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Topic Title: Wanted to buy - Houseboat 40-44 ft
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Created On: 06/28/2012 06:29:27 PM
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 06/28/2012 06:29:27 PM
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stp012
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Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a houseboat in this size range. I'd really like to find a 42 or 44' Gibson with the Classic layout, late 90's - early 2000's. There are a ton of them out there I know, but here's the kicker - I have to have IO's, not V Drives. We boat in very shallow water with lots of sandbars. Our current boat has V Drives and it's a pain to anchor in the shallow water without dragging the props through the sand.

I like the Gibson in this size range because it has two separate sleeping areas so we can give our two kids their own quarters. And the boat isn't huge so it should be somewhat easy to handle. I've looked at the Holiday Mansions but unless you're lucky enough to find one with the aft cabin there's only one sleeping area.

I'm located in MA but am willing to travel to view the right boat, and can arrange transportation within 1,000 miles of 01090.

Lemme know if you have or have seen anything that fits this criteria.

Thanks,
Steve
 06/29/2012 09:19:47 AM
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jtalberts
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I love that flooring in your boat. Is it actual wood laminate?
 06/29/2012 02:41:22 PM
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42gibson
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yes, it was a good grade hickory with no underlayment. we'll most likely put it in the new one.we got it at menards.

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1991 gibson 44 executive
454's
norwich,ohio
docked on the good ole ohio river in marietta

Edited: 06/29/2012 at 09:08:07 PM by 42gibson
 06/30/2012 04:44:59 PM
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Forkliftking
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1983 Gibson Houseboat 44ft.
Twin 350 Mercruiser
2 Bedroom
1 1/2 Bath
Twin Roof Air Condition
Galley Down
Can be seen at Kentucky Dam Marina, Pier 2
Call (270) 559-3192 or 559-6324 I saw this on vci.com
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