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TABLE OF CONTENTS (expanded) 20 Chapters (with 100's of answers) Chapter #1   (page 1-15) HOW TO BUY A HOUSEBOAT IN A SIMPLE PROCESS. - The boat-buying journey, let’s buy that dream boat. - Learn to Buy the Right Boat, the First Time Around. - Congratulations, now let’s separate the two sides. Chapter #2   (page 16-20) WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH YOUR HOUSEBOAT? - Do you want occasional anchoring, or weekend getaways? - Do you want to go long distance travel, or long-term cruising? - Do you intend to do full-time living or want to live-aboard? - Are you single, a couple, a small family, or a large group? Chapter #3   (page 21-40) WHAT STYLE OF HOUSEBOAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR? - Do you want a fast, slower, trailerable, or stationary boat? - Do you prefer a pontoon style, or a full-hull houseboat? - What size houseboat should you buy to satisfy your needs? With visual diagrams & photos Chapter #4   (page 41-50) WHAT TYPE OF ENGINE, DRIVETRAIN, OPTIONS, ETC…? - Should you buy a single engine or twin engine, diesel or gas? - What are the differences between inboards, I/O’s, outboards? Chapter #5   (page 51-54) DO YOU BUY A NEW, USED, OR TIMESHARE RENTAL? - Let's look at the pros/cons of new vs used vs timeshare. - Do you prefer having a warranty vs more maintenance? - Newer houseboat versus upgrading an older houseboat. - Compare newer vs older boat equipment and technology. Chapter #6   (page 55-62) THERE’S FASTER & SLOWER BOATS, WHICH ONE? - The pros & cons of displacement versus planing hulls. - Let's look at size, speed, time, distance, mpg, and mph. Buy a boat, and 'NOT get taken' Chapter #7   (page 63-69) DECISIONS, TO BUY ALUMINUM, FIBERGLASS, ETC…? - Aluminum houseboats, a look at the pros and cons. - Fiberglass houseboats, a look at the pros and cons. - Should you consider buying a wood or steel boat? - Salt water, do you buy an aluminum or fiberglass boat? Chapter #8   (page 70-72) BUYING A BOAT LOCALLY, VERSUS FURTHER AWAY? - Calculating the boat acquisition costs of close versus far. - Tips for pre-viewing a potential boat from a distance. - A pre-visit checklist to help inspect and evaluate boats. Chapter #9   (page 73-77) HOW OLD OF A HOUSEBOAT DO YOU BUY? - A look at neglected boats, vs upgrades or buying newer? - Analysis of your personal skills versus hired help. - Requirements of insurance, financing, and marinas. Dozens of money saving tips $ Chapter #10   (page 78-79) WHAT’S YOUR HOUSEBOAT BUDGET? - How to estimate & calculate your houseboat budget. - What are the one-time and on-going expenses? - What about the marina and winter storage expenses? - An overview of an operating & maintenance budget. Chapter #11   (page 80-89) OPTIONS & EQUIPMENT YOU MAY WANT? - Extra options like thrusters, generator, solar, propane, etc? - Bonus – Pre-Visit checklist to organize your searches Chapter #12   (page 90-95) HOW TO FINANCE OR PAY FOR A HOUSEBOAT? - How old of a houseboat can you get financing for? - Overview of interest rates and monthly payments. - Tips and sources to go about financing a houseboat. - Will you need a marine survey to finance a boat? - Do houseboats qualify for income tax deductibility? Save months research & work Chapter #13   (page 96-99) WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTING A HOUSEBOAT? - Moving a boat locally, across states, or is it navigable? - The transport heights, widths, permits and escorts. - Transport preparation tips for the road or water. Chapter #14   (page 100-103) SHOULD YOU GET A MARINE SURVEY, AND WHY? - Surveys for purchasing, selling, financing and insurance. - Knowing the condition, value and recommendations. - What are the general prices for a marine survey? - Where can I find a marine surveyor, or more information? - Should a marine mechanic do a mechanical inspection? Chapter #15   (page 104-107) WHAT ABOUT INSURING A HOUSEBOAT? - What are the costs involved in insuring a boat? - Can I insure an older steel or wooden houseboat? - Where are some sources for insuring houseboats? - What about winterizing and storing for the winters? Family will LOVE a great boat Chapter #16   (page 108-111) HOW TO PICK A MARINA AND DOCK SLIP? - What marina services should you look for? - Choosing between various dock slips? - What about covered and uncovered slips? Chapter #17   (page 112-114) WHERE TO FIND HOUSEBOATS FOR SALE? * We show you places you never thought to look. * How to find the best deals for houseboats for sale. Chapter #18   (page 115-117) THE DIFFERENCES OF WHO YOU'RE DEALING WITH? - How to interact with the Marina Salesperson - How to interact with the Boat Dealer - How to interact with the Houseboat Factory - How to interact with the Private Seller - How are you going to deal/negotiate with them? I'll share lifetime of experience Chapter #19   (page 118-129) THE CHOOSING, VISITING, AND BUYING OF A BOAT? - Pre-visit checklist to organize and evaluate. - The actual visit and pre-inspection stage. - Time for the offer to purchase. - The negotiation and counter-offers. - The sea-trial, how she runs and rides. - The marine survey and the surveyor results. - The time for financing and loan options. - Time to confirm an insurance policy. - Getting the houseboat to your home port? - Close the deal, the paperwork involved. - Taxes, licensing, registration, documentation? Chapter #20   (page 130-135) HOUSEBOAT RESOURCES, LINKS, and BONUS FORM - Where to find more e-Books & Videos - Links to various boating courses - Links for used houseboat-pricing guides. - Bonus: includes an Offer to Purchase form Grab the 2 free bonus ebooks below before they're all GONE

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