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2009
September
Cover Photo By Brady L. Kay
Cover design By Chris searLe
voLume 19 issue 09
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Houseboatmagazine.com
THIS OLD BOAT
Starabration Makeover?
8 AT THE HELM
What Can You Get For $5?
10 BOW TO STERN
Houseboating News, People & Places
24 HOOKED
Big Game Cats
26 HEALTH
Maximizing Space
54 NOTES FROM THE STERN
Understanding Ilk
SUNSTAR POSH
100 Feet Of Luxury
FIRE READINESS
How Can They Benefit You?
ADVENTURES
Discover Texas' Lake Amistad
MY MARINA
Cumberland's Grider Hill
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20
36
40
44
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36
40
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ON THE COVER:
At Sunstar Houseboats the sky really is the limit
when it comes to building a custom houseboat and
this is especially true when you own the company.
George and Patty Roberts have designed a posh
100- by 20-foot beauty that includes all the latest
features and amenties. Page 30.