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Posted - 10/26/2011 : 3:20:25 PM
I thought this would be a good soucre of differing opinions.Just wanted to know what the kayaking guys think.
Whats the protocol for borrowing a kayak?
Since its not a boat with a motor, do you just give it a little rinse off, leaving pluff mud all over everything, including the cajun anchor, life jacket, and paddle.
Also, do you drag a borrowed kayak across the asphalt to the water, or should you pick it up?
If this has happened 2 times, how do I tell my buddy that he has worn out his welcome to the kayak? Do I just be blunt about it, or do I explain to him like a teenager, that this is how you take care of a kayak, and this is what you do to clean it EVERY TIME YOU WANT TO BORROW IT?
It seems grown men would know how to take care of borrowed things and appricate it.
Keywest 2220 Suzuki 225 4 stroke
16’ homemade skiff 25 merc
The fish you caught taste better than the fish you bought!!
Basic protocol
Return it cleaner than when you borrowed it
NEVER drag someone else’s yak
Say thank you
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Wow! The mud a grime is bad enough, but dragging it on the asphalt, that’s grounds for a swift kick in the a$$! I would say he is done borrowing that (or anything else for that matter) from you. If he drug it to much, he might owe you some money for the damage.
We see people do that with our rentals from time to time, and we charge a cleaning fee now, and if a boat is drug on concrete with enough damage, then the renter just became the owner of a damaged kayak!
DD
By the way, if the dragging damage is bad, let me know. We have been fixing some keels lately, and have gotten pretty good at it.
Annoy a Liberal, Work Hard and Be Happy!
I would certainly loan out my yak before I loaned out my boat but, the first time it came back scuffed up and dirty would be the last time I loaned it out…at least to that person. I rarely borrow anything from anyone but, when/if I do, I treat it as if it was mine, and that means brought back washed and in the same condition I borrowed it. I suppose some people treat their own stuff like crap so they don’t treat others stuff any differently. I am constantly amazed by the way some people take care (or don’t take care) of their motorized boats. Mine is not a big fancy boat but I worked hard to buy it and I want it to last. Oh well, at least you don’t have to worry about that guy borrowing your yak anymore. A simple “are you kidding me”? should do the next time he asks.
Even scratched up the blades on the paddle and chipped the paint!
Keywest 2220 Suzuki 225 4 stroke
16’ homemade skiff 25 merc
The fish you caught taste better than the fish you bought!!
Agree with DFreedom! That is rediculous. Sorry that happened but the first time sucks, the second time is your fault.
Hide the food stamps under their working boots.
Manta Ray 14’
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Originally posted by Kingatic
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Posted - 10/26/2011 : 3:20:25 PM
I thought this would be a good soucre of differing opinions.Just wanted to know what the kayaking guys think.
Whats the protocol for borrowing a kayak?
Since its not a boat with a motor, do you just give it a little rinse off, leaving pluff mud all over everything, including the cajun anchor, life jacket, and paddle.
Also, do you drag a borrowed kayak across the asphalt to the water, or should you pick it up?
If this has happened 2 times, how do I tell my buddy that he has worn out his welcome to the kayak? Do I just be blunt about it, or do I explain to him like a teenager, that this is how you take care of a kayak, and this is what you do to clean it EVERY TIME YOU WANT TO BORROW IT?
It seems grown men would know how to take care of borrowed things and appricate it.
Keywest 2220 Suzuki 225 4 stroke
16’ homemade skiff 25 merc
The fish you caught taste better than the fish you bought!!
I would discuss it with him man to man intstead of telling the entire world about it on an internet forum.
Tidewater 196DC
Yamaha F115
Pungo 120
Since no names have been given, I don’t see an issue with asking for opinions about the subject. If Kingatic’s friend is also on the forum, maybe he’ll realize he’s at fault in this situation and apologize man to man. We never have to know what the outcome is/was. To me it’s a good reminder to lay down the ground rules if you do a loaner so there are no damaged goods and no hard feelings.
But TooBusy’s ground rules are pretty good to start with.
TB2
TimBuck2
'09 Wilderness Systems Ride 135
'12 Wilderness Systems Ride 135
Yeah, I would explain to him that he is causing excessive wear and tear. He may not know…
If you’re lucky enough to be fishing, you’re lucky enough.
Yeah, maybe I was a little harsh. It is important to let folks know how you want your stuff treated. And it’s always better to get things out in the open if you can control your emotions. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to say something like “Remember, bring it back as clean as it is now, and don’t scratch it! Have a great time.”
I borrowed a friend’s surfboard once. I failed to clean it completely (piece of kelp stuck to the leash). When I gave it back to him, he washed off the kelp on the spot. I got the message.
Tidewater 196DC
Yamaha F115
Pungo 120
I hope the guy reads this thread and realizes what a tool he has been.
I for sure wouldn’t loan it to him again. I’m a straight forward guy so I would TELL him that I seriously didn’t not appreciate the way he didn’t take care of my yak and I would let him know to NEVER EVER ask me to borrow anything of mine ever again…!
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I hope the guy reads this thread and realizes what a tool he has been.
Thats what I'm hopin brother!
Keywest 2220 Suzuki 225 4 stroke
16’ homemade skiff 25 merc
The fish you caught taste better than the fish you bought!!
The dude probably read this and was like, wow i can’t believe some $&@$face would do that to a yak they borrow…waaaaait a minute…
bahwahaha!
Fish On!