
1996 Lakeview 55' (16.76 m) 14x56 houseboat
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
THE SUGAR SHACK
1996 Lakeview 55’ Houseboat Asking Price: $135,000 Spacious Liveaboard • Entertainer’s Dream • Turn-Key Waterfront Retreat If you’ve been searching for the perfect floating waterfront home, weekend getaway, or family cruiser, this beautifully maintained 1996 Lakeview 55’ Houseboat deserves your atte
Flag of Registry: United States
- House Boats
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Aluminum Hull
- HIN/IMO: LVGI2207L596
Vessel ID# 2851808 Last Updated: 2026-06-18 23:15:21
Description
Vessel Specifications
· Manufacturer: Lakeview
· Year: 1996
· Model: Houseboat
· Length Overall: 55’
· Beam: 14’
· Draft: 2.5’
· Fuel Type: Gasoline
· Engines: Twin MerCruiser 3.1L Sterndrives
· Engine Hours: Approximately 815 Hours
· Generator: Westerbeke 12kW Gasoline Generator
Accommodations & Interior
Step inside to find a bright, open salon with panoramic water views and abundant natural light. The spacious floorplan provides comfortable accommodations for extended stays and entertaining family and friends.
Interior Features
- Spacious main salon with abundant seating and dining area
- Fully equipped galley featuring:
- Full-size refrigerator
- Range/stove
- Microwave
- Extensive cabinet and pantry storage
- Private master stateroom
- Additional guest sleeping berth
- Laundry center with stacked washer and dryer
- Two heads with shared shower
- Central heat and air conditioning with heat pump
- Exceptional storage throughout
- Large under-deck storage compartments
- Clean, well-maintained engine room and mechanical spaces
Exterior & Entertainment Areas
Designed for outdoor living, this Lakeview offers multiple gathering spaces ideal for entertaining guests or simply relaxing on the water.
Exterior Features
· Spacious bow patio with seating area
· Large aft deck for entertaining
· Gas grill for waterfront cookouts
· Water slide for family fun
· Swim platform with easy water access
· Wide side decks with safety railings
· Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters for easier docking and maneuvering
Upper Deck & Flybridge
The expansive upper deck is one of the vessel’s most attractive features.
· Large flybridge helm station
· Fiberglass hardtop
· Canvas bimini enclosure
· Bar and entertainment area
· Generous guest seating
· Panoramic views of the surrounding waterways
Mechanical & Equipment
· Twin MerCruiser 3.1L sterndrive propulsion package
· Westerbeke 12kW gasoline generator
· Shore power system
· Freshwater system
· Holding tank system with Purisan sanitation treatment system
· Navigation lighting
· Marine electronics package
· Central heating and air conditioning
· Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters
Vessel Condition
This Lakeview Houseboat has been exceptionally cared for and presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a comfortable liveaboard, vacation retreat, or floating lake house. The vessel’s spacious layout, mechanical systems, and extensive entertainment areas make it ideal for family cruising, weekend escapes, and dockside entertaining.
Location
The vessel is currently located at Hydeaway Harbor Marina in Cottondale, Alabama and is available for private showings by appointment.
Contact Information
Intracoastal Marine and Yacht Sales
“We Make Buying and Selling Boats Simple.”
📞 Richard Lopez: 205-275-5622
📧 Email: Richard@imyachtsales.com
🌐 Website: www.imyachtsales.com
Contact us today to schedule your private showing of this spacious and well-equipped Lakeview Houseboat.
Yacht Access is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Intracoastal Marine and Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: LVGI2207L596
LOA: 55' (16.76 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1996
Beam: 14'
Draft Max: 3'
Cabins: 2
Queen Berths: 1
King Berths: 1
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Super Structure Material: ALUMINUM
Hull Material: Aluminum
Hull Finish: CLEAR
Hull Shape: Flat
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: Yes
Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Holding Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: MERCRUISER
- Engine Model: 3.0LX
- Engine Year: 96
- Engine Type: Inboard/Outboard
- Drive Type: Stern
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 812.00
- Hours Date: 06-14-2026
- Serial Number: 0F7682586
- Engine Location: Starboard
Engine 2
- Engine Make: MERCRUISER
- Engine Model: 3.0LX
- Engine Year: 96
- Engine Type: Inboard/Outboard
- Drive Type: Stern
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 815.00
- Hours Date: 06-14-2026
- Serial Number: 0F782606
- Engine Location: Port
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