FeedingFrenzy
Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2005
- RO Number
- 16867
- Messages
- 2
Oh boy, what a weekend. I've just discovered that my marina no longer offers its dry storage clients overnight time in the transient area. The old policy was, if they had room(no paying transients) then they would allow dry storage folks to bunk out at that dock. One night per month on the contract was the agreement. 12 month contract, 12 nights during the year when you chose(if available). Now they want $1.00 per foot for overnights. I realize its half the price that non-members must pay, but we already pay higher gas prices, higher storage fees, and now no benefits?
I spoke with the dock master and he claimed the the guys in suits went nuts over the high electric bills and decided they could get some of their $$$ back by charging. Wet slip folks already pay for their own electricity by power company meter use. I can't see using $30.00, which at a buck a foot is what I'd pay for my ONE overnight.
I realize its fairly cheap for an overnight at the marina, but it was one of the member benefits. I'm not going to sign a new contract, so I'm now looking for a high&dry in Pinellas county.
On a slightly different note, maybe I should look for a trailer? At least I won't pay marina gas prices or storage fees. I've even thought about those "dock condos". Anybody have any thoughts on those? Worth the money? How about resale down the road? What about insurance in this crazy state? My mind is running WOT.
whew...................
I spoke with the dock master and he claimed the the guys in suits went nuts over the high electric bills and decided they could get some of their $$$ back by charging. Wet slip folks already pay for their own electricity by power company meter use. I can't see using $30.00, which at a buck a foot is what I'd pay for my ONE overnight.
I realize its fairly cheap for an overnight at the marina, but it was one of the member benefits. I'm not going to sign a new contract, so I'm now looking for a high&dry in Pinellas county.
On a slightly different note, maybe I should look for a trailer? At least I won't pay marina gas prices or storage fees. I've even thought about those "dock condos". Anybody have any thoughts on those? Worth the money? How about resale down the road? What about insurance in this crazy state? My mind is running WOT.
whew...................