There are no private bathrooms or running water on these boats. Instead, overnight guests must retreat to the mainland for toilets, sinks and showers. “It’s sort of like a camping set up ...

“We had a paddle-wheel houseboat. It was 42 feet long and 16 feet wide ... he took his ­prototype to the Pontoon and Deck Boat magazine shootout on Lake Dora, Florida. “My goal was to demonstrate the ...

Some towns have enacted mooring rules to try to limit houseboats. On Long Lake in Naples, marine safety officials say you can ...