Huck Finn — 28ft Custom Pontoon Houseboat, Turnkey Florida River Cruiser with Trailer Included
After seven weeks cruising the St. John's River and over 1,000 miles on Florida waterways — including the Kissimmee River, Lake Okeechobee, the Caloosahatchee River, the Fort Myers ICW, and Little Gasparilla Island — I'm offering my beloved Huck Finn for sale. She's a one-of-a-kind custom pontoon houseboat that handles like a pontoon, fits standard marina slips, and is ready to go the day you buy her. Just bring food, clothes, and a sense of adventure.
The layout is 8x10 enclosed cabin, 8x9 covered porch, and 8x4 partially covered back deck. Aluminum flooring throughout with indoor-outdoor carpet in the cabin. Inside steering station. Hull registration year is 1974; the 50 HP Yamaha outboard was purchased new in 2014, recently serviced, and has a brand new propeller. She cruises comfortably at 10–12 mph with a top speed of about 13 mph. The 2013 dual-axle trailer has four newer tires plus a spare.
KEY FEATURES:
- Proven 1,000+ mile Florida cruiser — I've taken her on extended trips across the St. John's River, Lake Okeechobee, the ICW, and more, staying at marinas and anchorages for weeks at a time.
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- Enclosed cabin with full living setup — full-size futon, new mini refrigerator/cooler, new microwave, single-burner hot plate, coffee maker, portable toilet, solar shower, shore power hookup with two interior electrical outlets, and new 5,000 BTU window AC unit.
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- 14 fishing rod holders and lights rigged for night fishing — she's set up for serious fishing as much as slow-pace river exploring.
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POWER & DRIVE:
Engine: 50 HP Yamaha Outboard, purchased new 2014, recently serviced, brand new propeller
Cruising speed: 10–12 mph
Top speed: ~13 mph
ELECTRONICS:
Garmin GPS/chartplotter (used on all Florida cruises)
Uniden VHF Marine radio
FUEL & RANGE:
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12-gallon external tank plus three 5-gallon portable cans included
LOCATION:
East Palatka, FL 32131 — currently docked in Palatka. 2013 dual-axle trailer with newer tires and spare included
More Details
Boat Details Description HUCK FINN-28 foot houseboat/Florida river cruiser. Turnkey adventure boat-trailer included $24,900 OBO After seven weeks cruising the St. John's River and many adventures across Florida we're offering our beloved Huck Finn houseboat for sale. This one of a kind Custom pontoon houseboat is a proven Florida cruiser with 1000+ miles on waterways including the St. John's river, Kissimmee river, Lake Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee river, Fort Myers ICW and Little Gasparilla Island. You can step aboard, load your gear and be cruising the same day! 28', 8' beam. Aluminum flooring On entire floor with indoor outdoor carpet on the interior cabin. Hull Registration year: 1974. 50 hp Yamaha outboard motor purchased new in 2014 and recently serviced. Brand new propeller. Cruises comfortably at approximately 10-12 mph with top speed approximately 13 mph. Inside steering station. 8' x 10' enclosed cabin, 8' x 9' covered porch, 8' x 4' partially covered back deck. 2013 dual axle trailer included with four newer trailer tires plus a spare. Recent upgrades include a new 5000 BTU window AC unit a new futon frame, a new mini refrigerator/cooler, a new microwave. All cruising equipment we have used which includes two anchors two batteries approximately one year-old, 12 gallon external fuel tank, three 5 gallon portable fuel cans, a Garmin GPS/chart plotter which was used on all of our Florida cruises, a Uniden VHF Marine radio, a coffee maker, single burner hot plate, portable toilet with disposable bags, solar shower, multiple storage cube coolers that double as tables, shore power hook up with two interior electrical outlets, nautical themed interior decor. Fishing features include 14 fishing rod holders on the exterior of the boat and the lights are rigged for night fishing. We've spent weeks aboard at a time staying at MARINA's and Anchorage's while exploring Florida's waterways. Despite being a house boat, HUCK FINN handles much like a pontoon boat and easily fits into standard MARINA slips, making it simple to tie up for the night or pull alongside waterfront restaurants and destinations. It's relaxed cruising speed is perfect for sightseeing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the journey as much as the destination. We've also enjoyed day trips with 4 to 6 people aboard. The boat is set up for comfortable overnight stays, weekend getaways, fishing trips and slow pace river Adventures. The sale includes many of the items we've used during our Florida cruising adventures, making it truly ready for its next trip. Just bring food, clothes, and a sense of adventure. We were able to get insurance through State Farm as a pontoon boat with $100,000 liability. This is not a luxury yacht. It's a one-of-a-kind floating cabin that has already proven itself on extended Florida cruises and attracts attention everywhere at docks. The memories we've made aboard HUCK FINN have been priceless, and we're hoping to find someone ready to start their own adventures. It's located in Central Florida currently docked in Palatka $15,000 OBO. Message for additional photos, videos, and details. Show Less Measurements Speed & Distance Cruising Speed:12kn Max Speed:13kn Dimensions Length:28ft Length Overall:28ft Bridge Clearance:12ft Beam:8ft Tanks Fuel Tanks:1 × 12gal Holding Tanks:1 × 15gal Propulsion Engine Make:Yamaha Engine Model:Outboard Total Power:50hp Engine Type:other Fuel Type:gasoline More Details Accommodations Full size futon bed and linens and portable solar shower and towels and portable toilet and MINI kitchen area with microwave, coffee maker, hot plate and plates, silverware, glasses, knives and serving utensils, 4 containers for storing clothes under futon, two standing drawer containers for miscellaneous items, Three cubed coolers that also serve as side tables, a lamp, two small Lights for reading or accent, rugs, table and two chairs and two directors chairs, three additional 5 gallon gas cans, two anchors, ropes for tying up, five fenders, Gar
