Finishing a boat to make a cruising houseboat

I do not believe that a boat of 36' is incapable of being a cruising
houseboat, unless it is a cube. My advice would be to list all the amenities
you MUST have on the boat to meet your criteria first. Then using paper
scale cutouts and a matching scale lines plan, see what fits first. As a
rough estimate, you may use the cost of outfitting an empty house of the
same size for a cost estimate, then double it. You would be close then.
Steve

"Doly" <lu_si_na RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I'm interested in acquiring a cruising houseboat. Recently I came
> across what looks like a good opportunity:
>
> DE GROUT 36 Shotblasted, empty shell, faired and painted. Windows and
> deck hatches fitted. Davits, ladder and diving platform. All ready to
> be fitted out. Year: 2000.
>
> My question is: realistically, how much could it cost to finish it and
> turn it into a cruising houseboat (in the UK)? I'd just like a rough
> estimation to get an idea if it's worth looking further or not.
>
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