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Old 07-16-2013, 08:54 PM
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Default Re: Why do we tip the mates?
"In NJ/NY, employers are only responsible for $2.15/hr for tipped employees, which most definitely include mates on a party boat. "

Wow - if I'm a captain and have all that money tied up in a boat, and then have to pay for fuel, bait, rental rods - I sure as hell will not depend on a $2.15/hr guy to show up and work reliably.

I still say raise the fare and let cappy take care of the mate.
It probably comes out to less that 20% and everyone is happy.