Or worse, how much you can solicit. A few years ago, I was asked to go deep sea fishing by a friend. He said we would have to chip in for fuel. I said, of course, that's utterly reasonable. We get to the boat, a sixty foot sport fish.
We then proceed to blast out of the harbor, through the inlet, swamping everything in our way like we going on a critical rescue where lives were at stake, as we charge to our first fishing spot, ten miles or so offshore. The rest of the day consists of fishing for approximately 30 minutes, then blasting full throttle to the next fishing spot, over and over again, doing at least 30 or 35 knots. One of the men has his sixteen year old son on board. He is vomiting over the gunnels pretty much non-stop the entire trip. (If he ever gets on a boat of his own volition again, I would be surprised).
We quickly catch our limit of snapper, (two apiece), at which time I figure we are in for a leisurely cruise back to the slip, sipping on beers and savoring the just completed fishing experience. I mean, that's would I would do if I were driving.
Wrong!!! We immediately go full throttle back home, again blasting through the inlet, washing smaller boats who dare to not flee, ashore until we thankfully pull up to the pier and refuel. I then discover that my portion of the fuel cost for this morning of fun is $200. I do the math, $100 per fish. Then I find it is customary on this boat to give the owner half of the catch. Okay. $200 per fish.
As I walk away, I am asked, "We will probably go out tomorrow. Would you like us to call you?"
I replied, "No thank you. I couldn't stand that much fun two days in a row."
So.... do tell... how many aboard that paid $200 each?
In other words... how much fuel did that boating buffoon use for one day.
His charging at high speed and full wake through where small boats were positioned is reprehensible in respect to basic boating ethics!
Your controlled reply to his last question is by far calmer that he deserved.