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| 05/04/13
Celebrating the 4th at the Blues Festival
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Sitting on the top deck in a hot tub while watching the spectacular fireworks over the Willamette River may be the best seat in the house. Your could argue that there is no better way to enjoy the 4th of July and the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Ore., than on a houseboat.
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| 04/25/13
Restoring a 1972 Kingscraft
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After spending eight years crafting the boat that is his home, Terry Cyphers can't quite come up with a name that fits his unique and totally customized 55-foot Kingscraft that showcases his talents as a self-employed remodeling contractor.
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| 04/19/13
Remodel Fever
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She wants a new floor plan. He wants more power. They both love this houseboat and want to keep it, but with major changes. Few words are scarier than “remodel” because Groene’s Law dictates that it will take twice as long and cost twice as much as you think....
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| 04/11/13
When Severance Pay is a Good Thing
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It can be a little overwhelming to walk into your office first thing Monday morning and see a nice little envelope clearly labeled Severance Pay lying on your desk. You can imagine the relief that comes with realizing it’s a CD containing pictures of a beautifully remodeled houseboat instead of a pink...
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| 04/11/13
Making the Right Choice
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One beautiful spring day we put on our leathers and headed out on the motorcycle. It was a scenic ride from our home in Cabot, to Freeport, Pa., a small town on the Allegheny River about 30 minutes away. I guess you could say we were headed “over the river and through the woods.” ...
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| 04/11/13
Only On Lake Powell
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I challenge you to think of something better than houseboating for a week on Lake Powell. Impossible, right? Even if you regularly houseboat in other places around the country, you need to experience Lake Powell. ...
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| 04/01/13
Girl’s Weekend Trip
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When thinking of the perfect getaway for 13 women, all looking for fun, spending the weekend on a houseboat may not immediately spring to mind. Well, maybe for you it would, since you are a Houseboat magazine reader. But in general, some women might suggest a weekend at a spa or shopping on Rodeo Drive....
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| 03/19/13
Cruising With Shotgun Red
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I don’t want to come across as one of those guys, but through my boating connections I’ve been able to meet a lot of great people. But there is one particular encounter that was a little different than the others. I had the privilege of houseboating with an unusual character known as Shotgun Red. What...
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| 03/04/13
Let's keep houseboating safe!
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Houseboats are safe, but are you educated on what makes them safe? Here at Houseboat magazine, we're dedicated to making sure not only that everyone has a great time on their houseboats, but that everyone gets home safely, too. To that end, we've compiled these tips to help your time on the water be...
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| 02/15/13
Getting Your Lover to Love...Houseboating
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Statics prove sharing hobbies with your spouse is a key factor in having a successful marriage. The more you’re able to do together as a couple, the happier you’ll both generally be. But in marriage, as in life, there are always compromises....
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