What do you expect/want your guests to bring onboard?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 3:39 pm
Is it just me, or does anyone else get frustrated when you invite guests to join you and then want to bring "stuff"? One of the reasons I have a pontoon boat is there is plenty of room for everyone, but I hate when people show up with their own cooler, towels, food, toys, etc. etc.
Of course, whenever I invite folks to go out on my boat, their first question is usually "what can I bring?". While I appreciate the gesture, my answer is always "NOTHING!" I ask everyone what they want to drink during the day and I make sure I have plenty of whatever. I also explain to them I have towels, sunscreen, plenty of food and drink, water toys, life jackets, cigars, etc. To me, if I invite you as my guest, I should handle everything. Plus it eliminates having to worry about where to put everyone's stuff when they come aboard. I even keep extra sunglasses, hats, and even hair ties for the ladies onboard.
I also feel the same way about people buying fuel for my boat. Yes, I appreciate the offer, but it would be like inviting someone to my house and expecting them to pay part of the utility bills.
Just curious to hear what others do!
Of course, whenever I invite folks to go out on my boat, their first question is usually "what can I bring?". While I appreciate the gesture, my answer is always "NOTHING!" I ask everyone what they want to drink during the day and I make sure I have plenty of whatever. I also explain to them I have towels, sunscreen, plenty of food and drink, water toys, life jackets, cigars, etc. To me, if I invite you as my guest, I should handle everything. Plus it eliminates having to worry about where to put everyone's stuff when they come aboard. I even keep extra sunglasses, hats, and even hair ties for the ladies onboard.
I also feel the same way about people buying fuel for my boat. Yes, I appreciate the offer, but it would be like inviting someone to my house and expecting them to pay part of the utility bills.
Just curious to hear what others do!