Turning my SINKING boat into a CRAB stand

[@BeamDigger]

You've created a landmark. People will be giving directions: "Just go down East Furnace til you see a big boat on the right...we're just two blocks past that..."

[@patrickmchose7472]

Yeah Luke - This is bigger than even you imagined. You're changing Glen Burnie by creating a crab destination. Well done!!

[@coolbreezeak7578]

Kid.... you're the last of a dying breed. Been commercial fishing in Alaska 35 years. This makes me nostalgic... Thanks

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Thanks for doing what ur doing! Fish on!

[@uhisthisthingon1984]

​@@fvsoutherngirlbrother, keep it up. You're doing a great job.

[@youngaz7735]

@@fvsoutherngirl sweet videos just started watching about to sub..my experience as a house painter when I use caulking on certain things it tends to shrink or expand on certain things..when we have bad facia to repair we use a product called elastic Merrick patch smooth..and it does wonders..something to think about next time you try to repair some wood..peace brotha

[@markofzorro-j7s]

The fact that this guy doesn't have a prime time TV show is a travesty! One of the most entertaining and capable chaps on YT!

[@SavingMaverick55]

TV sucks. This show would also suck if it was on TV.

[@blaisemichael7872]

​@@SavingMaverick55TV couldn't do him justice

[@defomatt2684]

$250k for a new building or $700 for the Dora Lynn. Another $5,000 for lumber and paint another $800 for transport to the lot. $2,000 for the crane. All in for less than $10k. The most unique crab buying experience Maryland has to offer. PRICELESS.

[@Jacob-zv7xw]

gotta wait until we see how it does before praising it so much

[@SH19922x]

You forgot the labour kid

[@defomatt2684]

@@SH19922x labor is free when it’s your own. I’ve never paid myself labor when working for myself, but that’s a good idea.

[@alyx8522]

@@SH19922xlabor building a new building is gonna cost more than him doing this

[@montyforster3370]

7

[@brotherbax4083]

98% there! Amazing to see the Dora Lynn at its final home! You’ve saved a part of Chesapeake Bay waterman history with this project. We’re all hoping to buy fresh crabs from the new stand for years to come. Thank you, Luke!

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Thank you for watching!

[@tcupp33]

I’ve been watching your TikTok and praying that you would eventually make a KZbin channel. This is mint content. All of us adhd hobby enthusiasts are LOVING it.

[@Dan-mu5oy]

eventually? his you tube channel was been here 4 years before tiktok even started !!!

[@hoganarmstrong8791]

I couldn't have said it better

[@jhs1953]

Great idea and job, Luke. Best wishes for a successful season.

[@AlittleOffTopic4Sure]

Adhd warriors!!! ❤😂😂😂

[@DoG0niT]

I’m 52 years old worked all over the world, Luke your are great young business man. Keep up the hard work. But mostly keep being yourself and you will have that building one day.

[@BobReck]

Luke, I grew up and lived in Anne Arundel County for the majority of my life. I am now over 50 and live near Frederick. My wife and lived off of Solley Road for about 15 years so it's really nice to watch your videos and see the sights we saw daily during that time. We don't get back to AA County that often these days, but the next time the wife has a craving for Crabs, we will be driving back to pick some up from you. Seems like you're doing very well in your endeavors, but I still wish you all the best going into the future. Your videos are entertaining and educational at the same time. Just wanted to say thanks for that.

[@astrosully9757]

@28:05 bro I am so glad that you have shown people what a day in your life is like. I’m 25 now and I’ve been working on the Chesapeake down in Deltaville Virginia for 5 years now and a lot of the stuff you say/do is so freakin relatable. Makes me feel like I’m not the only young guy working on the water with all these older guys. Keep doing what you are doing please! Love your content.

[@clintonwhite5850]

Hey Luke. Wanted to save you some trouble later. Dig a trench from the little creek all the way back to the boat so that it pitches down towards the creek. Deep enough so that any water will run from under the boat to the creek. Get a "French Drain Pipe. A PVC pipe with lots of holes and a fabric sock over it. Bury that along the length of the boat and add a "T" fitting at the trench. Run solid pipe from the "T" down to the creek. Water from under the boat wont sit and ROT the bottom again. Looks stellar. Good lick buddy!

[@jimstratfordfl]

Caulk is your friend! Don’t beat yourself up too much, Luke. You’re doing a great job. Can’t wait to stop by for crabs and a shirt.

[@danhiggins7798]

Wish I could stop by for fresh crabs. NW Montana is a little to far. Even going to Seattle is to far. About 600 miles.

[@lovinglife69]

​@@danhiggins7798 Road Trip! 🚗 💨💨💨

[@hawk1481]

@@danhiggins7798 he does mail orders I believe

[@loganlm10]

My favorite construction saying; “do your best and caulk the rest”

[@jeffnawrocki6375]

Hey Luke, this is Jeff from California. I’m 60 years old. I just happen to stumble upon one of your videos one day and now I look forward to all of them. don’t get mad but unfortunately I’m not really a seafood guy, but I do enjoy the videos. Hope everything worked out great for you, keep on trucking buddy!oh yeah love seeing your wife you guys are awesome together

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Hey this is Jeff what?!

[@briancaldwell3510]

As a carpentry business owner/operator the quick conversation about your circular saw skills gave me quite the laugh! I’ve have that same conversation with many new guys! Keep doing your thing Luke!

[@rushhookhornadventures20]

Brother you are surrounded by some of the most amazing people ever!!! Love seeing these old timers helping you out in every way possible!! You don’t see that very much anymore!! It seems like for every 1-2 haters you have you have 4-5 of these guys showing you and helping you every way possible if that makes sense!! Just gives me hope in our society!

[@craigbeekhuizen357]

America and the world needs more young people like you - be proud of your achievements , look after yourselves and don’t burn out . 10/10 luke

[@jayryia]

Do me a favor: Take that 3:13 - 3:43 clip and save that... make it a short or make it the 1st video as one enters your channel. Thai is the single most motivational statement that younger people and some older ones should hear. THAT was one of the greatest things I've heard. Keep doing what you do... and may you have excellent success.

[@patchadams4me]

That's a ready made TED talk, right there. ;)

[@davidpacker117]

That will definitely be an eye catcher on your sales lot as well as preserving a piece of nautical history. I enjoy the videos.

[@stampinturtles]

My hubby is getting his boat ready to shrimp. I can’t wait! I love being on the water with him. Keep sharing your videos with us. Such an inspiration. God bless!

[@jamiejenkins5643]

Worked on the water my whole life. So is my family. I'm so glad a new generation like you is bringing light to how hard it is.. and using it to make money.. get it brother!!!!!

[@teddermachineworks]

TotalBoat is supporting the right people...they've got my business.

[@ryanbacon3442]

Grew up crabbing in the Delaware. I’m 44 now and haven’t been on a crab boat in 20 years but watching these videos makes me miss it. Glad to see your making things happen! Nothing has to be the typical way as long your getting it done!

[@A.U.Q.T]

BRILLIANT ,,,,,,,GOOD SHIT !

[@boutinpaul]

You should put some metal screens over them holes to keep the critters out. looks like a great place to build a nest up under the celing.

[@packoutjunkie160]

“Had some Korean put the floor in”. 😂. LOL. Dude I love these videos. Not only do we get to see what you do but you are down right funny. Keep up the hard work and your great attitude!! One of my favorite videos. Here’s to a great 2024 season Luke and crew.

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Thank you!

[@steveminer5293]

You're a great storyteller and one of the most hilarious DIYer I've seen. I'll definitely keep watching your channel!!

[@MrCONEHEAD8]

I’m a carpenter that live in California and you’re doing a great job. I really enjoy watching you. You may think you’re doing wrong but you’re doing just right. Have a great day.

[@reecebauer5261]

57 minutes of Luke shenanigans hell yeah

[@TheBRMueller]

Pro tip. When you're cutting alum. with power tools spray WD40 as you go and the blades won't build up with alum.

[@gillgetter3004]

I cut a lot of aluminum thresholds,door trim etc. you are right👍

[@jamesont6472]

I find PB works great on end mills an carbide burrs.

[@markknister6272]

Appreciate the ride. Keep after your dreams…. Love the crab store. I’ll be in Maryland in October. Maybe swing by then.

[@brian_2040]

Man oh man, this dude don't know when to quit. His work ethic and drive is admirable. Luke keep pushing bro. I have the same struggles you were talking about in the beginning. My Mom calls it "Seeing squirrels"

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

The amount of work you got done in such a short time, and the fantastic job that you did on this is awesome. Thank you for letting us be a part of it!

[@dynaryda8857]

Thank you for making videos too Wayne you got a lot of informative videos 🙏🏼

[@patriciap9307]

You pondered about your KZbin following. I will share my opinion of why you are so popular. Idk how I stumbled across the first post that I saw of yours. I don’t have a clue about crabbing or the east coast, but I saw your ingenuity in fixing things, and your hard work ethic. You remind me of days past when men like my father and my son used what they had to make things work. Nobody sees much of that anymore. I am a fan and hopefully will visit the new crab stand someday soon. Prayers for continued success in everything that you and Lindsey encounter!!

[@MediocreTCG]

If you've never made a boat not a boat, you ain't no crabber.

[@Chalz108]

Facts

[@RandallColvin24-7]

" ... ain't no Crabber." Luke McFadden ❤❤❤ Please trademark this.

[@MAGA_EXTREM1ST]

Hardy har

[@JimSealyJr]

The finished product looks good, and great video. You needed CAD* to make that job easier. (Cardboard AidedDesign) Cardboard templates are a lot easier to trim to fit and less expensive when you need to try again.

[@rockdaddio69]

Personality Plus

[@KING-FU]

I’m in FL, so obviously we don’t have extreme freezing temps like in MD, but as a career General Contractor, we use plastic body filler aka “Bondo” quite often to fill cracks / do repairs in rotten wood on construction remodeling projects. As long as you remove all the loose / splintered wood / putty and get it dust free, PBF will bond great to the raw wood with very little shrinkage. Sand, maybe a second skim coat, sand again, prime, paint and it’ll be slicker than greased owl snot. JS 😊

[@robinelaine.]

I’m stoked you jumped over to KZbin to make long form videos🤙 I also hate vertical videos so this is such a relief.

[@Sembazuru]

Your discovery of the beautiful wood on the stern reminds me of my parent's house. When they first got it in the late '70s all the woodwork was painted. My parents decided to strip the paint before adding yet another layer of paint. Only to find knot less golden oak under all that paint. They chemically stripped it (to get the paint out of the grain) and polyurethaned the wood instead.

[@MastaT_150]

I absolutely love this, it’s definitely the kind of project I would attempt. Also I feel ya on the scrap metal! It’s a terrible thing that happened with the Key Bridge and I mean no disrespect but everytime I watch them removing the wreckage I can’t help but drool a bit over all that steel getting cut up.

[@michaelhannan8305]

Put a piece of wire mesh or screen over the holes in the bottom of the boat to keep critters out.

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

Luke, That turned out looking SUPER NICE, fantastic idea! I even admit I got pretty teary😢 eyed a couple times watching this video!

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

Best of Luck on the New Business Adventure! BTW- I paused the video to check out yr "Dad's" trash wheel & beings I'm n Indiana could U maybe explain that briefly, that's on my Hoosier brain now.

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

One more thing, I am in need of a vacation in the worst way , it's been like 20yrs, So now that you've caught my eye...I just may be a customer @ that there "Fruit Stand" when it's up & Float n'😊

[@XUltraPunchx]

Fantastic work. Can’t wait to see it all branded and the stand running!

[@ronpittman5030]

My favorite wood working tool is the DeWalt five inch angle grinder with a flap wheel for those times you need to do some fine tuning or for fast sanding.

[@pathiggins4455]

or quick hammering

[@kjjeep2718]

I know billboards are expensive but if you could have a couple on the main road before your location with a picture of the boat on them would help catch us tourists as we drive by. The boat looks awesome and is the kind of thing I would stop at just because its kinda cool looking.

[@genuineimpulse9134]

His location isn’t on the tourist route.

[@petermacinnis5686]

Build a pier with pilings and ramp at each end alongside for customers to make their purchases

[@p.j.floridavibes8643]

Keep moving forward brother .. ALWAYS!

[@bummer42]

Definitely the best project I've seen on your channel. It turned out great, and your crab store will probably end up being a well-known landmark. I bet you even sell more crabs now.. well done!!

[@moztheravensfan]

Marina owner is a solid dude

[@WyoWellTester]

You should put a drip edge on your roof to give it a nice finished touch

[@stevenehrke2730]

put a sorting table in the center with plumbed water so you can showcase your crab sizes and show them living. like a big open fish tank!

[@mikefortner1761]

Glad to see everything working out! Been watching for some time! Got me through 2 back surgeries and always have kept me entertained! Really appreciate your videos and hard work and no quit attitude! Keep at it bud!

[@ryot340]

Looks great & I dig the longer vid (even if its more editing) appreciate your content

[@5thdayadventures]

Love it! I can't wait to come see it next time I'm up that way. It's the perfect way to immortalize that old boat and it will surely become a landmark to the area! 🦀👍

[@mikelazar5610]

My favorite tool is a chisel. After that's a framing hatchet.Good luck with the crabs stand, I hope you get a great business going. I've never been crab fishing commercially. Living on the gulf coast I have caught quite a few blue crabs for my personal pot.

[@averythurston8151]

Looking sweet! You’ve done great

[@wayneketter4768]

She looks awesome on the lot. Great job putting her together and thinking outside the box.

[@DrumNut927]

Luke, I really like watching you work your way out of a problem. My uncle had a Navy friend that was a waterman out of Tilghman and spent my share of time on the bay around Tilghman, and the Choptank fishing for Rock, and Blues. I just love the Chesapeake.

[@tylerpace8]

YOU KNOW it was a long ass week for Luke when he has a hour long video !!! You know he was busy af all week last week and was scrambling to get his stuff together for the season. They should be pulling crabs up already if not any day now lol

[@TheCritterWindow]

I would suggest an RV awning over the counter area. You may still need a bulge pump for ground water. Looks real good.

[@kick_then_shift]

You should close in all the back of the boat and just put a large opening side door that folds up like a merch trailer. That way you can ac the inside. Turn the cabin into the freezer for the crabs install the Mr. Cool system on there.

[@johnjagielski6911]

Luke McFadden you are the philosopher Crabber! I enjoy all of your videos! Well done young man!

[@deanna_0037]

Agreed! Only addition would be kids, he'd be a great Dad with a lot to teach his adorable future children.

[@OneMoreAnimalAndItsAZoo]

When your crab stand is open, I'm going to take a road trip from Central Texas to see it, buy merch, and hopefully meet you guys. Your channel is one of the most amazing ones. I am so blessed to have come across it. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@mackie_p]

Definitely saving this for after work 🤙🏼 Cheers from Canada!!

[@daledenstedt6369]

Congratulations young man

[@genuineimpulse9134]

I have days when I get twice as much done or spin in circles in my brain and anxiety = ADHD. Best wishes from the Severn river.

[@clifffawcett]

Loved this video! I think it’s so cool you rescued this boat and repurposed it. What a project! Looks great Luke.

[@ryanfriedrich7202]

Need to put some screens on the holes you cut in the bottom so critters don't get in

[@boroberson6345]

This is def. True!!!!!

[@craigdarby9533]

Too late now.

[@aliceleishman5596]

Awesome video! ❤😊

[@scottyscave]

My grandfather was a lobster fisherman in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 many many years ago. He did something similar to what your doing, but when he cut into bottom of the boat for drainage, he added wire mesh over the holes to keep the critters 🐀 from moving in.

[@spikezumbro2916]

Truly love all your content Luke. Passion, setbacks, achievements, heartaches, and the high of highs. Life is life. But waterman make the world go around.

[@bizzle1677]

Luke, that is an awesome project you have completed. Looks great and people will come from miles and miles to see at buy your crabs. Well done!!!

[@mikegentile13]

The Asian labor joke.....😅😅😅😅

[@skylerhayes8914]

You should see about tinting the windows of the boat for some privacy and it will help keep it cool for you as an office space. Get a portable ac unit for a couple hundred bucks. Get some of those mounted fans that you can put up and wire in some electric outlets. Then just run it to a plug that you can plug in a generator to give it power.

[@NCFREEMAN]

Awesome job Luke. I love your can do spirit and the way you aren't afraid to fake it to make it. Total American can do spirit.

[@ericschweinsberg133]

I live on the Mississippi gulf coast and before hurricane Katrina destroyed the entire coast, there was a shrimp boat that floated up during hurricane Camille. It was converted into a gift shop right on the coast highway on the beach. It was the most popular gift shop on the coast without a doubt, people came just to see it. Your shop will be popular no doubt, it’s different. Great job and great thinking out of the box.

[@glennhand2593]

I just stumbled upon this KZbin channel myself I have seen this young gentleman on TikTok. Just kind of like shorts here and there, but I am very amazed and proud of him and his accomplishments. He’s going to be a huge success. He already has a huge success good luck, my friend.

[@JohnRusatsky]

Wow your hard work will pay off big time. Looks great. The young generation can learn from you but very few have your guts and determination. Jonn

[@cricketcricket456]

I'm a 67-year-old country girl in Viginia. The way you work on things is exactly the way I do! I'm so glad I'm not the only person to work like this. I found your by scrolling, and immediately subscribe.....and I dont like crab meat! 😂❤❤❤

[@shadygrizzly]

Stihl 2 stroke chainsaws have never let me down! my favorite wood working tool is an oscillating cutting multi tool or a simple hand plainer. and I get them at harbor freight so if it breaks or when you eventually lose it its not a total loss. an when I'm doing projects I buy the big packs of safety goggles and keep a pair of googles everywhere possible place i would need one. P.S. you should somehow frame the old prop an use it as decoration in the boat when your selling out of it keep it classy!

[@bevis226]

That looks really good so far. Need a little landscaping on the property next to it and some Pylons with #1 jute rope and a couple antique crab pots.

[@billjamison2877]

YOU are a PRIME EXAMPLE of what makes America Great! Hard working, never give up kind of business man. You will be successful and I am driving down from the Harrisburg area to buy some crabs!

[@randallsherryadams5040]

Crazy cool!!! Suggestion: Place the cooler box in such a way so you can access it by means of a gang-plank or a faux dock. Well done! So excited for you!

[@genoisnelson3830]

I’m going to personally take a trip and buy crabs off you man it’s a must after watching all this work

[@jamiespeirs885]

Luke what an awesome project, stand back and give yourself a pat on the back. You took on a massive project and won. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Cupofgo]

Love your comments about fear and you realizing that you just need to take the chance and do the damn thing. Love seeing you trying new things and succeeding and learning so much along the way.

[@surfer730]

Good job! You are a dedicated and hard working young man. I’m glad to support you and any other “buy local” person.

[@evomink]

Nothing to say except for, “wow!” This is just f@&$ing awesome! I am continuously blown away by your hard work, your creativity, and your ingenuity. I hope this prints money for you and is just the start of something truly amazing and huge. I have a feeling it will be… No one deserves it more. Keep going and showing them how it’s done. I’ll be rooting for you from NYC.

[@thomasbritton3376]

Thanks!

[@IrishAcres]

Great discussion keep the keel cooler, Put it on display a great conversational pace, and educational for the young ones

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

All you need for that roof is a 5 gal bucket of elastomeric sealant. Make it white so it reflects heat during the summer. If you want to be really industrious, once you seal the roof, get metal rails and buy a bunch of solar panels from Harbor Freight so that you save money on electricity to keep the crab cooler running. Also, you need to patch up those holes on the bottom or you will get rats and other vermin under your floor boards.

[@jacobsherman526]

GJ man! You're an inspiration to all others trying to make it happen for yourself instead of succumbing to the daily 9-5 grind, and your funny to boot. Keep up the good work!

[@oldwaysstillwork]

I see how handy those little battery chainsaws are now. If you want a Gas saw and I've ran a lot of different saws over the years and the quietest for just occasional use, in my opinion, is an Echo. If you're going to use it very much, though go with a STIHL. Favorite woodworking tool.......4inch gringer with 80 grit sanding pad.

[@jermeyporter5923]

It looks amazing. You should be very proud of yourself. I hope to be able to come that way the next season and see it.

[@ZankuProductions]

Wow brother. Proud of you. Great idea to stand out above the rest. I wish you tons of success.

[@Longhorn39Z]

I'm glad to see a real craber and fisherman . Great to see it love the inspiration and drive. Love you 😘

[@robertfisher7949]

That looks splendid, great job. Might have to make a pilgrimage to buy some crabs. Best of luck this season.

[@bhdivotfiller]

Great investment in you and your wife’s business. Very creative Luke, Keep on keeping on!

[@Benw3790]

Dude it looks so good. Was so satisfying to see it sitting, flush, with all the dirt and gravel graded around it. Nice job man!

[@Jackwiley63]

As a retired agriculture mechanic teacher who taught many work skill, you’re doing a great job. The finished project is absolutely wonderful! 😊

[@robertrickabaugh3304]

Absolutely awesome Luke. You've built a landmark for your business

[@cashdrennan]

Man this is so cool! If I ever leave Texas and head that way i definitely gotta stop by! Wish you could’ve done something with that beautiful wood on the back that was an awesome idea! Love the “stand”

[@robinjames4334]

When that jack fell, I freaked right along with you! You are right, though... looks awesome, Luke

[@coltonkruse2313]

Dude that came out awesome! I wasnt expecting to see it in place at the end! If I didnt live on the other side of the country i would definitely come see it and buy some crab. Nice work! Wish you well make and thanks for sharing.

[@johnatyoutube]

Cool conversion! Can't wait to see it on the street. I drive by there all the time. It looks like you might need to build a deck next to it for your customers.

[@cheynejones9536]

Don’t stop making these videos! My family loves it!!! Fortmyers Florida!