Yep

And they get the pick of fish to go home also!! Not just the small stuff eaither, they can have what ever they want.

I never split the money as the guys I go with don't have boats, and they are just happy to be out there and bring home fish!!
I have put money in there cars just to have iot given back to me the next time I see them.

I fish with some great friends!

I had a old friend that has past away and we would split back then, after the gas and all was said and done, we would split 3 ways, 1 for him, one for me, and one for the boat for repairs and stuff that goes with out saying.

I'll tell you in plain English.Don't buy a boat expecting other people to pick up your expenses.Very simple.

Goose,don't misunderstand me,if you have worked it out beforehand that fuel will be split then so be it.No low blow was intended and I aploogize if I offended you.My point was that no one should lose friends over miscommunication.After all it's money.Accept it if it's offered of course ,but if someone shows up with bait, ice,beer, tackle etc. for a close trip they are usually pulling their weight.That being said you are welcome to paddle with me anytime:rotf3:

I don't expect for them to pick up the expenses, But I no going to have them leaching for free eaither.

Gee,

I have taken many guests on my boat who are well aware of what it costs to go out and very few if any have ever opened their wallet, Also be carefull asking for funds can constitute comensation and open the can of worms calle a "charter". If interurpeted that way, different licenses needed, don't forget the piss tests and additional requirements. Be carefull, is all I am saying, but then again gee look what I found and it's green.

Dave

All my friends are poor. Luckily I'm a millionaire.......

NOT

But when they can they do chip in.
Like others said, I'm going out anyway so its gonna cost the same.

When I've gone on others boats, I always help out.
Sometimes I have to sneak the $$$ into their tackle bag when they are not looking.

But especially offshore trips (tuna). Its only right that can cost some major $$$$$.

I always give my brother at least half of what it cost to gas up or, I buy the bait (sometimes, that costs as much, if not more, than the gas), soda, food..whatever it takes for the "trip" and he buys the gas. If we are tube and wormin' I buy the worms, flukin' I buy the squid or chubs, scupin'=squid. Toggin' or flounders, a sack of chowder quohogs (works good for scup and black sea bass too) or out cod fishin' with bait. I always throw him something .

i tell my crew if u want to go fishin on the boat i split the expenses equelley.i got 25 gs in the boat an gear ,if it 100$$a day ,3ways try to charter a off shore rig fo that price ..my guys know .no doe no go ..its a cheap day out w/ no hassles...capt cupcake..

IF I invite someone to go [joy] fishing...the rides on me...they feed themselves......But my only rule is....NO BOOZE/beer on my boat and don't show up half in the bag or they'll be standing on the dock watching me sail away.

C/S ===my rules to the tee /except i add to time limit /could be a hour could & has been 12 :walk:

Why no booze?That sucks

Oh CS and Clammer, we're a tough crew ain't we! Can you see the three of us on the same boat back in the day???

your kidding me right?...try,,YOUR responsable for all persons on your boat.....insurance....

So just dubage?

Same rule goes for my boat!
I let a guy on there the first year I was boating, he got so drunk the fun was gone!! He has never been back on the boat all these years cause I won't let him drink.
O well I don't miss him !

Time & a place for everything //:hidin:

Its different for me cause I'm in a small boat and gas is not as big an issue, unless we're trailering far.

I personally always offer $ when I'm a guest, never take it when I'm captain.

But if you're running a bigger boat, fuel is a big deal. Guests should always offer, or at least bring the food/bait or something. Plus, with my small boat, I'm not going real far either. Big boats may tend to run further maybe chasing tuna or something. Then its a really big deal. Hundreds of dollars.

Situations are different too.

If I took a buddy out alot during a season, and we're good friends, I think you could ask him to pitch in without feeling bad.

If you meet someone, say, on this website, maybe a group thing... I think the guest(s) should really be obligated to pitch in. The capt is being very generous.

But I've taken out spouses of my wife's co-workers who I don't know well... or our nanny's husband... I would never ask them, especially if its just a one time thing.

I stick it to my dad though... I make him buy all the gas/bait/tackle. Its the least he can do... hey, charters are worth 400-500 bucks and I put him on fish everytime he visits.

Yeah, I'm just kidding.

I've worked on charters with guys drinking lots of times.
Moderation in drinking is ok, but when we have a bachelor party and the drinking gets out of hand, It's not fun, and can be dangerous !
A few years ago, I did a bachelor party of 3 boats.
The 6 guys that we had on our boat were drinking at 5:30 am, and most likely had been partying the night before.
5 of the guys were somewhat ok during the day,
But the 6th guy was so trashed, he was passed out cold by 11:00 am.
We had to tie him in a seat with dock lines, and huge boat fenders on each side of him so he wouldn't crack his head open !!!
Not my idea of a fun day !!!
Also kind of stupid when your spending $900.00 - $1100.00 for a day of fishing !!!