Thanks for the input, everyone. As I look into this some more, it might make some sense for us. Namely, because I have suffered another finanical setback attempting to
purchase the boat.
My position was eliminated at the employer I had been at since January. Back to the drawing board. I figure I might as well do something like this so I could at least enjoy the
work (and of course the time the boat is not chartering)
Unfortunately, though... this means we cannot get the "boat of our dreams" which is a
steel pilothouse. We are instead going to have to get a piece of plastic fantastic... and one with a very pretty
interior at that. We have to give consideration to speed, and a beautiful
interior that will charter well. Goodbye
Bruce Roberts, Van De Statds, and Colvin Gazelles, and hello Hunters! Not sure how to feel just now...
Thanks for all of your input. Gord, I do worry about the negative aspects, so thanks for bringing them up.
PS: When you were mentioning a 55% charter occupancy rate, did you mean if you put the boat up for charter for a full calendar year, it would be occupied with paying charter guests an average of 55% of the time? If so, that actually sounds good to me. I had assumed approx a 25% charter occupancy rate.
Take Care,
Sean