Deckie???

[mik01]

I expect the Decky to:

Be On time

Help Clean the Boat

Chip in for his fair share of the fuel/bait costs and tackle if he uses some of my gear.

Must have appropriate fishing licences(I fish in NSW some times)

Bring his own Rods.

Assist where ever he can.

I don't expect a decky to do something I wouldn't

just need to add in another couple of things for the perfect deckie -

Deckie needs to NOT wait until you get out there to tell you he has to come back early for such and such...

Deckie needs to be keen to stay out longer if the fish are on.

Deckie needs to be genuinely friendly and like a chat

Deckie needs to like sunsets and long walks on the beach....
wait - scrap that last one, still thinking of the blonde deckie in the bikini

[PinHead]

Yep, what Garry said.

What is interesting is that a few years ago there was a similar thread going round, and there was more than one person challenging this and saying that they do not have others chip in for their share because they were going out anyway and happy to have the company, and if you cannot afford to run it, you should not own the boat. I wonder how may with that view are still around. Particularly when an offshore trip costs $250.00 for fuel and bait. Maybe if you were doing a short bay run, but not for anything else.

Would be interested to know for those that have to tow a long way to the ramp, if they include car fuel in the overall fuel bill. I think it is reasonable to do this as it is all part of the transport to get to the fishing grounds. Particularly if you are towing say from Brisbane to Mooloolaba/Noosa/Hervey Bay. Can cost a couple of hundred in fuel just getting there. Note this paragraph is only directed to distance towing, not short towing trips.

Cheech

I was one of those cheech and it still stands..I will not ask for nor accept any money from anyone that goes in the boat with me.
I still think the same way..last boat had a 460l fuel tank..I would not have bought it if I could not afford to run it. The new boat only has a 260l tank but i am still happy to pay all the running costs. I do not mind if the other person provides lunch or bait or something but if nothing then that is fine also.
seeing as u r only up the road from me...when are we going fishing ????

[PinHead]

I often have a mid 20's brunette on board..she never offers any money either..bloody daughter thinks I provide everything.

[Keechie]

thanks for that everyone, it is now all cleared up.

regards,
keechie

[sid_fishes]

so garry, would you give the deckie a real seat mate??

[sid_fishes]

greg, can i borrow her?cheers mate ian

[BrettyJ]

A blond female deckie in he mid twenties, couldn't see much fishing getting done.

[Local_Guy]

Depends on the trip, but...

deckie should provide the bait, as that cost pittance to the money i'm throwing in for fuel, maintence, services, travel to the harbour, fuel for car, operation of the boat, responsibility of all persons on board, safety gear, etc.

Can hold a boat at the ramp before and after trip.

Can drop an anchor and follow instructions when told...

[Mark-P]

I was one of those cheech and it still stands..I will not ask for nor accept any money from anyone that goes in the boat with me.
I still think the same way..last boat had a 460l fuel tank..I would not have bought it if I could not afford to run it. The new boat only has a 260l tank but i am still happy to pay all the running costs. I do not mind if the other person provides lunch or bait or something but if nothing then that is fine also.
seeing as u r only up the road from me...when are we going fishing ????

Have to agree with Pinhead, but if they offer i'll take it for the next trip !!
All they need be is on time at the ramp & ready ......

Mark

[error13_ek]

hi im new here so not sure where to or even if i should ask but.......... if anyone wants or needs company fishing im free all the timei just finished 4 years of chemotherapy and so i have yet to buy a boat im a very keen fisherman and im up for it any time ..... if any one nts company please call me


cheers tristan


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[Keechie]

hi im new here so not sure where to or even if i should ask but.......... if anyone wants or needs company fishing im free all the timei just finished 4 years of chemotherapy and so i have yet to buy a boat im a very keen fisherman and im up for it any time ..... if any one nts company please call me


cheers tristan


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hi try to make a new thread in the going fishing?-meet & greets section you may get a few more replies.

regards,
keechie

[wayneoro]

deckie=mate to share everything with easy

[Kleyny]

I dont ask for money but is=f they throw money at me i will divide the bill.
I have a mid 20s blonde (but now died brown ) siiting at home and she gets very excited when she catches a fish. it helps that night

I like to wash my own rig as i know what i like, and no-one else can do it like me.

neil

[ifishcq1]

One tip to owners...never charge for fuel as that constitutes a charter, an incident recently lead to a bloke getting fined $1500 and after the court hearing he was told he should have charged for the bait instead of fuel... you can charge what you like for a share of the bait

Scott

[mik01]

I never expect anyone to help me wash the boat - thats my job.
just pitch in for fuel and share the bait/ice, whatever and we are away.

the costs of servicing, maintenance, storage etc are all mine.
surely 20 or 30 bucks for fuel is only fair and reasonable?

cool if you don't charge for fuel - as a boat owner I would never expect to come out on anyone else's boat without pitching some cash in .