This should be a FANTASTIC opportunity for someone who has the time. All the benefits of owning a boat without all the headaches. Sweet ride, tremendous range and when you think about it almost like a private charter for slightly more than the cost of jumping on a party boat. As long as personalities mesh, how can you go wrong? Sounds like a win / win for everyone and a pretty nice gesture by the owner. Good luck to the Captain and whoever takes advantage of the opportunity, sounds like a pretty unique and favorable arrangement.