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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 12:29 am |
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Is there any standard amount to tip all the "help" at the San Carlos Marina launch ramp? Some of it is appreciated, but I've been launching that thing by myself for a very long time.
Tom
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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 04:58 am |
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No suggestion, but am interested to get some input.
I launched my boat in SC for the first time lately, found helpers coming out the wood work with their hands out.
Guys were holding lines, others rinsing the trailer, still more standing by to wipe my ass, just in case.
Can honestly say, it was the most expensive launching I have ever encountered.
Coming out the water was even worse.
What is acceptable?
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PQ Almada
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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 06:53 am |
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ACWAMAN wrote:
"Guys were holding lines, others rinsing the trailer, still more standing by to wipe my ass, just in case."
Wow! that was rude! They are trying to make a living, but they also understand a simple "no thanks", just say that and they will walk away, or will even help you anyway without requiring a tip.
Not trying to pick up a fight here, just an honest opinion.
Fernando
Last edited on Wed Oct 4th, 2006 06:57 am by PQ Almada
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dflybldr
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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 02:14 pm |
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I really did appreciate help rinsing and wiping down the boat on the way out so I can get the electronics packed up and get on the road. Was $5 enough? (outside only) I have traveled in baja and mainland Mexico and understand that these guys have a hard life and earn what they get, just not familiar with what they usually get.
I will probably also find out where I can wash at the storage place if I have the time.
Thanks, Tom
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ACWAMAN
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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 04:59 pm |
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Not trying to be rude, just have an inappropriate sense of humor sometimes.
Of course the guys are trying to make a living and I appreciate that and the service provided at the ramp.
Just trying to find out what is protocol when tipping the guys.
Apologize for any feelings hurt, will keep my humorous thoughts to myself.
No need to respond to the actual question asked, what is reasonable to tip the guys, I'll figure it out over time.
Thanks!
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 06:04 pm |
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I usually tip the tractor driver $5 and others who help out a buck or two for rinsing the trailer, etc. I have a regular Mexican captain who launches and recovers the boat and does most of the washing and storage prep like flushing the engines, etc.
I pay $20 each way to launch/recover, which includes thoroughly cleaning the boat each way. Hope that helps.
Bart
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Posted: Wed Oct 4th, 2006 06:10 pm |
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That was very helpful and answers the question.
Thank you!
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Posted: Thu Oct 5th, 2006 05:19 pm |
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I don't use a Mexican captain, but I always enlist the help of one guy when I put my boat in the slip and he's my guy during the entire stay. This year, it was Pancho. He helps me dock in the afternoon and takes care of getting the fish cleaned. He washes down the boat everyday. And, he helps me when I get ready to pull the boat and put it back on the trailer. I pay him $20 a day for this. It's well worth it.
This year, I asked him to wax the boat, too, when I pulled it out. $150 and he did a GREAT job! It's a big boat and takes me forever to wax it, so that was money well spent.
If you establish this kind of relationship when you arrive at the marina, you won't be hounded by everybody else and you'll have one guy you can count on for help the whole time you're there. Anyway, that's what has always worked best for me on trips to San Carlos. I honestly don't mind paying to have this kind of service; I think it's a great plus!
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Posted: Thu Oct 5th, 2006 05:44 pm |
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I'm also new to the SC fishing corps. On both launch and recovery, I have been tipping 10 pesos to each helper (normally 2 0r 3). I feel privileged to be living in Mexico, fishing their waters and I want to support the Mexican people in making a decent living. Now I am wondering if tipping enough. Any thoughts would be appreciated. 
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Posted: Thu Oct 5th, 2006 07:21 pm |
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I agree with Stuart (again) and I have several guys I have come to know and trust to take care of everthing when I am at the Marina. I give a minimum of $3 for any job done, like the old guy who rinses the trailer and $5-$10 each time I get extra assistance - launch, load, and tie up, or dock in my slip, secure for the day and unload. When I get the complete rinse/wash/ dry on return, it's $200 pesos. Joel, Chino, Jesus, and a couple of guys that just always show up do a good job for me. Once you get one selected, he will run the show and keep the extra hands required to a minimum. Like the Loreal commercial; I'm worth it!
 Craig
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Jimmy
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Posted: Thu Oct 5th, 2006 11:38 pm |
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Can Too wrote: I have been tipping 10 pesos
WHEW,,, I wish I could have been there to hear what they say about you behind your back after they receive their 90 cents!!
Read and learn...There is some excellent advice in this thread!! Those guys have a wife and kids at home.
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Jimmy
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Posted: Thu Oct 5th, 2006 11:43 pm |
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PQ Almada wrote: ACWAMAN wrote:
"Guys were holding lines, others rinsing the trailer, still more standing by to wipe my ass, just in case."
Wow! that was rude! They are trying to make a living, but they also understand a simple "no thanks", just say that and they will walk away, or will even help you anyway without requiring a tip.
Not trying to pick up a fight here, just an honest opinion.
Fernando
Actually, it is overwhelming when a person, new to the area, is mobbed by several helpers...
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Posted: Fri Oct 6th, 2006 03:00 am |
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"I feel privileged to be living in Mexico, fishing their waters and I want to support the Mexican people in making a decent living. "
10 pesos !! great!! i think it is tooooo much.
1 peso would be great !
but after that , you may get drilled holes for free !
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Posted: Fri Oct 6th, 2006 05:16 am |
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Jimmy wrote: Can Too wrote: I have been tipping 10 pesos
WHEW,,, I wish I could have been there to hear what they say about you behind your back after they receive their 90 cents!!
Read and learn...There is some excellent advice in this thread!! Those guys have a wife and kids at home.
Jimmy - that is true, they are making a living at this job, and the important thing is that most are very good at it - experts about the little things like the right tension on lines, good knots, rinsing the stuff that rusts first. I lived in Safford for 17 years - do we know each other???
Craig (Impressive Labels) Collins
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