I have the same situation, but I've come not to expect anyone I entertain on
my boat to pony up gas money. I love going out on my boat, tubing etc, and
the consumption of gas is part of having fun. My friends are all close and
good and they usually offer to pay for gas, or do other things for me that
make up for it. We often go to islands or nice little bays and have bbq
picnics and stuff which are usually pot luck. Works out great.

On the other hand, if I was low on cash... and someone offered to help pay
for gas, I'd most definitely take them up on the offer.

Mike


"Paul Dougherty" wrote in message
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Hello Group,
I have a friend who I take out on my boat very often fishing. Grant
it, it is a small boat 16' 6". But it still runs on fuel. He never has
offered to pay for fuel or help to wash all the crude out of it from
fishing. I did invite him to go so I do not feel right asking him. For
example yesterday we went fishing at small lake. I drove my truck,
towing my boat 140+ miles round trip, used 6 gallons of fuel on the
lake. I know that is not a lot since some people here have boats that
use 6 gallons just to start. But, he could offer.
Another example last year we went to Canada for a "guys" week. We used
60-70 gallons of fuel running around a much bigger lake (Bobs Lake if
anyone knows where that is) that week. That is not including the 70-80
gallons to get there and back. He did not offer cash for gas. But, he
did pay his share of the house and food. My brother and his friend
shared a boat that week and split everything 50/50 and made comments
about sharing the cost in front of my friend. But, he was still
clueless.
My brother's father in-law has a boat at the Jersey shore. When he
invites me down, even though he has more money than I will ever see, I
offer and intend to pay part of the $100-150 fuel bill. But he always
refuses. But I always offer.
Does anyone have or has had this issue? What did you or are you going
do?

Paul