is it possible to rent a boat like a 38 to 50 foot cruiser type, and not even run the boat? just like a nice place to stay in a marina, with swimming pool, and live a week or two in a marina lifestyle?

thanks for your input ss to where and how much, if possible of course!

Last Thankgiving we rented a 42 grand banks out of Sarasota and rolled in the ICW down to Fort Myers and back over the week. Stayed on the anchor a couple of nights and also stayed at some marinas. Really enjoyed it and it forced me to slow down a bit.
Chitwood Charters was the company that we rented from.

That sounds fantastic!
Icw??

ICW=Inner Coastal Waterway

Strike II

in icded's defense, the ICW doesn't go to Chicago...

Gotta watch for icebergs up there don't ya.

How does the bareboat work? Do they just give you a checkout before they turn you loose?

Insurance is tough. I have been inspected before, and they paid....but let me know after that they would not be taking the vessel.

I spend a minimum two hours at 100per showing pre-inspection, safety procedure, lat-lon for locating on paper charts, and use of electronics. If they claim to be experienced, I give them 30 minutes to prove it for free.....leaving dock, coming back, crossing wakes, take off and slow down....handling lines.

If they fail any portion, basic training a 100per hr. Till I feel ok.