Autumn 2004, after three years in the sea, the company decided to rebuild the raft into a houseboat. The project was started during the autumn by transporting the raft to the northern area of Kruthuset and place it under a roof. The pontoons were to be lengthened three metres and these were ordered from Källreda plåt och smide. The current pontoons were cut and then the lengthening parts were joined by welding. For the inner- and outer walls, timbered wood was ordered from JK Trä in Herråkra. The outer walls and the roof were put up during the autumn.
In February 2005 the project was idle due to cold weather, but it was taken up again in March. The houseboat was now beginning to get its shape and a lot of work was done during March through April. The launch was made April 27th 2005. On board there are conviniences such as four beds, sauna using wood for heating, shower with hot water, toilette, gas stove and refrigerator, saloon and a sun deck.
The houseboat along with two crew men can be rented at a cost of 5000 SEK (tax not included, minimum 5 hours) for an excursion on the lake Örken. Barbeque equipment is available aboard, so why not catch your own fish and then prepare the catch? In case of bad weather there is always the option of sitting indoors in the cosy wood heated saloon. Recommended maximum is 15 people. If you have got any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
| Material- and transporting costs | 350 000 SEK (tax not included) |
| Working costs, 200 SEK per hour | 375 000 SEK (tax not included) |
| Weight, interiors included | 11 200 kilo |
| Measurements | 6 x 11.5 metres |
| Engine | 140 h.p. |
| Depth | 0.6 metres |
| Maximal speed | 8 knots |
| Market value | 1 200 000 SEK (tax not included) |
