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Photo's of Steel and Fiberglass Whitcraft Houseboats

by Robert

Photo's of steel and a fiberglass Whitcraft houseboat.

I'm looking at steel or fiberglass Whitcraft houseboats, and wondering if someone can send me a picture(s) of a 30 foot, 1969 Whitcraft houseboat?
I would be forever grateful. Thanks! Robert

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Well Robert, the photos above (that I posted) are a steel and fiberglass Whitcraft houseboats, from @ late 60's and early 70's, if my memory serves me correctly. Maybe these photo's can help you.

Lastly, hopefully some of our readers will share, post comments or pictures about their steel or fiberglass Whitcraft houseboat experiences. Feel free to use the "Click here to post comments." link found near the bottom of this page.

Thanks again for sharing, IAN - from www.all-about-houseboats.com

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Moving my 34 ft Whitcraft houseboat
by: Steve

I am moving my 10ft X 34 ft Whitcraft from the lake where it's been moored for the last 10 years. Does anyone know how much this vessel weighs? I'm guessing around 15,000 lbs just based on what my old chevy truck weighed and using a lot of kentucky windage.

I'm interested to know if there are points that can be loaded and other points that should not be loaded as it sits on a trailer. There appears to be two points on the bow at each corner that look like they were designed to take the boat's weight. Any information about this would be appreciated.

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The town of Whitcraft houseboats, Winona, MN
by: Anonymous

I happen to live in the home town of Whitcraft, Winona, MN. I have also owned a 1962 32ft as my first houseboat. We have many steel and fiberglass models around the area, let me know if I can do anything to help.

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1969 steel hull houseboat
by: Chris

Just bought a 1969 30' steel hull Whitcraft houseboat, needs work but a nice boat overall.

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1963 Whitcraft houseboat
by: Anonymous

1963 36ft Whitcraft houseboat, I put twin 250 horse outboard motors on her. She will haul butt, pictures and comments if you want them.

If you put outboard motors on your houseboat, you will NEVER go back to anything else.

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steel and fiberglass whitcraft houseboats
by: d. glisson

Hi there, we have a 1972, 49'6" Whitcraft we have been refurbishing for a year and a half. We like it a lot, the boat came with owners manuals except the one of the original lay out.

Would be interested in that if any one has one. We are converting our boat over to electric engines with solar and wind power, no gas at all.

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Photo of Whitcraft
by: Captain Mark

Robert, the photo on the top right hand side of your webpage, the one of the Whitcraft with tinted windows, is my boat. I was curious as to where the picture was taken and if you could send me a copy of it. My email address is (iamadmiral@yahoo.ca).

By the way, I am also selling the boat. After an enjoyable 5 years, it breaks my heart to sell her, but I have moved across the country and unable to take her with me.

The boat is located in Beaconsfield Quebec, if anyone is interested or would like further details, please contact me at the above email address.

Cheers, Mark

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Mark, if you're selling your houseboat, you should use our free Houseboat Classifieds for private sellers.

IAN from www.all-about-houseboats.com

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45' Whitcraft
by: Anonymous

Hi Robert - If you go to I-Boats.com you will find pictures of my 45' Whitcraft houseboat that is for sale. These were some of the best and strongest boats ever built.

They provide the space and comfort of a houseboat and the speed and performance of a pointy boat. Their claim to fame in 1971 was that it was the only house boat that you can water ski behind. The hull design is fast and fuel efficient.

I was cruising on the St. Croix River last summer along with a 36 Cruisers and noticed that at the same speed he was producing quite a wake while we had almost none. I asked him on the radio how many RPM's he was turning and he said 1800. We were only turning 1100 to go the same speed.

If you get the opportunity to own one, you will find that you own one of the best houseboats ever built.

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Whitcraft introduced me to houseboating.
by: Chris Moore

In the early 80's my spouse & I were camping along the upper Mississippi in our 18' SeaRay, when we pulled into Skipper Bud's in Prairie Du Chein, WI. There was a lovely old steel hull 36' Whitcraft, powered by a 150 horse Mercury O/B. We looked at it, made an offer and it was ours.

The maiden voyage (for me & a buddy) was from Prairie down to E. Dubuque. We ran out of gas and were "stranded" with a fridge full of food/bevs & a deck of cards. After we made payphone contact (no cells/no VHF) with my spouse who was home with the family, we toughed it out that night.

We've been through many boats since, but the memories made on that Whitcraft remain the foundation of our love of boating. In July 1988, we took it several hundred miles down the Mississippi when we moved south. We watched small town parades & fireworks from the river and suffered the heat (no air on this old gal), still it planted the seeds which remain vital today.

We've got a big HarborMaster now, with all the comforts of home, but it was that old Whitcraft that started everything.

Enjoy, JCM.

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Well JCM, welcome to the houseboat forums, and thank you for sharing with us your introduction to houseboating story. It made me think of some of our maiden voyages also :)

IAN from www.all-about-houseboats.com

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In the early 80's my spouse & I were camping along the upper Mississippi in our 18' SeaRay, when we pulled into Skipper Bud's in Prairie Du Chein, WI. There was a lovely old steel hull 36' Whitcraft, powered by a 150 horse Mercury O/B. We looked at it, made an offer and it was ours. The maiden voyage (for me & a buddy) was from Prairie down to E. Dubuque. We ran out of gas and were "stranded" with a fridge full of food/bevs & a deck of cards. After we made payphone contact (no cells/no VHF) with my spouse who was home with the family, we toughed it out that night. We've been through many boats since, but the memories made on that Whitcraft remain the foundation of our love of boating. In July 1988, we took it several hundred miles down the Mississippi when we moved south. We watched small town parades & fireworks from the river and suffered the heat (no air on this old gal), still it planted the seeds which remain vital today. We've got a big HarborMaster now, with all the comforts of home, but it was that old Whitcraft that started everything. Enjoy, JCM. <B>Reply - Answer</b> Well JCM, welcome to the houseboat forums, and thank you for sharing with us your introduction to houseboating story. It made me think of some of our maiden voyages also :) IAN from www.all-about-houseboats.com

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Whitcraft houseboat for sale
by: Russell

How do I send a picture of one on the upper Chesapeake? Asking price was $5,900 neg. It needed considerable work but seemed solid. I have a picture or two of it but can't figure out how to post it here. Thanks, Russell.

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If you go directly to boattraders.com you will find the Whitcraft for sale there. Russell.

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correction re: Whitcraft Houseboats
by: Bob jensen

I wanted to correct myself on my previous comments on Whitcraft Houseboats. The boat they made is actually a 39 footer, not a 40 footer. My 39ft model is powered by twin 318 Chryslers with v-drives and really gets up and goes !

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Whitcraft Houseboats
by: Bob Jensen

Robert, I'm the proud new owner of a 1970 40ft Whitcraft houseboat. It is like the one pictured above on the right.

To my knowledge they made a 36 footer, and a 40 footer in 1969. They were fiberglass by that time.

I had a complete marine survey done on it, and it checked out really well. I believe they are some of the best of that vintage.

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