In the spirit of the message we’re about to share, we suggest all the dive-in-the-lake-fish-swim-romp-the-outdoors types sit up in their seats and pay close attention.

When you travel by houseboat, does someone on shore always know where you are?

If you want to see something cool, check out the recently introduced M-16 by Onyx. No, not the James Bond secret intelligence agency, but it might as well have come from their labs...

This promises to be a gripping read, especially if you’re into houseboating and the criminal justice system.

Finding pet-friendly marinas is like a rousing dance of the Hokey Pokey—some marinas are all in, some are all out, and a few are half-way there.

If you love houseboating, you have to love water. When it comes to the interior of your houseboat, playing off that beachy motif can be...

Recently on our Houseboat forum page, a member was wondering what boat walkthrough questions to ask when you're eyeing a houseboat you're thinking about buying.

Stay safe with Schmitt & Ongaro Marine’s popular Deluxe Stainless Steel Shorty Single and Dual Trumpet horns.

A good hose is hard to find, but it doesn’t have to be anymore.

You could make a strong case for why every houseboat on the water should have the Marine 600 First Aid Kit.

This 75- by 20-foot houseboat is from its new Elite Series and includes a design protected hull and an all-aluminum (no wood) wall structure for the exterior.

Can cooking is one of the most convenient (and delicious) systems available for those tight on space.

We’ve got some awesome news! Judges from Boating Writers International announced the winners of the 2015 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards.

IBEX is going to see a lot of exciting innovations starting today through Thursday, including Webasto Thermo & Comfort’s FCF Platinum air-conditioning series with important design improvements.

If you’re in need of a houseboating wardrobe face-lift, check out a few highlights from West Marine with sales up to 70% off.

Getting your children to wear life jackets just got a little easier with the release of the two new designs from Water Buddies.

We gave the Arashi Wake Crank a try and because you can fish fast or slow with it, the Wake Crank really is a great option for those active bass in shallow water.

It’s always important to read before signing your name (or before clicking a box that says you agree with the terms). For houseboat liveaboards, it’s even more important because so many legalities come under state law.

Filling up your water tanks? You might want to check out Swan Products and their line of RV/marine hoses.

The Daily Gazette reported yet another conversion to the houseboating life when Austene Van, a Twin Cities, Minn. actress/director/choreographer, took on a 1971 houseboat in need of some TLC.

If you’re out on the glittery water of Lake Cour d’Alene, Idaho, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for The Buoy.

Happy Labor Day from the team at Houseboat magazine! We hope you enjoy your holiday!

If you have ever spent a sleepless night making sure your anchor is holding or faced the same dilemma during a storm, you understand the importance of the right ground tackle.

This naturally protected harbor has a lot of good things going on.

With Labor Day weekend kicking off in just two days, Shuswap Lake in British Columbia, Canada is facing the busiest time for houseboating. But CBC News reports that this year the water level is very low,

Labor Day is just around the corner! If you're planning on kicking back onboard your own houseboat or a weekend rental, here are a few recipes to try out that will round out the holiday perfectly.