Docking edicate?

So here's a question that's somewhat related to dock etiquette.. Do you tip the dockhands/dockmaster at a transient slip and at the fuel dock? I was recently at a fuel dock where there was a tip jar, but no tips.

In terms of loud neighbors, I would make the effort to say hello and get to know your neighbors. Then it opens the door for you say something. At the same time keep in mind you don't want to ruin their good time if they are acting in a responsible manner. (Which may not always be the case)
 
So here's a question that's somewhat related to dock etiquette.. Do you tip the dockhands/dockmaster at a transient slip and at the fuel dock? I was recently at a fuel dock where there was a tip jar, but no tips.

If I pull into a fuel dock and the attendant actually pumps the gas for me I will tip, but if he/she simply hands me to the hose and takes it back when I am done then I will not.
 
WDCboater said:
So here's a question that's somewhat related to dock etiquette.. Do you tip the dockhands/dockmaster at a transient slip and at the fuel dock? I was recently at a fuel dock where there was a tip jar, but no tips.
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There is no set rule and you will get varying opinions.

If I get a pump-out of the holding tank I ask up front for a backflush where they add some water then do a 2nd pump-out. Assuming they don’t do something stupid like drop my cover in the drink then make me jump in and get it, they get $5 from me.

Around us dockhands are non-existent, boaters help boaters. The only expected TIP is to give a hand when you are in the slip and a fellow slip mate comes in.
 
Presentation said:
There is no set rule and you will get varying opinions.

If I get a pump-out of the holding tank I ask up front for a backflush where they add some water then do a 2nd pump-out. Assuming they don’t do something stupid like drop my cover in the drink then make me jump in and get it, they get $5 from me.

Around us dockhands are non-existent, boaters help boaters. The only expected TIP is to give a hand when you are in the slip and a fellow slip mate comes in.
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Thanks for the info. At our marina we fill the gas they do the pump out. When we visit many of the other marinas in the area a dockhand will meet you at the transient slip to collect the fee and to help tie you up. I often give them a couple of bucks. I was curious if this was normal.
 
This was a first for me. I went to the fuel dock this morning. Our marina has three pumps. All were busy, but I see one boat just finishing up. I am waiting for them to pay. Next, I know, the guy goes and gets a hose and he and his wife start to clean the boat. She is washing the windshield; he is spraying everything off. I am thinking to myself, you are doing this at the fuel dock on a weekend. You must be kidding me. He knew I was there because he kept looking at me.
 
My marina has distinct "neighborhoods" ranging from clusters of arrogant snobs to hillbillies and everything in between. There are hard partying groups and folks who think its an old age home or monastery.

It takes years of jockeying for these groups to form and newcomers either assimilate or run for cover to become part of a more suitable group.

At one point we had 10 docks in a row and partied plenty, but received no complaints which surprised us frankly. We're getting older and a few have moved on so it's mellowed some. I prefer week days now...it's like a graveyard and I get a lot more accomplished.
 
Soulshine said:
My marina has distinct "neighborhoods" ranging from clusters of arrogant snobs, hillbillies and everything in between. There are hard partying groups and folks who think its an old age home or monastery.

It takes years of jockeying for these groups to form and newcomers either assimilate or run for cover to become part of a more suitable group.

At one point we had 10 docks in a row and partied plenty, but received no complaints which surprised us frankly. We're getting older and a few have moved on so it's mellowed some. I prefer week days now...it's like a graveyard and I get a lot more accomplished.
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Guaranteed each one of those neighborhoods will have a self-appointed arbiter of all that is correct. I was using the shared grill one day, and the local Karen took it upon herself to preemptively admonish me to clean the grill when I was done.

This is why I don't do yacht clubs. They are all little fiefdoms for those who think they have some power. I boat to get away from such idiots.
 
This thread made me remember a couple who moved in on the north end of our string a few years ago. Nice folks. He was a constant polisher and she was friendlier and a great rack helped a lot.

They mentioned being light sleepers a few times but never (really) complained. Say something if it's bugging you, otherwise cope.

They moved the following spring and slotted right into the elitist snob group about 10 docks up.

To each his own.
 
We were in a little town at the head of Lake Chelan in Washington State last week.
I headed to the pump out dock and there was a family on a bowrider getting out of their boat, putting shoes on like they were headed out for a bit.
When it was clear they were going to walk away I politely asked the guy how long he planned on being at the pump out dock as I needed to pump out. He said he just needs to fuel up, lol. The fuel dock is a couple of docks over, there is just the pump out at this dock. He didn't even know the difference in a pump out station, and gas pumps.
He moved to the gas pump, I pumped out, did a couple other things, and his boat stayed at the gas pumps well after we left. BTW, gas was $7.90 a gallon, it's very remote and they have to barge in the gas.
 
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