jmaul 65 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I think those houseboats are about $1,000 a weekend. They have a hot tub and 4 very small bedrooms (an upper and lower on each side). Jason's old company used to rent 2 for a weekend each summer and have a big party. I'd recommend finding a nice beach to pull up on and chilling there though. The whole getting run over my a cigarette boat thing could ruin your vacation. For $1K I'll go to Havasu and vacation in style..... I know all about the 'cigarette boats'. Seen and heard it many times in my days here 'Down The Shore'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 $1,000 a weekend?!? Actually, I underestimated apparently. http://www.houseboating.org/53-Foot-Deluxe-Houseboat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 $1,000 a weekend?!?Come to Oklahoma. My FIL has a 45' Gibson, 2 bed 2 bath. We also have a 25' Crest pontoon. I maintain it for him, and most of the time I'm the captain. It won't cost you guys $1.00. Just bring those two little cuties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmaul 65 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 GDF, the boat slip is just fine. Especially since you got the RV. Dump stations are only bad if you have the J.O. that feels the need to dump/rinse/dump/rinse/dump/rinse when there's a line of others looking to just dump. The hibachi mickey is AWESOME. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmaul 65 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Come to Oklahoma. My FIL has a 45' Gibson, 2 bed 2 bath. We also have a 25' Crest pontoon. I maintain it for him, and most of the time I'm the captain. It won't cost you guys $1.00. Just bring those two little cuties. Can I come? I got two cuties.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Come to Oklahoma. My FIL has a 45' Gibson, 2 bed 2 bath. We also have a 25' Crest pontoon. I maintain it for him, and most of the time I'm the captain. It won't cost you guys $1.00. Just bring those two little cuties. Funny you mention a Gibson... that's the boat I have my eye on.... I've seen people buy older ones and totally redo the inside. They're pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Can I come? I got two cuties....Of course. The more the merrier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 For $1K I'll go to Havasu and vacation in style..... I know all about the 'cigarette boats'. Seen and heard it many times in my days here 'Down The Shore'. I don't know where that is, but I agree 1K is too much. Shore... you live in Jersey, right? GDF, the boat slip is just fine. Especially since you got the RV. Dump stations are only bad if you have the J.O. that feels the need to dump/rinse/dump/rinse/dump/rinse when there's a line of others looking to just dump. The hibachi mickey is AWESOME. Yes, before we bought our trailer and again before we bought the Class C, we toyed with getting a houseboat. I still want one, but there's a problem or 2. First, I like to go places, and the houseboat is trapped. Second, I can't currently afford a houseboat and an RV, so that settles it. Gas is another huge factor. At some point, I'd also consider a cruiser, but those things are even more expensive than a houseboat. There is a lot of money on Lake Lanier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Funny you mention a Gibson... that's the boat I have my eye on.... I've seen people buy older ones and totally redo the inside. They're pretty cool.IMHO. Gibson makes the best houseboat. Their hulls are far superior than most of those flat bottom boats. Their fiberglass is a lot thicker, and the quality of materials used so much better than those Mobile homes they put on the water. If you ever buy one make sure you get one with dual engines and a fly bridge. Dual engines makes it easy to dock and the fly bridge just makes you look cool driving it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Can I come? I got two cuties....We an rent a 12 passenger van and road trip it out to ray's! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 IMHO. Gibson makes the best houseboat. Their hulls are far superior than most of those flat bottom boats. Their fiberglass is a lot thicker, and the quality of materials used so much better than those Mobile homes they put on the water. If you ever buy one make sure you get one with dual engines and a fly bridge. Dual engines makes it easy to dock and the fly bridge just makes you look cool driving it. Double engines are a must. Did you see what's on those rentals? LOLAnd "look cool"? My husband demands all day BACON, that's a given. We an rent a 12 passenger van and road trip it out to ray's! Wait a second. This was supposed to convince everyone to come to GEORGIA. We'll camp. And use our boat. Ray can bring his too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Double engines are a must. Did you see what's on those rentals? LOLAnd "look cool"? My husband demands all day BACON, that's a given. Wait a second. This was supposed to convince everyone to come to GEORGIA. We'll camp. And use our boat. Ray can bring his too.We will pick up Ray and the family and swing down your way. Nj to OK to GA! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmaul 65 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Of course. The more the merrier. Careful what you say....I may be there with the rest of the fiends. On a personal note. Thank you. This is what FF is all about. Opening up for all. Bless you. I don't know where that is, but I agree 1K is too much. Shore... you live in Jersey, right? Yes, before we bought our trailer and again before we bought the Class C, we toyed with getting a houseboat. I still want one, but there's a problem or 2. First, I like to go places, and the houseboat is trapped. Second, I can't currently afford a houseboat and an RV, so that settles it. Gas is another huge factor. At some point, I'd also consider a cruiser, but those things are even more expensive than a houseboat. There is a lot of money on Lake Lanier. Yo. Dat Rite. Da Jerz Shore. Fuggeddiboutit. I think you have chosen wisely. You're getting the best of all worlds. And Z IS loving it....that's what it's all about....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmaul 65 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 We an rent a 12 passenger van and road trip it out to ray's! We will pick up Ray and the family and swing down your way. Nj to OK to GA! OK, this is getting too complicated. We'll do the 12 pass van to Ray's. I'm good with that. If we go to Lake Lanier and hang with GDF, we're doing the camper. Beckers and family can follow allow with a vehicle and sleep in our camper if she hasn't bought one by then..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yo. Dat Rite. Da Jerz Shore. Fuggeddiboutit.I hope that was painful to type and didn't flow naturally lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Careful what you say....I may be there with the rest of the fiends. I have Ray's address, a surprise GG at his house is possible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Careful what you say....I may be there with the rest of the fiends. On a personal note. Thank you. This is what FF is all about. Opening up for all. Bless you. Yo. Dat Rite. Da Jerz Shore. Fuggeddiboutit. I think you have chosen wisely. You're getting the best of all worlds. And Z IS loving it....that's what it's all about....... I agree; what we're doing now is the best of both, but when I win the lottery... Where at the shore? My family (everyone but me) is from Ventnor or Margate. Sorry if I've asked before. OK, this is getting too complicated. We'll do the 12 pass van to Ray's. I'm good with that. If we go to Lake Lanier and hang with GDF, we're doing the camper. Beckers and family can follow allow with a vehicle and sleep in our camper if she hasn't bought one by then..... No visiting Ray until after the Lake Lanier GG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Alright, I didn't hit post twice this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmaul 65 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I hope that was painful to type and didn't flow naturally lol painful.....yes....it's not me...just the stigma...sorry. I have Ray's address, a surprise GG at his house is possible I'm in. I agree; what we're doing now is the best of both, but when I win the lottery... Where at the shore? My family (everyone but me) is from Ventnor or Margate. Sorry if I've asked before. No visiting Ray until after the Lake Lanier GG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lottery...we all have those dreams. And, DO NOT LOSE THOSE DREAMS. Holy crap. Born and raised in Margate. I'm in Toms River now. We need to talk. You said it first. GG at Lake Lanier, then free rides and all at Ray's...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I like looking at the houseboats at Defeated Creek. And they have the best of both worlds. They can stay there if they want, but they can also leave and navigate all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The lakes around Nashville can head down the Cumberland to the Ohio River to the Mississippi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live4FW 30 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 OK, this is getting too complicated. We'll do the 12 pass van to Ray's. I'm good with that. I just happen to know a couple of fiends with 12 passenger vans... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 All are welcome. If I could id load up the pontoon and head to Georgia. Lake Lanier is beautiful. We have a small place at the lake 2bed 2 bath but the people we bought it from has a RV and put in electric and water next to it. First one to arrive gets the hook ups. The rest of you will have to sleep on FIL's houseboat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Houseboat...So easy a 8 year old can drive it. (She's 9 now but 8 last summer) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 All are welcome.If I could id load up the pontoon and head to Georgia. Lake Lanier is beautiful.We have a small place at the lake 2bed 2 bath but the people we bought it from has a RV and put in electric and water next to it. First one to arrive gets the hook ups. The rest of you will have to sleep on FIL's houseboat.I am on it!! Those hookups will be mine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okieatheart 33 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 The others are going to have to drive pretty fast to beat me to that houseboat on a lake in Oklahoma!!! I don't have any "cuties," but I can bring lots of booze! May I be included??? BTW, which lake? If you say Murray or Texoma, I'm going to lie down and die right here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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