I’ve been watching you the last few weeks and brother you are one cool dude I love the shanty boat idea and you are are absolutely living a great life and are the real true adventure of are time thank you for the tips and ideas and the keeping us along for the ride. I’ve always wanted to live on a sail boat but the shanty boat is something more my budget I’m from IL and wanted to move to Florida for the last 20 years keep up the good times brother

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

It's a really nice life's style. Lots of space ans freedom and natural beauty....if you like that kind of thing. Lol ;)

Your willingness to put in the work to get fuel outside the marina speaks volumes for who and what you are as a person. Respect. And, as a former beagle owner (rip Bentley) I can appreciate what a devoted little companion you have. ❤

@backwatersandbackroads

Ай бұрын

Thank you for those kind words.

A.T.S.A.B! Anything to save a buck! Keep on keeping on!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

That's a good acronym to know right there ;)

I really liked this place it is so old Florida its great there in off-season of course

Just like the discernment in the middle of lake superior when you cut your engines off and just listen man.. we all have to listen man in the quiet, but it doesn’t happen for people anymore, man

@IntheBlood67

2 ай бұрын

Brotherman, that's why the Bible says "Be still and know that I am GOD" Ps 46:10

@michaelgarrity6090

2 ай бұрын

From what locals have told me, the name of the town is pronounced STEN-Hatchee. It is a neat place like all those Big Bend towns are. This is the last untouched place left in Florida from the sort of massive development taking place around me in the Orlando area. I had a friend who had that model of Bayliner. It was a great model. They were a very popular model. If it's in good shape, you can find them on the used boat market for a reasonable price. It's a good Loop boat for a couple or single handed. Nice video. Sorry I posted this here, I thought I had cleared being on this thread. I'm not going to delete and repost this. I'm on a phone and it's enough of a pain to post as it is.

@erikyoutube5692

2 ай бұрын

@@IntheBlood67 agree

Awesome! What a cool adventure! Wavey sure picked a good captain! Take care,

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here :)

Brothers on a boat! ❤❤

Leave the heads on adds flavor

@IntheBlood67

2 ай бұрын

Thanks fer the intell. Will try!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Me too ;)

Brother we were on the Gulf all week, and its HOT. My friends from out of state were troopers, never griped about it even once, and it was every bit of 105F in the sun. You made the right call floating north during our summer. hope to see ya down this way come fall or winter

A $1.50 is a $1.50. Better in your pocket than than the gas stations.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

You got that right;)

should keep some Old Bay on the boat for cooking shrimp SO GOOD

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

It's practically the law! :)

Oh man, now you’re killing me a giant bag of fresh shrimp!!! ❤❤❤..

What a wild and beautiful adventure Brenton and Wavey! And how cool of John and Dan to give you some shrimpage!!! Looking forward to showing this to my Brookings friends. Big hugs from me and the kitties! (And I’ll have what Ben is smoking)

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Hi Eva! I know you'd appreciate Ben's "hemp" crop ;) HI to kitties

Love Crystal River FL.!

Good again. Thanks.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir ;)

Another outstanding episode in your grand adventure. Safe travels Captain and Mate !

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Breeze! :)

Peel and de-vein the shrimp. Then cook them in a Butter and Garlic mix with a splash of fresh Lemon juice added. When pink they are done.

great episode

Glad to hear you are taking the scooter to Cedar Key. It’s quaint and has a funky feel to it.

As I was watching, and heard you say you were going to pass up Cedar Key, I involuntarily said, "Noooo" aloud. It was funny. Now you know why. Plus, Cedar Key is a cool little town. Really worth visiting. Maybe next time. Oh, and by the way, once committed, nice job managing an interesting arrival situation.

Love it! Love it! Love it!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Bruce ;)

Thanks again for taking us along!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming along;)

Another great episode. You are the man Brenton. Hopefully, I'll 3:25 get new knees the nexr few months, then I'm looking for a big barge to turn into my own shanty boat.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'm excited to see what you build. I know you've been a fan the Shanty boat lifestyle for a long time.

Thanks again. Great video & memories.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! ;)

Great journey 👍

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for continuing to show up;)

watching your last video and this one where you are ruing in the dark. in my days of boating, I put my lights on the very front of my boat and I could see real well just saying. really enjoy your videos. safe travels

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to do that :)

I absolutely love your videos!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ;) I'm glad you found us

Stayed on cedar key for vacay one time. Love that area!!

I love your channel

Enjoying the content Brenton. Thanks again.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for continuing to stick around;)

Tarpon Springs is a cool town. Lots of history. Thanks for the video.

I was just looking on Amazon and they have these child/dog gates. $25+ bucks each. Wavey couldn't fall overboard for sure.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'm making some side gates this summer ;) stay turned

always nice when the shrimp is shared out. It sucks they had to get ran into for it though. Hopefully doesn't take much to mend the bump. Sent you an email! hope to hear from you. Really enjoy the video. I am almost sad that a got through the whole series and caught up. makes waiting seem so long lol. Weather is finally nicer up here so maybe time to try and find our own adventures as well while we wait.

Thanks!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful and generous

Thanks ❤❤

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! :)

Hi 👋 Brenton and Wavey

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Hi Greg! :)

Enjoyed another one Brent. Enjoyed that loud Beagle too.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting up with both of us ;)

A penny saved

WELCOME BACK !

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ;)

I would love to do what you're doing one day. Thanks for taking us along!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

You absolutely can. The channel motto is "if we can do it, so can you." ;)

I believe it’s illegal to have shrimp without old bay in most of the south. Better get some before they find out 👀 😂

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Is that the coast guard rushing up on us again? ;) lol

Most people are like me you have to remind them to like and share

I enjoyed the video. Brenton and wavy

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad! :)

Another great episode. Hope to make the trip from Apalachicola to Crystal River with my daughter someday. You gave us some insight much needed. Thanks.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

A beautiful stretch right there

I enjoy your videos, brother! Have been watching off and on with an unregistered smart TV and decided I had better do the right thing and subscribe. The idea of doing the Loop is al new to me, and I like it a lot. It has become a dream. I also ride, enjoy my dog, and love Jesus!

@backwatersandbackroads

Ай бұрын

Thank you! For finding us ;) Jesus will guide us if you put in the work to know him. I keep realizing this more and more

@nunya9555

Ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Truth. It takes work for any relationship to work

You're a Cool Captain 😎 👌 Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Stay Free and Safe Travels 😀 🙏

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Hello Ireland! I visited once years ago and loved it. Would go back in a minute.

So many comments on each of your videos and so many replies from you to almost all of them! Kudos! Love those videos. Keep 'em coming!

@backwatersandbackroads

Ай бұрын

Thank you ;) I definitely try to answer questions. I read every single one

Another great video much enjoyed saving the bucks seems to just take a little effort and exercise also liked the night travels I like moving in the dark as well just in tombigbee river for now but hoping to try it in the gulf as well . I guess I just like fishing in the dark it's so peaceful. Just keep the videos coming and keep on keeping on.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Another nighttime traveller ;) awesome. Sometimes it has to be done. Watch out for Witch Creek at night on the Tombigbee there ;)

My time to relax with the shanty boat crew 😊

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Hi Greta! ;) Wavey says howlllll-dy! :)

@gretarobinson1142

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads ❤️

Glad you stopped when you did I've run that river several times and yes it can be tricky even in day light

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

It's literally dropped out from under us. No way anyone could get up it. We got lucky

Mid February, March, April, May, June…by now you must have crossed your wake, as loopers say…looking forward to viewing the rest of the adventure, congratulations

Those older bay liners are very, very very quality. They’re the same as Meridian.

Wow, shrimp and steak!? Great food episode on this one. I've been cooking Brenton style potatoes in my fry pan now. Thanks for the cooking tips amigo.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely;) a member and friend here on the channel got me trying the carnivore diet right now. So far so good ;)

@kirkdesmond

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I know you’re not a cooking channel but it’s kinda neat when you share those aspects of the journey. Thank you.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

@@kirkdesmond Thank you for that helpful feedback. I'll start including it more ;)

@IntheBlood67

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Be careful as those BM's can be like Labor for a women in Birth pangs. I survived the Atkin's Diet, I speak from experience!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

@IntheBlood67 ouch! I promise not to include those in future videos ;) lol

Great video brother

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir ;)

Steinhatchee got hammered by that hurricane recently.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Yes it did. Still some damage around too

Nothin’ to worry about!❤

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

You got it;)

You're an inspiration brother. I've been watching your channel since the first shanty beagle adventure. I've got four children I've been trying to guide through high school, our youngest has two years left so... no reason not to start building my shantyboat. demolition starts tomorrow. Godspeed and thanks for all the effort that goes into these videos and thanks for the inspiration!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for being a member of the channel. Its very helpful and motivates me.

@jessieknalls6915

Ай бұрын

This is the only channel on KZread that I am a member of. I can tell you put in the effort so I figure it's worth trying to help you out a little

@backwatersandbackroads

Ай бұрын

@jessieknalls6915 it's very helpful and thank you. That's an honor

Buy some cocktail sauce. Boil until orange chill then peel and eat.

Steinhatchee - looks like another Florida paradise.... treats for Wavey! Giggles . you're get chubby. Love the graphic at 6:16. Ben was way cool.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

It's not far from you buddy. A good weekend adventure;)

February 14 farther behind than i thought

One of my favorite podcasts to listen to while doing my retired guy part time jobs is “The way I hear it” By Mike Rowe. He interviews the most amazing people.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

He's a very straight shooter fella isn't he?

@justmike1529

2 ай бұрын

Yes. Really enjoyed his no BS interviews.

Wavey makings friend’s and influencing people! 😂

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

She's a chicken magnet ;)

Another great video of this awesome adventure man Im just a bit jealous 😂 take care 👍✌️

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Your new boat is absolutely awesome buddy ;) I'm just blown away by how fast you built it and how well it looks.

@GJCAMPING

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads thanks man still a lot to do but it’s usable now the will get done a little at a time👍

I did a lot of research on the Portland Pudgy, which I never even HEARD of until I saw your videos, LOL. What a wonderful little boat. Glad you are back!!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Hi Lisa ;) they are a little too pricy I think. We got a steal on this one. A couple bought a sailboat and it came with it. They didn't like it and sold it for a really low price. They're a bit heavy, and slow...but very stable. If you don't mind slow, they're a great dink

@LisaHouserman

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I'll probably stick to my rarely used kayak lol. My hobby these days is basically donkeys and mules. Although I live in a resort town which is located on a natural lake so there's plenty of boating opportunities I'm just a couple miles out of town

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

@@LisaHouserman sounds really nice ;)

@IntheBlood67

2 ай бұрын

@@LisaHouserman I love Mules also! They were the animal of choice for many Mountain Men of Note! Missouri Mules for Big Men!

I think I would put the lights on a pole at the very front or on the railing so you are not blinded by the backwash light of stuff on the deck. Say like bow-fish lighting.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Good idea

another cool video...Thanks

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it ;)

OMG i just realized your from Minnesota, super kool. I'm from McGregor MN

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I pass through there all the time on my way back and forth from the UP to Brainerd

nice one. lots of lively bull sharks all in those waters. because they are shallow people do a lot of wading fishing long the coast and they often tie both their bait and their catch to themselves by a short tether. and yes, not infrequently the obvious thing happens.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

They get attacked??

@ironichumorist

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads occasionally so. its not often but it happens.

I listen the Shawn Ryan Show mostly or Billy Carson’s Forbidden Knowledge!!!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'll looks those up. Thank you!

With the battery, you can put the auto bilge in there too, man! In the Portland..little pudge

As soon as the shrimp turn pink, or orange, they are done.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I probably over cooked them. Still tasted great.

Love your Videos! Thank you for sharing! I wish I could find a Hull like yours for a reasonable price! I'd be so out on the water!!!! Safe travels my Brother!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I think they're around. Lousiana seems to have a lot of this kind of stuff

@Willie_MN

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads THANK YOU for your reply! How did you go about getting yours? Craigslist? Boat Trader? or??? I'm in MN.....

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

@user-pc7pc8yb3n I found the barge on Facebook Marketplace about 4 years ago, right before prices started surging for everything. I know of spme trailerable houseboats for sale right now and can send you in their direction. Where in Minnesota?

@Willie_MN

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads THANK YOU for your reply! I'm in a Burb just south east of "The Cities". The other wild card is I have a 1st gen Toyota Tundra for a tow vehicle.... and I gotta sell a 1976 Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster (needs some work) 1st. I'm disabled and on a limited income. Trying to figure out how to make this dream a reality. Safe travels my Brother!

Move your light to the front rails in front of the scooter. The scooter being white is blinding your vision. You had me worried for you with no lights on at night. Your braver than me. Happy travels dude 😎

@billybell5286

2 ай бұрын

I agree

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to work on the lighting for sure.

@billybell5286

2 ай бұрын

Hey Billy Bob that's what I have been called since I was in jr high school. Hated it until I realized the more I hated it the more they did it.

@BillyBob-uc9zp

2 ай бұрын

@@billybell5286 The older you get the more you'll get to realise it don't matter what other people think. Helping others is helping yourself is the long and short of it really Billy. Smile on brother 😎

@BillyBob-uc9zp

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads A rack on the back with a fold down ramp each side would be ideal. It'd lift the nose and dig the motor lower for better forward motion or fuel use. I've lived on boats for 16 years and have been a professional marine engineer for some of the time for a hire boat company here in the uk. Outboards are juicey things and fuel ain't cheap. You could probably get twice the mileage out you fuel if you buy George Wiseman's Double Mileage Guaranteed pdf. Then adjust the outboard accordingly. I tried his recommendations on a honda generator and get triple hours to what i was getting. A clever fella for sure. I love watching your videos. Happy travels 😎 Happy travels

I can't recommend any podcasts, but in the spirit of Valentine's Day I can recommend some good Nicholas Sparks books. 🤣 Beautiful sunsets again. Keep them coming.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

The Notebook is forbidden viewing for men ;)

@deannawood7522

2 ай бұрын

@backwatersandbackroads ok then The Best of Me it is for your next movie on Wake Me Knot. Wavey would like it.😉

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

@deannawood7522 I never hear from you two anymore, so figured that was the end of that.

One of my favorite live stream channels is The Ride Along Gang. He is a over the road trucker that chats while he drives every day), pretty cool. You and Bobby would get along real well, check him out.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Man, do I remember how the "No-see-um's" and these pinkish gnats used to tear us up during summer refits at the Power Plant in Crystal River!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I would never spend a summer in Florida buddy

@IntheBlood67

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads As long as they do not mate with Black flies, Civiization is safe fer now!

If you like seafood. You might think about getting a folding crab trap for catching blue crabs. Did you get hooked on a tourist trap in Tarpon? One of the sponge boat tours? Enjoy the Gulf.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I do have a crab pot, but we didn't bring it for this adventure. It's not a folding one, thatsa. Good idea

Consider using Navionics Autoroute. Especially at night

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I'll look into that. Thanks.

Always enjoy the video adventures. Anyone's guess who gets to call the shots aboard ship. My money is on Captain B.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I do what the beagle tells me. Is it strange that I can understand her screams? ;)

@ratawai

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I'm not surprised. Better quit "You ain't nothing but a hound dog" reveille. Bagpipes?

Love it man!! Yea I have always loved catamarans…I watch a few on you tube..of course not as cool as your channel

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

No one is and shouldn't even try ;) The Beagle is undefeated ;)

@erikyoutube5692

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Right on man! Right on!!

Gotta get some fresh garlic in those shrimp next time and a baguette....to dip into the delicious garlic butter!!!!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Oh man...time to find some shrimp again. Maybe I can get a shrimp boat to run into us ;)

@novathedog5743

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I spent some time in Cedar Key and loved it. You can get shrimp there easily. Love your channel!!

Now all I can think about is fresh shrimp.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I could eat it several times a week;) we got more in SC

When you come up the icb on the return trip by Hilton head island South Carolina I would sure like to meet you an wavy there is a public dock right before the bridge that comes from mainland to the island.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

That would be nice. We are already in Oriental, NC. Where are you in relation?

We r v fulltime, but you are living free, I wish would agree to this>

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

RV'ing the right way is pretty darn free too ;)

Lucky bastard those shrimp look so good

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

They were so tasty! And cheap if you buy them from the local shops in the area. Same with SC/NC and Georgia

Electric motor on the Portland..nice

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah;)

Shrimp are better with a bit of old bay seasoning and a pinch of salt. Best to remove shell before frying. Be sure to not overcook.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I did remove the shells. I'll try the rest next batch. Thanks! :)

Cap you living like a king fresh shrimp for supper and a man size steak for lunch, but hey you got to keep your second mate happy keep the video coming.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Meat! Is where it's at. Top of the food chain ;)

Get a 115hp.....lol. The beagle said there's no replacement for displacement. lol

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Won't fit buddy. And more fuel means carrying more fuel

8:42 o man dont rinse in that water. Oils ect

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

I worry a bit, but no choice really.

😎

Good old Ben Franklin..hey that picture of him made me laugh”

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

"He's a toker and a smoker..." :)

@erikyoutube5692

2 ай бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads you Joker..lol Steve Miller man

Podcast/show suggestions. 1) Steve Deace(God and conservative world view) 2) Vice Grip Garage (old car revivals) 3) C&Rsenal (Old Gun History)

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I haven't come across those yet.

👍

If you're a wrestling fan Dutch Mantell is pretty good

Thanks for the video. So this was from back in February?

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Hi Karen, yeap...Valentine's Day ;)

Lets keep this accurate, IT'S ALL ABOUT WAVEY! lol No agenda podcast, live Thursdays and Sundays. I know you will like it!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

That's one of mine too ;) good one.

Steinhatchee.....scallop land

Hey there, don't know where you are at right now. Make contact with me when you get to St. Augustine and let's grab dinner.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 ай бұрын

Howdy. We are past St. Augustine now. One of my favorite places in Florida

Id rather use the shrimp as bait to catch regular fish