Houseboat berths

Houseboat mooring: How do you choose a marina and a berth?

Before you a Buy a houseboat, it is recommended to think about your Houseboat mooring/home port to make. Choosing the right houseboat is of great importance, as is choosing the right marina/berth. Without a berth, the idea of a houseboat remains a dream. It is advantageous that local conditions can be taken into account during construction planning during the preparation phase. The reason I say the “right marina” is also because it can play an important role in how you use your houseboat. You're likely to have different choices, some close by and others a bit away.

Houseboats with berth

Luxe engine 18 m

amsterdam

M12 houseboat

Marina Neuhof

M34 houseboat

Werder

M19 residential yacht

dusseldorf

M36 houseboat

Werder

M28 houseboat

strasbourg

M20 residential yacht

dusseldorf

M31 houseboat

Duisburg | Gelsenkirchen

M32 houseboat

Werder

Which port environment/infrastructure do you want to use in a marina?

Not all marinas are the same, and finding the right one can make your stay pleasant or unpleasant. Here you should decide whether you want to use a quiet marina, a family marina, a marina with a party atmosphere or a marina with everything your heart desires (this will probably be the most expensive).

‍How well would you like to technically equip your houseboat?

Do you want to live independently or depend on the technical conditions on the jetty? If the second is the case, electricity, water supply and sewage disposal are required on the jetty. If the bridge has a power connection, it must first be clarified what type of electricity is available (single-phase AC connection 16 amps or a three-phase alternating current as you know it from the household). Electric cooking and baking is only possible with three-phase current, an alternative would be to cook with gas, as there are only 16 amps in most marinas. You should also pay attention to the water supply when choosing the right houseboat berth. If you want to use the boat all year round, an insulated water pipe is essential; in the warm months, however, a hose on the dock is sufficient. If you have sufficiently large water tanks on board, a selective supply without a fixed connection is sufficient. If you have a sewage treatment plant on board, as well as a water treatment plant, the points listed above are omitted. Wastewater disposal also depends on how your boat or marina is equipped. If tanks and pumps are disposed of in the public sewer system, they must be of sufficient size. Extraction systems are also a solution that work well when they are close to the jetty/boat. Disposal ships are also an option, but keep in mind that the journey involves significant costs, but you may be able to reduce them by sharing them with other houseboats from the area. For floating houses, the rules are somewhat different; here, it is required by law that your house must be connected to the public sewer system. The costs of developing the berth are to be borne by the owner himself.

Checklists for the optimal houseboat berth