Manhattan Houseboat Holiday Home @ Lake Eildon

MANHATTAN:
The connotations to many of Manhattan relate to the top end of town. When Manhattan was built in 1990 and then upgrade by Ian Kemp Marine, she certainly was at the top end of town on Lake Eildon at that time.
Manhattan provided a great modern layout with side kitchen and rear lounge at water level. Manhattan was certainly about providing a great experience for a family with two main bedrooms and two bunkrooms. Plus, there are two bathrooms with the master bedroom on the first storey level having direct access.
All this has been lovingly cared for over the journey by its current owners and today still presents as a great family holiday home.
Important to point out, in 1990 the maximum width of a houseboat permitted was 18feet. There are 18feet wide houseboats with side walkways making the cabin width around 16feet. Then there are 18feet wide houseboats with the cabin built to the gunnels (edge of the houseboat) making the cabin very close to the 18feet width. This is very similar to the 20feet in width houseboats which have walkways along the sides. Many houseboats similar to Manhattan have since added walkways and are now classed as 20feet wide houseboats. This could be done with Manhattan.
The important message is the internal of the cabin at water level on Manhattan is very similar to a 20feet wide houseboat, which many people seek.
Continuing the history of love and care Manhattan has recently been out of the water with pontoons and motor leg serviced (Nov 2025). A new GMW CHIR was issued. Photos of underneath the houseboat are on file if you would like to access them.

Further, maintenance works were undertaken with the decking on all levels checked, replaced if required and repainted. This included the hydraulic duckboard and side boat board. Old marine carpet was removed. All eaves are now composite aluminium which reduces further maintenance as well as looking great. The Sun Canopy on the Top Deck has been replaced and upgraded. The treads on the external stairs have been replaced and now are a lot safer. New recessed rope storage boxes have been installed on the front deck providing a lot more space. The timber flooring in the rear lounge is all new.

Over the journey the Solar Electrics have been upgraded and today there is a high quality Victron Energy Multi-Plus 3000watt Inverter/Charger System, a Victron Energy Smart Solar Charge Controller and 8 Solar Panels. The house batteries have been upgraded to LiFeP04 12,8v 300AH Lithium Batteries x 4. These are all backed up by a Quicksilver QS7.5G Generator. Plenty of power and this large expense is UpToDate.
To move Manhattan to your favourite spot on the Lake there is a powerful V8 5.0lt Mercruiser. Importantly, there is a Bow Thruster to assist manoeuvrability.
Other inclusions of note are the R/C Air-Conditioning on the two levels. Starlink technology has been added not only for reliable TV reception but also for the internet. To enjoy the rear decks experiences there are quality cassette electric sun awnings on both levels.

After having been out of the water recently and all the maintenance and upgrading works undertaken, Manhattan presents as a very inviting holiday home on the water. Importantly, she has a layout that makes her great as a family holiday home with rear lounge, a second lounge, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of space to enjoy the sun. Plus, you don't have to find the money to upgrade the solar electrics as this has been done.

With all of this, Manhattan is very reasonably priced. Don't wait, grab this opportunity for your family to make those special memories together on magical Lake Eildon.