Houseboat

Boat used as a home A houseboat on Lake Union in Seattle, Washington, US Houseboat Cornelia in Ystad, Sweden, 2018 A houseboat is a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily for regular dwelling. Most houseboats are not motorized, as they are usually moored or kept stationary, fixed at a berth, and often tethered to land to provide utilities. However, many are capable of operation under their own power. Houseboats are largely found on small inland rivers, lakes, and streams, and in coastal harbours, especially where there is good fishing, in many countries. Africa South Africa Houseboats in South Africa include self-drive houseboats on the Knysna Lagoon and fully catered houseboats on Lake Jozini. There have been a number of serious incidents with houseboat fires in the country. On 19 November 2016, four people died on Hartbeespoort Dam after a fire broke on a houseboat party. On 9 October 2021, a faulty engine set luxury houseboat Shayamanzi afire and led to the death of two crew members and a German tourist. Zambia In Zambia, specifically on Lake Kariba, houseboats have been around and in use since the use of the lake in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Asia Bang