Boating through the week is a huge bonus, for actual boating.
If the social side is a part, then it changes.
I was surprised to learn how much of a part it was for me, 20 yrs ago.
I always push for early/late season Lake Erie boating.
When I do it, and am the only one there, totally different sensation.
Even on a busy weekend, but stay over until Monday and everyone else is already gone.
100% agreed on boating in the dark.
Ive done it but never liked it.
Seen too many things in daylight that no way I’d have seen them in the dark.
Likely would have felt/heard them!