2006 Sumerset Houseboats Desert Rain Trip# 8 (July 6-13)

This 75-foot aluminum houseboat accommodates up to 20 adults across a master suite with king bed, three private queen cabins, and additional sofa-sleeper berths. The interior features custom maple cabinetry, full carpeting throughout, and a walk-through fly bridge design. Climate control comes via central air conditioning and heating. Two full bathrooms serve the accommodations, supported by 400-gallon holding and 240-gallon fresh water tanks.

The galley is fully equipped with a full-size range and oven, two 22-cubic-foot refrigerators with ice makers, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer, and ample storage. A separate entertainment system includes a custom center with 32-inch LCD TV and DVD player, 12-speaker stereo with 10-CD changer, and additional TVs in the master and upper suite. A ship-to-shore marine radio rounds out the communications setup.

Power comes from twin 260-horsepower fuel-injected MerCruiser V8 engines, with a 15-kilowatt Westerbeke generator providing auxiliary power. Total fuel capacity reaches 572 gallons across main and auxiliary tanks. A 3,000-watt inverter supplies 12-volt house power. The helm features a complete instrument panel, micro commander electronic controls, combination depth finder and GPS, and upper deck fly-bridge controls with spotlight.

Outdoor spaces span three deck areas: the upper deck offers a stationary canopy with rope lighting, wet bar, and lounge seating; the front deck includes a BBQ grill and chest freezer; the rear features a slippery slide with water pump, extended swim platform, and dual personal watercraft ramps with winches. Below-deck storage, anchoring gear, and safety equipment complete the boat.