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Twin Anchors 2012 Recap: Twin Anchors Marine had an excellent year in 2012. As well as the houseboats it has been building for the past 35 years, the addition of accommodation units for the oil, gas and mining industry has allowed this builder to maximize production and keep over 110 people at work in the factory. Industry News Emerald Bay Precision Craft Boatworks recently purchased Emerald Bay Manufacturing, which has been building houseboats since 1994. In its 100,000-square-foot facility in Oroville, Calif., just north of Sacramento, this manufacturer will continue to offer a full range of custombuilt houseboats while specializing in all-aluminum models. For more information visit www.pcboatworks.com. Twin Anchors Marine has been owned and operated by the same family since 1977, the longest continuous ownership in the industry. Known for its innovation for decades, Twin Anchors continued this tradition in 2012 with the development of the 7522 Coastal. This new boat will be built for both freshwater and saltwater environments and feature new hull alloys and high strength, lightweight composites. The beam was determined by the current 22-foot maximum on Lake Powell in Utah where the first model will likely reside. The Coastal will be "yacht-like," according to the builder, in both design and performance and will set a new level in houseboat quality and performance. All Twin Anchors boats feature an exclusive unitized cabin and bridge. Its engineered bridge deck truss system and no bearing interior walls allow for cathedral ceilings and complete freedom with floor plan design. This unitized construction is also found in the standard equipment hot tub surround and built-in bridge deck seating—all molded in rather than added on. Twin Anchors has both exterior and interior design centers along with in-house transportation. In addition to being NMMA certified, Twin Anchors is an ISO 9000 registered company, assuring customers a quality control system second to none. In 2011, Twin Anchors achieved CE certification, paving the way for a growing market in Europe and Asia. An exhibit at the Korean International boat show in June of 2012 has led to negotiations to build Twin Anchors Houseboats under license in Seoul for the Asian market. Date Founded: 1977 Location: Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada Best Selling Model or Floor Plan: Large Salon and Galley With Cathedral Ceiling Smallest Houseboat Built to Date: 12' X 31' Largest Houseboat Built to Date: 18' X 75' (Tri-deck) Hull Design: Aluminum Pontoons and Aluminum Catamaran Water Application: Lakes, Rivers, Costal and Intracoastal In-House Transportation: Yes In-House Interior Designer: Yes 800-558-0881 • www.twinanchorsmfg.com Manufacturer Comment: "Twin Anchors boats feature an exclusive unitized cabin and bridge. This gets away from the 'bolt-on' look. Our unique engineered truss system and unitized construction results in no joints, no leaks, no rot!" — Greg Kyllo, President Holiday Mansion Holiday Mansion is currently seeking a buyer. The factory and the molds for this popular houseboat brand are for sale, along with the website. Check back to www.holidaymansionyachts.com for updates from this manufacturer. Kentuckiana Yacht Kentuckiana Yacht Sales in Jeffersonville, Ind., builder of Monticello River Yachts and Jefferson Yachts, closed its doors in 2012. David Shaw, former designer and VP of Operations for both companies purchased the assets of Kentuckiana Yacht Sales and Jefferson Yachts this past July. The new company is now called Kentuckiana Yacht Services (KYS). Shaw is in the process of re-building these companies from the ground up, with his philosophy starting with great customer service and value pricing. KYS specializes in supplying parts and service to Monticello and Jefferson owners as well as brokerage services. For more information visit www.kys.com or call 812-282-2660. Sharpe Due to tough economic times, Sharpe Houseboats officially closed its doors in September. Owner Jim Sharpe is a true pioneer in this segment of the boating industry and will be truly missed. WWW.HOUSEBOATMAGAZINE.COM 25