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How Much Is Initaion At The Isle Yacht Club?

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, located in Hamilton’s historic city, is a premier private dining, yacht, and social club offering a variety of activities and amenities. Members are entitled to full use of all Club facilities, including a 45-slip specialties. Boat clubs may seem like a great idea, but the cost of an annual membership can vary widely depending on factors such as location, amenities, and exclusivity. The Isles Yacht Club offers social opportunities, award-winning dining, and access to over 700 yacht clubs nationwide.

Located on beautiful Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, the club is a popular destination for boaters. Morten Storgaard, who has documented the tiny house movement and recreational vehicle lifestyle since 2011, has been involved in boating since 2011. The club also offers reciprocal boating and dining privileges at 35 FCYC Member clubs and access to over 700 yacht clubs nationwide.

The Isles Yacht Club offers a 2024 Island Yacht Club membership for only $100 (with no initiation fee) and is valid through 123124. The initiation fee is a contribution to the reserves and is not applicable to residential members. Associate members pay the same monthly fee as residential members and are subject to community-wide fees.

The Belle Isle Yacht Club INITIATION and TRANSFER FEE POLICY applies to new members, with initiation fees of 7,000.00 and transfer fees of 500.00. The fees support the overall community budget for operation and maintenance of the club. Elite clubs can cost up to 30,000 or more per year, with some clubs even having initiation fees.

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We belonged to Freedom Boat Club for a couple of years. It was convenient and a great way to learn about boating safety, handling, and determining whether boat ownership might be right for a family. The reservation system is designed so that boats are available for all members. Members can reserve boats for 4-hour increments or an 8-hour increment if you book back-to-back reservations; you can have 3 reservations active at once (an 8-hour booking counts as 2) and only one of the 3 reservations can be on a weekend. Where we live in Massachusetts, a weekend of rain or high winds/small craft warning can be highly disappointing. The pandemic made boat availability very challenging, though the club was attempting to buy more boats (like everyone else!). We decided to buy our own and appreciate the practical experience that the club gave us. And we appreciate learning from your experiences too, Wayne!

Great article! We have been members of FBC for a couple of years now. There a couple of things that aren’t mentioned in the article that may be relevant. Your local location(s) and franchise owner / team make a huge difference in the overall experience (some locations are corporate owned, but many are locally owned). The locations are supposed to only keep new boats for a maximum of 3 years and maintain 1 boat in the fleet for every local 10 members. If this guideline is followed by the franchisee owner it really makes a huge difference in the value that your realize as a member. For example, our local club has 15+ boats a few miles from my house and 100+ boats across the 6 local locations within 1 hour of my house. All of the boats are less than 3 years old and some of the new ones are far exceeding $100K boats. They all have GPS and the fishing boats have nice fish finders. When you run the membership fee numbers in your article (which are also directionally accurate in my local area) the repeated newness (always getting a new boat experience year after year) and the price tag on these boats being 2X what you are showing in your article, this tilted the benefits in our favor when making our final decision on joining the club vs. buying a boat (or renting on a day by day basis as we did previously). On the other end of the spectrum, some of the negatives that we have found are that reciprocal locations haven’t always maintained these standards (maybe acceptable number or type of boats for the local standards, but in our experience tend to be older / lower cost models or may be very restrictive on the number of reciprocal reservations they honor on a given day).

Great article. I did a TON of research on this. If you have a slip at your property don’t do it. If you want on average a basically 2 year old or newer boat it’s perfect. I am under 2 miles to the club and local slip fees are almost $4000 per year by me. We paid $4000 Initiation and $420/mo. After the first year I am basically getting to boat for what my slip fee would be. Boats at my Freedom Boat Club are over $60,000+++ new. It’s a no brainer. As I mentioned unless you have water access at your house why do you want anything else.

Wayne….Very well done. Exactly what I needed to make a decision. One aspect not mentioned that attracts me to join is the local club in my area offers lessons and sources for boating skills, fishing etc. Since it has been years since I last was boating or fishing, this is also valuable for me. Boating safety is a stated priority and in Florida, even with the purchase of a large boat, there are limited requirements for licensing etc. Therefore would suggest, as I plan to at meeting set for next week with the club rep, what sources and unique membership benefits may be available….ie member activities. This ties into another benefit….that generally, as an indirect aspect, having just relocated to the area in the past months, we also see the club as another source for meeting others from the area. Overall, the article really helped summarize and helped confirm or consider what I had done in trying to weigh the pros and cons. Good stuff. Thank you

Good review! I’ve been boat owner for 30 years and agree with everything from Pro’s and Con’s in your review. One thing I discovered is that storing boat I would use 5 to 10 times a year. However, after getting boat slip as you mentioned I use it now 20-30 times a year. I can just walk out and ride for hour or so at any time. So the increase in slip I’m getting 3x more usage.

Just wanted to say thanks you gave me the exact answer I was looking for and also is great cause you had the exact prices for my Area being a fellow Marylander Thanks so much appreciate your being straight to the point no extra BS Thanks again now I know it’s definitely not worth it or even close to affordable for me!

The reservation system is very strict and, at least here in SE Florida, the clubs are seriously over booked. You have to plan weeks in advance unless you can boat on the weekdays. I researched it for weeks even going to the local club and asking them to bring up their reservation app to see how booked it was. That’s what turned me off. I ended up joining a smaller club for a year to see if the wife was into it and after the year was up bought a boat. I had been a boat owner in the area from 1980 to 2000 but divorce ended that. My second wife loves the life so we bought a boat recently. One of the things to think about if you are into fishing as I am is that everything you need to bring has to be taken off the boat every time. Coolers, rods, tackle etc has to be brought to the boat and taken off the boat every time. You can’t store anything on the boat. Anything that is a pain to do will be done less and less as time goes on.

I just joined FBC and am very excited! There are 3 locations within 25 minutes of my home that are all owned by the same franchisee so they’re all available as my “home” club and each has 10-15 boats. They’ve said they maintain the ratio of 7.5 members per boat across the 3 clubs, so hopefully getting reservations won’t be a problem. Fingers crossed!

Great article. Here are some numbers from NY boater on Long Island who just sold his boat to join boat club. Boat I bought used for $40,000 so no payments. Slip and storage $5500 Winterizing $3000 Summerizing $3000 Maintenance throughout the year $7000 Total – $18,500 without boat payments. Just heard about freedom boat club and now it was a no brainer to make the switch!

Interesting! I was visiting Florida back before the real estate went parabolic. I was noticing a lot of affordable homes on canals, where you could have a boat in your back yard, and take the canals out to the inlet, out into the ocean. Some guys at a bar said, no, that is too much trouble, it takes too long to get through all those passages to get out, and all you would need is Freedom BC, and you take a boat from the intra-coastal or wherever with less delays. That sounded good, just on community and socializing levels, if not financially. ( I wasn’t imagining 5 grand just to get started.) However, I still think this article hits it well, by saying, if you have water access right at hand, you may still just want to own it yourself.

Sold my 1986 aluminum boat last weekend and used the proceeds to pay for most of the FBC initiation fee. Club is a 20 minute drive for us. Boat ramp 5 minutes away but a fustercluck on the weekends… trailer lot is usually full by 8am on Sat and Sun. Showed up at the marina at 2pm, on the water at 2:05 Even more important for us is the fact that when we were done we drove home. No trailering, cleaning the deck, flushing the engine, then doing it a second time because it’s salt water. And I upgraded from a nearly 40-year-old bucket to a 2021 boat worth over $45K The math worked for us, especially considering we would have had to buy a new vehicle to tow a bigger boat than our aluminum craft. We’re so excited to be in FBC

As a member of the maryland/dc franchise, I can say everything you said is 100% correct. Just wanted to add a couple things 1. The only time I couldn’t get a boat is when the blue angels are flying over Annapolis 2. Another negative is that you can’t customize the boats to add things you want 3. You can take out different types of boats depending on what you want to do 4. Freedom provides all the training you need or want

If you fish the FBC isn’t even an option really, not to mention certain things you would normally keep on the boat. You will be walking down to the dock like Gilliigan, not to mention those sun up sun down restrictions are lame. For any recreational boater it seems pretty good. Keep in mind if you don’t take care of your boat, it will treat you like crap and you will get crap when time to sell

Great article. Absolutely hits the nail on the head. Two parts to my story. We have been boat owners for over 32 years – lengths from 21′ to 34′. I bought my 8th boat in June 2022 – 24′ dual console – our first brand new boat. Enjoyed it (but sparsely) for two summers. Kept on my own private mooring at an annual cost of $100. Motor has 40 hours of use. We love boating but are in our mid 70’s. Part two – we are in Ft Myers, FL from January through April. Got an email from Freedom on Sunday with a great deal – $ 3,000 off the initiation fee, payable 50% now and 50% in April 2024. Monthly dues commence in April 2024 also. The boats at my local club are similar to the boat I purchased – and the marina is less than one mile from our house. I mapped out your cost comparisons for ownership versus FBC. Totally supports my moves. Now we can enjoy boating for the Cape Cod and Florida seasons plus other areas if we travel around the USA. Last step – selling our current boat hopefully for a decent price. And I may also buy a small boat to keep on the mooring to maintain the mooring permit.

Another thing to consider is that these boat clubs often also rotate in brand new boats every two or three years. So on the ownership front, you should also factor in what it would cost to do the same. Taking that depreciation hit on a new boat every 2 to 3 years Would be massively expensive over time. I am a Boat Club member of a different Club, but the fees are generally similar. One thing that really grinds my gears is the off-season cost. As you mentioned, I have to continue to pay the fees through a six or seven month winter off-season. Yes this is the same for Boat owners who have financed their boats. But it’s really only the same for Boat owners who live in my area. Boat Club members that live in Florida have access to the boats year-round, and my Club costs are subsidizing their boat use. And that annoys me. They get a lot more use and availability paying the same fees that I’m paying With 6 to 8 months of winter.

Must say.I was hesitant at first, but once I joined, it was the best thing I ever did. It’s great. All you have to do is get to the dock, and the boat is ready.When you get back, they check on how much fuel you used and that’s what you’ll pay for the day. The fees are worth it. When you look at how much you pay to buy your boat and to store it and have maintenance done, you now have an old boat where when you join the club,They replace the boats every few years and you’re driving around a sixty to seventy thousand dollar boat. In my opinion you can’t go wrong. Love being a member. If you’re a 24/7 Type of person. You need to own your own boat.

I am a Freedom Boat Club member in SW Florida. I am down there about half the year, and am in MD the other half. I have two boats in MD a 50 foot boat I live on when up here and a 22 foot center console I use for fishing and local bar hopping etc. I have really liked the ease of the FBC, but have had some issues with availability and the lack of good electronic chart plotters etc. I really like the ability to use boats in multiple locations with FBC. I have done it in San Diego several times and will do it in RI in a couple of weeks. I am on the fence right now with staying with FBC or moving my 22 Foot boat to Florida. It will depend on whether access to boats gets better or worse in my area. I’ve already paid the down payment at FBC so it will come down to access over cost

It’s an interesting concept, and makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. I own a boat, our 5th one, but I can see that a Boat Club would make a lot of sense for a first time boater, to find out if they will really boat enough to actually own one full time. We trailer ours as far away as 6 hours and spend weeks at a time on a lake. Being able to stay out past dark, is a lot of fun. These are all things one couldn’t do in a Boat Club. When we travel to the FL Keys, we will rent a boat for a day or so. Most of those boats aren’t all that great, and will cost between $350 and $450 for the day. So a boat club membership would be a benefit in that scenario. Our non boat owning friends own a house in Cape Coral FL. I have tried to convince them to get a membership, so we can boat when we come down there, plus we could get one from dozens of areas in Florida.

Thank you for a very good article and comparison! My last boat had an outboard engine, and my current boat have an inboard engine. The reason for me to go from outboard to inboard was that outboard-engines very often get stolen and when they steal then they often just saw them of totally ruining the boat. At least that is the case here in Sweden where we have a lot of outboard engine theft, and big leagues that sell them in east EU. This was exacly what happend to my last boat and in my opinion is the biggest con with and outboard enginge. Appart from that i totaly agree with your analyzis. Kind regards Tommy

Excellent article. The decision varies per person and situation, but as a complete newbie boater I like the idea of training and access to new(-ish) boats with no mechanical/cleaning/hauling/ storage responsibilities. It would help me decide whether to ‘dive in’ (so to speak) on buying one later. (For instance, seeing how much I actually use it over the course of a year). I think it has value as a gateway and learning experience.

Thanks, this was soooo helpful! My husband and I live in Maine, are nearing retirement and would never want to own a boat due to the effort and work involved, and the unpredictable cost of ownership. Freedom boat club would work great for us, as long as we are willing to pay the price of belonging. Debating that……

Great article !!! I too was thinking about Freedom Boat Club I did get the similar numbers…and now my local club is not charging monthly fees till 2023. I think the boat club is good for me because I don’t know how to work on outboard motors (lack of tools and knowledge) . I owned a jet ski for many years and I could never find a cheap place to work on my jet ski.. then when it broke down in the middle of the summer, it was impossible to get it fixed in a timely matter. I spent thousands of dollars in maintaince on the jet ski but did all the oil changes and winterization myself. I just hoped Freedom Boat Club had a Jet Ski rental program at a lower cost. At this time I decided not to join due to the costs.

I know a couple of people that are members and they love it. It works well for their needs and the area they boat. Both of them are not interested is owning and maintenance and having to trailer. I on the flip side own my boat out right and love the possibility of trailering where ever I want to. I don’t dislike the idea of the club, just not for me.

I have been a voting member for freedom of club over 20 years and currently on my own boat and I’m both and have a freedom boat club membership.. Because? Votes always need work and as a freedom number you never have to worry about that period period they are very professional and well one.. You won’t be disappointed . I have taken it on several occasions to lightning games and stayed overnight which are also allowed to do as long as you left freedom know where you’re gonna have the boat docked and you don’t take it out after sunset

Great unbiased article Wayne! Our spots are located on the east side of Michigan. Our initial payment is a couple thousand dollars cheaper than the Maryland location. I can agree and say it really just comes down to the person. Freedom makes a lot of sense to someone more than it does another. And the specific franchise. Our owner is always looking for new ways to make the club a better experience for everyone.

I looked into this…can’t take the boats out early, must be back by late afternoon, can’t go out past a few miles, possible to take overnight but with significant restrictions. Ok so no serious fishing, no sunset cruises, no tie up for dinner, restricted ability to go long distance. Why again would you do any boat club?

I’m similar to Wayne. I purchased an older boat for $11k, put $3.5k while rebuilding it, I store the boat in my backyard, and the boat ramp is about a mile away. The costs upfront are high with boat ownership but the ability to take my boat out whenever I want is the main reason I didn’t consider a boat club. I also enjoy spending time with my son as we work, fix, and maintain our boat.

I’m interested in FBC, because I really want a center console boat, but prices ranging from $115,000 for the Sea pro 22′ I could possibly afford to $185,000 for the Grady White 25′ I dream about, would cost me WAY MORE than a FBC membership. I’m hoping to utilize their club for at least 5 years, which would help keep my cost around $406.60 a month. My loan payment for the Sea Pro 22′ would be around $659,00 a month with $20,000 down payment! I do worry that I live in New England (NH), and there will be about 4 to 5 months the boats won’t be available because of weather, but I own a Bass Boat now and have the same issue.

We owned a powerboat for 5 years so we know the TRUE cost of boating. Most boat owners ignore depreciation as a cost. It’s massive. FBC makes sense. You lose some “freedom” to go out when you wish on your own boat, but it really is an easy way to get on the water. It hurts to make those October – March payments but even with 6 months of use, it’s worth the cost.

Thanks Wayne! Awesome and very well-organized article. I own Carefree Boat Club of North Idaho and for some people, a club is a great idea, but it’s really not for everyone. We only want people to join the club if they are able to use their membership enough to make it pencil out. Have you ever considered doing comparison to Freedom and Carefree Boat Clubs? Would be a very helpful article for a lot of folks.

Thanks for this article. Very similar to my findings, I have been researching this for nearly a year now. I’m on the South GA coast, and we have a club here as well, about 10 minutes from my house. Our buy in currently is a bit more, around $6800, monthly are same as you mentioned. We get to use it year round, so no down time. The remote locations are a huge value to me as well because we travel in a camper, and cannot also tow a boat.

very good info. Thanks. But is other ways to own a boat, you can buy a used good for around $20K, or if you are ok with a 17 or 20 footer you can find one for $12 to 16K been a few years old. an inboard boat is easy to maintain and less expensive to repair. Now if you don’t care of the cost $$$$ go for the club membership.

Good article my wife and I were wondering what the cost was it definitely is not for everyone! We have owned a few boats over the years we do all the work ourselves I can see someone that isn’t mechanically incline joining a club. But there are places you can rent by the day or hour, half day so on . No member ship fee granted Not for everyone! Personally way to expensive ! Nice boats though. Thanks for the article!

I’ve been weighing the pros and cons of FBC vs. buying, but was completely unaware of the dawn/dusk limitation.. not sure how I missed it. I’m sure that’s not an issue for many boaters, but I’m an early riser and like to be out on the water by sun up… so I suppose that’s the proverbial straw. Thanks for the presentation!

I enjoyed your article… and I am considering both options… buy or Freedom Boat Club… I’m 58 and I’ve always wanted to own a boat but I do not live a block or a few yards from a boat launch …. The Club sounds like a good and affordable option.. However, ownership is such an exciting thought…. Probably more emotional that practical however…

I agree with every part of this clip. The only advantage I think you left out. For novice boat users looking to buy a family boat…. Two years of FBC is 15 grand. In that time you can… 1) Use many different types of boat to get a feel for what you want and don’t in a boat. 2) You are going to make mistakes. Better to do it with a club boat than your brand new boat. 3) You can evaluate how much ACTUAL boating you do verses how much boating you THOUGHT you were going to do. If you boat 15 times a year…. Buying a boat might be a good idea. If you boat 3x a year… FBC nor owning a boat is for you. For only 3x a year??? …You should charter a boat…. Comes with a captian, including gas, rods, bait, drinks….. $500 for 4 hours 3x a year is $1,500 …. A DEAL !

I have a sea ray in the garage, 185 open bow, carburator 2001… bought it 10 years ago and payed 10K. Used it for 10 days only since I have winter and… I am in the restaurant business, I am very handy and can fix maintain the boat but…. the time I could do that I use that energy to maintain equipment in restaurant (5 star on google and best food – of course all the good quality maintenance I do:-) Did I say wife is the Chef…. Needless to say boat been a nice garage trophy… I did not know of FBC 10 years ago, if I known it would be a no brainer since what I do not have is time, Since then two kids grown out past their 20’s (they got to see the trophy though) and now I still have an 11 year old and i want to take her water skiing. So FBC will likely be where I am heading for given 1. I can get a boat in FL (sister lives) or LA (where the oldest live)… 2. I am in Chicago and they have 4 bases here. (Try trailing in the city or the $4000K for 6 months at the City’s Harbors..) 3. You can experiment with different BOATS ( something you forgot to mention I think 🙂 but I am curious to see how a Key West vs Hurricane vs Jenneau vs Pantoon etc handles differently from one another and 4. I would not have to find power boating friends — all my friends are sailors and I sail weekly with them ( I did get the kids to learn sailing though but not skiing – can’t get a wake on a sailboat ) … yes sailing is not for tubing, fishing, or going fast 🙂 it is “Beer Can” racing on Wednesdays Evenings.

If you have 100% decided you want a boat to run regularly, and you like the boats the FBC in your area has they seem like a pretty good deal. Take away the boat ramp and driving-with-your-boat potential nightmares, and also the problems associated with theft from boats in storage (whether on your driveway or in a facility), etc – it’s not bad. Of course – if it’s not the kind of boat you want, or it’s more boat than you were looking for, it might pay to re-examine all options on the table. For me – I wanted a 14-18 foot simple fishing boat – so this was way more than I wanted. I am also looking for a permanent live-aboard yacht – and there they’re also not suitable.

I bought a used boat for $8,500, it’s a 17 foot bay/skiff center console that I use mostly for fishing and family fun here in SW Florida. My insurance on the boat is $65 per month. I’ve put $600 into minor touch ups on the boat when I bought it with painting, oil changes etc. The boat is worth anywhere from $11,000 – $13,000 based on todays market. I’ve put on many hours on the boat and can still sell and get all my money back plus more since I bought for a good price. If you have basic knowledge of how to do oil changes and maintenance, owning a small boat (under 25’ or so) is not expensive unless you buy something on the brink of falling apart. This is where your expertise and testing needs to come into play when buying a used boat to make sure you’re not buying a lemon. I don’t pay for a slip since I store the boat in my front yard. Boat ramps are free to use, and are as close as 10 minutes from home. This same method would apply to just about any used boat no older than 10 years. You’ll just about always get your money back or very close to it even after lots of use IF you buy one that’s actually a good deal and in good condition, which are obviously hard to come by and take time to find. Either way I could see how this club could be convenient, but having the ability to just hook the boat up and take it out on 2-3 day camping trips on the local islands anytime I want is just something a club won’t provide. Yes you’ll be spending money on your new or used boat, however you’ll get that money back when the time comes to sell.

Great article and thanks for the financial analysis. I agree with a few commentors here that the November until March monthly payments are going to be painful. BUT. Does anyone here travel during the late fall into the Winter time and sail out of any of their other locations in the reciprocal agreements? For example, I’m from Jersey and barely ever travel during the winter weekends. Perhaps being a FBC member will give me the incentive to travel for a weekend here and there to Florida, Texas or California??

Thank your for the information in this article, maybe you could answer the following question . Can you get out of it at anytime, so after four five years can you stop the membership? Or is it like a timeshare?? Also, if you break down is a towing service part of what you pay for? Last question is there a restriction for how long you can use the boat in one day??? Thank you!

Great article Wayne, what the special training that the especial locations are requiring? We are thinking of getting into the club. We been boat owners from Jetskiis, mid sizes up to 42 cabin cruiser for years. Own over a dozen boats. Gone on long trips like Florida to Bahamas. But now that the kids are in college we are thinking of getting in just for the ease of use.

What about the availability, scheduling, and weather related cancellations? If you schedule a boat for a month or two out. The weather turns out to be terrible, how easy is it to reschedule for a different day? Maybe the following weekend with only 7-10days notice? I’ve heard some horror stories about limited availability, but this is hearsay…

I grew up living on a creek and boating since before I could drive a car. The little creek flowed into a river and the harbor and the ocean beyond. To me, it’s not about the money. I’ve had maybe, 16 or so boats so far, all used. I love boats and I love the water. I’ve been on boat club boats a few times and I could probably never belong to one. The boats are super basic, a member cannot customize or alter these boats in any way. As they age, things start to break. It’s not if it will break or not, it’s when will it break? How diligent are they with maintenance? Biggest problem though is the restrictions. Not being able to boat at night? Well, how am I supposed to take my wife and few couples out to eat at that great restaurant behind the beach by boat? How am I supposed to watch 4th of July fireworks on the water and most importantly: what about fishing early or overnight? All things that are positively awesome to do in a boat. In addition, there is a loss of individuality, I see friends and working people on the water and I want to be associated with my own behavior, not someone else’s. Who knows who drove that boat last weekend? No matter what you choose to do, please take a boating safety course and practice driving and trailering do you can not pose a hazard to other boaters. My twin is over run with new baiters and it’s more dangerous on the water than ever. If you are new to boating, you may think you are blending in out there, but those of us who know can spot the rookie a mile away.

Also, have to consider you have to reserve the boat well ahead of time. So getting it on a popular weekend is probably unlikely. Not only that, what if the day you book it rains… You can’t just reschedule for the next day. I think for those that are handy with repairs, buying a used boat cash is a no brainer over this.

Well done article, our initiation fee was about 1/2 of what Wayne quoted but we joined 6 years ago. Our monthly fee is about $70 less per month for the top tier membership (and will never go up). My husband and I absolutely love FBC! We live in Florida so we can go boating 12 months a year. We have taken boats out all over Florida, and in Georgia, Ohio, Rhode Island to name a few places. We are retired. We looked in to buying a boat but the biggest reason we did not buy a boat is the cleaning of the boat after every use. We did not want to do that and as we age, it would become more difficult. One thing Wayne did not mention is that you can keep the boats over up to 4 nights if you have a dock, as we do, where we live or a fixed dock address. This is great when we have guests. The monthly fees are less than renting a boat for one day. We usually are out 2-3 times each month minimum. So, for us it is a great deal but we recognize that it is not for everyone. We do highly recommend the club. We love having a newer (all are less than 3 years old), clean boat to take out and we don’t have to do any cleaning or maintenance. Happy boating, whichever choice you make.

Nah looks like FBC is actually more expensive lol He reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson lol calling out the big debt and monopolizations lol You got a better chance of using the App Snag A Slip or just docking at small docks or restorts in random areas lol, so spending a few grand doesn’t help on saving or financing especially fuel yes so even launching can be free sometimes but better just to build ur own club and find ur own people to build a boat club with ha

Great article, me personally wouldn’t join anything aside from a gym and netflix thats subscription based. Those numbers you put up are way too much money for something youre never gonna own. B.O.A.T (break out another thousand). If you honestly cant afford the rich man’s sport, you should get your money right and then you can boat all day long without worrying about subscriptions or expensive boat bills.

Unfortunately in this area, the northeast section of United States we only have minimal months that are temperature friendly. I think if I were to live say in Florida, we would have more opportunity to enjoy being on the water. If you were to win the lottery then YES but for the basic blue color worker I’d have to think twice. Love my kayaks and jon boat the owe me nothing.

Biggest rip off in the boat world 7-15k a year in my area n the guy insults you after you question the price said I can buy a boat every few years for the rest of my life for that rate the convenience isn’t worth the monthly payment let alone the down payment slips aren’t even the rate of the monthly payment a year

Don’t do it Worst Boat Club ever and they charge more than any other boat club their boats are not up-to-date they send you out on broken boats and then they blame you for it it’s wonderful if I were you by your own boat I lost my membership because I complained they also had nine cops and a canine waiting for me because I complained and I showed up 15 minutes late I didn’t get arrested because there was no alcohol in my boat it was a false report and the police said that it was the most ridiculous thing they’ve ever seen and to call them for a witness just don’t do it especially if you have anything to lose like your job

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• 1780 West Marion Avenue,  Punta Gorda,  FL 33950
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Isles Yacht Club in Punta Gorda, FL, is a American restaurant with average rating of 4.9 stars. See what others have to say about Isles Yacht Club. Don’t miss out! Today, Isles Yacht Club will open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Don’t wait until it’s too late or too busy. Call ahead and book your table on (941) 639-7551 . On top of the amazing dishes, other attributes include: membership required. For a similar meal experience, check out Smugglers Culinary Catering and Village Brewhouse as an alternative. Share your experience here with others! Leave a review!

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Wonderful night, wonderful food! All for a good cause. Fund raiser for Pregnancy Solutions. The Isles Yacht Club is a perfect ... place for such functions. Read more

This is a private club. I was a guest for an evening function. Everyone was very cordial and friendly. The food served for ... dinner was high quality and the servers were polite and efficient. The clubhouse is beautiful, now I am thinking about joining. Read more

A delightful atmosphere decorated beautifully for the holiday season. The food was amazing. We have several in our party with ... ciac disease. The chef came out and talked with us to make sure their needs were met. Read more

We were fortunate to be invited here for an event which one of the members of this lovely club organized. The setting is just ... beautiful. The staff in this private restaurant was very cheerful & quickly served our large group the most delicious lunch. Wehope to have another opportunity to visit this inviting establishment again. Thanks Isle Yacht Club. Read more

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Isles Yacht Club is open on the following days: Monday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Thursday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Friday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Saturday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Sunday: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

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403-405 College Ave

Moscow, ID 83843

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Owned by Chuck Bond. I'd definitely say its one of the best places to live in Moscow. It's just off campus, affordably priced, and 'round the clock maintenance and speedy response to any issues. Extremely well maintained. Laundry facility on site and great neighbors! Nothing better than living in the Yacht Club for 3.5 years!! Chuck's amazing!

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