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I'm on the search for a boat, but it’s not for crabbing. It’s for selling crabs! I’m looking at 3 different boats and going to turn one of them into a crab stand. I need to find one that’s in decent enough condition that I don’t have to do a ton of work on it. Even though it’s not going to be on the water, I still need it have a solid floor, roof, and cabin. Hopefully we can make a deal!
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[@fvsoutherngirl]

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[@christopherdwyer7570]

@fvsoutherngirl hey bud what are you gonna do with the engine? If you see this I'm interested.

[@Realhighlife]

If you need some good fiberglass work done I built yachts for about 5 years I did a lot of transom work, flew and sealed tanks .built 52 open,52 Cuddy's,34 open , cuddy intrepid boats . We built whole boat about three weeks

[@latenerd2441]

Random person: How many boats do you need? Luke: YES

[@ryanbesslingsr.9529]

You should build a 12 foot section of pier, like a deck for your customers to walk on to come up to the boat to get their crabs. That would be cool!

[@kentsmith1253]

With a built on cooler!

[@caseycorbin9459]

That’s my dad’s old crab boat! She used to be named Dora Lynn after my mom. That’s my childhood right there. Good luck buddy

[@kingofsludge7262]

Oh wow! How can you tell that’s the exact one? I don’t come from ship country

[@caseycorbin9459]

@@kingofsludge7262 I’ve seen her recently

[@tanyasteers4802]

That's cool fun too watch

[@timgotta1]

Proof please

[@ChiefStones]

The hardest part of this sale is going to be telling the wife you bought another boat that doesnt have a drivetrain or engine and then telling her it needs a little bit of work. Can't wait for that video!

[@dixienormous126]

Exactly... being married is the hardest part of most situations 🤣

[@FishinFreak21]

Freshly married and been crabbing his whole life, I’m sure she better understand. Probably loves his spontaneous personality

[@nateguzman3438]

His definitely going to be sleeping in the boat now lol

[@ebolawarrior451]

@@dixienormous126 hence why I'm not. More time more money and have my daughter so fk em.

[@bholdr----0]

Reminds me of the saying that: 'It is eaiser to seek forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.'

[@austinado16]

Outstanding Luke! Be sure to contact your City Building Dept. and make sure that this is all doable, and whether there will be any issues that they spring on you, like all of a sudden because you're developing a City lot, they want sidewalks put in, restrooms that are handicap capable, paved parking and curbs with controlled drainage...and on and on and on. One minute you're thinking, "I just wanna park a cool vintage boat and a refrigerator and keep selling crabs" and the next minute it's a $300k project that needs umpteen permits, inspections, the hiring of engineering firms, and on and on.

[@Joehouse900]

Dude 👍 nobody asked

[@marcinczapski8547]

@@Joehouse900 yeah roight back atcha buddy

[@Joehouse900]

@@marcinczapski8547 aw sticking up for your boyfriend?? How cute 🥰

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

He’s right though! And even if it was semi Mobil on wheels they may have a no trailer off of hitch law.

[@mr.notorious2465]

This is great advice and something I was going to suggest but I've seen the state take down finished and ongoing projects for the absurdist reasons. Once personally had to remove a custom hand shaped sign with vynl laminate and red led rope inlayed around the perimeter and the light reflected backwards off the building and couldn't even be seen directly, yet the city claimed it was to much of a distraction to drivers... Regardless of the 50 other signs along the street, casting direct light outward and toward drivers.

[@robertwolfe8680]

You are right about costing more money than you think, but your idea is something that other people will certainly like. It will be a magnet for your business plan. You remind me of me years ago. Looking to build up your business. I lobstered in Maine for 20 years. I like your idea and style,I think you will do very well with this project and adventure. Good luck I don’t think you will regret this decision. Have fun with it.

[@EMMANUEL.ORDONIO]

That’s gonna be one kick ass crab stand! Crazy part is I went looked at double trouble and the one you bought. Beautiful pieces of history but them girls were rough man.

[@denniskillmon769]

There used to be a Deadrise on the south side of 301, advertising one of the Crab Houses back in the Day. it was suspended by telephone poles. I wanna say it was south of Waldorf. It deteriorated over the years and collapsed. I must have rode past that Ole boat a thousand times on My Motorcycle... IT...was a statement. Your Crab Boat will be the same hysterical LANDMARK...that No One Will FORGET. Great advertising forever.

[@robertkellenberg4171]

Wasn't that Capt Leonard's restaurant? I think that was on rt 5 though....been a while since I've been that way, spent a lot of time at Cape st Mary's and Seabreeze growing up.

[@DunLogan]

Luke, anchor your boat to the ground and add footers so it’s a fixed structure. Then have BGE run power to it so you can plug your reefer box in to the boat instead of running a generator and all the expense of gas. With electricity you can run a wireless camera system to monitor your property. You could also keep a refrigerated box in the cabin to store premade orders. Having full time electricity you could also install a WiFi thermostat to monitor the temperature of the refrigerator to avoid losing crabs because the power went out. Just a couple suggestions.

[@buckinjb]

I'm excited for you and to see the project going forward. I think this is a great idea for a crab stand.

[@koaasst]

im a map explorer, so found the place on google maps, cool to see the pics from streetview over the years from 2013 to 2022. in 2021 you can see the for sale sign on the lot. No updated view with the crab shack yet though. There is a bunch of reviews for the seafood, and not surprisingly, every single one is a 5 star rating. keep it up Luke, history in the making.

[@DestinInshoreGuide]

As a charter boat captain in Florida I really enjoy watching your content and it makes me want to get into KZbin. A crab boat crab stand is a really cool idea. Keep the videos coming!

[@raycleaningsolutions]

As a business owner myself, I know customer experience is something that can get ignored in a business especially when things are hard. I think this is an amazing idea and should attract a lot of customers who have no idea who you are or what you do. Make it STAND OUT though so people don’t just think it’s a boat on the side of the road.

[@hillbillydan4721]

Luke, I've watched a ton of your videos and I am extremely impressed with your attitude, work ethics, and tenacity ! Like some of the other comments suggested, unless they throw a bunch of unnecessary permit requirements and such, you and your wife are gonna do just fine ! Love your videos and please keep us updated on the outcome !

[@bjkgaffmaster]

Build a trailer from your stuff “laying around”, throw that boat on it, remove the engine and running gears, install a refrigeration compressor down where engine was, demo and replace old floor, find an old walkin box refrigerator and mount that on the new floor, you can even use the cabin if you insulate the sides of the boat with close 2-3” thick foam foil sheets. You can get a 100 amp electrical service set at the property from electric company if that could be considered as a “Temporary Structure” like a modular house. All this would depend on what the property is zoned as. You might have access to a marine piling to use as meter, panel mounting and power company will run power from street to power pole. That can be classified at “Direct BOAT to CUSTOMER SALE”. Fun project but you better get going to make it happen this year.

[@fishnchips7823]

I stumbled on your KZbin channel by accident about two weeks ago and I've been a subscriber since. I respect what you do and since I live in St. Mary's County, I know how hard our fisherman work to ensure we have crabs and oysters. Well done sir.

[@tomstanley7772]

There is nothing like the ride of a Chesapeake Deadrise. If it's too rough for a Deadrise to go in. you don't need to go. We were coming up the bay in a Navigator getting our ass handed to us. A smaller heavily laden deadrise managed to catch with us and tuck in to run with us. I have spent many an hour under way on a deadrise. But that just blew me away to see just what they can do in rough seas. They are tough stable workhorses and take one hell of a beating for many years and keep going.

[@Rockoca1]

Nice newer truck you are driving young man , hard work paying off !!

[@ontariofishing1790]

Build a restaurant/ crab boil spot and use the boats as places for people to sit at and eat. Would be one of a kind

[@jamesps7515]

Definitely not one of a kind ever hear of hoopers in ocean city? They have like 6 boats attached to their restaurant for people to go and eat their food. It’s been there for quite some time too

[@ontariofishing1790]

@jamesps7515 I'm from the great white north. I've never even seen a crab 🦀

[@Grizzlybike]

STEAM! We steam bay crabs. No boil. :)

[@davidphilipp574]

Yeah like Reds Eats in New England / Wisscasset, Me but instead of lobster it will be crabs …

[@daverudolph5298]

@@jamesps7515 Hoopers had a place below Conowingo on the Susky river in the 70s when I was a kid.

[@robertmassmann228]

Luke, as a boy growing up in Gloucester Point Va, brings back so many memories. My Dad was a Marine Biologist working for VIMS in Gloucester. Lived there from 1948-1963. I can remember going on one the research boats that looked very similar to your dead rise boat, she was called the Virginia Lee. Growing up there on the York river was amazing too, and I really miss the fresh seafood. Sort of land locked now live in Ohio outside of Cincinnati. Take care and wish you safe cruises!

[@richardpippin6159]

It’s a great idea. Perfect location for it. Don’t put too much in it. Put it to work so it’s making money.

[@barryburkholder4000]

Exciting. I hope we get to see the progress.

[@williammiller9023]

I recall working in Ocean City, Md, in the 70’s and we set a skip Jack in front of a restaurant as a yard art. Interesting to get a sand pit and watching the boss direct us to get it leaning just right. Never a dull moment. Somehow I recall, there is probably a Michelob bottle or 6 under her.

[@growdocprofesser6105]

Keep going strong, you have more family now and they need you. You are awesome!

[@robertrickabaugh3304]

Smart move, I like the plan. You're stand will now become a landmark

[@PicoNeo3]

hey Luke, this is a great idea! idk if you've ever been to Rolfs Wharf, its in QAC right on the Chester and they have "the sandbar" which is a restaurant/bar they made from an old boat, similar to what you want to do. I bet they'd be willing to give you advice if you need

[@toddlarmon3708]

You are going to be ok Luke. You have a very good business sense, especially for a young guy. I'm most sure that your new venture will be a success. Love your channel, love your content. Keep the videos coming!🙂

[@That1guythatdidthat1]

Start of a great series 😊

[@gman4099999]

A 36ft deltaville dead rise is what my dad passed down to me. He ran her for 40 years crabbing oystering running fishing parties and pleasure fishing up and down the bay even in chincoteague and her home being Crisfield where I still have her.

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Well done man. I like your choice and it will make a perfect store.😊

[@SRM_NZ]

"sometimes I can't afford free"......great line

[@alexb6158]

Making moves! Never get too comfortable.

[@AndrewRosenthalZA]

Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️ if you ever come across the pond let me know - would be more than happy to host you 👍🏼 ( might be a tad far for the grab boat )

[@David-Indy]

So..... what next? Walk up ready to eat crabs with picnic tables? I can see you now. Moving into all the closed Red Lobster locations with Luke's Crabs.

[@leevandyke8524]

Congrats, my man, if I were your age, I’d be doing the same thing. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@daophan3709]

Instead of retracting the measurement tape. Workgloves. Rotate to near the camera then walk backward to far away from the camera to measure.

[@tomtribby2309]

Sounds like a genius marketing plan.

[@dwayneroberts6616]

😂" Sometimes I can't afford free" my man I felt that right to my core😂 some of the most expensive things I've ever owned were free 😂

[@marcinczapski8547]

your stuff is like peak discovery channel back in the day, but without the ads and unnecessery, unfunny commentator lol. really comforting nostalgia

[@JE-tz4sh]

Yeah this is gonna be sweet. There used to be a guy down my way that sold shrimp and crabs out of an old shrimp boat sitting on the ground. Such a cool idea.

[@bholdr----0]

Absolutely: I dig it when historical preservation dovetails with an interesting diversion and/or service! I.E: Almost everyone has seen an ubiquitous old Pullman train car that has been turned into a hot dog/ burger/espresso stand; good food from a tourist trap with integrated gift shop infrastructure, etc. My fav was an old red/white/black steam powered tugboat (with the tall black exaust stacks and all), which had been moored and transitioned to selling (killer) fish and chips and steam beer in San Francisco Bay... And, I remember an archetypical old red caboose parked next to US Route 2 west of Stevens Pass, WA, by a speck of a rest-stop/hamlet/burger joint named 'Zeeks'... Best, burgers, Ever. (in the shining memory of my youth, anyway.)

[@andrewfyakim525]

If for no other reason, I'd get Double Trouble just for the Borg-Warner Velvet-Drive! I had one, that is now 38 years old. It just completed the Great-Loop... It's the smoothest shifting transmission I've ever owned.

[@jasonmarshall819]

Love the quote, sometimes I can't afford free.

[@69dblcab]

Congrats Luke. All the best. Thanks for taking us for a Eastern MD tour.

[@USMMCE]

Kent Island was a nice place to live back in the early 90's. I was talking to my niece (who grew up on KI) and she called it little Baltimore! It breaks my heart to hear of all the crime and drugs!

[@farmerkevin]

all of these boats are so cool. I wish you great luck on your new adventure. Get it!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Excellent business strategy!!! I have been telling people for years that the middlemen are killing Agriculture, herding and fishing. That and too many damn rules and regulations. Going direct has made several of my friends serious money. I not only get a saving but the quality goes way way up and I know who is selling me my stuff.

[@georgecampanileiii6438]

you can always fiberglass over the houses if needed

[@60superduty]

Awesome idea! That will definitely set you apart from the competitors

[@101doreen]

Congratulations! Sounds like a great plan for a store.

[@careyjohnson4143]

You have a great game plan. The customer experience is a big one to tackle, but I'm glad to see you put so much thought and effort.

[@yahhboyd]

Need to remind people to subscribe more often. Been watching you for 6 months and never noticed I wasn’t…

[@cshawkins5977]

That is so awesome man great idea keep up all the hard work!

[@yon3427]

Hardest working man in the business. 👍🏻

[@dananderson3077]

Building a stand? be cool.....cant wait...love the channel.

[@7.3PSDA2]

You could do a small resturant type thing were you sit in the boat and eat to. i think you have a GREAT idea!!!

[@danieloliver20]

Hell Luke, you'll be able to sell merch of the "crab boat stand"! Get ready to take 10 million selfies with customers!!

[@jdubi1678]

your killin it Luke. Love watchin. can't wait to buy crabs out of crab boat... and a t-shirt

[@wayneketter4768]

This is going to be a good series.

[@cheyenneridley7337]

Congratulations on the boat.

[@williamharden3065]

Goodluck Luke!! 🎉 May year dream you got in your head come true and your business becomes big and you make a lot of money 💰 😊

[@FLUFFYKC35]

I have to say, I love your enthusiam and energy! You are very smart with fixing things, mechanicals and making shi$ work! I have no dought you will be successful with this new venture!! Cheers to you my friend and wish you success with your crab selling store front boat :) You are the best!

[@FLUFFYKC35]

PS, my husband has a collection of boats we need to sell. ha ha!! Tell your wife, its part of the marriage :) She seems like she will agree and just go along with your ventures!

[@TheRoostersGarage]

LOL!! Seems like you and me get into projects the same way - feet first and before we know it we are over our heads!! This is a sweet idea!

[@nathanhollis8496]

I don't know squat about crabs or boats but "Virginia Dead Rise" just sounds cool.

[@bholdr----0]

Re: projects and work like this- It reminded me of the saying that: 'A person that does what they love for their living never works a day.' (Of course, that's never 100% true, but the idea holds, eh?...)

[@saltofsolomon2454]

You should build an app your customers can download that notifies them when you're open with fresh crabs

[@b516uck]

Cool cabin on your pick of the boats!

[@jonathanzimmerman2976]

Can't wait to see the rebuild of the boat good luck your wife will give you the support of your dream she seams like a good woman God bless you both

[@davidwright2706]

I really like the motor in that boat. Those 6-71NA engines will run forever.

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

This is so epic bro, I can’t wait to see how it turns out!!! 🔥🙌🏻🔥

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

That borg-Warner velvet drive is worth it alone

[@brynmawrbuilders5419]

Kids got the hustle in him that’s for sure 👍🏻

[@kentsmith1253]

Are you going to make a houseboat sales trailer? Greg idea!!

[@johnstickles6789]

Haven't seen a used boat yet that wasn't a money pit. Good luck on your new Project Boat

[@dananderson128]

Looked like a fun trip home!!!

[@raycleaningsolutions]

Sell everything out of the boat too . Your merch, crabs, drinks. Give people the whole 9 yards as far as the experience and feel goes.

[@Cws0024]

Man what a cool idea to use that as a storefront, can’t wait to see the work begin and hope we get to come along for the ride as you outfit this thing!

[@patriciadille1755]

Luke, I don't know what to say. You are an amazing young man. I will be visiting you this summer with your new boat/store. You see things like a tinkerer, the beauty beneath. Congratulations. Love from Delaware

[@scottswackhamer6413]

I was gonna give you some good ideas but it looks like I’m 133 good ideas too late. Good luck. Love it

[@terryo1463]

that was such a great idea for your crab stand......smart guy

[@18echo]

For boat #1 A ten feet cabin extension could make a sweet element safe shelter and living space if you ever decide to restore or rebuild .👍👍💪🏼💪🏼

[@williamwest5827]

I hate to admit it but I think your idea is terrific. It would add some nostalgia and uniqueness to your business location and would be a business sign on its own. Lots of possibilities to enhance repeat and referral customers.

[@elbertmoore7876]

Cannot wait to see the finished product. Good luck Luke

[@Gengear]

Reminds me of The Shrimp Boat out of Ocean City MD. Look into it if you’re not familiar with it. They have the boat out on front by the road where you can pick up the fresh shrimp and crabs. They also have a sit in restaurant. But what does it for me is that you can order the stuff and they will cook it up for you for an additional charge to take home eating ready. Love the channel man and if I ever find my way near Baltimore, I’ll make a point to stop at your place for some good fresh crab.

[@sallyb3]

🎉🎉🎉excited for you! Definitely will see you this summer. You need to sell t-shirts outa your sweet deadrise!!!🎉🎉

[@BackyardDad1]

Congrats on the purchase it will be awesome to watch the progression of the new crab stand

[@danielfitzhugh4208]

You're doing what any good businessman would do you are investing in your business you're making yourself a heck of a Crab Shack really interested to see what you decide on doing with it when you put it down I would dig out some on the lot shut her down in the hole use the soil from from the dig to shore it up make some piling to go along either side nothing too fancy but to give that feel that it's docked but whatever you do I have faith in you that you will do an incredible job and it will come out beautifully

[@GDaddyTx]

Great buy Luke, can’t wait to see the new boat store. It’s gonna awesome!!!!❤❤❤

[@beckyriley2674]

I think this is a great idea, Luke. You will make it work & it will work for you. We support you!

[@mitsuturbo]

You should totally do a collab video with Jacob Knowles. That would be great.

[@CarlosRomero-gk1cs]

It’s gonna be dope once you’re all done and set up.

[@williammarsales254]

They had the same setup in Howard Beach NY. It was converted to a crab bar. Made for a great atmosphere. Good luck with this project. I’m looking forward to seeing the results.

[@KKCHEVY]

Excited for the project! Make sure we get to see it all!

[@TheBeaker59]

Thats a cheap commercial building with some marketing advantages, Sweet deal. Forget selling crab sell crab meals right there I'd come in for a crab sandwich and a beer.

[@Timberns]

Make sure you check the building codes and zoning ordinances cuz I suspect the neighbors are gonna be a pain in your ass

[@crewchief2842]

Hell yeah Luke that’s awesome!

[@b516uck]

Cool dude that sold the boat too!

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

Man, I might be crazy, but did the previous owners bring this down from Cape Cod MA??! There was a boat in Wellfleet Harbor named Double Trouble (same font) when I was a kid, but if it’s the same boat, I think she had trolling outriggers the last time I saw her!! (Wellfleet is either clams, oysters, or lobsters. She might’ve had a hauler too, but no roof)

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I'm going to enjoy this project.

[@RAYROTHSTEIN66]

#2 comes with the exhaust bucket, thats a deal breaker.

[@mmaiorano3]

This will work out good Luke. Will be a super cool look to the property. Good luck with this.