Ski boat for hire?

Sounds risky.. unless you cover yourself properly.. Since its "for hire" you'll need a captains license, then of course insurance. An OUPV will probably run you in the area of 1200 clams.. plus the time required to pass the test, which will be significant if you're not familiar with things like chart plotting and navigation, rules of the road etc.. Then you'll need to pony up for insurance.. Unless you were thinking of doing this as an actual venture then its probably not worth the investment for just a few here and there..

      Of course if you do it as a favor and not for hire then you'll avoid most of that.. and I imagine your insurance on your boat would cover injuries if one of the kids tears a knee off or something.. depending on your coverage..

Let her fill the tank I'd take em but that's me and I wouldn't charge

Are you a gambler? Money changes everything.
If you know them or they are your kids friends and you invite these people or to ski I don't think their is an issue. If you want to run a ski school you had better get the coverage and permits.

dochockey wrote: Let her fill the tank I'd take em but that's me and I wouldn't charge

$4.17 a gallon??..you're nicer than I am. I would think they'd be more than willing to put some money up for the gas. That's still cheap, seeing as how they don't have to pay for the boat itself, maintenance, registration, storage, etc...

But I'm a cheap ba$tard

Check your boat insurance it might cover guests? Other than that take cash and don't put anything in writing.

Mrusso94 wrote: Hollywood wrote: Check your boat insurance it might cover guests? Other than that take cash and don't put anything in writing.    Mine does, but "for hire" changes everything..

Which is why he's saying not to write anything down and just take cash. I agree with this approach.

If you take money, your insurance probably won't cover you in a claim. Accidents happen. We've had at least 6 over the years that required hospital visits, one was serious. All were accidents that could have happened anywhere to anybody. Don't do it unless you set yourself up as a business with proper insurance.

As far as taking cash goes, easier than it sounds. It puts you in the bad position to have to admit it or lie.

First question, is your son (Austin??) capable of safely taking these people out on his own? If all is good there have him take them out as guests, if she fills the tank or throws the kid a few bucks so be it, if not it will be a 1 and out. Who knows after spending a few hours on the boat with these people he may be running for the hills anyways.

BTW, is she a MILF?? Perhaps another form of payment??

"But in this case it is not a friend, but a very picky customer building a 2 million dollar home on the lake. She is looking for a few hours a week all summer long".

Sounds like she wants you as a baby sitter I agree with Quinner
try it once and if it goes good maybe you can become friends?

No Sir Hollywood. Nor do we use USA Waterski insurance.

My parents have an umbrella insurance policy for their house/yard/beach which covers where we ski.