@@seattleboatguy Your video was an excellent source of info! Was there any downside to this company that I should be aware of other than the ones mentioned in general in this video?
@CarolynBartlett-c6f : Brooks did a pretty good job for me. You just have to realize that neither Brooks Transport, nor anyone else, knows when a ship will actually reach port. Shipping "schedules" are fiction. The ship gets there when they get there.
😅okay so basically if you want to go or leave with your own property then it’s going to cost you a arm and leg and maybe your soul 😈👺I understand why so much red tape but if I pay for something like this I would expect except nothing less then what they have charged me for the service 😮
I know it's been a minute since you've been to Peoria, Tazewell area. The pekin dam you passed through has one more oddity. The wickets are made from oak and need to be replaced on occasion.
I would guess 2 or 3 knots on the Ohio, although I didn't go very far upstream on that river. I recall that there was significant current just downstream of Pickwick Dam, but nothing my diesel could not handle. Beyond Pickwick, current was not an issue for me.
I have just loved watching these videos. My wife and I and another couple are planning to do this in a couple of years. I have been watching your videos today, as it is cool and raining where I am now. So as I watched your 2019 journey in 2024 I was like he does not know COVID 19 is coming. Obviously none of us did. I found the dynamics very interesting. You were lucky that COVID hit at the end of your journey. People who were half way through I am sure ran into a lot of issues.
All true, Wade. Coming through Tampa in late 2019, I was clueless about the approaching covid typhoon. I, too, am glad that most of the journey was behind me when the storm finally struck. Nasty stuff, that.
I suppose if your boat would fit in a shipping container, rail would be an option. Keep in mind that the video was from 2020. I suspect prices have gone up since then.
The only reason to take the Cumberland River is if there’s a long delay at Kentucky Dam. Even if your destination is Nashville, taking the Tennessee to the canal is preferable.
Seattle boat guy. Im a long time follower of your channel. I’m in so cal but work in Seattle a lot. Would you mind Private message me with a way to contact you? Would like to meet for dinner one of these times and get your experience to doing the ICW. Dick Gallina on messenger
Hi Dick! I'm glad to hear that the Loop videos were of some interest to you. I hope you can get out on the Loop yourself, either on your own boat or as crew. It's a cool trip, but not a cheap trip. Although I have hung on to my "seattleboatguy" internet name, I am actually retired about 100 miles north of Seattle in a little town called Blaine, so meeting for dinner might be problematic. Also, I sold my boat and bought a cargo van that I am now converting into a camper van, so I'm a land lubber these days. Oh well, it's all good. Lots of cool stuff to see on land or water. Best wishes from the Pacific Northwest.
Old towboat engineer here. With Peoria and Lagrange Locks, the wickets are lowered when the river reaches a certain stage of high water, and there's no need for the dam to maintain a nine foot channel for navigation, and everything can then just pass right over, as you did. The "Guillotine Thing" is a tainter gate, similar to what you would have seen at Dresden, Marseilles or Starved Rock Dam. It's another way to control the pool level to maintain a nine foot channel. It gives the lockmaster another way to control pool levels within a certain range of river flows that allows them from having to manipulate the wicket dam, which is very time and labor intensive. That way, they have to raise and lower the dam a lot less. FYI, Marseilles Dam had a huge crash on April 18th, 2013, when the M/V Dale Heller crashed on the dam in extreme high water. Seven of their barges sank on the dam, and damaged the two tainter gates closest to the island and canal to the lock so badly that they had to be replaced. The original estimate of damage to the dam was $60 million. If you're interested, I can send a few photos of that disaster, drop me a note through here. Enjoyed the video of my old stomping grounds, thanks! 🙂
Good comparisons. Most people discount the amount of time and expense they've already put into their current boat. If one were to add that cost, #1 and #2 are not even considerations. IMO, it's worth it to ship rather than start over again, the costs already invested probably far outweighs the cost of shipping.
My parents and I had property on the yeopim river/snug harbor, we live in norfolk, and absolutely love that area. its very cool to see you went through a place we had so many good times.
I very much enjoying the videos of your great journey. As someone who grew up on the Mississippi and now lives on the Great Lakes, I have given thought of doing the loop sometime. However, as a Minnesotan who grew up on the Mississippi, I must correct you: the Mississippi does NOT start in the Minneapolis area, it starts 100s of mile Northwest at Lake Itasca.
I know this is 3 yrs old but its Inspirational,,, I cant wait to do the same thing. Its really amazing and thank you so much for helping future loopers. I love your take on everything.
Back in the 80's i was a bout transporter for a local outfit here in Sumner ,Wa. I did it for almost 6 years I moved all kinds power and sail new and used .steal glass or wood .best job i ever had . I was a long haul oversize and heavy haul for my whole career of 45 years I now live in Tacoma .
I’ve recently found your channel, so I’m back watching. I’m a captain and live in Palm Beach, but have a summer home in Harbor Springs. Regardless of catching up on your channel, or being a late commer, you’re a great narrator and story teller. I am subscribed and am thumbs up! Thank you for sharing ✅😎🍷
Whitehall is the birthplace of the US Navy . All three Adirondack dory's were sunk by a British man of war battle ship near Valcor Island on Lake Champlain.
Nice area slow bells. Whitehall gazebo is reminiscent of Kingston gazebo on the Hudson. I always enjoy visiting Burlington as well. Lots of nice restaurants. Like you say that white hall lock can be tricky. Been stuck in there with logs in the past after heavy rain. Love your Vids❤
I enjoy your videos. One of my favorite places to stop on the Hudson is Kingston. you can tie up at the town docks right next to the Kingston town Square. I imagine you probably stayed a night in Waterford tied up to the wall. My home marina is right above the Waterford flight.
am also in quite similar situation, am thinking of transporting a Fairline squadron 58 from the UK all the way to East African coast. Its really a hassle. Hope everything works out well. Loved Yachts since I was a kid but transporting it to my destination, my wallet is sweating!!
I moved to Blaine and got on the liveaboard waiting list at the local marina. I was #16 on the waiting list, and I asked how long it would take me to get to the top of the list. I was told "a year or so". One year later, I was #14 on the list, and I gave up at that point. The marina seems to have a "don't ask don't tell" policy with liveaboards. People just start living on their boat and hope they don't get caught. In my opinion, the whole Puget Sound area seems to have waiting lists for liveaboard slips. I believe Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes had 60 boats on their liveaboard waiting list last time I checked. So, I rented an apartment in Blaine. I hope your drive back to Portland was uneventful. I did lunch and some photography in Seattle for a while before heading home. While I was in Seattle, I saw sun, rain, and even some tiny hail. A crazy weather day.
There are so many boaters with that same problem. I wonder if there is some boat trucking company that could benefit from the demand. Better yet, just remove that silly bridge. I don't think it is even used anymore.
Hi Bruce! I've been working on various projects aboard Slow Bells in Blaine WA. The boat will be put up for sale this spring. I'm going to try to switch my traveling from a trawler to a camper van.
Good question. If you are referring to anchorages that have been "approved" by some government agency, such as Coast Guard or Army Corps of Engineers, I predict you will find very few. However, there are anchorages that are commonly used by pleasure boaters, and these are depicted on charts maintained by commercial cruising guide companies such as Navionics or Waterway Guide. There are also the mouths of creeks and the non shipping lane side of river islands, where barge tows are unlikely to visit. On a wide section of river, I have anchored on the side of the river that is clearly well away from the shipping channel, although even there, I made sure my anchor light and my AIS transceiver were left on all night. Of course, there are scattered marinas, and some of the locks will let you tie up to their wall overnight.
