Ep:49 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "Steeped in History" | Time out of Mind

[@doingitwithnothing]

Pride to the core in Dixie… only can appreciate if bred born and raised here…❤❤❤❤

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

Welcome to our little slice of heaven! Beautiful Beaufort!😊

[@ParkerSutler]

Enjoyed your tour of Beaufort. I live on the river about 8 miles south of there so it is like a home town. The fishing vessel you asked about in Charleston Harbor is a Shrimp Trawler. I owned and Captained one similar to it for about 15yrs. Shem Creek, just up the shore from where you entered the ICW leaving the Harbor, is the home of one of the largest shrimp fleets still remaining on the SC Coast. You and 1st Mate Wavey have a safe voyage!

[@staneckhart6648]

Thank you captain and gravy you have me hooked

[@authormikemontie250]

Amazing accomplishment Brenton. Going this far in a homemade boat with a 60 hp outboard and sharing this adventure with those of us who can't. As a student of history I appreciate your historical documentation.

[@AndreaLKL72]

Wavy is just so adorable 😍 I really enjoy the walking tours of these towns & history.

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks for the post and the historical commentary it's always a welcoming addition to my day

[@davewellner7845]

Thanks for the iceco. References.

[@mrbreeze5556]

You can learn a lot just walking through a church cemetery in the South. So much history that needs to be remembered! Another great video!

[@wtgphoto]

Really enjoying this series! The American Wind Symphony Orchestra is actually a symphony from a boat. They traveled around the US, Caribbean and Europe for 53 years, starting in 1957 (or so it says on their website). One of those unique sightings on the water! 😁

[@corgieland2914]

i had the pleasure of hearing them on the Tenn_Tom Waterway in Fulton MS.

[@BrahTonne]

Thank you I will save this vid for tonite and Thanks to you I found Wayne and resubbed. Love to Wavey

[@SHOE53]

That little jaunt that you took in Beaufort wore Wavey out, the old boy said get me home ready for some couch time.👍

[@bluwaterfred2132]

I love Charleston, it is one my favorite places on the east coast. my next favorite would be Rockport Mass. but you won't going there on your great loop trip. thanks for respecting those who fought to make our great country what it was.

[@deannawood7522]

Good one. Moss covered trees are my favorite!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Me too. They're beautiful

[@deannawood7522]

@backwatersandbackroads well we are full-time liveaboard now! Selling the house tomorrow!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@deannawood7522 wow! Cool!! That's wonderful;)

[@kerkleblanc7690]

That is a classic shrimp boat. Outstanding video, Thanks

[@bhlom4135]

Dude... Regarding your severed cable with that gromet. Consider using a chunk of old rubber hose around the cables for added protection. Awesome work as always😮 👍✌️

[@OvGraphics]

Hiya Brenton! Old viewer here. Yes, Dixie is not forgotten, but on the other hand those that remember are fading fast. The last couple of generations have near zero connection. But, being one that does still feel it I have to thank you. I have found that it is a fact that yankees fall into two camps. Those who love the south. Those who hate the south. It's always been that way. West guys generally don't care much one way or the other. It was a pleasure, not kidding, watching you appreciate what you were seeing. Like I said, these days you'd be hard pressed to find two southern borns that would give it more than a glance. History is cool wherever you find it, isn't it? Your bestest fans in Alabam, Norm and Vicky

[@stevenpalmore4299]

There are more confederate flags on display in PA.than in Virginia

[@Raya14]

Wel, you have answered my question of what to do with the time I have left. Thank you.

[@catdrnan]

Yall just passed me. There is a free city dock right there at Beaufort. You missed it! Didn’t have to walk all the way over the bridge. I’m a mobile vet and could have given you some flea meds. Beagle stopped several times to scratch a flea. What a ham he is !

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Wavey did pick up some fleas down there. It took weeks to get them under control. Would have been fun to meet you ;)

[@BR-bj3ot]

Thanks!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@BR-bj3ot thank you! Very helpful.

[@DonaldWeller-i7b]

I so enjoy your videos, and look forward to your next video. I’m a retired Navy veteran 76 years old and my heart and prayers are with you. God Bless You and keep you safe. Fair Winds and following Seas!

[@OffGridCrazy]

I just got a pontoon boat with a cabin and got on the river last week. Loop Ahead! Hope to see ya out there sometime Brenton! Your channel inspired me!

[@brianwalden9926]

Love me some Beaufort! Beautiful and historic. I hope you saw some of the earlier foundation work with the oyster shell aggregate

[@MackMoore-q2n]

It’s a shame that you didn’t get to stop in Charleston and take a walk on the water front and beyond it’s amazing and beautiful. Yes there are a lot of reminders of all wars in the South not just the civil war we put a of respect into all of our heroes of all wars. This being the heart of the Bible Belt. Great episode thanks for taking us along. Pet the brat for me. I just ordered my new 60hp Tahatso for my SB build as soon as it cools off the cabin will be stood up and I can get serious chomping at the bit to see progress 👍

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi 👋 Brenton and Wavey 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@GregoryMueller-ss2qv Hi Greg! -Wavey Gravey;)

[@AdventureCola]

I first heard about the great loop a few years ago. I've been seeing shanty boats and house boat builds lately on youtube and came across your channel. I think when the time is right i'm going to get a small shanty boat and attempt the loop. Thanks for showing how much fun it is!

[@glbaker5595]

I am pushing 70 and I have never heard of the loop until about 2 years ago myself and I have traveled a lot of time, I have professional truck driver all over the lower 48 love to read and spend a lot of time on the net and but somehow I had missed it, how long has the Great loop been going on as far as the numbers that it seems like they're having now any idea,,, any info I would appreciate it

[@catoway312]

I’ve been talking about doing this my whole life. And I will. Just a few more years of working and I’m going. I love watching this channel. I’m taken away every video!!

[@stevenpalmore4299]

Looks like there are a few hundred inlets fishing towns and great spots to explore

[@EdGreenberg]

We spent about some weeks in an RV park south of Charleston. We took tours, visited historic sites, ate in a few excellent restaurants. We weren't under the same time constraints as you were, and we had an income at the time, so we were able to do this on our way from NY to FL. A highly recommended city.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I do regret missing Charleston. There is just so much to see down there, and the loop in general. The next episode will make up for missing Charleston I hope...;)

[@brucecreswell136]

Ocean shrimper. Another great vid.

[@nelsonreau3842]

Absolutely love the shoestring leash, Adapt and overcome. Words I have lived by and it serves me well. Keep on living my dream man, im trying to get there!!

[@jasonalvey3194]

Great video, man! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

[@rickwarner7620]

Well done Brenton … well done !

[@IntheBlood67]

Well Said opening statement! As things progress, more will understand!

[@tomkellum6754]

Nice trip through the low country. Experienced the ripping currents around the charleston area! Take care,

[@jedflintstone1775]

I enjoyed your tour of Beaufort, spent 13 weeks on P.I. in 1994 but never got to see or enjoy the real beauty of the area. It was mostly running, getting yelled at, or drilling and no time to look around, lol. Nice video.

[@corgieland2914]

I thoroughly enjoy your travels. Thank you for sharing. And I believe Beaufort is pronounced "Bo Fort". Folks correct me if I'm wrong.

[@seller559]

I’m in California. I spent some time in Georgia and could not believe how green it is.

[@ChrisC-gq5ni]

Beaufort is such a beautiful place. Glad you got to see it my friend👍

[@kevin-gj6ij]

Thought i might see a shanty boat in the Ontonagon labor day parade..lol..Happy labor day Brenton...

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Kevin ;) if I was home...that would be fun

[@brianquinn3451]

Great video love seeing the historical places. I also prefer the wavey style tour that formal one looked to peopley lol. On the bad wire you probably have already fixed it but places it could rub you need a piece of industrial type inner tube to wrap it in. Many tire shops that service forestry and industrial would a good spot to find them they are thicker than normal. Keep on keeping on.

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

I buy Peru Organic coffee beans from Aldi @ $ 6.00- $7.00 a bag. I have a small grinder & grind the beans fresh every morning, it's really good coffee. 🤗

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's a really good tip. Thank you!

[@GoingYooper]

Worse than sawdust is the mold coffee gets pre ground. Worth a few dollars more for sure.

[@Thomas-bi8sg]

Good job

[@groundzero.]

think about getting a garmin etrex 22x not overly expensive but great for off boat navigation and a backup for your boat nav. Then your phone can stay out of the weather. Bonus you get historical data of where you traveled and can route backwards.

[@beckypage6041]

You might not be a professional tour guide, I like your style 😂 Good video. Have a great weekend 😊

[@helicopterdriver]

You should have stopped at the Charleston Crab House right before the drawbridge you went under. You can tie up there free and have a great meal and few brews.

[@de6360]

Thanks

[@davidrediger6407]

I know you where there months ago but, I was stationed at the Naval Base for 3 years and was in the yards for a good portion of it. I have been to the Battery and the Slave Market but never made it to Ft Sumter. The USS Yorktown, CV-10 is at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Also you were there just in time for the Magnolias to be in full bloom.

[@roamingscooterguy2786]

I'm a Lighthouse Hound also, I remember when I visited Charleston how I thought that that was the ugliest lighthouse I'd seen!!! The trip to Fort Sumter is worth the time though.... Yep, that's a shrimp boat... I was docked next to one when I had my sailboat down in Port Aransas, TX. got some really good cheap shrimp too!!! fair winds....

[@chapter4travels]

Here, let me turn the sign around. Lol

[@travelswithjoey]

“The very basic core of a human's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun." ― Christopher McCandless

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good quote. That book had a huge inspiration on me as a 20-something

[@FradyKatt]

Well Being Born and Raised and still in the South Get Educated!!! Thank God for Son of Confederate Veterans Help Spread the truth!!!~

[@debbiefromgeorgia1402]

Southern Born and Southern Bred!!!

[@jdedmnds1]

My great great grandfather was in the confederate infantry. He survived the war.

[@_onesimpleidea]

Wow. To be in the general Charleston, SC area and _not_ stop in downtown Charleston ... just unthinkable. You _really_ missed something spectacular. Nice dolphin sightings though. Pretty common in that area.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

They do have little 12 V shop vacs out there. Will probably be a huge benefit, not just for keeping the boat tidy.

[@stevenpalmore4299]

Fresh ROASTED coffe is the ticket..green coffee beans can keep for a year if sealed ..roasted coffee goes stale in 3 days

[@kirkdesmond]

Pirate style theme song, not bad.

[@karaDee2363]

It was good you got to see Beaufort but unfortunate you were not able to stop and explore Charleston.. maybe next time

[@David-Indy]

Did you ever wonder, after you beach the boat, if a curious alligator could wander aboard? SURPRISE!

[@brianeverhart9634]

My granddaughter is stationed at the Marine base in Beaufort. She works on F35 Stealth Fighter jets. I was just down there in April helping her move into her new house. Oh and she also corrects me when I saw the city name wrong. It sounds like Boo-fort. Not Bu-fort.

[@donar1953]

Someone may have told you already but being a native from the Brunswick area of south GA, I know that boat is a shrimp trawler. My uncle was a commercial fisherman out of Darien GA. And you pronounce Daufuskie like this… duh fuss ski. 😊

[@charveysr]

Shrimp Trawler or here in south Texas we call them Gulf Boats.

[@FourMaxK1]

The American Wind Symphony Orchestra (AWSO) is known for its unique floating concert stage, Point Counterpoint II. This vessel, designed by the renowned architect Louis I. Kahn, is 195 feet long and 38 feet wide1. The AWSO has been performing on waterways across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and northern Europe for over 58 years23. The orchestra’s mission is to bring music and cultural experiences to various communities, often performing in places that are not typically visited by major orchestras2. The floating stage allows them to travel and perform in diverse locations, making classical music more accessible to a wider audience

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@FourMaxK1 wow! That's amazing. I had no idea. Is it still going?

[@FourMaxK1]

@@backwatersandbackroads I think so. I googled it and there were opportunities to buy tickets.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@FourMaxK1 wow! Neat! Thanks for looking that up.

[@FourMaxK1]

@@backwatersandbackroads You're welcome.

[@mikebrunner1577]

Looks to maybe a Gill netter.

[@doncollins786]

That was a Bubba Gump Shrimper, I think her name is Jenny.

[@martykitson3442]

nope you couldn't live there, the whole point of a mausoleum thing. Poor beagle, she don't get in a 2+ mile walk every day no wonder she was pooped. Good show. 👍

[@johneken2056]

You spoke about the Civil War but passed by Ft Sumter in Charleston harbor (28:57) without pointing it out...? Safe journey

[@MrOtis1956]

Yeah...... Ya damn Yankee.........😊

[@BR-bj3ot]

Sorry for my rant! We are a Nation that God has blessed as One Nation UNDER God and the countless who have fought and died for our freedom. Our Constitution is an absolute blessing, yet our own Government is trying to do away with it for their greedy benefit. Unfortunately, so many are lost to the evil and deception of this world. Trusting in Sinful man rather than the One who created and sustains the earth, the heavens and all life! Jesus Christ our Lord! The Way, The Truth and The Life! Thanks Brenton!! Love ya buddy! Appreciate you very much!

[@huga-t3j]

hi from thailand

[@kayakchrispy]

Swing bridges 😊

[@travelingamerica2567]

Have you given up on restarting and finishing your loop. Just asking for a friend. enjoy your videos

[@grayharker6271]

Watch "The Big Chill" downtown Beaufort.

[@markolson5626]

Continuing to improve an already great job. With the growth seems to come the opinions. (The price of fame😅) I hope the negative ones can be brushed off and forgotten.

[@davidemming6863]

I just started watching about your trip. I live in habor beach michigan. Biggest man made fresh water harbor in the graet lakes. When do u think u will get to lake huron.

[@randolphbehm877]

Swing Bridge

[@stevenpalmore4299]

Southern by birth ..conferate by the grace of god!

[@joeblow5034]

If I was camping in some of the places you camp, Im curious why you dont have a couple of crayfish traps or ever see you fishing?

[@billydaniel900]

👍

[@stevecameronbennett5821]

There called swing bridges.

[@doncollins786]

First viewer!

[@DonaldScruggs-dh7yq]

second comment lol

[@froggyziffle]

Yep, it's a shrimp boat

[@boaterlive5614]

How many MPG are you getting Brenton at your 5 mph rate?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@boaterlive5614 down stream on the rivers it was like 10 mpg! On the east coast...I'd say 5?

[@Hambond477]

Shrimp trawler.

[@gardengirl411]

How many watts of solar panels do you have on the boat .

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@gardengirl411 Howdy. Those are 2 390 watt (780 watts total)

[@DIYCameraGuy]

This seems like it was so long ago

[@1MillionMileRoadTrip]

Shrimp boat

[@RickyShelor]

GOD BLESS DIXIE

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Amen brother

[@LisaHouserman]

Maybe they can amend the Constitution in terms of W going to shore as a right LOL.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@LisaHouserman ita gonna take an ammendment to make it happen Lisa ;) lol

[@willhoyle752]

Are you back on the water? I thought youd quit the loop.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We stopped in Oriental, NC in May. Home on Lake Superior ever since. Been making Superiorland adventure videos on the back-up channel all summer where you been buddy?

[@willhoyle752]

@backwatersandbackroads oh, I gotta kid about to start driving. Bought him a tacoma with 386,000 miles. Been rebuilding it. He ain't even 16 and has a paid for truck, a boat with a new yamaha. He's a good kid. We've been finishing his boat build. Building a skiff with him. Fairing out the fiberglass and getting ready to paint it.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@willhoyle752 my tundra has 385k and counting! ;)

[@staneckhart6648]

April 21. You are in the hole old son

[@bsproductionssc]

When will you hit Charleston.

[@commanderoftheseathecaptai4476]

It's a shrimp boat

[@gangsterghost7200]

Hi

[@kiwiskipperl]

Did not think this was interesting cheers from Australia

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Sorry.

[@woodsontr]

Swing bridge. 🤷🏼

[@Mary-yu3sn]

take a better look at history's pitchers on south looks like more the a cannon ball took down a lot of places

[@FradyKatt]

Well again if you didnt take your Pet everywhere u go, No need to worry about going to shore. IMO I would never put a Animal on a Boat or scooter it just dont seem right and how you know they enjoy it.. They may be terrified.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

You seem angry this morning, are you okay?

[@stanley8574]

So do you think they should be turned loose allowed to roam the world as a stray and fend for themselves?

[@jeffsmith673]

The Civil War was about much more than emancipation of the slaves. Lincoln, the so called “Great Emancipator” cared more about keeping, or some would say forcing the states to form a more perfect union. That and control of the currency through Greenbacks.