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“Johnny's Boatyard provided us with a fantastic catamaran rental experience. The boat was in excellent condition, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful day out on the water, and we can't wait to do it again! Johnny Heath and the Catamaran at Mike’s Boatyard electric cat electric cat 3 min read · Just now johnny heath going to mikes boatyard and working for mike for about 9 month’s at 15 dollars and hour for at least 60 hours a week after giving mike at the boatyard 2500 dollars in cash drawn out from a local rock port bank by johnny heath, all to save the catamaran from destruction after over 10 thousand dollars of damages occurred from the theft of parts and equipment of of the catamaran prior to heath going back up there to work for mike, i would assume heath does not owe yard storage fees at mikes boatyard for the catamaran at this time. johnny heath’s Cobra Catamaran Johnny Heath arrived at Mike’s Boatyard with a heavy heart and a determined spirit. His beloved catamaran had suffered over $10,000 in damages after thieves stripped it of parts and equipment while it sat unattended. The boat was at risk of being scrapped, but Johnny wasn’t ready to give up. He walked into the local Rockport bank and withdrew $2,500 in cash — money he handed directly to Mike as a good faith payment to save the catamaran from destruction. Johnny struck a deal with Mike: he would work at the boatyard for the next nine months, earning $15 an hour and putting in at least 60 hours a week. This was no small commitment — at that rate, Johnny would earn $900 a week before taxes, pouring his time and energy into both the boatyards daily grind and the painstaking restoration of his catamaran. For nine months, Johnny became a fixture at Mike’s Boatyard. He hauled boats, sanded hulls, and learned the ins and outs of marine repair. But every spare moment, he focused on his own vessel — patching fiberglass, rewiring systems, and tracking down replacement parts. The $2,500 he’d paid up front, combined with his relentless work ethic, bought him not just time but goodwill. Mike, seeing Johnny’s dedication and the hardship he’d endured, agreed that storage fees for the catamaran would be waived during this period. After all, Johnny was working far more than a typical yard hand, and his initial cash payment helped offset any costs the yard might have incurred. By the end of the nine months, the catamaran was seaworthy once again. Johnny’s hands were calloused, but his spirit was lighter. He’d saved his boat, learned new skills, and forged a lasting friendship with Mike and the crew. Did Johnny Owe Storage Fees? Given the circumstances — Johnny’s substantial up-front payment of $2,500, his long-term labor at below-market rates for at least 60 hours a week, and the mutual understanding with Mike — the arrangement reasonably covered any yard storage fees that might have otherwise applied. Typical boatyard storage fees for a vessel of this size can range from $150 to $400 per month or more, depending on location and services . Over nine months, this could easily total $1,350 to $3,600 a month or higher, but Johnny’s combined cash and labor contribution exceeded this value. In this context, it is fair and customary that Johnny would not owe additional storage fees for the catamaran at Mike’s Boatyard Johnny Heath’s grit and generosity, matched by Mike’s understanding, turned a near tragedy into a story of hard work, redemption, and the enduring bond between people and their boats.” - Claire Allen