10 JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018 WWW.HOUSEBOATMAGAZINE.COM
Living aboard in all waters, all seasons isn't just about weekend raft-ups and fun. It's
about filing the income tax on time and finding storage space for the Christmas decora-
tions. Here's just a taste of new products to make your houseboat even more livable as
you're shopping the boat shows this season.
Furniture
GlasTop Marine
Furniture
(www.
glastop.com),
based
in Pompano Beach,
Fla., says its three
most popular pieces
are a 23- or 27-inch
wide barrel swivel
chair, a sectional
sofa and the compa-
ny's designer Hi-Lo
Marine Teak Table.
It fits the smallest
space, yet opens to
4 feet long. Available
in two widths, it can
be raised for dining
or lowered to make
a coffee table. The
marine furniture
is made with brass
or stainless steel
fittings and tough,
treated fabrics such
as Sunbrella and
Ultraleather. All
upholstered pieces
have hidden storage.
Lighting
Bright, energy-efficient LED lighting continues to be introduced in more and more
ways including fixtures especially designed for marine use. Now Michigan-based
TecNiq
(www.techniqinc.com) has introduced a compact, stainless steel LED projec-
tion light that can be wall-mounted and aimed to light specific areas such as steps.
L I V I N G A B O A R D
B y J a n e t G r o e n e
Bright Buys
For Houseboat Liveaboards
