1974 river queen 44 houseboat lovingly restored to full glory great loop this 1974 river queen is a 44' houseboat located in texarkana, texas. Manufactured… and designed near lake michigan, the river queen boats were known for tremendous durability due to their thick steel hulls and the deep v design, which can easily cut through choppy water. The seller has taken a lot of time and expense over the past few years to bring this historic ship back to its former glory and is a fully functioning, ready-to-go rig according to the seller. The seller commissioned his own personal local marine mechanic to thoroughly go through the original 318 v8 engines all wiring was replaced in many places in the boat and it even has a fully functioning helm up on ht e fly bridge to complement the main helm in the lower salon/cockpit. You will find updated upholstery and the cabin to all be in terrific condition and the seller maintained the classic original look inside. The