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DETAILS:
| stock number: | 085111 |
| location: | Modesto, CA |
| boat type: | houseboat |
| propulsion type: | power |
| length overall (LOA): | 50 |
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DESCRIPTION:
Permitted houseboats on Lake Don Pedro are extremely hard to come by. Opportunities like this rarely hit the market.
If you know the lake, you already understand:
the permit is the real value.
This is a 16’ x 50’ special construction houseboat project ready for someone to bring it back to life and build exactly what they want from the ground up.
🔧 Current Condition
• Cabin fully gutted down to the structure
• Approx. 1/3 of floor system rebuilt with metal joists
• Blank-slate open layout ready for custom design
⚙️ Included
• Extra set of replacement pontoons
↳ usable but will need recoating
• Running outboard motor
• Existing frame/hull structure
💡 Why This Is Valuable
• Permits on Don Pedro are extremely limited
• Boats can be rebuilt — permits are the hard part
• Build your dream layout exactly how you want it
• Huge potential for the right buyer
The gutted/open layout gives you the opportunity to redesign the entire floorplan from scratch — including a modern reverse floor plan with the kitchen/living area toward the rear deck for better entertaining, swimming access, and lake views.
Perfect for someone with:
✔ Construction experience
✔ Welding/fabrication skills
✔ Houseboat knowledge
✔ Vision
🛠️ What It Needs
• Structural floor completion
• Pontoon prep/coating
• Full electrical/plumbing/interior build
• Overall rebuild and finishing
⚠️ Please Read
• PROJECT BOAT — not water ready
• Serious buyers only
• Price is FIRM
• Price reflects permit + included components
• If the ad is up, it’s available
If you know the lake, you already understand:
the permit is the real value.
This is a 16’ x 50’ special construction houseboat project ready for someone to bring it back to life and build exactly what they want from the ground up.
🔧 Current Condition
• Cabin fully gutted down to the structure
• Approx. 1/3 of floor system rebuilt with metal joists
• Blank-slate open layout ready for custom design
⚙️ Included
• Extra set of replacement pontoons
↳ usable but will need recoating
• Running outboard motor
• Existing frame/hull structure
💡 Why This Is Valuable
• Permits on Don Pedro are extremely limited
• Boats can be rebuilt — permits are the hard part
• Build your dream layout exactly how you want it
• Huge potential for the right buyer
The gutted/open layout gives you the opportunity to redesign the entire floorplan from scratch — including a modern reverse floor plan with the kitchen/living area toward the rear deck for better entertaining, swimming access, and lake views.
Perfect for someone with:
✔ Construction experience
✔ Welding/fabrication skills
✔ Houseboat knowledge
✔ Vision
🛠️ What It Needs
• Structural floor completion
• Pontoon prep/coating
• Full electrical/plumbing/interior build
• Overall rebuild and finishing
⚠️ Please Read
• PROJECT BOAT — not water ready
• Serious buyers only
• Price is FIRM
• Price reflects permit + included components
• If the ad is up, it’s available
Posted: May 6, 2026