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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin
After looking at the facebook page the best direct comparison I could draw is that it is like joining a country club.... A one time induction fee... and then monthly dues indefinately..... depending on the types of boats involved I can see this make sense, but I see someone needing to get a very high amount of usage to make it worth while and we have a very short season....
Does American Boat Club have other locations that members joining the Lake Winnipesaukee location would have access to with out any addition charges?
That is the real question.... at 3600$ a year after a 4000$ joining I would be hard pressed to get enough usage out of it....to feel like it was worth my investment. (prices from their facebook page)... Unless I had the oppertunity to take boats out while on vacation in other parts of the country.... Rental cost would be cheaper......
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At the moment we are just one location
. It is best not to compare the ABC to rentals, people will not be able to rent our boats, the boats will be much nicer and you will be happy to take them out (no decals). All our members will have to be fully licensed, and we will take them out in the boats training until we feel they are capable boaters (no capt boneheads).
It is best to think of being a member of the ABC as an alternative to buying a boat, and it will not be for everyone. I for one see the real value as never having to clean by boat again, other people will find some other aspect attractive. Such as going fishing in the early spring for salmon in a real fishing boat and then taking out the pontoon boat to Braun bay later in the day.
When you think about how much it
really cost you. I attached a little comparison from one of our brochures, all the numbers are obviously up for a little bit wiggle room, but it helps get the point across.
Also I love the sunfish idea. Thanks