What should I do after building my houseboat?

After your boat build is approved the next thing to do if find or build your hull. Some people will build their own houseboat hull but I would recommend buying a pontoon or barge hull to make your build far easier. After your base is bought or built you will want to begin the designing process for your boat.

Which is easier to build a houseboat or buy?

Buying a houseboat is far easier and much less time consuming. You can often buy a used houseboat that needs some work for around the same price as you can build your own. Obviously if you buy a used houseboat you will have to put in some time and money to get it up to your standards but it is far less work than building a houseboat from scratch.

Is there a houseboat with a steel hull?

We just bought a 1975 SumerSet Houseboat with a Steel Hull. The house boat was all redone inside, but the previous owner said it’s been about 10 years since they had steel hull checked. Thanks for any info, Spike. You can advertise here for pennies a day!

Can a houseboat be used as a floating house?

“Sometimes people can get a bit of a shock, especially in winter, when they realise it’s not just a floating house. So we advise that you should only move aboard if you really love the lifestyle.”

Is there a houseboat converted to a house?

If so, we have found the perfect home to satisfy your love for all things nautical. We came across this 1988 Owens cabin cruiser that has been converted into a house — on land! Located in Kingston, Tennessee, it has one bedroom, one bathroom and a pretty awesome exterior.

What do you need to go solar on a houseboat?

The last thing that you need to take your houseboat solar is an inverter. An inverter is what takes the current from your solar panels (DC) and changes it into usable electricity for your normal devices (AC). There are some items on board a boat that can run off of DC current but most everything that you encounter uses AC current.

Do you need a generator for a houseboat?

If you are planning on living aboard your houseboat or are just looking to save money on fuel by not running your generator as often or at all then solar is a great way to produce the power that you need for your houseboat.