Would you rent your boat to or from a stranger?

[znh]

No. Nyet. Nein.

The amount of potential problems is way too much to even entertain that idea.

Especially on Winnipesaukee...we all know who treacherous this lake can be, why would you let someone inexperienced use your boat on this lake ? Insurance coverages or not it just sounds like a horrible idea. Maybe on a much smaller lake that is not so inherently dangerous as Winni is...

[caloway]

I rented a nice 22 footer a couple of years ago from a guy for $1k when I was between boats. Would have cost me 3x that from a dealer. It was an older boat, but in nice condition. He probably had that thing paid off in one season.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by znh

No. Nyet. Nein.

The amount of potential problems is way too much to even entertain that idea.

Especially on Winnipesaukee...we all know who treacherous this lake can be, why would you let someone inexperienced use your boat on this lake ? Insurance coverages or not it just sounds like a horrible idea. Maybe on a much smaller lake that is not so inherently dangerous as Winni is...

treacherous?

inherently dangerous?

I have been on the lake every summer since 1970. I put 125 to 150 hours on the boat each year and I don't see it that way at all. I would use words like: clean, enjoyable, refreshing, fun, easy to navigate, and scenic. But................that's just me!

[Chaselady]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

treacherous?

inherently dangerous?

I have been on the lake every summer since 1970. I put 125 to 150 hours on the boat each year and I don't see it that way at all. I would use words like: clean, enjoyable, refreshing, fun, easy to navigate, and scenic. But................that's just me!

No, the lake isn't treacherous, for those that know it. But many people who are renting a cottage, and a boat, do not have the knowlege we do. I see them, every week-end, in front of our house, wrong side of the markers, "bang,bang" over the rocks. Clueless. Would not want them driving my boat.