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Working towards a goalA major goal of the London Bridge Yacht Club is to acquire a clubhouse on the shoreline of Lake Havasu. A short-term goal, which had been discussed from the very beginning of the Club, was to acquire a "suitable facility" to use as a clubhouse until a permanent facility was possible. During the Summer of 2006 just such an opportunity presented itself when we learned of a used houseboat that was going to be for sale. So we made a trip downriver to inspect the boat. Most members did not take to the "mauve" interior, although a few were heard admiring it. Nevertheless, we concluded that with a little vision and planning (and a lot of hard work), we could convert the once-majestic houseboat to serve our purposes. Skeptical of the mechanical condition of the boat, we had it towed upriver to Lake Havasu, and hauled out for the conversion process. After more than 3 months of work by club members, we launched the converted houseboat in late October, 2006 and drove it through Bridgewater Channel to its new home at the end of Pier-P in the Lake Havasu Marina. There is serves as our Clubhouse and base of operations throughout the year. We will use it for the Boat Parade of Lights as well as our own Commodore's Opening Day and Mardi Gras Boat Parade. It will also be seen frequently out on the water as Club members use it for a variety of outings and events. The following pictures show a brief pictorial of the conversion process:
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