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Houseboat Interior & Systems

Our boats lean toward simple systems. If you want more, go for it.

Interior wall with light switches, marine stereo and breaker panel

Electrical

12-volt covers most needs. The demo boat adds 110-volt with shore power and a 1,600 W generator, for A/C and a microwave.

Window air conditioner mounted in the aft wall beside the upper deck ladder

Air conditioning

The insulation is good enough that we spent eight Florida summers with only a 12V fan. The demo boat uses a $150, 5,000 BTU window unit in the aft wall, ducted through the head, so the upper deck stays clear.

12-volt cooler-style refrigerator under the galley counter

Refrigeration

A 12-volt cooler-style fridge in the galley, with its own solar panels on the forward roof overhang.

Galley sink and counter with microwave on a shelf above

Cooking

A portable camp stove plus a grill on the aft rail. No plumbed propane to install or maintain. The 110-volt system runs a microwave.

Plumbing

A 15 gallon water tank and 12V on-demand pump feed the galley and head sinks. A chemical camping toilet keeps it simple.

Two battery boxes, battery switch and shore power inlet in the aft compartment

Batteries & shore power

House batteries, a battery switch and a shore power inlet live in the aft compartment, out of the cabin.

Shower: a solar bag shower on deck works well. A plumbed "wet head" with a propane camp water heater is doable too.

See what the demo boat interior cost