The objection-handler. Every line item itemised, with the three things members actually bring themselves.
Adult, child, and infant sizes. Self-inflating PFDs for skippers.
In-date hand flares, smoke flares, and a torch. Replaced annually.
Marine-spec, restocked after every callout.
Cat 1 emergency beacon. Tested every 12 months.
15kg plough, 50m of 8mm chain. Fits the gulf bottom.
Automatic plus manual backup. The bucket's there too.
Full membership. Free tows, search & rescue, weather radio.
Fixed-mount unit, programmed with the right channels.
Free Coastguard Nowcasting app integration on every plotter.
On-water practical (worth $250). Once you've passed theory.
9-inch touchscreen. Auckland charts pre-loaded.
Integrated sounder. Side-scan and structure-scan modes.
Marine-grade speakers. Bring your own playlist.
Twin USB ports at the helm. Keep the phone alive.
LED nav lights. Loud horn. Both work, every time.
4-rod rocket launcher, hinged bait board, sinker holders.
Dedicated berth at your home marina. We pay the invoice.
Comprehensive hull, third-party, liability. Excess waived for members.
Done in the off-season. You wouldn't even notice.
Outboard service every 100 hrs. We track the hours.
Dockmaster checks the boat before you arrive. Every time.
You return clean. We do the rest. (See "what members bring" below.)
Rust, wear, breakage. We replace, you don't buy.
$1,000 saved vs the industry standard. Goes back to you.
Rental-car style. Top up at the fuel dock before you return. ~$80 for a half day in the gulf at cruising speed.
$295 theory course, paid directly to Coastguard. Prerequisite for joining. We pay for the practical.
Wipe the bait off the deck, take your rubbish, rinse the cockpit. The crew does the deep clean.
From $369 a week. No haul-outs, no anti-foul invoices, no marina headaches. Just the boat, ready when you are.