Greg Biffle drives NASCAR #16 sponsored by the National Guard.

Johnny Flatt, Dave Corbin, Greg Biffle and Steve Lochmueller at Sumerset Houseboats

Also an experienced welder, Biffle was intrigued and impressed by the work displayed in the Sumerset Welding Department.

As the industry leader, Sumerset Houseboats has set the standards that other manufacturers follow. When it comes to innovations in the design and production of aluminum hull houseboats, we own first place.

Sumerset Houseboats has built its business by listening to our customers and many of our innovations evolve from customer input and ideas. We are pleased to recognize the members of the 2006 Sumerset Customer Advisory Board: Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Combs, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Ken Thwaits, and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cullen. We would also like to recognize our contributing Sumerset Dealers and Business Partners: Mr. Dave Taylor, Unlimited Houseboat Services; Mr. Tony Faso, Delta Marine Sales & Service and Mr. JR Schwan, Holiday Boat Sales.
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SMOOTH SAILING: MARVAIR® AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PROVES RIGHT CHOICE FOR LUXURY YACHT COMFORT

CORDELE, GA. — Even on a breezy lake, the summers in Southern Georgia are painfully hot and humid, particularly for those dressed up for formal occasions. So when the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club launched a new luxury entertainment yacht, the Liberty Lady, the resort turned to Marvair, a division of Airxcel, Inc., for help.
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Sarasota, FL — SeaSafe Group, LLC., the industry’s leading marine warranty and service contract company which specializes in component and comprehensive coverage for marine manufacturers and large retailers has been chosen by Sumerset Houseboats of Somerset, KY to handle the company’s five-year stem-to-stern warranty program – the houseboat industry’s most comprehensive warranty program to date. The new, innovative program for the 2007 model year will be managed by SeaSafe Group.

SeaSafe Group provides marine manufacturers a vehicle for issuing customized coverage in the quest for a stem-to-stern product. With over 25 years of experience, SeaSafe Group’s administration has over 150 employees dedicated to customer service in a state-of-the-art environment for administering and paying claims promptly. SeaSafe Group provides manufacturers with the kind of comprehensive warranty coverage customers have been demanding for years.
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In our review of this year’s houseboat manufacturers and their websites we visited every single website and every single pull down bar, navigation key, and page on that website. We looked at every photo, we read every description and every company philosophy and mission statement, and we examined every feature the site had to offer.

We learned a lot. . . the best companies believe their website has to be as good as the boats they manufacture, and it is reflected in their carefully and professionally done sites. These are a pleasure to view and navigate within, and they leave you with the feeling that this company really knows its business and cares about its perspective customers. They effectively communicate facts, ideas and philosophies about their business and products. They guide you through the process, respecting your time and interest. The very best of those sites we have recognized and designated as our 2006 Award Winning Website.

Congratulations, again.

Michael McDonald-Low
Publisher, Houseboating Adventures

Houseboats: Lifestyle of Luxury is a comprehensive resource on DVD which provides owner/operators the basic skills and knowledge to become better and safer skippers. This program covers a variety of topics of interest to new owners as well as those that have enjoyed their homes on the water for years.

Houseboating has become one of the fastest growing segments of the recreational boating industry and owning one of these water palaces requires specialized knowledge compared to operating a runabout or small cruiser.
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NMMA Certified boats seven times less likely to be recalled by the USCG
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Sumerset Houseboats President and CEO Steve Lochmueller heads up the company’s foursome, comprised of (l to r) Greg Baldwin, Houseboat Construction Specialist; Fred Browning, AutoCAD Houseboat Floor Plan Specialist; and Greg Smith, Professional Sales Consultant.

The Sumerset foursome competed with sixteen professionals from across Kentucky at Eagle’s Nest Golf Course, Somerset Kentucky.

The Kentucky Peer Exchange Network is an organization of CEOs from across the Commonwealth.

Sumerset Houseboats President & CEO, Steve Lochmueller
Interviewed For Eastshore Productions, INC

“Living In Style” is a fun new series delivering useful tips for today’s busy families.

The National Airing is scheduled for Monday Aug. 22nd at 6:00 am EST. below is the list of stations.
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Nearly 200 State Senators and Representatives from throughout the United States enjoyed a cruise on Lake Grapevine or personal watercraft demonstrations while attending the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) meeting in Dallas, Texas. Legislators cruised on a houseboat generously donated by Marinas International as well as Personal Watercraft from BRP, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha. ALEC has more than 2,400 legislator members and promotes a common belief in limited government, free markets, federalism and individual liberty. The boating event marked the fourth consecutive year that NMMA and PWIA have sponsored a day on the water for ALEC attendees.