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Finishing a boat to make a cruising houseboat
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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Finishing a boat to make a cruising houseboat
On 20 May 2007 02:50:22 -0700, Doly wrote stuff
and I replied: 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: 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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Finishing a boat to make a cruising houseboat
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 "Doly" wrote in message oups.com... 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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