Owner free boating?
 

http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/...ut-of-boating/

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.

Owner free boating?
 

On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:18:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/...ut-of-boating/

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.

Owner free boating?
 

On Jul 10, 7:19*am, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:18:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/...che-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..

Owner free boating?
 

Tim wrote:
http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/...ut-of-boating/

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.


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;)

Owner free boating?
 

On Jul 10, 11:29*am, wrote:
On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:18:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

http://www.longislandpress.com/2007/...che-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.

The general rule is, the more you use your boat, the cheaper it is.
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.

Owner free boating?
 

On Jul 10, 9:43*am, JustWait wrote:

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.