My question is what is the protocol when you charter and the captain and chef are the owners? It has been made very clear in the contracting process that 15-20% is expected. When spending $14K, $2,100-2,800 is one hell of a tip when the crew is already getting any net profit from the charter. Why not just bake this into the charter cost instead of making it clear that this amount is expected? I already have fundamental issues with any gratuity being expected rather than appreciated but that is not my point here.

Should owners get 15-20% as would hired crew?