Hellothis is for the sale of a beautiful houseboat currently located on dry dock having placed there for her three yearly maintenance and small repairs. Those works are now finished and the boat is ready for sale . The after maintenance tests are performed by the mechanic Robert two weeks ago.No major accidents or hull bending incidents are reported by previous owner, none occurred during my time with her either.Boat owners would agree one of the burdens of big boat ownership is the need for three yearly maintenance because it required the boat to be taken off the water. With this one this will not be a concern for next three years because it is just finished and it is already on dry dock ready to transport and lower into water where ever desired. In addition to the routine part replacements in this case the mechanic inspected and installed new carburetor kits to the both engines for better performance. The batteries in the engine and generator rooms are relatively new and they are maintained regularlyThe generator has not been started on this year. It is still in winterized state. It always started and functioned well immediately in the past. Operation of the boat is very easy especially with the fore and aft thrusters made of 80 lbs thrust troller motors controlled by wireless and wire from the wheelhouseGeneral appearance : The boat will require washing and cleaning. this being rather hard at the dry dock where it is now, it is postponed . Presumably the new owner will put his / her decals and want rest superstructure repainted.The interior is in good shape. Everything works well in the kitchen and in the restroom . The shower is a little narrow but one gets used to it. The interior walls and furnishing is in good shape . All the lights and air-conditioning systems are working . The beds are comfortableI don't have a floor plan but the pictures are fair in representation. The main cabin is with the wheel house on the front right. This extends to the back in a large living and passenger lounge. The Galley is on the right , the air conditioner unit is above at the ceiling. A sliding door leads to the first bedroom with two bunks. Across from the bunks is the restroom and shower. From there going towards the aft of the boat there is another sliding hatch, this would take the guest to the state room with a queen bed ( originally for now the bed is removed for sake of comfortable chairs to make an Aft Lounge .) .. A glass sliding door takes one to the aft deck also with some easy chairs and fishing seats. On the right ( starboard ) side there is an aluminum stair leading to the upper deck.( sunning deck ) and at the front of this the Fly bridge is noted. The fly bridge has normally wheel and engine controls and some skippers after they are cleared off the harbor and boaters traffic is reasonably safe, conn their boat from here. I never felt comfortable to do that, therefore I have no experience with the Fly Bridge experience . The major part of the table chairs and a large gas grill is on the fore deck .. Most skippers like to see his passengers there in the front and around him while conning his / her boat at the wheel .Selling conditions and variations: The boat is currently on the dry dock for maintenance and all fees for lift and transport is paid. That may be the time to own her in the cheapest because it is ready for dry dock testing and transport to any water. Thanks for looking in and good luck to you
Stardust- Dream Cruiser Cruiser
Price:
$47,000
Boat location:
Benton, Illinois, United States
Ships to:
United States
Year:
1985
Make:
Model:
Cruiser
Type:
Houseboat
Hull Material:
Aluminum
Trailer:
Not Included
Use:
Fresh Water
Engine Type:
Twin Inboard/Outboard
Primary Fuel Type:
Gas
For Sale By:
Private Seller
Fuel Capacity:
76 - 100 Gallons
Length:
54.0 feet
Beam:
14.0 feet
Raiting:
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