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When it comes to a houseboat hull ID number history, we wonder if it's a River Queen or a Drifter Craft boat?

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Three Buoys Houseboats - buy my custom designed 3 bouys houseboat back. 
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Lazy Days Houseboat - a refurbish remodel restore project for the family. 
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A classic Yukon Delta houseboat, out for a Mississippi weekend adventure. 
I have a Yukon Delta houseboat, a 25 foot, 1973 model, and I am going to the Mississippi this weekend. I hope she floats :)

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Fantasy Houseboats, these house boats are beautiful fantasy yachts! 
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We want to buy a Marinette houseboat, and wondering if the Marinettes are a full aluminum house boats, including the superstructure?

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Yukon Delta houseboat, is this a rare model of house boats? 
Is the Yukon Delta houseboat a rare model, since I can't seem to find any?

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Hilburn houseboat for sale, are they good house boats to buy? 
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Capri Houseboats - has anybody heard of a Capri house boat? 
Searching for Capri houseboats, and has anybody heard of a Capri house boat? You don't list Capri houseboats as a manufacturer.

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Three Buoys Sunseeker Houseboat - Upper Deck Bedroom Modifications 
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Value and Price of Used Houseboats? - Depends on Condition and the Market 
Finding the value or price of older used houseboats, seems to depend on the condition and market availability.

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Photo's of Steel and Fiberglass Whitcraft Houseboats 
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How to register a Boatel boat, made by Botel Industries. 
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Upgrades and winterize an aluminum Kingscraft Houseboat 
Going to upgrade and winterize a Kingcraft houseboat. We are closing on an all aluminum Kingscraft houseboat this week, and are looking for a spray on ...

Chris-Craft 33' Aquahome Houseboat 
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Nautaline houseboat cruisers 
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Any comments on Fisher Craft Houseboats manufacturer 
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Riverqueen Houseboat - any River Queen houseboats out there? 
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Boatel Houseboat - Pontoon or Bluewater - Coastal Cruiser House Boats? 
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Sea Rover Houseboats 
Any floor plans or wiring diagrams for a Sea Rover Houseboat?

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Gibson Houseboat repairs and rebuilding. 
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Sun Tracker Regency Party Cruiser Houseboats 
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Any Tips or Clubs for Three Buoys Houseboats? 
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Carri-Craft Catamaran Houseboat? 
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Fair purchase price for a used Holiday Mansion houseboat 
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Want to buy a small houseboat, is a Steury Houseboat a good option? 
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Chris Craft Aquahome houseboat 
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Original River Queen houseboat photos, history, brochures, and pictures. 
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Houseboat in dry storage for 3 years...what could go wrong? 
I'm about to purchase a quality 1991 Skipperliner houseboat, 53' long from the original owner. The houseboat is in good to fair condition.

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Catamaran Aqua Cruiser Houseboats 
Does anyone have a picture of a houseboat, a 1998 Catamaran Aqua Cruiser 12 x 38?

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When did ownership change ...

Myacht Houseboats 
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Used Kayot Houseboat prices, and still Manufactured? 
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Lash Barge Houseboats 
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Who manufacturers Diesel Houseboats? 
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Gibson Houseboats 
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Any Seaworthy Houseboats? 
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Playcraft Houseboats - anybody has any house boat information on Playcrafts 
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Which Houseboat Manufacturer is the most popular 
If we were to buy a houseboat, what houseboat manufacturer is the most reliable or popular houseboat to consider?

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Small Trailerable Houseboats - a Steury houseboat is a perfect choice for us.  Not rated yet
I bought a Steury trailerable houseboat because it was the perfect size for what we want to do. My 3 person family can go out on the river or intercoastal ...

Different Gibson Houseboats - which boat model, size, or series to buy?  Not rated yet
So many different Gibson houseboats, which houseboat model, size, or series do I buy for a large family?

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The Thoroughbred houseboat is comparable to which house boats?  Not rated yet
Is a Thoroughbred Houseboat comparable to which other house boats in the market? We would like to investigate other similar houseboat manufacturers.

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Sumerset House Boats - the #1 houseboat manufacturer in Somerset.  Not rated yet
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Is a Stardust Houseboat, a new Stardust Cruiser house boats?  Not rated yet
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Boatel Houseboat 1974  Not rated yet
We have just finished remodeling a 1974 Boatel Houseboat. It is like a battle ship. Much better construction then the new models. I still need some information ...

Flotel Houseboats - Sewage Holding Tank  Not rated yet
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.

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KingsCraft Houseboat sleeping area  Not rated yet
All Aluminum, good design. Highly regarded for strength and durability.

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