SanJuanWorm Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I was thinking of buying an older hyde drift boat to rent out. Would any members be interested in renting these boats? I'm guessing 150 bucks per trip would be the cost. Just putting the feelers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Would that include shuttle costs? Would you do the shuttling? I don't have a vehicle that can tow a boat, which is one of the many reasons why I do not have one. (Cost, time and not knowing a damn thing about rowing being the others lol) But I would be open to looking into it as it would be a great day to spend with the kids on the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 The boat would need to be picked up and dropped off. I'm not shuttling anybody. If I had the luxury of time I would do it with an increased cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I hear that. Can you tow a drift boat with a Civic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Darrin, it's been done. Real question is ability to launch out of glenmore now that it's not a pad all the way to the river. Dave, I don't think many rentals happen with the companies that have tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 It's such a good deal to buy. I guess I could buy it and flip it. It's a 2004 Hyde in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Any business can be developed and service sold if you market it right and put some effort into sales. I think it would be a slow start and then it would pick up with some regular business over a few years. I think what stops a lot of people is they feel uncomfortable navigating a boat down the river. Forgot to add yes I would rent it. I do have a jet boat but It would be nice to hit the city every once in a bit to drift and to take it to the Waterton also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfly Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 My 2 cents. Ya'd need about a trillion dollars worth if liability insurance these days. Just saying. Not saying that fly anglers are stoopid in a Darwin way, but *hit happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Dave don't forget to include some kind of insurance (liability or otherwise) as it is a "business"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'll just put it up for sale then. Too much of a hassle. A man can't have more than 1 boat without issues. Same thing with respect women. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I was asked to rent mine out, but I was pretty worried that he'd either sink it and kill himself, or I'd get a boat back that had been beaten to hell... No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutPanther Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I don't even like having new rowers on my oars in rough stretches of water when I am in the boat, and would never let them borrow my boat without experience. Especially if said new rower is enjoying a few beers. Could get ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldrose Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 heaps of places rent them out in Montana with the liability insurance, but i guess they're full time outfitters. (and maybe the missouri is an easier river to row) Still it would be great if there was at least one place that did it in Calgary. You'd have the corner on this market. i'd rent it out. (plus if its a business you could tax deduct all your own fishing gear and expenses right!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalshok Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I would be concerned about the damages with rowers who are not familiar with the river or its dangers.Buy and flip.I would however rent it for that price but plan on buying one in the spring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Earlier this year a drift boat was caught on some rocks and capsized due to inexperience. No one got hurt and the boat was recovered. I only mention it to show what can happen. Renting out a boat will expose lots of inexperienced people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've seen some pretty nasty incidents over the years. There was one drift boat that flipped under sweeper above McKinna's that was there, trapped for years before the floods finally dislodged it. It could be easily damaged by the inexperienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredneck Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I rent mine out once in a while. If I'm not using it that day I consider it easy beer money. He picks it up in the morning and drops it off in the PM. The bow is remarkably easy to navigate. BUT my boat is not in pristine condition, its got some bumps and bruises and I'm not terribly concerned about cosmetics. Of course its a bit of a risk in that it could get sunk or cracked or even in an accident on the road. Nothing ventured nothing gained (to be honest I would consider selling mine if I could rent one for reasonable price, I could use the extra parking spot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleflyfisher Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I looked into getting several 15 years ago, could not justify it do to liability insurance costs or lack of being able to get it. Also what Murray said, also your boats are going to get wrecked. To much hassle, not enough return ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalshok Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I rent mine out once in a while. If I'm not using it that day I consider it easy beer money. He picks it up in the morning and drops it off in the PM. The bow is remarkably easy to navigate. BUT my boat is not in pristine condition, its got some bumps and bruises and I'm not terribly concerned about cosmetics. Of course its a bit of a risk in that it could get sunk or cracked or even in an accident on the road. Nothing ventured nothing gained (to be honest I would consider selling mine if I could rent one for reasonable price, I could use the extra parking spot) you can store it at my house lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I tried it , made a lil money , I had 3 boats at one time , 2 drift boats and a power drifter for myself I only rented to guys who at least had rowed a boat , and I'd let the guys who guided for me rent it for a deal if they didn't own a boat $100 Are you going to get rich , NO , can *hit go wrong , YES , you should be able to get $200 for a nice Hyde , split it 3 ways and the guys happy, you might get it rent out 15 times a year , over 5 years it's paid for itself , Just be picky who you rent it to ,make sure the guy on the oars kinda knows what he's doing , and still *hit can happen fast , I remember pulling the odd guide from a well known fly shop up river into policemans after they missed the takeout , You float long enough , things will happen to ya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lad Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 For rentals would a higher quality raft like Maravia, NRS, Aires, Riken not be a better water craft to rent out. Possibly end up renting to many drift boat owners who would like to try some skinnier water closer to the mountains? Lots of faster BC stuff like the Bull upstream of the dam? Drifters are the best on bigger and wider but you are really limited with what you can navigate. A higher quality raft can be bounced off lots without the scars a drift would incur. Much better chance of commercial success for the owner too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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