Exceptional Low-Hours Custom Houseboat — 16' x 65' Floating Retreat on Table Rock Lake
Ordered new in 2008 and meticulously maintained, this 16-foot-wide by 65-foot custom-built Starlite houseboat offers an extraordinary combination of living space, modern systems, and near-zero engine hours. With only 25 hours on each of the twin 3.0L Mercury I/O drives, this vessel has been lightly used and winterized for years — presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a large custom houseboat in essentially like-new mechanical condition.
The layout is designed for serious entertaining and comfortable extended stays. Four bedrooms — one king and three queens — accommodate families and groups with ease. The main living area features an island table with granite top, stainless appliances, washer and dryer, and 1.5 connected bathrooms. A side hallway with boxed windows and wood blinds adds a residential feel rarely found on production houseboats. The incinerator toilet system eliminates solid waste holding concerns, a practical advantage for extended stays.
The upper deck is built for fun: a flybridge with arch and bimini top, a top bar with mini fridge, and an 18-foot party top create an outstanding outdoor entertaining platform. A water slide and rear deck locker round out the recreational amenities. Front and rear thrusters make docking and maneuvering this 65-foot vessel manageable for a single operator.
A slip on a 12-slip private dock is available for additional consideration — contact seller for details.
KEY FEATURES
- Twin 3.0L Mercury I/O Drives — Only 25 Hours Each: With just 25 hours on each engine, these drives are essentially new. Twin inboard/outboard power on a houseboat of this size provides redundancy and improved maneuverability compared to single-engine configurations — a meaningful safety and convenience advantage for a vessel used on inland lakes.
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- 15 KW Westerbeke Generator (~318 Hours): A Westerbeke generator is a marine-grade, purpose-built unit known for reliability and quiet operation. At approximately 318 hours, this generator has years of service life remaining and provides full shore-power-independent operation — running the HVAC, appliances, and all onboard systems without a marina hookup.
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- New Amana 3-Ton 17 SEER HVAC (Installed July 2024): A brand-new high-efficiency HVAC system means the buyer inherits a full-warranty climate control system with no near-term replacement cost. On a 65-foot houseboat with four bedrooms, reliable climate control is essential for comfortable use across Missouri's warm summers and cool shoulder seasons.
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POWER & DRIVE
- Twin 3.0L Mercury inboard/outboard units
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- Total power: 270 HP
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- Engine hours: 25 hrs each
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- Front and rear thrusters
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SYSTEMS & UPGRADES
- New Amana 3-Ton 17 SEER HVAC (July 2024)
- 15 KW Westerbeke generator (~318 hrs)
- Incinerator toilet — no solid waste holding
- Stainless appliances, washer & dryer
- Island table with granite top
- (3) 100-gallon fresh water tanks (300 gal total)
- (2) 100-gallon waste tanks
- (2) 104-gallon fuel tanks (~208 gal total)
ENTERTAINING & DECK
- Flybridge with arch and bimini top
- Top bar with mini fridge and 18-ft party top
- Water slide and rear deck locker
- Side hallway with boxed windows and wood blinds
LOCATION
Kimberling City, MO 65686 — Table Rock Lake. A slip on a 12-slip private dock is available for additional purchase. Contact for full details.
