Customary Gratuity?

[Taxman]

Originally Posted by shrimpman steve

The fishing itself should not factor in. Should not take it out on the mate if the fish have lockjaw.

I disagree, the fishing is a factor. If the mate has to clean 100 fish I tip more than if they have to clean 10

[bunker dunker]

I tip 20 plus and I do it on the way out.

[Capt. Debbie]

This stuff has been on this site for years of controversy.

Many say the mate should get 20% no matter what. If he filets fish. If you dont catch a single fish too. Some are lazy. Some break their a*s.

Usually small charter boats its more personal. While I've been on party boats and the guy was useless. Walked around BS'ing with his "regulars" while everyone was getting their own bait.

20% is a ball park tip with a lots of wiggle room from 0% to over 20%.

Originally Posted by Bigadam119

The total top of all of the guys on the boat should be 20% of the charter. So $100 total. If the service is exceptional the tip should be more. They have a short season and work could use a little extra for a job well done.

[rumster]

Originally Posted by Taxman

I disagree, the fishing is a factor. If the mate has to clean 100 fish I tip more than if they have to clean 10

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so I want to make it clear that I am not looking for an argument. Just adding a little perspective to the thread. Let`s look at 2 fares. First one is for a party boat, which is at about $65.00 for the fare. If a guy is there when you need him supplying bait and untangling messes all day is $10.00 to $13.00 to much to ask for? Let me tell you on the party boats it`s a different kind of animal your dealing with so many people that don't have a clue its not funny. Not to mention guys who walk off the boat and all they give is a smile when you did everything for them, except burp them.
Second: Let`s look at a charter boat. Most of these boats charge any where from $100.00 to $130.00 which would mean a $20.00 to $26.00 gratuity. For the most part they provide a much more personalized experience, which includes everything a party boat mate does in addition to practically taking every fish off your hook, tying rigs, bleeding fish and so on.
So as much as nothing is written in stone is 15% to 20% to much to give?
Think about it, is it the waitresses fault if the meal is not what you expected meanwhile she was there at every twist and turn? No, it was the cooks!
Do you then tip her $10.00 on a $100.00 pre tax bill even though she did all that she could possibly do to make you happy??? If anyone does that it`s just an excuse to be cheap and if that`s the case stay home.
Do what`s right for people that provide good service in an industry that has ever increasing regulations and very short seasons. Everyone has to eat and smiles and handshakes don`t cut it.