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Houseboat
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For the 1958 film, see Houseboat (film).
Not to be confused with a boathouse, which is a shed for storing boats.
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.
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Houseboats are largely found on small inland rivers, lakes, and streams, and in coastal harbours, especially where there is good fishing,[1] in many countries of the world.