GAS MONEY

[Jason B]

We have a war going on with a relative of ours. We frequently switch off boats and driving each other places. So everytime we go out we are always sneaking $20 somewhere or finding some money. Also its a war of buying food if we stop on the road.

We dont ask for it, nor do we willingly accept it.

Wanna switch riding partners? No worries on my friends putting up a fight to pay!

[MoneyPity]

Like others when we invite guests we don't amke them pay and don't feel that they should since we invited them. Some give us $20 or more because they realize it does not run on fumes.

In our extended family onlt the boat owner pays. In some cases the just need an observer.

In the extended family when we head south we usually have tow MC's and in the past my old FourWinns. In that case since we typically will head out to same set of coves we don't share in the gas expense then.

[dogbert]

Regular riders w/o boats usually pay or offer or bring drinks/food.

If the guest have a boat then you generally trade rides and help w/wipe down/storage duties.

Invited 1st time guest don't ask, but check on weather they help or they disrespect he boat...if they dont help or walk you boat leaving shoe prints...they dont come again. Or razz the crap out of them so they know better next time.

Ex. I am going to FL next week and meeting w/kko....I have never met, but offered gas, refreshments and clean up help.....He responded refreshments and clean up would be accptd.
Can't wait to ride in FL.

This is great advice. I'll vouch for yllw20, he's got great boat etiquette.