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 Etiquette
#2307904
05/27/08 10:49 PM
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Jack O'Dell
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Tagging along: Expense Share ethics:
If going on a trip where you are the non-boater, then you should pay all gas for auto/truck/boat. Even better, provide the lunch and ice + snacks.
If the boat owner is also the lake house owner and you are staying there, especially after hinting that you would like to, then you should pay all gas expenses, plus plan the menu and bring all groceries, plus drinks.
It's the right thing to do AND you might just get invited back more often.
Think about it.
Sharing expenses is for guided trips and where one provides the boat and the other the tow vehicle.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Jack O'Dell]
#2307919
05/27/08 10:52 PM
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Posts: 440
SMOKEin
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Wanna come out on my boat? ANYPLACE you wanna go 
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Jack O'Dell]
#2307926
05/27/08 10:53 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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geeees. why dont ya just call it a guide trip then.... 50-50 is how my boat works!
Last edited by RonnieManning; 05/27/08 10:53 PM.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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05/27/08 11:08 PM
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tommyc
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I like to make sure everything is at least covered 50/50 and then I try to buy some of the extra's like ice, drinks etc. and I normally bring food to share in the boat.
Tom Cornelius
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: tommyc]
#2308119
05/27/08 11:25 PM
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Catfish_Hunter
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All I ever ask is to chip in. I'm happiest if it's 50/50, but at the bare minimum (i.e. I really wanna go, just not by myself) they have to cover their incurred expenses and pitch in for bait (since we obviously use more bait).
No fish is too good for the grease.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Catfish_Hunter]
#2308142
05/27/08 11:32 PM
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Posts: 475
HotRod
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As a non boater I agree with the 50/50, because the boater is probably going whether I go or not.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: HotRod]
#2308211
05/27/08 11:48 PM
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5Redman8
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If I invite someone to fish, I do not expect them to pay for anything....if they do it is a bonus. Like someone else said....I am going either way, with or without someone. Most of the time I invite someone, it is when they do not or sometimes cannot aford to fish by themselves.
My wife said it really depends on the relationship.
If I am invited, I definitely buy any meals we eat and will offer to buy some gas.
Do you charge family or friends when they spend the night or come over for dinner?
50/50 to me is for extended trips where there may be an overnight stay or a guide involved.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Jack O'Dell]
#2308257
05/27/08 11:56 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 134
HookSet84
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Tagging along: Expense Share ethics:
If going on a trip where you are the non-boater, then you should pay all gas for auto/truck/boat. Even better, provide the lunch and ice + snacks.
If the boat owner is also the lake house owner and you are staying there, especially after hinting that you would like to, then you should pay all gas expenses, plus plan the menu and bring all groceries, plus drinks.
It's the right thing to do AND you might just get invited back more often.
Think about it.
Sharing expenses is for guided trips and where one provides the boat and the other the tow vehicle.
I dont agree about making the no boater pay for everyhting. If your going to the lake anyway thats a bit over board.
"A bad day of fishing is better than a great day at work!!!" 
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: HookSet84]
#2308320
05/28/08 12:08 AM
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Posts: 472
Kolban
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I think it it should probably be 50/50 but if I host someone, I have no expectations of them paying or even offering to pay for anything. My problem is if I go out with someone else, I am not sure how/when to bring up the subject as I want to at least offer but at the same time I don't want to offend.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Kolban]
#2308582
05/28/08 01:21 AM
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Posts: 201
SaltwaterWillie
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They might as well make your boat payment for that month too?
All depends on what you work out before you ever leave the house. I say split gas/bait/ice/lodging evenly and food is generally bring what you want to eat unless other arrangement is agreed upon before hand.
Kolban- I typically find that the easiest way is to just ask, most people appreciate someone being upfront about the situation.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: SaltwaterWillie]
#2308681
05/28/08 02:04 AM
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Posts: 2,912
gclark
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The non boater should not ever be expected to pay 100%. If I invite them, they would have to fight me to pay me. If they ask if they can join me, I think pitching in some gas money would be proper etiquette on their part, but I leave it up to them to offer. If they do not offer, I don't ask. It really depends on the person on how I would view this situation. If they are a good friend, I would not think twice about it. If they are someone I barely know or just met and they asked me if they could join me, I may tend to think that they may have taken advantage if they don't offer.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: gclark]
#2308765
05/28/08 03:16 AM
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SoCal Tom
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As a non boater, I expect to go 50/50. The person with the boat has been kind enough to invite me along, so I feel like I should pay for some gas for the truck/boat or both. I offer every time. It's been my experience this year, that most boaters are very happy for the offer, and many times will not accept any money. I try and get them to take it any way, but like gclark said, "I have to fight them to pay them". If I was expected to pay for everything and maybe make a couple of boat payments too, I think that would be the last time I went with that person.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Jack O'Dell]
#2308982
05/28/08 09:37 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 20,602
Baylor_Guy�
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Tagging along: Expense Share ethics:
If going on a trip where you are the non-boater, then you should pay all gas for auto/truck/boat. Even better, provide the lunch and ice + snacks.
If the boat owner is also the lake house owner and you are staying there, especially after hinting that you would like to, then you should pay all gas expenses, plus plan the menu and bring all groceries, plus drinks.
It's the right thing to do AND you might just get invited back more often.
Think about it.
Sharing expenses is for guided trips and where one provides the boat and the other the tow vehicle.
DB If you cant afford to own a boat to the point to where you have to call your friends to invite them to pitch in for you just so you can go fishing then I suggest its time to call greensheets. I bet since they are lucky enough to join you so they can have the opportunity to be on a boat then you get to fish all the cover and beds first before allowing them to have a pitch, while your trolling motor is running at 90# thrust.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Baylor_Guy�]
#2308992
05/28/08 09:44 AM
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Baylor_Guy�
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This is seriously the worst expectation of common courtesy I have ever seen on this forum. I might be the only one that might think this but the right thing to do is 50/50. Boaters who expect their non boater to pay 100% for gas for the truck and boat, groceries, 10% of the boat payment, insurance binder, new trailer lights, and dinner afterwards deserve a quick game of rochambeau. In this day and age $30/day is reasonable, $40 is very generous. If youre asking anything above that, then you should stay home.
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Re: Etiquette
[Re: Baylor_Guy�]
#2309022
05/28/08 09:56 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,411
breambuster
Extreme Angler
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This is seriously the worst expectation of common courtesy I have ever seen on this forum. I might be the only one that might think this but the right thing to do is 50/50. Boaters who expect their non boater to pay 100% for gas for the truck and boat, groceries, 10% of the boat payment, insurance binder, new trailer lights, and dinner afterwards deserve a quick game of rochambeau. In this day and age $30/day is reasonable, $40 is very generous. If youre asking anything above that, then you should stay home. I agree completely!! Well said...
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