Ep:42 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "Unlocking the Okeechobee" Part:1 | Time out of Mind
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Howdy! fellow adventurers. In this episode, Wavey and I travel the first half of the Okeechobee waterway, which cuts through central Florida. Nothing too exciting happens, but it's a peaceful part of the great loop. I hope you enjoy it.
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Sir you have the best content on the ICW on UA-cam this show you don't have to be a millionaire or living on some fat pension to do this, thank you and Wavey for letting the folks to come along for the ride. 👍
@SHOE53 thank you for those kind words and encouragements
The facility seen at 5:13 is the Florida Power and Light Company. These are the exhaust stacks of the jet engines use to turn the generators.
That's where Boilermakers work!!!!! They closed all of them in Michigan
Yep, natural gas powered peaker plant.
@@carlthor91 I was a local 169 hand out of Michigan! What trade are you
@@jrfmichigian I was a Diesel Mechanic at the dawn of time, Mine Surveyor, Mine Planner, Mine Ventilation Specialist. Between Mining jobs tried breaking into IBEW, had so many knives in me, said screw it, went back mining. The electrical work stood me in good stead, in the Ventilation role.
Now retired, and trying to break into the CDL, or Class 1 license, as Canada calls it.
And way back in my 30's, crew, on racing sail boats.
Spent a little time in St. Pete Beach, Tampa Bay had a small peaker, near the Salvador Dali Museum. Near being in the 'Arctic' meaning, seen within 15 minutes, at a great rate of knots, while hunting up a Chinese Restaurant.
Best wishes from the far North. 55.75°N
All locks work on gravity as far as I know. No pumps are required. But I’ve never seen a lock that lets water in and out using the doors. Usually they have openings that open and close letting the higher level fill the lower level.
got a phrase that caught my attention at work, the term was "looper boat" and I was wondering what that meant. I had no idea this was a thing, I am 47 liviing in the bootheel of Missouri. Now , I have binge watched all available episodes, and am conviced to do this, looking for boats now! Thank you for all of this content, I will most likely follow it to a 'Tee" what a great channel!!! Love Wavey!!
@@z28tinman thank you for finding us ;)
If you know what this is: You passed on your right was the FPL ft. Myers power plant. natural gas fired.
Flextape that gutter:)
It's just a matter of time before the government figures out how to make it illegal or too expensive to live on your boat
For our safety of course. They already make it hard to go to shore in many places
That is a 'Peaker Plant'. These are natural gas turbines making electrical power. Hopefully they have a good cybersecurity program protecting them!! :)
Only bad thing about living on a boat in Fla is Can u get away fast enough when the stormes come .
You can beat the storms if your boat is fast enough
Unfortunately a wrong type of humanity has discovered how cheap you can live on a cheap or abandoned boat. A Hugh problem in Florida, they let the boats run down to the point they become derelict and eyesores. Then they become a wreck, half sunk on a bank somewhere. This hurts the legitimate cruisers such as yourself who take care of their craft. These sorry folks are responsible for adverse anchoring laws and regulations that hamper law-biding cruisers.
Honestly the unlicensed boat brokers, people storing neglected vessels at anchor that aren't even operational or licensed, and people just giving boats away and not transferring ownership cause a lot more problems for Florida than cruisers. If they actually enforced the anchoring regulations it would stop a lot of problems also.
This is a power house that consists of, if I counted correctly, let’s just say, about 6 gas turbines. Big gigantic jet engines. I couldn’t tell if they were simple cycle or HRSG. They didn’t look big enough for HRSG. Heat Recovery Steam Generation, which would include a steam turbine. Much larger complex. Simple cycle units are usually what is referred to as Peakers. Only used due high power demands. Like when everyone in Florida is running they’re AC and charging they’re Tesla’s 😂👈 Green my ass
Duck tape will fix the gutters for a little while or gorilla tape
Important to note though that your shanty is a getaway it’s not your primary home and you have land based storage etc right? Would you be right now 100% with only the shanty? And I mean none of your stuff at a land based place yours or a friend. I’d wager not. NOT a criticism just an observation and personal learning. While a romantic notion the shanty and likely all small water dwellings are just too small for ones only home. But as part of one’s homes and storage it’s a super idea. Like pursuing this thought line!! Not all are quite as comfortable as you changing things up often. I think many would do well if a water element were in their life It offers peacefulness and cools the spirit.
Thanks!
A Base of Operations is GREAT!
Question: In windier conditions does your Shanty Boat misbehave like pontoon boats when docking?
@FourMaxK1 not much. Its planted in the water well, I think because of the barge hull and heavy welded aluminum. It tracks well too. Better than I would have originally expected
Hello sir. I hope all is grand. I am wondering is there more coming to finish the loop? I ask because you are now posting about being home. I like your travels and hope to see the end with you.
Shane
@shaneevoy6908 absolutely. Ep:43 today around 5pm central. Thanks for coming along and being interested
Gas Turbine power plant.
Sweet a new episode! We're called michiganders!! Semper fidelis to my brothers
I never knew about the U.P. until I fell in with a bunch of Merchant Seamen who used to talk about the Jazz clubs in Hamtramck back in the day when Detroit was roaring!
Been waiting for this video! Thank you! Now I await the next one!
We see a life ring with Ontonagon on it! We live in Ontonagon, is that where you're from?
Howdy neighbor;) not from...but live here now
Marinas are full of abandoned boats..all kinds
Yeap. Especially sailboats
HAVE YOU FINISHED IT YET?
The loop? No we haven't. We're spending the summer home on Lake Superior
We'll know living on a boat is an economic thing for a lot of people when developers start building marinas that are basically shower houses and parking garages for people living on the water.
That would actually be serving the needs of the people! Can't have that anymore.
Did you build the boat?
How long is it?
Thanks
Hi Scott, it's a 30x8.6 welded aluminum barge hull with a cabin. I refurbished the already existing cabin.
Looks like that bridge wasn’t operational for land traffic.
I thought the Okeechobee was freshwater, if they transfer water back and forth like that how do they keep the salivation down because don't they go from one side of the coast to the other, if anyone knows I would appreciate the info,
Watching more of your older videos and loving the whole collection! Your laid back style of film production adds peace to my day. The format and run time are really dialed in. Just wanted to encourage you brother, have a blessed day.
Thank you for the encouragement and feedback. I do try to keep a steady pace that isn't hurried, buy respects the viewers time
G'day.
Your home has Port and Starboard sides in relation to the pointy end v's engine end.
Does the lock have Port and Starboard according to the water flow?
Nice ride buddy I know you've already passed through the area but please be cautious of Wavey between the snakes and gators everything wants to wants to eat you in the South. Dog is gators favorite food
The sailboat your mentioned in your video is considered a 'double ender' The hull has a canoe shape so following seas don't make the boat accelerate down waves. Check out the Allegro 33 for example if you would like such a boat. It is an example of solidly built ocean crossing sailboat
You really need to get a vhf radio on that, even though your alot shorter than I am you'll need it a few times up the coast. Or atleast a handset for going thru the locks. I had her on my trip thru, she's a really pleasant Also you'll need a pair of 40' lines for some of the locks after the Okeechobee. I found that out on my trip south last year from Virginia. Also tying to the dolphins try to tie inside, occasionally there is barges running the Okeechobee and the dolphins are there for them to tie up.
We should crowd-fund at least a $40 grill-cover and two-bungee cords to protect that scooter that;s oot in the rain and splash of the waves...
I got the Star Wars reference.😂 I enjoy a rainy day every now and then. ~Scotty
Oh yeah! ;) "don't get cocky kid!" LOL;)
That was the Florida power and light power plant in east Fort Myers. You are on the Calusahatchee River until you actually get to lake okachobee. Fort Denaud is pronounced “ Dee-no” I first came to Fort Myers in 1963, just moved away to Kentucky
That structure is the addition to the FPL power of plant. Those are jet engine turbines for power generation.
Aww, Milton was adorable 😊 lovely little manatee.
LOL Wavey's voice sounds like she might have a cold. Not very lady like! I'm dying here as I just think those Wavey messages are super hilarious. Thanks!!
You notice she only talks when there's food or begging for treats involved Lisa ;)
@@backwatersandbackroads Yeah but Beagle can read you like a book. Apologize and double treats for a week 😁Apart from that, great presentation.
@@backwatersandbackroads Oh yes, very typical. The donkeys and my mule always greet me with their interesting "voices" for the very same reason. The mule also paws the ground for added effect.
Those are co-generation units. They use natural gas to produce power and steam.
I work with one of those in Pensacola, Florida
That's boilermaker work! I used to be one
@@jrfmichigian I worked FRP(Fiberglass Reinforced Platic), We did many a cooling tower and associated piping in Power Plants all over the Country and World! That is how I discovered Crystal Springs, Fl.
@@IntheBlood67 o yea I've changed the perf sheets in the tower a few times! Watching boat go bye while I was working!!
To get under a low bridge....simple!! let some of the air out of the tires....! :-)
@@sylvester2294 flood the tanks! Das Boot!!! ;)
Loved the starwars reference. Would you say the river system to lake O is one of the best protected sections? During that wind storm the water seemed so calm still!
I think there should be a 15 minute shoreline easement on water front private property for beagles and their drivers. 😂
The wind can really pick up down there, but I'd say unless you're beating right into it...it's not an issue.
What a lovely Lock Mistress! I assume she is called this instead of master LOL. Clearly I'm getting punchy as it's past my bed time.
I wish I had thought of that Lisa ;) I should have called her "Lock Mistress" ;)
It's weird when I look at comments and see that I've commented. Huh?
Sweet dude. Appreciate ya
Your videos are so relaxing, I look forward to each episode. I am in Arizona, so watching the rain is an extra treat.
@@ryanm7865 thank you! You don't know how much this helps.
It's a great way of life for sure.🤗💖⛵
How do deal with the law enforcement????
The Edison Ford winter estate on the caloosahatchee near ft meyers is a very interesting and beautiful place to see
Love this video of you crossing the Okeechobee. Its very nice to have a rain day here in Florida. We had a very rainy day today in Central Florida. We had some really good rains, which we desperately need. We also needed a break from the blistering sun.
What you passed is a natural gas fired power plant either Florida Power & light or Progress energy
Very nice, I enjoyed the ride. Thank you.
My husband and I are really enjoying your videos! Do you know of any women who do the Great Loop by themselves? I anticipate that I wouldn't have the strength to get that scooter on/off the boat. I'd probably have to use a wagon of some sort. Your nighttime trip through those crab pots was awful! I was literally sitting on the edge of my couch straining to see them for you! And we love Wavy!
Thank you Cindy:) it's hard finding a woman who's adventurous...it's bleak really
Hey Brothermen, I have a yellow pig just like yer blue one! Yup, it entertains me and it enthralls my cat Critter! Lol,grunt. Seems ya gettin down home near Pahokee!
@@IntheBlood67 Wavey doesn't know what to think of it! ;)
We love watching your videos. Where do your gutters empty out or into? Do you save the rain water for washing? We’ve always wondered, thanks. Extra hugs for Wavey!
Howdy. They pour off the back side. I've thought about crafting a water cache. Thanks for Watching our videos
One of my favorite episodes all the years that I lived in Florida I just never had the opportunity to travel this area. I’ve fished the lake that’s where I encountered the largest alligator in the wild that I had ever seen longer than my 14 ft boat look out Wavey he doesn’t need the gravy. Now I’m anticipating the next episode I’m glad you guys are in a cooler place now at least when you don’t have a breeze you’re mosquitoes will fan you with their wings lol.
Excellent as usual! Dialogue with lockmaster at beginning was very informative. What kinda fuel economy do you get?
Thank you. You burn about 1 gallon per hour and hull speed
I am thinking this cuts through Florida? Sorry for dumb question lol. Florida is not one of my fave places. I actually love the area where you live or lived up on the UP region of Michigan. My area is actually lovely too. You know how it is when you live somewhere you don't totally appreciate it?? Anyhow, sorry to blather on but it's in my nature to do so! Thanks again for taking us along. Good to see you again. I've been watching hiking videos in the absence of your delightful content.
Superiorland is a special part of the world. When people visit, they always comment how beautiful it is and the lack of crowds. Florida is beautiful too, but it is crowded Lisa.
@@backwatersandbackroads Yes I think every state has something special but crowds are not my thing for sure. As I've mentioned before, I live in a resort town and the summers are CRAZY with all the "mupheres" arriving to their weekend cottages. (MUPHERE is a nickname for those who dwell in Pittsburgh, by the by.)
I really enjoy your content. I am an old time diet from your first shanty voyage. In are an inspiration brother and Wavy Gravy too. Thank you.
Thank you Shawn. It's an honor to have folks enjoying this adventure
Also how do make income????
At about 5:15...that looks to be a natural gas fired power plant.
Looks like that pilothouse schooner had a junk rig, those are really pretty.
Time out of mind. Natural gas power plant
That’s a Tesla charging station
It would be a lot easier to find a basic secure house if you didn't have the 1% standing on your neck in an attempt to stay on top.
You got it. The predator class
Duct tape the gutters for a temporary fix
Not sure if you have already covered this, but, how do you service the outboard on the loop? . Lower unit and impeller and such .
@sampearce7020 unfortunately you can't service the lower unit when in the water. You'd have to pay to have it lifted out. I pump the crank case oil with a pump. The lower unit had 2k hours on it when I changed it. Dirty but fine
Most up channel Lockes can't flood their chambers by opening the gates because there's too much water pressure outside the lock chamber gate pushing against the gates. So the other lockes don't actually need to pump the water when you are headed up channel they simply open giant gate valve pipes that allow water to fill the chamber from underneath, while the down channel locks can actually operate by opening their gates to allow water to escape the chamber!
Neat! Thank you for that explanation;)
I have been lurking but never commented….for your gutter that is leaking. If it is still intact but cracked spray flexseal on both the inside and outside really does work. Where the piece is missing use sheetrock sanding sheets to bridge the gaps then spray over them.
Thank you! I've wondered if that stuff works
I could hear the lock master just fine. 😉👍
I was born and raised in Florida and I don't think there's a better place in the united states...
And with that being said...I hope you enjoy your trip in the free state of Florida and
Enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife that is unique to Florida...
Amen to that!
Cara sou do Brasil e pode acreditar é o meu sonho ter um boot deste e no momento eu estou construindo um boot para mim e vou fazer o mesmo que você esta fazendo !
I wish I could read Spanish;)
Great video, lock masters seem very friendly 👍
Sitting here in my living room in North West Alabama, I wish I had a little house boat to live on. It would be a great way to live life at this point in my life. I can just see me and my little dog living that life ❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely. It's one of the last best lifestyles left. I hopefully am showing that.
get Wavey a big litter box or a cement mixing plastic tub and just put beach sand in it and empty when you need to
We have a pad that she'll poop in, but NOTHING will get this dog to pee anywhere but grass
Living the Dream… awesome video!!!
Thank you Dustin! Very helpful in keeping us going.
It’s a factory
Looks like the force was with you.
Lovely to see you both. Enjoying summer at last, and looking longingly at that cool river ❤
Hi Greta, what are summers like where you are? I've been watching some of Bald and Bankrupt's travels in his native Britain. I want to go there
@backwatersandbackroads we don't usually get long periods of intense heat, but it can get really hot at times. Otherwise it's changeable, like this year. We haven't had a lot of sun up to now, but its starting to feel more like summer.
Great vid Brent pet the pup for me
👍
What the hell did I do to deserve an ad with Obama begging for money?
I don't know...but please know I had nothing to do with it
The same way I feel when a maga idiot is doing the same. Vote Blue
Rainey day is good for showers
Hurricanes!
No see ums, mosquitoes, heat, humidity...
Slow but sure ….❤❤❤
What is that grey box above the helm?
@@godbeesmith the chartplotter?
Oh....what a life 👍
Thanks!!
5:09 gas fired power plant
@logoseven3365 thank you!
Great episode Brenton, a few years ago me and some crazy friends Kayaked from Stuart, Florida to Ft. Myers via the Okeechobee Waterway, we were able to bypass the locks, we just dragged the kayaks through the grassy areas surrounding the locks and put back on the other side of the lock and then 2 years ago me and Julie and two other couples took our jet skis from Key Largo to Stusrt, Florida, through the Okeechobee Waterway to Ft. Myers and then back down to Key Largo, that was a fun trip, we camped out on some of the spoil Islands and stayed at some of the resort campgrounds, and a few marinas that had camp sites...
That sounds like a nice adventure. I'd like to get into some canoe/kayak adventures again.
@@backwatersandbackroads On my bucket list, Kayak the Suwannee River from south Georgia through Florida and out to the Gulf of Mexico, 246 miles......
@@scable-eq7bp that sounds great. Or maybe the Duck in Tennessee
Thanks for posting very enjoyable also thanks to your friend with other flat bottom that ya posted walk through 👍🏼🤙🏼🤟🏼🖖🏼🇳🇿
Y'all need to add cameras to the sow and btern... maybe to starside and portboard too... lotsa dolphins you're missing!
When locking through and when the water level is dropping lower than when entering, NEVER tie lines to the boat. As the water level drops you may not be able to untie due to the strain on the line resulting in hanging your boat from the lock wall and or ripping your cleats or stanchions out of your boat. Standing amidships (bow to stern) when singlehanded and holding the dock line by hand is the correct way to hold position until exiting the lock. Since your shanty boat has no side decks, this becomes a problem. If it were me I would arrange to have access to the roof so that handling dock lines from the midpoint (fore and aft) can be done correctly averting disaster.
Another cool video just keep on keeping on. Try to add the date with the weather report thanks.
Hi Brian. Okay...I'll try to remember, there's always so much to think about with filming for later edits ;) thank you for being a member
@backwatersandbackroads your welcome I can imagine there is often a struggle of keeping good content while trying to enjoy the trip as well keep up the good work.
@brianquinn3451 it's more than a full-time job, but it's a fun job ;) (mostly)
Great to see you on the caloosahatchee River. We have a little place just past ortona lock. Great fishing and very relaxing place.
Brother I firmly believe in your life style I’ve been wanting to do what you do and been thinking of doing the same my job let’s me work for one two three four as many weeks as I want and I’m finally in a place where I make enough to buy that life style I just have to work on putting my plans in action but this was another great video this week brother and I’ll keep watching be safe and have fun
Belle Glade is where my Mom and Dad would take their 32' motor home and stay for 6 months in the winter after he retired. They loved it there.
&t=16m10s Wavy was giving you the side eye. That is great.
I will make the loop. All my coworkers and friends say that I won't. I can't wait to hear them when I head out!
@@justinrayguitars6024 you absolutely can do it! ;)
Ive heard you mention your gutters getting banged up when you tie up and i have a suggestion for you! Remove the gutters and put a fold down diverter in their place! You can run with them out and drop them on the side you tie up to! If you decide you like the idea you can send me some money for it! Lol
@@gkidsdlitepapa2764 can you explain more? I'm not sure what those are
If I remember correctly you used steel panels for your roof from Menards or at least a hat style! From what i see on your boat if you used piano hinges mounted under the small overhang of the panels you could attach short pieces to the other side of the hinge that stops at the top of your windows and lift them in the rain like a wing and have a prop to hold them out! You could make them longer or shorter to suit you! The longer the further away from the side the water will run off!
I would send you a drawing but there is no option for that!
@gkidsdlitepapa2764 okay, I think I understand. I'll give that somw thought. The gutters are a pain at docks
@@backwatersandbackroads im actually going to incorporate this idea on a barrel boat that i am going to build that will expand the width of my boat from 8ft to 12ft and double the flotation! Let me know if you have any questions about it!
Thanks!
@Artoconnell thank you Art!! Very very helpful.
Lots of great scenery but not so great for wavy
Brenton, we enjoy watching your videos. They are very peaceful and you inspire us. Also enjoy seeing Wavey. We’ve had several beagles, so we can relate. How old is she? Keep up the good work and thank you for the videos. 😊
Thank you for finding us. Wavey is approx 8 years old. I've had her since she was 6 weeks old. She weighs around 20'ish pounds a very small beagle with a loud scream ;)
Good episode Brenton! I am wondering, is there any downside to just removing those rain gutters? I'm guessing there is not enough overhang to keep your windows from streaking from the runoff?. Cooper says, " Hi Wavey!"
Hi Cooper! Yeah, I'd have to extend the overhang. When I reroof it someday
Hi Brenton! I've been following your trip with extreme jealousy.i wish back in the day I had just listened to my inversely and just gone for it. Keep it up I like all your different type of trips. So more of this 9 t05 talks ok? ...Tyler
@tylerhunter9737 I wish I had listened to my deeper self too as a young person. It's not easy, the world is always trying to capture us and our energy. Thank you for Watching our channel