The old days

[b_arrington]

I missed the part about NY. You mean the east river where you fall in and your skin melts off? Ya that bastion of eco management.

I think you inadvertently just proved the point. The lack of environmental considerations in the past along NYC waterways as created a number of superfund sites and really gross waterways.

I'm OK with some more careful management of toxic stuff, especially when it has a cumulative effect. "A few drops in the gravel" over a long time by many boats in one areas (aka a boat yard) does make a difference.

Does the NY rule make total sense? No. But I personally don't want that stuff in my drinking water.

I don't know your painting practice but in your own words it seems relatively cavalier. But I've seen how my guy applies paint. He's pretty careful because the DEC is down the block and is at risk of fines if he's out of compliance.

 

[CaptRonn]

In Texas they won't even allow you to work on your boat when on the hard. They got you by the balls.

We have a DIY boatyard here on Clear Lake.

There is another one on Dickinson Bayou.

 

[hottoddie]

Most private yacht clubs are DIY for everything. Saves a lot of $$$

 

[Fill Ess]

Most private yacht clubs are DIY for everything. Saves a lot of $$$

Good call! I am checking out a few yacht clubs in the area, including the one where my seller was a member. The catch is you need to join now, pay the initiation plus yearly dues -- and there is a waiting list for a slip. In the mean time I have to pay M---n Max for a slip which is a few $$$ more

 

[hottoddie]

Good call! I am checking out a few yacht clubs in the area, including the one where my seller was a member. The catch is you need to join now, pay the initiation plus yearly dues -- and there is a waiting list for a slip. In the mean time I have to pay M---n Max for a slip which is a few $$$ more

I've been a member for 14 years. If I had to pay public marina rates along with the restrictions I'd have to get out of boating. If your in boating for the long haul it should be worth it. How much is the initiation and dues?

 

[Fill Ess]

I've been a member for 14 years. If I had to pay public marina rates along with the restrictions I'd have to get out of boating. If your in boating for the long haul it should be worth it. How much is the initiation and dues?

Not too bad actually! The one-time initiation fee (1k) plus first year dues (1k) combined is less than half the slip charge for one season. I just don't know how long the waiting list is: one year would be great, but what if it's two, three, four years?

 

[hottoddie]

The YC membership chairman should be able to give you an idea of how long the slip waiting list would be your size boat. 1k initiation is very cheap and 1k dues is typical. Not sure where the club you are referring to is but my club the initiation is 4k plus $650 membership. A 30ft boat is fairly easy to get a slip the first or second year. My club has a nice pool area and normally has several parties and functions per year. The 4k is saved the first year for a 39ft boat like mine over public marina rates. Plus you can do your own work and bottom painting.

 

[bahamabreisus]

I missed the part about NY. You mean the east river where you fall in and your skin melts off? Ya that bastion of eco management.

Growing up in NY, I always though when Jesus walked on water, he did it on the East River

 

[Gofirstclass]

When I had Beachcomber I painted the bottom twice. Each time was a $2K haulout and I had to rent the ground beneath the boat for $650/month. IMHO it was definitely worth it.

I was a YC member at $1K initiation many years ago and $1K dues. Plus I had to pay for my slip in a separate moorage at $250/month (12 months a year). The club didn't have any slips big enough to accommodate the boat.