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Condensation isses 5 Jan 8:46 AM (3 months ago)

Are there any tricks or products to helping eliminate condensation from windows during the cold months? I know dehumidifiers work, but we are not always

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Hide Away PWC Rails on houseboat 31 Jul 2024 8:00 AM (8 months ago)

Does anyone have any information on PWC rails that can be flipped and hidden when not using. Winches can be removed, etc. We are purchasing a houseboat

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boat nanny remote unit 26 Jul 2024 6:52 AM (8 months ago)

Looking to purchase boat nanny remote unit

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1983 Hilburn Steel Hull Rust Issues 9 Jul 2024 4:28 AM (9 months ago)

I am looking at a 1983 Hilburn houseboat that is re-done but in the hull along the keel there seems to be significant rust. I can pick up half-dollar

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River Queen ID 4 Jul 2024 8:49 AM (9 months ago)

Can anyone help ID this boat by ID number. It is either G473 or 6473 Looks to be a 1964 38. Thank You

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Grey water discharge thru the bottom of a houseboat 4 Jul 2024 8:44 AM (9 months ago)

Hello, my question is about the discharge of grey water, sinks, showers, condensate and dishwasher. On our houseboat all these are hard piped to a vertical

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water seeping from fiberglass keel 31 May 2024 6:54 AM (10 months ago)

I have water seeping out of the keel on my 57ft 1978 carlcraft houseboat found a hair line crack in keel just under the front bulk head. does anybody

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1989 45' Aqua Cruiser decking question. 16 Apr 2024 12:20 PM (last year)

Can anyone tell me the thickness of the plywood decking on a 1989 45' Aqua Cruiser houseboat?

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1985 Somerset Luxary Houseboat 14x62 3 Feb 2024 7:00 AM (last year)

Am Daniel Miller, dsupplysgt@aol.com. Am looking for houseboat manual. I brought me a 1985 Somerset Luxury Houseboat last fall. I need to readied up

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Destination Yachts Dual Water Heaters 3 Feb 2024 6:52 AM (last year)

We just purchased a 2015 Destination Yachts houseboat ad love it. It shows on the controls that there are 2 water heaters...one for fresh water and another

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Question, fluid holding tanks capacities 3 Jan 2024 5:53 AM (last year)

I just acquired a 71 kingscraft 44 houseboat What I am seeking is the capacities in gallons for the fresh water holding tank, the grey water tank and the

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Custom Houseboats built in Virginia 21 Aug 2023 6:12 AM (last year)

I am new to this forum. Just gauging interest and advice. The company that I work for is acquiring Carolina Houseboats and will begin manufacturing these

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1/4 inch steel pontoons worthy or not? 14 Aug 2023 5:28 AM (last year)

I recently discovered a houseboat frame with folding porches and 42 inch x 36 feet 1/4 inch steel pontoons.It is very well made and very heavy it will

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Sea Houseboat 3 Aug 2023 5:44 AM (last year)

I was wondering if this houseboat would be able to travel through sea. Thanks for reading. https://houseboats.apolloduck.com/boat/de-groot-42-for-sale/71905

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Holiday Royale Manufacturer 20 Jul 2023 4:23 AM (last year)

Does anyone know who was the manufacturer of the houseboat titled Holiday Royale? There’s one at my marina for sale but the seller has no info on manufacture

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Water tank 1979 Kayot 12 Jul 2023 5:24 AM (last year)

Moved boat to a dock with water... but, I am not sure where the tank is actually. Very hard to find info on a boat a boat this old. :)

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hydrolic steering maintenance 3 Jul 2023 4:40 AM (last year)

is anyone knowledgable about how to bleed the teleflex steering on a 1978 Gibson std houseboat(steering on both helm and flybridege)

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Power Steering issue 19 Jun 2023 12:28 PM (last year)

Twin 120 I/O’s in my 1984 Skipperliner 42’ houseboat. Pulls to left at any speed above idle. Ran engines individually with the same results so I believe

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Houseboat with steel frame 13 Jun 2023 5:35 AM (last year)

I'm trying to build a catamaran using plywood pontoon based on glen-l's super huck and build a houseboat using steel framing for the superstructure. It

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Twin 120 I/O’s power steering issue 6 Jun 2023 5:13 AM (last year)

My 1984 42’ Skipperliner with twin 120 I/O’s at any rpm above idle pulls left. Takes excessive effort to bring back to the right. I have run each engine

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Plumbing 30 May 2023 4:46 AM (last year)

Does your washing machine water go to a holding tank or off the side of the boat

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89 Gibson 15 May 2023 5:22 AM (last year)

Fuel pump not pumping fuel unless I blow into the vent hose, back to tank, and I hold thumb over hose. Move thumb, pump stops pulling fuel. Ideas? Vents

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New house boat owner needs information 1 May 2023 8:03 AM (last year)

I just recently purchased a 1990 47 ft harbor Master. It had been sitting for about 10 years in a slip at someone's house. It was completely winterized

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Great Loop 25 Apr 2023 12:14 PM (last year)

I am considering doing the great loop in a 44' Kingscraft. Does anyone have any actual experience with such a trip. Most of the information I've read

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HVAC sucks in minnows 13 Feb 2023 5:40 AM (2 years ago)

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 13 Feb 2023 5:37 AM (2 years ago)

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 30 Jan 2023 5:27 AM (2 years ago)

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 18 Jan 2023 8:36 AM (2 years ago)

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 3 Jan 2023 9:58 AM (2 years ago)

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? 3 Jan 2023 9:56 AM (2 years ago)

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 11 Nov 2022 4:25 AM (2 years ago)

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

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Town House 3 Nov 2022 5:08 AM (2 years ago)

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 29 Aug 2022 3:37 AM (2 years ago)

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

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Sundance houseboat 15 Aug 2022 3:39 AM (2 years ago)

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 14 Jul 2022 5:06 AM (2 years ago)

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 27 Jun 2022 4:35 AM (2 years ago)

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 7 Jun 2022 4:30 AM (2 years ago)

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 12 May 2022 3:35 AM (2 years ago)

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

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Houseboat doors 10 May 2022 4:21 AM (2 years ago)

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 11 Apr 2022 5:02 AM (3 years ago)

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 24 Feb 2022 4:16 AM (3 years ago)

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 31 Jan 2022 3:46 AM (3 years ago)

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

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Breaker Box 20 Jan 2022 5:51 AM (3 years ago)

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

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Fun Country Houseboats? 17 Jan 2022 4:09 AM (3 years ago)

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? 11 Nov 2021 4:50 AM (3 years ago)

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 20 Sep 2021 1:56 AM (3 years ago)

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 13 Sep 2021 2:12 AM (3 years ago)

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 7 Sep 2021 4:13 AM (3 years ago)

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 20 Aug 2021 3:20 AM (3 years ago)

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 21 Jul 2021 5:19 AM (3 years ago)

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 23 Jun 2021 7:57 AM (3 years ago)

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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