Sharpe wants to keep our customers informed about important news and
events in the houseboating industry.
Please refer to this page for continuous updates and information.

1. Carbon Monoxide
   A report prepared by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health describes areas about
   houseboats where carbon monoxide concentrations form. They asked for our recommendations to resolve
   the problem and also asked us to share our safety awareness program. We have responded to them and plan to assist the United States Coast Guard in promoting a higher degree of safety for our industry. As most of you know, all Sharpe Houseboats have generator exhausts vented to the side. We delivered our first houseboat in April of 1998 with this safety precaution in mind. The cavity below the swim platform appearsto be the most dangerous area. We have addressed this concern along with four other specific concerns on a new warning sign. All boats built after September, 2000 have the sign installed on the rear deck area, most often on the side of the locker at eye level. We are attempting to install these warning signs on all boats as we deliver new boats to each marina. If you boat does not yet have this sign installed, please contact us.
   
2. Marine Sanitation Devices
   The Federal Water Pollution Control Act is receiving much attention at all levels of national, state, and local
   enforcement. We urge all houseboat owners to be familiar with the Type I, Type II, and Type III MSD's
   and to understand the operating requirements of the waterway on which your houseboat is used. All Sharpe
   Houseboats are manufactured to meet the requirements of the lake to which it is delivered but if circumstances change or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Clean water is essential.
   

PRE-OWNED HOUSEBOATS

We have received several inquiries from Sharpe Houseboat owners looking to move up to larger and newer
models. Although we normally have not taken trade-ins, we would like to assist current Sharpe owners in the resale of your houseboat. We feel the original manufacturer could command a premium price for our own product line. If you would like for us to promote your houseboat, please call and inquire about our seller representation agreement.

Happy Houseboating,
The Crew at Sharpe Houseboats