AirBNB for couple?

[BCWatty]

We are in the market for a Ranger Tub or Cutwater and wish to spend a few days living aboard to get a feel for it. Does anyone rent out their boat for people to stay on? We can travel anywhere in USA to stay a few days to get a feel for it, before taking the plunge. Our airline tix must be used before June 8th. What say you? Once we buy one, we would want to rent it out too, to help pay for it - does anyone have experience with this? Thanks for your help.

 

[SJI Sailor]

Try charter companies in Anacortes and Bellingham, WA -- there are several in their fleets (e.g. San Juan Sailing). Those are for full charters, not just stay aboard, but that would be preferable for checking out how you like it (plus awesome area to visit).

 

[bergroup]

If you decide this route is for you, you'll have two very large hurdles to overcome. Insurance: Your boat will now become a commercial entity since you will be offering lodging upon it. (Even if the boat doesn't leave the slip.) Moorage: Not only will you have to find a "live aboard" slip, but you'll also have to find a marina that allows commercial activity in their slips. I don't have experience on the east coast, but up here in Washington State, such a moorage is doable but VERY difficult to find.

With patience, you should be able to achieve your goals, but the financial gains may not be worth the hassles of cleaning and maintenance. Perhaps a shared ownership arrangement may be a better way to go.

 

[Firepara36]

I have my 2021 31CB in Charter in Anacortes, feel free to contact me or the charter service. Chartering is pretty amazing, if you have a good charter company working with you. There are federal tax breaks that make it very attractive and you don't pay sales tax. Feel free to contact me for details. Kevin



https://www.anacortesyachtcharters....e=Ranger Tug CB&BoatSizeMin=0&BoatSizeMax=150

 

[Mastercraft]

People pay big bucks to rent or charter boats. You will pay big bucks to keep things going. I would never own a charter where I did not provide the captain. Certain things don’t make sense. Like, you don’t lend out your wife, your chainsaw, or your weedwhacker. Cars make sense to lend to friends, boats do not. If you can’t lend a boat to a friend then don’t own a charter. There are way too many systems on a Ranger Tug to understand and know. Every boat is unique. Just like you know your body in many ways much better than a doctor. If you still desire to own a charter, become a landlord for a house you own before you go play in the big league with charter boats. The charter game is definitely right for some owners, just understand the pros and cons.

 

[Firepara36]

People pay big bucks to rent or charter boats. You will pay big bucks to keep things going. I would never own a charter where I did not provide the captain. Certain things don’t make sense. Like, you don’t lend out your wife, your chainsaw, or your weedwhacker. Cars make sense to lend to friends, boats do not. If you can’t lend a boat to a friend then don’t own a charter. There are way too many systems on a Ranger Tug to understand and know. Every boat is unique. Just like you know your body in many ways much better than a doctor. If you still desire to own a charter, become a landlord for a house you own before you go play in the big league with charter boats. The charter game is definitely right for some owners, just understand the pros and cons.

You must have a way more intimate relationship with your boat to compare it to your wife, lol.
I have a had one boat or another in charter for many years. I have also chartered boats over an even longer period of time. Charter companies are run different than a rent a car company. The clients that charter have to submit a resume and show competency to run the boat before they are able to charter. I have actually had surveyors recommend clients buying a boat in charter because of the rigorous standards that they are maintained. Your right that chartering is not for everyone but it it not the "Big League" venture that you speak of. Rangers are by far the simplest of boats in AYC fleet of over 80 or so boats.