Houseboating has a different meaning for everyone, and it's great to see and read about it, especially through the eyes and from another boaters perspective. Here are some of this months favorite articles.
We'll be gathering some of the excellent posts each month, and we'll share them here for everyone to enjoy. We have chosen a few below, from the many post and comments that we receive:
* Electrical distribution panels on houseboats, by an unknown author.
* End of season houseboat shrink wrap tips, by Suzanne & Armin.
* A true houseboat love story about Sharon, by Roger in Florida.
* Protect houseboats from damage by mice, rodents, by Tim in Iowa.
* Should I swap my houseboat diesels for outboards, by Scott in Florida.
* Tips and ways to improve your work office and houseboat, by Ian.
If you have a story, tip, or article to share, you can post it here.
* This Months Topics & Articles *
Another very busy month, with plenty of great articles to choose from.
Houseboat Outboard Motors - remove replace diesel engines with outboards?
Looking at houseboats with outboard motors, should I remove or replace the diesel engines with twin outboards. I'm glad I found this site, it was
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Houseboat Damage - any repellents to protect of Mice, Rats, Mouse, Rodents
When it comes to houseboat damage protection, is there any repellents to protect from mice, rats, mouse, or rodents on boats? I was curious if anyone
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Houseboat Electrical Power Distribution - circuit breaker panels on house boats
When it comes to houseboat electrical power distribution, there's a big AC/DC circuit breaker panel on our Sumerset houseboat. This year we purchased
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Identify an Old Houseboat - is there identification numbers on older house boats?
Looking at an older houseboat, and I can't find any identification numbers to help me identify the manufacturer or builder. I recently saw a derelict
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Houseboat Carports - any winter outdoor tents, carport, gazebo, or canopy for boat storage?
There's houseboat carports, like outdoor tents, gazebo, or a winter canopy that could be useful for boat storage. I found a 20ft x 40ft plastic party
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With Sharon - a true houseboat life story, and the love for boats
Here's a true story about a man's wonderful houseboat life with Sharon, his life partner. The following was witten by a man who was born in Canada.
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Houseboat Mooring - looking for moorage for house boats in BC ?
When it comes to houseboat moorings, or for moorage for house boats, we're presently living in a 60ft Three Buoys houseboat in BC (British Columbia)
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Houseboat Hull ID Number History - is it a River Queen or a Drifter Craft boat?
When it comes to a houseboat hull ID number history, we wonder if it's a River Queen or a Drifter Craft boat? Was the RiverQueen made by Drifter
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Houseboats For Sale - US citizens buying a houseboat in Canada?
When it comes to looking at houseboats for sale, is a US citizen capable of buying a houseboat in Canada? What I mean is, can a US citizen buy a
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Houseboat Shrink Wrap - the end of another boating season for some.
The shrink wrap is on the houseboat, and it marks the end of another boating season. As another season is ending.... we are in dry dock, and our
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Houseboat Bimini Tops - picking the right canvas bimini's for house boats?
Looking at houseboat bimini tops, and how to plan or pick the right bimini's for the railings of house boats? We have a 35' Catamaran Cruiser SE -
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Houseboat Holidays Australia - Murray River houseboats
When it comes to houseboat holidays in Australia, you have to look at Murray River houseboats, as the northern winter season brings the southern
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Replacement Houseboat Propellors - what size and where to get a prop?
When looking at replacement houseboat propellors, we're wondering what size and where to get a prop for my Carlcraft? I'm in the midst of fixing up
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Houseboat Storage Locations - store small house boats indoor or outdoor.
When it comes to finding houseboat storage locations, you can often store small house boats either indoors or outdoors. However there frequently is
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Winter Houseboats - can a house boat freeze in the water, or in frozen lakes?
Looking at winter houseboats, can a house boat freeze or stay in the water in a cold frozen lake during the winter months? I have a 37 ft steel River
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Houseboat Office Tips - email Internet Faxing - can you receive a fax, or send faxes from house boats?
When it comes to your houseboat office, many people are still faxing documents nowadays, and they can receive a fax, or even send faxes from their
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Houseboat Software Tool - free room and space planner helps visualize remodeling house boats
There's a free houseboat software tool, like a virtual room and space planner, that can help you visualize, organize, and get the right sizes and
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Houseboat Tank Replacement - a fresh, grey, or septic black water tank leaks.
We just bought our houseboat, a Three Buoys Sunseeker, only to find out that we have a leak in the holding tank. We did the food coloring test and we
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Houseboat Monthly Budget Binder - track monthly expenses and activities
My office tip is to create a houseboat monthly budget binder, and use it to track monthly expenses and activities. So basically my office tip is to
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Houseboat Chemicals - paint removal from fiberglass surfaces on house boats
When it comes to houseboat chemicals for paint removal from fiberglass, what can I try? I tried to remove an old painted name on the side of my
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The END for now, see you next edition.
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