Q&A

Houseboats are governed by the recreational boating regulations in the Netherlands and you do not require a boating license if a houseboat is under 15 meters in length and does not exceed speeds of 20 km/h.

You have the freedom to drop an anchor anywhere you like as long as you don’t obstruct maritime traffic.

You can dock your houseboat anywhere as long you have permission from the landowner or the marina operator.

Permanent residence in a marina is only allowed if it is designated for residential use. Although most marinas are classified as ‘recreation’, living without formal permission may still be possible, depending on the cooperation of the marina owner.

A houseboat is essentially a floating house designed for mobility. It is equipped with a motor for navigation so it can serve as a vessel for both recreational use and permanent residence. In contrast, a floating home, such as a ‘woonark’, is primarily intended for permanent living. It remains anchored in a fixed location on the water, connected to utilities, much like a traditional house.

We typically estimate a delivery time of 4 to 6 months for a houseboat.

We can deliver a houseboat to almost any desired location in the world.

D&Ø Houseboats offers a 2-year warranty.

The houseboats comply with European law and bear the CE mark. They are suitable for rivers, canals, lakes, and coastal waters, depending on weather conditions.

We deliver our houseboat with 4 electric motors and generate a cruising speeds that range from 6 to 12 kilometers per hour on average.

At an average speed, you can sail for up to 4-6 hours. Alternatively, with the assistance of the generator, you can sail continuously.

Our houseboat is equipped with a small and quiet generator to recharge your batteries at any time.

Charging time with solar panels is approximately 2.5 hours.
Charging time with a generator is approximately 6 hours.
Charging time with shore power is approximately 12 hours.

* times may vary depending on energy consumption and weather conditions.