[italianfisherman]

i worked the deck & was in family own charter/party boat industry for some time.. #1 mates ARE Not in tile to the pool money or a % of it. its up to the customer if he /she wants to give something to the mates from the pool. # 2 20% tip of the fare is good on any day/nite trip that isnt a long range trip.. the mates in ny depending on the boat make $85.00-125.00 a day CLEAR wages.they make more than a waiter does,busboy ete. just letting you know what a # of boats pay there crews, i dont no what nj pays, but reading the posts doesnt sound alot.