“How much does a second-class yacht cost?” Shi Tian asked, and Sun Lang turned around with curiosity.
At a high-end Sea Fishing club, he was genuinely interested. Regardless of whether it was profitable, it would certainly be convenient for him to enjoy himself.
Looking at the sizes, if it were around ten feet, prices could range from millions to tens of millions. A yacht that is forty to fifty feet long could easily cost six or seven million, while something like the Mini Air Force would be around a thousand or more. However, since it's tax-free here now, that could save quite a bit. Sun Lang spoke up, piquing Oka's interest.
Is Sun Lang thinking of getting one? But he has no connections in Sanya! Just buying a yacht is something Oka could manage; he could probably scrape together enough for two yachts of a similar class if he pushed himself.
But without connections, what’s the point of buying one? Most people can’t even afford to rent one!
What if we get one together? I can chip in for one! How about you, Dog Brother? Oka should pitch in too! How many are you getting? Sun Lang chuckled casually.
Are we really doing this? If so, I can get one too! Wang Ergou chimed in impulsively.
Money is just Wang Ba's egg; we can earn it back later. Wang Ergou thought to himself that if they were all willing to play, he wouldn’t hold back either! If he could go out on the water with Shi Tian and Oka, he was sure they would make money.
That makes two yachts already; if I get two more, that’s four yachts—this club could really take off! Xiao Tian, do you want to join in on one or two? As soon as Wang Ergou finished speaking, Oka immediately expressed his support.
Watching these guys show off, Shi Tian couldn’t help but shake his head with a wry smile.
I can sponsor you guys with Fishing Rods, but don’t drag me into the yacht business—I’m not as wealthy as you all!
After saying this, Shi Tian shot them a glance and continued: At the beginning of the month, we took the Air Force out to Xisha for six days; just filling up the tank cost over two hundred thousand! How many people do you think can afford to charter a yacht for fishing?
There are quite a few yachts in Xisha now; most people are using Sailboats. The number of people who can afford to rent a yacht is still quite small; it’s positioned too high-end—are there really that many consumers?
With that splash of cold water, Sun Lang and Wang Ergou immediately withdrew their enthusiasm.
They had initially thought they could just bite the bullet and buy a boat to make money, but after hearing about the operational costs, both quickly lost their nerve.
Over two hundred thousand for just one tank of fuel—what about docking and maintenance costs? And such a large yacht would require hiring crew members; no matter how you calculate it, it seems like there’s no profit at all!
After Shi Tian spoke, Oka wore a look of helplessness. While his words were harsh, they were indeed the truth.
A boat that size operates at such a high-end level that there aren’t many orders throughout the year. But asking him to buy a small boat wouldn’t work either; it looks like he’ll still have to endure riding on an old fishing boat in the future!
Just as they finished discussing this cold reality, Rod suddenly shivered—the fish was on!
He raised his rod and reeled it in; this fish was no small catch—it had some strength!
Xiao Tian, it’s noon already! Cook up some more dishes; let’s have a few drinks at lunch! Remember to steam that Red Gourd Fish you caught—it’s delicious! Just as Shi Tian was enjoying himself, Shi Chui's voice rang out nearby.
Glancing back at Shi Chui made Shi Tian nervous; he quickly pushed down on the Electric Reel—was Lao Shi coming over to mess with his Rod again? He had suffered losses from this before; during his first fishing trip, the Air Force had used this tactic to steal his Fishing Spot and Rod!
I’m on it! Lao Shi, your rod is moving! Looks like something’s biting! He casually said this while maneuvering around Sun Lang and decisively moved toward the Stern.
As soon as the rod moved, Shi Chui hurried back to his fishing spot, his eyes fixed on the tip of the rod. The more he stared, the more it seemed like something was happening!
"Li Ping, can you check if my rod has a fish on it?" After a while of watching, Shi Chui's eyes were nearly glued to the tip.
There’s no sign of anything! When sea fish bite, they do so with a lot of force; if there was a fish on the line, there would definitely be some action! Looking back at Shi Chui's rod tip, Pingtou Ge confidently said.
Just as he finished speaking, Shi Chui's rod tip bent sharply—something was indeed happening!
"Quick, reel it in! Now that's a sign of action!" At Pingtou Ge's command, Shi Chui swung the rod, and the sound of releasing tension immediately followed.
Hearing the release, Shi Tian felt somewhat speechless. He had only intended to come up with an excuse to distract Shi Chui, but unexpectedly, he had actually hooked a fish.
"The fish is pulling; don’t reel in just yet. Wait until the tension stops before you start reeling!" Seeing Shi Chui about to push the throttle, Pingtou Ge quickly reminded him.
If it’s a smaller fish, it’s manageable. But if it’s a big one—especially one that’s strong—the fish pulling while you’re reeling can lead to double tension on the line, making it common for hooks to come loose or lines to snap!
Shi Chui had hooked a big fish, so there was no need for Shi Tianyao to worry. With Pingtou Ge guiding him, his skill level was certainly higher than his own.
A Zhang Hong weighing over forty pounds came up. Shi Tian inserted the rod into the fishing rod holder and turned around to start cooking. At that moment, Shi Chui protested!
"Don't rush to cook! Quickly grab the net and get ready to help me scoop up the fish! We can't afford to waste this moment!" Seeing Shi Tian heading into the cabin, Shi Chui hurriedly called out to him!
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