Here's the question - I charter every year usually with a crew of 6-8 people. This summer unfortunately the normal crew isn't available. Thinking about now booking a last minute charter w/ just the wife on a 30-something foot monohull.

Is this a good idea or a recipe for disaster? Spending quality time with the wife on the boat sounds nice. On the other hand, she hasn't really helped out in the past much outside of galley duty, and she's nervous about actually having to help out with the sails, anchoring, etc. I'm a little nervous about having to run the whole show myself, since I usually have plenty of help.

Curious about other folks experience chartering a smaller boat with just a couple people, and how things worked out. Thanks.

Sean