Turning my SINKING boat into a CRAB stand

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After a little over two months the Dora Lynn is finished! I bought this sinking boat to use as my crab stand. It has taken a ton of work to get it to this point, but it's finally done! I had to sand, paint, and build a bunch of stuff on it. It's time to place it in it's permanent spot on my crabbing stand lot.
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[@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

[@markamyes4171]

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]

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[@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.

[@THEUnholy1]

Adhd warriors!!! ❤😂😂😂

[@johnsavage1109]

I had to call my wife to have a look at this video. This young man is so much like myself in days gone by. I live in Australia, am 75 years old and my boat is 52 years old. She is an old plank trawler. Cheers ....

[@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.

[@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”

[@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 !

[@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!

[@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!!!!!

[@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?!

[@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! 😂❤❤❤

[@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!

[@packoutjunkie5813]

“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!

[@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. ;)

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@reecebauer5261]

57 minutes of Luke shenanigans hell yeah

[@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.

[@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!

[@XUltraPunchx]

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

[@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 🙏🏼

[@genoisnelson3830]

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

[@MarkoMygun]

Fine job Luke ,and everyone else who helped. It's AWESOME seeing a young man live his dreams ,CONGRATS. Can't wait to see you selling Crabs and Merch out of it. Thanks for taking us along bro.

[@wettale]

For those unusual cuts, get some card board and cut that until it fits, you can tape together multiple pieces til you have something that fits perfect. Then you transfer that to wood and make your cut. It will save you time, material, and most of all $$$

[@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.

[@donavanzeh4254]

Stern would look great stained, varnished, and with a Gilded logo!!! Gold leaf would really "Set It Off"!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@RobertSherry-w5d]

Kudos to John for being like Luke’s second dad Great relationship

[@moztheravensfan]

Marina owner is a solid dude

[@grayheadedgamer]

Boat stand came out fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you nothing but the best on this years crab season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petermacinnis5686]

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

[@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'😊

[@michaelhannan8305]

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

[@lukesie2420]

I’ll bet you any money customers will want to go inside the front of that boat to check it out, I’d plan on making that portion accessible if it were me. Families will create memories coming to this unique crab stand!

[@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!!

[@patmasters3184]

Don't forget wood swells when wet . If you're deck is too tight it will push on the hull. If fiberglass it will crack leaving leaks !

[@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.

[@wayneketter4768]

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

[@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

[@Duck_87]

You're hardwood and dedication will payoff Luke you and your wife should be very proud

[@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.

[@seanlathbury5410]

Thank you Total Boat! You’ve helped me out on my own boat projects and I appreciate you helping out this special project.

[@WyoWellTester]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Jm-is9ig]

Dude that thing came out really good. I know it was a lot of work but once it's in place and you're selling crabs out of it it's going to be so cool!!!!!!

[@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! ❤😊

[@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.

[@AnimalWhisper007]

Love the entire Idea . The Repurpose of an Old Boat to bring the Crab Eater to the Yard !!!

[@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.

[@averythurston8151]

Looking sweet! You’ve done great

[@kennethmacleod111]

Beautiful job! Looks like it's sailing on blue gravel, add some white gravel at the bow and it would look amazingly realistic.

[@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.

[@sirwilliam7988]

You need some huge flags mounted on top to help capture attention from the road. Maybe a big ass crabb attached to the cabin of the boat. Definatly need some ship yard rope to lace those poles with out front. And some old netting. Other than that, it looks awesome.

[@TJTX96]

Sir William, I was thinking the same thing about the flags, the crab rope is an awesome idea btw

[@tylermichels9023]

needs those commercial flags and definitely the maryland flag on it

[@fisherb1626]

Sir what is an ass crab and what makes one big?

[@sirwilliam7988]

@@fisherb1626 Big ass crabb. Figure of speach. Sorry, let me dumb it down a bit. A very large crab.

[@joeshmow1583]

Lol he was joking, at least i hope so.​@@sirwilliam7988

[@travishancock2302]

I think the boat is a perfect crab store man. It’s gonna set you apart from every other store, it looks amazing..🤘

[@TheCritterWindow]

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

[@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.

[@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! 🦀👍

[@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.

[@daledenstedt6369]

Congratulations young man

[@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!

[@mackie_p]

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

[@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.

[@matthuston9892]

Love the Dead stickers on the wheelhouse

[@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.

[@two_bales]

The idea if the teak with lettering for pictures was a great idea

[@jamiespeirs885]

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

[@mikegentile13]

The Asian labor joke.....😅😅😅😅

[@glennbrown1961]

The only problem I can see Luke is your bottom is no longer structually connected to the sides! By cutting the frames to lower the floor you haven't got a strong connection anymore. But then again as it is no longer a boat its probably fine. Its a GREAT crab shack! I love your mates caulking hammer. The caulking cotton is supposed to get wet. It then swells up therefore taking up in the seam. Its the cotton that keeps out the water, the compound makes it look preety! Cheers and G'day from Tasmania!

[@clifffawcett]

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

[@seanbevan7]

Good video: Boats; candour; philosophy; cock-ups; and ego-free adventure. 10/10. Thank you.

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@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!

[@Jackwiley63]

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

[@loydheckenlively9426]

You took a big gamble. It's gonna pay off. It's a beautiful boat for what you pay for it. And all the hard work Pat. Yourself on the back. Sir, you did a good job. It's beautiful. Don't beat yourself up too bad in the long run. You save yourself tons of money

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@bigjm3143]

Next time, use a piece of scrape plywood or any kind of wood. You make a model cut, then outline it on the new piece you're going to replace 😊 give it a try just might work .

[@rodmeisterful]

Great editing and production values.

[@maxreed5555]

Chainsaw: if you’re just cutting lumber once in a while or just cutting up branches in the yard get yourself a nice mid sized Stihl or Husqvarna. I have a stihl MS170 and a MS271 and they’re both nice little saws. If you’re going to be cutting hardwood or firewood get the bigger saw.

[@fvsoutherngirl]

Thanks!

[@IrishAcres]

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

[@andrewe8274]

I’ve been looking to buy my first boat for so long and you have motivated me to keep pursuing my goals to be a boat owner. I might not be able to afford the best boat but a boat is a boat just as long as you’re stressing and having fun all at the same time. Keep up the good work bud!

[@andrewe8274]

Also, let me know if you have any Richardson 112 hats for sale. I’ll make sure to buy each design you have to contribute to your success.

[@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!!!

[@cupcakemcgee3175]

I don’t eat crabs or live near an huge body of water but I love the sarcasm in the videos, very entertaining. Love the content you provide.

[@rustbucket9318]

Boat looks perfect in the gravel. I’m impressed.

[@crystalcorbin1232]

You are the MacGyver of building and crabbing!! Love it! If it works, it works!!! ❤😂

[@Longhorn39Z]

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

[@phuocngo3338]

Unscrew the bottomright then unscrew the bottom left then unscrew the 2 screws at top lefthandside third righthandside fourth. Momentum conservation. Less hand movement.

[@steveminer5293]

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