I booked owner's time in July 2015 by asking here if anyone had any. Maybe I never looked in the right spot on sailonline.com but I got two quick responses here. My take is most of the owners time is gone a year in advance. I booked mine in August 2014 for July 2015.

It was easy ...... I paid a small deposit direct to the owner and the charter company fees (minimal from DYC and the usual) direct to DYC. Balance is due May (60d out). According to the owner, who has the boat with DYC, DYC sets the rules regarding how payment is made. I believe it is the same rules whether I'm buying owners time or chartering from DYC.

I think the best part about this from my perspective is that I am told I'll be treated just like I would be treated at DYC just like any other charterer and am also told DYC does a very good job in that regard..... moreover I saved a bundle on a 2 week charter aboard a really nice 2015 Benateau 41. Enough to get a great Captain so, I'm going to just sit back.