I'd like ask the group for feedback on tipping at the fuel dock or when getting bulk fuel delivered.
In the case of the fuel dock: No special "extra" services, just looping two lines around a piling and handing you the fuel pump, maybe handing the pump-out nozzle.
Does size of the boat or how much fuel you take on matter?
In the case of the delivery: just bringing the hose across 100' of lawn and waiting for me to pump the fuel.
Thanks to all...
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Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
I almost always give a $20. I usually fuel at the barge in Miami. That’s anywhere between 200 gal for my own boat or 1600 gal for the “office”
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
I tip. I realize I do most of the work, but, in particular, Annapolis City Marina generally hires attractive young women to run the fuel dock, so why not?
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04-15-2021 09:12 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
Well I just went from St Pete Fl to Demopolis AL with the Bird and the level of service and conversation/interaction with the fuel guys was all of other the place. I did a minimum of $20 everywhere regardless of level of service. On this trip for us the person on the dock was either a kid or an old grumpy guy and I promise you that the impression that you leave on that person has a much bigger impact on their day and future than you ever realize. Happy Tipping Brother.
Eddie Clemons Nashville, TN Southern Pride 1988 52CHATCS441K788 2004 Caterpillar 3406e's
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
Here in the California delta you have to do it all. Tie yourself up, pump gas, pump out waste. It’s all self serve. So I slip 20.00 into my pocket just because. Lol
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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04-15-2021 11:52 AM #6Senior Member
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
Yes I tip at the fuel dock. I do $10 if just fuel, $20 if pump out.
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04-15-2021 02:48 PM #7
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I always tip any service provider.
Bill
Brickell - Miami, Fl
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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04-15-2021 03:49 PM #8
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Yes... I will tip at the fuel dock as well... as well as almost any service provider....
JD
1976 58' LRC Hull #311
"Miss Maggie"
Riviera Dunes, FL
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04-17-2021 10:30 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
Most definitely I tip at the dock for services. I worked in the service industry when I was much younger and I do find a friendly face and good service upon my return to any dock. On the dock where we maintain the boat, my wife brings the dock masters office fresh baked goodies with some regularly and all the dock hands get a Benjamin at Christmas time. They earn it!
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04-17-2021 11:00 AM #10Senior Member
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Re: Do you tip - at the fuel dock on delivery?
I tip service employees, but not service business owners. If you own the fuel dock or the fuel truck and you are setting the price for your services then if you need 10% or 20% more then up your price by that amount.
Michael & Beth
Hull Number CV312
63’ Cockpit Motor Yacht
1986 model launched in August 1987