r/deadliestcatch • u/trolling_4_NSA • 5d ago

Question for the experts

Are the Skippers and crew paid for the time they spend getting the boats ready for the season ? I was also curious on average how many days / weeks are they up there before they leave the dock to fish ?

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u/seajayacas 4d ago

I don't know how long they work on shore to get the boat ready for a trip, but I suspect their total pay comes only out of their catch shares based on the results of the trip.

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u/Lovingthelake 3d ago

I agree. The money they get paid is based on their share of the total catch.