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HVAC sucks in minnows

My fresh water intake for HVAC unit sucks in minnows clogging the strainer and shutting down unit. How can I stop this

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Identify My House Boat

I have a 1966 River Queen by River Cruise Inc in Muscle Shoals AL. I’m trying to get information on the company and the boat. All I have is a Data Plate

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Houseboat for sale in Key West with leasehold slip rights

Waterfront PARADISE LUXURY LIVING in Key West that doesn't cost millions! A boat slip in the coveted Garrison Bight Marina with an approx 1,800 sq feet

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Used Houseboat financing

Does anyone have info on a good lender to finance a houseboat renovation. My wife and I have a 2006 70ft houseboat that we have gutted and are planning

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Closed cooling system

I just bought a 1986 Hilbourn with 2 Mercruisers. How can I tell if it has a closed cooling system?

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What type of Fluid goes inside Steel Pontoons?

I am refurbishing a 1979 Masterfab. I have been told to use water soluble oil inside the pontoons, but can not get a clear answer if it needs to be linseed

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Breaker Panel

Any idea where a breaker panel would be on a 1979 Kayot?

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Town House

Can you put a town house on pontoons and 4 big poles on each corner ,there in the ground concrete .All flood town should look at this. Thank mate.

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Holiday mansion houseboat for sale

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1379340869259433/

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Sundance houseboat

Hello fellow houseboat lovers I just purchase a 1984 Sundance houseboat. The house had only two owners and in great shape, I’m attempting to find a

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Documentation

Good afternoon. I want to buy a houseboat made by FANTASY YACHTS. Year of construction 2009. For registration in Russia, I need documentation on the vessel.

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THE GREAT LOOP

What is the best model of Holiday Mansion houseboat to use on the Loop and why?

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Fresh water hook up. Myacht

My myacht fresh water holding was disconnected and I want to replumb it. Don’t know where to connect it to. Need pics of connection to the tanks.

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WINDOW TREATMENT

WHAT TYPE OF WINDOW TREATMENT IS BEST FOR HOUSEBOATS ON A LAKE?

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Houseboat doors

Help! We are looking for a new or used aluminum (or wood) sliding door to fit a 65 high x a min/max wide-opening 30/60 with entering sliding tracks. Our

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ISO: HOUSEBOAT RENTAL IN MAINE SUMMER 2022

Hello! I am moving to Maine and am looking to rent a houseboat for 3+months starting at the end of May or beginning of June 2022. Any ideas?

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Drop ceiling repair

Hi, I had a leak in the roof and I have some damaged ceiling panels, wondering how to replace them

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1978 sumerset houseboat 14 x 58

Richard Bradford tailoredpool@gmail.com 4707461545 I am looking for a owners manual 14 by 58 Somerset houseboat

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Breaker Box

Does anyone know where I can get a breaker box for a 1996 Twin Anchors houseboat?

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Fun Country Houseboats?

These seem much more inexpensive as opposed to other houseboat mfgs., however I dont see many of them on the water? Is anyone experienced with these? If

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Can I add a hot tub to the top deck?

I'm looking at a 1999 Sumerset houseboat 18' X 96'. How do I know if I can put a hot tub on the top deck and if so, what size and where to put it? Thanks!

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Houseboat History

Would there be any interest in the history of houseboating? My dad, James Cron and longtime friend Frank Koplin started building Drifters and Stardust

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Desire to rent a houseboat 1 year before purchase

I live near Lake Travis and would like to rent and live-aboard for a year before purchase. I have not been able to find any accommodations like this.

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houseboat heating

Hi, I just bought a houseboat (concrete bottom) that has central heating system on gas. However, the houseboat is now in a place that doesn't have a gas

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Plumbing a black water holding tank

I have a 1999 sharp Houseboat that has two heads. It appears that the holding tanks for the black water were never used for black water. Instead they were

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Vac-u-flush to MSD 1

Currently have a Vac-u-flush system that I can not change the Y-valve position. Looking for a source for an Electro Scan, or Purasan Ex to repace current

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Info needed - 1992 66ft Riverchase Cruiser

I am just starting to think about buying a houseboat. I found this one for sale, but have not been able to find any real information on the manufacturer

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Accessible houseboats - where can they be purchased?

Looking to lease, rent, or buy an accessible houseboat. I am paralyzed and want to enjoy a houseboat or live on one. Where do I look?

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Price question

I’m thinking of buying a2016 sunstar home cruiser 42ft in really nice condition. Could anyone give me a rough idea of price?

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Canvas party top replacement

Has anybody seen the canvas replacement tops for houseboat. They are metal or composite panels. I am looking for information to get my canvas replaced

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Can any one tell me what make this is

So I purchased this the end of last summer boat motor and trailer for 1200. the motor was frozen up. so I started with that. rebuilt it over the winter.

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1979 Kayot 42 ft. Houseboat

Bought this little gem, late August last year and just lived with her vintage(old) charm. But, would like to make some upgrades such as bathroom vanity.

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our Houseboat 4 Heroes project

We are a non-profit, Veteran owned and Veteran operated team rebuilding this old River Queen to be able to take Veterans, Firefighters, LEO's and their

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Maximum H.P. 2003 24 ft Pontoon

I have a 2003 play time pontoon can anyone tell me the maximum horsepower rating allowed on that boat

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Is Pex piping safe to store drinking water underneath our houseboat?

Hi, We are trying to find a solution to drinking water storage on our houseboat. We do not have deck space to fit a tank, and would like to investigate

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2001 Sumerset Colorado

How can we remove the spa from the top of our houseboat? It is hardwired and we would like to remove it and open up the space on top of the boat.

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Exterior Wall Repair,Repaint

My mother recently purchased a houseboat that has peeling and cracking on the exterior. We assume it’s a fibreglass siding but don’t know how to tell and

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1966 River Queen Houseboat Project

'66 River Queen 38'

We have had our 1966 steel-hulled 38' River Queen delivered. The plywood cabin and roof has suffered major damage but that will get rebuilt come Spring,

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1986 CHRIS CRAFT AQUA HOUSE

George Campbell campbellgeorgec@gmail.com

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Tips for fixing leaky houseboat windows

Hi my wife and I purchased a 1977 Gibson 36' HB over the summer. We, and the boat, are on a lake in CO. Boat is in pretty good shape but we want to start

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