That's right! It's just boils down to basic human nature. Once a family has experienced the joyous times that can only be had on a houseboat, owning a houseboat and having those types of times more often is supremely desirable.

Besides being classified as a second home for tax purposes (check with your CPA), they can truly provide more benefits and versatility than owning a condo at the beach or cabin in the mountains.

The fact is that every trip on your houseboat is unique, satisfying and fun. Virtually every one of these trips will be easily remembered at a later date for many years to come particularly if you stimulate and enhance your memory with pictures you take during each voyage.

We can tell you from experience that virtually no man-made thrill on earth compares with turning the key in the lock of the door of your very own houseboat except perhaps turning your ignition key(s), starting your engine(s), untying the dock lines and heading out for your next adventure at your favorite pristine cove or postcard beautiful beach.

We can also tell you the "conversion" rate to ownership is also high for non houseboat owners who visit houseboat owning friends on their houseboats. Usually just a trip or two visiting houseboat owning friends will have the non owners in the market for a houseboat. Owning your own houseboat can make such great sense that the most popular comment we hear is, "Why didn't we buy one sooner"?

Reminder: Be sure to share your vacation experience with us by taking our vacation survey. We would love to learn about your houseboat vacation firsthand!

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