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Do you love houseboats? We love them too.

Who doesn't LOVE houseboats, as they have everything you need in a boat. They're spacious, filled with amenities, and great for entertaining family & friends. Once you get on a house boat, you'll want to spend the weekend, the whole summer, or want to actually live full-time on one.

So many BOAT STYLES to love?

They manufacture some boat models for SLOWLY CRUISING through the lakes & rivers, and they build some models that can GO FAST ENOUGH to haul water-skiers behind your boat. They also build a STATIONARY style if you want to 'stay in one spot' and simply enjoy the marina waterfront environment.

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An awesome video by Julie (who hosts the show at www.boaters.tv) where she provides an informative summary presenting the Who, What, Where, and Why people love houseboats so much.


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About the AUTHOR and the website

houseboat credentials Ian Morton BaHB ebook
I'm IAN the editor & owner of the site, and after spending a lifetime around houseboats they're still my favorite boats. I'm very lucky as I've rented, built, bought, driven, repaired, and actually live on one.



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Do you love houseboats?
We love them too.

Who doesn't LOVE houseboats, as they have everything you need in a boat. They're spacious, filled with amenities, and great for entertaining family & friends. Once you get on a house boat, you'll want to spend the weekend, the whole summer, or want to actually live full-time on one.

So many BOAT STYLES to love

Favorite houseboat builders & manufacturers


Different boats for DIFFERENT tasks

They manufacture models for SLOWLY CRUISING through the lakes & rivers, and they build some models that can GO FAST ENOUGH to haul water-skiers behind your boat. They build STATIONARY models if you prefer to 'stay in one spot' and simply enjoy the marina waterfront environment.


Check out our POPULAR pages below

HB Buying Guide
Living on a Boat
Free Classifieds
New Houseboats 		HB Manufacturers
Boat Build Plans
Forum Community
Rental Vacations
Liquidation Store
Parts/Accessories
Trailerable Boats
What's New / Blog 		Pontoon H-Boats
Marine Insurance
Transport/Movers
Loans & Finance



You can also SEARCH our 1393 pages

This website was created for the new, curious, beginner, and experienced boaters. You'll find over 1,393 pages of unbiased real-life tips, FAQ, guides, and articles covering everything from A to Z.




A great VIDEO all about houseboating

An awesome video by Julie (who hosts the show at www.boaters.tv) where she provides an informative summary presenting the Who, What, Where, and Why people love houseboats so much.


Julie's got a CRUSH on Houseboats


About the AUTHOR and the website

houseboat credentials Ian Morton BaHB ebook
I'm IAN the editor & owner of the site, and after spending a lifetime around houseboats they're still my favorite boats. I'm very lucky as I've rented, built, bought, driven, repaired, and actually live on one.


Latest NEWS as of

New & Used Houseboat Manufacturers



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How to Buy a Houseboat ebook

How to BUY the Best Boat


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It's the fastest & easiest way to find the perfect boat and 'not get taken' while in the process. Learn the tips & strategies to save a bundle, and potentially avoid a financial disaster.

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