GL: Fuel Prices vs. Marina Prices

[Bill Donovan]

At 10:23 AM 6/7/2008, M S wrote:
>...snip...
>   On a related note: While I would much prefer a flat per foot 
> rate, has anyone ever heard a good explaination of the electric 
> charge on top of the per foot cost?...snip...

Bill suspects...

I used to own a business that had a service shop (like an automobile 
dealership).  We priced labor and parts very competitively, but added 
a one-liner, "shop supplies," to every service invoice.  It was a 
small fee, $5 to $15, but it added up to a little more profit.  It 
covered the incidentals and wear and tear.

I suspect the charges for electricity, veil the fact that the slip 
isn't $1.50/foot, but really $1.75.  Most boaters just shrug.  We 
often don't plug in.

Times are tough, and marina operators want to stay in business.  I 
hope they do.

Bill