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Advantages of buying New Houseboats

You're thinking about new houseboats, and you're not sure what to buy?
Whether you're in the market for a new large custom built houseboat, or a brand new trailerable model for trailering throughout the country, you will find answers to your questions. If you bought a new one, tell us about it.

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The TOP 10 Reasons to get a New Houseboat

When looking at new houseboat ownership, we have compiled the Top-10 reasons why the owners wanted to buy a new house boat. There may very well be many other reasons, however these are the most popular ones. The reasons below are not in any particular order.

  • You're really tired of old boats, and you're ready for a new one!

  • You'd like a new boat, fully equipped with all the great "new toys".

  • You want the confidence and peace of mind of a new boat warranty.

  • You want a custom built houseboat, with a truly unique design.

  • To use a new houseboat timeshare as an investment opportunity.

  • To reap the long term benefits of the new technology and materials.

  • You want to have the biggest, baddest, coolest houseboat on the lake.

  • Buy a new houseboat, there's great rates, financing and loan options.

  • The manufacturers can handle it all, from buying to the final delivery.

  • You want a fuel efficient, green living, solar powered, eco-friendly one.

  • As a bonus reason, your wife also thinks a new one is a good idea :)




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    The Who-What-Where-How-When-Why

    If you're here, you must have plenty of questions, and we have put some answers together on the Who, What, Where, How, When, and Why of new house boats. You still have a question, why not ask us here.

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  • WHO is manufacturing these new boats?
    When it comes to new houseboat manufacturers, you will find popular names like Gibson, Sumerset, Fantasy, Skipperliner, Horizon, Stardust, Majestic, Monticello, Pluckebaum, Adventure Craft, Destination, Horizon, Myachts, Sunstar, Catamaran, Sharpe, Thoroughbred to just name a few.

  • WHAT choices are available in new boats?
    Well nowadays, you'll find everything from new trailerable houseboats, to large custom luxury models, to floating barge style homes, to ready to build houseboat kits, to small inexpensive models. There's something for everyone.

  • WHERE to find great deals on new boats?
    Wondering where to go to see new houseboats for sale? The simplest solution is to go to a houseboat show and see all the manufacturers together in one location. As an alternative, you could individually visit some of the different brokers and houseboat dealers around the country.

  • HOW to decide which style of new boat?
    It's not easy how to decide which boat is right for you? We have a popular houseboat designs page which can help guide you with the different model and styles that are available.

  • WHEN is it time to get a new boat?
    The "time is right" now, since the houseboat market has been gaining major popularity amongst the baby boomers. The market for new and used houseboats has been constantly growing, and especially due to the "influx from the cruiser boat segment".

  • WHY you'll love having a new boat?
    We all love to "buy new", who doesn't enjoy driving away with that new car, or getting new appliances delivered at home. Let's be honest, there's no better feeling than taking delivery of that "fresh out of the factory houseboat". Just knowing everything is brand new, and covered under warranty, definitely makes for some great navigating and peace of mind!




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    Share your New Houseboat Experiences

    If you've had the opportunity to purchase a new boat, why not take a moment to share the experience for others to read. Your tips, details, and stories are invaluable, and will help others who are undecided.

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    Tell us about your New Houseboat.

    By sharing, you really help others with your New Houseboat experiences. You can tell us things like how the buying process went, or about great service from the people/company involved, or about the feeling of taking ownership of your new boat?

    Since buying new, how has it changed your houseboating? What do you love about your new houseboat? All of this valuable information will greatly help other readers & visitors who are contemplating buying new.

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