Owner free boating?
Tim
I like that phrase:
“The best boat is your friend’s boat.”
Neat idea and comes out to be about $100.00 a day (minimum) just pay
and go.
But for my location, and convenience, I'd still rather own mine.
Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:
I know somebody who bought into this over at East Greenwich Marina in
RI. He likes the idea and it fits his and his family's lifestyle.
He's only had to wait for boat reservation once and that worked out
anyway as he had a emergency.
On the other hand, I've heard some real horror stories. The folks who
run East Greenwich are great people so I guess it depends on who is
running the operation as much as what kind of boats they have
available.
Having said that, I would think that a little more experience other
than a safety orientation would be necessary.
Tim
> On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:18:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim <tschna...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/04/17/taking-heartache-out-of-boa...
>
> >I like that phrase:
> >“The best boat is your friend’s boat.”
> >Neat idea and comes out to be about $100.00 a day (minimum) just pay
> >and go.
>
> >But for my location, and convenience, I'd still rather own mine.
>
> I know somebody who bought into this over at East Greenwich Marina in
> RI. He likes the idea and it fits his and his family's lifestyle.
> He's only had to wait for boat reservation once and that worked out
> anyway as he had a emergency.
>
> On the other hand, I've heard some real horror stories. The folks who
> run East Greenwich are great people so I guess it depends on who is
> running the operation as much as what kind of boats they have
> available.
>
> Having said that, I would think that a little more experience other
> than a safety orientation would be necessary.
Well, some f those things seem fairly big, and I'd think there's be
some type of qualification to take one out by yourself, that is,
unless it's a charter type set up.
But I would imagine that to be in the "clubs" you'd have to have to
pass some type of orientation or tested qualification..
JustWait
> http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/04/17/taking-heartache-out-of-boating/
>
> I like that phrase:
> Neat idea and comes out to be about $100.00 a day (minimum) just pay
> and go.
>
> But for my location, and convenience, I'd still rather own mine.
>
What's with all the boating posts Tim? Is the pink army going nuts,
driving you crazy.. We can fix that for you if you want, it's easy and
best of all, free!
Scotty from SmallBoats.com
eternal-september.org
Thunderbird.... the only way to sail;)
Frogwatch
> On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:18:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim <tschna...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/04/17/taking-heartache-out-of-boa...
>
> >“The best boat is your friend’s boat.”
> >Neat idea and comes out to be about $100.00 a day (minimum) just pay
> >and go.
>
> >But for my location, and convenience, I'd still rather own mine.
>
> If you are only an occasional boater you would be a whole lot better
> off renting. For most people I know, $150 an hour plus fuel would be a
> bargain.
In this ng, we have boat free posting. However, something like this
could work for sailboats. If one considers the cost of upkeep and
keeping her in a slip, etc. I think I prob pay about $3000-3500/yr
for my old 28' sailboat to be able to sail her, maybe more if you
amortize the original purchase price of $19,000 about 20 yrs ago and
new sails and rigging etc. It might come to roughly $4500/yr.
In other places with very high slip fees, this would be a very good
deal.
Our yacht club costs roughly $60/month but includes several boats we
can use including a Hunter 22, a Drascomb Lugger, and a Flying Scot
and many smaller Holders and a Laser. We also have use of a pool and
a place to hang out. If I did not have a boat, I'd consider this to
be a great deal.
Tim
> What's with all the boating posts Tim? Is the pink army going nuts,
> driving you crazy.. We can fix that for you if you want, it's easy and
> best of all, free!
>
> Scotty from SmallBoats.com
>
> eternal-september.org
> Thunderbird.... the only way to sail;)
Oh no, Scott. I'm thinking this is rec.boats, ans so I thought, eh,
why not put up some boating posts, and seeing it is a "news group" how
about some boating "news" for once.
i thought it might be an interesting change of pace.
Don White
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JustHate and Looney aren't interested in changing.
Too add to boating info...I received a call today from our former skipper.
He was scouting for a place to keep his 20' Hobie Cat when he met a guy who
has a house on a waterfront lot, and a 35' Niagara tied up at his dock. All
this right in the city. John discovered he was short on crew on occasions,
so he volunteered our services.
This afternoon, I put down my scraper and met John & his new girlfriend for
the 10 minute drive to the guys place.
We had a great afternoon sail in the harbour and a cold beer on the guys
dock after we arrived back.
If we passed the test, we may get some sailing in this summer. ;-)
Just Regigie
You really are dumb. If you passed the test, he would have told you
then as you drank the beer. The fact that he gave you a beer, and never
mentioned about racing, means you failed.
--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.
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J i m
Lucky you.