Would this work?

Saw one of those on the American River at the confluence with the Sacramento River, once. They sold ice cream, sodas and ice...no booze. They had their cell phone number on it so you could call them over to your boat at anchor. They appeared to be doing great business.
 
My personal opinion, it has become more difficult year after year to be self employed or to employ people. It only takes one good insurance wack or the threat and the seemingly innocent or niave mistake can cost you everything you worked for. Did anyone watch the John Stossel speacial where he tried to legally open a hotdog stand? He ended up giving up after 6 months and spending big $$$'s.
Bill
 
I'll take the opposite approach. Everything eaten has to come out sometime and the wrappers have to be disposed of. Garbage removal and pumpout service at anchor. Not the cleanest job and not the most glamorous but somebody has to do it.
 
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I'll take the opposite approach. Everything eaten has to come out sometime and the wrappers have to be disposed of. Garbage removal and pumpout service at anchor. Not the cleanest job and not the most glamorous but somebody has to do it.

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Both concepts were tried in Narragansett Bay a few years back. All was well until the garbage pick up came into play - it angered somme certain people in the state, if you know what I mean.
 
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Saw one of those on the American River at the confluence with the Sacramento River, once. They sold ice cream, sodas and ice...no booze. They had their cell phone number on it so you could call them over to your boat at anchor. They appeared to be doing great business.

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How about a SmartPhone app to order ahead
 
Sounds pretty simple on the surface. In reality, it will probably be more difficult. Serving food becomes difficult as it may fall under the health department. Unprepared items will have to be stored correctly. Keeping any prepared food will have to stored properly and at a certain temperature. Selling soda, water, chips, candy, etc... may not present a big issue since they are sealed items but once you venture into raw food the same regulations that apply to resturants will now apply.
 
When you enjoy being on the water it is fun. When your fun becomes your job, not fun anymore.
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

I'll take the opposite approach. Everything eaten has to come out sometime and the wrappers have to be disposed of. Garbage removal and pumpout service at anchor. Not the cleanest job and not the most glamorous but somebody has to do it.

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Both concepts were tried in Narragansett Bay a few years back. All was well until the garbage pick up came into play - it angered somme certain people in the state, if you know what I mean.

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Let me guess....The "inspectors" sent to see if all was in accordance with current state laws and management/labor agreements had noses that loooked like they got smacked with hockey sticks (pun intended) and their last names ended in a vowel; more than likely an "i"or an "o". Am I close?
 
I seem to recall that the college guys that started Nantucket Nectars began by selling stuff out of a cooler in the Nantucket Harbor. Apparently, they delivered everything from newspapers to laundry, as well as their homemade fruit drinks. They also provided services such as scallop/oyster shucking and pumpout. I think they sold their business to Ocean Spray a few years later. NTS (Not Too Shabby).
 
The one on the Delaware River is called Jer-Sea Consession. The pontoon boat that he uses was custom made for it. He does have a local county heath permit.

He sells ice cream, soda, hot dogs, meat ball subs, chips etc. I see him alot in the Tullytown Cove. When we hail him, it norammly takes him 20-30 mintues to get to us. When we go out, I normally have more then enough food and drinks, but always get something from them.

I am sure you can contact them for more info on how to do this. Google, them and thier facebook comes up. The web site is jerseaconsessions.com Only info on web site is contact info.

Good luck, and go for it!
 
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Originally posted by KiDa

I'll take the opposite approach. Everything eaten has to come out sometime and the wrappers have to be disposed of. Garbage removal and pumpout service at anchor. Not the cleanest job and not the most glamorous but somebody has to do it.

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Both concepts were tried in Narragansett Bay a few years back. All was well until the garbage pick up came into play - it angered somme certain people in the state, if you know what I mean.

Click to expand...


Let me guess....The "inspectors" sent to see if all was in accordance with current state laws and management/labor agreements had noses that loooked like they got smacked with hockey sticks (pun intended) and their last names ended in a vowel; more than likely an "i"or an "o". Am I close?

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You are spot on actually
 
Doing trash and pump outs in NJ would fall under needing a NJDEP (Dept. of Environmental Protection) waste transfer license. Then there are the EPA regulations.
Bill
 
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