| There are so many benefits to living on a houseboat | | | | of the boat. Along this railing are gates that open to |
| that it has become increasingly popular. They come | | | | allow entry to the dock. Some designs include a |
| big and small, with all kinds of amenities, making them | | | | built-in couch in the forward area with a fiberglass |
| appealing for a wide variety of tastes. There's plenty | | | | overhang to protect you from the elements. Most |
| of space onboard, making it comfortable enough to | | | | houseboats have a spacious aft area with sliding glass |
| feel like a real home. Modern designs include features | | | | doors leading to the houseboat interior. |
| such as breakfast nooks, wet bars, etc. You can get | | | | Houseboats really are convenient set-ups! They're |
| up to 3 staterooms and plenty of privacy with | | | | much like owning a floating apartment. They give you |
| ensuite heads. | | | | a kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living and dining |
| It's common to find upper and lower helm stations on | | | | rooms with a 360 degree view of the water. You |
| most houseboats. What's great about that is when | | | | just can't beat it! |
| the weather is bad, you can maneuver the boat | | | | There are so many options available for houseboat |
| from within the lower station, which is located inside | | | | interiors. Too many to list. What I like best is the |
| the boat, avoiding getting wet. When you pilot from | | | | ability to go north for the summer and south for the |
| the upper station, also called the flybridge, you get a | | | | winter. You never have to put up with a season you |
| terrific view. Out on the bridge deck , you get plenty | | | | don't like! And, you don't have to grow tired of the |
| of room and seating. This area may be covered with | | | | scene outside your window. You simply change it! |
| a bimini tops or be entirely closed-in. Behind the | | | | The houseboat provides a great way of life for |
| flybridge, you'll find a lower deck, or sundeck. This is | | | | many, especially those who are retired and have |
| great for sunning and entertaining. This area is | | | | nothing to tie them down. Who needs a vacation |
| typically enclosed by railing. The lower deck, too, is | | | | away from home? You simply take your home on |
| enclosed by railing that runs all along the outside edge | | | | vacation! |