[photopress:sleepless_in_seattle.jpg,thumb,alignright]Just received this in my inbox and I’m clueless as to the answer.

I’ve searched through your site but I’m wondering if you have any advice on buying a houseboat in Seattle.

I’m looking to spend up to $220K plus moorage, but I know very little about how I finance these. I hear it’s complicated and requires a larger down payment.

Any advice?

Any Rain City Guide contributors and/or readers with Houseboat experience?