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Author:  offdahook [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Charters....
What's up fellas, Don't know if you remember from previous posts of mine, but I'm now a proud owner of a 268 Vista about two months ago.

I was actually thinking of running a few charters from Red Bank, NJ up through Sandy Hook Bay into NYC maybe 3 times a week to pay for my slip basically and to maybe do it more often and quit the day job.

Have either of you done this and how has it work out for you or friends in the past. I have a really good job, but with every job it really seems like work :). I really want to move to something more low key and easy on the stress. Please give me your 2 cents!! Thanks!


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Author:  audible [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Charter...your boat too nice for fishing charter...blood and fish crap all over. Are you thinking like being a chaufer (spelling) for rich couples? :lol:
Author:  offdahook [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
audible wrote:
Charter...your boat too nice for fishing charter...blood and fish crap all over. Are you thinking like being a chaufer (spelling) for rich couples? :lol:



Haha, definitely not trying to do fishing charters. Looking into more of a couples or family retreat type of cruise to NYC Harbor etc....
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Some things to consider:
Your rates will have to be high enough to cover your gas.
Insurance could be a killer.
You will need a USCG Six Pass ('Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels' - 6 passengers or less).
Does your marina allow charters? Might increase your slip fee.
Marketing the business/advertise costs.

Make sure you do some detailed research. Many people have tried this idea, only to find
out there is much more involved than meets the eye.
Author:  audible [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Good deal. Hey what is proper way to get out on the deck to sun bath? Hatch is a bit small for adults...do you crawl over windshield? :?
Author:  offdahook [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
audible wrote:
Good deal. Hey what is proper way to get out on the deck to sun bath? Hatch is a bit small for adults...do you crawl over windshield? :?


There are steps built into the console area that allow passengers to walk out on the bow. The little window you see there on the windsheild opens up so that you can walk up and down freely
Author:  offdahook [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Cap'n Morgan wrote:
Some things to consider:
Your rates will have to be high enough to cover your gas.
Insurance could be a killer.
You will need a USCG Six Pass ('Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels' - 6 passengers or less).
Does your marina allow charters? Might increase your slip fee.
Marketing the business/advertise costs.

Make sure you do some detailed research. Many people have tried this idea, only to find
out there is much more involved than meets the eye.


Haven't run the trip out there yet to see how much gas is used up. Looked into insurance and it's not too bad actually. Not sure if my Marina allows charters or not, but I would only do up to 6 passengers and who's to say that they're not cousins of mine :o). What they don't know won't hurt em'. Plus I'm paying big time to be where I am, if they tell me I have to pay extra... I'm outta there.
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
audible wrote:
Good deal. Hey what is proper way to get out on the deck to sun bath? Hatch is a bit small for adults...do you crawl over windshield? :?


Use windshield walk thru as in this 1997 225 SD picture.

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Author:  audible [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Cap'n Morgan wrote:
audible wrote:
Good deal. Hey what is proper way to get out on the deck to sun bath? Hatch is a bit small for adults...do you crawl over windshield? :?


Use windshield walk thru as in this 1997 225 SD picture.

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Nice. Just have to be carfull not damage builtin ice-chest. Would mostly be my son and wife out there...so light weight. :lol:
Author:  Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Back to topic.......

In case you have not researched it yet. USCG Six Pack.

Quote:
The OUPV exam is comprised of 30 questions on the Rules of the Road (international/inland rules, right of way, lights, signals, markers/buoys, etc.) and you have to get 27 correct or you fail this section; 10 plotting problems (drift, deviation/variation, range, tides/currents) with a chart of your choice; 20 navigation questions (markers/buoys, symbols, lights/signals); and, 50 deck general questions (fire/life safety, emergencies, knots, steering, anchoring, weather, etc.). All except the plotting questions are multiple choice and you have to get at least 70 percent of the questions correct to pass these sections. You must submit to a drug test. The test is about $75. Upon taking the test, the results are mailed to you with a copy to be attached to your formal application to the Coast Guard. In addition, you must take a full-physical that includes hearing and eyesight. The Coast Guard also requires that a prospective captain pass an approved First Aid/CPR/AED course.


http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/

Good Luck !
Author:  offdahook [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Cap'n Morgan wrote:
Back to topic.......

In case you have not researched it yet. USCG Six Pack.

Quote:
The OUPV exam is comprised of 30 questions on the Rules of the Road (international/inland rules, right of way, lights, signals, markers/buoys, etc.) and you have to get 27 correct or you fail this section; 10 plotting problems (drift, deviation/variation, range, tides/currents) with a chart of your choice; 20 navigation questions (markers/buoys, symbols, lights/signals); and, 50 deck general questions (fire/life safety, emergencies, knots, steering, anchoring, weather, etc.). All except the plotting questions are multiple choice and you have to get at least 70 percent of the questions correct to pass these sections. You must submit to a drug test. The test is about $75. Upon taking the test, the results are mailed to you with a copy to be attached to your formal application to the Coast Guard. In addition, you must take a full-physical that includes hearing and eyesight. The Coast Guard also requires that a prospective captain pass an approved First Aid/CPR/AED course.


Looks like I have my work cut out for me... Thanks Cap'n!


http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/

Good Luck !
Author:  Liquefied [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Once your hobby becomes your job it starts to suck!!!
Author:  offdahook [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Charters....
Liquefied wrote:
Once your hobby becomes your job it starts to suck!!!



I disagree, if you love what you do I think it brings happiness. :D
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