Unique 18’ x 36’ Custom-Built Houseboat 

This well-maintained, custom-built liveaboard houseboat has served as a comfortable and unique home for nearly 30 years. Built by Bayline Marine (New Bedford), this 18’ x 32’ home sits on an 18’ x 36’ barge. 

Key Features:

• Solid Construction:Hull and top deck constructed with 5/8” marine ply overlaid with 5 alternating layers of mat and woven roving fiberglass – reinforced at every corner with 10 total layers.
• Surrounded by a rugged 4”x5” oak rub rail system with all cleats secured to the structural framing.
• No below-waterline through-hull fittings – pump-out system easily accessible via foredeck.
• Spacious Top Deck:Full 18’ x 36’ rooftop deck with dock box storage and space for gardening or relaxing.
• Systems:6 interconnected 55-gallon freshwater tanks with filtration system, well pump, and expansion tank.
• Propane and electric hot water systems with flexibility for marina hookups.
• Five 100lb propane tanks with auto-switching valve system.
• Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat for remote temperature control

Interior Highlights:

• Full Kitchen:4-burner propane cooktop, microwave, toaster oven, and brand-new full-size stainless steel refrigerator/freezer.
• Kitchen island with storage and seating, open to the living area.
• Comfortable Living Room:Includes 55” TV, entertainment center, electric fireplace/heater, and sliding glass doors to deck.
• Furnishings included (excluding personal items).
• Private Bedroom:Full-size platform bed with 8 storage drawers (18x26x7”) underneath.
• Two large closets (4’ deep x 5’4” wide) – one with barge access hatch.
• Full Bathroom:Spacious 5’ shower enclosure, foot-pedal flush toilet, generous counter space, and large mirror.
• 40-gallon electric hot water heater (currently 220v, convertible to 110v).
• Circuit breaker panel located in bathroom for easy access.

Additional Details:

• Heating system located in the insulated barge – delivers warm air via coil fan system.
• Doghouse on deck houses propane water heater and additional utility connections.
• Ladder access to roof deck from inside the living room.

This is a rare opportunity to own a fully functional and character-rich floating home. Whether you're looking for a full-time liveaboard or a unique waterfront getaway, this houseboat is ready for its next chapter.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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