We love watching your beautiful travels. And Wavey handled her dog fans with such indifference. A true star! Me and the kitties send you guys lots of love.
I appreciate this series of videos. I'm hunkering down at home this year and maybe next finishing paying off my home mortgage. When I was traveling I do it in an old jeep liberty that was purchased for my daughter originally. I take all the seats but the drivers out and have a bed platform I put in it. I like taking my time driving with no real destination kinda like you. But until I'm ready to hit the road again I spend my weekend evenings parked at a local Pilot truck stop facing west watching the sunset and eating dinner. After dark I watch your videos and all the interesting travelers making a pit stop for gas and other things. I understand it doesn't sound exciting, it's not meant to be. It's just relaxing. Thanks again for sharing your travels.
@kenbryant5952 I'm glad these little adventures are inspiring you. I travel like that too, in a scion XB (the metal tent), hoping for Maine this fall and lighthouses
In the past I enjoyed motoring slow from Palm beach county to Palatka on US 1 and A1A! Times have changed as parts of US1 have 60 MPH speed Limits and Yahoos going 15 over!......... Yer sentiments bring back pleasurable memories!
Lovin the way Wavey stands on futniture to get a good view of bridges and such. Im sure Big Brother is there to make our lives as miserable as possible. We just need to avoid, evade or escape to have fun and stay positive. Toot toot!
I have lived in Edgewater, Fl for past 20 years. Just 20 miles up Intercoastal from ehere you ended this clip. Used to live in Ft Myers for s bit so thats where I first picked up your channel. At 85 not doing it but sure would have 40 years ago. Displaced Mainer.
I grew up in Sebastian, Fl . with my brother & family. We traveled along Jungle trail to a friend's house on the river and took a little boat across to David's island. We had a cabin that we built for just us (kids). All the roads were sand back then and it was kinda like the wild west. I sure do miss those days. We could fish in and swim and run boats and no one bothered us. ⛵🐕🐬
Another great video. Looks like this is a nice area of Florida, not as developed as other parts.. I would have definitely tied up to the dock where that Park was, said no boats but didn't say no dinghies, and then it would have been easier for you to get your gas.. I see Miss Wavy also has many four-legged fans..😊
Your dilemma of signed property made me think of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band. It's likely complaints of local residents and business owners more than the city that causes the problem. A pain for sure. Keep positive as you are. Looking forward to more great content.
In a 26 minute video, you told us to "stay tuned ", 6 times. You remind me of old TV shows back in the 50's😂. I love what ya'll are doing. Thought about selling everything & do what you're doing. Maybe one day. Tennessee river is in my back yard. Pride Landing. Thanks for bringing us along
We ducked into a marina across from Sebastian Inlet (close to your 'Pacific Island') to avoid the storms surrounding us. Had dinner at the marina's restaurant. Found our AC 'burned out'. As it was the end of October, sleeping with open hatches with fans was...tolerable. Our depature the next morning was delayed by 2 hours due to fog. No schedule to keep so just enjoyed our morning coffee waiting for the fog to burn off. You brought back some wonderful memories!
Mosquito Lagoon (Northbound from Titusville). I LOVED the crossover pass with the draw bridge. You see so many porpoises and manatees. Just a beautiful cruise area! My best of times was cruising the ICW from Melbourne, Eau Galle Yacht Club...across from it was the Dragon House. It was abandoned (this was 10 yrs ago) for years but 'called out to me'. Enjoyed watching so many porpoises playing and hunting in that area. Again, memories flooding back. Thank you (from another Great Lakes boater!)
The empty “wild” Florida space north of Titusville is due to the early days when it was decided to put spacecraft launching facilities there. The whole area was declared National Seashores and protected from development. Security for the launch areas was the idea. Additionally in the earliest days they did not know fully how the rockets were going to behave, and in the event one went out of control and went tearing up the coast there was a safety zone. If you look along the Atlantic side beach areas there are abandoned concrete bunkers intended to protect launch staff observers and photographers. Love your work.
That Jansport pack is treating you right. Remember those have a lifetime warranty. If the straps ever get worn or ripped, you can send it in to Jansport and they will repair it or replace it. I've got a pack that is over 35 years old and has been repaired several times.
@@backwatersandbackroads Absolutely, If any zippers get stuck, broken, or fail send it in. Their repair facility is located in Texas. You can find the warranty return form on the web if you ever need it. It's a great company that stands behind their product.
That motor sailer is a willard. Cool video. Youre making good progress. Shitty access and getting harder to land dinghys. Wonder how the local boaters deal with that..they have to land somewhere as well.
I've been waiting for this update, my home is in Oak Hill off a canal. The Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve is my fishing spot. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you when you were going by.
Ever since I fish fileted my foot in high school, I always wear water shoes when in the river, lake, ocean. Having a water shoe tan line is better than cutting my feet up!
Thanks for another very nice relaxing video - Seeing your generator reminded me Bob Wells has tested propane (dual fuel) generators that can run on propane only. Cant remember name but one 1400w and about $500? Lady who owned it had been running it propane only and was happy.
"Is this selfish? No,. The selfish man wants more than his share, a higher seat at the table that he is entitled to. One strong enough to stand by himself is not attracted by the prizes which the world offers. He has his own values, receives other rewards, for which there is no competition." Harlan Hubbard....Thank you for introducing me to Harlan Hubbard.
I wish I could spend 5 minutes with you and wavy. You are an amazing ambassador for Jesus Christ. I know that someday, we will unite. That will be an amazing day for me. Meeting a fine man who displays all of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your videos. I find them relaxing, humorous and faith filled. God bless you, Brenton and Wavy. Love you both so much!
Yeah I've used that little spot near Sebastián myself. I'm a professional delivery captain. The only part of the great loop I haven't done is Chicago to Sandusky. And Buffalo to Oswego (Too tall couldn't get under the trestle). You won't have to do the Welland
Another great episode of the loop, I returned the favor added your channel to the channels to check out list.hope all is well up north give Wavey a belly rub from you’re friends in the swamp👍✌️🛥🎣🇺🇸
@@backwatersandbackroads like I said I been living i Fla 35 yrs me and my wife are recovering from addiction the last 9 years would love to build a barge style boat. To travel to places on the waterfront and waterway! Thank you for the inspiration.
@danielsplayhouse3804 God bless you sir. I've had my battles too...God can fundamental change a person. I have many AA friends too. Thank you for being here
In my experience, they mostly put up those signs to help enforce long term stays. At least im my van experience. I see "no overnight parking" signs alot and still ask management what the deal is and many times they say its fine for 1 night. I assume its sometimes just so people dont set up camp there? The ones that really bothered me are the "no overnight parking for vehicles over 7 feet tall" saw alot of those on the west coast so they could ticket rvs 😠 But usually not worth risking a ticket. Unless its in a state you'll probably never come back to! Hahah
Fl has a law that you can anchor pretty much anywhere, but no law that assures you have access to land. That keeps me from buying a liveaboard boat to live on in the winter. Even if you find a liveaboard marina, there is no guarantee it will be there in the future for you. You're at the mercy of someone else and I don't like that feeling. Just another way to restrict your freedom.
@@backwatersandbackroads Yeah, I know. I live in up-state NY, but from FL. I have followed over the years of the fight between the wealthy home/condo owners in the FL keys and the Miami area, and the boat owners living on the hook.....FREE. FL passed a law favoring the boaters anywhere in the state that want to anchor out. But the law doesn't guarantee access to land. Thus, the signs you showed. I've read stories in FL about a marina being sold and new owners won't allow liveaboards. Now in panic mode, boat owners scramble to find a new marina home......if they can find one. A guy like you, owning a home-base in the UP with little or no restrictions, and traveling when you want, by whatever method you choose is the answer.
@dabprod the only "problem" is winter, and it comes back every year! ;) it's also the reason there aren't many people up here. Go figure ;) Thanks for backing me up on this.
Actually there are ways around issues with a little research. Basically the Florida reciprocity laws of the mean hi water mark. A state law Miami Beach forgets about. But also coming in farther on state/public lands. If you have the ability to take your dingy with you, you can always use a public boat ramp if your dingy is legal.
Hello again Brent, i watch all your videos and im wondering why you dont show us any fish that you catch for dinner? Lol! That is one of the things that i look forward to the most when i start my life on the water is the food that is underfoot so to speak!
I want to plan on doing the same thing as I am a retired oat Capt now.. I know the east coast very well.. But the inland part of the Great Loop I do not know..... Still trying to find a suitable boat... Looking at Pontoons, otr Ranger tug types.. Also old wood Picnic boats might work.... Subbed.
@@backwatersandbackroads Having owned boats all my life, (and never a House) She will "find" me..... Just like the stray cat that found me and I feed.... "Hunter"....
They built this pretty little park with a dock that you can't use WTH up with that to me that head scratches, oh you should do a Wavey pro tips for all boater who want to do the loop👍
@@backwatersandbackroads Im gonna write a song about you Ill post it on my channel Ive been watching you on our Tv for almost a year just got this one going a couple months ago
@@backwatersandbackroads Black waters and back roads A man lives in his shanty boat Flows on the loop Living life so freely With God on his side And his first mate his beagle What a life he's got Does the best he can Life on the water oh such a dream God has blessed him it seems Living life so grand With beagle and God's hand Makes it look so easy Floating down the stream Sunset in his eyes Living in a dream Every morning a sunrise Every night under stars With his little boat He goes oh so far [Chorus] Life on the water oh such a dream God has blessed him it seems Living life so grand With beagle and God's hand By Ben Therebefore
Draft is the depth of the boat below the waterline. A boat with a two foot draft DRAWS two feet of water. Some folks might consider my correction to be shallow and unimportant but every time the error is made, I have the same sensation in my gut as when I go aground
@@fredbrillo1849 I see now. Yes, those are different. Bragging? Not really, I mention it to make the point that many of the nest places are shallow to get to. Shanty boats tend to draft/draw very little and thus get to said spots
I have the same 2.5 suzuki. I've never had an issue but if I was to do something for preventive maintenance I would do a timing belt. It's about the only thing that could leave you stranded. That and the magneto.
Videos , keep getting better . I've been watching for 5ish years... obviously. Lol what are your thoughts of the nomad doing the loop? Any interest in selling one of yours?
@danielbowman1325 hi Dan, thanks for the encouragement. We did meet a couple that finished the loop with their Nomad. I have one for sale, it's a project. Probably best deal left out there for one. Email if you're interested. bnetz95959@yahoo.com
Any thoughts on maybe mapping your journey as you go along with each video showing your progress so we can have a better understanding of your progress and your journey? Also, any thoughts of ever making a video of what equipment you recommend to have with on your boat for your journey? Must haves, highly recommended, etc.. Appreciate you and Godspeed
I used to live in this part of Florida too. I lived in the Eau Gallie section of Melbourne and worked at offices in Cocoa and Melbourne. It's a beautiful area. Unfortunately the Indian River, Banana River, Mosquito River estuary is not in very good shape these days ecologically wise. Too much run off from yard chemicals, oil and gasoline from roadways and other "non-point" source pollution has done great harm to the sea grasses and other things. Fishing is not what it once was and at times you can get nasty algae blooms. Such a shame. Enjoy your summer back up north. There has been a movement going on for at least twenty or so years to make it hard for boaters to do things like anchor off and bring their Dingy's to shore. It's when they started building all those multi-million dollar mansions and condos all over the place. At one time it was almost like a war of sorts between cruising boaters and owners of those fancy properties. It didn't matter if you had a nice yacht or a boat like yours that was to those people, a "junker." They weren't gonna have boats fouling up their million dollar views. City councils and county commissioners went along with the dictates of the wealthy by doing things like getting rid of many places that had been very popular anchoring sites for many decades once an area got developed and became an enclave for the rich. Money talks, ya know?
I fish Titusville at school fprofession.Then walk around i'm looking. There is a good restaurant there called dixie crossroads. New Symera is the place to visit.
What is your hull? It's not a pontoon like I thought, but rather a skiff type boat I guess. What is the length and width, if you don't mind? How do you go about finding a used/new "shanty boat" base? Looking to build my own after watching your great videos!
I know you do not like hassles. the floating dock with no mooring signs, for me that is not a problem, I am DOCKING loading and unloading my vessel.....I am not mooring
@@backwatersandbackroads I read your announcement somewhere in this labyrinth of RUclips in which you state that you brought yourself, the beagle, and even the shanty barge, back home for the summer. So I understand better what is going on. Have a good summer, and I'll keep an eye on the backup channel.
@@backwatersandbackroads thanks for getting back I wondered about that it maybe a little fancy for me right now but it the cell works for you to do you channel? and what dose it cost per month to get by just asking
I just ignore the signs and go ashore take care of business as quick as I can and get back on my dinghy and go back to my boat. The response time of local constabulary is so poor by the time people call and the cops come I'm already done and gone. BTW The Cop has to catch you in the act or have proof that you violated the law such as a video with time stamps and witness testimony to write the ticket. It is the only way to deal with these kinds of laws!
TBT copper base paints for boat hulls are banned in California, Oregon, Washington State and Alaska, this is for pleasure boats up to 65 feet long, for some strange reason all commercial boats are exempt from this ban, TBT copper based paints are banned in all Europe, including the U.K., Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. Several countries that won't let you enter if your boat has a TBT Copper paint on the hull, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Holland....
@@scable-eq7bp probably because they want all the copper for themselves for other reasons. (electronics, etc) They have to control everything, you know. There's supposedly a copper shortage...can't let the little guys have any of it.
@@TheSwissChalet I think it has more to do with keeping their water supply safe and keeping a healthy aquatic ecosystem in place. Commercial fishing is a huge industry in the countries mentioned. Those countries mentioned use reverse osmosis plants all up and down their coastlines. They supply 65% of the fresh water used in those countries...
@@scable-eq7bp then why aren't commercial boats, the biggest ones that would have the most impact (BY FAR) , allowed to have it, no problem? It's like banning plastic straws...then handing out free plastic syringes. I don't expect a reasonable answer to that question...it doesn't exist.
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We love watching your beautiful travels. And Wavey handled her dog fans with such indifference. A true star! Me and the kitties send you guys lots of love.
@@evawinchester6122 she's so vain Eva, she probably thinks this video is about her. (She's so vain!) Wait...it IS about her! Lol ;)
Your videos are literally a warning against going to florida. I appreciate you letting us know.
That growth on your hull is costing you plenty in extra fuel. Just scrape it off.
@@davidnaismith2326 I've heard that too. I'm slowly getting it all off
thanks for the memories. Dad and I did the ICW 40 years ago on the "Kermudgen" . was a great trip and glad to see your having fun.
@@williamoorejr that's a good name for a boat! ;) or "Grumpy Old Man" ;)
I appreciate this series of videos. I'm hunkering down at home this year and maybe next finishing paying off my home mortgage. When I was traveling I do it in an old jeep liberty that was purchased for my daughter originally. I take all the seats but the drivers out and have a bed platform I put in it. I like taking my time driving with no real destination kinda like you. But until I'm ready to hit the road again I spend my weekend evenings parked at a local Pilot truck stop facing west watching the sunset and eating dinner. After dark I watch your videos and all the interesting travelers making a pit stop for gas and other things. I understand it doesn't sound exciting, it's not meant to be. It's just relaxing. Thanks again for sharing your travels.
@kenbryant5952 I'm glad these little adventures are inspiring you. I travel like that too, in a scion XB (the metal tent), hoping for Maine this fall and lighthouses
In the past I enjoyed motoring slow from Palm beach county to Palatka on US 1 and A1A! Times have changed as parts of US1 have 60 MPH speed Limits and Yahoos going 15 over!......... Yer sentiments bring back pleasurable memories!
@IntheBlood67 it all seems to come down to too many people...doesn't it buddy? :(
@@backwatersandbackroads I've often pondered......As a Disciple, I'm not allowed to be a Hermit!
Always take whatever footage is available knowing in all liklihood I'll never pass this way again.
Every day is a blessing
@@davelawrence6777 you got it Dave ;)
We drove down Hyw 1 and tried to take as many side trails to get to beaches, like the isolated one you pulled up on. Absolutely beautiful!!! BestRoy
Lovin the way Wavey stands on futniture to get a good view of bridges and such. Im sure Big Brother is there to make our lives as miserable as possible. We just need to avoid, evade or escape to have fun and stay positive. Toot toot!
@@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat you got it! ;)
I have lived in Edgewater, Fl for past 20 years. Just 20 miles up Intercoastal from ehere you ended this clip. Used to live in Ft Myers for s bit so thats where I first picked up your channel. At 85 not doing it but sure would have 40 years ago. Displaced Mainer.
I love Maine ;)
I grew up in Sebastian, Fl . with my brother & family. We traveled along Jungle trail to a friend's house on the river and took a little boat across to David's island. We had a cabin that we built for just us (kids).
All the roads were sand back then and it was kinda like the wild west. I sure do miss those days. We could fish in and swim and run boats and no one bothered us. ⛵🐕🐬
That sounds like paradise
Thanks!
@@BR-bj3ot thank you! Very helpful. Wavey treats! ;)
Another great video. Looks like this is a nice area of Florida, not as developed as other parts..
I would have definitely tied up to the dock where that Park was, said no boats but didn't say no dinghies, and then it would have been easier for you to get your gas.. I see Miss Wavy also has many four-legged fans..😊
Your dilemma of signed property made me think of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band. It's likely complaints of local residents and business owners more than the city that causes the problem. A pain for sure. Keep positive as you are. Looking forward to more great content.
always look forward to these videos.
@DonaldScruggs-dh7yq thank you Donald for being here
In a 26 minute video, you told us to "stay tuned ", 6 times. You remind me of old TV shows back in the 50's😂. I love what ya'll are doing. Thought about selling everything & do what you're doing. Maybe one day. Tennessee river is in my back yard. Pride Landing. Thanks for bringing us along
@@slimturner9711 stay tuned! Lol. Thanks for putting up with us...especially the beagle.
Another great episode with lots of nice scenery. Thanks for sharing it with us!
@mrbreeze5556 thanks for being here Breezy ;)
We ducked into a marina across from Sebastian Inlet (close to your 'Pacific Island') to avoid the storms surrounding us. Had dinner at the marina's restaurant. Found our AC 'burned out'. As it was the end of October, sleeping with open hatches with fans was...tolerable. Our depature the next morning was delayed by 2 hours due to fog. No schedule to keep so just enjoyed our morning coffee waiting for the fog to burn off.
You brought back some wonderful memories!
Mosquito Lagoon (Northbound from Titusville). I LOVED the crossover pass with the draw bridge. You see so many porpoises and manatees. Just a beautiful cruise area! My best of times was cruising the ICW from Melbourne, Eau Galle Yacht Club...across from it was the Dragon House. It was abandoned (this was 10 yrs ago) for years but 'called out to me'. Enjoyed watching so many porpoises playing and hunting in that area. Again, memories flooding back. Thank you (from another Great Lakes boater!)
@mvanvliet4953 that's a nice area and the spoil islands there feel like paradise
Looks like an adventure. Im old and love the videos.
I'm glad you're here and folks get value from them
The empty “wild” Florida space north of Titusville is due to the early days when it was decided to put spacecraft launching facilities there. The whole area was declared National Seashores and protected from development. Security for the launch areas was the idea. Additionally in the earliest days they did not know fully how the rockets were going to behave, and in the event one went out of control and went tearing up the coast there was a safety zone. If you look along the Atlantic side beach areas there are abandoned concrete bunkers intended to protect launch staff observers and photographers. Love your work.
Thank you for explaining that!
Always enjoyable to watch.
Coming up on 20k
@@paulb351 we made it! 20k. More than I ever expected
Thinking about driving with my RV on The Great River Toad this fall. Would like to experience a boat down the Great Loop, but that’s for another time.
@@johnhutchins809 I've done some of the river road, up north is very beautiful in the fall
That Jansport pack is treating you right. Remember those have a lifetime warranty. If the straps ever get worn or ripped, you can send it in to Jansport and they will repair it or replace it. I've got a pack that is over 35 years old and has been repaired several times.
@kirkdesmond I found that pack in Florida somewhere. It does come in handy. I didn't know they can be kept alive like that. Good to know. Thank you.
@@backwatersandbackroads Absolutely, If any zippers get stuck, broken, or fail send it in. Their repair facility is located in Texas. You can find the warranty return form on the web if you ever need it. It's a great company that stands behind their product.
I'll add another vote for Wonderhussy. Been following her off and on for a few years now and she is quite the ad for not taking life too seriously.
That motor sailer is a willard. Cool video. Youre making good progress. Shitty access and getting harder to land dinghys. Wonder how the local boaters deal with that..they have to land somewhere as well.
I had a Willard Vega 30 for a short time. I bet some of the folks have to pay a marina to use their docks?
I've been waiting for this update, my home is in Oak Hill off a canal. The Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve is my fishing spot. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you when you were going by.
@danahoffman3414 that's a great spot to have a home
Ever since I fish fileted my foot in high school, I always wear water shoes when in the river, lake, ocean. Having a water shoe tan line is better than cutting my feet up!
@SuSpicious9748 you got it ;) Hisea makes good ones too. Discount code in description! Lol
Wavey - what a great seadog !
If yer comfortable in yer own skin, then yer in a sweet spot! Amen, little Brother!
Thanks for another very nice relaxing video - Seeing your generator reminded me Bob Wells has tested propane (dual fuel) generators that can run on propane only. Cant remember name but one 1400w and about $500? Lady who owned it had been running it propane only and was happy.
That would be less exhaust too. I have am ice auger that runs on propane.
Rich People. Gotta luv them.
"Is this selfish? No,. The selfish man wants more than his share, a higher seat at the table that he is entitled to. One strong enough to stand by himself is not attracted by the prizes which the world offers. He has his own values, receives other rewards, for which there is no competition." Harlan Hubbard....Thank you for introducing me to Harlan Hubbard.
I love that quote. Thank you. I may use it in a video
I wish I could spend 5 minutes with you and wavy. You are an amazing ambassador for Jesus Christ. I know that someday, we will unite. That will be an amazing day for me. Meeting a fine man who displays all of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your videos. I find them relaxing, humorous and faith filled. God bless you, Brenton and Wavy. Love you both so much!
Jesus loves us more than we deserve. ;)
Yeah I've used that little spot near Sebastián myself. I'm a professional delivery captain. The only part of the great loop I haven't done is Chicago to Sandusky. And Buffalo to Oswego (Too tall couldn't get under the trestle). You won't have to do the Welland
Just found your channel, I love this!
Welcome. Thank you for finding us ;)
Peaceful place ❤
Another great episode of the loop, I returned the favor added your channel to the channels to check out list.hope all is well up north give Wavey a belly rub from you’re friends in the swamp👍✌️🛥🎣🇺🇸
@GJCAMPING thank you! That's a honor. ;) Hi Lil G!
Thanks
@@blakegoss932 thank you! ;)
Great job on the video! You and wavy stay safe. Thanks for sharing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@lutherprince9304 thank you Luther.
@@backwatersandbackroads I appreciate you and the time it takes to shoot,edit and upload the videos of your adventures to share with us. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@lutherprince9304 thank you so much for that encouragement. It does take a lot more than people know, but it's worth it
That area is awesome I would be fishing catching some speckled trout and some redfish MMMMMMMMM! Delicious 😋😋😋 LoL love the content.
@@danielsplayhouse3804 speckled trout is my favorite from that list
@@backwatersandbackroads like I said I been living i Fla 35 yrs me and my wife are recovering from addiction the last 9 years would love to build a barge style boat. To travel to places on the waterfront and waterway! Thank you for the inspiration.
@danielsplayhouse3804 God bless you sir. I've had my battles too...God can fundamental change a person. I have many AA friends too. Thank you for being here
Sebastian. My home town. Wish we knew you were here.🌴 Maybe next time eh? 😎
@snownomore803 that's a nice little area
GO BILLS!!!
Hi Brenton 👋 and Wavey 😊
Hi Greg! ;)
In my experience, they mostly put up those signs to help enforce long term stays. At least im my van experience. I see "no overnight parking" signs alot and still ask management what the deal is and many times they say its fine for 1 night. I assume its sometimes just so people dont set up camp there? The ones that really bothered me are the "no overnight parking for vehicles over 7 feet tall" saw alot of those on the west coast so they could ticket rvs 😠
But usually not worth risking a ticket. Unless its in a state you'll probably never come back to! Hahah
Thanks again.
@@de6360 thank you sir!
Darn good vid Brent. Really enjoyed it.
Thank you! ;)
Fl has a law that you can anchor pretty much anywhere, but no law that assures you have access to land. That keeps me from buying a liveaboard boat to live on in the winter. Even if you find a liveaboard marina, there is no guarantee it will be there in the future for you. You're at the mercy of someone else and I don't like that feeling. Just another way to restrict your freedom.
@dabprod all good points. Up north here, its typically easier because the lower populations...but not always.
@@backwatersandbackroads Yeah, I know. I live in up-state NY, but from FL. I have followed over the years of the fight between the wealthy home/condo owners in the FL keys and the Miami area, and the boat owners living on the hook.....FREE. FL passed a law favoring the boaters anywhere in the state that want to anchor out. But the law doesn't guarantee access to land. Thus, the signs you showed. I've read stories in FL about a marina being sold and new owners won't allow liveaboards. Now in panic mode, boat owners scramble to find a new marina home......if they can find one. A guy like you, owning a home-base in the UP with little or no restrictions, and traveling when you want, by whatever method you choose is the answer.
@dabprod the only "problem" is winter, and it comes back every year! ;) it's also the reason there aren't many people up here. Go figure ;) Thanks for backing me up on this.
@@backwatersandbackroads you're welcome.
Actually there are ways around issues with a little research. Basically the Florida reciprocity laws of the mean hi water mark. A state law Miami Beach forgets about. But also coming in farther on state/public lands. If you have the ability to take your dingy with you, you can always use a public boat ramp if your dingy is legal.
Enjoying the trip! Happy Easter!😂
@jimpawlowski1590 happy Easter;) months ago...feels like yesterday still
Signs Signs everywhere there is signs as Tesla sings!!
They did a great version on that song. Better than the original
Hello again Brent, i watch all your videos and im wondering why you dont show us any fish that you catch for dinner? Lol! That is one of the things that i look forward to the most when i start my life on the water is the food that is underfoot so to speak!
Howdy;) mostly because I'm not a great fisherman! But I am trying. We caught some walleye last night. I'll post them when we catch them.
I want to plan on doing the same thing as I am a retired oat Capt now.. I know the east coast very well.. But the inland part of the Great Loop I do not know..... Still trying to find a suitable boat... Looking at Pontoons, otr Ranger tug types.. Also old wood Picnic boats might work.... Subbed.
@captsam54 welcome! Thank you for subscribing. There's splw nice rare barge hulls for sale in Texas I just saw
@@backwatersandbackroads Having owned boats all my life, (and never a House) She will "find" me..... Just like the stray cat that found me and I feed.... "Hunter"....
They built this pretty little park with a dock that you can't use WTH up with that to me that head scratches, oh you should do a Wavey pro tips for all boater who want to do the loop👍
@@SHOE53 it makes no sense other than they don't want is there. :(
I love Titusville, Florida. I have a friend that lives there❤
@beverlycurry4370 it's one of the nicer places in Florida in my opinion
God bless you Brother
Thank you Ben. God bless you sir
@@backwatersandbackroads Im gonna write a song about you Ill post it on my channel Ive been watching you on our Tv for almost a year just got this one going a couple months ago
@@backwatersandbackroads hope you keep making videos we really enjoy them and pray for you
thats if its ok with you
@@backwatersandbackroads Black waters and back roads
A man lives in his shanty boat
Flows on the loop
Living life so freely
With God on his side
And his first mate his beagle
What a life he's got
Does the best he can
Life on the water oh such a dream
God has blessed him it seems
Living life so grand
With beagle and God's hand
Makes it look so easy
Floating down the stream
Sunset in his eyes
Living in a dream
Every morning a sunrise
Every night under stars
With his little boat
He goes oh so far
[Chorus]
Life on the water oh such a dream
God has blessed him it seems
Living life so grand
With beagle and God's hand
By Ben Therebefore
Draft is the depth of the boat below the waterline. A boat with a two foot draft DRAWS two feet of water. Some folks might consider my correction to be shallow and unimportant but every time the error is made, I have the same sensation in my gut as when I go aground
I see. Well, mine is approx 10 inches
@@backwatersandbackroadsYes, YOUR BOAT DRAWS 10" It doesn't draft 10". Or are you bragging?
@@fredbrillo1849 I see now. Yes, those are different. Bragging? Not really, I mention it to make the point that many of the nest places are shallow to get to. Shanty boats tend to draft/draw very little and thus get to said spots
@@backwatersandbackroadsI don't care how you say it, because I know what you mean either way. So how you say it is not important
8:41 old saylor is attacked by yoga mermaids
@johnhardig5557 wish they had attacked me more! Lol
Made my week
I have the same 2.5 suzuki.
I've never had an issue but if I was to do something for preventive maintenance I would do a timing belt.
It's about the only thing that could leave you stranded. That and the magneto.
@libertyforamericanow it's a nice little motor. The Portland pudgy needs a long shaft, but a short works if you go slow
Michigander checking in!! Thanks for showing a guy how to do it on the cheap!! When will you be up by bay City?? Michigan
@@jrfmichigian howdy fella great laker! ;)
Nice job 👍
@@michaelmello9510 thanks for being here ;)
Yea I like wonder huzzie too❤❤❤
@@doingitwithnothing she's one of a kind ;)
Wonderhussy is very comical, I follow her to 😊
I watch her show and you and Wavey in the morning when I'm riding my exercise bike 🚴♀️
I grew up around there
RLG, one of my earliest heroes !
@@doncollins786 me too Don. Read Dove more than once.
@@backwatersandbackroads Me too. Didn't you meet Robin somewhere?
@@backwatersandbackroads BTW, I still have the National Geograpjic with his story in it, three of them I think.
@doncollins786 I didn't, but I'd love to. I thunk he lives in Montana
The last time I was in Titusville some of the homeless where living in boats anchored out because the owners had not paid there slip fees.
@@josephrobichaud5198 there are legions of homeless there.
Id love to live on one
When can we expect to your videos of Oriental and your travels in VA ?
@josephrobichaud5198 that will ne toward the end of the great loop series...coming up
Videos , keep getting better . I've been watching for 5ish years... obviously. Lol what are your thoughts of the nomad doing the loop? Any interest in selling one of yours?
@danielbowman1325 hi Dan, thanks for the encouragement. We did meet a couple that finished the loop with their Nomad. I have one for sale, it's a project. Probably best deal left out there for one. Email if you're interested. bnetz95959@yahoo.com
merci
Any thoughts on maybe mapping your journey as you go along with each video showing your progress so we can have a better understanding of your progress and your journey?
Also, any thoughts of ever making a video of what equipment you recommend to have with on your boat for your journey? Must haves, highly recommended, etc..
Appreciate you and Godspeed
I hope to do a wrap up video when finished with this leg of the episodes
I used to live in this part of Florida too. I lived in the Eau Gallie section of Melbourne and worked at offices in Cocoa and Melbourne. It's a beautiful area. Unfortunately the Indian River, Banana River, Mosquito River estuary is not in very good shape these days ecologically wise. Too much run off from yard chemicals, oil and gasoline from roadways and other "non-point" source pollution has done great harm to the sea grasses and other things. Fishing is not what it once was and at times you can get nasty algae blooms. Such a shame. Enjoy your summer back up north. There has been a movement going on for at least twenty or so years to make it hard for boaters to do things like anchor off and bring their Dingy's to shore. It's when they started building all those multi-million dollar mansions and condos all over the place. At one time it was almost like a war of sorts between cruising boaters and owners of those fancy properties. It didn't matter if you had a nice yacht or a boat like yours that was to those people, a "junker." They weren't gonna have boats fouling up their million dollar views. City councils and county commissioners went along with the dictates of the wealthy by doing things like getting rid of many places that had been very popular anchoring sites for many decades once an area got developed and became an enclave for the rich. Money talks, ya know?
@michaelgarrity6090 this I'd one of the best explanations I've heard about this. Thank you.
Some would say, that is why they made war on the skeeters(Tourist and Snowbird Repellent).
Most city docs have a spot you can park that don’t charge you
@@prestonking5736 except in Florida :(
Was hoping you had a chance to meet up with the old couple this year. Don’t imagine so since you left early. Maybe next year
@@lesliefleming4359 I'd sure like to see them again
I fish Titusville at school fprofession.Then walk around i'm looking. There is a good restaurant there called dixie crossroads. New Symera is the place to visit.
@@jamesreed600 that whole area is nice. The pounce inlet lighthouse is nice. We toured it a couple of winters ago
What was the reason he told you not to anchor there, at 4:25?
He said the anchors don't hold well. He very well might have not wanted neighbors. One Navionics review talked about him too
@@backwatersandbackroads Ok, I see! Just wondered.
When are you going to be in Charleston?
In YT time or "real time"? ;)
Being a sailor I know real time is hard to predict/a guesstimate would work.
@elizabethvienneau4561 in YT it's coming up soon;)
What tablet are you running navionics on? Tell the princess hello lol
@wpg33 I think it's a galaxy/android. Navionics has become a must have
Do you know the model, I wanted to get what I know works well. Love the videos
What is your hull? It's not a pontoon like I thought, but rather a skiff type boat I guess. What is the length and width, if you don't mind? How do you go about finding a used/new "shanty boat" base? Looking to build my own after watching your great videos!
@@chrisco2004 howdy. It's a 30x8.6 welded aluminum barge hull made in lousiana
@@backwatersandbackroads thank you sir!
I know you do not like hassles. the floating dock with no mooring signs, for me that is not a problem, I am DOCKING loading and unloading my vessel.....I am not mooring
@CaptainKevHaurakiGulf I have the same attitude generally. We almost got arrested in Crystal River though.
if you were just now building a shanty boat would you make it the same dimensions or make some changes? we're enjoying your trip
@@88888gerald I think I'd go 9-10 wide and stay at 30 feet long for towing
@@backwatersandbackroads only problem with that would be trailering over eight and a half feet....right?
That build up on the hull is costing you money, added weight, and drag.
@@josephrobichaud5198 yeah...I'm slowly getting it clean.
Imma need 2hr long videos from on please and thank u
You got it ;)
You should scrape the hull it is simple and will save you time and money.
Where did you find your boat?
It was on FB marketplace a few years ago in lousiana
15:20 have you forgotten who the star of the show is?
@@libertyforamericanow she never let's me forget ;)
Its all about $$
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@@billydaniel900 yes sir ;)
As of 7/26, is ep 44 the end of the published videos?
Ep:45 up today. The back-up channel has current adventures
@@backwatersandbackroads I read your announcement somewhere in this labyrinth of RUclips in which you state that you brought yourself, the beagle, and even the shanty barge, back home for the summer. So I understand better what is going on. Have a good summer, and I'll keep an eye on the backup channel.
How do you get wifi and is it good all the time I use it for youtube as well do you hit many issus ?
Hi Ben, I just use cell signal. I've thought about star Link. Fancy!
@@backwatersandbackroads thanks for getting back I wondered about that it maybe a little fancy for me right now but it the cell works for you to do you channel? and what dose it cost per month to get by just asking
I just ignore the signs and go ashore take care of business as quick as I can and get back on my dinghy and go back to my boat. The response time of local constabulary is so poor by the time people call and the cops come I'm already done and gone. BTW The Cop has to catch you in the act or have proof that you violated the law such as a video with time stamps and witness testimony to write the ticket. It is the only way to deal with these kinds of laws!
I totally agree. Thanks for backing that up.
Leave that poor dog alone. She's a vicious guard dog. She needs to come out on the deck to survey her queendom
Everything is her business! Have you noticed Janey? ;) yet, when her fans see her, it's back to "ho hum"
Mosquito lagoon
@johnholcomb4275 that's it ;) not the best name though
Speaking of electrolytes….what’s the story of copper bottom paint on a aluminum hull ?
@@williamshelton9688 I wish I knew more about that
TBT copper base paints for boat hulls are banned in California, Oregon, Washington State and Alaska, this is for pleasure boats up to 65 feet long, for some strange reason all commercial boats are exempt from this ban, TBT copper based paints are banned in all Europe, including the U.K., Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. Several countries that won't let you enter if your boat has a TBT Copper paint on the hull, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Holland....
@@scable-eq7bp probably because they want all the copper for themselves for other reasons. (electronics, etc) They have to control everything, you know. There's supposedly a copper shortage...can't let the little guys have any of it.
@@TheSwissChalet I think it has more to do with keeping their water supply safe and keeping a healthy aquatic ecosystem in place. Commercial fishing is a huge industry in the countries mentioned. Those countries mentioned use reverse osmosis plants all up and down their coastlines. They supply 65% of the fresh water used in those countries...
@@scable-eq7bp then why aren't commercial boats, the biggest ones that would have the most impact (BY FAR) , allowed to have it, no problem? It's like banning plastic straws...then handing out free plastic syringes. I don't expect a reasonable answer to that question...it doesn't exist.
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@martykitson3442 thank you ;) comments help the algorithm
@@backwatersandbackroads that's why I do these when I can't think of anything else to say
Places the got signed up saying no moorings boats, you should take a kayak over instead. A kayak ain’t a boat in no eyes.
How can I send you the video?
@@growoldwithmenow do you post videos on YT here?
@@backwatersandbackroads yes I have a channel
@@backwatersandbackroads Im still learning
@@backwatersandbackroads I wanted to send the video to you but not sure how
@@backwatersandbackroads the song is done and made a video wanted to see if you like it first
Hi
@@gangsterghost7200 hi Logan;)
Hualover canal
That's it ;)
12:49 that is killing you fuel economy
@@libertyforamericanow I know...slowly working on it. It's a big hull and hard to keep up on
Definitely of your comments in navionics the next People.
@@Artist_Kevin Navionics is a game changer. Almost too easy! ;)
paddleboard yoga classes. what wealthy women do so they do something other than starbucks and directing the house staff.
Exactly! Lol ;)