Saturday, April 2, 2011

These Homes Will Really Float Your Boat

Image: House boat on Lake Union in Seattle (© Benjamin Benschneider)  
Houseboat living offers the comforts of home without a lawn to mow & with the best water access

Houseboat havens

There are many ways to live on the water, including living in sailboats, yachts, cabin cruisers, houseboats and more conventional-looking homes built on floats.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association's Discover Boating website says that a vessel qualifies as a residence under tax rules if it has basic living accommodations that include a place to sleep (berth), a toilet (head) and a place to cook (galley).
Here's a look at modern and traditional houseboats, as well as where they reside.
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Houseboat havens (© Wayne Roach)   
Boat as second home (© Stardust Cruisers)  
 
Tight quarters (© Stardust Cruisers)  
All aboard (© Stardust Cruisers)  
Rooftop access (© Benjamin Benschneider, all rights reserved)  


News Source: MSN





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