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It would end up being over four years that we would call the Jessibell home. Living in quarters that most would say would drive us crazy. But we thrived, as individuals as well as a family. We grew and changed right along with the seasons that we were very much a part of. Looking...
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Butch Williams realizes a life-long dream of building a paddlewheel boat. This is his story. BEARDSTOWN — It won’t be long before Butch Williams is living his dream. In fact, he will be living the dream of many of us cubicle-bound, computer-dependent drones. Butch will be shoving off down the river in a paddlewheel...
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His journey toward Miami continues in his shantyboat. Warning… camera is crazy, so if you lean toward motion-sickness you may want to skip this one. Some nice scenic shots.
Youtube Clip Says: Here is another video of the river expedition to Miami on the shantyboat i built from scrap.
Here is another episode of the shanty boat river expedition on the IL. river getting close to the mississippi.
An epic shantyboat journey from Ludington Michigan to the Miami florida Keys…captured in video.
From the website: I’m an adventurer, I love the strange the new.
I love the idea of traveling and experiencing new and exciting cultures and people. I’m and amateur film maker. I also do photography, weddings, portraits and landscapes.
I live with the philosophy, that Thoreau lived by. Facebook.
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From Youtube:
“Well its another adventure I’m getting ready for.
This time I’m going down Lake Michiagn to the chicago river then on down the Miss. to the gulf to Miami florida then to The Keys for a diving and fishing life.
Here is the first episode of the Shantyboat traveling from Ludington Michigan to the Miami florida Keys if all goes well
The trip continues and its slow moving with the weather and the Great lake Michiagan fighting me every step of the way. I wish I could have left earlier, but the circumstances jsut would’nt allow it.
I was able to survive the 50-60 mph winds hear down in Michigan city, Only 45 miles to the river system then down to the gulf and into warmer weather.
We will keep posting as they become available.
Experiments with the design of mini shantyboats.
The boat (H-1000) built with pride by. Matt Miller, Tyson Green, and William Kent. Out for a night of camping and fishing
Sallboats, Cruisers and Shanty boats have long been forerunners in sustainable approaches to design and life style. Home built, life on the waterways is a dream of many. Here is a little dream of my own. 12′ Beam. 40′ LOA, 1 bedroom, 1 bath plan, with electric propulsion, solar collectors and lots of light. The Sketchup model shows tomatoes growing in the front porch garden.
