Preview: Houseboat Design Contest – Honorable Mentions

We are pleased to announce the Houseboat Design Contest’s Honorable Mention Designs:

Honorable Mentions

Best Painted Dream Award

We truly enjoyed Martin’s story portrayed in whimsical
paintings on the back of envelopes. A design fit to be framed.

Martin Herbert: A Colorful Houseboat Design

What I need is a stable, low platform from which to drysail my Fireball dinghy. It should have a covered space in which to read, make tea, dream and sleep overnight. Minimal footprint. Comes apart for transport and winter storage. Houses two 10M racers…”

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Best Shantyboat Award

A fun take on the classic shantyboats – and already built!

Kevi Kennedy: 

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    Robert Autio says:

    Congratulations to all who are being there/doing that and to OCH for introducing us to them.

    Every boat is a shanty boat and we all aspire to Harlan & Anna’s adventure.