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5 bucks for fuel on the water, but I rarely get that anymore. And 20 when I go to Atlantic City, they always find me a spot and I never even touch the ropes.
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Yes, I tip the dock attendants.
Fueling up the boat (120 gallon tank) = $20-30 depending on how much fuel I get. Helping me dock/tie up = $5 normally and $10 if its real windy out |
Always, I like the fact that when I pull in somewhere I'm remembered as a good guy and not a dick with a cigarette. I had shirts with the boat name made and gave them to the gas girls, throughout the summer they always mentioned it and how many comments they got on them. A little kindness goes a long way.
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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta
(Post 3937072)
Delray VFW looking dude?
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Originally Posted by TriPaC87
(Post 3937229)
I started my first job working on a gas dock in 2003. Throughout high school and college, that was my only income. From April-October I pumped gas all day, five days a week for 8 years. I have seen just about everything on the gas dock. Boats blowing up, people crashing their boats, drunks getting arrested, etc...
When it comes to tipping, it depends on what service the customer needs... If they come in for dinner/shopping/drinking and are only there to dock, I always help them tie up. Most people tip around $5 when I help them tie up. As they are leaving and I help to untie them, they do not tip any more. Other people tip $2-3 on the way in if I help, and then $2-3 on the way out if I help. Sometimes it's $5 both ways. Or $20... it just depends on the person. If a customer comes in for fuel, I always help them tie up. Where I worked at LOTO, the customer was not allowed to pump their own fuel when a dock attendant was available. A fuel sale of $50-100 (pontoon, sea-doo, runnabout) would usually tip $5-10. $100-500 would usually be a $20. $500+ would be anywhere from $20+ but usually no more than $100. If a guest came in for a pump-out they would usually tip an extra $20. BTW, great thread Carl! tom |
We always tip. At least $20-$30 when we fuel and $20 when we tie up at a lunch stop.No matter how busy they are,they will make room for me when we show up. I also keep plenty of bottled water in the cooler,and give them out to all the dock hands.The main dock hand at my marina,A real nice retired man,gets tipped throughout the season,and a hefty envelope at the end of the season. Worth every penny.He calls when the lift looks low,or secures the cover if it gets lose. He knows the routine every time we go out. He is waiting at my slip with 3-4 bags of ice.And most of all,chats with the wife while I'm flushing and cleaning at the end of the day.
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Originally Posted by FISHIN SUCKS
(Post 3937354)
Thank you for the guide! Sometimes they hand me the nozzle but most of the time they fill it. I too don't want to be a dick and not tip, just didn't know what the norm was. I usually tip 20% at restaurants, couple bucks to the barber, valet gets a couple bucks, and taxi cabs vary 2-5 (depending on how bad they smell and how far).
BTW, great thread Carl! tom |
If your not tipping the gas and dock attendants you should sell your boat and buy a kayak. Do you tip the pizza deliverer. Sorry man, just seems like common sense.
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Originally Posted by newfountainguy
(Post 3937369)
If your not tipping the gas and dock attendants you should sell your boat and buy a kayak. Do you tip the pizza deliverer. Sorry man, just seems like common sense.
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Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile
(Post 3937322)
Yes, I tip the dock attendants.
Fueling up the boat (120 gallon tank) = $20-30 depending on how much fuel I get. Helping me dock/tie up = $5 normally and $10 if its real windy out http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...pse8ba9cf0.jpg |
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