Floating homes, more than any dwellings since man discovered caves, reflect the spirit of their owners. The history of floating homes is a colourful history of people, a hard working yet relaxed group who share a desire to ‘live life to its fullest’, a respect for Mother Nature, and a passion for the water.

You’ll find floating homes in the most unexpected places – scattered along shorelines from Manhattan Island to Lake Titicaca, tucked into the bayous of Louisiana, or nestled into coastal ports such as San Francisco, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver. In fact, you’ll find floating homes wherever there is access to calm protected water.

Through most of float home history, and in many parts of the world, living afloat has been associated with affordable housing. Today, living aboard a float home is a clear lifestyle choice made by people in all walks of life.

Float home owners are often envied by their land-loving cousins. With no lawns to mow, no fences to paint, they enjoy more leisure time. Float home owners can be observed on their decks in the sunset, enjoying the tranquility of the water and their uncomplicated lives. As free-spirited individuals, they pursue a wide and exciting range of activities. Yet a shared philosophy brings them together as a cohesive community in the special places they have chosen.

IMF admires this unique collection of individuals, and endorses their lifestyle. This site is provided for your information and enjoyment by the folks at IMF. It is intended to share the delights of floating home living. While some of the homes shown on this site were built by IMF, many were built by others. International Marine takes no responssibility for the items offered on this site or for the links or advertisers. For details on IMF products, please see our company website www.floatingstructures.com .

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