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VarneyPoint · 08-30-2004, 11:49 AM

I also worked at a gas dock during my high school summers and also during the first couple of years of college. My feelings are that if it takes a lot of effort to fill up your boat, ie. hanging off the side, crawling all over the place, standing there holding the pump for 20 minutes, then a $2 to $5 tip is appropriate. If you own a small boat that fills quickly and easily then I can understand not tipping. I believe if you get a pump out you should always tip something, it is never a pleasant experience no matter how much deodorant you put in your tank. I always appreciated being tipped and definitely made me remember specific customers which in turn got them better service like fending off their boat and cleaning off any spills/drips.

08-30-2004, 11:49 AM	#6
VarneyPoint Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also worked at a gas dock during my high school summers and also during the first couple of years of college. My feelings are that if it takes a lot of effort to fill up your boat, ie. hanging off the side, crawling all over the place, standing there holding the pump for 20 minutes, then a $2 to $5 tip is appropriate. If you own a small boat that fills quickly and easily then I can understand not tipping. I believe if you get a pump out you should always tip something, it is never a pleasant experience no matter how much deodorant you put in your tank. I always appreciated being tipped and definitely made me remember specific customers which in turn got them better service like fending off their boat and cleaning off any spills/drips.