Getting permission to use a pond......

[Foolwitools]

Hi guys!

I finally found the perfect pond. about 300 yards square, 2 feet deep, in an industrial developement. hard shore most of the way around it, no weeds, no scum, no wildlife, no manicured landscaping.......looks ideal!

Got the phone number of the property management company............

But what do I say? How do I ask?

Anybody out there have any experiance in asking to use a pond like this?

I'd hate to blow my chance with a fumbled phone call.

Bob the Fool :blink:

 

[Pennywizz6]

Well i suppose its similar to getting permission to hunt on somebodies land. so i know what thats like...

•Make sure you go over the environmental stuff

•Tell them, who will be using it

•Be polite, duh

•Go over what times you will use it

The workers will get a kick out of it, but if they have a model home near by and people are looking at it they probibly wont like it, and will probibly not allow you on it. Its worth a shot, sounds like a perfect size pond!

Good luck!

Phil B)

 

[John Knight]

Bob,

Don't chance it with a phone call. Too easy to hear no. Take a boat or 2 with you, leave them in the vehicle, and see the manager. Tell him what you are interested in and offer to show them. Best to bring small ones and those with quiet pipes and/or mufflers. Point that out to him. Even offer to demonstrate one running (then or later). Stress the insurance coverage as liability is the major concern. Face time is absolutely needed.

May be asked how will this benefit the owner. Best have an answer up front. Look at a partnership. What kind of business does the owner have there? Search for mutual common ground for both parties. If they say no, ask if they can refer you to someone else that may be able to help. May be more than one owner as well.

Best of luck!

John

 

[Pennywizz6]

Thats a very good idea John, thats a much better way

Phil B) :lol:

 

[not2bright]

case of beer might help :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[gene gager]

, the longer you can hold a conversation with him or her the harder it will be for him or her to say no. take pictures of kids and wifes holding their boats with a trophy. give him or her all the stuff of , leave it better than we got there, brings money into the community,we are fully insured, colorerful,, exciting, good ol american boy event. play the game , you got nothing to loose. if you don't do good with people get another club member to do the presentation. good luck. geno

 

[Ed Radz]

Make sure you tell them this is a hobby! Are you going to use the pond for test & tune or racing? If its for test & tune make sure you tell that to the owner. I'm assuming this is for racing. Have all the IMPBA paperwork to give to the owner. Also, get a copy of the insurance policy. Most likely he will give that to his attorney to look over. Biggest thing is be patient!

Good Luck!

Ed Radz

 

[Don Ferrette]

Bob,
Don't chance it with a phone call.  Too easy to hear no.  Take a boat or 2 with you, leave them in the vehicle, and see the manager.  Tell him what you are interested in and offer to show them.  Best to bring small ones and those with quiet pipes and/or mufflers.  Point that out to him.  Even offer to demonstrate one running (then or later).  Stress the insurance coverage as liability is the major concern.  Face time is absolutely needed.

May be asked how will this benefit the owner.  Best have an answer up front.  Look at a partnership.  What kind of business does the owner have there?  Search for mutual common ground for both parties.  If they say no, ask if they can refer you to someone else that may be able to help.  May be more than one owner as well.

Best of luck!

John

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This is great advice, John just beat me to it.

 

[Brian Blazer]

Insurance, insurance, insurance. Show a small boat, nicely painted.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Insurance, insurance, insurance. Show a small boat, nicely painted.

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.........and a quiet one.