What about using your boat as a charter?

**irwinsailor** · 06-04-2003, 09:31

My boat was once a charter boat, Is there any money putting a older boat into charter service? If I could charter 10 week a year it would be more than enough for us to live on for a year.

Chuck Baier · 06-04-2003, 12:48

IS, Not saying it can't be done but it is difficult. The prime areas are already well covered by existing fleets, both crewed and bare boats. Add to that the fact that everyone else in the area is trying to do the same thing. You will also need to have a captains license or the British equivalent to work in most areas. Then there is the insurance, work permits, country of origin for the boat and lots more. If you would enjoy something like this it might be simpler to just work for one of the existing charter companies. You would wind up with more cash in hand at the end of the day. Just my .02

Chuck

**irwinsailor** · 07-04-2003, 00:03

I does seem that there are many older Irwins coming out of charter service. I had wondered if we could make a living doing it. Bob Bitchin does the share the sail with his older boat and I would think he keeps doing it because there is some money in it.
I think I just talked in a circle! Anyway ,Chuck I see your point.

Chuck Baier · 07-04-2003, 08:42

IS, Didn't intend to discourage you. There are those out there that have done it and are doing it. It is a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Just wanted to point out that it is a difficult thing to count on. Getting established in a high tourist area can not be assured for generating income. But anything is possible.

**GordMay** · 18-04-2003, 22:05

An article from "Cruising World" Magazine:

http://www.cruisingworld.com/cw_arti...articleID=1740
Cruising World - Taking the Plunge into Diving while Chartering

Gord

Eleven · 21-08-2008, 06:36

It's finding the niche market perhaps, diving, right location, good food and wines, boat based coastal holidays with shore trips pre-arranged. If it funds another year for every year you do it it's got to be good.

bstreep · 21-08-2008, 08:39

How are these 5 year old threads getting dredged up?

**Pblais** · 21-08-2008, 08:50

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How are these 5 year old threads getting dredged up?

Someone posted a reply just like you did. Threads are never closed unless explicitly locked by a member of the staff. We don't remove based on the age of posts. There are very few topics that don't come back again and even fewer that are only related to current events.

S.I.T.S. · 26-08-2008, 08:36

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How are these 5 year old threads getting dredged up?

One of my pet peeves. These forums need to have the date under the original posters name, just like it is under the last posters name.

Bruce

Vasco · 26-08-2008, 08:39

There is a date of original posting. I suspect some post replies without reading the whole thread or, for that matter, reading the date on the last post. Doing my bit to keep this alive.

Reality Check · 26-08-2008, 14:01

I don't mind them unless they are attempting to assist the original poster... that would be a bit out of the way... If they are simply adding an update or giving newer info.. I see no harm in them.

Heck some of the best info I get is from old post from guys who have done it before me... why should I make the same mistakes they did just to learn it is not the way?

S.I.T.S. · 27-08-2008, 11:16

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There is a date of original posting.

Not until you open the thread. I would like to see the original post date on the main screen.

Bruce

David_Old_Jersey · 27-08-2008, 11:39

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Originally Posted by irwinsailor

My boat was once a charter boat, Is there any money putting a older boat into charter service? If I could charter 10 week a year it would be more than enough for us to live on for a year.

I don't mind old threads popping up, if they are still relevent or of interest then they move on. If not, they simply die again.

Proof that at least some folk do do a search

FWIW I think the original question in this thread still has merit - albeit the answer 5 years later may be slightly different. or may not

06-04-2003, 09:31	#1
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,347 Images: 106	What about using your boat as a charter? My boat was once a charter boat, Is there any money putting a older boat into charter service? If I could charter 10 week a year it would be more than enough for us to live on for a year.

06-04-2003, 12:48	#2
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,719 Images: 54	IS, Not saying it can't be done but it is difficult. The prime areas are already well covered by existing fleets, both crewed and bare boats. Add to that the fact that everyone else in the area is trying to do the same thing. You will also need to have a captains license or the British equivalent to work in most areas. Then there is the insurance, work permits, country of origin for the boat and lots more. If you would enjoy something like this it might be simpler to just work for one of the existing charter companies. You would wind up with more cash in hand at the end of the day. Just my .02 Chuck __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

07-04-2003, 08:42	#4
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,719 Images: 54	IS, Didn't intend to discourage you. There are those out there that have done it and are doing it. It is a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Just wanted to point out that it is a difficult thing to count on. Getting established in a high tourist area can not be assured for generating income. But anything is possible. __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

18-04-2003, 22:05	#5
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,443 Images: 232	Article An article from "Cruising World" Magazine: http://www.cruisingworld.com/cw_arti...articleID=1740 Cruising World - Taking the Plunge into Diving while Chartering Gord __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?" Last edited by GordMay; 18-04-2003 at 22:11.

21-08-2008, 06:36	#6
Eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton UK Boat: A 31' Prout OWNER AT LAST. Posts: 283	It's finding the niche market perhaps, diving, right location, good food and wines, boat based coastal holidays with shore trips pre-arranged. If it funds another year for every year you do it it's got to be good. __________________ Determined Nearly Sailor, Southampton UK.

07-04-2003, 00:03	#3
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,347 Images: 106	I does seem that there are many older Irwins coming out of charter service. I had wondered if we could make a living doing it. Bob Bitchin does the share the sail with his older boat and I would think he keeps doing it because there is some money in it. I think I just talked in a circle! Anyway ,Chuck I see your point.

21-08-2008, 08:39	#7
bstreep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX/Corpus Christi, TX Boat: 1990 Macintosh 47, "Merlin" Posts: 274	How are these 5 year old threads getting dredged up? __________________ Bill Streep San Antonio/Corpus Christi, TX

26-08-2008, 08:39	#10
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,833 Images: 34	There is a date of original posting. I suspect some post replies without reading the whole thread or, for that matter, reading the date on the last post. Doing my bit to keep this alive. __________________ Rick I Toronto

26-08-2008, 14:01	#11
Reality Check Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Now counting double digit days until my return to da islands. Boat: s/v Reality Check 36' Bene Posts: 239	I don't mind them unless they are attempting to assist the original poster... that would be a bit out of the way... If they are simply adding an update or giving newer info.. I see no harm in them. Heck some of the best info I get is from old post from guys who have done it before me... why should I make the same mistakes they did just to learn it is not the way? __________________ I prefer a sailboat to a motorboat, and it is my belief that boat sailing is a finer, more difficult, and sturdier art than running a motor. --- Jack London

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