You also get a second week either in the "off season" to go fishing or whatever, or during prime season if someone is not going to use their share. An extra $350 dollar maintenance fee is charged for this extra week if used. 

First put in the water in 2001, this boat is well maintained on a strict maintenance schedule. The boat manager is also an owner and is very good about responding and fixing things a.s.a.p.

Asking Price: $3,500   (Paid $11,500.00 in 2001)
Moored in a covered slip at Executive Docks at Bull Frog Marina, Lake Powell, Utah.  Bullfrog provides carts to haul your luggage, etc to the docks. There is a small store on the dock for small items and ice, and a larger store close by, but it is best if the owner would bring most of what is needed for the week.  The north end of the lake from Bullfrog is less crowded and close (25mi) to the jewel of the lake, Escalante Arm where the best and tallest slot canyons are located.  This canyon is over 50mi from Wahweap Marina, a long haul to see the "good stuff" of the lake.

Maintenance = $1000 per year + ~$350 per extra week on occasion when special assessments are needed for upgrades, etc. There are 20 share owners, a very amicable group, and the boat managers are very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.  The best thing about this houseboat is you save about $500 (compared to other shared ownership boats) by doing your own cleaning, pumping, and watering, and gassing of the boat.  However, if you'd rather pay for this work to be done, these services are available, just not mandatory like other multi-owner houseboats. 

Boatel houseboats are very sturdy with steel pontoons that can withstand a beating from the rocky sandy beaches of Lake Powell.  Boatel's have an exceptional reputation for longevity and reliability, plus they are easy to handle and maneuver in the water.   They do not have as many frills as some of the luxury boats do, but as you can see from the photos, it is comfortable and allows a person to relax, which is what going to the lake is all about.  Less frills minimizes maintenance, which minimizes annual dues.  This is an excellent choice for a an individual or family that just wants to annually chill on Lake Powell, plus it's one of the few shared ownership boats at the lake that allows pets.

Features - Equipment

•  Beds for 12 people.  Living area with two brand new sleeper sofas (sleeps 4); two single bunks in closed off hallway (sleeps 2); 2 single and 2 double bunks in back stateroom (sleeps 6).  Also, there are more sleeping accommodations using air beds or mats on the top of the boat.
•  Galley kitchen with gas stove; gas/shore power refrigerator; microwave; cabinets and pantry; cooking utensils, pots and pans; dishes and flatware; electric coffee pot; blender; toaster
•  Remodeled head (bath) with new sink and new shower; water pump and hot water tank
•  110V Deep Freezer on front deck (needs the generator to run about 4-6hrs a day to keep things frozen)
•  Fly bridge on top of boat with a 2nd steering helm with a new bimini; built in seating with cushions; table and chairs and lounge chairs.
•  New 4KW generator built into pontoon for quiet operation; also there is a smaller 2KW generator that uses less gas when larger generator is not needed
•  Air conditioning
•  Auxiliary tanks holding 105 gallons of toy gas for ski boats, jet skis, etc.
•  150 Gal black water tanksNew sofa sleepers in the living room area
•  Tools, ropes, anchors, etc.
•  Screened windows and doors.
•  19" TV with DVD player (seen in kitchen picture below)
•  Two Mercury 110HP four stroke motors, each with 50 gallon gas tank (more economical than V8 motors)

This stateroom sleeps 6 in bunkbeds, the next room past the door sleeps 2 in bunkbeds.

Kitchen with serving bar, however most meals are usually eaten on the top deck in the fresh air.

Here's a view of the living room and helm.

The boat is moored in covered storage.  This is the best to minimize exposure to sun when not in use.  It's also nice in case it rains if you happen to be at dock during the beginning or end of your trip.

The flybridge has the normal second set of navigation controls. It's great to navigate from the top deck, and almost essential in the late afternoon so you can see submerged rocks.  Relaxing on the top deck is heaven in the morning and late afternoon.