A houseboat is destroyed during a hurricane in the opener of this "Ax Men" spin-off, which follows the real-life adventures of Shelby Stanga.

Shelby's new pirate ship needs something special to make it feel like home. But, things take a wild turn when Shelby's hunt for a gator head leads him and his friend Sheri to a local gator farm.

Shelby faces his biggest fear.

When a hurricane destroys Shelby Stanga's houseboat, the Swamp Man ventures 30-thousand feet and 700 miles out of his comfort zone to find a new home. What he ends up with is way more than he bargained for.

Shelby fishes for tuna; and then visits his friend's restaurant.

Shelby offers swamp tours.

Shelby throws a housewarming party.

Shelby teaches survival skills to his young neighbor.