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Rental houseboats vary in size from smaller 30 ft models, to large luxurious 80 ft models, to satisfy a wide variety of people, activities, or budgets.
The idea of building your own houseboat has been one of your dreams, than your not alone. The building your own houseboat can be a satisfying and economical endeavor provided that you are mechanically inclined.
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Houseboat popularity has grown dramatically in a few decades, and so has the quantity of Manufacturers. There are some very good builders, and some EXCELLENT ones, that build well engineered houseboats while providing great value, that can satisfy even the most demanding buyers.
Whether your looking for a small, large, trailerable, luxury, or a custom built model, there's a builder who can build it for you. Be sure to compare the various manufacturers, since many can use different techniques.
Houseboating Around the World is very popular, and some of the hotspots are like the Bahamas, USA, Canada, Australia, Amsterdam, India. So if you're planning a Vacation, looking for a Rental, find a Houseboat Marina, or would like to Buy A Houseboat, this section will help to find it.
If your dream is to Travel and Cruise with a houseboat throughout the country, than the opportunities are endless since the boating community is geared towards making your voyages as simple and pleasant as possible. In reality, boater's are some of the nicest, kindest people you could meet.
What are the some of the popular Countries? Amsterdam, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, India, USA.
What are some of the popular States & Provinces? Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Coomera, Coronado, Echuca, Florida, Georgia, Hawkesbury, Kentucky, Michigan, Mildura, Minnesota, Missouri, Ontario, Tennessee, Utah, Queensland,
What are the common Lakes & Rivers? LAKES= Crane, Cumberland, Havasu, Lanier, McClure, Mead, Oroville, Powell, Rainy, Roosevelt, Shasta, Shuswap, Smith Mountain, Sonoma, Tahoe, Travis, Waco
RIVERS= Mississippi, Murray, Suwanee, Tennessee
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Complaints while Anchoring or Mooring our Houseboat
We get complaints while mooring or anchoring our houseboat. Is there a rule of thumb or specific law regarding where to anchor a houseboat? There is a ...
Best anchor and rode for a houseboat
I have a 90 ft houseboat. We would like to camp out on the hook overnight. However, the anchor and rode they have installed my houseboat does not look ...
Houseboat Living Communities
Where can we find a list of locations of real liveaboard communities? We would like to buy a boat & live near others who have done the same. We wish ...
More homebuilt houseboat plans, photos and sketches
Hi, I am new to this houseboat website and just wanted to say I would like to see plans, sketches and/or photo's of the more unusual homebuilt houseboats....
Bigger Houseboat, how to convince my husband?
How to convince my husband to buy a bigger houseboat! Here's my situation, we're already living on a housboat for a few years and it's a great lifestyle....
Wind & Waves cause Houseboat to Rock & Roll.
I have a 1995, 16x70 sumerset houseboat, and I am on an end slip. The problem is that I catch a lot of wind and my houseboat rocks violently in storms ...
Houseboat Anchoring at a Mooring Buoy
I just bought a 1994 54' Jamestowner Houseboat, and have it anchored on a mooring buoy. The problem is it tacks back and fourth, side to side even in low ...
Handicap Accessible Houseboats?
Are there any handicap accessible houseboats out there? If so, are any of them renovated by the owner(s)? If you've renovated a houseboat, and made it ...
Reply - Answer That's a very common question, since many people would think that there would be houseboat ...
Houseboat and RV parking combination spot
We own a small houseboat, Oma's Haven. My son just bought a small RV. Is there any area on Lake Powell where my son could drive his RV close to where we ...
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 Cable ...
Accessories and Parts for Houseboats
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We're refurbishing our Burnscraft Houseboat and need to find houseboat Accessories and Parts for it. Where can you find them?
I need information about ...
Chris Craft Houseboat Parts and Stanchions
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I have a 1971 Chris Craft houseboat. I recently broke several "volcano style" stanchions and am trying to find a dealer that has this part. If you could ...
I've seen this nameplate on ski boats and cruisers but never ...
Where to find small houseboats?
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Where can I find a small houseboat (22 feet or less) that can stand ocean water? We have a slip on the California coast and it can only have a boat 22x9....
Houseboat Brokers In Florida?
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Any good reputable Houseboat Brokers in Florida that you would recommend?
Reply - Answer Dwayne, at this time there is no one that I can recommend,...
Rent or Lease a Houseboat in Florida
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Looking to rent or lease a houseboat. My wife and I are interested in renting or leasing a houseboat for a year in southern Florida Gulf coast. How do ...
Find a Nautaline Houseboat window seal?
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Where can I find window seal for a 1969 36' Nautaline Houseboat? The seal has shrunk and is causing leaks. Also, where can I find a triangular glass ...
Reply - Answer Rhonda, that's an interesting question, and since I don't know, I would recommend ...
Water and Houseboat Holding Tanks
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How do you handle problems with houseboat holding tanks? How do you deal with Grey water, Black water? What are the different ways to store or contain ...
Houseboats For Sale in Australia or New Zealand
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Are there any houseboats for sale in Australia or New Zealand? If so do you broker them, and are there any marinas to dock a houseboat in either of ...
Houseboat Window Locks and Hardware
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Where can you buy the window locks for a 84 Jamestowner. Water Bonnet is who made the windows, and from the looks of the website they don't like anybody ...
Use Houseboats in Saltwater?
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Can you put any houseboat in saltwater, and if so, what prep do you have to do, and approx what cost on a 16 x 75 foot house boat?
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Houseboat Water Slides
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Does anyone know what manufacturer or website I can purchase a water slide specifically designed for houseboats?