Ep:28 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "I should of been a sportsman" | Time out of Mind

[@mrbreeze5556]

Spending a day on the water, admiring all the beauty surrounding you, and no cell service to disturb those moments! Brenton, you and Wavey are truly living the dream! Another outstanding episode! Safe travels to you and your first mate!

[@trace0675]

Brenton. I can't tell you how much we enjoy your posts. We are looking forward to learning how you traverse the Gulf. Best wishes

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. Coming up shortly;)

[@maryleebullock1420]

Hope to see you soon when I get down to the Dunedin Causeway. Thank you for sharing your journey. 💜

[@brucecreswell136]

What a trip. I am so jealous.Getting old sucks. Great vid.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It sure does

[@StephenPalmore-u7j]

Yeah that why I follow Benton so close I mite not live long enough to do this my self .

[@karl9828]

Born and raised on the Tombigbee. The family settled just north of where the Coffeeville Damn is now back in the late 1560's. They were some the first settlers of Alabama. Oh, the history I could tell you. Great video, kinda made me homesick!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'd love to hear it. That's a little known part of the world right there. Next episode coming up....

[@myfavoritemartian1]

I totally get your "Shanty Boat" analogy. I am 72, in great health but live out west with little water. I used to follow that whole British Narrow boat thing. I almost moved there to live it for a while, but your channel has given me a reason to look nearer to home. You hit on the tax thing. Narrow boating is taxed to death! Tax to own the boat. Tax to use the canal system. Fee's at every marina. Higher fuel costs. The need for heating 9 months per year. Most of which you don't need to do. I am watching current videos as well as catching up on past ones. Keep on at it, the channel is great!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Yes...we have an even better lifestyle right here than the narrow boat life. I'm glad you found us.

[@annhysell6064]

Great video Brenton & Wavey! Michigan: "Come for the Adventure, Stay because your car won't start" I laughed out loud. (So true, although I lived in VT) Which is why traveling south is so much fun, especially under one's own power. Hope your burger dinner was GREAT! Be well

[@annhysell6064]

Just a suggestion, Kenny of All Trades just got a Doggie Cam..that would be really fun to see beaches, et all from Wavey's point of view.

[@LRH143]

First time here. The beagle and the boat pulled me in. And the dear crossing the water was absolutely a wonderful surprise. Thanks for the spectacular video!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome! Thanks for finding us. Wavey is the star, I'm the host...the world is the adventure;)

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Great adventure. Thanks for letting us tag along. S/V Cork ⛵ Texas 🇺🇸 🐕

[@janeysiegrist5061]

"Just be nice and let people love ya!" Good advice for all dogs and humans 😂

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Right?! Exactly Janey ;)

[@williamsimmons8927]

Thoroughly enjoyed this adventure, thanks for taking us along,

[@jasonalvey3194]

I really like the fact that you show a bit of familiar scenery. Your and Waynes adventures are what got me into shantyboats. Seeing this reminds me why im building my own. Anyway thanks for taking us all with you man. Be safe!

[@samthompson9026]

You are such an inspiration I love your calm demeanor I’m enjoying this pleasant trip 3:45

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you ;)

[@logoseven3365]

6:03 put a glare shield on the bottom of your flood light or move it to the front rail. The glare off your bike and other gear causes your pupils to constrict reducing the potential of your light. Good luck!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good advice. Thank you

[@kayakchrispy]

Such a cool adventure I’m hooked And inspired

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

Thanks for another ride down the river, You're one of those, a really true giver. The hours of toil we see is your love, Probably guided by love from above. Thanks. Brenton!! And TREATS!!

[@MichaelSmith-hu5pw]

Living the dream. Thank you for all the great stories and videos of your days out on the loop. Maybe one day I will get a chance to do the same.

[@stevehansen6552]

You and Wayne are the 2 original modern adventurers.

[@michaelnotigan7796]

Beautiful country there. The odds have to be up there for 2 Upper Midwest boaters to run across each other on a desolate Tom Bigbee, post New Years Day! As always Brenton, you and Wavey stay safe and thanks for sharing your voyage with everyone!

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks buddy another great day on the way of life makin memories making friends

[@BigDan7114]

I see Waveys turned on the portable “ Chick Magnet “ feature . Another great episode. Good waters , new characters, great lock interactions . Excellent camping spots. Catching blue crab out of the ocean is on my bucket list. Save your chicken bones and catch a few for me With your fishing rod and net . Make a good segment perhaps. I’m 2 weeks out from Severed Quadriceps tendon surgery . Slipped wet heel on bathroom floor getting out of shower. Hopefully 100 percent when you get up this way.

[@woodsontr]

I was born in Demopolis! 😀👍 Thanks for the video.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You're going to love the next one. Today! ;)

[@midwestghosttown]

Beautiful scenery! Good to run into people like Daniel!

[@de6360]

Thanks again.

[@rodmeisterful]

Great historic images and thoughts of our heritage! Thanks.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Wow. River dear. I would have never thought

[@beverlycurry4370]

I haven't saw you fishing any. I'd have to do some fishing 🎣❤

[@dion6146]

Fantastic!! You're traveling in style!!

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Another good one, always wanted to spend some time in this area on the water, thanks a lot.

[@karaDee2363]

Look so peaceful. And at the beginning of the video when you're talking about all the sportsman out that way, I suddenly had a banjo tune from the movie Deliverance pop into my head...lol

[@lakemi4665]

WOW what an adventure awesome !!!

[@paulporter4880]

Yep. I’m just a little jealous bud!! Looks like a blast!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Come join us. My good ex-amish buddy just bought a Shanty boat and is headed for rhe rivers as we speak. One of the last free places

[@GeorgeTyler-u4k]

Thanks for another awsome ride with you . keep doing the video s. Much appreciated❤

[@buckpowers4837]

enjoyed the cruise and running into some of the other stories thatare going river. All ki ds of people and all kinds of stories.

[@victorylandworks]

Planning a trip with our kids from Columbus MS to Mobile AL. Loved watching this section of the river! Thank you for sharing

[@JayBane-n9l]

I really appreciate your compliments of the south and southern traditions of hunting and fishing it means a lot. I grew up that way and never harvested anything I was not going to eat out of respect for wildlife.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

"Country boy can survive" should be our national anthem ;)

[@martyadair9827]

Great video! Loving this adventure you are on! So glad we found this channel!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Welcome;) it's amazing anyone finds us here

[@ew1421]

Really enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.

[@JudeSpurlin-pg7ri]

I hear you. My home state of Louisiana used to have "Sportsman's Paradise" on the licence plates.

[@chrisg6534]

Another great video 🎉

[@wallsle]

Beautiful country and good vid Brent

[@carlthor91]

When you mentioned that the sailboat was tied double. It reminded me of sailing on Lake of the Woods, Ontario/Minnesota, for race week, back in the 90's, the race was called off for lack/no wind. We tied three monohulls and one medium sized cat abreast, we ended up turning up the music, danced on the Cat's trampoline, and everyone broke out the refreshments, as we motored down the channel, to the nights anchorage, using the largest mono's engine. Blew the carbon out of the engine. Best wishes from Northern Canada.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I want to explore lake of the woods! :)

[@carlthor91]

@@backwatersandbackroads The Minnesota side is very shallow, the gang down in Warroad used to have small boats, North side (Kenora) have up to 40 footer sail and power boats. When it was Warroad's time to set the race week courses, we would have to remind them a time or two, that, areas they could sail through, maybe one of our boats could scrape over. That Lake, is the first I went through a waterspout on, and hopefully the last.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@carlthor91 summer takes a long time to get up there. I've ridden my motorcycle up there several times. A special little corner of America. I'd like to visit the NW angle too

[@carlthor91]

@@backwatersandbackroads If by road, you will need a passport. Cheers.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@carlthor91 I have one;) but i was thinking by boat

[@glbaker5595]

Back in the late sixties or the very early 70s on can't remember my brother was down in that area somewhere on the river and they were having a archaeological dig he was working with the forestry service then and they were finding I think he told me Mastodon or something like that down in that area surprise to everybody to find stuff like that

[@thomaskitz1185]

so happy to see you n Wavey and your beagle barge adventures ,,,God bless you both always May God always keep you safe *

[@BradHoward-o8g]

Everything is coming thru great!!

[@NicholasSteele-mr2zz]

I'm really enjoying your content. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@ratawai]

Enjoyable and informative as always. Glad to see you didn't have to clap the crew in irons. Must be on account of the nice treats you are feeding her.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It's like throwing pieces of meat at a wolf, keeping her a bay ;) Thanks for being a member

[@ratawai]

@@backwatersandbackroadsBeagle thinks she is doing you a favour with treats and allowing you on board 🤣

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@ratawai I have no doubt that's how her brain works;)

[@ratawai]

@@backwatersandbackroads When you find yourself saying "Aye aye Cap'n" upon treat demands, the writing is on the wall.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@ratawai she's a ton of work! But I guess I'll borrow another Dylan saying "we got to serve some thing" ;)

[@jwfinley7808]

That stove is cute! Thats what Id expect to pay for a wood stove for my house. I guess its who you know? Interesting. Nothing like wood heat!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Wood heat is the best ;)

[@jimsteele7108]

You’re going to love that lil stove, Brenton. I have the base model in my cargo trailer and that thing rocks! My only regret is that I didn’t get the glass door, maybe I’ll have to buy another 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Tell them Wavey sent you ;) being able to watch the fire is a must

[@keithusace4352]

Well I just discovered your channel and enjoyed the ride. I spent 15 years locking at the McAlpine locks in Louisville KY before retiring in 2016. Sure seen my share of shantys during that time. And wished it was me floating down river. Also had plans on doing it after retirement but the wife and grandkids blew that out of the water. But I still have my dreams and who knows it might happen someday but till then I'll sit on my ridge and watch the wildlife. Hey safe sailing and you have a new follower.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome;) I'm glad you found us. Not always easy here on KZbin. You lock masters are legends. Unsung American heros if you ask me

[@keithusace4352]

@@backwatersandbackroads Thank you! I still miss those days. There's just something about the water.

[@gretarobinson1142]

I look forward to these videos...such an antidote to the notnilc 😏 im sticking with you. Safe travels 👍🙂

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Greta. It means a lot to us having some Matt folks over here ;)

[@gretarobinson1142]

@@backwatersandbackroads ❤️

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

Nice stove ya got their. The wife and I were building out a 40 ft long Bluebird All American school bus until we abandoned the project. We were interested in stoves like that at one point. Now we have the 20 year old Wallace diesel heater and a Mr Buddy heater as a back up. We had a very very cold night on the Dory last year when the Wallace wouldn't ignite. We still had our fun though. I think I realized this morning one of the things I really enjoy about your channel and it's your comment section. Everyone here is very nice and seem adventure/family oriented. Also you don't take a lot of crap which kinda cleans up the place a bit. 😂 Anyhoo I think it's espresso time my friend. Top of the morning to ya! ☕😁

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I've been wondering if you have an adventure planned in your dory anytime soon? They just scream adventure, probably bucking off the trailer like a wild horse ready to ride ;)

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

When we get her back she is gonna be purty! Can't wait to get out there again. The 1648 is a great fishing boat but it doesn't feel the same cruising around. Being INSIDE the boat instead of being ON the boat make all the difference in the world as you know. Hehe. Enjoying the frequent videos. 😁

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures never own a vehicle or boat one can't sleep on. The Tao (probably) ;)

[@markolson5626]

1st viewer! I found your channel in 2024 and one of my favorites. I live close to the dock you stopped at above Bay Springs dam. Would have liked to have met you and Wavy. My daughter has a beagle and loves to walk him there. She lives near the White City bridge on the intercoastal waterway. Nice dock there and a safe place to spend the night!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We stayed in White City for 3 days. Coming up...;)

[@lesliefleming4359]

Greetings Brenton and wavey. I always enjoy the nighttime runs too. even with the occasional bouncing off a red or a green buoy from time to time. Nice that you met some probable lifelong friends on this section of the river. you guys have me thinking about getting a outboard and a 28 or 29 foot semi displacement hull boat. Cruiser type with a galley and all the amenities. up here in the Northeast you probably know larger boats have IO’s or inboard. seems like a outboard is much more efficient and easier to work on. see you soon

[@chiggervillefarm]

We're loving all these videos of yours and Wavey's adventures on the Great Loop! We were wondering about your electrical system setup. Did you do a video that covers in detail your electrical system and how you have integrated motor alternator, 120v electrical charger, solar panels (how many watts each), monitors, controllers, sizes, voltages, amperage, etc.? Now that you have had months of experience with your setup and worked out the kinks, we'd also like to hear about what you like, what you don't like and what you'd change in your system. Wishing fair weather and safe anchorages for you. Bev

[@brianquinn3451]

Great video and I have been waiting for this one my granddaughter watched with me and I kept pointing out I have fished there and that spot and you have fished here and there I must have missed the phone booth and that stretch between rattlesnake bend and demopolis I have run at night about as many times in the light. As always enjoyed the video and commentary safe travels .

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You know that area well ;) the reflective tape on the cans is a lifesaver. Sportsman paradise

[@brianquinn3451]

@backwatersandbackroads no doubt I love it hope to catch bigger fish so far best of 49lbs

[@MrEveready299]

Another great video of the great loop and other boaters with a little town in it thanks. I'm still looking for something I can do this in.

[@kevin-gj6ij]

Hello Brenton...How is the Cajun life going?? You have certainly shown us so much off of the beaten path..Keep up the good work! Safe travels...

[@markr394]

I live in NW Indiana. Work as a firefighter but moonlighted as fire/security at a steel mill in Burns Harbor . I've been on the decks of the Stewart Court and the Burns Harbor while they were off loading. My parents have a place in Counce TN. Fished the Tombigbee and Tennessee river from Goat Island to Joe Wheeler dam. I never considered taking a boat from Pickwick (5miles away from mom n dads)up to Lake Michigan. I'll retire soon so that sounds pretty damn appealing to me. Spring in TN comes much sooner than to Chicagoland. I miss it Thanks for videos. Gives me something to watch at the firehouse.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. Tennessee is a great place to live in my opinion

[@godangerdad]

I remember you from years ago with the 25 foot Ranger? That was such a cool boat. Best wishes.

[@scable-eq7bp]

Great adventure Brenton when we came through that area a few years ago there were six deer crossing the river. In two weeks, my wife and myself will be trailering our 2020 Corsair 880 Sport trimaran to the mouth of the Tennessee River to commute/sail back to Key Largo, Florida. This boat has a retractable carbon fiber mast so getting under bridges shouldn't be a problem. Fully extended the mast is 39'4". If we have to motor, which I'm sure we will do well, the little 9.9 horsepower engine at 60% power will push us along at 7.4 knots and burn very little fuel.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That sounds like a cool boat ;)

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Mark ;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Hi 👋 Brenton and Wavey 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Greg! --Wavey;)

[@CarolinaGuy]

Once again a great video! I do hope that when you come up through the Intracoastal waterway in NC that you give some advance notice so that we can fire up the pontoon and come out to see you. Either Edenton or Hertford off of the Albemarle sound and if nothing else Elizabeth city.

[@CarolinaGuy]

I'll bring beer and some treats for Wavey.

[@ratwynd]

Just found you. Fun stuff. I will be watching your past stuff on this trip. About 4 years ago I bought and motored a 28ft sailboat across Florida on the Okeechobee Waterway from Cape Coral to the Intercoastal Waterway then north to Jacksonville. Took about 6 weeks with breakdowns and weather delays, but I was in no hurry. I really enjoyed the trip in a Sovereign 28 CC in spite of en-route repairs. The locks were a lot smaller but easily done single handed. It was a great trip through the heart of the Everglades and up the Atlantic coast of Florida on the ICW.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Welcome;) glad you found us

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We're in Titusville now.

[@ratwynd]

@@backwatersandbackroads Passed through there with that trip but did not go ashore, just anchored out when I could. Marinas are stupid expensive if you don't need to use anything.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@ratwynd exactly. Solar. Compost toilet. Gas at gas stations...no need for expensive marinas

[@michaelcarr3037]

Looks nice lots to explore over there im on west coast i have small wood stove in my sailboat and put my dutch oven on top to hold heat with sand in it but all so cook in it pot pies and bake potatos and stuff works great wood is messy and sometimes has bugs but ya

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm gonna do that too! ;)

[@rhanby1]

White cliffs at Epps Alabama only other is White Cliffs of Dover, England!😮

[@willhoyle752]

You need 3 of those Led lights. We always ran doubles, but since you got one in the middle, I say addb2 more.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

On it. ;) more the better for sure. And higher

[@VirginiaJackson-h2w]

Enjoyed 2 of your short videos this morning. We stopped at same park dock on Caloosa.. R enroute east a few yrs ago Would be great to meet u when coming thru SC. We are near Myrtle Bch.

[@jackvoss5841]

Reference your new wood stove: burning driftwood is an idea. A couple of things to watch for are (1) living things in or on the wood. Some of those things you may not want aboard the boat. And (2) don’t burn driftwood wood from a salt water source. Salt will be in the wood, and will rust out your new stove in a year. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I've heard that about driftwood. I'll primarily be using it on the great lakes back home. Thanks for reminding me. Salt water environment is definitely more difficult

[@jackvoss5841]

Reference “fires are the old TV” at 17:10: Yes. People will sit and stare at: campfires , clouds, and moving water. Somewhere in our long ago past, that was a profitable or useful thing to do. Today it is calming and relaxing. God bless the quiet activity. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@IntheBlood67]

"We'll give it a shot". Man, I perked up then!

[@cubanchurchill]

Beautiful !!! My wife an I took 8 weeks on our boat and did part of the Great loop marina hopping and enjoying life. What’s your cruising speed ? And watch out for those barges.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy ;) we average 5 mph at 2.2k rpms and 1 gallon an hour burn rate.

[@erikyoutube5692]

I can’t believe that guy is from Marinette or Lisa’s boats from there that’s where I’m going to move. Crazy crazy cool

[@marktroiani5401]

You got me with the title.

[@magdakaniewski]

The guy with 2 boats is a champ. I towed sailboats with my sailboats before..its tough. I guess a deal is a deal. Wonder what his destination was.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

He was headed for mobile bay. He got that second boat for a dollar!

[@magdakaniewski]

Cant beat a dollar. If the boat with mast up is the one he bought its a decent boat. Mayne he can re sell it.

[@shanegrdnr]

Love watching your adventures. Have you calculated your fuel usage over the course of the trip?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We are getting approx. 1 gallon per hour at 5-7 mph

[@sylvester2294]

Hope that Beaver has reflectors!! :-)

[@gstone42]

Man what happened with the beer and burgers withe Dennis??? Dont leave us hanging!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We had burgers and beers. Some folks don't like cameras around...I try to abide (as the Dude says) ;)

[@treesnshrubs]

Yes I’d like to hear the stories we don’t hear as well as more pontificating great video Brenton

[@erikyoutube5692]

Now we’re talking just starting to watch I was gonna start watching some more videos of Hewewcrafts..

[@toddbrauselling]

When you’re near Hudson, red Wing, pool 4 of the Mississippi, I’d be happy to buy you a beer and visit.

[@JayBane-n9l]

Beautiful country down in Alabama

[@ConclusionIs]

When I saw the beaver, I thought I wonder if you see deer swimming.

[@jordanhunter1842]

Brenton hey buddy! Enjoy your adventures and videos so much! You should hit up deer meat for dinner in Jupiter while you are in Florida! I bet he would be willing to take you on some sort of adventure! If not him then his brother Bluegabe also! Would be epic

[@backwatersandbackroads]

He's got a great channel. Both brothers do :)

[@annettehewitson6426]

What do the barge carry as you did not comment,good video.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Did I miss reply? Which barge?

[@ChrisC-gq5ni]

Have you thought about doing the Lewis and Clark trip up the Missouri from Pennsylvania?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Absolutely;)

[@JMVideos7676]

Did the music from the movie "Deliverance" start going through your head at any point on this adventure?

[@THEGROWITS]

Love the content. Has Wavy ever jumped off?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

she never has...though I've worried about her falling off.

[@frank_III]

Have you ever detailed how you handle trash and toilet processes, without gray and black tanks.?

[@browngreen933]

I imagine most traveling boaters throw toilet material into the river and don't talk about it. 😮

[@StephenPalmore-u7j]

Did a lot of my fishing dinners at mayflower inn

[@StephenPalmore-u7j]

Good shot of the chemtrails

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You saw that too eh? ;)

[@danielnicholls6868]

do you think the flat bottom or earlier twin hull pushes easier with smaller motors.👍👍

[@Wv8675]

This looks really fun need two ppl so u can drink some beers lol

[@jamiewilhelmy9990]

In this world now the people are afraid of their own shadow. Tally ho my man!!!!

[@doingitwithnothing]

Awesome

[@paulb351]

No cel service = great scenery

[@erikyoutube5692]

I swear I saw a video of Wayne’s stove (twin) on your boat..oh man you are showing it now sure you won’t believe me

[@whiteyfarm]

Hi guys, you and Wavey. You will be much happier with your light if you can move it forward and maybe down so it doesn't shine on your front deck. That motor bike reflecting destroys your night vision and you couldn't see a big snag right in front of you with that the light shining on ithe front deck.. If you can't move it forward then move it back farther on the overhead so the edge of your roof will shade the front deck. You may learn that running at night is very comfortable. Usually less wind and choppy water. Very peaceful. If you use the light sparingly you'll find that you can see much without the light on. One caveat, don't run in bright moonlight. The shadows get very black and can hide all sorts of dangerous obstacles. Cloudy moonlight is much easier and the gray shadows are easier to see in to. A movable spotlight is nice but the light that you have can do much.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

This is great advice. Thank you.

[@brianeverhart9634]

I never ever tie off to a bollard. If it sticks when going up or down it is a very bad situation. Man you are really moving up is the world of freebies. Sail on.

[@jamesreed600]

I'm sorry I grew up in Louisiana.It's the Sportsmans paradise

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Another one ;)

[@craigdarby9533]

I thought that guy with the sailboats was going to make a diy catamaran.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's not a bad idea ;)