We have one guest who hides money on our boat. I hate that. I've told him not to give us anything but he does anyway. I'm going diving whether I take anyone else or not so I don't expect to be paid. I wouldn't invite someone over to dinner and expect it.
I also don't want help cleaning the boat. I have a routine and usually it's faster and easier if I do it myself.
A boat owner doesn't want any surprises. Listen carefully to his/her talk about safety procedures and location of equipment. If they have any rules about diving or what to do while onboard follow them to the letter. If you disagree with their rules stay home or play along while on their boat. If you stay out of the way, don't cause problems and don't impede anyone else's fun you will likely get invited back.
If you insist on helping with costs, do so after the trip. Buy them dinner or offer to help with fuel costs. If they ask you they will likely be in violation of their state's vehicle code.
My boat costs around $1,000 per month whether I use it or not. Slip fees, initial cost, maintenance, repair, insurance, property tax and fuel costs add up and a few bucks here and there are just a drop in the bucket. Bigger boats cost even more. If I needed help with these costs I shouldn't have purchased the boat in the first place. It's a steep investment but diving is all I do so I manage the costs carefully.
The cash my buddy leaves ends up going for lunch so it doesn't defray boat costs anyway.
I also don't want help cleaning the boat. I have a routine and usually it's faster and easier if I do it myself.
A boat owner doesn't want any surprises. Listen carefully to his/her talk about safety procedures and location of equipment. If they have any rules about diving or what to do while onboard follow them to the letter. If you disagree with their rules stay home or play along while on their boat. If you stay out of the way, don't cause problems and don't impede anyone else's fun you will likely get invited back.
If you insist on helping with costs, do so after the trip. Buy them dinner or offer to help with fuel costs. If they ask you they will likely be in violation of their state's vehicle code.
My boat costs around $1,000 per month whether I use it or not. Slip fees, initial cost, maintenance, repair, insurance, property tax and fuel costs add up and a few bucks here and there are just a drop in the bucket. Bigger boats cost even more. If I needed help with these costs I shouldn't have purchased the boat in the first place. It's a steep investment but diving is all I do so I manage the costs carefully.
The cash my buddy leaves ends up going for lunch so it doesn't defray boat costs anyway.
