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Discussion in ' Boat Design ' started by ldmills , Aug 20, Log in or Sign up. Boat Design Net. I'm planning to build a light weight cabin on a 28' pontoon deck this winter. I would appreciate any experience you'd care to share, and any advice you can offer: IRV builder, a am an experienced nd have resources available to me, such as roof and wall construction materials, including fiberglass composites for walls, windows, tanks, bedding, etc.

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No wonder lots of pontoon boat owners have started customizing their vessels, using all sorts of DIY tricks and aftermarket kits to install a sleeping cabin. Or they are looking for an upgrade and getting to know which are the best pontoon boats with cabin for their next purchase. Pontoon boats with built-in cabins are sold straight from the manufacturer. And although they might set you back by a few or a lot extra, these ultra-sophisticated pontoons push the envelope on comfort and relaxation for an almost resort-like experience. This foot pontoon clocks in a weight of 6, lbs and sleeps up to four people comfortably. The interiors are nothing short of sophisticated, featuring everything from a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable sleeping quarters, to a private toilet and bath, and even a convertible dining area that turns into extra sleeping space. The boat features three different energy sources that bring power to all of the amenities it has inside. These include green power sourced from solar panels installed directly on the roof , electric, and propane.

Pontoon boat houseboat

Make Godfrey Pontoon. Model Custom Houseboat. Seller built this houseboat during first covid winter. He added brand new 24 ft pontoons under her. He used industrial materials so it is insulated and built to last. Everything is in working order and it is good to go. Always, stored inside and winterized and well taken care of.

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You will be happier with a four stroke, big prop motor of 20 or 30 HP. I rigged mine with controls in the cabin, so the boat could be run in bad, or cold weather. AN Airstream with the heavy chassis and rolling gear removed would weigh far less than you might home build. Download It Now. Houseboat Loans. Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. That's exactly what I was looking to do. I did it on mine, in a small area, which I reinforced to carry weight, which worked well, but it really makes the boat unstable, even with 2 people up there, probably not enought to capsize it, but still not much fun. I used an old Evinrude 15hp, 2stroke to power it, with a high thrust propeller, which gave me about 6kts in calm water. Normal cruising speed was about 4.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Although a pontoon boat can be really cool to own, sometimes people might tend to get bored of it and want something new, but within a budget. Thus, although buying a new boat might seem a little too expensive, choosing to convert your pontoon boat to a houseboat might be a good alternative.

When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. No, create an account now. Normal cruising speed was about 4. That's exactly what I was looking to do. Replies: 14 Views: 1, You need to paint some flames somewhere. Medium sized Pontoon Boats range from ft and are better equipped for sleeping, cooking, and living aboard. Thank you very much William. Your circumstances or experience may be different. Houseboat Loans.