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KXLY: ‘Monty’s Cruisin’ Near Maiden Voyage

Ultimate is an understatement for Don Gross’ houseboat. His custom built, 62,000 pound house boat is fully loaded with two fireplaces, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two elevators, a special pool, wheelchair accessible hallways and glass deck railings. The price tag for “Monty’s Cruisin’” is around $1.6 Million.“We’ve been really blessed that we had the opportunity to build a boat that’s handicap accessible who we love very much,” Don said.”Monty’s Cruisin’” was designed and named after Don Gross’ son. Gross, who runs a mental health care company, says his 39-year-old son is confined to a wheelchair because of a debilitating illness.“It was a labor of love for their son. It was an amazing story. It got us. It was inspiring,” Bill Hill said/ Tania Dall , KXLY. More here . And: KREM2 version here.

Question: Which boat on Lake Coeur d’Alene (or any of the other North Idaho lakes) impresses you most?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog