Which houseboat models or makes
is the best design or type for you?

Pontoon Hull


Are you contemplating buying a houseboat and don't know which houseboat models are best suited for you? That's a million dollar question that moves everyone in a different direction. I'll explain the options available and the different advantages.


Planning Hull

You look at the boat market and you will find houseboat models like Pontoons, Catamaran, Full Hull, Trailerable, Planning, Displacement, Barge. I'll explain more in detail about each.

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PONTOON
the Pontoon Houseboat style is extremely popular, since it provides stability, practicality, and is reasonably priced. Very common model of house boats.


FULL HULL
the Full Hull style is also an extremely popular model, since it provides stability, practicality, and storage space below the floor.

Displacement Hull




PLANING HULL
the Planing Hull style is also an extremely popular model, since it provides stability, practicality, speed, and storage space below deck.


DISPLACEMENT
the Displacement Hull style is a slightly less popular model, however it is well suited since it provides comfortable ride in foul weather, and an excellent hull style for fuel efficiency.


CATAMARAN HULL
the Catamaran Hull style is a less popular model, however is the most fuel efficient since it creates little "drag" in the water.


TRAILERABLE
the Trailerable Houseboat Hull style is becoming a popular model, since it is convenient to be able to trailer a smaller boat to various locations.Barge type hull


BARGE
the Barge Hull style is also a popular model, since it provides stability, practicality, storage, and shallow depth.


STATIONARY FLOATING
the Stationary Floating Hull style is a less popular model, however there are communities that allow them for "residential" living.




Frequently Asked Questions


Choosing a Houseboat model is usually based on the type of usage that you intend on doing. EX: Lakes/Rivers, Coastal, Travelling, Live-aboard, etc...

  • Do you plan on spending your time boating locally and doing day trips?
  • Do you plan on traveling and boating on the weekends, and vacations?
  • Do you plan on Living Aboard to fully take advantage of the Lifestyle?
  • Do you plan on making a "small" purchasing now, and then possibly UPGRADING later?
  • Do you plan on just to have a houseboat at a Marina, and only go occasionally?
  • Do you plan on using a Trailerable model, and discover new and exciting areas?
  • Do you plan on Building your Own houseboat?
  • Do you plan on using the houseboat in rough, or foul weather?





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