Small Trailerable Houseboats - do I buy new, used, or build a house boat?

by Ken
(Dallas TX)

Small Trailerable Houseboats - do I buy new, used, or build one?

When it comes to small trailerable houseboats, is it better to buy new, used, or to build my own house boat? What are some of the Pros & Cons of each.

Inevitably I would like to do some traveling with the boat and explore new areas and lakes. My budget is more inclined to either buying a used houseboat, or to build my own trailerable boat.

However if push came to shove, I could splurge and go for a new trailerable houseboat, especially considering that the financing and loan rates are very competitive.


Regards, Ken
Dallas, Tx




Reply - Answer
Well Ken, congratulations on your decision to get into houseboating, especially with a trailerable model. They have plenty of advantages, and traveling is one of the major ones.

All of the choices that you mentioned, whether you should buy new, used, or build your own houseboat are all viable options.

Building your own trailerable houseboat?

When it comes to building your own small houseboat, you have to really evaluate your skill level, space, time, and the time frame to which you would like to start boating.

You can have a look at some of the following article to see if building a boat is for you.

The advantages of Small Houseboats

Building Plans for Trailerable Houseboats

Buy a New Trailerable Houseboat?

When it comes to new houseboats, there are some compelling reasons, depending on your financial budget, and future plans. You may find the article on the advantages of a new houseboats of interest and enlightening.

Buying a Used Trailerable Houseboat?

When it comes to the boat market, there is always plenty of movement amongst the used house boats, and there is many good deals to be had.

You could have a look at our used houseboats for sale page, and see if there's a bot for you.

If you're looking for good deal, or a limited budget for a house boat, have a look and try the houseboat auctions section to see what is available.

The following articles will be of interest to you:

FAQ Questions about Small Trailerable Houseboats

Readers share their Trailerable Houseboat experiences




Lastly, hopefully some of our readers will share and post comments about their experiences about buying or building small trailerable houseboats. Feel free to use the "Click here to post comments." link found near the bottom of this page.


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