Finishing a boat to make a cruising houseboat

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Doly - 20 May 2007 10:50 GMT

I'm interested in acquiring a cruising houseboat. Recently I came
across what looks like a good opportunity:

DE GROUT 36 Shotblasted, empty shell, faired and painted. Windows and
deck hatches fitted. Davits, ladder and diving platform. All ready to
be fitted out. Year: 2000.

My question is: realistically, how much could it cost to finish it and
turn it into a cruising houseboat (in the UK)? I'd just like a rough
estimation to get an idea if it's worth looking further or not.

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OldNick - 20 May 2007 14:56 GMT

DIY or get it done? To what level? etc etc.

>I'm interested in acquiring a cruising houseboat. Recently I came
>across what looks like a good opportunity:
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>turn it into a cruising houseboat (in the UK)? I'd just like a rough
>estimation to get an idea if it's worth looking further or not.

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Steve Lusardi - 21 May 2007 20:42 GMT

I do not believe that a boat of 36' is incapable of being a cruising
houseboat, unless it is a cube. My advice would be to list all the amenities
you MUST have on the boat to meet your criteria first. Then using paper
scale cutouts and a matching scale lines plan, see what fits first. As a
rough estimate, you may use the cost of outfitting an empty house of the
same size for a cost estimate, then double it. You would be close then.
Steve

> I'm interested in acquiring a cruising houseboat. Recently I came
> across what looks like a good opportunity:
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> turn it into a cruising houseboat (in the UK)? I'd just like a rough
> estimation to get an idea if it's worth looking further or not.

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Finishing a boat to make a cruising houseboat