MONTICELLO RIVER YACHT - Houseboat - For Sale

Discover the 70 ft (21.34 m) HouseboatbyMONTICELLO RIVER YACHT— amotor yachthouseboatwith afiberglass and plasticmonohull, twin Crusader inboard diesel power, and practical accommodations for time on the water. Presented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a Houseboat

Choosing the right Houseboat means aligning size, draft, and speed with your cruising plans. At 70 ft by 16 ft, with a draft range of about 9.843–13.123 ft (3–4 m) and an 8–12 knot performance envelope, the Houseboatbalances livability and leisurely passages. Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales will guide you through options, inspections, and closing for thismotor yachthouseboat.

Features of the Model

• Category and hull: motor yachthouseboaton afiberglass and plasticmonohull
• Power and performance: twin Crusader inboard diesel engines; approx. 8 kn cruise and 12 kn maximum
• Dimensions: 70 ft LOA, 16 ft beam for generous interior volume; gross tonnage approx. 30 GT
• Draft range: about 9.843–13.123 ft (3–4 m)
• Design: hull and interior by Monticello
• Accommodation plan: accommodation capacity 6; sleeps 4; 2 heads; crew area with 1 cabin and 2 beds
• Capacities: fuel 120 gal; fresh water 60 gal
• Materials: hull in fiberglass and plastic; deck in Fiberglass

Technical Specifications

• Builder: MONTICELLO RIVER YACHT
• Model: Houseboat
• Type: motor yacht/houseboat
• Hull: fiberglass and plastic; configuration: Monohull; deck: Fiberglass
• LOA: 70 ft (21.34 m)
• Beam: 16 ft (4.88 m)
• Draft: approx. 9.843–13.123 ft (3–4 m)
• Speed: cruise 8 kn (9.21 mph); max 12 kn (13.81 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 30 GT
• Engines: 2 × Crusader; Inboard; Diesel
• Accommodation: capacity 6; sleeps 4; heads 2; crew cabins 1; crew beds 2
• Capacities: fuel 120 gal; water 60 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to arrange a viewing of the HouseboatbyMONTICELLO RIVER YACHT, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will coordinate inspections, documentation, and delivery so you can enjoy yourmotor yachthouseboatwith confidence.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of vessel is the Houseboat? A: It is amotor yachthouseboatbuilt on afiberglass and plastichull with amonohullconfiguration.

Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The LOAis 70 ft (21.34 m),beamis 16 ft (4.88 m), anddraftranges approximately from 9.843 to 13.123 ft (3–4 m).

Q: What engines and speeds should I expect? A: Power comes from 2 × Crusaderinboarddieselengines. Expect about8 kncruising speed and up to12 knmaximum.

Q: How many people can stay aboard? A: The boat has accommodationcapacity for 6,sleeps4, with2 headsand acrewarea featuring 1 cabin and 2 beds.

Q: How do I secure pricing and next steps? A: For pricing,availability, and purchase logistics for thismotor yachthouseboat, speak withAndrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesfor tailored guidance and transaction support.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and brokers describe the HouseboatbyMONTICELLO RIVER YACHTas a river-focused platform used for family cruising, weekend entertaining, and even liveaboard life. Its planing, V-shaped aluminum hull and shallow draft are tailored for inland waterways, and listings and owner notes point to an insulated hull that keeps the ride quiet. Performance is modest for the footprint, with reports of roughly 8-knot cruising and about 12 knots at the top.

On board, the emphasis is livability rather than crowd capacity. Forum users cite roughly seven feet of headroom in staterooms, and typical listings highlight a full galley, a washer/dryer stack, a roomy salon, and an upper bridge wet bar for social time on the sun deck. Layouts in larger examples may show sleeping for around four with multiple heads and some crew space, suiting small families or a couple with guests more than large charter parties.

Maintenance experiences vary with age and history. One new owner tackling a storm-damaged 16×60 widebody described complete rewiring needs and difficulty finding manuals, and others note that documentation can be scarce due to past business closures around the brand. Practical fixes are still accessible—shops report success with 12V rewiring, Glendinning electronic shift parts are obtainable, and routine bottom/prop work, generator service, and inspection or replacement of corroded aluminum tanks are common talking points. Some forum comparisons also suggest that heavier-built alternatives can feel smoother in chop than a Monticello.

Pros and Cons

• Shallow-draft, V-shaped aluminum hull is well suited to rivers and inland lakes.
• Insulated hull contributes to a quieter ride at typical river-cruising speeds.
• Liveaboard-friendly layout with full galley, washer/dryer, roomy salon, and an upper bridge wet bar.
• Modest performance for the size, with about 8-knot cruise and ~12-knot top end reported.
• Documentation and manuals can be difficult to source due to historical builder/dealer closures.
• Owners report maintenance watchpoints such as aluminum tank corrosion and periodic electrical or generator work.

Comparison with Other Models