Cobia Houseboat

24' 1969 Cobia Houseboat with rebuilt 1983 OMC engine & outdrive.I guess we will be selling the houseboat we were planning on keeping forever. We have owned it for 8 years and love this boat but we can't afford two. We got a good deal on a much larger one and that is what my wife wants. So now I have another boat to build after spending thousands of $$$ and a few years building this one just right. Oh well. Such is life. Runs great, everything works. Fully self contained. The possibilities are endless. Never in salt water. 8' wide by 25' long total, weight is apx. 6500 lbs, 8000 w/trailer. Fiberglass hull & top. No mooring fees. This boat is trailer-able so you can take it anywhere. Could be used as a live aboard. Can be pulled by a 3/4 ton PU. Comes with a wrap around canvas enclosure for the front deck that we have never used. This is just some of what I've done & we spared no expense. Everything is marine grade or of the highest quality. There is so much more but I can't remember everything right now, I'll update as I remember:1969 Cobia Houseboat with all major work done since 2010. I pulled the old V6 out out & replaced it with a fuel efficient later model 1983 4 cylinder 120HP OMC (Chevy-Iron Duke) engine that I rebuilt completely. Horse power was almost the same. It wasn't built to go fast but it does put out a great wake for wake surfing! Engine & outdrive have less than 50 hours since installation. New marine grade carpet on front & back deck a couple months ago.If you would like more pictures or if you would like to go for a test drive please let me know. 2012: Rebuilt 1983 120HP 4cyl OMC that had less than 300 hours to start with: ($4500) Rings, bearings, gaskets, seals, cylinders honed, Head rebuiltNew marine carburetorRblt starterRblt alternatorNew voltage regulatorNew marine electric fuel pump w/oil pressure cut-offNew Mallory electronic ignition-no points to adjustPlugs, wires, hoses, Oil & filters>Reconditioned 1983 OMC 400 outdrive with: New gaskets & seals including transom boot/sealNew water pump assemblyNew shift cableNew lift motor & solenoidsNew gear oil2012: Newer gauge panel and complete new custom wiring harness w/new fuse panels2013: New throttle/shift assembly with new cables ($600)180w solar panel & controller ($500) It runs everything all day & the batteries run things at night. Have never run out of power.2011: 4 marine batteries, 3 for boat, 1 for engine, new battery cables ($500)New electric porta-potty-never used ($300)2013 (2 mo. old): Norcold 12v/110v 3.5cf Marine refrigerator/freezer w/4yr nationwide warranty from West Marine. Marine units are more expensive because they have to be able to operate at up to a 30 degree angle ($1600)New marine grade rubber floor covering ($400)2011: All cushions recovered2012: Kenwood MP3 stereo system w/marine speakers ($300)New LED lights for less power draw / 2-12v fans inside to keep you cool in hot weather.3 new automatic bilge pumps & hoses. ($200)2010: Weber Propane BBQ, propane stove, 10 gal fresh water tank, new sink & faucet, mahogany counter top, new 12v water pump with new hoses & plumbing. ($800)Replaced entire floor & framing, rebuilt both side walls w/new framing & fiberglass panels. ($2000)New custom cut tempered tinted glass & window channel seals in all 4 side windows ($1500)12v water pump on the back deck for rinsing things off w/lake water.Everything runs on 12v, no shore power needed for anything. 8' steel ramp w/hand winch on the back deck for shore access. Back up, drop the ramp and tie it off and you are all set for camping or fishing. Don't have to set up tents ever again. Throw your groceries in the boat and you are off. Fold the table down and set the captains chair on the front deck & a queen size air mattress fits perfectly on the floor or sleep on the top deck. Lots of storage. Great on fuel. Cruises about 10 mph @ 2000 rpm. Maxes out @ 3000rpm. Not a race boat. A real nice cruiser. Very stable tri-hull. No water, fuel or oil leaks. Runs excellent. 20gal stainless steel fuel tank w/new hoses & fill spout. Tank was removed & cleaned. It is not perfect. We used it all the time and really enjoyed this boat. I will never get out what I have in it but the fun we had is priceless. Trailer: New tires & rims from Les Schwab w/less than 500 miles. New heavy duty hubs, bearings, brake drums & electric marine brakes. I extended the tongue 30" for more maneuverability. Set up for 1 person to load/unload boat.