Our Houseboat

[EPL]

This is what our houseboat we have at Lake Shasta looked like until today when a freak storm with 70+ mph winds.


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This is what it looks like now . Some of you have been on it before and will understand this more. EVERYTHING from the upper floor is gone !!! Bar , helm , hard tops , fridg , solar panels etc are in the bottom of the lake now.



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[Beach Leo]

Wholly shit

That effin Sucks Ed

Sorry to even see that happen to such a beautiful houseboat

[The Rattler (BLR)]

This is the 1st picture I seen earlier today
Not good..
Glad no one was hurt

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[LBR]

Oh crap!...if you need any help or anything, holler. That is just awful! The wind probably wasn't even forcasted either?

[Beer Mod]

Oh no! That's no good!

[drtfun]

oh damn Ed that sucks

[Mike621]

Wow that sucks Ed, NOT the time of year to have something like this happen, hope you get it fixed up real soon.


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[AlfaBaz]

Sorry, Ed and Pat.

[Jimandtyra]

So sad!!


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[G Billy]

With out saying I'm here for ya Big E..just let me know I'm there brotha

[Lennart]

So sorry to se something like this happen to someone !

[EPL]

Hi everyone , sorry I haven't been around but I have been busy with my houseboat the mother nature tried to take away but only got the top half. I'll be back full time by Monday.

[57 Varoom]

Sorry to see that. Hope the insurance company can get it adjusted ASAP.

[EPL]

Sorry to see that. Hope the insurance company can get it adjusted ASAP.

I don't think they want to talk to me. The insurance company looked at the boat next to me today and are starting at $200,000 an mine is worse .

[57 Varoom]

OMG!! prayers for swift justice, friend. that sucks!

[AlfaBaz]

As I just said on FB Ed, you and Pat are an inspiration. Amidst all the destruction, that nature seemed to focus on your boat, you guys are not whining or complaining or looking for sympathy. Everything you've posted in the last 48 hours has been positive. If everyone had your attitude, this could be a really great country again!!!

[Dude]

Aw man, that blows chunks to see that happen. Hope you get it repaired soon and not lose any lake time.

[Lennart]

That is Crazy , sorry to see it .

[EPL]

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[TrailGirl78]

So sorry to hear yours was damaged during that craziness! Was out on the lake Saturday & we saw some of the damage. So sad [emoji22] The important thing is you guys are ok [emoji4]


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[Beer Mod]

Dang sorry Ed

[Dude]

Ouch EPL, sorry to see that damage. please keep us in the know on your progress for fixing it back up

[Beach Leo]

Ya Ed how about an up-date

[EPL]

Ya Ed how about an up-date

Nothing happening at this time , just getting estimates together for everything .

[DLFoust]

I don't know how i missed this ! That is terrible !

[Frankmp]

sorry for your loss EPL....dang shame.

[EPL]

Since our houseboat is probably totaled I have been looking at houseboats and found this one . Easy to clean , easy to repair !!

[Beer Mod]

Needs a BBQ and your set!!! Haha

[MrH]

Sorry for your loss Ed and Pat. Thank goodness you weren't on the boat.

Oh, on your new boat you need an ice chest for the beer!!!

[LBR]

Oh crap....sorry to hear that Ed and Pat!!

[LRT]

Since our houseboat is probably totaled I have been looking at houseboats and found this one . Easy to clean , easy to repair !!

I'll let you tie up next to me and us the BBQ but you need to bring your beer !

[EPL]

Well it's time to start fixing the houseboat , pulled it out of the water yesterday !!



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[The Rattler (BLR)]

Where are you having it fixed at??

[EPL]

Where are you having it fixed at??

I'm going to fix it !!

[Beach Leo]

I'm going to fix it !!Thats cool Ed

Do it your-self and $ave

You have the Talent from what I have seen, may as well use it

Going to be a Great Re-build

Keep us posted and take plenty of pics

[crazywatson]

Do they back the big rig down the boat launch ramp?

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[EPL]

Do they back the big rig down the boat launch ramp?

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Yes they back the trailer in the water just like you would for a ski boat .

[TrailGirl78]

Good luck [emoji256]


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[EPL]

Thanks !! Hopefully we will have it ready next summer for a utvcrazy party

[MrH]

I hope you can get it done in that time period. My buddy is now on year 2 of his complete 65' houseboat rebuild. I think he will be lucky to get it done in 2 more years.

[EPL]

We will have ours in by next summer and will have a day at the lake.

[LBR]

We will have ours in by next summer and will have a day at the lake.
If you need help pulling/tracing wiring or setting the bridge on, holler!

[EPL]

After Many,Many hours of work but the houseboat is starting to look like it should !! Looking forward to getting it back on the water for summer !!



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[drtfun]

all right looks good!

[Pipelayer]

Looks good Ed, you've been busy


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[LBR]

WooHoo...looking good!

[Mike621]

Looks great, are you going to put graphics on it.


Can-Am XDS 1000 Turbo.

[Beach Leo]

Looking Way-Good Ed

Just gotta get some UTV Crazy Stickers and Logo on it to make it good to go

[Maverick4me]

Hope you added a little extra reinforcement this time around! :)

[LBR]

Looking Way-Good Ed

Just gotta get some UTV Crazy Stickers and Logo on it to make it good to go
We all know those Crazy stickers are well worth it....they will add 20 HP and probably help the solar charging rate also!... lol

[Beach Leo]

Hey Ed you get her back in the water?

[EPL]

Hey Ed you get her back in the water?

Not yet !! Got about another 150 hrs of work to go and it will be ready to go !!

[EPL]

Well it looks like we're going to splash the houseboat Thursday.


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[drtfun]

bet your happy it is about done, looks good

[crazywatson]

Cool! Try not to mess it up this time

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[Beach Leo]

Don't see no utvcrazy stickers on it???

Guess thats all that is left before splash-down

They are easier to put on now while she is at dry dock

Beside that she looks way-good

[LBR]

Good deal Bud....you deserve some floatation time after this rebuild.

[Ed & Charlene]

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[lasttimerich]

that is horrible. you can only be thankful you werent out in it

[CrazyCooter]

Ahead of schedule!:cool:

[Brapp]

Looks great, going to a fun summer.

[Ed & Charlene]

Is it back to spec,or did you do any upgrades?

[EPL]

Ahead of schedule!:cool:
A couple of weeks.

[EPL]

Is it back to spec,or did you do any upgrades?
It pretty much had everything you could think of before, but my wife was able to find more upgrades to do to it .

[Ed & Charlene]

don't they always.

[FlatMan (BatMan)]

Looks like a ghost haha get that thing wrapped nice Ed!!


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[The Rattler (BLR)]

Well it looks like we're going to splash the houseboat Thursday.


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Congratulations
It's so Boring.. need some color...lol

[AlfaBaz]

Well it looks like we're going to splash the houseboat Thursday.


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Post video!!

[Pipelayer]

Looks like the end is in sight. Great job Ed


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[EPL]

Loaded and ready to go in 7AM tomorrow.


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[AlfaBaz]

Loaded and ready to go in 7AM tomorrow.


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Shoot some video and post it!

[LBR]

Hoping for a safe slip into the water, Ed!

[drtfun]

WOW! not a simple process

[Pipelayer]

Good luck[emoji256]


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[crazywatson]

Probably out mixing margaritas already!

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[EPL]

Our are way to the lake this morning.


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[EPL]

Probably out mixing margaritas already!

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No margaritas today , crown and coke . View from are slip .


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[lowranger]

Enjoying life! That's what it's all about. Good for you two!!

[FlatMan (BatMan)]

Nice!!


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[Airbus899]

[emoji97][emoji322]Sweeeeeeeet[emoji322][emoji97]. Looks like your having a Cool[emoji41] weekend!


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[drtfun]

all right bet you thought the day would never come