Adjusting To Living On A Houseboat

The Lake itself is immense, so immense that it rarely feels crowded. The lake is warm both above and below the surface and fish are plentiful, with species that range from Largemouth Bass to Black Crappie to Gar. So cast a line over the side of the boat and catch the evening's dinner. And be sure to take your goggles and fins because the water is wonderful for a swim.

During the several days we were there I had the opportunity to observe this friend of mine, the one who owned it all. When we got to Lake Powell the buy a used boat wouldn't start. The batteries were dead. So my friend had to make a number of phone calls to get the right people there to take care of the problem.



It seems that folks cannot take second mortgages as easy due to real estate calamity. Yacht sales companies complain that they have cut prices and staff to adjust to the fewer sales stating some boats are selling at 1998 prices now and expect a further drop. Perhaps if you have the money, it is time to invest in that boat of your dreams now or in the near future.

For example, ask the rental service if you can bring house pets or children on board. If there is a handicap in your group, ask whether there are available handicap facilities for him/her. You may also want to know about certain age limits or maximum number of people allowed on the boat.

We exchanged email addresses and wrote back and forth several times that evening. Then we talked on the phone a couple times and exchanged photographs. And then we met at a boathouse halfway between where he lived and I lived.

When you buy a boat cover for your boat, ensure that the material is quite sturdy, so that it will not rip or get torn in turbulent weather conditions. It should have stretchable straps that will keep the boat inside with it. The buckle part of the metal should not touch the surface of the boat, otherwise it may cause scratch marks on the boat that will affect its finish. The pontoon boat cover should not bloat much, otherwise it may get ripped. However, both trailer able and non-trailer able cover are a good option to protect your boat. It only depends on whether you are using it or keeping it parked.

I know it all sounds a lot, but your own checks, the lift out of the water and the engineers report can all be done in a day. If you are going to live aboard you want to know that you have a safe boat that is not going to cost you a lot of money in the short term.