FAQ

East Coast Houseboat Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Riverlodge Qualify for conventional boat financing?

Yes, it does!  All our boats are designed to be registered, insured, and financed as a boat.  Our team will work closely to assist you with the process and works closely with several lending institutions.

What is the process for purchasing a Riverlodge?

Typical construction lead time averages 3-4 months from receipt of a signed contract and deposit. Additional payments during the construction process will be required with the final payment due at the time of commissioning.

Where can I see a Riverlodge in person?

While we always welcome  the ability to schedule an appointment to see one of our boats under construction at our Windsor NY location, you could also experience a couple of nights on one of our boats currently displayed on our rentals page.

Do you offer Developer Pricing?

We are certainly interested in speaking with you regarding any multi-unit projects. Our construction and development teams are ready to assist you with all aspects of developing your project. Our team has decades of experience in the requirements of both on-shore and the in-water aspects of your proposed project.

Where can I dock my houseboat?

Since your houseboat is designed and built to be registered as a boat it can be docked virtually anywhere a boat is welcome. Our designs fit in almost any marina. If you own or have access to waterfront property our Riverlodge’s can sit in almost any type of body of water. Whether a river, lake, pond or bay, the mooring system for a Riverlodge can be connected to any shoreline. Since the Riverlodge is a registered boat and therefore it’s personal property, it could be used as an ADU, (auxiliary dwelling unit) guest house, vacation rental or virtually any other type of housing unit you could imagine.

Where We Build

While we can ship a houseboat virtually anywhere in the country, we are focused on suppling houseboats throughout the Eastern Portion of the United States.  Available anywhere in the following states Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, PA, NY, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Our pricing includes the cost of delivery and commissioning your boat. Watch as we add a directory of marinas in these states who are great choices to moor a  Custom Houseboat!  Do you have a backyard pond? Waterfront property that cannot support conventional construction. Places that are flood plains, opportunities for waterfront campgrounds looking to expand their opportunities. Houseboats can be set up on shore, there are several methods available to the owner regarding tie-downs that would allow the houseboats to float in the case of flooding or storm surge.

What about customizing an East Coast Houseboat?

We are first and foremost custom builders, If you can dream it we can engineer and build it. Commercial spaces, restaurants, offices, hair salons, etc. We can group houseboats together to form a hotel or resort.

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