Are houseboaters everywhere enjoying the "dog days" of August? What could be better than sunny weather, cold beer or chilled wine, and some great fishing and swimming. So much to do, and so little time, you sure gotta love August! Tell us about what you've been doing this month?
We want to wish all the new readers a warm welcome, since August has been another exceptional month for subscribers to the Houseboat Insider. We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we had putting it together. Safe Houseboating, Ian & Manon. www.all-about-houseboats.com
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* This Months Topics & Articles *Stop the carp & fish from banging on our houseboat
How to stop the carp & fish from eating the algae off the bottom of our houseboat? The banging drives me crazy! Thanks, Rebecca. Reply - Answer Permalink -- click for full blog post
TV mounting bracket for houseboats
What is needed to install a TV mounting bracket on the ceiling of a houseboat? Is it safe and advisable? Thanks, Leigh. Reply - Answer Well Permalink -- click for full blog post
No houseboat insurance, how do we get insured?
We have a problem getting houseboat insurance for our Lazy Days Houseboat. We spent 3 years totally rebuilding our 1966 steel hull Lazy Days Permalink -- click for full blog post
Flotel Houseboats - Sewage Holding Tank
The boat is a 1988 Flotel Houseboat, and there's a sewage tank problem. Looking at a Flotel which the current owner says the sewage is not hooked up. Permalink -- click for full blog post
Renting a Summer Houseboat - Young Hard Working Students
Are there any houseboats available for rent (or to buy) in the UK, for responsible young university students? I am 17, and have another year of Permalink -- click for full blog post
Houseboat Generators - Koehler generator won't run
Have a '71 Koehler generator 4 cylinder on our houseboat, and it will only run for 30 sec and trip the reset switch. I have tried to make sure there Permalink -- click for full blog post
Leaning or Listing Houseboat
We recently purchased a 40 foot Three Buoys Houseboat and are trying to find out why it leans or lists to the driver side. When we place enough Permalink -- click for full blog post
Cheap Homemade Houseboat Bow Thrusters
For anybody thinking of making a homemade bow thruster for a houseboat. I had been thinking about how to make an inexpensive bow thruster since the Permalink -- click for full blog post
Houseboat motors - How to calculate?
How do I find out how big a motor a houseboat needs? Are there any electric motors for houseboats? Reply - Answer Well Charlotte, that's a good Permalink -- click for full blog post
Sea Rover Houseboats
Any floor plans or wiring diagrams for a Sea Rover Houseboat? My father is in the process of refurbishing a 1969 Sea Rover Houseboat, how would we Permalink -- click for full blog post
Gibson Houseboat repairs and rebuilding.
I have just purchased a distressed 1972 Gibson Houseboat (36 foot) & it's my first boat. I have the resources to repair the unit & would like some Permalink -- click for full blog post
How to Work, Live, and Travel on a Houseboat
What kind of work or jobs are available while on a houseboat? My wife and I want to buy a houseboat, and travel along the coastline of the United Permalink -- click for full blog post
Replacement Houseboat Water Tank
We need a replacement water tank for our Gibson Houseboat. I need a fresh water holding tank for a 1990 44' Gibson Houseboat, the existing tank has Permalink -- click for full blog post
Solar Power for Electricity for Houseboats
What do I need for Solar Panels on a Houseboat? I am going to be living on a 38 foot houseboat in Key West, out in the Gulf. I'm wondering about Permalink -- click for full blog post
Houseboat Living - Winter Heating
We have a 45 ft Skipperliner Houseboat (not the boat in the picture) ----- what would be my options for heating for year round living here in Permalink -- click for full blog post
Houseboat driving instructional videos and dvd
We have just purchased a houseboat and would like to find a video that has instructions for driving, docking, anchoring, storm safety etc so that it Permalink -- click for full blog post
Cable and Internet Access on your Houseboat..
Can You Get Cable And Internet Access on your Houseboat, just like a regular home? This way you don't have to leave your houseboat to get access to Permalink -- click for full blog post
VacuFlush Electric Marine Toilets in Houseboats
We have a 1983 Gibson Houseboat, with a VacuFlush Electric Marine Toilet. We have a flushing problem, and are assuming our pump may be bad. We have Permalink -- click for full blog post
Can I take a Houseboat on the ICW.
I am interested in trading my 43 foot sailboat for a 36 foot Gibson houseboat. My husband and I would like to cruise along the ICW (Intra Coastal Permalink -- click for full blog post
Catamaran Aqua Cruiser Houseboats
Does anyone have a picture of a houseboat, a 1998 Catamaran Aqua Cruiser 12 x 38? What is the value of this houseboat? When did ownership change Permalink -- click for full blog post
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