COOL! Tiny House Boat Camper RV Cruiser River Shanty BnB Rental Live Aboard

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is our tiny houseboat named, "In The Doghouse"
This boat was built from plans from a boat design company named Berkeley Engineering in California. The model is the 20’ Aqua Casa. You can find their website for more information. The companies basic concept was to have a small houseboat the is easily trailerable that can be used as a camper while in route to the next body of water. The boat is very stable and easy to drive but not meant for open water or big waves. The Doghouse is happiest on calm backwaters and tranquil coves and does not like rough seas, waves and wind. This is not an open water boat.
This extremely rare and one of a kind boat gets LOTS(!) of attention at the lake! It is always the most popular boat at the lake and a real head turner! If you are the type of person with a penchant for the unique, then look no further.
Back when we had our boat slip, we were surrounded by boats worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet "The Doghouse" was always the most popular boat and received lots of compliments and inquiries.
We have always thought this would be a perfect short term BnB style rental on one of the short -term rental platforms as it is so unique and the "WOW!" factor is off the charts!
Immaculately engineered and constructed. The fit and finish is absolutely amazing, very high quality construction. We bought it from the original builder who, due to health reasons was unable to use it. The boat has had only minimal use on a few evening cruises. The shower has never even been used and many of the custom made cushions are still in their new plastic wrap. The boat is now parked on dry land on its trailer and ready for a new adventure!
Features and Amenities:
Boat features a covered front deck, a salon with dining and additional seating (seating converts to beds) a galley kitchen with ample custom built cabinetry storage, a shower area and a large interior closet, a small back deck with additional closet storage, a large top deck with a built in bench seat complete with umbrella pocket.
Some additional features:
Interior shower room/bathroom to accommodate a portable cassette style RV toilet. The shower has never been used and there is no toilet in it. We just use the shower room for storage of cases of sundries, fishing rods, paddles and sun umbrella.
12v DC off grid system
240W of rooftop solar panels with charge controller and AC inverter
One circuit of AC shore power
Large RV style windows with turn knobs that open and close
Interior sink and shower running on 12vdc
Norcold propane refrigerator
Propane hot water heater
Sink w 12v pump
30 gallon fresh water tank
Notebook binder full of owners manuals, receipts, notes and plans from the original build
*Please note that the batteries connected to solar system are at end of their service life and we will install new batteries prior to pick up or credit the cost to the buyer and buyer can install their own
**The blueprint plan shown in the photo is not the actual floorplan but very similar, The builder slightly modified the original floorplan
Kitchen:
Propane stove
Dual fuel (propane or electric fridge)
Propane hot water heater
Sink w 12v pump
30 gallon fresh water tank
Salon:
Removable pedestal table and chair
Chairs fold out into 2 beds complete with custom made cushions
Exterior
•Top deck porch with bench seat, ladder and umbrella pocket. The deck is great for high jumps into the water.
•The top deck bench features new cushions and an umbrella pocket. A compartment under the bench houses the 12v battery bank and inverter.
•Solar panels are mounted on the top deck.
Trailer:
The custom built trailer is truly a work of art, complete with stairs and handrail to access boat deck, hand crank winch, axle brakes, onboard air compressor and air bag suspension to adjust the suspension to the load.  To have a trailer like this custom built today would cost several thousand dollars.
Outboard Motor:
1998 Johnson 35hp 2 stroke motor that starts and runs reliably.
Terms and Removal:
The boat is located at our home near Fort Scott Kansas and it will need to be picked up at our location. I might deliver locally (within a 2 hour drive) for a nominal fee.
0 deposit due
immediately
upon purchase via Paypal or Venmo. Balance due prior to pickup via direct wire transfer. Payment by bank wire transfer is the only form of payment we accept. Boat must be picked up within 7 business days of purchase.
The boat has current year registration however Kansas does not use titles for boats so boat will be sold with a Bill of Sale.