Gibson started building boats in 1968 and now has around 11 different models, all customizable, to satisfy any houseboat enthusiast. Gibson Boats has four different series for this model year. The Sport, Cabin Yacht, Classic and 5500/5900 series.

You’ll find quite a few Gibson houseboats if you’re looking at used houseboats because they are a very popular builder. The 2009 5900 Series 59 foot long Cabin Yacht model is their top of the line model. Check out these accomodations:

• 3 Cruisair Reverse Cycle AC/Heat
• King Bed Master State Room
• 2 Queen Beds in Cuddy Cabin
• Built In Entertainment Center in Cuddy
• Seperate Head w/ Shower for Cuddy
• Sleeper Sofa w/ Air Bed Matteress
• Flooring Plush Pile Carpet
• Head Par Electric
• Interior Light Maple
• Captains Chair
• 3 Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Courtesy Lights
• Extended Cornice w/ 12 v Halogen Lighting
• Deluxe CD/AM/FM in Salon
• Premium Sony Water Proof CD/AM/FM on Flybridge
• Mood Lighting
• Phone and TV Connections
• Shades and Drapes
• Water and Holding Tank Indicator

Mechanically the boat is impressive as well:

• Twin Crusader 8.1L MPI 496 cid 3 Year Warranty and Fresh Water Cooling Package
• Generator 13 Kw- Kohler Low CO 5 Year Warranty
• Hydraulic Steering -Engine Hatch Assist
• 2 Bilge Pumps
• 2 Bilge Blowers -Engine Compartment Automatic Fire Ext.
• Zincs
• Hour Meters
• Raw Water Strainers 2 for Engines
• Raw Water Strainers 1 for Generator
• Raw Water Strainers 2 for Cruisair Units
• 2 Rudder Indicators
• Engine Mufflers-Centek

Adventure Craft Houseboats are advertised as “Your Cabin On The Lake” and “America’s #1 Trailerable Houseboat”. Adventure Craft boats are compact and portable so they are perfect for short weekend excursions. Their patented low draft hull design makes the boat stable even when moving around and can be used on lakes and rivers as well as near shoe in the Gulf or big lakes.

The new model AC2800 is 8’6″ wide and weighs about 6000 pounds. The boat has a good amount of cabin and deck space yet is short enough to utilize most public boat ramps. It also has a 135 horsepower four-stroke motor and auxiliary generator. Eight large screened windows allow you to view your surroundings as well as give you an open airy feeling inside the boat. The AC2800 also has a Bimini top and Flybridge helm.

So, for trailerability and functionality it is hard to beat the Adventure Craft boats for those focusing on weekend excursions for fishing or camping.