CONTENTS m ay /JUNE 2012
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22 4 HOUSEBOAT MAgAzinE May/June 2012 Features
FROM A DREAM TO REALITY Bravada Yachts Is Thriving
CRUISIN' FOR THE CURE Date Set For Fundraiser
STARDUST RECOGNIZED Manufacturer Visits White House
FINANCING & REFINANCING Your Houseboat Is Within Reach
TAKE A STAYCATION Tips For Outdoor Entertaining
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Columns & Departments
aT THE HELm What's On your Playlist?
BOW TO STERN Houseboating News, People & Places
LIVING aBOaRD Remodel Fever
aSK UNCLE RICKy maintenance: Battery Inspection
DISCOVER HOUSEBOaTING Dock Communities
CLaSSIFIEDS Private Listings
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On the Cover: In January 2010, Jim and Tracey Goettl began building Bravada Yacht houseboats and have enjoyed early success. Page 22. Cover photo by Brady L. Kay.