The river is marked with mile markers similar to an interstate highway.

The markers measure the distance north of the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The confluence is mile marker 0 and one mile north of that is mile marker 1.

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Q. HOW FAR CAN WE CRUISE?

A. At Huck's Houseboat Rentals we do not restrict the distance of your travel. You can go as far as you want as long as you return the boat on time. On a four day trip, taking into consideration the locks and all the beaches and river towns to explore, 30 - 40 miles is a comfortable distance.

Q. HOW FAST DOES THE BOAT GO?

A. Seven miles per hour up river and ten miles per hour down river.

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Our TRUMP SERIES is the Mississippi River's largest and most luxurious Houseboat Rental. Designed for the most discriminating houseboater, this houseboat features many new amenities.

With sleeping for 14 this boat is popular for family reunions and revelers alike and with the houseboat's bow thruster this will be one of the easiest houseboats to pilot on the river.

With the houseboats 3000 watt inverter you will have plenty of 110v electricity all night, even without running the 15 kW generator.

The Party Top Sundeck boasts a wet bar large enough to comfortably seat your entire crew. The party top also includes a refrigerator, gas grill, color TV, Stereo System, full fly bridge, water slide and of course, a 7-person hot tub. The wet bar area of the party top is covered with a 30 foot long canopy to protect you from the elements while the hot tub is positioned to take full advantage of the sun.
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