Crabbing from a 7 foot boat (Seabeck Bay, Hood Canal)

I got a new old boat and try it out the last day of summer crabbing season. The Livingston dinghy is a staple of the PNW. With its dual hull, its incredibly stable!

[@84CORVETTEBILL]

Something simple and special about this channel and the content creator….always makes my world better...youre truly appreciated sir! … thanks for this! Makes a stressful day better mate! Bill Duvall Washington

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you so much!! What a great comment. I won't have to eat for a week. This will get me by! 🙏

[@84CORVETTEBILL]

@WAFishQuest I'm sorry it had some typos...eyes are failing me. You're just a fantastic channel... I discovered late, respective to when you first started creating content...and binged the channel! May God bless you..the family... and your God given talent to reach men with awesome outdoors content! It's in line with what the world desperately needs right now.. Blessings.. Bill

[@osufwiffo]

W00t for Duvall !

[@chrishenderson6806]

Drive by there everyday on the way home. Figures I take labor day off and miss an impromptu meet n greet. Looks like a fun little ride.

[@WAFishQuest]

ah, very cool Chris! I'm way more used to the west side of the canal. I bet I've been to Pleasant Harbor or Dosewallips 60 times. Maybe Seabeck three times. But I'll probably be there more after this!

[@kurtisstrawn4229]

Hey Blake. Great video. Can we just get a couple hours of Crab Cam? Love the look at Puget Sound life.

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Kurtis! Tell you what, I'll at least do an extended cut of this on! Super appreciate that you like that footage!

[@leighwafish3310]

Had a 10 foot livingston, miss it. Great boat that punches above its weight class

[@WAFishQuest]

A 10 footer! You must have been commercial crabbing on the bering sea with it! (But seriously they are great boats)!

[@hi__im_paul]

She’s not a yacht but she gets the job done! Good video

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Paul! A dinghy can dream tho, a dinghy can dream!

[@ilonakiforishin1273]

Hello Blake great video😃

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Ilona! Super appreciate it.

[@ilonakiforishin1273]

@@WAFishQuest yea you’re welcome my friend 😃

[@fishingsomedaynotsunday]

Amazing 🤩 I just got a Livingston. I gotta work on it a ton but I can't wait to get it in the water

[@WAFishQuest]

You are in for a treat Gavin! They are great little boats. This Monday or the next one I'm posting me fishing mine in freshwater. It was great!!

[@cindynelson5140]

Brandon?? hmmm what about your M.O.M..,.,I remember hauling that thing around !!! and yes I Do remember Waiting for you 2 to get in WAAYY after dark.,,.more than once :) and "someone" (?) insisting that is wasnt dark .,.,( aka pitch black!! Needless to say YAAEE!!!!!!! a fish Quest ! made my day ;) brought back a Lot of great memories ! Glad you snagged a Livingston .,,.thumbs up for sure,.nice to hear youre getting in before dark !!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Mom! For now and for then! I've never been in a Livingston after dark. Interesting idea tho maybe I'll give that a try 🤔

[@cindynelson5140]

@@WAFishQuest I thought it was a Livingston ? hmm what was it? it was small,.,we fit it in the van and on top of the gremlin! what boat was that? and the one we went to hoods canal in and saw the killer whales and those GYNOURMOUS seal lions? what was that boat? yeesh miss UIN memory here.,.or? are you just pullin my leg 🙃🤸‍♀

[@cindynelson5140]

and I KNOW youre being sarcastic about the after dark comment !!🤨

[@TheReefRobber]

Pretty cool little boat.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Earl! I'd be willing to trade you!

[@TheReefRobber]

@@WAFishQuest haha. That little boat will get you to places my boat wouldn’t get you. Come on down and let’s go crabbing! We still need to do that.

[@joevales6775]

Great to see another video @WAFishQuest Blake. I grew up with ring traps. Dad makes them. I understand the dilemma when catching one - do I keep it or just release it? I tend to give 1-2 crab to friends. The limit here in the Vancouver Area 29 is 4. All the best. Thanks Blake!

[@WAFishQuest]

that's great to hear Joe! I also really enjoy giving them away. These three didn't leave our kitchen though. Ha ha.

[@OftLieN]

Your boat resembles a pregnant bathtub. May it float, more than fill.

[@WAFishQuest]

It's a reverse bathtub! Keeps the water out. 😂 thank you thank you

[@F-N-C]

Cool video! Only bad thing was that Seahawks hat. lol Go 49ers baby!!

[@WAFishQuest]

Well... I'll wait for a future season to argue. You guys are kind of in God-mode right now. Ha ha. I kind of feel like if you don't win the SB, something bad happened. Thank you for watching and the comment!! (Go Hawks)!

[@corbfisher]

What a blast. Blake takes essentially a kid's wading pool and turns it into a crab slaying machine!😅 Seriously though, I like the ring traps with the Livingston. Low profile and you don't have to do a lot of leaning over when pulling them.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks as always Corbfisher! Yeah, those rings are great for weight distribution and storage in such a little boat.

[@rogerm4959]

I used to Crab out there in a dingy. The same way. Once I forgot my oar. And used a piece of drift wood.

[@WAFishQuest]

Good to know I'm following in good footsteps Roger! Thanks for the comment!

[@kingbee1691]

That’s the perfect crabbing set up. Will you use it for salmon?

[@WAFishQuest]

I believe I shall! Good call!

[@knowfishingnw1878]

Hope you stopped at the marina for some of the best Pizza in the canal!!! See ya at Sekiu for the Coho rodeo show

[@WAFishQuest]

Whoa, thanks for the hot tip! Maybe I'll be back winter season then to try it!

[@jeffwhiton9151]

Great local,boat, built in Auburn Washington.

[@WAFishQuest]

Heck yeah Jeff! Perfectly said.

[@BigBeavrSlayer]

Just down the road from my shop, that's one reason they are so plentiful here. I have had a few Livingston, I settled on a Olympian 14' for most things same basic design but a open floor plan vs the center hump

[@jeffwhiton9151]

I have had a few. The last one was a 12T. Had tall sides. And I had the 14 Olympian as well. Left once in the wind from the south shore of Hood Canal headed for Tahuya. Had to get crab pots out of the water for the two day closure. Stood that Olympian on its transom with so much lift from the wind. Went back, came back the next day.

[@kurtschnuit3544]

I saw you heading out as I was heading home from the espresso shop in Seabeck that day. Thanks for the local content. Cheers!

[@WAFishQuest]

Awesome! Thank you Kurt! Is the espresso shop pretty good?

[@kurtschnuit3544]

Turies Espresso is great! I try to get pretty deep out here for the big Dungies. maybe 100 ft. I even got a glimpse of my boat house at the end of your video. @@WAFishQuest

[@tombee4536]

Best boats ever! I sold mine last year and regret it terribly. Great video brother!

[@WAFishQuest]

I feel your pain Tom! I also have sold a Livingston. I call that period of my life the dark ages! Thank you thank you!

[@jasonr.8907]

Good thing the camera didn’t fall in. Love it Blake. Great job!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Jason! That makes two of us regarding the camera 😂

[@davidbrazell3866]

Livingston boats are fantastic, butt ugly, but fantastic. Get you a 14', and you'll have a fantastic bay boat

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks as always David! My only fear with a 14 footer is too much power. Like personal power i mean. Don't know that I could still relate to the common man with a boat THAT stable!!

[@BigBeavrSlayer]

the frustrating thing about the reds is i think the meat is sweeter tasting, but there just aint enough of it! the dunggees you get all the leg meat. might have to make some crab cakes tonight now im thinking about it....

[@WAFishQuest]

Ha ha, totally agree! I pick the reds clean. But after the claws you might get a 1/4 a cup per red.

[@Christopherbarett]

Nice day of crabbing, thanks for the video. Oh and do you trailer your boat or can you fit on a roof rack?

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you! Back of truck actually. I have a 6 foot bed, but even a 4 would work. You can roof rack em easily too.

[@bhanson28]

We just bought one, also. I laugh, every time I look at it. They’re so cute. This is quality content, toast man.

[@WAFishQuest]

They're awesome Breanna! You're whole family will love it (one at a time)! Thanks as always!

[@wojomojo]

Smart move to simplify to a Livingston! What kind of conditions (wind, tide, etc) in Hood Canal would stop you from going out with that boat and motor? Just for reference.

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Wojo! I've taken it out a few times. I'd say wind 10 mph or over and really any kind of white caps or mild chop. It bobs around fairly good (opposed to taking on water). Thanks as always!

[@littlewig111]

3 is better then 0. How is hood canal in general for summer crab? I thought I head it's getting harder to pull full pots?

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Little Wig! It sure is. Gotta pretty hard to scratch out a limit. At least for me. But, I loathe driving on I-5. It's worth the crappier crabbing for me to avoid traffic 😂

[@wishiniwasfishin6960]

I was given a 55 Newport reverse don't work but I still daily it

[@WAFishQuest]

Awesome! Glad it's still kicking!

[@AaronSprague1]

That boat is smaller than my kayak and you are still getting it done. I Love it!

[@WAFishQuest]

thanks Aaron! those livingstons are special. This boat is 7'4 and it's more stable than my 9'4 suntender was! It's beam isn't super wide either. Just really good engineering and dense fiberglass (opposed to a plastic mold).

[@ThePiscatorian360]

Nice new boat! I used to.have a 12ft Livingston which was my 1st boat. Nice job getting a keeper on your 1st drop. You never know what will happen until you try. Tight lines Blake!

[@WAFishQuest]

thank you Jerry! Wow, 12 foot livingston. Thant must have been quite a craft!

[@adamjacobs112]

That would be great to see what was happening down there. What camera gear do you use for those shots?

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Adam! They're called Asako. When I bought em (I have three) they were like $40 a pop. Now they're up to $70. I'll post the link below. And as a PS my head cam is a DJI which is a lot more pricey.

[@WAFishQuest]

AKASO EK7000 4K30FPS 20MP Action Camera Ultra HD Underwater Camera 170 Degree Wide Angle 98FT Waterproof Camera Support External Microphone a.co/d/5oK9r8i

[@adamjacobs112]

@@WAFishQuest Thanks for the info. Been looking at the DJI.

[@PeelingLine]

I usually see those on boats and wonder how they would do (also jealous that some people's boats have boats). I would think it would be more stable being a catamaran. Surprised you haven't got any gunnels on video in the crab trap. such a cool fish. 👍

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Brett! I think I got a gunnel once. Rockweed gunnel if memory serves. But it was like 10 years. I'll let you know if I can remember the vid.

[@PeelingLine]

@@WAFishQuest They are slippery. Recently I pulled one up in the bait trap and wanted a photo but it got away.

[@wannafishalure]

My first boat was a 10 foot Livingston that I put on top of my little ford escort. Of course I needed help. The boat was almost as big as the car. They are stable. Are you going to take it out to Sekiu?

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you for sharing as always Toni! Very similar to me. Mine was 9 I think. Had a roof rack on my '75 Gremlin. I hope to get out there. Got a project boat I'm trying to finish up. But who knows maybe I'll take the dinghy to the kelp beds and get some rockfish at least!

[@bhoyt4530]

I just moved to bellingham from Maui, and I have to say I think it's more beautiful than the islands. Great video! Have you ever tried the crab snares that you attach to the end of a rod and cast it out there?

[@RV_Chef_Life]

I don’t know just wait for the next 7 mos of monsoon season and then update us 😂. We got 30” of rain in one month when I lived up there

[@bhoyt4530]

​@Grits_and_Glamour I'll definitely be updating you guys on weather I float away, or not 😂. 30" is kind of a lot...

[@WAFishQuest]

Regarding the rain, you can always escape for a sunny (but also freezing) weekend to Eastern Washington. Much less rain but gets colder. Regarding the snares, yes! I have a few videos on that. Type in Washington crab snares and one should pop up. Thank you and welcome! Washington like anywhere has it's problems, but I love the whole state.

[@TJDST4]

How do you transport the boat around? Do you use a small trailer or just toss it in the bed of a truck?

[@WAFishQuest]

Bed of truck. Its so small I could still put a kayak on it. Weighs only 60 or 70 pounds I think so I can walk with it hanging of my shoulder pretty far. Just kind of beats the crud out of my shin 😂

[@matthendrickson5558]

Lol 10 minutes away from my house. Did you ever get back into a bigger boat?

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Matt! Cool that you get to live in such a beautiful place! I have a project boat I'm working on. 15 footer. Hopefully it's up and running by spring.

[@matthendrickson5558]

@@WAFishQuest awesome, can't wait to see the finished product. It looks like we fish the same areas so there's always an extra seat on my boat if you need to get your fix in!

[@edwinhalim5426]

What battery do you use for the motor?

[@WAFishQuest]

it is whatever the marine deep cycle they sell at costco is. does well!

[@patriciaward3207]

Hi Blake, boat question. Would you buy another Lund or something else? Are going to get another boat for salmon fishing? I’m looking to get 14 or 15 footer by next season

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Patricia! I actually have a 15 foot project boat I plan to unveil soon. So yes. I did take the motor off the Lund before selling it though and some day will get a replacement. Not sure what brand. Hopefully something welded, but those welded aluminum boats really cost. Thanks as always!

[@SteveFromWyoming]

As we get older "we" usually go to a larger boat, but guess you are the exception LOL. Have fun in your new ride it looks like fun. Crab for dinner anyway

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Steve! "Two footitus" will have me back up to a 14 footer in no time!!

[@HobbiesHobo]

Good stuff Blake! Nice boat! Nice to get a few crabs as well. Were lucky up here in BC, with crab season basically open all year. Daily limit of 4. Two traps per fisher. Excellent trip!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Mike! Sounds pretty sweet! I appreciate the kind words as always. 🙏

[@CascadeBackcountry]

Sweet jacket. That underwater footage is awesome

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Tim! The crab cams are a lot of fun 'cause they always get some cool scenes.

[@maxlitwin2153]

Dream boat! My dad had one like that with the blue plastic wheels that fold down on the back.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you! I do take great pride in my looks... oh! the livingston! ha ha. That's a great idea. I can currently carry it pretty easy, but in 6-10 years wheels would be most welcome.

[@troytwibell6876]

Another quality video!

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey Troy!! Good to see you. Thanks as always!

[@Vaft91]

Hey Blake, quick question, as thar boats of its smaller stature, what's the registration process like? I just sold my 17' Bayliner to look for a smaller 9-10' alum boat and I'm wondering what the requirements are.

[@WAFishQuest]

Congrats on selling the boat! So long as the motor is under 10 hp, there really aren't any. You don't have to license a boat that small. It's non-titled, just like owning a paddle kayak. I think you technically could if you felt like it, but there is no requirement to do so. As a vessel, I think you do need all the standard safety stuff though (like flares, sound making device). But I could even be wrong about that. Thanks for watching!

[@ilonakiforishin1273]

Not a good yesterday game for our Seahawks team hopefully we will get better against the Lions week 2 next week.

[@WAFishQuest]

Yeah... that was quite a beat down... oh well onward to Detroit!

[@ilonakiforishin1273]

@@WAFishQuest Yea let’s focus on the Lions yesterday was not our day it’s ok we will be fine :)

[@Bo_in_Seattle]

Sold the lund😢

[@WAFishQuest]

I hear you Bo. I had a lot of good memories in that boat! I wish the hull was a mm or two thicker tho.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

I call those pocket boats cuz you can almost put them your pocket. That’s the boat I should’ve bought when I lived there. I almost flipped my Dolphin kayak too many times 😢. Can you get get those rock crabs to drop a claw like the ones in FL?

[@WAFishQuest]

Hey GnG! I think... think... you have to retain the whole crab in WA. But I'm not positive. Ha ha pocket boats 😂

[@warreng8637]

nice video...I love those Livingston boats my buddy had one and we took that thing out all the time at Tulalip area.

[@WAFishQuest]

Heck yeah! They're amazing. This 7 foot Livingston is more stable than my former 9 foot suntender. Thank you!

[@brianboatman5564]

The life!!!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Brian! 🙏

[@B_Broad14]

Hell, yes, sir!

[@WAFishQuest]

Ha ha rock on!

[@Jarom.M]

Out of curiosity, why the decision to down-size the boat? A pro-tip: I have several cheap crab gauges and keep one tied to each of my crabbing devices when in storage. That way I always have a gauge when I go crabbing. I've played that game and lost one too many times.

[@WAFishQuest]

That's an awesome pro Tip Jarom!! I will give that a try. Well, I was kind of done with Lund. The suntender was also getting beat up. I just saw the Livingston on offerup and jumped on it. To my enjoyment the 7 foot Livingston is more stable than the 9 foot suntender!

[@Jarom.M]

@@WAFishQuest Makes sense. Thanks!

[@weedhopper]

Haha nice boat blake get er done 🤣

[@WAFishQuest]

Ha ha thank you sir!

[@PoserdaveOutdoors]

Man what a beautiful background, awesome footage man!

[@WAFishQuest]

Thank you Dave! I look forward to seeing to wetting a line at some point!

[@PoserdaveOutdoors]

@WAFishQuest I've been sidelined for the last few weeks, but hoping ill be good enough to fet back out soon!

[@FishingWithDanVictoriaBC]

I been getting out on the water crabbing too, never know what you'll get!

[@WAFishQuest]

that's great Dan! Thank you for watching!

[@crabber59]

Great Boat those Livingstons ! I'm using a 8footer in the North Hood Canal and did well crabbing. It's a little cramp with 2 big pots and a 4hp motor but it's my main crab boat now.

[@raybaby]

Yup those are legendary boats especially here in the PNW. Awesome 👍

[@WAFishQuest]

Heck yeah! Legendary, great way to put it!

[@grantnoble9978]

I love the crab elevator to heaven. That was very entertaining and looked like fun. Thanks Blake.

[@WAFishQuest]

Thanks Grant! Glad that shot worked out!