Only close family.

Yes, but only to certain people

I've done it twice.

The first boat leaked a little so I told them to keep an eye on the bilge. And I tied a float on the back just in case it sunk so they would be able to find it.

The second boat (at the time) was a three year old 18' pro-craft. Sometimes you just have to help out your fellow club anglers when they need it.

When he came back from the BASS Fed regional I notice a crack in the gel-coat on the inside near the left seat. I also noted that some of the tackle I had left in the boat was missing and my subscription polarized sunglasses were missing out of the glove compartment. He said he hit a speed bump in the parking lot.

I called the tournament director and got the name of the guy who was his co-angler. This guy said that he was passing a bunch of boats on the takeoff and nearly dumped them out when it went airborne and that is when my sunglasses blew out, and this guy also lost 2 combos worth $500. The boat came down very hard.

I found my tackle in his workshop.

Would I do it again? NO

Have I talked to the liar since? NO

Dad and brother only

Cutting to the bone! I will be showing you how it's done this year! :))))))))

i have loaned my boat out to one person before, my previous tournament partner who i knew very well and trusted. i did not feel the need to tell him to be careful, or that he would have to pay for thing if they were damaged because i knew that he would. i would not have a problem with loaning it to someone who i knew owned one and had the knowledge of boats, but would still be a tad nervous.

TRUTH....lol, one of my buddies did that to one of mine. But he had the carpet cleaned completely, it did not come out, but i knew it was an honest mistake, and after he offered to replace the entire carpet (and i refused) i knew he felt bad about it. it is was it is

Not a chance, you should take his son wife and him fishing like a guide trip. Too many things that could go wrong that May or May not have to do with him. Unless this guy has a awesome deer lease and will allow you to go shoot a huge buck.

That's really the more important thing. I'd never want to put a friend in that situation.

No and I will not ask anyone to borrow theirs ..NO bad idea, Hire a guide. Or my tractor NOPE.....

Nope not inless there rich and have disposable income

1) you shouldn't have to explain chit to him 2) guy that asks to borrow another's man boat is not a friend (unless owner encourages another to take it 3) dude ain't got good character when he asks to borrow another mans boat

No way possible

I've got a couple of friends that I wouldn't hesitate for a second to let them use my boat. They were there for me countless times when money was tight and they asked me to go fishing with them and never accepted a dime from me. Granted, they are very experienced boaters and take great care of their rigs, so I know they would treat mine the same. I'm not gonna worry about if something happens mechanically - I figure it could just as easily happen to me.

I've loaned mine out a few times. Borrowed a few as well.