge to make that on? My recommendation would be to have a measuring stick mounted on the bow to make sure you can safely pass under bridges.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I bought it in lousiana 3 years ago. Come to find out it's fairly rare, a trailerable 30x8.6 welded aluminum barge work hull. I got it right before prices on everything went up. I feel blessed. It's working better than I hoped so far

[@IntheBlood67]

Amen to that!@@backwatersandbackroads

[@Kitchfox]

Thanks for talking about the scooter and why the TW200 wasn't on the trip. Would you have brought that bike along if you had the weight and space budget for it. I'm not sure if I have commented on one of your videos yet, but I subbed during your first river trip, and a year before that, I binge watched Wanes trip down the river. I honestly consider it research for my own trip. Best of luck from the Pacific Northwest.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Jo, TW200. There's actually another shanty boater that brings his TW200 on the nose of his boat. It certainly can be done. I barely have enough room up front for anchors and moving around, the TW would have taken up too much room. For shorter little jaunts...no problem. Around the great loop. Too much bike ;) the little scooter will get the side trips done. Wayne's grip inspired many folks. We're friends to this day ;) glad you're here. This will be am awesome adventure

[@jackierogers7878]

i love the way the shanty boat steps down when entering to help the boyence,, did you buy it like that alrendy built,,,

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Jackie, I bought it with the cabin already built on the hull, but i completely renovated it and put the motor on. Without planning, I bought a piece of property upriver where one has to pass under an old railroad trestle. The barge literally fits under it by less than a foot. ;)

[@jackierogers7878]

Looks amazing.. the perfect shanty boat... I picked up some pontoons to build my own soon.. I run with a 4 legged side kick as well.. I'm in the panhandle of Florida if you ever need anything.. I know you'll be passing along here.. I'm just north of Ft. Walton Beach.. safe travels..

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@jackierogers7878 the Shanty Boat life is the best life I've found so far;)

[@scottbryant2235]

I subscribed. Very interested - curious about your adventure/s. One thing I'm so curious about is how you utilze that scooter!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Scott. Welcome! Thanks for pushing the button. If you like seat of the pants adventures, you're going to like it here. Scooters are the "Back Roads" side of things. You'll see ;) got to stop snowing first!

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Pocket Constitution Had mine many years

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Comes in handy for annoying costume wearers sometimes;)

[@danielnicholls6868]

looks like your main motor is running a bit deep in water. i would say to raise it up 1inch and a half👍👍

[@backwatersandbackroads]

As in trim it up or actual mounting?

[@danielnicholls6868]

Raise the motor up a bolt hole or two straight up on transom water should hit just under widest plate on lower unit at front with no motor trim

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@danielnicholls6868 that will have to be when I get back next spring. No way to do that out here. Having less draft would be nice

[@johnlundquist8855]

Lend a helping hand

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Mississippi queen ;)

[@johnduffy532]

Don’t let old man river nip you on the backside. I hope you arrive in warmer climes sooner than later.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Snowing in iowa today. It's only 50 I'm Florida, so something big is passing by

[@diceman2004]

I recently found your channel . love it man . Just afterthought question , do you think you your pontoon boats would have been better on the fuel if the rear ends of the pontoons were wdged like rhe fronts ?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for finding us. I don't know about the pontoon shapes. When you're going slow and no planing, I don't think it matters much

[@chrisg6534]

!

[@erikyoutube5692]

Curious? Any condensation from the propane heater? As a winter camper I understand this… but it would make it so easy…. but that being said a real fire always trumps anything obviously but just curious what you’d say

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good morning. Yeah, some condensation. I only run it at night. We got a wood stove! Coming soon;)

[@erikyoutube5692]

@@backwatersandbackroads Good morning…cool can’t wait to check the wood stove out!

[@andyanderson6668]

I'd call the caterpillar a bass or trout worm.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I was thinking the same ;)

[@seanarthur2414]

You seem like a very resourceful person. Any tips on how to find a nice used Yamaha 60 Hp HT? Do you buy motors sight unseen online or only in person?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

The "trick" I've used is buy a boat and trailer package with the motor you want on it, pull the motor (easy) and sell the boat and trailer. This works really good with pontoon boats. Buy in the fall or winter (Northland) and sell spring or summer. I've been able to get good mid HP 4 strokes for cheap this way. A bit of work, but so is making money at a job ;)