You are a rare breed Luke. I've seen bigger operations than you that run it till it breaks then suffer the downtime in fishing season. The fact that you are taking preventative measures so that your season goes without major break downs is highly commendable. Of course things can still happen but the more you can do to lessen those chances the further ahead you are. So often you hear "the season is short" and the guys that whine the most are the guys that did nothing for maintenance in the off season. Good for you. You'll go far in this business.
Luke loves to do the self deprecating “dumb guy” routine, but he is clearly wicked smart and capable. With his determination, nothing can stop him. Great content here! and I look forward to crab season so I can buy some to be shipped!
I spent my childhood on the back of a shrimp boat on Corpus Christi bay. Your videos are great at capturing the real and practical workboat life. Well done Luke. Crab on.
Paint your return line red. Starts with R for return. Easy way to remember. Or get a bunch of dog tags and stamp them with lables and just tie wire them on everything. They are usually stainless and wont go bad.
If it gets to the point i gotta label stuff, blue painters tape and a sharpie. I am a mechanic but theres still those times where ya know its gonna be apart forever. Unless its YEARS, works like a charm.
@@braap802Only a true mechanic can say that. Anytime I am doing a large project like pulling a power head or something, I always have the blue tape & sharpie handy.
when i am on the cheap i often use rings of old copper water pipe stamp em and pinch them flat when i can thread them on great if not cut one side and pinch it on other wise just use it as a ring with wire or a zip-tie not as nice as stainless but cheap and wont rust away and easy on the punches
I’ve been a diesel mechanic for 40 some odd years ,now retired, The best advice I can give you put every single bolt nut washer and screw in one bucket , clean them, then lay them out on a sheet of plywood and organize them for when you go to assemble the engine, it will save you a mass amount of time I’d love your videos keep up the good work
I don’t crab, I don’t go out in the cold, I hate pain, but I’m enjoying these videos. Maybe it’s the wisdom you share with us. Praying for you to have much success.
Keep at it man! I’ve been fishing the cape longer than I haven’t and I feel you on the razor thin margins. Good call on the rebuild, nothing like not having to worry about it.
Luke I pray for you and yours every day my dad and I fished the Florida Keys for years went from 16fter to 40 ft fished everything in season, pulled engine’s built everything from scratch in 100 degree weather and loved well,not every minute, but you know how it made you feel to get it done and how it worked. You are like my old man but you’re vocabulary is much more refined he could not be filmed with the voice on lol.
Luke, you’re a great guy, and keep up the great work. Total package. Build solid relationships, be proactive, spend your life focused on continuous improvement. Crabs though, they’re the same yesterday, today, and forever. I’d love to hear more about crabbing past, present, future, from your perspective.
Man, it's so cool seeing someone as young as you out here making things happen. Talking about your come-up and whatnot. I'm sure it inspires some people to go after a living they would enjoy, at least eventually. I've recently done the same thing myself, but it wasn't by choice - I had to get laid off to make it happen. Best thing to ever happen to me. Now I don't dread waking up every day to run the rat race.
I'm from Cambridge and grew up on the Choptank. I love these videos and they make me miss living on the Eastern Shore. Terrific job and very entertaining Luke. Thanks!
Really enjoy seeing what goes on behind the scenes for you. Excellent content! Your suggestion to purchase seafood "locally" is solid. Based on what I see in our local stores, 99% of fit is from Asian fisheries, or farm raised trash from everywhere. I'd sure like to see your channel hit 1M subs, and start providing you guys with a solid, 2nd income.
I was called an old soul by a young friend of mine who I respect a lot and who has himself done more in life than most. Good compliment in my opinion. Always enjoy these videos, a little bit of relatable motivation.
rebuild on my 3406 6nz cost me $49,995.00 Platinum in my truck. Hope you don't have to go that route. Im almost 66 yr old and didn't want to have to go in it again. good luck lil brother. enjoy your vid's. make's me miss the bay. still have kids and grand kids living in Gloucester, Va. Born and raised in Sanston, Va Really miss steamed blue crabs, Ark has no crab lol
steam pot, can of beer, vinegar, old bay seasoning, tad bit of water. a layer of crab, old bay, another layer of crab, old bay ect. steam about 15 min and Damn so good
Hi Luke, let’s hope your engine costs don’t escalate.. I have just personally rebuilt both my 375hp 3208’s .. the block rebuild kits were 3.5k each (make sure you get the new style 3 ring pistons), but I ended up having to buy valves and get an engineering company to get the block bored due to pitting, and fitted liners too. In all, my costs were about 5.5 k per engine and I did the work. It’s takes me 1.5 days to completely strip the engine to the crank and 3-4 days to rebuild and start it. Good luck!
Kudos to you for doing the maintenance! I own and operate my own marine repair business up in NH, and one thing I'm always telling my customers is "If you dont make time for maintenance, your boat will do it for you"
I love it how your telling us how good they are with caterpillar engines,, but as you’re saying that right over your shoulders is a Cummins sign,. But with that said cat engines are my favorite, although I have no issues with Cummins.. You do a great job buddy,, keep up the hard work.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Just started watching your videos. I am a fisherman mainly lobstering up here in Maine. 61 years old started when I was about 14. Done alot of fisheries loved the life totally. Also had to do some other things to feed and raise a family.Keep at it there is so much as you already ready know other than the fishing you have to do and be alot things it's endless. We are catching your blue crabs up here now a new thing we're in eastern Casco Bay and as deep as10 fathoms not many but a few. The only bad part of our business is the State DMR and the ASMFC and NOAA. Alot of bad science rule s and regs. They take all the fun out of a business that you could make a good living at. Enjoy your videos and will keep watching, Good Luck and good fishing Paul J. Oh yes BEWARE OF THOSE RIGHT WHALES!!!!!
If you don’t like raw water cooling, you can convert to a keel cooler. Most of the tugs are running keel coolers out here as the seawater wrecks engines over time.
You are one crazy and funny guy. I had a truck with a dash light on that I covered with tape. Hiding the gas gauge could create a problem. Enjoyed your video. Hope you can get the engine back in.
Great video Luke. it was entertaining to say the least. Crisfield is like the world in Maryland. I had a collogue that moved there years ago from D.C. Hope its not too much of a bill on that one. fun to watch you get it off the boat.
JfyI, there is an outstanding mechanic in Georgetown SC . In fact, he rebuilds all the US Coastguard engines along with the shrimping fleet and crab fisherman engines. Also, some of the Navy . His name is Raymond Cherry and is extremely well known and in high demand in our area. So if you know anyone who is in need of an excellent mechanic. There may be a waiting list because he is well known up and down the East Coast. I am one very satisfied customer and am very lucky to have him work on our engines. Love your videos.
I work on a farm and there are so many similarities to you working on the water. 50% of the time is spent simply preparing for the other 50%. Lots of preventative maintenance and servicing because like you we don’t have time to waste when we’re finally in season. Watermen and farmers are both at the mercy of Mother Nature haha. I love the videos and it’s awesome to watch a fellow Marylander. I live in Easton and grew up boating in the Wye River and the Choptank.
BRO READ THIS ILL SAVE U TIME IN THE FUTURE!! quit fighting hoses, take you a pair of channel locks and grab the hose around the fitting and twist it back and forth a couple times. What your doing is breaking up the build up that has the hose stuck therefor making pulling the hose off just as easy as slipping it on.
Get a hook tool, and slip it under the hose, work it around, and the hose pops right off without damage to the hose. You can easily make the hose leak with pliers. The teeth will go straight through a hose.
I'm so glad someone beat me to it. He's right Luke (if you read this) always twist those pains in the ass back and forth first. Saves a lot of back pain, busted knuckles, and blood.
@@Spike-sk7qlI've had the exact opposite experience. Never used the hook method myself but all the guys I've worked with who do go through so many more hoses. If your pliers are going through coolant hoses from squeezing the end over the Barb and twisting, that hose wasn't going to hold water under pressure imo.
@@StrangeTerror all it takes is not being a retard, and holding the hook towards the nipple, rather than trying to poke it through the hose. With an actual good pair of pliers though, with good teeth, they will tear right through a hose that is really stuck on. Like all the newer Ford hoses. I swear it's like they put glue on the damn hoses before they slide them on at the factory. It really takes nothing to put a good pair of pliers through a hose. If you grab it close enough to the end of the hose it likely won't be a problem. Pay attention next hose you plier off if it's really stuck. You will see holes in the outside of it. You'll either see the holes, or you'll lie to yourself and say you don't.
If you get a chance to, change your rubber hoses out and use silicone hoses instead. They were originally designed for aircraft. Law enforcement use them for fleet vehicles which idle for long times. You will never have another hose problem.
Hey Luke! Love your channel bro!! Believe it or not, i love doing the work and restoration on my boats for some reason!? I bought my 1988 30ft. Tollycraft in Crisfield, got her sea worthy and now we reside in Tolchester, where im also restoring a 1978 23' mako cc!! Hoping to start my own youtube doing so!? Anyways, keep on keeping on my brother and look me up if your ever in the Tolchester/Rockhall area...🙏 Capt. Marti on the "Easy Company"!!!
Love your guts. I hobby fish out if barnegate nj and live inland water way. Helped my dad build a 55 steel sailboat in the 80's. Nothing better than having your "office" on the water. One day at a time. Sorry I missed Ocean City.
New subscriber here, Luke I live in Ocean City Maryland but as of right now I have been living in the Philippines for two years will soon return back to OC in a few months. I appreciate watching your videos a little taste of the Eastern shore. Sure could eat some crabs right now hopefully soon take care. Good luck with the Motor.
Luke if you ever do a build another top like that look into building out of coosa board.. it cost a little bit more but once you put that on and fiberglass it it is way stronger and two small men can pick it right off. That plywood 2 by 6 is in 4/4 what is a lot of weight.
Luke, watching reminds me of the time that I spent living on Kent Island. A couple of my friends were watermen and they were some of the toughest SOB's I ever met! I guy loved to "challenge" guys to arm wrestle. I swear he loved to almost break arms!
Love my twin 3208s. I had my after coolers replaced on both last year! Ouch. But they are good smokey engines that work for a long time! Interested to see how you make out with yours.
Props dude. Ole boater here, really enjoy the channel! Pulled many engines on the water with hoists on piling. That muddy water seems to run through the veins. Hopefully the Cat doesn't need much $? 💪🔥💯🇺🇲
The old working boats are one of the things I miss about being in DE/MD area... Wish I had the experience and money to do something along the lines of what you do... Awesome job with the engine removal... Hope it didn't have a large bill to follow
Good morning Luke new subscriber here. Sorry you’re having issues with the boat motor. I was wondering if you ever take people out on your boat to teach/show them how to crab? I live in Deale Md and would love to go out on a watermen’s boat sometime.
Growing up near the bay but having zero interactions with it, it's great to realize how many hard working industries there are related to it. We are just off the Severn river.
Hey you had me cracking up while driving the crane truck. The beeping sound is the low air pressure alarm for your air brakes. Theyre designed to automatically engage if air drops below a certain pressure. Normal psi anywhere from 100-120 psi (what my 1994 ford bus runs) and you loose about 2-3 psi every time you touch the brakes and they moan at you! Should take your truck at idle to get to pressure in 1-2 minutes. Faster the engine rpm faster the air compressor runs!
Screwdriver is the painful way of working hose clamp screws. Get one of those cheap orange multi bit screwdriver from harbor freight and just take the bit out and use as a nut driver on the hose clamp screw.
Do you think you can help me find a boat simulator that I can use to work oysters and clams with. I like the front of your boat but I need it to be similar but flat for hauling crates
Just a little heads up when you lay your tools across the battery there’s always a chance they can be bumped into and touch both terminals and well I’m sure you can figure out the rest there. Speaking from experience lol
Boom truck started beeping on you because you was hitting brake pedal & air got low that is a warning beep to let you know to build your air back up. I like the channel brother keep after them crabbies
My friends and I accidentally ended up at Janes Island State Park in Crisfield for a few nights - super fond memories of that place!! Also, I think the beer bribe should knock your bill down by $20-25 which seems worth it for sure
Those 3208's are like a mail man, dependable! I use to run CAT 613 scrapers that ran those engines, never had a break down cause of engine, hydraulic lines was the biggest thing.
You made pulling the engine look pretty straightforward, but it takes some pretty big Kahones to do that and not end up in deep doo-doo. Proud of you for being self reliant each day after getting beat up by either the water itself, the weather, your equipment, your team mates, your wife, life itself all at the same time and never giving up. Your videos should be mandatory viewing for those majority self entitled whinny children that want their college loans repaid by folks like you and the rest of the tax payers. God Bless!
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You are a rare breed Luke. I've seen bigger operations than you that run it till it breaks then suffer the downtime in fishing season. The fact that you are taking preventative measures so that your season goes without major break downs is highly commendable. Of course things can still happen but the more you can do to lessen those chances the further ahead you are. So often you hear "the season is short" and the guys that whine the most are the guys that did nothing for maintenance in the off season. Good for you. You'll go far in this business.
preventative maint says it all. Dad always said oil and grease is cheap lol
Got that right
Luke loves to do the self deprecating “dumb guy” routine, but he is clearly wicked smart and capable. With his determination, nothing can stop him. Great content here! and I look forward to crab season so I can buy some to be shipped!
I agree he's wicked smart lol 👍👍👏💯 greetings from Massachusetts lol
No way. He’s a total idiot. It’s part of his charm.
Jk. I love this young man.
"I hope I'm useful and vintage one day." That's all we can hope for bud. Hoping you have a great season coming up!
I spent my childhood on the back of a shrimp boat on Corpus Christi bay. Your videos are great at capturing the real and practical workboat life. Well done Luke. Crab on.
Paint your return line red. Starts with R for return. Easy way to remember. Or get a bunch of dog tags and stamp them with lables and just tie wire them on everything. They are usually stainless and wont go bad.
If it gets to the point i gotta label stuff, blue painters tape and a sharpie. I am a mechanic but theres still those times where ya know its gonna be apart forever. Unless its YEARS, works like a charm.
@@braap802Only a true mechanic can say that. Anytime I am doing a large project like pulling a power head or something, I always have the blue tape & sharpie handy.
@matthewkelly7555 as much room as you want to write and lasts long enough even outdoors, idk where i picked it up but its the go to for me
when i am on the cheap i often use rings of old copper water pipe stamp em and pinch them flat when i can thread them on great if not cut one side and pinch it on other wise just use it as a ring with wire or a zip-tie not as nice as stainless but cheap and wont rust away and easy on the punches
Standard color code is green for seawater. Use arrows to show flow direction.
Dog tags are excellent for valve identification.
I’ve been a diesel mechanic for 40 some odd years ,now retired,
The best advice I can give you put every single bolt nut washer and screw in one bucket , clean them, then lay them out on a sheet of plywood and organize them for when you go to assemble the engine, it will save you a mass amount of time
I’d love your videos keep up the good work
I don’t crab, I don’t go out in the cold, I hate pain, but I’m enjoying these videos. Maybe it’s the wisdom you share with us. Praying for you to have much success.
Loved your speech about working on the water and your love for what you do
Keep at it man! I’ve been fishing the cape longer than I haven’t and I feel you on the razor thin margins. Good call on the rebuild, nothing like not having to worry about it.
Love watching you're old soul coming through!
I'm just so impressed. Stay safe and healthy, young man.
Luke I pray for you and yours every day my dad and I fished the Florida Keys for years went from 16fter to 40 ft fished everything in season, pulled engine’s built everything from scratch in 100 degree weather and loved well,not every minute, but you know how it made you feel to get it done and how it worked. You are like my old man but you’re vocabulary is much more refined he could not be filmed with the voice on lol.
Luke, you’re a great guy, and keep up the great work. Total package. Build solid relationships, be proactive, spend your life focused on continuous improvement. Crabs though, they’re the same yesterday, today, and forever. I’d love to hear more about crabbing past, present, future, from your perspective.
Man, it's so cool seeing someone as young as you out here making things happen. Talking about your come-up and whatnot. I'm sure it inspires some people to go after a living they would enjoy, at least eventually. I've recently done the same thing myself, but it wasn't by choice - I had to get laid off to make it happen. Best thing to ever happen to me. Now I don't dread waking up every day to run the rat race.
Congratulations, what work did you go into?
I'm from Cambridge and grew up on the Choptank. I love these videos and they make me miss living on the Eastern Shore. Terrific job and very entertaining Luke. Thanks!
I give you a lot of credit!! Great work! Glad your having the 3208T rebuilt!
Really enjoy seeing what goes on behind the scenes for you. Excellent content! Your suggestion to purchase seafood "locally" is solid. Based on what I see in our local stores, 99% of fit is from Asian fisheries, or farm raised trash from everywhere. I'd sure like to see your channel hit 1M subs, and start providing you guys with a solid, 2nd income.
I was called an old soul by a young friend of mine who I respect a lot and who has himself done more in life than most. Good compliment in my opinion. Always enjoy these videos, a little bit of relatable motivation.
Loved the vid, you're really good at editing. Funny af, too. I've seen all your videos. I'm impressed.
Keep up the good work Luke! You got that done and still have 10 fingers and 10 toes!
Just a little helpful hint for these 3208, add a luber finer filter system to the oil filtering system, helps clean the oil more.
Luke, another great video! I really enjoy how you make a big job something that us land lovers can enjoy!
Its fun to hear things like Chrisfield and rout 50. I grew up here and Maryland and love what your doing...
rebuild on my 3406 6nz cost me $49,995.00 Platinum in my truck. Hope you don't have to go that route. Im almost 66 yr old and didn't want to have to go in it again. good luck lil brother. enjoy your vid's. make's me miss the bay. still have kids and grand kids living in Gloucester, Va. Born and raised in Sanston, Va Really miss steamed blue crabs, Ark has no crab lol
Damnit driver, that's crazy. But I hear ya. This is only a 3208, should be a lot cheaper
You can try to order his crabs, when he is crabbing
@@blaahster yeah, just anit the same fresh out of the bay, but tks
steam pot, can of beer, vinegar, old bay seasoning, tad bit of water. a layer of crab, old bay, another layer of crab, old bay ect. steam about 15 min and Damn so good
Hi Luke, let’s hope your engine costs don’t escalate..
I have just personally rebuilt both my 375hp 3208’s .. the block rebuild kits were 3.5k each (make sure you get the new style 3 ring pistons), but I ended up having to buy valves and get an engineering company to get the block bored due to pitting, and fitted liners too. In all, my costs were about 5.5 k per engine and I did the work. It’s takes me 1.5 days to completely strip the engine to the crank and 3-4 days to rebuild and start it. Good luck!
Luke u are a fisher man just think of all the clams you just spent n the knowledge n wisdom u are gaining at a young age keep up the good work
Kudos to you for doing the maintenance! I own and operate my own marine repair business up in NH, and one thing I'm always telling my customers is "If you dont make time for maintenance, your boat will do it for you"
I love it how your telling us how good they are with caterpillar engines,, but as you’re saying that right over your shoulders is a Cummins sign,.
But with that said cat engines are my favorite, although I have no issues with Cummins..
You do a great job buddy,, keep up the hard work.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hats off to you. Hope the engine doesn't set you back too much. Thanks for the excellent video.
Just started watching your videos. I am a fisherman mainly lobstering up here in Maine. 61 years old started when I was about 14. Done alot of fisheries loved the life totally. Also had to do some other things to feed and raise a family.Keep at it there is so much as you already ready know other than the fishing you have to do and be alot things it's endless. We are catching your blue crabs up here now a new thing we're in eastern Casco Bay and as deep as10 fathoms not many but a few. The only bad part of our business is the State DMR and the ASMFC and NOAA. Alot of bad science rule s and regs. They take all the fun out of a business that you could make a good living at. Enjoy your videos and will keep watching, Good Luck and good fishing Paul J. Oh yes BEWARE OF THOSE RIGHT WHALES!!!!!
Dude you rock. I love your go get’em and won’t quit attitude.
If you don’t like raw water cooling, you can convert to a keel cooler. Most of the tugs are running keel coolers out here as the seawater wrecks engines over time.
You are one crazy and funny guy. I had a truck with a dash light on that I covered with tape. Hiding the gas gauge could create a problem. Enjoyed your video. Hope you can get the engine back in.
Great video Luke. it was entertaining to say the least. Crisfield is like the world in Maryland. I had a collogue that moved there years ago from D.C. Hope its not too much of a bill on that one. fun to watch you get it off the boat.
JfyI, there is an outstanding mechanic in Georgetown SC . In fact, he rebuilds all the US Coastguard engines along with the shrimping fleet and crab fisherman engines. Also, some of the Navy . His name is Raymond Cherry and is extremely well known and in high demand in our area. So if you know anyone who is in need of an excellent mechanic. There may be a waiting list because he is well known up and down the East Coast. I am one very satisfied customer and am very lucky to have him work on our engines.
Love your videos.
I work on a farm and there are so many similarities to you working on the water. 50% of the time is spent simply preparing for the other 50%. Lots of preventative maintenance and servicing because like you we don’t have time to waste when we’re finally in season. Watermen and farmers are both at the mercy of Mother Nature haha. I love the videos and it’s awesome to watch a fellow Marylander. I live in Easton and grew up boating in the Wye River and the Choptank.
I love your comment.
BRO READ THIS ILL SAVE U TIME IN THE FUTURE!! quit fighting hoses, take you a pair of channel locks and grab the hose around the fitting and twist it back and forth a couple times. What your doing is breaking up the build up that has the hose stuck therefor making pulling the hose off just as easy as slipping it on.
Get a hook tool, and slip it under the hose, work it around, and the hose pops right off without damage to the hose. You can easily make the hose leak with pliers. The teeth will go straight through a hose.
I'm so glad someone beat me to it. He's right Luke (if you read this) always twist those pains in the ass back and forth first. Saves a lot of back pain, busted knuckles, and blood.
@@Spike-sk7qlI've had the exact opposite experience. Never used the hook method myself but all the guys I've worked with who do go through so many more hoses. If your pliers are going through coolant hoses from squeezing the end over the Barb and twisting, that hose wasn't going to hold water under pressure imo.
@@StrangeTerror all it takes is not being a retard, and holding the hook towards the nipple, rather than trying to poke it through the hose. With an actual good pair of pliers though, with good teeth, they will tear right through a hose that is really stuck on. Like all the newer Ford hoses. I swear it's like they put glue on the damn hoses before they slide them on at the factory. It really takes nothing to put a good pair of pliers through a hose. If you grab it close enough to the end of the hose it likely won't be a problem. Pay attention next hose you plier off if it's really stuck. You will see holes in the outside of it. You'll either see the holes, or you'll lie to yourself and say you don't.
If you get a chance to, change your rubber hoses out and use silicone hoses instead. They were originally designed for aircraft. Law enforcement use them for fleet vehicles which idle for long times. You will never have another hose problem.
Hey Luke! Love your channel bro!! Believe it or not, i love doing the work and restoration on my boats for some reason!? I bought my 1988 30ft. Tollycraft in Crisfield, got her sea worthy and now we reside in Tolchester, where im also restoring a 1978 23' mako cc!! Hoping to start my own youtube doing so!? Anyways, keep on keeping on my brother and look me up if your ever in the Tolchester/Rockhall area...🙏 Capt. Marti on the "Easy Company"!!!
Love your guts. I hobby fish out if barnegate nj and live inland water way. Helped my dad build a 55 steel sailboat in the 80's. Nothing better than having your "office" on the water. One day at a time. Sorry I missed Ocean City.
Fantastic video!
You are an inspiration to all!
I gotta try your crab cakes wish I was at my OCMD place when you were down would have came by love the content
Your mindset is very unique and intriguing to me I need to better myself
I just love you man never gets old you’re videos are amazing
Love the videos, staying informed of the crazy things along the way.. lol
Bucket list) I'm coming out from Illinois and we will eat crab !!
My favorite channel, Luke, you’re awesome!
Thanks for sharing brother. Love to watch your videos. !!
Good morning from snow covered Pennsylvania.
Yessirr
Great Video ,Luke, remember replace all Hoses!
Hello there buddy just wanted to say good luck with getting your engine fixed 🙏🙏👍🤞🇺🇸
New subscriber here, Luke I live in Ocean City Maryland but as of right now I have been living in the Philippines for two years will soon return back to OC in a few months. I appreciate watching your videos a little taste of the Eastern shore. Sure could eat some crabs right now hopefully soon take care. Good luck with the Motor.
Military style cannon plugs work great for harnesses.
Hopefully, the Dr says all is good!!!
16:45 cheers 🥂🥂 🍻
Luke if you ever do a build another top like that look into building out of coosa board.. it cost a little bit more but once you put that on and fiberglass it it is way stronger and two small men can pick it right off. That plywood 2 by 6 is in 4/4 what is a lot of weight.
9:53 thank goodness for winter!!!
Luke, watching reminds me of the time that I spent living on Kent Island. A couple of my friends were watermen and they were some of the toughest SOB's I ever met! I guy loved to "challenge" guys to arm wrestle. I swear he loved to almost break arms!
Dave down at T&S is a wizard with those Cat motors man. You’re in good hands. We work with them a ton up here in Oxford.
Love my twin 3208s. I had my after coolers replaced on both last year! Ouch. But they are good smokey engines that work for a long time! Interested to see how you make out with yours.
You are awesome and hilarious! Love your content! When you getting your motor back?
Man you’re hard at it always. Love to see this. Sharp hooks to ya.
Props dude. Ole boater here, really enjoy the channel! Pulled many engines on the water with hoists on piling. That muddy water seems to run through the veins. Hopefully the Cat doesn't need much $? 💪🔥💯🇺🇲
I hope all they have to do is basic maintenance!! At least we are getting some snow today!! Yay!! Have a good one.
The old working boats are one of the things I miss about being in DE/MD area... Wish I had the experience and money to do something along the lines of what you do... Awesome job with the engine removal... Hope it didn't have a large bill to follow
I love watching your vids... My wife wonders where you are from.. she's 1/2 okinawa and she wonders looking at you :-)
No DEF. Priceless.
8:50
Yea bouy , I totally concur with what your sayn
Done more then a few engine swaps in fishing boats, and got my fair share of salt in my socks😅
I love to see your videos! Nice job!
Great job on the engine removal.
That beer looks good!
Good morning Luke new subscriber here. Sorry you’re having issues with the boat motor. I was wondering if you ever take people out on your boat to teach/show them how to crab? I live in Deale Md and would love to go out on a watermen’s boat sometime.
Growing up near the bay but having zero interactions with it, it's great to realize how many hard working industries there are related to it. We are just off the Severn river.
Kid is definitely not lazy 💪
Hey you had me cracking up while driving the crane truck. The beeping sound is the low air pressure alarm for your air brakes. Theyre designed to automatically engage if air drops below a certain pressure. Normal psi anywhere from 100-120 psi (what my 1994 ford bus runs) and you loose about 2-3 psi every time you touch the brakes and they moan at you! Should take your truck at idle to get to pressure in 1-2 minutes. Faster the engine rpm faster the air compressor runs!
I love that someone bought you a 105 piece set of hammers!!
Keep up the hard work brother!
Screwdriver is the painful way of working hose clamp screws. Get one of those cheap orange multi bit screwdriver from harbor freight and just take the bit out and use as a nut driver on the hose clamp screw.
Hey I think I saw you in the drive through at Chick Fil A in SP on Monday. An engine like that in the back of a pickup stands out 😂
Good stuff!!
I didn't see you make any costly mistakes!! But funny as hell!!
@luke how did the total boat top cost hold up in areas you want sliding pots on?? I’m about to pick out some paint for my boat
I hope you know how to put the engine back together again. 😊
Hard working dude! 💪
Good luck Crabman 🙏
Greetings from the warm (always) Philippines.
Ha ha 😂 my girlfriend tells me I'm 39 going on 75 all the time. Old souls for life! Keep at it buddy, love the content 💪🌞👌✌️
Do you think you can help me find a boat simulator that I can use to work oysters and clams with. I like the front of your boat but I need it to be similar but flat for hauling crates
Keep up the good work
If you ain’t do it you ain’t learning! Luke is literally the man
Don't hesitate to put the small stuff on your list as well, many of us would love to help even if its just for a can of WD-40 or zip-ties.
Just a little heads up when you lay your tools across the battery there’s always a chance they can be bumped into and touch both terminals and well I’m sure you can figure out the rest there. Speaking from experience lol
Boom truck started beeping on you because you was hitting brake pedal & air got low that is a warning beep to let you know to build your air back up. I like the channel brother keep after them crabbies
Your a hard working man. Hopefully they can repair your motor at a low cost .
My friends and I accidentally ended up at Janes Island State Park in Crisfield for a few nights - super fond memories of that place!! Also, I think the beer bribe should knock your bill down by $20-25 which seems worth it for sure
Getting a lot of snow here in Denton today
Those 3208's are like a mail man, dependable! I use to run CAT 613 scrapers that ran those engines, never had a break down cause of engine, hydraulic lines was the biggest thing.
sending good luck from Pacific Ocean/ West Coast Canada.
Would an outboard work on this boat in place of the inboard?
Get you a set of Hose Picks. It’ll make getting pipes out of hoses so much easier
You made pulling the engine look pretty straightforward, but it takes some pretty big Kahones to do that and not end up in deep doo-doo. Proud of you for being self reliant each day after getting beat up by either the water itself, the weather, your equipment, your team mates, your wife, life itself all at the same time and never giving up. Your videos should be mandatory viewing for those majority self entitled whinny children that want their college loans repaid by folks like you and the rest of the tax payers. God Bless!