I love 'Budget Travels', and the most expensive part of traveling is the hotels/motels. If you can avoid having to pay for a place to sleep you cut the cost of your trip by 50% to 75%. A boat is a great way to travel and have a place to sleep every night, but there are not many nice museums and other attractions by the waterway, so that's why I prefer to travel using a small SUV (RAV4) and simply sleep in the back with the rear seats folded down. At night you just go to a nearby truck stop or Walmart parking lot and you sleep there for free.
Just an idea. Notice this on The Shanty Beagle helm seat. 2 pieces of driftwood and 2 hinges would make an easy wall mounted. folding helm seat. There if you want it gone if you don’t. If you leave it as a plank it would be as comfortable as bleachers at a little league game. Estimated sit time about an hour and a half tops. Keep bringing us on your amazing adventures.
Nice update video, the pontoon railing and panels totally changed the look of the barge. Looks good and may keep you drier in a blow. Interior is really coming together. Looking forward to your big Beagle Barge adventure.
I'll be watching for you to float by Oquawka Illinois where I live .it's south of Davenport about 50 miles by water , about 30 miles south of Muscatine Iowa
So glad to hear you’re going to do another Mississippi River run again. That is how I found you years ago, was because of your first beagle barge Mississippi River trip. Can’t wait to follow along.
Hi Breton! Just a quick comment that i love your videos. I have either been doing similar trips as your recent car caming trip or in the past have done boating trips and motorcyle tours .The introduction of the low budget steath way of travel has made my retirement on a Canadian pension much more fun and above all possible. Looking forward to watching you and Waveys slow float south on the beagle barge this winter! Tyler
Thank you Tyler. It really doesn't take much money to explore (as it sounds like you know) I often spend less while out in the world than I do at home. That said, i better find a new money making gig in the future. They all run their course eventually
Thank you Brenton, for putting out the videos. I really enjoy them. Those doors are going to be the bane of your existence. There has to be youtube videos out there showing you ways of making doors and installing them. Keep the Vagabond. It's a cool boat. Good luck with everything.
Thank you Tom. Those doors have been haunting me for 2 years now! But I have no choice. Thought I had somw help from an expert, but didn't happen. Definitely keeping the Vagabond
Love the boat and your travels. On the fish cleaning: I would keep the mess out back with a water wash down station. Toss the trimmings right back to the fish. No need to bring the mess inside that great area. On the Diesel heater: I would think out back would be best considering the exhaust fumes. Boat on the hook always weather vanes into the wind. Heater up front might put you to sleep. Something to consider. Safe travels to you and the pup.
All good thoughts. I want to keep any heat source far away from fuel tanks in back if possible. I'll eventually be putting aluminum pods under the fan tail whwee the fuel will go. That will open up space back there.
PS on another note, I just checked to see if the newspaper still had my columns online. The website is bare bones these days and there are no columns or articles written by anyone left on the site. You had asked a bit ago so I thought I'd better check.
Nice job with Wavys house! When I first saw the little fish cleaning space I thought that was going to be the cassette toilet area also known as the head! ( For the creature comforts you were talking about doing.) Looks like a sturdy winter home!
Thank you. Yeah...that back area would be the logical place to do one's business. Since it's always just me and the Beagle, that can be done more/less anywhere. A "luggable luu" as they call them combined with sanitation bags gets the job done easy peezee. Add a female to the crew...well forget it, I'd have to start over and add 50k to the budget :) lol
Another interesting video. Love what you did to the barge, you really could just live on that. Keep up the great stuff, you are a must watch every time you pop up. Thank you for this content.
My wife and I had dreams of buying a trawler cat and doing the loop and living on it after. We are know longer together and based off finances that dream died when we split. Your channel and the way you are doing this has brought it back to life. Thank you for that!
Hey my man, I understand. However, blessings come in strange ways sometimes. This stuff is wayyyyy easier as a single dude. Sorry the rest of the stuff sucks though. A lot of it does get better not that my opinion matters. Anyhow, grow a beard, relearn the guitar, and start working on the pontoon dude.
Wow came across your channel because I also have a Tdub, anyway on fourth video now and I got to say I love all your videos. I also love riding, boating, fishing and have a strange infatuation with campers😁. Never slept in one but would love to, the things you build and do is just fantastic.
This is such an awesome build. I love how you creatively used the space (which seems quite large to me) and the budget solutions are fantastic. The fish cleaning area is my favorite. Can't wait to see what you do with that. It is the swiss army knife of boats! Bravo look forward to more updates as you get to it. Cheers and safe travels!
Well, if you put little snit where those bolts are on your boards anyways hi the boats at the same time measure how far up you have to go and make a little channel inside the board to cover the boards watching from Southern Alberta Canada
Cause saltwater eats up metal bolts without doing that process procedure the majority.! Of times in boat repairs and usage to. Being your saying all of that yeah. I highly recommend for that.
I don't mean to sound preachey just want to add random thoughts they may or may not be helpful. You've done a great job we thought out and it looks very comfy and solid
One of the awesome things about shanty boats I've found Dave, you have all the time in the world to dial them in as you go along. I'll have that luxury this winter with solar power and tools on board. The trip will show what works and doesn't, and I can just stop somewhere and address it.
My sister told mee about your channel and I have really enjoyed watching your videos. My dog and I live not far from your home waters, just down the road in Bessemer. We wish you luck on your loop trip!
Oh yes. Bessemer ;) I pass through it all the time. I had a friend there years ago (Ray Crenna) he was quite the character. Opera singer. Actor. Born and raised there, but left as a young man, returned to his boyhood home after his mother died I believe. Just across from the park on the road up to BRH. He died too young. Thanks for finding us
Hi Brandon Very nice Thank you for your videos Inspiration,entertaining and yes I’m just a blue collar worker living in a small town that enjoys being out on a boat Maybe we’ll see you up here in Canada
I use to go to Canada all the time. Love it up there....especially the maritimes. Thank you for finding my little channel. This fall and winter are going to be awesome
I have been following you and enjoying your journey. Please give me your thoughts: one of the smartest things you did was to build the floor place below the top level of the boat. You avoid a lot of top-heavy problems while voting having said that what are your thoughts on building the same thing on top of a pontoon boat, I worry about the top heaviness.
3:00 probably a bit late for this response but id leave the bottom uncaulked to allow any water that gets behind there to drain out easily. Or maybe leave gaps in the caulk if you think it needs to be caulked at the bottom of the trim piece against the hull. Sometimes if you caulk the bottom of exterior trim it will hold water in behind the trim
@@backwatersandbackroads Yes. I'm not sure if you would call it a shanty. It is a GT27. I am basically following this families build: th-cam.com/video/-lI4R1lkbDw/w-d-xo.html
15:06 I really like what you've done and i hope you won't be offended if i explain how you could take this shelf up a notch. I do a lot of finish carpentry, and I am only trying to help... I really dont see anything wrong, though. I just caught this and thought I'd try and help if i can. The driftwood piece by the milk crates is really cool looking...if you had attached that piece of driftwood onto the front of the shelf and lowered it enough to cover the shelf supports on the sides, it would result in a nice clean look. Also it would hide whatever light you might install under there. You could still notch the driftwood like you did, but the notches wouldnt need to be as deep. Such a simple thing really makes a big difference in the appearance. I love this boat you have....itd be a perfect setup for the sandbar i like. Hope you're having a great trip
I think I understand what you're explaining. That would look and function better. Sometimes this winter I'll be working on stuff like that again. Thanks for the advice
Your videos are great my friend hoping to meet you some day if your ever by ludington visiting Wayne I'm just up the road I grew up with Wayne great guy. I was so close to catching up with you in Florida we go down in Mach every year and stay in Flagler estates uncle Pete's place Wayne know pete also keep living the great life 🙋
Been sick today so ended up watching the entire build playlist today. Where is the video showing/explaining why you switched from wood stove to propane?
Hi Hakeem, sorry to hear you're sick. Woodstove: I wish I had installed it. Driftwood lying around all the beaches for the taking. I plan on having 3 firms if heat in here. Diesel, propane and wood. The propane was the easiest to install and I was running out of time. In Hannibal, Missouri today. Continuing south tomorrow. Ep:7 also tomorrow. Feel better
I cant wait to follow you down the mississippi. And your attitude about how fast is perfect. How do you come up with so much free time and where's home base?
Thank you for finding our little channel. I can't wait either. Still a lot of work to do, but I'll get there. Homebase: the UP of Michigan and Brainerd, Mn
Those showing on the outside needs to be.,or should've been through bolts with nylon plastic medium thin washers that protects the wood.,an helps protect the bolts from rusting when you dip the bolts in epoxy and fully cured. Along with spilt washers. Also known as locking washers to.,an some lylon nylon thread locking nuts. With some chalking tube fourm of silicone sealant sealer for each bolt holes.,or marine boat sealant.,or flex seal.,or dollar general Store spray can flexible sealer spray with plastic straw to spray into those holes with.
The barge keeps getting better and better. All bases are getting covered....except for them doors lol. Looking foward to watching the fall trip. Are ya going to take a scoot with ya? Have fun and be safe bud!!
Looks cozy Brento, good work!!! I found some 10"x 3/4" double sided velcro strips and use them to hold my oars up on the ceiling of my boat. They are beige, butI was thinking something the same idea would work well to hild up your curtains. The rope works but you will get tired of tieing each one after some time, The velcro just straps instantly over my oar handle and with it sticking to the back side, it fasens instantly (in three spots for ten foot heavy oars)! Hope your leg gets better soon, you are soon ready to go! Enjoy/BestRoy
Hi Roy ;) the velcro is a good idea. I've used it before to hold gates open and what have you. You're right that it gets old quick tying the ropes. I also want to put fishing pole holders up on the ceiling to keep the poles out of the way. Shoot...maybe I need some oars too! :) or "sweeps" as the Hubbards called them. We are getting close, and for the first time I'm looking forward to winter:) Thanks for your thoughts Roy.
@@backwatersandbackroads For my rods stored on the ceiling, I used a length of nylon 3/4" strap screwed to a beam, in several spots to wave the strapping (put as many waves as rods) so the rods handles slide into these loops and then a short pc of velcrow to secur the rod 2/3rds down the rod for each! I'll try to get a picto you although I'm sure you know what you're doing when it comes to fishing rod holders!!!...BestRoy
@@roydesignedthat I'd like to see how you did that Roy. I can kind of envision it. I'm also debating the wood stove idea. You're the only one I've seen do it on a small shanty style boat.
Hey dont know how much experience you have on Flat bottoms but they can be a handful with a single engine, also you may wanna consider making sure the front is watertight cause if you get rough water and its coming over your living quarters will be like a swimming pool. I also am in the design of my Looping boat I was gonna uas a Pontoon but have decide to turn my 21 ft cuddy into a Tiny Yacht Im so looking forward to taking trip like you do thanks it motivates me
Hi Stan, I hear you on getting water inside. With the front door closed, it won't get inside ) unless we're talking force 10 waves) this hull tracks great ams straight. Tested it many times during the build process. The Vagabond on the other hand....don't you dare tale your hand off the wheel;) would like to see your build...sounds awesome.
The book an island to oneself! I have that book that was the first book I brought after my house fire. I really loved it. It was a shame that the guy died after his third term on the island.
Hello, glad "you got Jesus" Nice work really enjoyed the video.. have several safety suggestions: use conduit for your wiring exposed in boat not just wire staples. Also make your table legs wider so it doesn't fall over.. Make sure you put cut off breakers between your solar panels and your solar charge controller and between your inverter and your batteries.
Yeah, so many people that build homemade solar systems don’t include the cut offs you want to be able to disconnect your solar panel and your inverter so that you can work on them you notice when you connect the batteries up to the inverter that the terminals spark? In a boat that could be an explosion. thanks for answering my comment. You don’t see that too Often Godspeed in your adventures have fun.
Great interiors, love the use of driftwood and the different tones. I was going to comment on balance because I see the watermark on side of the hull and it looks like close to half down at the back but you did mention that you are keeping and eye to that. There was a high end sports yacht brand that installed 2 bilge pumps at the back of the hull side by side, one 1200 and one 3500 gpm, the switch that activated the small one goes on the bottom of the hull, the other switch about 7 inch higher, if you are getting floded the second kicks in and if you are sleeping the noise of both pumps running is going to alert. Your front cleats are covered from outside access, are you taking the TW or the scooter on that trip?.
Ok just one more idea. In the possible fish cleaning area …… sheet metal the base work in a drain use a old fuel transfer pump from an old barrel with a pickup tube thru the floor to under the boat. A mini version of what you have seen on dozens of docks.
@@backwatersandbackroads Oops sent it too soon. As I was saying a dedicated place outside and a pump of some sort Would sure make the job easier. Much easier than wrestling around a cutting board and throwing a bucket over the side to get some water to rinse everything off. And by the way, you were the one that mentioned the indoor fish cleaning station. 😆
I've been following you for a week or so, just subscribed. You are doing exactly what I've wanted to do since I was young, so I will live vicariously thru your videos, if you don't mind. Are there videos that give the basis for your channel, how you got started, why now, how do you finance this project, etc?
Hi Glenn. Welcome. Glad you found us. I started in around 2015. Saw a fella here on YT named "Wayne's Diaries" (still has a channel) he did this epic shanty boat adventure and I was hooked. He lives in lower Michigan, I visited him and became friends. I've slowly been learning sticks and style stuff to get to where we are now. I use a galaxy s20. I used an ancient galaxy s7 for 5 years before this. And a free app. I made a video showing folks how to make videos if you look back on my channel about a year. --Brenton and Wavey
A couple of thoughts . Cover the butt ends of wood on the exterior woth epoxy to keep moisture from wicking up. Next for the horizontal trim use a composite material for the same reason that area is going to be exposed to a lot of water. Take the same epoxy and cover your fish cleaning statio make for a .uch easier clean up. Do not put your diesel heater on the outside exposed to the water and weather. Doors stro g outswing metal woth windows
Hi Dave, I'm trying to envision what you're suggesting, I guess I don't have a reference point. Apoxy like you see on a bar table sometimes with knick knacks in it?
I’m curious how you find good boat deals. Have you ever made a video about that? I’m one of the people that watches all of your videos. Unfortunately TH-cam doesn’t show me all of your videos and I have to periodically check your channels for videos I have missed.
Yes, I've seen your handle here for a long time. Thank you! Boats: I guess I just spend a lot of time looking around online, and I do occasionally come across even while out on adventures. The really good deals on the trailerable cabin boats are done or rare now. 5 or 10 years ago was the golden age
I just learned about "The Great Loop" and it seems like the quintessential American adventure. I hope you have a blast. Edit: I commented before I even got a minute in and now I want to add to my comment. 😂 I think it is hilarious that you have all those kitty litter buckets and that immediately made me realize, you don't have a woman currently. Reason being, you can find all kinds of wonderful containers that are actually meant for food by going to Walmart, The Container Store, Amazon. A million places really but hey, for a solo guy, you are doing an awesome job. I don't say this as an insult, it's just funny because a woman would probably never reuse a kitty litter bucket for food storage but hey, necessity is the mother of invention. Maybe you will meet your next lady friend on your adventures. 😉 Anyways, your dogga-doo is too cute for words and I am going to watch the rest of the video. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, welcome! I didn't know that about food containers. You're right that I'm sort of hardwired to reuse stuff and rarely think about buying (new) something already designed to solve the issue. Now if you ever see me using a kitty litter container that had USED litter in it...worry! Lol. Woman: it's gonna (obviously) take an unconventional lady to want to hook up with me ;) if she's out there, I'll probably find her on the rivers somewhere;) Thanks for finding our little channel. Wavey is the star, I'm just the host ;) stay tuned
Where can I buy a used barge. I am looking to build a boat like what you have. I’m 65 and on social security which is not much. I am a Christian and looking for a simple life sharing Gods word. Thanks. I live in Texas.
@jeffashlock3360 a barge hull seems to be hard to find. A big pontoon or tritoon is muck easier and common. Email me, we can talk more. bnetz95959@yahoo.com
Howdy. I can guess, from floor to roof peak. 10'ish feet? 9.5? Low. We can slip under stuff most can't. I don't think we need more watts unless we try a e-outboard
A little idea, wood dowels for your curtains that you have rolled up. Screwed to the bottom edge would make curtains hang straighter and make them easier to roll up. 🤔👌❤?!!!!
@backwatersandbackroads - I don't know if your friend that does metal work might do it or not. Maybe if he could make a tube rail that would run bow to stern to stand off side enough to protect your gutter and mainly the side of your house boat against docks and locks, making it not necessarily a thing that would need rubber bumpers. Also, when you are in a lock, use your motor to push stern against the side of the lock wall ( in idle) while you tie to movable up down slides at bow. This way, you keep your vessel against the wall without having to tie stern to it.🧜♂️
We're looking for a loop boat ourselves and wondered if a houseboat/toon style houseboat was doable. Is this the actual rig you're planning on using? Looks like it would be comfortable for the long haul, just wondering about bigger water like the great lakes
Howdy. Folks have done the entire great loop on houseboats. I did the rivers side (lake Michigan to Carrabelle, Florida) with a 26-foot trailerable houseboat (here on my channel. 2018). There are a few places that definitely require planning and picking the right days to cross. Once on the great lakes again (assuming you're going counter clockwise?), that gets tricky, too. I plan to find out. Please stay tuned. :)
I love 'Budget Travels', and the most expensive part of traveling is the hotels/motels. If you can avoid having to pay for a place to sleep you cut the cost of your trip by 50% to 75%. A boat is a great way to travel and have a place to sleep every night, but there are not many nice museums and other attractions by the waterway, so that's why I prefer to travel using a small SUV (RAV4) and simply sleep in the back with the rear seats folded down. At night you just go to a nearby truck stop or Walmart parking lot and you sleep there for free.
I do the same. I call it "the metal tent" mine is a Scion Xb
Wow!, you've been busy, looks awesome!
You are getting a lot done. Safe travels!
Just an idea. Notice this on The Shanty Beagle helm seat. 2 pieces of driftwood and 2 hinges would make an easy wall mounted. folding helm seat.
There if you want it gone if you don’t. If you leave it as a plank it would be as comfortable as bleachers at a little league game. Estimated sit time about an hour and a half tops.
Keep bringing us on your amazing adventures.
Great idea! ;) or a McDonald's seat. Don't get too comfortable
Not dying Brenton, not at all. I'm inspired brother.
Following your adventure. Great job!
Nice update video, the pontoon railing and panels totally changed the look of the barge. Looks good and may keep you drier in a blow. Interior is really coming together. Looking forward to your big Beagle Barge adventure.
Any bath? Be nice to have a bath like a B class Rv
Awesome. This means you will pass by Hannibal mo someday. I'd love to show you Mark Twain lake when you pass by.
Looks Awesome!!
ALRIGHT!! Sorry I over slept. I could have seen this sooner!!!! WAVEY!!
Looking Good !!!
Yes!!!!!!!
I'll be watching for you to float by Oquawka Illinois where I live .it's south of Davenport about 50 miles by water , about 30 miles south of Muscatine Iowa
Looks awesome! Im excited to watch your beagle barge river adventure. The shanty beagle adventure is the best series I’ve ever seen on TH-cam.
I had no idea what I was doing back on that trip. This one will be 10 times better. Thanks for sticking around. I'm very excited to make this trip.
It is coming along nicely.
It looks great 👍 👌 😀
So glad to hear you’re going to do another Mississippi River run again. That is how I found you years ago, was because of your first beagle barge Mississippi River trip. Can’t wait to follow along.
Hi Breton! Just a quick comment that i love your videos. I have either been doing similar trips as your recent car caming trip or in the past have done boating trips and motorcyle tours .The introduction of the low budget steath way of travel has made my retirement on a Canadian pension much more fun and above all possible. Looking forward to watching you and Waveys slow float south on the beagle barge this winter! Tyler
Thank you Tyler. It really doesn't take much money to explore (as it sounds like you know) I often spend less while out in the world than I do at home. That said, i better find a new money making gig in the future. They all run their course eventually
Just my opinion brother, those curtains are perfect man. The whole thing is perfect. And really ready for a full send. Give er hell.
Great job 👍
yes you do thank you keep them going
Thank you Brenton, for putting out the videos. I really enjoy them. Those doors are going to be the bane of your existence. There has to be youtube videos out there showing you ways of making doors and installing them. Keep the Vagabond. It's a cool boat. Good luck with everything.
Thank you Tom. Those doors have been haunting me for 2 years now! But I have no choice. Thought I had somw help from an expert, but didn't happen. Definitely keeping the Vagabond
Living the dream there safe travels. Can't wait to see your adventures
Pickle buckets are great for storage, they have a rubber seal to hold liquids if necessary. But I do like the shape of those buckets.
Enjoyed the tour. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Beagle Barge is looking great!!
Especially love what you did with the drift wood and rope.
Awesome!!
Can't wait to see it on the water.
Thank you! Stay tuned;)
That's good I can't wait to see you two do the great loop I'll be waiting for that
Love the boat and your travels. On the fish cleaning: I would keep the mess out back with a water wash down station. Toss the trimmings right back to the fish. No need to bring the mess inside that great area. On the Diesel heater: I would think out back would be best considering the exhaust fumes. Boat on the hook always weather vanes into the wind. Heater up front might put you to sleep. Something to consider. Safe travels to you and the pup.
All good thoughts. I want to keep any heat source far away from fuel tanks in back if possible. I'll eventually be putting aluminum pods under the fan tail whwee the fuel will go. That will open up space back there.
It looks really good! You will be more comfortable and Wavy approves the changes!
Cabin on the water;) more than I deserve buddy
Your Plans sound awesome can't wait to see it !
Very cozy set-up, bud!
Nice work!
Thanks for sharing, things are looking good! 🙂🇨🇦
PS on another note, I just checked to see if the newspaper still had my columns online. The website is bare bones these days and there are no columns or articles written by anyone left on the site. You had asked a bit ago so I thought I'd better check.
I've been hearing that stuff like that from the past is being memory holed...just like 1984 predicted. :(
Wow. Nice job. Making more progress than me!
I still have a shanty boat on my bucket list probably be after I finish touring the country on my motorcycle few years
Nice job with Wavys house! When I first saw the little fish cleaning space I thought that was going to be the cassette toilet area also known as the head! ( For the creature comforts you were talking about doing.) Looks like a sturdy winter home!
Thank you. Yeah...that back area would be the logical place to do one's business. Since it's always just me and the Beagle, that can be done more/less anywhere. A "luggable luu" as they call them combined with sanitation bags gets the job done easy peezee. Add a female to the crew...well forget it, I'd have to start over and add 50k to the budget :) lol
50 grand is just the beginning!
I always like the bow to be a v shape,rather than a punt shape ,still a nice house boat on wheels for you and your mutt good video,from down under.
Looking forward to the trip. You've done a great job getting everything just the way you want it.
Another interesting video. Love what you did to the barge, you really could just live on that. Keep up the great stuff, you are a must watch every time you pop up. Thank you for this content.
It's like a tiny house on the water ;) I should just sell everything and make it my home
My wife and I had dreams of buying a trawler cat and doing the loop and living on it after. We are know longer together and based off finances that dream died when we split. Your channel and the way you are doing this has brought it back to life. Thank you for that!
Oh, it is totally doable and even easier solo with your dog. I doubt we will spend 5k in 8 months. Please keep watching and I'll prove it ;)
Hey my man, I understand. However, blessings come in strange ways sometimes. This stuff is wayyyyy easier as a single dude. Sorry the rest of the stuff sucks though. A lot of it does get better not that my opinion matters. Anyhow, grow a beard, relearn the guitar, and start working on the pontoon dude.
@jerbear7952 why is living free easier as a single man? Hhhhmmmm....interesting;)
Wow came across your channel because I also have a Tdub, anyway on fourth video now and I got to say I love all your videos. I also love riding, boating, fishing and have a strange infatuation with campers😁. Never slept in one but would love to, the things you build and do is just fantastic.
That really looks good I would be proud to have a boat like that.
This is such an awesome build. I love how you creatively used the space (which seems quite large to me) and the budget solutions are fantastic. The fish cleaning area is my favorite. Can't wait to see what you do with that. It is the swiss army knife of boats! Bravo look forward to more updates as you get to it. Cheers and safe travels!
Thank you for your kind encouragements ;) I'm excited for fall ans winter...that's rare!
The bow.
Good work on the Barge! Looking forward to the river series this fall!
Thank you! I'm excited to leave already;) it's been too hot this summer. Even up here.
Your a nice person and down to earth
Wow. Thanks. ;) though like what James Taylor use to say to his fans when they yelled "we love you!" He'd reply "it helps not to know me." :)
Looks awesome! I want one!
Boat is looking great 😊
Thank you;)
hell yes. Any idea of when you plan to start your float. And I hope for at least two videos a week as long as your traveling.
Leaving late September. At least 1 episode a week. Probably two ;) thanks for being interested! ;)
Well, if you put little snit where those bolts are on your boards anyways hi the boats at the same time measure how far up you have to go and make a little channel inside the board to cover the boards watching from Southern Alberta Canada
looking good !!!
Cause saltwater eats up metal bolts without doing that process procedure the majority.! Of times in boat repairs and usage to. Being your saying all of that yeah. I highly recommend for that.
Looking good! Enjoyed the update.
Thank you;) getting close.
I just found your channel, This is just too cool. Have wanted to do the great loop but this is even better. love it
Welcome! I'm glad you found us. ;)
Maybe you could add a magnet to hold the metal candle can in place for safety
Its screwed into the wooden shelf holder. You think beyond that? I know I should mind the curtain nearby too.
I don't mean to sound preachey just want to add random thoughts they may or may not be helpful.
You've done a great job we thought out and it looks very comfy and solid
One of the awesome things about shanty boats I've found Dave, you have all the time in the world to dial them in as you go along. I'll have that luxury this winter with solar power and tools on board. The trip will show what works and doesn't, and I can just stop somewhere and address it.
My sister told mee about your channel and I have really enjoyed watching your videos. My dog and I live not far from your home waters, just down the road in Bessemer. We wish you luck on your loop trip!
Oh yes. Bessemer ;) I pass through it all the time. I had a friend there years ago (Ray Crenna) he was quite the character. Opera singer. Actor. Born and raised there, but left as a young man, returned to his boyhood home after his mother died I believe. Just across from the park on the road up to BRH. He died too young. Thanks for finding us
Great job You are doing..
Thank you Mary ;) this fall and winter will be so much fun and I'm going to hit it out of the park with quality videos. Stay tuned
Hi Brandon
Very nice
Thank you for your videos
Inspiration,entertaining and yes I’m just a blue collar worker living in a small town that enjoys being out on a boat
Maybe we’ll see you up here in Canada
I use to go to Canada all the time. Love it up there....especially the maritimes. Thank you for finding my little channel. This fall and winter are going to be awesome
I have been following you and enjoying your journey. Please give me your thoughts: one of the smartest things you did was to build the floor place below the top level of the boat. You avoid a lot of top-heavy problems while voting having said that what are your thoughts on building the same thing on top of a pontoon boat, I worry about the top heaviness.
3:00 probably a bit late for this response but id leave the bottom uncaulked to allow any water that gets behind there to drain out easily. Or maybe leave gaps in the caulk if you think it needs to be caulked at the bottom of the trim piece against the hull. Sometimes if you caulk the bottom of exterior trim it will hold water in behind the trim
I ended up not caulking the side trim for that reason.
I am glad you are doing that trip. I am planning on doing the same thing next year. Thanks for all the videos.
Are you building a shanty boat? The whole loop? I can't wait to get back out on the rivers
@@backwatersandbackroads Yes. I'm not sure if you would call it a shanty. It is a GT27. I am basically following this families build: th-cam.com/video/-lI4R1lkbDw/w-d-xo.html
looks great. good job!
Thank you sir ;)
Dang ideal rig!
15:06 I really like what you've done and i hope you won't be offended if i explain how you could take this shelf up a notch. I do a lot of finish carpentry, and I am only trying to help... I really dont see anything wrong, though. I just caught this and thought I'd try and help if i can. The driftwood piece by the milk crates is really cool looking...if you had attached that piece of driftwood onto the front of the shelf and lowered it enough to cover the shelf supports on the sides, it would result in a nice clean look. Also it would hide whatever light you might install under there. You could still notch the driftwood like you did, but the notches wouldnt need to be as deep. Such a simple thing really makes a big difference in the appearance. I love this boat you have....itd be a perfect setup for the sandbar i like. Hope you're having a great trip
I think I understand what you're explaining. That would look and function better. Sometimes this winter I'll be working on stuff like that again. Thanks for the advice
Maybe consider putting a sliding glass door instead? ( At the helm)😊
Looks great
Thanks buddy ;) this fall/winter/spring is going to be awesome
Very nice!😊
Your videos are great my friend hoping to meet you some day if your ever by ludington visiting Wayne I'm just up the road I grew up with Wayne great guy. I was so close to catching up with you in Florida we go down in Mach every year and stay in Flagler estates uncle Pete's place Wayne know pete also keep living the great life 🙋
Howdy, Ludington is a nice little town. Not a bad place to be from at all. Wayne is lucky in that regard.
Been sick today so ended up watching the entire build playlist today. Where is the video showing/explaining why you switched from wood stove to propane?
Hi Hakeem, sorry to hear you're sick. Woodstove: I wish I had installed it. Driftwood lying around all the beaches for the taking. I plan on having 3 firms if heat in here. Diesel, propane and wood. The propane was the easiest to install and I was running out of time. In Hannibal, Missouri today. Continuing south tomorrow. Ep:7 also tomorrow. Feel better
@@backwatersandbackroads thanks buddy! Stay safe and warm.
Awesome build brother that would be a nice place for man and his dog keep it in palatka or Halifax river God bless you brother give wavy gravy a hug
Thank you sir;) Q: where is the Halifax river?
@@backwatersandbackroads intercoastal but if i get one id be near Daytona or palm coast
@@jayjones6904 we're going to find out ;) this trip might take a year.
I cant wait to follow you down the mississippi. And your attitude about how fast is perfect. How do you come up with so much free time and where's home base?
Thank you for finding our little channel. I can't wait either. Still a lot of work to do, but I'll get there. Homebase: the UP of Michigan and Brainerd, Mn
Those showing on the outside needs to be.,or should've been through bolts with nylon plastic medium thin washers that protects the wood.,an helps protect the bolts from rusting when you dip the bolts in epoxy and fully cured. Along with spilt washers. Also known as locking washers to.,an some lylon nylon thread locking nuts. With some chalking tube fourm of silicone sealant sealer for each bolt holes.,or marine boat sealant.,or flex seal.,or dollar general Store spray can flexible sealer spray with plastic straw to spray into those holes with.
This is beautiful 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️
Thank you Donna ;) great loop coming up...
The barge keeps getting better and better. All bases are getting covered....except for them doors lol. Looking foward to watching the fall trip. Are ya going to take a scoot with ya? Have fun and be safe bud!!
Thanks man ;) yeap...definitely having a scooter on board. Probably just a little 49cc
awesome.
Looks cozy Brento, good work!!! I found some 10"x 3/4" double sided velcro strips and use them to hold my oars up on the ceiling of my boat. They are beige, butI was thinking something the same idea would work well to hild up your curtains. The rope works but you will get tired of tieing each one after some time, The velcro just straps instantly over my oar handle and with it sticking to the back side, it fasens instantly (in three spots for ten foot heavy oars)! Hope your leg gets better soon, you are soon ready to go! Enjoy/BestRoy
Hi Roy ;) the velcro is a good idea. I've used it before to hold gates open and what have you. You're right that it gets old quick tying the ropes. I also want to put fishing pole holders up on the ceiling to keep the poles out of the way. Shoot...maybe I need some oars too! :) or "sweeps" as the Hubbards called them. We are getting close, and for the first time I'm looking forward to winter:) Thanks for your thoughts Roy.
@@backwatersandbackroads For my rods stored on the ceiling, I used a length of nylon 3/4" strap screwed to a beam, in several spots to wave the strapping (put as many waves as rods) so the rods handles slide into these loops and then a short pc of velcrow to secur the rod 2/3rds down the rod for each! I'll try to get a picto you although I'm sure you know what you're doing when it comes to fishing rod holders!!!...BestRoy
@@roydesignedthat I'd like to see how you did that Roy. I can kind of envision it. I'm also debating the wood stove idea. You're the only one I've seen do it on a small shanty style boat.
Hey dont know how much experience you have on Flat bottoms but they can be a handful with a single engine, also you may wanna consider making sure the front is watertight cause if you get rough water and its coming over your living quarters will be like a swimming pool. I also am in the design of my Looping boat I was gonna uas a Pontoon but have decide to turn my 21 ft cuddy into a Tiny Yacht Im so looking forward to taking trip like you do thanks it motivates me
Hi Stan, I hear you on getting water inside. With the front door closed, it won't get inside ) unless we're talking force 10 waves) this hull tracks great ams straight. Tested it many times during the build process. The Vagabond on the other hand....don't you dare tale your hand off the wheel;) would like to see your build...sounds awesome.
The book an island to oneself! I have that book that was the first book I brought after my house fire. I really loved it. It was a shame that the guy died after his third term on the island.
I didn't know about his 3rd time living there. I did read he had a family
@@backwatersandbackroads wikipedia article Tom Neale has the information for his third stay and he had a daughter as well.
Hello, glad "you got Jesus" Nice work really enjoyed the video.. have several safety suggestions: use conduit for your wiring exposed in boat not just wire staples. Also make your table legs wider so it doesn't fall over.. Make sure you put cut off breakers between your solar panels and your solar charge controller and between your inverter and your batteries.
I've got the perko switch to shut down the solar.
Yeah, so many people that build homemade solar systems don’t include the cut offs you want to be able to disconnect your solar panel and your inverter so that you can work on them you notice when you connect the batteries up to the inverter that the terminals spark? In a boat that could be an explosion. thanks for answering my comment. You don’t see that too Often Godspeed in your adventures have fun.
Great interiors, love the use of driftwood and the different tones. I was going to comment on balance because I see the watermark on side of the hull and it looks like close to half down at the back but you did mention that you are keeping and eye to that. There was a high end sports yacht brand that installed 2 bilge pumps at the back of the hull side by side, one 1200 and one 3500 gpm, the switch that activated the small one goes on the bottom of the hull, the other switch about 7 inch higher, if you are getting floded the second kicks in and if you are sleeping the noise of both pumps running is going to alert. Your front cleats are covered from outside access, are you taking the TW or the scooter on that trip?.
I do plan on having one bilge pump back there...with a hand pump back up.
awesome !!
Ok just one more idea.
In the possible fish cleaning area …… sheet metal the base work in a drain use a old fuel transfer pump from an old barrel with a pickup tube thru the floor to under the boat. A mini version of what you have seen on dozens of docks.
I'm thinking fish cleaning needs to happen outside. Thoughts?
@@backwatersandbackroads
Probably outside would actually be preferred . But a dedicated area and water pump
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Oops sent it too soon.
As I was saying a dedicated place outside and a pump of some sort
Would sure make the job easier. Much easier than wrestling around a cutting board and throwing a bucket over the side to get some water to rinse everything off. And by the way, you were the one that mentioned the indoor fish cleaning station. 😆
@@justmike1529 oh I know. I didn't think that one through very well yet. Thanks for confirming outside is the way to go. I'm on it ;)
I've been following you for a week or so, just subscribed. You are doing exactly what I've wanted to do since I was young, so I will live vicariously thru your videos, if you don't mind. Are there videos that give the basis for your channel, how you got started, why now, how do you finance this project, etc?
Hi Glenn. Welcome. Glad you found us. I started in around 2015. Saw a fella here on YT named "Wayne's Diaries" (still has a channel) he did this epic shanty boat adventure and I was hooked. He lives in lower Michigan, I visited him and became friends. I've slowly been learning sticks and style stuff to get to where we are now. I use a galaxy s20. I used an ancient galaxy s7 for 5 years before this. And a free app. I made a video showing folks how to make videos if you look back on my channel about a year. --Brenton and Wavey
A couple of thoughts .
Cover the butt ends of wood on the exterior woth epoxy to keep moisture from wicking up.
Next for the horizontal trim use a composite material for the same reason that area is going to be exposed to a lot of water.
Take the same epoxy and cover your fish cleaning statio make for a .uch easier clean up.
Do not put your diesel heater on the outside exposed to the water and weather. Doors stro g outswing metal woth windows
Hi Dave, I'm trying to envision what you're suggesting, I guess I don't have a reference point. Apoxy like you see on a bar table sometimes with knick knacks in it?
Ask your fiberglass guy he knows
Do I spot a Kwik Trip bag on the bow 3:33? Midwest represent!
Yes sir! ;)
I’m curious how you find good boat deals. Have you ever made a video about that? I’m one of the people that watches all of your videos. Unfortunately TH-cam doesn’t show me all of your videos and I have to periodically check your channels for videos I have missed.
Yes, I've seen your handle here for a long time. Thank you! Boats: I guess I just spend a lot of time looking around online, and I do occasionally come across even while out on adventures. The really good deals on the trailerable cabin boats are done or rare now. 5 or 10 years ago was the golden age
I just learned about "The Great Loop" and it seems like the quintessential American adventure. I hope you have a blast.
Edit: I commented before I even got a minute in and now I want to add to my comment. 😂
I think it is hilarious that you have all those kitty litter buckets and that immediately made me realize, you don't have a woman currently. Reason being, you can find all kinds of wonderful containers that are actually meant for food by going to Walmart, The Container Store, Amazon. A million places really but hey, for a solo guy, you are doing an awesome job. I don't say this as an insult, it's just funny because a woman would probably never reuse a kitty litter bucket for food storage but hey, necessity is the mother of invention. Maybe you will meet your next lady friend on your adventures. 😉
Anyways, your dogga-doo is too cute for words and I am going to watch the rest of the video. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, welcome! I didn't know that about food containers. You're right that I'm sort of hardwired to reuse stuff and rarely think about buying (new) something already designed to solve the issue. Now if you ever see me using a kitty litter container that had USED litter in it...worry! Lol. Woman: it's gonna (obviously) take an unconventional lady to want to hook up with me ;) if she's out there, I'll probably find her on the rivers somewhere;) Thanks for finding our little channel. Wavey is the star, I'm just the host ;) stay tuned
In another post I asked about your boat…. Now I see better…but who makes it?
Hi Michael, I can barely make out the manufacturer, "J&J" in lousiana somewhere.
Where can I buy a used barge. I am looking to build a boat like what you have. I’m 65 and on social security which is not much. I am a Christian and looking for a simple life sharing Gods word. Thanks. I live in Texas.
@jeffashlock3360 a barge hull seems to be hard to find. A big pontoon or tritoon is muck easier and common. Email me, we can talk more. bnetz95959@yahoo.com
How tall from the floor,,,how much headspace. Have you ever run into a situation where you may want four solar panels
Howdy. I can guess, from floor to roof peak. 10'ish feet? 9.5? Low. We can slip under stuff most can't. I don't think we need more watts unless we try a e-outboard
I know its not the point at all, but very curious what the wide open throttle speed of the beagle barge is?
Unloaded with all the crap I have on it currently, it's around 12PH. With all the crap (including scooter) it's around 9 MPH
New subscriber. Where are you located?
Brainerd and the UP. Of Michigan
A little idea, wood dowels for your curtains that you have rolled up. Screwed to the bottom edge would make curtains hang straighter and make them easier to roll up. 🤔👌❤?!!!!
That's a great idea. I do have better curtain plans this summer ;)
@backwatersandbackroads - I don't know if your friend that does metal work might do it or not. Maybe if he could make a tube rail that would run bow to stern to stand off side enough to protect your gutter and mainly the side of your house boat against docks and locks, making it not necessarily a thing that would need rubber bumpers. Also, when you are in a lock, use your motor to push stern against the side of the lock wall ( in idle) while you tie to movable up down slides at bow. This way, you keep your vessel against the wall without having to tie stern to it.🧜♂️
@@garynoll700 I've done that in locks. It's a good trick to straighten the boat.
I see an iowa motorcycle license plate on the wall 🧱
Yeap yeap ;) I love the small license plates
We're looking for a loop boat ourselves and wondered if a houseboat/toon style houseboat was doable. Is this the actual rig you're planning on using? Looks like it would be comfortable for the long haul, just wondering about bigger water like the great lakes
Howdy. Folks have done the entire great loop on houseboats. I did the rivers side (lake Michigan to Carrabelle, Florida) with a 26-foot trailerable houseboat (here on my channel. 2018). There are a few places that definitely require planning and picking the right days to cross. Once on the great lakes again (assuming you're going counter clockwise?), that gets tricky, too. I plan to find out. Please stay tuned. :)
"The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone."
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
Absolutely, I'd even say most of the time.
How big of a motor do you have on the "yacht" ....just curious....thanks...
She's got a 2004 Yamaha 60 HP 4-stroke high thrust. Perfect fit
Hi from Randy and Snoopy from Boone
Hi Randy! Welcome ;) please stick around. Lots of adventures coming up...
What lights are those? I have been looking for some like that
Interior lights? I got them off Amazon. LED. Very bright. Too bright! I could light up a runway ;)