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Old 03-06-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WARPARTY36
I could understand if was an all day job, but it's 10 minutes work I just pull through the first drive through full service truck(semi) wash and they will hose down the truck, trailer, and boat for $50.
You also forgot to mention that they are open 24/7. Is that the famous Wildwood Truck Wash?
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Old 03-06-2007 | 05:56 PM
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It may only be a 10 minute job, but have checked out the costs of cranes?? and a operator?? And cost of repair if something does break, and possible lost revenue, if unit is down awaiting parts. I would think the organization gets a certain deal for the weekend then charges the participants what they feel that service is worth. Again not sure of all the spec in this situation.

I can say while in a remote area the only crane available to lift a piece of equipment we had broke, and we needed the lift to happen, closest crane capable was 400 miles away, the charge was $13000 for about 2 hrs lifting, and the rest driving back and forth. the orginal quote $18000.
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Old 03-06-2007 | 06:36 PM
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this one didn't go so well......
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Old 03-06-2007 | 06:37 PM
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Still high .
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Old 03-06-2007 | 08:36 PM
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Hanging out at the cranes is almost as fun as hanging out at the ramp. Nothing funnier than to see nice boats w/ the straps on wrong , bow down and the boat not level!
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Old 03-06-2007 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete B
It may only be a 10 minute job, but have checked out the costs of cranes?? and a operator?? And cost of repair if something does break, and possible lost revenue, if unit is down awaiting parts. I would think the organization gets a certain deal for the weekend then charges the participants what they feel that service is worth. Again not sure of all the spec in this situation.

I can say while in a remote area the only crane available to lift a piece of equipment we had broke, and we needed the lift to happen, closest crane capable was 400 miles away, the charge was $13000 for about 2 hrs lifting, and the rest driving back and forth. the orginal quote $18000.
I could understand the price if you called a mobile crane just for you, but it should not cost that much with a permanent crane at a marina.
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Old 03-06-2007 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WARPARTY36
I could understand if was an all day job, but it's 10 minutes work I just pull through the first drive through full service truck(semi) wash and they will hose down the truck, trailer, and boat for $50.
just dont let the valets park the truck
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Old 03-07-2007 | 02:00 AM
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No matter how many times you use the crane, it still makes you cringe to see your boat swinging in the air!
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Old 03-07-2007 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sakoutis3
I like NYC I just go by water.
After the travel lift puts your boat in the water cuz you don't even have a trailer to back the pumpkin down the ramp! You gonna get a lift this year?
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Old 03-07-2007 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by hunster
After the travel lift puts your boat in the water cuz you don't even have a trailer to back the pumpkin down the ramp! You gonna get a lift this year?
I might get a lift. The travel lift don't cost me anything its unlimited in and outs.
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