Best. Gift. Ever.

[bobbie]

 

[Bruce]

Funny, but will you really put it on your boat?

 

[007]

Man! My wife and I have the discussion all the time, but it seems like only other boaters really get it.

 

[justason]

Years ago i saw a coutesy sign of the 5 things to do when visiting a friend with a boat. One item was tip the captain (acknowledge gas consumption). I cant find it now

I dont ask for gas money .most everyone i know leaves a case of beer behind or a steak. If its a full 8 hour day of watersports it may be evaluated more closely

 

[Bruce]

You guys have better friends than I do. I might get a drink or two for taking friends out.

 

[OCMD]

I don't ask, nor apply pressure. It's my treat, when you are out on my boat. Of course, the class acts (which seems to be the folks who always are on boat) don't hesitate to pick up the tab at the riverside restaurant if we happen to make a stop. You either have it, and act accordingly; or you don't.

 

[GiddYupJoe]

I tend to look at it as, I would have been out on the water anyway, with friends or without. So the gas money would have been blown either way. That being said, I did get a few drinks and dinner paid for over the season. Either way, neat sign.

 

[bobbie]

@Bruce uh..no...it's not getting attached to our boat. luckily, most of my friends contribute without any prodding.

 

[buckbuck]

Most of those we take out now are just starting out in life. It is my pleasure to treat them to fun on the water. I like getting paid in laughter and memories.

 

[Ronnie]

I'm with @OCMD and @GiddYupJoe . I never ask for gas money and always turn it down but usually accept offers to pay for dinner on the way home. This can get expensive depending on where we eat since the offers always seem to cover my wife and son as well.

 

[ar240owner]

When you come to shelbyvile , I
Just want thanks and smiles and laughter

 

[sstegh]

When you come to shelbyvile , I
Just want thanks and smiles and laughter

SWEET, @sx210owner is buying everyone's gas at Shelbyville this year!

But seriously, I've never asked for gas money. Like @GiddYupJoe said, I'd be burning the gas anyway; but I've never turned it down when offered either.

 

[ar240owner]

Don't twist my words !!! That only counts for people that fly over 1000 miles to get there !!!! LOL !!

 

[Williamsone46]

I tend to look at it as, I would have been out on the water anyway, with friends or without. So the gas money would have been blown either way. That being said, I did get a few drinks and dinner paid for over the season. Either way, neat sign.

I agree with @GiddYupJoe. But we're lucky enough to have friends throw us a $20 most of the time.

 

[007]

I look at it this way, if you are our invited guest, usually no pressure to flip us gas money (but of course its always nice). Other boating people almost always eagerly offer a ride in return down the road and you don't have to even ask.

BUT, if:
1. You asked to be taken out
2. I drag you and your kids around for hours on a tube or surfboard
3. You drink all my beer
4. Your kids run amok
5. You leave us the minute the boat hits the dock without carrying anything ashore
6. and you don't offer anything in return (even just some lunch for heavens sake)...

...most likely you are never getting a ride on my boat again.

Sad but true story. Luckily most normal non boating people "get it" and at least offer food/beverage and help clean up the boat on return to the dock.

 

[Speedling]

We never expect anything but it's always welcome. On my boat we do what i want. But what i want is to enjoy it with everyone!
On a side note, that countertop looks almost just like mine.