I have a JC TRI-TOON 266 w/135hp I/O. Have drawn plans to convert it to a house boat for short trips (weekend to week or so). Plan call for stripping it down to the deck., move the helm forward to about 5' from the bow giving me a small fwrd open deck area. _frame_ work will be 2"x3" alumn. studs (like those used to screen in swimming pools, etc.), roof will be 2" thick alumn. insulated T&G panells. Siding will be 75% in windows, balance insulated with 1" foam and sided with Alumn. sheeting. Boat is rated for 4,000# capacity, so feel I am not exceeding that. Furnishing will be futon couch w/bunk built above it, dinette, double helm seat, galley and head. And and all comments and ideas from experienced houseboaters would be greatly appreciated.

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Hello, I was glad to see your message about converting a pontoon into a houseboat. Iam trying to talk my husband into doing that with our 24' pontoon boat, he is very skeptical about doing it. He told me to get as much info on it that I can, like what building materials to use, and how heavy can it be and safety rules in building your own. If you could let me know any of this it would be appreciated.