Since the discovery that an entire house can be put on top of a boat and made to float up and down the river in leisure, boatyards have never been the same. Day in and day out, these yards have been trying as much as possible to surpass each other with elegant, sporty or royal deisgns to appeal to a wide range of individuals and boat renting companies.
We take a lot at the big companies in this area and how each differs from the other in small or great terms.
JRW Mfg. (http://www.adventurecraft.com/ ) offers boaters the opportunity to own luxurious yet affordable houseboats. Based in Palmetto, Florida , it has to date produced over 250 houseboats which are distributed through its dealer network.
JRW has the 28.5 foot boat which costs $30,000 .
Their flagship houseboat features two sleeping quarters, four cabin seating areas, a gallery, a head with shower and portable toilet, a fiberglass tri-maran hull, a walk-around deck, two dining areas, a lounge deck with molded chairs and a roomy 6-foot-4 headroom. Buyers have the option of a flybridge with dual steering, an A/C and heating package, an aluminum trailer, navigational equipment, a refrigerator, a generator and a hot-water heater.
Catamaran Cruisers (http://www.catamarancruiser.com/) is another giant in the houseboat building industry.
Located in Columbia, Tennessee it has earned a high reputation for producing user-friendly and low priced crafts.
The company's LiL Hobo trailerable featuring 56 gallons of freshwater storage, gas heater and tinted window and Aqua Cruiser lines are the most popular. Their boats range from 35 feet to 62 feet.
Catamaran boats have fiberglass hulls which enables the craft to lift and effortlessly glide over water. They also have gelcoat fiberglass exteriors and non-skid fiberglass decks and roof.
The company sells about 200 crafts each year.
Destination Yachts (http://destinationyachts.com/) is uniquely headed by Sheldon Graber, a boat building veteran .
Destination yatch has a great product line including houseboats with floor plans of 37x10, 45x14, 53x14 and 60x16.
The company's Destination Q-Series boats come with .125 aluminum twin hulls and exterior decking. The cabin exterior walls are made of fiberglass and all rails are powder coated.
The company is found at Montgomery, IN and has to date sold about 80 houseboats.
Houseboat building is an art of its own. Over the years, companies have included a lot of domestic luxuries into their product line in response to customer demand and partly as part of their own desire to outcompete each other. The trend to come is clear - more and more household utilities shall find their way into houseboats until apart from the engine whining, someone on board will never know he is living in a houseboat.
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1989 REGAL AMBASSADOR 233 24 FT | US $2,999.00 | 30m |
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2006 Sea Swirl Striper 1851 WalkAround 115 hp Yamaha 4 Stroke Trlr 188 hours | US $10,000.00 | 1h 40m |
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Lesney Matchbox 9 Boat and Trailer Nice | US $10.99 | 1h 43m |
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2000 FORMULA 280SS Twin W Bravo 3 drives | US $23,500.00 | 1h 51m |
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230 Old Timey Tear Drop Camper trailer plans More | US $6.95 | 3h 18m |
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SPORT FISHER CABIN CRUISER BOAT PLANS HOW TO WOOD CATAMARAN SAIL CANOE ROW | US $9.95 | 3h 36m |
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SAIL BOAT PLANS SAILING YACHT CATAMARAN WOOD HOW TO PATTERNS SKI HYDROPLANE ROW | US $9.95 | 3h 36m |
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2002 RINKER FIESTA VEE 250 EXPRESS CRUISER | US $24,500.00 | 18h 6m |
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1989 Wellcraft St Tropez 32 ft Cabin Cruiser 08 TRAILER | US $11,500.00 | 19h 49m |
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2004 Formula Boats 330 SS Sun Sport 33 Cruiser Fresh Water Trailer More | US $60,100.00 | 1d 1h 1m |
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Celebrity 31 cruisers Project | US $4,500.00 | 1d 1h 35m |
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2010 Regal 2565 Express Cruiser | US $64,995.00 | 1d 16h 19m |
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2010 Regal 3060 Express Cruiser | US $144,995.00 | 1d 16h 20m |
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2000 Hunter 260 | US $13,500.00 | 1d 17h 52m |
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2005 Formula 34 PC 34Cruiser Fresh WaterTwin MERC 496 MAGSBRAV IIIs 125 HRS | US $85,000.00 | 1d 22h 27m |
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CURT TRAILER HITCH WIRING T CONNECTOR 55567 TOYOTA | US $40.65 | 11d 21h 56m |
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33 foot broadwater cabin crusier | US $1,050.00 | 1d 23h 38m |
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1967 Trojan 42 Used Cabin Cruiser Wood Boat for Sale Oklahoma | US $1,375.00 | 1d 23h 40m |
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2000 Sea Master 2888 Walkaround | US $8,000.00 | 2d 1h 56m |
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1996 Crownline 250CR | US $10,000.00 | 2d 4h 8m |
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Glastron 249 GS Cabin Cruiser sleeps 4 windlass VHF Volvo Penta NO RESERVE | US $7,000.00 | 2d 4h 33m |
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1983 26 Cruisers Incorporated Vee Sport 26 Boat | US $4,700.00 | 2d 17h 35m |
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Crownline 290 Aft Cabin Twin 50 V8 Just 196 HrsA C Solid LOW RESERVE | US $13,099.00 | 3h 24m |
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Wellcraft Excalibur 42 Eagle No Reserve | US $24,500.00 | 3d 4h 27m |
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31 Grampian Classic cutter sailboat trailer available NOT included NO RESERVE | US $3,400.00 | 3d 5h 27m |
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12V 12 LED STRIP WATERPROOF BOAT MARKER CABIN CARAVAN TRAILER UTE LAMP LIGHT | US $1.10 | 3d 11h 40m |
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BOAT PLANS HOW TO BUILD A FISHING BOAT ROWBOAT MORE | US $7.99 | 22d 21h |
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9301 1967 50 Suwanee 47 Kenner Cruiser | US $5,700.00 | 3d 16h 40m |
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12V 6 LED STRIP LAMP BOAT INTERIOR EXTERIOR CABIN LIGHT | US $15.72 | 18d 12h 7m |
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LESNEY NO9 CABIN CRUISER AND TRAILER BOXED ORIGINAL | US $8.58 | 3d 18h 16m |
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2006 Crownline 270CR with GEN and Trailer | US $48,100.00 | 3d 18h 26m |
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1964 coronet cabin cruiser | US $600.00 | 3d 18h 45m |
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1988 CRUISERS YACHTS REALLY NICE POWER BOAT | US $3,550.00 | 3d 20h 57m |
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HUGE COLLECTION BOAT PLANS YACHTS SAILBOATS FISHING A09 | US $7.99 | 22d 17h 22m |
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165 BOAT PLANS CANOE HOUSE BOATS ROWBOATS KAYAKS MORE | US $7.99 | 22d 21h 1m |
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THE BEST BOAT PLAN COLLECTION ROWBOATS FISHING BASS | US $7.99 | 23d 57m |
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OVER A HUNDRED BOAT PLANS ON ONE CD TO CHOOSE FROM | US $7.99 | 22d 17h 21m |
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12V 6 LED STRIP LAMP BOAT WATERPROOF INTERIOR EXTERIOR CABIN BOAT TRAILER LIGHT | US $1.04 | 4d 11h |
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CIGARETTE STYLE 33ft OFFSHORE SPEED BOAT w 2008 TWIN MERCURY XS 300hp OUTBOARDS | US $37,500.00 | 4d 15h 23m |
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Bayliner 2270 Cruiser | US $4,750.00 | 4d 15h 58m |
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Crownline Cabin Cruiser 268 LOA | US $5,000.00 | 4d 18h 3m |
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2003 37 Formula 37PC with custom trailer | US $60,000.00 | 4d 18h 35m |
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DTE LESNEY MATCHBOX 1960S STORE STOCK NO 9 4 CABIN CRUISER BOAT W TRAILER NIOB | US $39.95 | 4d 20h 31m |
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1987 Baja 32 | US $6,800.00 | 4d 21h 28m |
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1987 Formula 242ls | US $2,125.00 | 4d 22h 15m |
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2004 Cruiser Yachts 280CXI Luxury 31 Cruiser Boat Mint Condition 74 Hours | US $51,995.00 | 4d 23h 8m |
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EZ Build SAILBOAT SAIL BOAT CATBOAT CATAMARAN PLANS 6 | US $5.99 | 5d 2h 53m |
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EZ Build 52 HYDROPLANE RUNABOUT CRUISER BOAT PLANS 1S | US $9.99 | 5d 2h 59m |
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EZ Build 59 VINTAGE RETRO BOAT PLANS PROJECTS 36S | US $5.99 | 5d 3h |
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Chevrolet Corvette SHOW CAR NO RESERVE GLASS TOP AIR LEATHER FAIRINGS SPOILER SHOW TROPHIES | US $17,999.00 | 5d 3h 5m |
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BOSTON WHALER 26 OUTRAGE center console BAY CRUISER 2005 mercury VERADO CLEAN | US $52,995.00 | 5d 3h 10m |
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Chris Craft 302 Crowne 215 hrs fuel injected Radar Air NO RESERVE | US $13,100.00 | 5d 3h 25m |
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1988 Sea Ray 23 Seville Cuddy Cabin Runs Great | US $4,250.00 | 5d 3h 40m |
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1986 Sea Ray 25 Fishing Cuddy Cabin Runs Great | US $4,799.00 | 5d 3h 40m |
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1998 Maxum 23 Anniversary Edition EXCELLENT CONDITION RUNS GREAT | US $7,399.00 | 5d 3h 40m |
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1971 21 FOOT PARKA DOUBLE CABIN INBOARD CRUISER RARE UNIQUE PROJECT BOAT | US $1,200.00 | 4d 1h 40m |
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very nice well equiped cruiser with trailer | US $59,000.00 | 5d 5h 39m |
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12V 18 LED WATERPROOF STRIP MARINE TRUCK TRAILER CABIN TRAILER UTE LIGHT LAMP | US $1.04 | 5d 10h 40m |
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2000 PRO LINE 25 WALK | US $19,500.00 | 5d 16h 33m |
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1989 SEA RAY CABIN CRUISER | US $13,500.00 | 5d 17h 41m |
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1999 Macgregor 26X Sailboat Nissan Engine Trailer Ballast Main Sail Cover Clean | US $8,600.00 | 5d 17h 50m |
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FORMULA 28 PC | US $11,700.00 | 6d 1h 22m |
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1994 Maxum 270 SCR Cruiser Runs Fantastic Take a LQQK | US $9,999.99 | 6d 3h 40m |
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Manitou Oasis 24 SHP XPlode | US $28,500.00 | 6d 16h 53m |