• It's Magic, It's Ezy

    May 31, 2016
    Product
    If you’re plagued with stress cracks in your houseboat’s gelcoat or fiberglass, you can quickly and easily repair them with MagicEzy Hairline Fix.
  • Happy Memorial Day!

    May 30, 2016
    May we all take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served our country and gave their very lives in that service.
  • Behind The Thoroughbred Name

    May 27, 2016
    Feature
    In 1996, Rod Parrish rounded up local craftsmen to create one of Kentucky’s best-built custom houseboats. Their first build rolled off the assembly line a year later and Thoroughbred Houseboats was born.
  • West Marine's Memorial Day Super Sale!

    Web Exclusive May 26, 2016
    News
    Thinking of grabbing a few more spare lifejackets to have onboard your houseboat this summer? Now’s the time!
  • Be Safe This Memorial Weekend!

    Web Exclusive May 25, 2016
    Chances are good that each and every one of us is planning on heading to the nearest lake to enjoy an extra free day the right way—on the water. Just remember to play it safe this weekend.
  • The Shieldsman, Take Two

    Web Exclusive May 25, 2016
    BBC News put together a neat video spotlight showing viewers around the Shieldsman, a former passenger ferry that Caroline Drake converted into her own personal houseboat.
  • Top Ten Boating Snacks!

    May 24, 2016
    What’s your favorite snack while you’re out on the water?
  • Get To Know Majestic Yachts

    May 20, 2016
    Feature
    Throughout its almost 16 years, Majestic Yachts has continued to build some of the finest houseboats, river yachts, trailerable houseboats, floating cottages and many other marine-related vessels out on the water.
  • What’s in a Boat Name?

    Web Exclusive May 19, 2016
    News
    BoatUS has put together a list of over 9,000 boat names from across the country over the last 20 years, and recently released its 2016 list of Top Ten Boat Names.
  • Star Light, Star Bright

    Web Exclusive May 19, 2016
    Product
    You’ve probably seen LED lights all over different boats while out cruising the lake, but don’t forget they’re an option for your houseboat!
  • European Houseboat Getaways

    Web Exclusive May 18, 2016
    There are plenty of houseboat hotels all across Europe designed to offer visitors excellent opportunities for visiting everything from historical hotspots to quiet countryside.
  • In Need Of A Quiet Retreat?

    Web Exclusive May 17, 2016
    Marina
    If you want a change of pace at a quiet, lesser-known lake, check out Lake Roosevelt at Kettle Falls, Wash.
  • Crawdad Fishing Debunked

    May 17, 2016
    Product
    One of the world’s most famous lures—the Storm Wiggle Wart—has combined its fabled, side-to-side crayfish action with four new ultra-realistic craw colors...
  • Get To Know Twin Anchors Marine

    May 13, 2016
    Feature
    Twin Anchors Marine is gaining more traction than ever and it has been owned and operated by the same family since 1977.
  • West Marine Launches Waterlife Station On Pandora Radio

    Web Exclusive May 13, 2016
    News
    If you’re one of those houseboaters who loves listening to music while you cruise, fish, paddle, sunbath, relax, or grill up dinner, then you’ll appreciate this news.
  • On Guard!

    May 12, 2016
    Product
    If you've got top deck furniture or runabout vinyl to take care of, check out Star brite for protective products that will make the job much easier.
  • Make No Mistake

    May 12, 2016
    Dan Armitage
    Across much of North America, if you can’t catch a fish in May, you’re just not trying.
  • Fresh Spring Snacks And Appetizers

    Web Exclusive May 11, 2016
    Here are some delicious favorites on AllRecipes.com for feeding a hungry houseboat crowd with some spring zest.
  • Beat The Heat

    May 10, 2016
    Product
    If you’re looking for a way to keep cool onboard as summer heat approaches, the new FCF Platinum Self-Contained Air Conditioning Series is a great choice.
  • A Closer Look At Stardust

    May 06, 2016
    Feature
    Stardust proudly maintains its position of still being the oldest continually-operating houseboat company in the United States as it welcomed its first year of being a part of Trifecta Ventures.
  • Five Fun Gifts To Kick-Start Summer

    Web Exclusive May 06, 2016
    Product
    Spring into summer with some cool gift ideas! These fun and unique products will make greeting the season a blast for you and your fellow houseboaters.
  • Meet This One-Of-A-Kind Superyacht

    Web Exclusive May 05, 2016
    News
    According to RenewableEnergyContracts.com, Russian designer Maxim Zhivov is putting together a one-of-a-kind superyacht that includes everything from solar panels to a garden.
  • Fire Breaks Out On Houseboat In Oakland, CA

    Web Exclusive May 04, 2016
    News
    Fire crews were able to face down the blaze that had started on a houseboat at a dock in the Oakland Estuary, Calif., according to abc7 News.
  • Did You Know?

    May 03, 2016
    Fun seaworthy facts about things that happened in the month of May
  • Houseboating In Michigan

    May 03, 2016
    Marina
    You probably haven’t run into many houseboating options in Michigan, but Windjammer Marina on the famous Inland Waterway has got you covered.