Cost of owning a slip and fees associated with it?

[Chrisravosa36]

It's my experience that customers want to be treated with thoughtfulness and respect, and for the most part respond in kind.
You do not want to work in a steel mill. It is not healthy. It is hot, loud, dirty, back breaking, unhealthy work. People that work in labor intensive, dirty, unhealthy jobs do it because it's the best way for them to support their family. Many work these jobs because that's what they grew up with. I've never known anybody that worked in the coal mines or the mills for love of the job.

I know, I am respectful and kind to them...Things just get same old same old ... Its not a busy store, and there is only about 10 - 20 customers per a 6 hour shift (Service desk) Im more of a hands on guy if you know what I mean .

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Good point, But I work in a unionized company. (Stop and Shop) and in my region the minimun union required hours is 15 hours a week, the only way I could work less than that is if I can request it off.

Chris they can change that 15 hour minimum in a New York minute. That sound you hear is me banging my head against the wall.

wrvond, things have changed for the better in some respects. Those labour intensive tasks that put people I harms way have generally been automated. Rather than 15 guys going into a pit to shovel iron ore and Coke in deplorable conditions, they now use one of those Super Vac trucks. The problem is those 15 guys are gone. Before I left we were looking for 300 new hires. Minimum education required was Community College and we received thousands of resumes from across the World. It's better, not great. Chris can't get a job in a Steel Mill until he finishes his post secondary education, then it's maybe.

 

[Old Ironmaker]

No wonder you have issues with customers. :facepalm:

You have not even had the boat in the water yet and you are willing to drop a chunk of change on mooring or slip fees. Also I take it that you are relatively new to boating. Why not fix the trailer or replace it over the winter and get your boat in the water and see what else will go wrong with it before deciding if you even like boating?

GA Sir, We have to remember we are talking to a 16 or 17 year old HS student. That you don't see everyday, a 17 year old boat owner.

 

[tpenfield]

15 hours of a job per week seems like it might be a bit tough for a High School student . . . plus keep up with school work . . . and work on a boat/motor. Sounds like a busy life; I'm impressed. :thumb:

Customer service ? It can be an acquired skill, but if it is not your thing, that's OK too. The way that I look at it is . . . Customers bring you money, and that can be a good thing.

 

[roffey]

When I was in school some of my friends has cars one even had a new corvette and one had a classic hemi cuda with a 4 speed, beautiful cars for sure. The OP has a boat, what's the difference. It sure sounds like he has his ducks lined up, school, work and fishing. Sounds pretty good to me:focus:

 

[Old Ironmaker]

When I was in school some of my friends has cars one even had a new corvette and one had a classic hemi cuda with a 4 speed, beautiful cars for sure. The OP has a boat, what's the difference. It sure sounds like he has his ducks lined up, school, work and fishing. Sounds pretty good to me:focus:

Exactly, I sometimes could put 32 or more hours of good paying work in on a weekend in High School and worked 4o hrs a week all summer and still didn't have any money. Had a new car and never needed to ask my parents for a nickel though. I had enough cash to hire my 6 year younger brother to do chores Based on where Chris doesn't have anywhere to park or anything to tow the boat with either he needs to think about keeping it at the marina on land, buying a small truck or crossover that will tow well or find a different hobby. It's not like the 70's or early 80's where those Detroit monster cars had V-8's and could easily tow a glass 17 footer. And after all we are talking to a kid in grade 11, he's doing OK. Imagine having a boat and a unlimited number of bikini's around to share it with, and in High School?

Chris you mentioned partnering with Dad, good idea until you can buy him out. Make sure you make a list of rules he can follow. The time you spend together at your age will be one of the greatest things you will be able to remember when you are my age. I have decided to encourage you rather than dissuade you Chris.

 

[roffey]

Imagine having a boat and a unlimited number of bikini's around to share it with, and in High School?

I imagine it all the time, but there nothing I can do about it, lol.

 

[GA_Boater]

GA Sir, We have to remember we are talking to a 16 or 17 year old HS student. That you don't see everyday, a 17 year old boat owner.

I understand and that's the reason for my comment.

 

[CV16]

This is the one thing holding me back, But the trip is about 30 mins with no traffic, and can be a few hours with traffic with a boat behind me. Without the boat I can leave my house much eariler and be on the water much quicker. Also, my yard doesnt have a great place to keep this boat... it is sitting in the street, and the town doesnt like that.... Id have to back it up the driveway, into the garged (Uphill driveway with just enough room to back the trailer in the garge.) it would take me an hour to get it in the gardge clean and ready to be used again. THen the problem of hooking it up to the car... No backup cam, trailer and boat is wicked heavy, car wouldnt be on a flat surface..... Also I dont have a "Safe tow rig" was considering using a crown vic, but I have my doubts.

once again I have to ask. Why not keep the boat on the trailer at a marina? Launch it when you go. Some marinas will launch your boat even. Your least expensive way if you ask me.