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Houseboat INSIDER - the August 2020 highlights
August 27, 2020
Hello

Hi It's Linda, wife of Ian, the creator of the website all-about-houseboats.com.

I hope wherever you are reading this you and your family are staying safe.

This month's insider tip is on how you could "upgrade" your current boat, VERSUS selling it and buying another one.

Selling your current boat and purchasing another boat can cost a small fortune, so let's look at some of the popular upgrade/improvement options.

This month we are also adding a new section to the newsletter. Each month we will be featuring a perfect spot to live the Houseboat life. Our first spotlight location is Sausalito, California.

We have been getting great reviews about our new ebook

How to Live on a Houseboat is now available.

It truly was a labor of love that Ian was passionate about completing.

He wanted to share what houseboat living is really like and why it was so important to him and what you need to do if you want to do it right.

Let's get going and dive into this month's newsletter right away.

Linda




PAGE TOPICS:
1. Your Tip of the Month 2. New to Houseboating? 3. Popular Website Pages 4. Living the Houseboat Life in Sausalito California
This Month's insider tip is on how you could "upgrade" your current boat, VERSUS selling it and buying another one. Selling your current boat and purchasing another boat can cost a small fortune, so let's look at some of the popular upgrade/improvement options.

Some Popular Upgrade Options for a Houseboat

* Fiberglass Products: water slides, flybridges, party tops, grills & bars.

* Tow your Dinghy, PWC, Day Boat, Pontoon, Jet-Ski with your own boat.

* Solar Power: generate your own clean, silent power with solar panels.

* PWC Rails: jet ski lift and sea-doo rails on your boat's swim platform.

* Bow & Stern Thrusters: easily control your boat's docking like a pro.

* Pump-Out Adapter: new design eliminates the hassle of pumping out.





Here's Some Amazing Reader Submitted Articles…

We're very fortunate to have received some great articles posted by our visitors and readers. Have a look at the links below:

* Can I take a houseboat on the ICW, or on the Great Loop?

* Marinas: What does it cost for a houseboat dock or slip?

* Buying a Boat: Tips to read before buying your houseboat.

* Which is better, a marine refrigerator or a propane fridge?



Living the Houseboat Life in Sausalito California

This month we highlight the spot that inspired a popular song and is a favorite to house boaters from near and far :

* Sausalito California


* New to Houseboating? Start Here. *

Statistics show that not all the Houseboat Insider subscribers actually own a houseboat. Many of our new readers may be looking to buy a houseboat, and others may be or may be looking to buy a new boat, or may be wanting to transport a boat, or looking to finance a boat, or looking for a great vacation rental deal?

Here's some other important links to tips and information on buying a boat, transporting a boat, building a houseboat, insurance for houseboats, marine surveys, and houseboat rentals.


Here are the Most Popular Links Below:

* Our "how to buy" a houseboat section.

* Our buying a new houseboat section.

* Our houseboat insurance section.

* Our houseboat loans section.

* Our houseboat transport section.

* Our houseboat rental specials page.

* Our wind and solar power section.

We hope you find the links useful, and do enjoy the website, Linda.



* The Latest Recent Articles: *



Fiberglass Houseboat Flybridges - fly bridges, slides, bars, arches, hard tops

Fiberglass Houseboat Flybridges - accessories like fly bridges, slides, bars, arches, hard tops

Continue reading "Fiberglass Houseboat Flybridges - fly bridges, slides, bars, arches, hard tops"



New Pontoon Houseboats For Sale - build a custom pontoon house boat

New Pontoon Houseboats For Sale - luxury made pontoon house boat

Continue reading "New Pontoon Houseboats For Sale - build a custom pontoon house boat"


Waste Pump-Out Adapters for Houseboats, there is a better way!

Is there a better way to do pump-outs with your houseboat?

Continue reading "Waste Pump-Out Adapters for Houseboats, there is a better way"



A NEW or USED houseboat, which house boats are best to buy?

a New or Used Houseboat, which is the best house boats to buy and why make a smart decision.

Continue reading "a New or Used Houseboat, which House Boats are Best to Buy?"


See Trailerable Houseboats with details, photos, tips and FAQs

View Trailerable Houseboats, with Tips, FAQs, Used, For Sale, and Survey

Continue reading "See Trailerable Houseboats with details, photos, tips and FAQs"


The Houseboat Parts and Accessories, the House Boat Reviews and Buyers Guide

Houseboat Parts and Accessories with Information, Reviews and a Buyers Guide to help with your next House Boat Parts & Accessories purchases.

Continue reading "The Houseboat Parts and Accessories, the House Boat Reviews and Buyers Guide "


Yes, with House Boat Plans, you can Build your Own Houseboat!

House Boat Plans so you Build your Own Houseboat, Plans for free with Tips and Ideas

Continue reading "Yes, with House Boat Plans, you can Build your Own Houseboat!"


Floating Home Houseboat Cottages - the new affordable house boats

Floating Home Houseboat Cottages - these new house boats are affordable

Continue reading "Floating Home Houseboat Cottages - the new affordable houseboats"


Tow your Toys, PWC, Dinghy etc... with your houseboat

What better than being able to tow your toys, dinghy, pwc, etc... while doing it safely, and without all the hassle

Continue reading "Tow your Toys, PWC, Dinghy easily with a houseboat"


Houseboat Insurance Specialists - marine house boat insurance quotes

If you're looking for a houseboat insurance specialist, it doesn't get any better than these people. They truly understand the in's and out's of houseboat

Continue reading "Houseboat Insurance Specialists - marine house boat insurance quotes"


House Boat Loan Tips and the Basics to help get Approved Quickly.

Tips for House Boat Loan Approval, Sources, Types, Refinance, and Credit Reporting.

Continue reading "House Boat Loan Tips and the Basics to help get Approved Quickly."


Houseboat Surveyors - tips on getting a proper marine survey

When it comes to buying a house boat, you surely want to get a qualified marine surveyor to complete an inspection and survey

Continue reading "Houseboat Survey - how to find a marine surveyor"


Houseboat Transport - get a quote, and safely move your house boat

Houseboat Transport - quote your moving job and move your house boat properly

Continue reading "Houseboat Transport - get a quote, and safely move your house boat "


New Houseboats For Sale - don't miss the boat, you can buy or pre-order now

With todays new technology, new houseboats are built to amazing new standards that are light years ahead.

Continue reading "New Houseboats For Sale - build custom luxury house boats here"


Houseboat pwc rails, jet ski lift, dual sea-doo's on your boat's swim platform

Great solution for houseboat pwc rails, jet ski lift, dual sea-doo's on your boat's swim platform

Continue reading "Houseboat pwc rails, jet ski lift, dual sea-doo's on your boat's swim platform "


Solar Panels for Houseboat Power - use solar energy, less generator fuel

Install Solar Panels for Houseboat Power - use sun solar energy, less generator usage

Continue reading "Solar Panels for Houseboat Power - use solar energy, less generator fuel "


DIY Bow Stern Houseboat Thrusters - low cost, easy to install, no haul out

Bow Stern Houseboat Thrusters - DIY easy to install, low cost, no haul out

Continue reading "DIY Bow Stern Houseboat Thrusters - low cost, easy to install, no haul out"





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