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While choosing to stay on a houseboat is without a doubt the best decision you can possibly make if you are in search of free living, your new-found freedom does not mean that you become immune crime.
The new Houseboat Rental & Marina Guide has two components: a fully-searchable online database and a digital flipbook inserted into each digital issue of Houseboat magazine.
If you find yourself drifting away from the mainstream concrete and anchored houses that line streets in rows, a boat may be an attractive option to you. However, buying a houseboat is rather different to purchasing a home.
It might be hot now, but this is the best time of year to prepare your houseboat for winter.
The idea of a pontoon boat functioning as a houseboat might sound a bit far-fetched, but Scott Cronk has found a way to make it work with the Heidi-Ho, a houseboat he designed and built himself.
Le Boat has released its new 2020 brochure. To mark the launch, the company is offering savings up to 25 percent off on 2020 cruises booked before Sept 2, 2019.
With a goal to live on the boat full time with their two young sons, Jamie and Anthony put their heart and extreme design style into every little detail of the one-of-a-kind houseboat.
Whether moving into another boat or taking a break from ownership, the selling phase is the perfect time to list with Boatsetter.
GPS receivers and other digital technologies transformed marine navigation, but they're no substitute for a compass, especially when there's no power. The HF-743 Helmsman Flush Mount CombiDial has all the superior build quality and features Ritchie Naviga
Raritan Engineering's top-quality Sani/Flex Odor Shield is renowned as one of the most durable and flexible sanitation hoses available, and now its warranty against odor permeation has been extended to an impressive 10 years.
BullFrog Sunscreen offers the perfect products for active houseboaters. All of their sunscreens are fast absorbing, PABA-free, oil-free and non-greasy.
The Groove Vest combines the enjoyment of listening to music with the safety of an impact vest and was created by riders for riders.
Whether below the waterline or undercarriage, Fix15 delivers massive holding strength. FixTech's founding product, it's a high-quality, single-component adhesive sealant that bonds underwater and is paintable.
CamBoat™ from Glomex Marine Antennas is a cost-effective measure to help prevent break-ins on your houseboat and provide valuable information to recover stolen property should the worst happen.
SmartPlug Systems recommends simple practices to keep components functioning at peak performance and the current flowing.
Available in the US exclusively from Raritan Engineering, Tru-Design's new Aquavalve® is engineered and manufactured for long-lasting durability and reliability in tough marine applications
Boat covers, cushions, and patio umbrellas are all outdoor fabrics that require a modest amount of care to maintain their appearance and keep them functioning properly. By following a few simple routines, these fabrics can provide years of service.
Large electric fishing reels typically use DC power, yet finding suitable marine-grade outlets and plugs for electrical connections can be challenging. Not anymore with Hubbell Marine's DC-rated solution for powering rigs.
Oracle Lighting is celebrating its 20th anniversary as one of the market leaders in creating high quality lighting products and innovative LED solutions for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets.
The Naked Flex Mount modular system installs almost anywhere and holds a wide range of devices, whether it's a GPS on the helm, GoPro capturing wakeboard action or tablet.
The Environmental Protection Agency recently waived Clean Air Act provisions and eliminated the three-and-a-half-month blackout period on the sale of E15 (15% ethanol) fuel during the summer months.
The DPA-4 Deck Plate Key from Beckson Marine is a super-convenient multi-tool that makes loosening screw-out, pry-out and twist-out models fast and effortless.
Accon Marine has cut some of the clutter down on boat decks with its 209 Series Lifting Cleats which combine lifting eyes and mooring cleats into a single component.
Anna and Kath live on a narrow boat in London with their two cats.
2019 Special Report on fishing reveals all-time high female and Hispanic participation.
Bob Johndrow’s cookbook Boat Cooking and Entertaining just recently hit the shelves and it’s packed with scrumptious recipes.
Learn about marine fire suppression systems, solar panels, and what to do when your houseboat reaches the end of its life.
Whether you are already an artist, an aspiring one or you are just looking to try something new, sketching your houseboat could be a lovely way to pass the time during the summer evenings.
Ryan Anderson, a specialist in noise control, gives advice on how to keep your houseboat peacefully quiet.
Check out these allergy-busting tips.
When it comes to having your baby on board a houseboat, there are some things to keep in mind before you set sail.
Happy 4th of July from all of us at Houseboat Magazine!