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brk-lnt · 01-27-2012, 07:09 PM

Hmmmm.

Overall I think it's a good idea. I'd be interested in renting it for a week, but only as a bare boat.

Some of the options, like radar or auto-pilot have little or no value on this lake, so I think you'd need to consider what the actual value as it relates to the *usable* options.

Also, what would the minimum rental period be? It kind of seems like you'd need to make it 5-7 days as a standard rental just to make sure you're maximizing the opportunity.

The flip side is, like any small business you most likely have a fixed amount of capital to play with investing in the business. What is going to benefit your overall business model the most? It would *seem* to me that another boat for general membership availability would be best. Or maybe go with this concept, but make it a 33' cruiser that could be used by the members OR reserved for weekly rentals? Or available for extended weekly/weekend uses for a premium fee?

01-27-2012, 07:09 PM	#10
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,947 Thanks: 545 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Hmmmm. Overall I think it's a good idea. I'd be interested in renting it for a week, but only as a bare boat. Some of the options, like radar or auto-pilot have little or no value on this lake, so I think you'd need to consider what the actual value as it relates to the usable options. Also, what would the minimum rental period be? It kind of seems like you'd need to make it 5-7 days as a standard rental just to make sure you're maximizing the opportunity. The flip side is, like any small business you most likely have a fixed amount of capital to play with investing in the business. What is going to benefit your overall business model the most? It would seem to me that another boat for general membership availability would be best. Or maybe go with this concept, but make it a 33' cruiser that could be used by the members OR reserved for weekly rentals? Or available for extended weekly/weekend uses for a premium fee? __________________ [insert witty phrase here]