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Not Shantyboats, but FLIP 
In Response To: Will we see more of these in the near future, Shantyboats? 
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() at the shantyboat site was this page http://shantyboatliving.com/2012/shantyboaters-flip-flip/
About FLIP FLoating Instrument Platform.
I remember reading about this in the Weekly reader when I was a child... and I sail by the thing every time I go out racing.
I have never seen these videos... pretty darn amazing.
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- Will we see more of these in the near future, Shantyboats?
- The "houseboat" is nothing new
- Here are some Seattle houseboats
- Another option is to simply buy an old Chris Craft or similar cheap powerboat..
- Good point. The Shanty boat is more legal than the Chris craft.
- and where do the kids go to school
- This sort of boat will show up sooner rather than later in moorages if....
- Trailer Park?
- Good point. The Shanty boat is more legal than the Chris craft.
- More like a barge house to me.
- Another option is to simply buy an old Chris Craft or similar cheap powerboat..
- Agreed. These are not housing but seasonal getaways.
- yes and no
- Upcoming weekend I'm staying on a houseboat in Lake Union, Seattle....
- The lakes and rivers in the south are LITTERED with houseboats..
- Here are some Seattle houseboats
- Here's an idea that's pushing the limits.
- Robinhood Marine in Maine has two Island 40's for rent now.
- How about trailer-boats?
- My Jaunty project is a a 16' shanty boat cross with a more seaworthy hull.
- Much more seaworthy I would think.
- Write an article
- Great website you have.
- This one is fascinating.
- Thanks and more on shantyboats
- This one is fascinating.
- I've kinda been doing construction still so no 'actual' use, yet.
- Great website you have.
- Much more seaworthy I would think.
- Not Shantyboats, but FLIP
- Not around here Tom
- The "houseboat" is nothing new
