2008 Sharpe Kohala Kai Trip # 5 & 13 (JULY & SEPTEMBER)

This 75-foot aluminum houseboat sleeps eight to ten adults across four private staterooms, each with a queen bed and en-suite bathroom access. The main deck features a fully equipped galley with solid maple cabinetry, dual refrigerators, gas cooktop and oven, dishwasher, and service for sixteen. A spacious living room with sectional seating and entertainment system anchors the interior, while climate control throughout comes from a 3.5-ton heat pump and air conditioning system.

The upper deck centers on a 24-foot hardtop bar area with beverage refrigeration and commercial ice maker, overlooking extensive lounge seating. Exterior amenities include a hot and cold rear-deck shower, slide with integrated lake pump, jet ski rails with cable winch, Weber Genesis grill, and flood lighting. The boat carries twin 5.0 MPI 260-horsepower V8 engines with Bravo II outdrives, an 800-gallon fuel capacity, and a newly replaced 23-kilowatt Westerbeke generator. Onboard systems include a 3000-watt inverter, water purification and dual water heaters, 320-gallon waste tank, windlass anchoring, and automatic Halon fire suppression.

Additional features include DirectTV satellite television with surround sound throughout, dual electronic depth finders, stacked washer and dryer, and extensive storage. Two full bathrooms service the accommodations, while safety and operational equipment encompasses anchors, lines, docking gear, and carbon monoxide detection in all rooms.