A different type of design

On first glance, you will notice that the style of the Houseboats is different than that of other boats with staterooms. Cabin Cruisers, flybridges, convertibles, and yachts, tend to have a more secluded means of addressing the sleeping arrangements. With houseboats, the design is larger. Some boats allow for multiple level design, simulating the layout of a two-story apartment. Other houseboats are a single level.

Due to the weight of the vessel (as they can get quite heavy from the furnishings and the materials used throughout the houseboat), the hull is wide and flat. If the hull were to be designed with the Vee hull common to yachts and other larger vessels, the probability or rolling would be substantial. Consequently, as the weight and the hull are not intended for speed, the motor configurations on the Houseboats for sale will be more oriented to functionality rather than maximizing HP.

Customizations

Perhaps the greatest difference between the houseboats for sale and the yachts for sale can be found in the method in which customizations are addressed. With yachts, mega yachts, and luxury series vessels, the buyers begin with a base model and builds up the packaging and features to suit his or her purpose. With the houseboat, there may be some brands which have the base model. Yet, other companies address the design and the fabrication in the same method that a drafter and the architect would the drafting and construction of a land-based house.

Because the houseboats can vary from the more ship or yacht aesthetics of the more barge or artistically fabricated home, there are very few limitations on design.

Common Houseboat Brands for Sale

Houseboats have become remarkably popular in recent years as more people turn to more sustainable means of living and traveling. The options available for these vessels are numerous and utilize more full-size furnishings as opposed to the compact style on smaller cabin cruisers.

• Adventure Craft
• Blue Water
• Burns Craft
• Cruise a Home
• Emerald Bay
• Gibson Boats
• Funtime
• MetroShip
• Patio Cruisers
• Play Craft
• Orca Houseboats
• Sailabration
• Sharpe
• Sunseeker
• Sun Tracker
• Sunstar Houseboats
• Sumerset Houseboats
• Thoroughbred Houseboats
• Travelwave
• Twin Anchors Houseboats
• Waterway

Due to the renewed interest in houseboats, the market and price have increased drastically. Potential buyers can expect to pay anywhere from $260,000 to $100,000+ for new houseboats. Options are however available on the pre-owned market to make the purchase price an option for boaters on practically any budget. Trust Vessel Vendor for all your houseboat buying and selling needs.

Considerations

Consideration should be given to docking your houseboat. While most marinas will accommodate this type of vessel, there may be a few which limit the duration in which a person can stay. Since the houseboat provides a mobile residence, consideration should also be given to things such as mail delivery and your taxable address. For any questions regarding docking, tags, and regulations, please contact the county in which the boat will primarily be operating in. Additionally, you may wish to contact the FWC for regulations and stipulations regarding fishing from your houseboat and other operations allowed.

Looking for Houseboats for Sale?

Vessel Vendor has become known throughout the Florida area as the top site for those looking to buy and sell boats of any style. We maintain many houseboats for sale on our site along with any other craft avid boaters seek. With us, listers enjoy an easy platform for posting their vessels for sale and receive a higher ROI as we charge minimal listing fees to clients.

We not only work to maintain the largest inventory of available boats for sale, but give our users the ability to expand their knowledge of the industry through a network of educational resources such as boat brand reviews and information regarding differing styles of boats.

Vessel Vendor has worked diligently to become the leading online resource for boaters throughout Florida and surrounding areas. We take great pride in offering both buyers and sellers an experience and browse available models. We invite you to take some time and enjoy the experience that is Vessel Vendor so have fun and Happy Boating.

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