Finally working on my VANDALIZED boat

[@fvsoutherngirl]

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[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

It be awesome to find a security camera system you could have on your boat without the need of wifi to check it with your phone Like if it's bad weather you can pop up the camera footage on your phone , or if your in a sketch spot, you can keep an eye on it

[@lukevandermark71]

I've noticed that *some* people, once they get so many subscribers they don't reply to comments. Then you have the humble people with more subscribers that try to answer to all the comments

[@lukevandermark71]

Important thing to remember Luke, stay humble dude!! Remember we, subscribers made you what you are today!!!

[@The-AMERICAN-EXPRESS]

Luke, your hand righting is the exact same as mine. Half capitols, no spelling abilities, and no cursive although some people think I'm righting in cursive if it gets bad. I have never seen any one who wrights like me, I'm just amazed.

[@terencemerritt]

@@lukevandermark71you’re 100% right. They usually reply and care, or at least act like it til they hit around 30,000 subscribers. Then they start getting the KZbin monies rolling in and forget what got them to that point. Some creators tho still interact in the comments tho and that goes a long way. Andrew Camarata for example has like 1.4 million and still replies to lots of comments. That’s appreciated

[@Murgatroyd999]

If @Garmin was smart they would sponsor Luke & provide him all their latest & greatest electronics. They couldn’t pay for a better commercial than a couple of hours of Luke’s videos showing the reasoning for specific pieces of their tech & the installation of the equipment & eventually their products in use. People love to root for the underdog, for the man who pulls himself up by his own bootstraps, for the guy who demonstrates what being an American is all about. A guy just like Luke, humble, hardworking and grateful for the opportunity to live his own American dream. This is some of the best content on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Can’t wait to see more.

[@Dbars19]

Garmin doesnt need to advertise.....its a parent company of a much much larger company.

[@prodigalpilot]

@@Dbars19everyone needs to advertise. Garmin is a large company, but not sure what you mean by parent company, Garmin is not owned by any other corporation.

[@jessedewell]

​@@Dbars19they absolutely couldn't hurt themselves by joining teams with this young man.. McDonald's doesn't need to advertise, yet.......

[@jevaughnn6823]

@@prodigalpilotbut owns others hence why they are PARENT company

[@cotycampbell4056]

Damn you got a busy winter 😂

[@hoosier_justin]

When I say I have been DYING to see this series get started, living for this. Can’t wait to see where she goes!

[@taddavis7459]

Respect the fact that Luke is always the guy working on his stuff. I’m sure he’s at a point where he could hire the work out but he’s always getting his hands dirty. I will always support someone that just gets it done. 👏

[@DennisErvin-ne7xr]

This is a shot in the arm, finally get to see the boat repair action, primarily why I watch. Thanks Luke.

[@JavierFernandez-bq5ks]

As many have said, "I take my hat off," the energy, effort, and above all, BALLS that you put into making your business and your family's livelihood continue to grow are to be admired, and channels like yours are the ones that in my opinion are worth supporting, since among other things they serve as inspiration for many people. I know that at this point in the process it is difficult to see the end, but if we look at the "positive" side within all the misfortune that has happened to you, once you finish the project you will have the boat you need made almost completely to your liking, and knowing exactly how it is built, so that any future repairs will be much easier.

[@paintingcowboy]

You truly are an inspiration to some of us. Because of you, I've been trying to work on more things by myself instead of hiring it all out. That even helps my self esteem. Keep it up!

[@Fen_6996]

Hey Luke, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come and be proud of yourself! Your dedication and hard work are truly admirable. Keep pushing forward, even when the road gets tough. Remember, every step you’re taking now is building toward something incredible. One day, you’ll look back with pride and have amazing stories to share with your family, stories of resilience, determination, and success. Stay focused and trust the process your efforts will pay off in ways you can’t even imagine yet! 🦀

[@waynewaynehinxmanhinxman4076]

😅😅

[@jmc9910]

Watching you guys peel back the layers on this onion, I realized that the needs for getting this vessel back to ship shape go way way beyond the damage of the vandalism.

[@rickringer]

I think it’s a really smart move tearing it all down and starting over. That way you know what you’ve got and you can set it up your way. I wish I was close enough to help.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad to have been able to join you for a moment on this project! I think you'll end up with the nicest crabbing boat on the bay!

[@lnr12241]

I can't wait to see this finished. This was obviously filmed earlier in the year. Curious how far along they are in real time. Build it right she will serve you well

[@adrianlawrence7029]

Great vid, I`m in the clean & rebuild stage of a 23ft pleasure cruiser, The best tool for cutting fiberglass is a brushless multitool, niceclean cuts without the dustcloud & mess caused by grinders!!!! I use a Milwakee m18FMT, honestly Brilliant though the cheaper brushed motor variety was rubbish, choked up, fried & died in short order, I also learned to blow out the tool motors with compressed air As resin dust blocks them up & causes overheat & death, hence I now have a new brushless grinder! (no more stuck motor brushes) Also, I wish I had put conduit in my boat for the electrics before glassing as having to re glass is so annoying. Good Luck with the build!

[@christinewade5129]

Hello from a middle aged Maryland mom who loves ur videos Buying crabs 🦀 from you is on my bucket list !!!!!

[@shawnsparkman7916]

I worked a boat for a few years that had a pair of Cat 3208 engines. Worked well for a good while. Blew starboard engine towing a shrimper in. Boat spent a few months in the marina getting overhauled. When Coast guard cleared the boat with a full inspection, boat had new inline 6 engines pushing 650 HP each. New shafts, seals, bearings and props.

[@johnhenlen8421]

Hope you and your family had awesome thanksgiving Luke!!

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Luke. You’d be smart to instal a set of isolator mounts on whatever engine and gear you put back in it. It’s amazing how it can change the way your back and knees feel at the end of the day. Some guys where I’m at (vinalhaven Maine) even go as far as to instal a wood floor where they stand by the steering and where the crew stands at the washboard. Again it is amazing how something little like some strips of cedar epoxied to the deck can change the way your body will feel at the end of the day. With as much time as you spend each year on the deck of that boat you want to make it as comfortable as possible. Also makes it way way easier to align the prop shaft to the gear!!!

[@qcdsticks]

Hey Luke love your videos! I'm a part time stone crabber down here in Florida for my buddy who has a commercial license and tags. I just wanted to say keep doing what you're doing brotha. What happened to your boat is just disgusting regardless of the culprit's situation. But i urge you to look at it this way; you now have a golden opportunity to build/modify it for the way YOU will be using it even though it wasn't planned. Like for example my personal boat is a 79 ranger bass boat that has been hodgepodged and taped together with random wires and mounting holes everywhere. I just wish I had the time. money, and good reason to strip it to the runners and rip everything out to do it the right way. Like all new electronics and gauges that actually work.

[@monadking2761]

I was just on a cruise in the Bahamas and saw a guy with your Desperado shirt on. It was so cool to see it and I mention you. I love soft shell crabs after having them this spring for the first time. This going to be a good build and your doing it right. I had a 28 boat way back and took the whole boat apart one summer and compleatly built it from inside out. I was great knowing that everything was new and reliable when I took it out the next summer. Good luck with your build. I am looking forward to more content of this build.

[@rileys4x4]

Have to give you props. That's one hell of a project. If it's within your budget, try to use composite wood to build it back. Wood will just get soft and Rot on you. May the Force, be with you, young man.

[@Hazeyoazz]

Cannot wait to see the final product of this. Do it once cry once this boat will be bulletproof once youre all done redoing it! Keep it up!

[@rjtassie]

After watching this video, I feel much better about the project boat I am knee deep in. Wishing the both of us good luck!

[@keithdavis278]

Wow dude! Your going all out on this rebuild! You’re awesome, own it!

[@pdm1289]

A quick review of the internet showed the cost of a rebuild like you are talking about is $15K-30K, with a actual cost is probably 20K-$25K is more realistic. That is a lot of money but it is one of the best investments you can make in your boat before break downs occur.

[@v1antbo]

But how much is the boat worth?

[@v1antbo]

A full rebuild of a 454 Cummins engine can typically cost between $5,000 and $10,000 depending on the extent of the rebuild, parts needed, and labor costs at your chosen mechanic shop

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. So many possibilities. Great to see you taking the time for a full reset and sharing the progress. Definitely too late to make a difference, but just finished watching C&C equipment overhaul a 9 liter John Deere engine for a military dozer. Recently he mentioned that he takes $10 an hour off his hourly rate when he’s allowed to record his work to share on KZbin. Customers option. Watching the miserable job cleaning the bilge was pondering, a technology used for cleaning black mold in houses that’s supposed to be relatively easy and low impact might help in some of your situations. Basically they use sand blasting equipment modified to use dry ice pellets as the media. The energy from the impact not only provided a scrubbing action but the extreme cold kills any toxic biologically active substance and the pellets sublimate into gas and the only cleanup afterwards is a light dusting. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@chrispowless321]

The content I’ve been waiting for. I’m excited to see the progress as it unfolds!!!!

[@andrewczajkowski7001]

Im loving this build and excited to see the other episodes going forward. See you at the stand next year!

[@erichaskell]

I had a nice fellow who worked for me and one afternoon while chatting I noticed he had 16penny nails in just about every cubby and container on his work truck. I asked "why don't you get organized and put all your nails in one container?" He answered "Having nails in every possible place, I'll never run out because if I can't find them in one place, I just have to look in another". Great logic to which I had no reply.

[@nathancheers5259]

Keep doing what you doing buddy 15-year offshore fishing respect what you doing push on 3 you will get there 100% respect to you and 100% your partner have a great day❤

[@gilbertricketts1063]

The work that you have accomplished on the Desperado is amazing!❤

[@billdenton530]

I can't believe you ate the whole thing. I am amazed how you ripped out the whole thing!!!!! But seeing it I understand why it needed it. It will be the best boat ever because you are a crabber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have been gifted. God loves you!!!

[@pipslife7874]

fantastic work!! i AM IMPRESSED!! Cant wait to see the next one!!

[@brandondawkins6390]

I’m happy you posted another video luke! Me and the wife always sit down for dinner and watch your videos. Thanks brother and keep up the hard work .

[@austonbrierley4729]

I LOVE this channel!!!! It sucks to wait so long for videos but I get it better content for sure. Good luck Luke I'm routing for you!!!

[@bobbyeveritte3861]

One cool ass video Luke. You're a very amazing young man. The more videos watched, the more you make people feel like a they're on the boat fishing that my young friend is absolutely a g re at experience absolutely

[@bryancondrey6457]

Man that old bilge looks like an EPA superfund site!

[@MrBikebros]

You are going to town my friend! making really good progress!

[@egypthobby]

I have seem plenty of boat rebuilds on KZbin, and by far you have done the cleanest cleanup I have seen. Good start to an awesome project and i can't see you taking 2 years to rebuild

[@squiddly-diddly]

Been there done that... good luck..but if you put the time in fpr proper prep, the end result is so satisfying....👍👍👍👍👍

[@clarenceshuemake3519]

I could sit here and watch you work on the boat for hours. I really like your sense of humor.

[@coreycorey2220]

Great video, Luke. Glad to see you're making progress on your Dream boat as far as the haters go They are just jealous of your hard work. As a fan of your videos. I want you to continue to put out Great content.

[@kelo2568]

And Ring has a community online. I’m sure your sponsor has a great product. We are notified whenever something is out of the ordinary. Thank you for the content. I’m hoping they open the dugeness season here soon. One crabber to another be blessed

[@trcass1]

great video Luke. Nice of Wayne to stop by and plug his videos. you guys did a lot of work to the ole girl. wonder if a steam pressure cleaner would do any better. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next one.

[@curtisshaffer295]

Awesome looking forward to seeing the full tear down and rebuild

[@bobyoung5465]

i love watching you rebuild this boat can't wait til the next build video

[@chrisgallagher3703]

You got this Capt... looking forward to seeing her reborn Luke !!

[@offduty170]

Great video - really showing the time and effort and all the help from many friends to get your dream boat completed in the way you would really want it done. Plus I don’t mind waiting in between videos because the quality you’re putting out is top notch - thanks for sharing and thanks for showing everything - can’t wait to see what comes next !!

[@electricmayhem24]

Awesome stuff! Hopfully you get to do a full revamp of this thing and make it your dream!

[@ChrisinOSMS]

Had to go put on my Desperado t-shirt and hit play!

[@No1Bigbear]

I've been binge watching your old videos hoping that you would post a new one! Perfect timing!

[@alanallison7913]

Ive had Simpli Safe for 5 years and it's great.

[@Nick-nu5vb]

man i love your crazy adventures, also Riley is a real one for sure

[@Luke_Groundwalker]

I love these hour long videos even if it means a little wait between em. Cant wait for the final product and the new crabbin videos on it!

[@danielgratz974]

Keep doing you Luke! Hater's will hate, always. I started laughing thinking about the vandals squirming in their boots knowing that you are not only properly protecting your investments, but you are becoming more and more successful every single day!

[@quarlow1215]

It definitely looks better on camera Luke. Thats a pretty amazing job you're doing. I was shocked how clean you got it to this point. It definitely needs to be cleaner for glassing but WOW. I would have steam cleaned it but I think you did better. A bit of wire Wheeling and a wash with acetone she'll be glass worthy for sure.

[@Scott_Hauck]

Thank you for the Flash Back of my blunder years working in a boat yard.

[@joeybryan7065]

Simplisafe is great. I have had them for over 15 years. Great cost and great service

[@MYJewels68]

Looking forward to more. I'm a ♻️ reuse older city hippie country woman. I've started my own channel since I started watching you, among others, a few years ago. I have done a lot over years, mostly by myself. Now I'm striving to share my experience, strength and hope thru KZbin. Keep up the tough work and showing it. I want more as well as others, I'm sure. ❤😊

[@MVCompassRose]

Hey Luke, have the authorities made any arrests yet, or are they at least getting close? The week after your boat got vandalized, mine got stolen and was never recovered.

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Won't happen. I had a car vandalized, knew who did and had proof an cops did nothing

[@smzemperfi]

@@Jacobtheunwiseit makes you wonder why cops waste money on swat vehicles like MRAPs instead of using those funds for training and salaries.

[@highpsiguy4085]

​@@smzemperfiBecause they get grants from the state and if the funds aren't used they will lose them. So they think of the most EXPENSIVE and USELESS object imaginable, and aquire it. I lived in Queen Anne's county for a decade. Specifically Grasonville. I'm familiar with the local police and some of the expenditures they make. It's sad. And it's our tax dollars being used. I could list 100 things Queen Anne's county could benefit from TREMENDOUSLY, and MRAPs are not on that list.

[@qcdsticks]

It's unlikely that will happen unfortunately like others have said. They typically don't actually investigate things like that unless they can have a bust that will take down a crime ring doing it. Because it's all about that picture of them "taking down bad guys". Besides that the way they handle it is "well their insurance will just take care of replacing that stuff and it'll be better stuff anyway."

[@anthonyhumbert8787]

They will never make an arrest.

[@jerrymollere1818]

I think a good steam cleaner will do a good job...This has certainly turned into a big job..But you will have something when u finish..Keep going and you will be proud of the final results..Glad to see I am not the only one that bought a project boat over the years...

[@Crazy_Terryy]

The boat is looking great Luke!! Excellent progress!

[@blackwolfnews1722]

This is very exciting! So glad to see you start this project!

[@Bum-gh2zi]

This video is OSHA and EPA approved. 🦀🦀🦀✅✅✅

[@Graemesbullys]

Great job getting the boat cleaned up can’t wait to see to work you do in the future. Did you ever get to view the cameras that were near your boat when it was vandalized

[@v1antbo]

A full rebuild of a 454 Cummins engine can typically cost between $5,000 and $10,000 depending on the extent of the rebuild, parts needed, and labor costs at your chosen mechanic shop. or. If you are doing it yourself - the cost to rebuild a 454 is not very high - should be able to do one for no more than 1500 bucks in parts pretty easily ASSUMING there is no damage to major components - block/heads/crank, etc.

[@sneaks01]

Luke, you, your team and friends are so impressive! Fantastic work ethic! Great job! 😊

[@Azdude801]

These videos will pay for your boat restoration. I love it.

[@Heavy_hillbilly]

I thought it was pretty neat , I was in my local ace hardware. They have a dark seas rack , with your hoodies on it here in Virginia. Keep up the hard work bubba 💪

[@chuckthomas8176]

Glad to see the work on the boat

[@Donie-ty4rx]

I've been waiting to see this series start. I'm so happy to see this coming to fruition for you!

[@MazzInCali]

I watched this video intending to fall asleep. I watched every second WIDE AWAKE. Gotdammit. So good.

[@anthonylee2099]

Luke, you’re Soooo knowledgeable! Good luck on your restoration 🤙😎

[@eladvanallen8282]

Nice work. You remind me a lot of the younger me. I grew up in Mt. Washington, Balto. Co. and my life was sealcoating and painting parking lots.

[@ExtraordinaryHorizons]

Such an awesome effort! We totally get it! this is pure passion at work!

[@craigpeter5871]

good luck...looking good so far

[@LloydHill-k2p]

Awesome job, You can do the shallow crabbing because you just removed nearly 2 ton of crap from it. With only a single floor, no hydraulic crab scoop and a clean bilge CJ's gonna be pissed lol. Wish I could help but I'm in Australia. Looking forward to the rebuild videos.

[@jeffquintrell1963]

Been wondering if they caught the hoodlums, but I’m sure you’d update us. I’ve was waiting for these videos your work ethic is phenomenal. Hoping it all works out and you bring that boat back to its new self!!!

[@fenrirgaming37]

To rebuild a 450 Cummins, it'll cost roughly between $5000 to $10000 depending on your area.

[@markroper9269]

You Tom Sawyer'd them into your team. Powerful fun!!! Reminds me of cutting 1/2 of the floor in my bathroom to replace rotten sub-floor. Good times.

[@Dr.DeethNutz]

Some of my favorite yt channels are the restoration ones like nnkh and people like that. Glad to know i got a new restoration series to watch

[@djurispijker3519]

As an airline pilot just having flown 13hrs from Asia to the middel east I am supposed to rest now.....that was the plan up to the moment I saw this video upload😬 🥳

[@patrickackerman1744]

Glad you are getting it done! Great progress! Can’t wait to see her in action

[@BBanksy]

I took a break from your videos so now i can binge them all in one night! and complain that i’ve watched them all again.

[@subbab4]

Gee man...this is going to be a job and a half. Looking forward to seeing what you can make of it. Good luck

[@awake.collective]

Looking really good :) you got this, excited to see progress!

[@yaroose1]

Glad the Despo is living up to my T-Shirt!! Great work. Been there. Live on the Broadneck. Maybe I'll see you out there next year!

[@kenanwalsh6030]

looking good, i commend you for all the work you are putting into this build, as someone who details boats i can at least understand the pain of scrubbing for hours on end. just not at this level lol

[@Fish_4life23]

I'm all in on this rebuild. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@JAMiller1220]

37:50 now that is a socket set!👍. Who said is it. It is way too clean and organized to be yours.

[@ronaldmoy9036]

Great video! Fun to watch the boat transformation!

[@Po-man-13]

Great video! And awesome call on starting new ground up, nothing last without a good foundation. Keep up the great work.

[@Alfiewow]

It's really good to see you guys not half assing anything. If youre gonna do it may as well do it right. It'll be nice knowing you're starting from a good solid spot.

[@marcdesrosiers4312]

Great video keep them coming don't skimp take your time make it your life time boat to support your family

[@davidjones6110]

That boat is going to be SPICY! You will sleep very well when it's done!

[@randystonejr]

get a steamer power washer helps with the grease cause it has hot water used to power wash heavy equipment with one before painting

[@chrisfortin8549]

Thank You for getting back to this!

[@CharlesManch]

"We need to degrease the boat, to see where else we need to degrease the boat." 😂 Awesome work fellas!!

[@Mike-hb4pc]

Just subscribed. This is going to be a fun build to watch. On the fuel tank issue, I know you said 85 gallons would be fine for you as a 'day boat'. However, I think you'd be better off with the two saddle tanks (100 gal each side). That way, you won't have to mess around getting fuel at the end of every fishing trip. You could probably go several days or all week with only one trip to the fuel dock, saving you time and money. Just my $0.02..........

[@billsrq1788]

Sale the baskets at the crab stand. Put your stencil on it. Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@James_-_-_Michael_-_-_W]

I love the rinse and repeat method for the desperado lol it’s easily my favorite part hahaha