* No boat holds value better than an Aluminum boat. Kings Craft and Marinette are the predominant available brands. Pluckebaum is the best you can buy. more
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* No boat holds value better than an Aluminum boat. Kings Craft and Marinette are the predominant available brands. Pluckebaum is the best you can buy. more
* Boats kept in covered slips age at 1/5th the rate of boats stored outside. more
*Parts availability, especially manifolds, is a problem with the small Volvo built 4 cylinder engines. here
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This is a question that gets asked often. To make the decision you should first try and look at the equipment / options that you "need", then look at the items on the "want" list. This "visit checklist" can help in your search.
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When visiting potential houseboats to buy, most conscientious buyers will be prepared to look everywhere to really see the condition and workings of the boat. Better to do it before placing an offer to purchase, than after the sale has taken place. Look and try everything to see if everything is functioning properly.
Houseboat Living - boat designs for freezing, heating, winter, ice and snow. Not rated yet
When it comes to winter houseboat living, here are some designs for freezing winter, ice, and snow. I've been considering houseboat living for quite a … here
Houseboat Guests and Visitors - Watch the Kids, and the Car or Boat Keys! Not rated yet
When you have guest or visitors on your houseboat, you have to watch the kids and your keys, if not, bad things can happen. This is my new saying, "Friends, … here
It's hard to decide the Top 10 best places to go houseboating, since there's so many beautiful areas and each one has their own charm and beauty. Here is a list of some of the areas, but not the only places to houseboat.
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Since my wife and I love living on our houseboat with our two dogs, we wanted to know who would be interested in adopting a rescue shelter dog for an excellent … here
If you've spent any serious time on a house boat, you most likely have had some hilarious situations, or experienced new better ways of doings things, than this is the time to put your tips or stories on paper ( or keyboard ). more
Buy a boat you can own for the next 10 years so you can get optimum value for your money.
That way, you eliminate hiring professionals’ cost, saving money, and getting to know more about your boat. more
The higher the price of a boat, the more expensive its parts and maintenance costs.