Ep:45 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "Farewell Florida (Georgia on my mind)" |Time out of Mind

[@dustinbenningfield6800]

Again and again another awesome video ❤

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Dustin. That helps more than you know.

[@BR-bj3ot]

I’m very envious. Looks like great fun! I’d be out on the front deck at sunrise. With a coffee and my Bible!

[@Artoconnell]

You would find most of those huge house folks to be friendly and curious. plus they have world class dog treats. :) I might know some of them.

[@brianquinn3451]

I'm with you on the expensive homes nearly touching the neighbors I prefer small home with more room . If I choose to pee outdoors I don't want the neighbors watching. Great video so much great scenery just keep on keeping on.

[@brucecreswell136]

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.I never miss any of your videos.

[@ChrisC-gq5ni]

Plenty of mud up ahead to keep you busy! Looking forward to the new sections for you. Keep making these for all of us!

[@Partimepeasant]

Mud Fud patrol.

[@scalpsbarbershop3087]

I love your videos, I just started watching and I’ve binged watched 10 episodes 😂 I heard you mention Crystal River in one episode and I live in Brooksville and know the area well. Keep it up! I’m enjoying it!😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thsnk you! Welcome;)

[@Graybear78]

Just found your videos. Love them, thank you. I live in the high desert southwest with trees on one side and grasslands on the other. The only problem is it's all fenced off, and others from neighboring states have discovered our little paradise, and soon it will be paradise no more. I agree with you. A thousand acres with my home in the middle.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! Thank you for finding us ;)

[@erikyoutube5692]

I am enjoying this so much..I was sort of getting grumpy about doing the loop..still am a little but it is so amazing to see all the different scenery ❤ I too love sailboats and I too lnow nothing about them (maybe I’ll stick to trawlers lol). Thanks man!!! Love it

[@MrSheymie]

Nice relaxing video. One man living free. Good company for 25 mins.

[@gsp49]

All those houses so close, and you had distance! Winning the game.

[@danthemansmail]

Doing a lot with a little, it looks like fun. You were cruising through some of my old stomping grounds too, which was cool. I wish you and your dog a safe passage.

[@BR-bj3ot]

I agree 100%!! If I had that kind of money, I would do exactly the same thing! Acreage and a nice log cabin! I would have more joy and fun, giving money to those in need than buying “ things” that do not last!

[@brikler7717]

Agree, I just can't justify spending all that money.

[@ricknelson8886]

I just really enjoy your videos, they make ME dream of doing that!

[@BR-bj3ot]

Thanks!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@BR-bj3ot Thank you for the treats donation;)

[@BR-bj3ot]

@@backwatersandbackroads you are most welcome! I love you. You are a brother in Christ Jesus. I love wavy too!I will do my best to send you a few bucks from time to time. Please preach the Gospel. You are doing a great job! God’s blessings upon you, my brother in Christ!

[@campervanmark3410]

@@backwatersandbackroads how can I $ you and Gravy ?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@campervanmark3410 Wavey's Treat Link Below? ;)

[@jeffanderson1415]

I usually watch all your videos on my TV and I can't comment or anything because of that. But this one just popped up on my phone, so I thought I'd say hi. It was nice to meet you guys up on Raspberry Island last weekend. We look forward to seeing more of your travels. Hopefully we can meet up again sometime.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@jeffanderson1415 hi Jeff. It was good to meet you too. Soon after we met, the wind kicked up and beat the poor beagle barge against the dock, we had to get out of there quick. If you want to talk possible scooter adventure, let me know eh. [e-mail]

[@haroldolivier7816]

Had a house like that for most of my life i am now 63 sold everything and move to a smaller town with a smaller house I realise it was just for the show

[@AndreaLKL72]

Just ran across your videos and binge watching! I'm a boat owner & love being on the water. Then to find out you're from Minnesota! I knew I liked the cut of your jib! 😄

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@AndreaLKL72 hi Andrea ;) welcome. I'm always amazed new people find us ;) are you also from Minnesota? I'm not FROM Minnesota, but there for many years now. Back and forth from Superiorland

[@AndreaLKL72]

@@backwatersandbackroads well I'm 6 eps in and can't wait to share this series with my parents they'll love it! Very cool adventure 👏

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@AndreaLKL72 Thank you for the treats! -Wavey Gravey;)

[@AndreaLKL72]

@@backwatersandbackroads you are very welcome. 😄🐾❤️

[@ratawai]

Not only great to see master mariner back on deck (Brenton too) but very interesting part of their journey.

[@annhysell6064]

Always fun to see your videos. I agree with a previous comment, I think that was a Norsea, but longer than 27. And yes, sailing is addictive, I will never give up. Foolish people spend all that $ on a "2nd" home when one could enjoy the same scenery on a boat.

[@moosebonsai]

I got to agree with you. I dislike inverse snobbery, but I'd always take space over gilded splendor. Some folks love those beautiful houses, god love em'.

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

One of my favorite nights in the van was in front of a 20 million dollar house in California. Amazing view. But what really gets me is I've seen so much since then. They'll probably have that same view and mortgage for decades.

[@jaredcolahan759]

glad to see you've topped 20 k subs, think it was 4-5 k when I started years ago.

[@staneckhart6648]

I’m hooked. I’ve watched all 45 episodes, I’ll start on your earlier videos. You and Gravy take care.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@staneckhart6648 thank you! Working on 46 now. Always! ;)

[@doncollins786]

Brenton, sailing is very addictive. When you feel the sails pulling, and you know you are traveling for free, itis special. It is also a lot of work! I am done sailing, I guess. The same week you delivered my Nomad, I was offered a free 36 foot sailboat, in a slip, at Lake Texoma. Free, a diesel boat. I had to pass.

[@IntheBlood67]

Vilano Beach. My old stomping grounds! The Bridge/Pier is one of the few reminders of the old days. Everything is Gussied Up now!

[@LisaHouserman]

I LOVE that boat at 8:00 min ish too! I live for tug boats in general. We had a diner beach day up in Conneaut Ohio on Wednesday on Lake Erie and it was great. It takes about 45 min to get there. I'm about 40 mi south of Erie PA and 90 mi north of Pittsburgh PA, as a reminder. Thanks for the vids! xo

[@annhysell6064]

I live right next to Conneaut. Don't give away the secret of this part of Lake Erie!😁 It's awesome!

[@LisaHouserman]

@@annhysell6064 oh that's great! Okay I won't tell anyone else LOL. It's lovely up there

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Omgoodness ❤seacows🥰thanks for sharing ❤. Going to see then in person one day.

[@donw2615]

Nice one. Really like not having the camera looking up your nose and showing where you are and the scenery. Good job

[@FourMaxK1]

The huge home vs. huge space question is a deep one! We have a few acres, a modern but not pretentious house, and relative seclusion - at this point in our lives wouldn't have it any other way. In times past there were dreams of the mansion but now I'm not driven to impress and in the end can't take it with me. Further, a common thread amongst those I talk to is that "our kids don't want our stuff", so having more than you need is to some degree just gratification. Interesting question - perhaps no definitive answer.

[@Poppy_love59]

That sailboat is called a double ender! Basically a giant canoe with sails!

[@LawrenceBroussard]

The advantages of shallow draft! You anchor at some great spots.

[@donw2615]

Yeah agree about the houses

[@mrbreeze5556]

Another great video adventure and congratulations on breaking the 20k subscriber barrier!

[@2whoppermike104]

Totally agree let me land in space and a little cabin

[@BrahTonne]

over 30 years ago I horseshoe crabbed. mullet.clams, shrimp etc that whole area. My family are in Titusville and Mims etc . Froze my butt off in the waters a many a time lol. We used airboat hulls with an outboard motor to run shallow not mention pretty darn fun! thing would slide all over the place. Caught a bunch of sheephead at StAugustine.That inlet tide gets real strong at StAugustine. Tide went out and my boat got stuck on land til tide came back. O! and OMG at the Ta Tas!! LMAO! Made it hard to pay attention to my fishing pole. Damn shame they allowed those houses to screw up the shorelines.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@user-ot3wg5lq3p it's still one of the best stretches in Florida I'd say. You were living off the land man! ;)

[@lesliefleming4359]

A lot of manatees and dolphins on this video. Hard to catch them dolphins on video.. Sad if you run down a manatee. Great video guys.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

You have a good eye for boats. That's a nice sailboat. I agree with you about the land & houses. I would not be able to live in a restricted community packed in like sardines. I guess some folks have been brainwashed. Idon't understand the attraction. I like lots of open space and nature. ⛵🐬🌅🐕🏝️

[@danielnicholls6868]

hard to believe rush's signals is almost 42 years old. 😲😲😲

[@LowTideLowLife]

I Wake` 1:51 those clowns in P.V and will continue for you Sir. Neptune Bch says hello.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

When ever I see homes like that I think.....Hurricane tidal swell........sometimes 12 feet deep!

[@jcmerry]

@jcmerry 1 minute ago The sailboat your mentioned in your video is considered a 'double ender' The hull has a canoe shape so following seas don't make the boat accelerate down waves. Check out the Allegro 33 for example if you would like such a boat. It is an example of solidly built ocean crossing sailboat🌞

[@LowTideLowLife]

And by the way that little island to the right before you cross into Sister's creek is the real Fort Caroline.

[@donnam4260]

I heard you speak about midway of this episode … sorta what I was thinking too ?? As you are going thru the multi million dollar homes .., I felt sorta tensed up & uneasy . Then as you pass them by and are out close to tiny islands and some trees ??? Ahhhh..,, nice ! If I was ever to have more money than sense ?? 🤣🤣 I’d have a small place prolly on a river with some acreage between me n my neighbors , a quiet place on the water where I can watch the sun sets and the sun rise . Now that’s paradise to me 🌻

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi Brenton and Wavey 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@GregoryMueller-ss2qv hi Hi Greg! -Wavey:)

[@de6360]

Thanks. Noticed, somewhere along the line, an old river rat became an old salty dog.

[@terrypaschal348]

We just found you. Wow, what an adventure. I think Thats what we are gonna do. Thanks for the share. How many miles per gl?

[@glbaker5595]

Probably the sad part is if there's more than two people and one maid living in on then I would be shocked, excellent videos,, I saw a funny meme, if you weren't raptured during the eclipse you may be entitled to compensation😂

[@libertyforamericanow]

15:20 exactly. Role a youtube channel out on that. First class living areas on a boat

[@karaDee2363]

Personally, I think those Mansions on the water are beautiful and can think of much worse places to live. I just wouldn't want to pay the real estate taxes on any of them..lol My sister used to live in an exclusive area of St Augustine, they weren't on the water though, they had an 18-hole golf course off the backyard, which she used to complain about the house getting hit by golf balls..lol As far as making speed going forward, as long as you're making progress it's all good. Great video, I love the views❤

[@garyzivney467]

I've greatly enjoyed your adventures. I was curious how often you actually use your scooter? Seems like a lot of places you can't even get it off the boat easily. I've also been enjoying the shows on your backup Channel. It seems like you've switched over to a small electric scooter.

[@Poppy_love59]

Those houses you don't like are almost exclusively summer homes although they are usually only occupied in the winter! Anyway they run 5 million and up.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@Poppy_love59 I didn't say I don't like them, I just would do it differently

[@alexmikhael5061]

2:29 FREE BOAT WASH.... !!!! DID YOU GET OUT THERE WITH YOUR MOP AND CLEAN OFF THE SOLAR PANELS ??? and other stuffs...

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@alexmikhael5061 oh yeah! I take advantage of those heavy rains often ;)

[@V.V-gh9kq]

I’ll take one of those houses in Ponte Vedra Beach and a cabin in the woods

[@captsam54]

I agree with you ,,,

[@mikepetersen5024]

Scrape the bottom that will make you move much better and save gas. It will also make the boat a lot lighter.

[@wallsle]

If you go with a sailboat I would go with the catamaran.Shallow draft and not as much rocking.Noticed the sky was full of lines called chemtrails.Don't take any deep breaths. PS pet the pup for me

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@wallsle you noticed the sky too;)

[@beverlycurry4370]

If I had that kind of money, my church would get some. I would want a two bedroom on the river in North West Alabama. Land for the grandkids that wanted it. I might even do a boat house for me to live in 😁

[@TheCobraman45]

You need a decent size spotlight on that boat.

[@mvanvliet4953]

6:35 passing Yacht Harbor Marina (Hammock Beach Resort). My MV is on her 2nd Owner since us and remains as her home port when not out cruising. Another KZbinr (Cat) has this as their home port too as it's a wonderful Hurricane Hole. So many memories during these past few episodes (and this one). Was there still an old WWII barge in the area as you left the wider area of Daytona Beach and before 'Highbridge' (the low draw bridge approaching Palm Coast?)? If so, the Owner (have been told he passed away a few years ago) would come out on deck and flash us. We had UK guests on board once and they got a big laugh from the experience. Another time, we sent our young guests below to watch a movie while we passed by.

[@mvanvliet4953]

Recorded in April. Released end of July. Where are you currently (guessing...Lake Erie?)?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@mvanvliet4953 lake Superior. Do you follow thr Back-up channel?

[@mvanvliet4953]

@@backwatersandbackroads backup channel?

[@mvanvliet4953]

And wow! Three months ...that was 'fast'... :)

[@jimkonst]

The sailboat appears to be a Nor'Sea 27, a very nice passage maker, I believe it is more affordable than many similar boats.

[@magdakaniewski]

A nicely appointed one around 30 to 40k.

[@magdakaniewski]

That boat is actually a hans chtistian 38. Nice sea boat. Lots of wood detail and can cruise the world

[@michiganengineer8621]

I agree with your comments about the McMansions along the ICW there near St. Augustine. And I'll be willing to wager those are in an HOA as well. So not only do they have a mortgage, insurance and property taxes, they also have to pay the HOA tax.

[@seancasey2444]

Most of the houses are considered single family on the ICW therefore there is no HOA but you do have a hefty property tax.

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@seancasey2444 There are HOA's made up of single family homes though. Much would depend on road access to the homes, if it's gated, it's an HOA 90% of the time.

[@libertyforamericanow]

18:50 you slepped through incoming tide

[@IntheBlood67]

A lot of Rental/low wage people figured out long ago that when you put yer Dollar General folding Beach chair in the Surf Line you have a better view than the Cliff Dwellers behind you! And much more economical! You don't even have to fight traffic if you get there at sun rise.

[@wesawebi]

Sailboats are work, work, work….omg!

[@JayBane-n9l]

I feel the same way I would have land and small cabin.

[@scottpetersen6869]

How long is your boat? Cabin size? Thank you for the video

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@scottpetersen6869 hi Scott. 30x8.6 welded aluminum barge hull. The cabin is approx 20x8

[@GlennMire]

But, yes I get your point and I agree

[@irkytskAngaraAleksandr]

Hi Brenton and Wavey🤝✊. Опять очень хорошее video 👌👍👍👍. Superbois 🌊🛥🥇✊🤝

[@OffGridCrazy]

I wonder if the type of people in those mega mansions like being that close like that for security? I could imagine many of them being terrified of the idea of being out far by themselves.

[@MikeCiaccio-q9t]

You may have said this, but saw a post from someone doing same trip as you, they started in south Florida, larger boat and all in cost for everything to do this trip was $40,500, Are you going to share your total cost when you complete the loop? Thank you for your videos, great to watch, thank you

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Absolutely, and it was a LOT less than that ;)

[@MikeCiaccio-q9t]

@@backwatersandbackroads , thank you For the quick reply, I like the way your saving and making your dollars work for you, keep it up🤘🏻

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Just another advantage of having pontoons. If you had a v bottom boat and the tide went out, your boat could potentially and likely would.....fall over.

[@scottbobcat8450]

Nice

[@PhilD22]

Congrats on 20k. Well deserved.

[@godbeesmith]

Think of the upkeep IN and out

[@libertyforamericanow]

6:00 you really had something pushing u home. Everything was saying your going the wrong way. You had country roads take me home in your mind.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

No yards 😮

[@campervanmark3410]

I will miss this adventure. Makes me sad.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@campervanmark3410 leg 2 of the loop will happen before we know it ;) life is flying by

[@campervanmark3410]

@@backwatersandbackroads I'm ready to watch...I wish I had a houseboat to " TAG " along .

[@campervanmark3410]

P.S. LOVE GRAVY. 😀❤️

[@billybell5286]

I've been grounded like that for 12 hrs waiting

[@bluwaterfred2132]

A sailboat for the great loop won't give you the draft of the shanty boat, but, you could have turned right at Stuart, and then left at the Loxahatchee river and headed toward the Bahamas!

[@JoeB-r2x]

The more you have the more there is to deal with.

[@EfficientRVer]

The folks with those homes may have other homes with more land, or a condo in a big city, or who knows, a small percentage of the houses are probably just very expensive AirBNB homes as investment/income properties. Expensive locations are expensive for a reason, often having to do with location, location, location. Maybe they'd be happy in smaller or less exclusive places, but very high price does keep out the riff raff from the neighborhood.

[@armandhammer3782]

Nice video! Wavy is rocking those goggles. How's the Vagabond doing?

[@georger6807]

Good show really good show if I had a million $ I’d be on the thousand acre lot beside yours

[@ironichumorist]

you are correct. the city of jacksonville annexed all of duvall country so geographically its the largest city. here is a florida joke: "why does the st. johns river flow north? because georgia sucks." it doesnt really but thats a ooooold FL joke.

[@EdGreenberg]

Regarding the mega Mansions, there is a tendency, both on and off the waterfront, to take expensive land and build the biggest possible house you can right up to what the zoning requires for a setback. I'm not sure I agree with this. In fact I know I don't since I live on 3/4 of an acre and only have 1500 ft² of house. I saw this in California though, where land was very expensive, and the houses were as large a footprint as they could be. I think I'm with Brenton on this. Besides, if one has all that much money, one can spend it on boats.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You get it Ed! ;)

[@armandhammer3782]

Dude! If you do a GA/Carolina run let me know. I meet you somewhere on the water.

[@rickwarner7620]

Brenton … Do you know How much freeboard does Chris’s boat have … also, do you know how much his overhang is on the front of his boat?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@rickwarner7620 hi Rick, the overhang seems to be about 4 feet. I'm not sure about the free board. I'll try to find out.

[@GlennMire]

That property alone is worth more than a million without the house.

[@martykitson3442]

🤠👍👍👍

[@LisaHouserman]

Yes! a small house with some land is much better in my view! Sorry I oft' comment as I go!

[@Fit2beTied]

Most of the time more is just more, more maintenance, more taxes, more vampires, and more hassles.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Well that's what I like to do me saving gas.. I got a good size motor on my motorcycle but I put a smaller carburetor on there.. who are stock.. it's a 1980. FLH.. so maybe I don't go 50 but I go 40 mph

[@brianquinn3451]

I have to ask how do you get the compass to spin magnet maybe?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@brianquinn3451 I don't know what causes it! It just sometimes does it on its own Brian ;) like Capt. Sparrow

[@brianquinn3451]

@backwatersandbackroads maybe it's wavey having an unknown super power haha.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@brianquinn3451 when she has her rap dog gear on...the gold teeth ;)

[@kenbryant5952]

At 12 minutes 25 seconds into this video you talked about a neighborhood that reminds you of the 50s and 60s. Is that the place you found a stolen car and were able to return it to the owner who wasn't an elderly lady?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@kenbryant5952 the stolen car was in Pensacola. This spot is right cross the bridge from St. Augustine

[@Partimepeasant]

Miles away and far to go.

[@rickwarner7620]

Brenton I know you said your boat is 30ft … but how long is your interior cabin?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@rickwarner7620 the cabin is approx 20x8

[@rickwarner7620]

Thank you

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@GJCAMPING]

👍from you’re friends in the swamp👍✌️🛥🎣

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@GJCAMPING I have friends in the swamp ! I'm a blessed man ;) hi Lil G!

[@jamiecoxe7327]

17:30 Doesn't your Navionic tell you what the low tide will be?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It might. I hadn't figured that function out on it by that point. It's a handy program for sure