Yukon Delta houseboat, is this a rare model of house boats?

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Yukon Delta houseboat, is this a rare model of house boats?

by John
(Dallas TX)

Is this boat called a Yukon Delta houseboat?

Is the Yukon Delta houseboat a rare model, since I can't seem to find any? I found this one for sale at www.ablboats.com.

I saw another classified ad for one, but the gentleman doesn't have any pictures of it, so I wonder if this is what he means by a Yukon Delta boat?

Thanks for looking, John.

Reply - Answer
Well John, welcome to the houseboat forums, and yes, this appears to be a Yukon Delta model.

They were a great model for their time, yet they have been out of business for many years.

When you look at these, you can see some of the features are still present in houseboats built today, and I think the owners should try and keep them alive.

Lastly, hopefully some of our readers will share and post comments about their Yukon Delta 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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Info on Yukon Delta houseboats
by: crawdord

We just bought a 29 ft Yukon Delta with a 4 cylinder volvo penta engine. It has a flydeck. The boat was completely stripped on the inside. The man we bought it from gave us the windows and patio door out of it.

We are going to redo it. Does anyone no what the insides design was on these houseboats, and the weight limit also. Thank you for any help you can give us. Crawford

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I love my Yukon Delta houseboat
by: bill howard

I have had my Yukon Delta for around 26 years, and have had very little trouble with the boat, in the winter it's a really warm boat, easy to heat, in the summer it cools easy to, just an all around good family houseboat. It's worth its weight in dollars.

No one knows these houseboats in Arizona except a few
and they will not sale theirs. If you get the chance to buy one go for it, you will not be disappointed.

Bill from Pheonix AR, good sailing.

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Facebook Yukon Delta houseboat restoration project?
by: Anonymous

There does not seem to be any project on facebook as mentioned by F Hueston. Has anyone else been successful in finding this page? I am looking for restoration photos of a 79 Yukon Delta or and other info on this type of boat.

Richard in Vegas

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restored a Yukon houseboat
by: Anonymous

Just restored our 1981, 25 foot Yukon delta houseboat. Have the whole restoration project on my facebook page facebook/fhueston

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My yet unknown Yukon Delta
by: big.manny63@yahoo.com

Hi my names Manuel, I just bought my Yukon Delta, don't know much about it, but can't wait to take it to the river next July. It needs a lot of work, it has been sitting for three years.

There's a lot of wood rot, the hull is ok, the engine needs only a tune-up, and in great condition. I could use all the help I can get tips etc..

GOD BLESS Manuel.

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Just bought a Yukon Delta
by: Mike

I myself just purchased a 77 Yukon Delta houseboat with a 270 Volvo Penta. The previous owner added a flying bridge to this one. I have always been into older things. It is in decent shape, needs work to get it looking good again. But I look forward to the challenge.

I'm a first time owner, and have little to none marine repair experience, but with sites like these I'll be able to accomplish the job.

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1977 Yukon Delta Houseboat
by: Andrew Metcalf

I own a 1977 Yukon Delta houseboat that I bought it in Missouri and this boat can be seen on Lake Of The Ozarks. It has a 4 cylinder Volvo Penta Engine with a 270 Outdrive.

I like this houseboat and I will proably never get rid of it, it is such a unique boat. After reading some comments I know alot more about my houseboat. It's a 26 feet houseboat that I am going to fix up and drive, they ride very good.

Anyone want to see it let me know I have all kinds of pictures of what it looks like right know.

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Very nice boat.
by: randy

My father purchased one in a bank repo in Stocton, CA. I remember pulling this huge 32 foot monster with 69 Buick Electra.

This 1985 houseboat had chevy 350 volvo-penta drive, and we kept it at the Sacramento Delta. Good Memories..

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Yukon Delta houseboat history
by: Greg Phillips

There were Yukons ranging in size from 23 feet to 38
feet. I have 2 in my collection. I sold my 3rd that was 23 feet in length. 25 3/4 and 31 3/4. No I did not make up the 3/4...it is on the black and white brochure pages I have in my collection.

Francis and Bud Mills owned the co. he died in 2002 and the son wanted to restart the company, but nothing came of it.
The last Yukon built, that I know of, was 1992.

If you are interested I have the largest known collection of Yukon Delta sales brochures and instruction sheets. A lot of work went into restoring torn, missing sections, water destroyed and worn areas (3 to make one good brochure), with many hours of work until they are a nicely presented work.

Greg Phillips
myfunboat@yahoo.com

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