Jet skis, police, marine patrol, coast guard, manatees, no wake zones and breaking down!

I think its a pet peeve to not clue your friends into proper etiquete. To complain about them not offering to chip in is BS. If you want them to bring stuff or gas money just tell them. What? Your being nice by not saying anything (I never ask) but coming on here and talking about your friends behind their back? Thats stupid.

Maybe the reason they cant chip in to go on your boat is the same reasoin they dont have a boat. THey cant afford it. Dont get me wrong Im sure your friends can afford a case of beer but maybe not $200 in gas money for the day.

Yup, had that happen! Yanked the stern line and swung the bow into the boat next to me! Still have that scratch!

when people step on the boat without taking shoes off or with dirty feet

My friends are pretty good about helping wash, tie up, and bringing good food and drinks, has taken many years to get them trained though!

Mine is actually a little of the opposite: when people bring too much "stuff". I have some friends & family who bring enormous beach bags, multiple coolers, back packs, etc. Everything but the kitchen sink! I look at them like "where the heck am I supposed to put all this crap?!?!"

JRider, is that an original avatar, or did you snag that pic somewhere? Looks pretty dang nice if I squint!

20$ offered for fuel, I'd rather have no offer then be insulted on a 400$+ bill when they offer to pay for their ride.

The smoking one... thats my biggest...

OH! I forgot one!... when they offer gas money then complain they didn't have enough fun for the money "they offered" that one will get them a "no" invite...

Second that emotion. The other stuff mentioned thus far I got on top of years ago (thru experience) and nipped it in the azz by telling everyone/anyone locked into to ride with me what they need , and what to expect up front. If things go south I blame myself for not planning MY trip to include briefing my passengers.

If I'm going to ride on another boat, again I ask up front what they expect of me as in beverage & snacks or what I can do ahead of approach time to the dock/anchorage in terms of line or anchor handling. I always ask the "skipper" what he wants to me to do.

On my boat with pax, I explain ahead of time my intentions with regards to docking or anchoring and what I want only ONE of them to do (designated 1st mate) when I say do it. Extra folks onboard I tell to simply stay seated and/or out of the way of my and my designated 1st mate's movements until cleared to disembark

Otherwise, it's those who promise to show up on their boat and I expect it as part of my intended good time....and they don't. No call, no heads up prior to the start of the day....just well my cat, my dog, etc. That ticks me off more than anything.