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Houseboat INSIDER - the March 2016 highlights
March 27, 2016
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Now that spring has arrived (not warm yet in all areas), the majority of you are likely starting to envision getting the boat in order for launching (with friends & family). You all know that safety is always one of my primary concerns, so be sure to check all the critical items like:

Items on the CRITICAL Spring Checklist:

  • check all the expiry dates on your fire extinguishers (shake them also).
  • test all the smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, and put in new batteries.
  • spring is time to test the working functionality of all your bilge pumps.
  • check the (distilled) water levels in your starting & house batteries.
  • review the contents and dates of all the items in your first aid kit.
  • you know life jackets save lives, so make sure you have all of them.

  • Before going for the "first ride" of the year:

    Before everyone gets on board and you go for that "first ride" of the year, you want to check things like the VHF radio, anchor & anchor rode, GPS/chartplotter, horns, nav lights, dock lines, heating & cooling system, bilge pumps, ac/dc electrical system, plumbing system, ac/dc electrical system, water heater, generator, fenders, the head, the quality of the fuel, and lastly the whole steering & propulsion system.

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    This Months Submitted Posts & Articles

    Every month we highlight some of the best reader submitted articles to showcase various houseboat related topics. Click a link to start reading.

    * We bought a boat a year ago, here's an update after our 1st year.

    * We swapped out our toilet for a composting toilet, and we love it.

    * How can we stop the rocking from the waves, or boats driving by?




    * 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 searching the classified ads, 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, classified ads, and houseboat rentals. We hope you find the links useful, and do enjoy the website, IAN.





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