The San Francisco Film Society

“The San Francisco Film Society proudly endorses this project and urges you to support it.”

Richardson’s Bay Maritime Association

“This film will be a tool to give the next generation an understanding of the history and the difficulties they will face and the successful strategies they will need to continue the preservation fight.

Sausalito Historical Society

“The “Houseboat Wars” era was a defining period when Sausalito’s long-time practice of living on the water was rigorously challenged. The successful and tenacious efforts to maintain the right to live on the water provided the bridge that allows the houseboat community to thrive today. We look forward to the completion of Ms. Dolan’s film so that this particular period can be shared and discovered by all of the community and beyond.”

Galilee Harbor Community Association

“We sincerely hope that our story may be useful to communities facing similar redevelopment pressures.

Special Thanks

Charlie Boese
Michael Dolan
Gregory Gorman
Robert & Dorothy Gorman
Deborah Jang
Diana Lett
Bonnie McGregor
Mary Osborn
Carolyn Perry
Saul Rouda
Alexander Rose
Betsy Stroman
Robert Timineri
Sue Verhalen
Colleen Vinetz
Heather Wilcoxon
Suzanne Zeno

We are in the postproduction phase adding historic footage and music. If you have either, please contact Marianne@houseboatwars.com or drop by the studio at 2340 Marinship Way in Sausalito. We also need about $5000 to digitize funky old footage. Donations of any amount will be greatly appreciated.

Checks made out to Houseboat Wars can be mailed to:
300 Napa Street, Slip 34, Sausalito, CA 94965

Tax Deductible Credit Card donations are handled swiftly at
San Francisco Film Society

Bob’s Boatyard remembrance celebration, 1985

Photo Galilee Harbor archives