[T.H.E. Binz]

Sammy:
I've been renting 6 to 8 weeks every summer for five years - mostly one week at a time, ocasionally two weeks. I've never been able to get a tenant for the week prior to Labor Day or the week of Labor day. It's even getting difficult to find renters for the 2nd week prior to Labor Day. I assume it's because schools and colleges seem to be starting earlier. The last week in June (i.e., prior to the week that includes July 4th) I've had about 50% success. This is surprising because, in my view, this is one of the best weeks to rent - few boats, few people, and the water is usually 70 degrees by then.

You're lucky if you only require three weeks rental to pay for taxes -- mine requires at least five weeks . . . good luck