03/18/2009 01:20:11 PM
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abergriff
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I was researching houseboats and I have the following question:
If I am limited to 40 feet or less, what model would offer the most
private sleeping areas for guest. It seems that all the boats I see
in this size range are limited to guest sleeping 5 feet away from
the main bedroom on a converted kitchen table. The exception has
been the three buoys which seems to have a penthouse that would
seem to work. Anything else out there?
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03/18/2009 01:22:39 PM
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BananaTom
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Gibson, Holiday Mansion, Harbor Master all have the forward stateroom, and the the aft stateroom.
One below at the front, and one on the main level in the rear.
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Banana Tom
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03/18/2009 01:51:35 PM
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abergriff
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I was hoping to have all sleeping areas on the 1'st floor or a 2nd
level (not below)
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03/18/2009 04:56:22 PM
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stmbtwle
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If they won't sleep in the Master Suite (with me) they get the cuddy.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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03/19/2009 10:00:50 PM
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FranticallyRelaxing
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Not sure what or how many boat brands, but the only boats I can think of with same-level berths would be bunk models, which are usually built as rentals or shared-ownership boats (best I can tell). Our boat appears to be a single level, but the monohull provides us with a full basement, and that's where the guest berths are. In our bedroom --err, stateroom (  ) our bed is on a riser, which is what provides the headroom for one of the lower berth's...
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 1988 SkipperLiner 53x14 1995 Tracker Party Cruiser 32 *for sale* 2003 Chaparral 260 SSI 2000 Allegro Bus 40' DP
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03/20/2009 05:51:26 AM
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klandersnitrox
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I would recommend the Gibson's
They are very nice, well constructed boats.
You could also look at the pontoon style's depending on where you live like the catamaran Cruiser
Catamaran Cruiser
or the Myyacht
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Nitrox 2005 16x68 Summerset Houseboat Lake Lanier, Ga
Edited: 03/20/2009 at 05:51:55 AM by klandersnitrox
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03/20/2009 07:07:42 AM
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Pirate
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You will have to go with the cuddy unless you wish the table or hideabed in the pilot house for a 40 fter. Some very few have bunks in passagway aft.
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The pirate
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03/21/2009 07:37:00 AM
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CaptMark
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Keep in mind, this is not a 2200 square foot vacation cabin. It's a boat. So with a lot of guests it will be cramped. Not everyone will have a private berth.
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Mark
1979 Crest
Brookville Lake, IN
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03/24/2009 03:23:48 PM
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klandersnitrox
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Yep,
First house boat we had guests all the time...
Second one is ours... 
Guest in small spaces dont always mix
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Nitrox 2005 16x68 Summerset Houseboat Lake Lanier, Ga
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03/24/2009 04:53:11 PM
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Robertipa
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I think that the gibson sport series has everything on one level but dont quote me on that.
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1989 Gibson Standard 44
Osage Beach MO
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03/24/2009 05:41:23 PM
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Amelia
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"Guest in small spaces dont always mix"
LOL! That's why our guest space will have a (lumpy?) futon and not much privacy. Actually, it's because there were only so many square feet, and we chose not to invest them in guest quarters that may or may not get much use, but anybody who chooses to come along with us will have to be flexible and not too fancy. And not in much of a hurry.
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Amelia
Edenton, NC
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03/31/2009 06:45:35 PM
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n36511
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Well, if you want to get technical, the Gibson standard actually has the guest staterooms and the master all on the same level. The helm in the Gibson is raised and the 2 double beds are below it. I love ours and have guest on it all the time. We have slept 8 on our 44 standard on a rainy weekend and everyone still kept their cool. Also, on our 44 there is a full bathroom near the master and a half bathroom up with the two double bed cuddy...... guest feel more comfortable when they have their own little private space for stuff like that.
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03/31/2009 10:26:26 PM
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grammyto4
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We have a saying on our dock - "Houseboat parties 50 - sleeps 2!" Unless you're talking about our kids, of course!
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04/01/2009 05:36:13 AM
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stmbtwle
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I like that one Grammyto4!!
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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