Thrill rides
 

Do any of you use your boat as a business, as in giving 90-100mph thrill rides with a captain? Just wondering if it is possible to make a profit doing this.

There was a guy on here that was using his Cafe Racer as a 'ferry' of sorts to the Lake Erie islands and back. Seems like his prices were in line that he would cover expenses and make a profit. I can't remember his username tho...

Now that is an idea I would try to forget about as soon as possible. Especially with your boat!

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hmmm... my home port to Wall st.
should be good for a few $$.
20min commute at 50mph.

Crazy Greg did it in Ft.Lauderdale in a Sonic. He didn't charge much, and it seemed like a hobby.

Jim Darr(Wiggler4490) says he is doing it at LOTO.

Crazy Greg's boat is still around down there! It usually sits on the corner of A1A & Las Olas. :coolcowboy:


I would imagine doing this type of thing, would be like riding around with every single one of "those people" that wear you out at the gas dock, with 200 of the worst questions imaginable. :lolhit:

There used too be Joe Leno (?) who used to give paid speed rides at LOTO I think.

Luxman. Had a 40 outlaw with trip 500 EFI's.

I keep forgetting you dove it once.... I figured if I charged the dock crowd I might like them better. It's hard to say if you could make it profitable. It would be fun though, meeting new people and scaring the hell out of them in a safe way.

Your ins carrier will love u :)

I saw the Sonic in FL. almost took the ride but Micky and Mini were calling my kids!!!

The other guy in the ozarks well? never seen it.

Make them sign a waver like they do on a machanical bull, and a wrist band with fine print "Not responsible for myself much less any passengers".

You don't need to earn a profit, the tax savings alone would be worth it.

I was thinking of a cash only business or a barter system.

$100 for every half hour 2 person min max of 4 that includes 5 to 10 mins for leaving the harbor so you would get a 20min ride at speeds of 50/60/70/80 if there not scared. jet skis are 40 a 20min ride up here. sportfisher 42ft gets 110 or 120 a hour for cruising or fishing. IF your boat burns less than 40gals a hour you could lower it to $75 per person for every 1/2 for 2 or more people but single rider you would want to get $100 or $150. gas would be at $3.00 per gal 25 to 50 a hour = $75 to $150:eek: so two people min you would make $250 per hour minus insurance, dock fee, ware and tear or by the day 6 to 8 hours 1200 to 1500. but you need a place to go stop have luch go sightseeing or to hiden beach or hard to get to sandbar. you could include sandwiches, water and soda, and make sure they sign a release form. well does this make sense or stupid idea. in mass you could take them to the Islands off the cape MV or NANTUCKET or around Boston Harbor Islands, A RUN ACROSS THE CAPE from plymouth to Ptown or put in southern mass go to newport and Block Island in the last 27 years I have done these trips in a 19footer and my baja 24ol a lot in the 1980s to early 2000s. it would be smoother in a older bigger boat.hahhaha but I always liked the excitement of airing out AIRTIME and seeing the white knuckles of my wifes hands coming back from trips to blockisland, on one trip the ferry was bouncing so much they stopped it and we were the only ones to leave it seemed, I told her see this is not to bad with those new k planes I bought, she *****ed about the price at 1st. we just cruise up on a angle to climb up over the waves didn't get wet made it past newport RI and it dropped to 3 footers in the bay it was a sunday and we needed to get home.:kiss:

cash, gas or ass....

The only good reason for doing this IMO is to write off the boat and expenses.

http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Details.aspx?TourID=61

$22.00 per person, 45mph tour of NYC and Statue of Liberty

Here's a similar one in Chicago
http://www.seadogcruises.com/chicago/
One of the most popular attractions at Navy Pier in Chicago, Seadog has thrilled over 1,000,000 people. Choose our 30-minute Speedboat Lake Tour
Topping out at 45mph on the open water the Seadog Extreme is the most horse-powered commercial passenger vessel of its kind currently cruising the Great Lakes.
From $30.95 per Adult Ticket

From $20.95 per Child Ticket

Taking passengers for money even if cash is not wise. Anything happens you are in big trouble and insurance will be null and void. Not having a Captains lisc makes it not legal as well.

Get ready for the ride of your life as you board a Super Cat light class offshore race boat. Experience 1,000 horses of raw power as you race across the South Florida waters!
Enjoy this thrilling 30- minute ride. $125.00 per person 4 min 5 max. Prepayment and reservations $40.00 cancelation fee.

http://www.macnairtravel.com/pdf/couples_conference.pdf

How the puck do I go back to 2004 to cancel I already bought a boat:lolhit:

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Thrill Rides
 

I do these type rides with my 1994, Cigarette Cafe, 540 motors with Bravos when I am not doing marine surveys. I am a USCG licensed Captain and boat is insured for charters with major insurance carrier. (Very hard to aquire this insurance) I have been doing this for 5 years from South Beach to Palm Beach. Biggest liability concern is getting the folks in and out of the boat at the dock without a slip and fall. I get clients from all over the world that want a ride in a Cigarette Boat. The Cafe Racer is the perfect performance charter boat. Built tough and and is safe. Minimum fee for a charter is $500./hour.