WWW.HOUSEBOATMAGAZINE.COM JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018 27For such a unique design and wealth of amenities, Harbor
*V[[HNLZTHRLZNVVKVUP[ZNVHS[VRLLWOV\ZLIVH[PUNHќVYK-
able so more people can get out and enjoy the lifestyle. These
LULYNLѝJPLU[SV^THPU[LUHUJLOV\ZLIVH[ZHYLLUNPULLYLKHUK constructed in a way that allows people to customize aspects such as spiral staircases, granite top wet bars with a stone exterior and Z[HPUSLZZZ[LLSMYPKNLVYMVV[ÄILYNSHZZWHY[[VWZ^P[OLPNO[3,+
lights and two fans. Everything from the professionally engineered,
in-house welded aluminum displacement hull to the proprietary
isolation transformer that utilizes high-powered magnets to prevent
Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is a testament that this team of
experienced naval architects knows exactly what it’s doing. You
can even dictate whether or not you want a propulsion system – for
those who tend to stay in their slips, this will cut down on cost and
maintenance. And if you change your mind later, it’s a simple matter
to add a high-performing engine and thruster package to get you
out to that private cove on the weekends.
'DWH)RXQGHG 2016
/RFDWLRQ Nancy, Ky.
%HVWVHOOLQJ0RGHORU)ORRU3ODQ 16’ X 52’
6PDOOHVW+RXVHERDWWR'DWH 16’ X 52’
/DUJHVW+RXVHERDWWR'DWH 16’ X 84’
+XOO'HVLJQ Aluminum Displacement Hull
:DWHU$SSOLFDWLRQV Saltwater, Brackish and/or Freshwater
,QKRXVH7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ No
,QKRXVH,QWHULRU'HFRUDWLQJ Ye sOwner Quote
“I foresee retirees and current houseboat owners switching
to the Cottage houseboat because essentially they are mainte-
nance-free. I have talked to a couple of current boat owners who
see the advantages. Interior decorating is easy since most of what
you need comes with the boat! These houseboats can be custom-
ized and priced for any income bracket. The interior space is more
conducive to ‘working’ from home.”- Pat Pendleton, Lake Cumberland, Ky.
Looking to 2018
Harbor Cottage Houseboats has expanded its capacity with a
new manufacturing facility location and some excellent new models
for its customers to consider – including, of course, the 52- by 16-
foot “tiny houseboat” that was featured on an episode of HGTV’s
Tiny House, Big Living.What’s Trending Now?
“Some of the most important trends we are paying attention
to and focusing our time on have to do with safety and energy
LѝJPLUJ`(SSOV\ZLIVH[THU\MHJ[\YLYZJHUZV\YJL[OLZHTLTV-
tors, generators and thrusters, but few are pushing the boundaries
^P[OPUUV]H[P]LKLZPNUZ[OH[JHUPTWYV]L[OLLULYN`LѝJPLUJ`VMH
vessel (which directly impacts the ongoing cost of ownership) so
drastically. Additionally, we have developed some proprietary safe-
ty features so critical that we believe these advancements, like dual
isolation transformers, should be mandated as industry standards.”- Jimmy Hamilton, President
Harbor Cottages
606-636-6426