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5. Great place for opportunities if your willing to work harder than you ever worked.

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 09:47 AM

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Seen people go from greenhorn to boat owner in 10 years.
The derby days of crab fishing are over. Back in the day 16 hours was average unless you were on the crab.
Than it was 72 hours of hauling gear fill up race to town, deliver. Repeat.
Up and working for 72 hours?
Dangerous as hell, the fact that your crew share will be north of 10k for that 1 load makes the suffering worth it.
Alaska IS the land of opportunities.

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