Somerset, KY — Sumerset Houseboats, the industry’s leading aluminum hull houseboat manufacturer unveils changes and improvements for their 2008 model year. The nation’s oldest and largest custom houseboat builder continually strives to adapt to their customer’s needs and improve on their marketplace offerings.

´“Sumerset is a forward-thinking company and our position has always been to accommodate and satisfy our customers. We’ve built our reputation on this can-do mind-set as we strive to improve our houseboats and the services we offer our clientele each year. Our customers expect the best and we aim to deliver.” Steve Lochmueller, President and CEO
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HIA Board of Directors to serve two-year terms

CHICAGO, May 24, 2007 – The Houseboat Industry Association (HIA) recently elected officers and welcomed new members to its Board of Directors. Officers are elected to serve one-year terms (March 2007 through March 2008), while Board members serve two (March 2007 through March 2009).

Members of the 2007-2008 HIA Board of Directors include: Pat Duggan, Merrimac Marine Insurance; Matt Harvey, Fun Country Marine; Sheldon Graber, Destination Yachts; Shawn Heinen, Thoroughbred Houseboats; Greg Kyllo, Twin Anchors Marine; Steve Lochmueller, Sumerset Houseboats; Mark Suttie, Aramark/Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas; and Tom Sutherland, Westerbeke Corporation.
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Houseboat Adventures Digital Magazine Showcases Sumerset Custom High Limit

Our newest digital issue, Houseboating Adventures #15 – Best Houseboating Vacations 2007, Lake Powell Revisited & 6500 miles on the Great Loop is available for immediate viewing by clicking the image below and going to our website for Issue 15.
Here’s our newest issue, just click the cover to view.

Sumerset Elite was featured as the cover story on the May 2007 issue of Houseboating Magazine.

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Giving Blood Saves Lives. Period!
It’s that simple. It’s that important. Every three seconds, someone in our area needs a blood transfusion. In less than an hour, you can become a hero to someone you will never meet, but whose life you have changed forever. When you give blood, you give someone another smile, another hug, another birthday. People of all ages need blood — adults who require dozens of pints for their surgery or a baby who may need only a few tablespoons of the precious fluid to survive. Either way, you can participate in the act of improving and saving lives.

For the third summer in a row the Members of Team Sumerset organized a blood donation drive through the Central Kentucky Blood Center. Good Job, Team Sumerset!

A record thirty-three individuals volunteered to donate and thirty pints of blood were collected, including the courageous donations of many first-time participants. We are proud to be contributors to Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA!
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Sumerset Houseboats unveiled the newest addition to their line of custom, luxury houseboats – The Sumerset Elite Series. Steve Lochmueller, president and CEO of Sumerset Houseboats stated, “Our customers have driven the need for this dynamic creation by their requests for new and exciting luxury. We think of ourselves as dream builders and the Elite Series exemplifies our dedication to maintaining our position as the aluminum hull houseboat industry leader.” The Elite Series houseboats were developed in collaboration with Mr. JR Schwan of Holiday Boat Sales and feature enhanced power options, design features such as coffered ceilings and are created on a one-time-only basis for the discriminating buyer who truly wants a Sumerset they can call their own.

With that vision as a guide, Sumerset introduced the very first Elite Series at the 2007 Atlanta Boat Show. At 21’ X 106’, the Sumerset ELITE was the largest, luxury houseboat exhibited inside the World Congress Center. With more than 3000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor living space, the ELITE offers a unique blend of bold styling, custom floor plans and exclusive amenity packages. “ Sumerset offers complete customization, professional blue prints and unlimited design options- all while building NMMA certified houseboats. Our ELITE Series offer the discerning buyer a unique and exclusive lifestyle, ” Steve Lochmueller, President & CEO.

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Steve Lochmueller, President and CEO of Sumerset Houseboats announced the 2007 Advisory Board members today, “In the fourth year of this partnership, Sumerset Houseboats remains committed to engaging our clients in our efforts to increase customer satisfaction, innovations and quality as outlined in our Mission Statement.”

SUMERSET HOUSEBOATS MISSION STATEMENT
Sumerset Houseboats strives to manufacture and market top-quality houseboats by utilizing industry-leading construction techniques and quality control standards. This will be accomplished through the integration of highly skilled craftsmen and a talented and experienced staff of professionals who take pride in all aspects of building a superior product to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction while generating profitability.
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Steve Lochmueller, President & CEO of Sumerset Houseboats, ” At Sumerset Houseboats we understand that knowing our customers is the “key” to our success. With that in mind, let me extend a special thank you for the participation of the 2006 Sumerset Houseboats Advisory Board: Dick & Doris Baker, Kevin & Shannon Combs, JR Schwan (Holiday Boat Sales), Dave Taylor (Unlimited Houseboat Services), Bill & Bonnie Cullen, and Ken Thwaits. Sumerset Houseboats continues to thrive and improve, due to the contributions of our Advisory Board participants. As we move into 2007, let me again thank you for your time and thoughtfulness. Contributions from committed, caring individuals such as yourselves help keep Sumerset Houseboats firmly established as the industry leader. Best Regards and Best Wishes in 2007.”