| Are you considering owning a House boat? Are you | | | | provide the space of a full hull or barge but it does |
| looking to buy one or build a custom house boat | | | | beat all the other boats in the area of speed. With |
| yourself? Just what type of style are you looking | | | | it's V-shaped hull it makes for easy maneuvering |
| for? Do you plan on living permanently in your boat? | | | | through those tough waves at high speeds. |
| These are just few questions to ask yourself when | | | | These are just a few designs to consider. Another |
| considering the addition of a house boat into your life. | | | | factor that should be assessed is the type of engine |
| With today's market there is a huge variety of | | | | you'll be running on your boat. Gasoline engines are |
| different house boat designs to choose from. It | | | | probably the best way to go since diesel isn't always |
| would be wise to get a feel for all the different | | | | available at all marinas. Diesel also tends to be quite |
| designs available today. | | | | more expensive, Fuel does become quite an expense |
| Here are a few house boat designs to considero | | | | after a while so be sure you've got yourself a |
| Towable - This type of design is best for someone | | | | descent fuel efficient engine. |
| who has a means to tow it. They can easily be put | | | | Budget is another factor in your purchase of a house |
| on a trailer making lake hopping simple. If you like to | | | | boat. If you've got money to spare and want the |
| get away for the weekend and explore different | | | | instant gratification go ahead and buy your boat. On |
| bodies of water. This type may be for you.o Floating | | | | the other hand if you are looking to save money and |
| Home - These boats are less expensive than other | | | | desire the look and feel of a custom job you could |
| types and keep things simple. Imagine a small home | | | | very well build the boat yourself. If you're a handy |
| floating on the water. With this type you can include | | | | person this could be the project of a life time and |
| all the aspects of your home life out at sea.o Full hull | | | | you'll save a fortune by doing it yourself. |
| - These are being seen more and more in North | | | | I built my own floating home style house boat 2 |
| America. Due their wide design they have become | | | | years ago. I'm very pleased with my decision to build |
| quite popular as they are very sturdy and structurally | | | | it myself. It took a lot of dedication on my part and I |
| intact.o Barge - A very common style of house boat | | | | did have to hire some helping hands to do the really |
| to be seen these days. Barges provide a lot of room | | | | complicated stuff here and there. But in the end I |
| for the passengers and can be compared to the | | | | had I a custom job that I even designed myself, |
| floating home style in regards to the way it moves | | | | that's right I designed the entire boat myself! I now |
| through the water.o Planing - Planing boats may not | | | | enjoy living out on the water on a regular basis. |