billfish
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Hi everyone,
I've had this whacky idea(my wife's words) lately that I should get a coast guard captain's license, buy a dive boat and do charters. Not liveaboards or anything, just a 12 to 15 passenger boat, and sell seats to the local dive shops. Problem is I have only a little boating experience. But I'm extremely comfortable on the water, and really think I'd enjoy the lifestyle. I need someone with experience/knowledge to shoot my idea full of holes so I can get on with more realistic endeavors. Start up funds are not a problem. I believe the market here(Oahu) is good. The boats I've been on seem to be full most of the time. What am I missing? Is the license the stumbling block? I've heard it takes a lot of hours/days on the water to get one. Does a dive boat cost way more than I'm imagining? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated.
Cheers, billfish
I've had this whacky idea(my wife's words) lately that I should get a coast guard captain's license, buy a dive boat and do charters. Not liveaboards or anything, just a 12 to 15 passenger boat, and sell seats to the local dive shops. Problem is I have only a little boating experience. But I'm extremely comfortable on the water, and really think I'd enjoy the lifestyle. I need someone with experience/knowledge to shoot my idea full of holes so I can get on with more realistic endeavors. Start up funds are not a problem. I believe the market here(Oahu) is good. The boats I've been on seem to be full most of the time. What am I missing? Is the license the stumbling block? I've heard it takes a lot of hours/days on the water to get one. Does a dive boat cost way more than I'm imagining? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated.
Cheers, billfish