How Can I Get an Appraisal on My Canal Boat (Mid-60s) that Was Made in England ?

[roderi]

It is a Creighton "Gull". It looks like a camper however it is actually a mini houseboat that is built on a trailer, ie: the trailer stays with it all the time. It is 17' overall but the cabin portion is about 15'. It sleeps 4, has a closet for a port-a-potty, a gas stove burner, a sink. a slide open sunroof, a dining table which converts to a bed, a bunk bed which converts to a couch... It was licensed in Indiana when I bought it as a "House-car". The title had been lost so I retitled it. I have state issued boat #'s for the front, and a trailer license plate for the back. I've had it in the water and it is certainly sea-worthy. I have the original brochure for it too! There was a similar craft made called a "Car-a-Boat", (also in England). It is made of fiberglas on the bottom half, and tin covered wood on the upper half. It appears to be one of the few left in existence, and most defineatly the only one in the states. I want to find it's value for insurance and possible sale of it.

[Morgan Paul]

Hey that looks like a "land boat"

houseboat 002b pictures from power boating photos on webshots

[Tropic Cat]

It would appear that docking that bad boy would take 100% concentration in any kind of wind

[Morgan Paul]

docking that bad boy

LOL ha ha he he he he

[Latitude9.5]

I'd have to see it float to believe it.... and not anywhere near my boat when i witness it

[Tropic Cat]

nor mine

[hellosailor]

Hey, and we can magically consolidate our debts at the same time!

Tacky, dude, real real tacky. Gimme two hundred dollars and I'll tell you what your boat is worth, while I'm consolidating MY debts.

[pogo]

Originally Posted by roderi

It is a Creighton "Gull". It looks like a camper however it is actually a mini houseboat that is built on a trailer, ie: the trailer stays with it all the time. It is 17' overall but the cabin portion is about 15'. It sleeps 4, has a closet for a port-a-potty, a gas stove burner, a sink. a slide open sunroof, a dining table which converts to a bed, a bunk bed which converts to a couch... It was licensed in Indiana when I bought it as a "House-car". The title had been lost so I retitled it. I have state issued boat #'s for the front, and a trailer license plate for the back. I've had it in the water and it is certainly sea-worthy. I have the original brochure for it too! There was a similar craft made called a "Car-a-Boat", (also in England). It is made of fiberglas on the bottom half, and tin covered wood on the upper half. It appears to be one of the few left in existence, and most defineatly the only one in the states. I want to find it's value for insurance and possible sale of it.

If you truly want a value, look in the yellow pages for a Boat surveyor. I am sure they will take a look at it, although it won't be free, and most likely will be glad to give their opinion of value. <smiles>