Buying A Houseboat

[jim1964]

I have always wondered what sort of investment they would be.The returns seem quite good versus buy in eg http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-renmark-113218231
Anybody give me some insight on houseboats,owning and operating?

 

[vaughan]

There are two things here: the houseboat, and the mooring. Boats are easy to buy; I'm not sure about the mooring, it might be leased or something.

 

[moyjos]

http://www.noosahouseboats.com/Business For Sale.htm

Maybe give these guys a call if you are serious about a houseboat business. I am sure they will tell you why or why not to buy

At $159k I would guess you own the mooring as well. Noosa houseboats have 6 or 8 boats and are selling the business for $450k