2009 Toronto International Boat Show Coverage

[Chris]

Direct Energy Center - Toronto, Ontario - January 14, 2009

So, it's -20ish degrees Celsius here in Toronto, Lake Ontario looks like a skating rink... :yell:

...Sounds like a good time to go to the 2009 Toronto International Boat Show! :D :)

Yolanda has taken an absolute ton of pictures, so tune in once every day or so, as I'll be posting up a few pics each day or two.

Hopefully we've got enough pics to get us to the spring thaw! We can only hope. :)

I hope you enjoy. :)

-Chris

[yolanda]

Boat after Boat after boat.....how do you decide....75...115..150...250...ooooohhhh yeah baby the Mercury 350SCi :drool::drool:. ....but I digress, I really liked all the boats and had a great time meating with dealers from many different companies.

There were many fascinating devices from powerised boat lifts to cool crafty boat ideas....when Chris posts some of the pictures I will be glad to comment on them.

If you are in Toronto and haven't had a chance to go to The Boat Show...I would say...Get out of the cold and have a little summer for the day.

Thanks for a fun afternoon Chris :thumb:

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of the entrance. We purposely went on a Wednesday afternoon as we figured it would be a little quieter. That makes it easier for Yolanda to get some good shots. :thumb:

Here's a few shots of the entrance, it's still pretty busy all things considered. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-2.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1497)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-206.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2284)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-3.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1498)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-4.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1499)

[Chris]

Alright, enough of the entrance shots. :D

Let's get to the topic at hand. Boats!

Here's a few shots for all the "White Brand Fans".

How about a 2009 Evinrude 300 H.P. ETEC?

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-5.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1500)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-6.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1501)

[Chris]

Here's a few more from the BRP booth. :thumb:

ETEC not your style? How about a SeaDoo? :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-7.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1502)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-8.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1503)

[Chris]

How about a Malibu "Wake Setter" for the wake-boarder in the family? :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-10.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1506)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-9.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1508)

[Chris]

More into the classic wood look? How about a Hackercraft?

I'll tell you, these pictures do not do this boat justice. It was absolutely stunning. :drool:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-11.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1507)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-12.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1509)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-13.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1510)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of a Fountain center console with triple Verados!

This thing was pretty sweet. I think it also had a stepped hull, but I couldn't see for sure.

The Livorski guage package it had is probably worth more than all my boats put together!

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-16.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1515)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-18.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1517)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-17.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1516)

[Chris]

Here's a few of another Fountain. This one had a double stepped hull. Very trick. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-19.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1518)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-20.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1519)

[Chris]

A few more showing the steps a bit better. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-21.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1520)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-22.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1521)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of some of the various "retro-styled" Chris Crafts that were at the show. Last year these retro styled Chris Crafts seemed to be everywhere at the show, this year there seemed to be less. Whatever the case, they are really beautiful boats and definitely stood out. :thumb: :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-14.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1513)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-15.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1514)

[Chris]

A shot of the helm. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-29.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1543)

Some shots of under the hood...er I mean sunpad. :D

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-27.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1539)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-28.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1541)

[Chris]

Here's a few of a blue one. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-24.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1533)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-25.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1535)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-26.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1537)

[Chris]

Here's a few of a Svfara. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-30.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1545)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-31.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1547)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-32.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1549)

[Chris]

Here's a few of a new Baja - I think it was an Outlaw with SST graphics. Perhaps one of our Baja fanatics can clarify what the exact model it is. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-33.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1551)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-35.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1555)

[Chris]

Here's a few more of the Baja. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-34.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1553)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-36.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1557)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of Mastercrafts and a Ski Nautique - Yolie liked these. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-37.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1561)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-38.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1563)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-43.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1572)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of a Crownline. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-42.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1570)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-40.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1566)

[Chris]

An interior shot of the Crownline and a shot of three Sea Rays on display. :surf:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-41.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1568)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-39.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1565)

[Chris]

There was a neat little display of a few lesser known brands. The first brand was one called C-Dory. They had a display of a Dory type boat which was really neat.

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-44.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1576)

The second brand was a Canadian one called Rossiter. They had some skiffs and a glass outboard model called a Shoreline.

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-45.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1578)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-49.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1586)

[Chris]

Here's a rowing skiff also from Rossiter. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-46.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1580)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-47.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1582)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of shots from the Brig Inflatable display.

Cool boats. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-50.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1590)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-51.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1592)

[Chris]

Here's a few of a really sharp Triton Bass Boat that was on display.

This boat was really sharp with the silver/grey flake. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-52.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1594)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-53.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1596)

[Chris]

Here's a few more. :)

The Merc 250 XS on the back of the Triton was equally as sweet as the boat. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-54.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1598)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-55.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1600)

[Chris]

Here are some pics of the Tuff Booth, which I would say was one of the highlites of the show for me.

On display was a John Spaeth J-Craft, a Talon and a Tuff 16. There was also another Tuff 16 on display in the Suzuki booth as well. And we managed to get a few pics of each.

Enjoy! :)

First up are a few pictures of the Talon with a Merc 300XS. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-56.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1602)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-57.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1603)

[Chris]

A few more...

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-58.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1605)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-59.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1608)

[Chris]

Here's a few of the Merc 300XS 3.2 Litre Stroker. :devil: :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-60.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1610)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-61.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1612)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of shots of a new J-Craft.

The J-Craft's are manufactured at John Spaeth's shop and were displayed in the Tuff booth. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-62.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1614)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-63.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1615)

[Chris]

Here are a few shots of a Tuff 16, also from the Tuff Marine booth. :devil:

This model has an optional sport hatch which covers the back seat up making it look like a two seater.

It's a very sharp boat. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-64.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1616)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-66.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1622)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-65.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1620)

[Chris]

Here's a few more shots of another Tuff 16. :devil:

This one is red and was used by the Suzuki folks in their booth. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-67.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1624)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-68.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1626)

[Chris]

Here's a few more...

These little rigs are sweet. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-70.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1630)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-69.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1628)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of the motors that were on display at the Suzuki booth. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-71.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1635)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-72.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1637)

[Chris]

Here some pics from the BRP ETEC display.

The new ETEC's looked really sharp. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-73.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1639)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-74.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1641)

[Chris]

Some more... :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-75.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1643)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-76.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1645)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-77.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1647)

[Chris]

Here are a few more ETEC's. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-78.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1649)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-79.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1651)

Here's the new 30 HP ETEC. From what I remember, they also had a 25 on display as well. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-80.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1653)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of the Mercury Display. The Merc display is really a show stopper each year. :thumb:

Enjoy! :devil:

[/URL]
[url=http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1665]http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-84.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1655)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-82.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1657)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-83.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1659)

[Chris]

Some more of the Merc display. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-81.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1655)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-85.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1666)

[Chris]

Here is the prop display. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-87.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1669)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-86.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1668)

[Chris]

Here's the Big Mama - The Verado 350 SCi! :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-88.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1674)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-89.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1676)

[Chris]

Couple more... :bounce:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-90.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1678)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-91.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1680)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of the Mercruiser display. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-92.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1684)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-93.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1686)

[Chris]

A few more... :surf:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-94.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1688)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-95.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1690)

[Chris]

Here's some of a 9.1L V8 Mercruiser pumping out 850 H.P :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-97.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1696)


http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-96.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1694)

[Chris]

More of the 850 SCI. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-98.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1698)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-99.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1700)

[Chris]

A few more again. :bounce:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-100.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1702)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-101.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1704)

[Chris]

Here's a few more pics of some Mercury Racing stuff. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-104.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1713)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-103.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1711)

[Chris]

More... :)

[/URL]
[url=http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1709]http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-102.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1711)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-105.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1715)

[Chris]

Here's a few of a 496 Seacore which has a closed cooling system. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-106.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1720)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-107.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1721)

[Chris]

Here's a couple more... :surf:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-109.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1723)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-108.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1722)

[Chris]

Here's a few more Mercruiser pics. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-110.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1726)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-113.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1732)

[Chris]

Here's some wild drive shots. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-111.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1728)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-112.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1730)

[Chris]

Here's a few more of the Bravo drive display.

The cut-aways are neat and informative. Normally when I've got a lower unit apart, it's just a bunch of pieces all over the bench. :p

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-118.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1744)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-117.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1743)

[Chris]

Here's a few of the Merc Smartcraft display. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-115.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1741)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-114.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1740)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-116.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1742)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of some Verados that were scattered around the show. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-119.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1747)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-120.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1749)

[Chris]

A few more... :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-121.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1751)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-122.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1753)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of shots of a really nice Fountain Center Console that was rigged with tripple Merc Verados. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-124.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1761)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-123.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1759)

[Chris]

Here's a shot of a nice Eliminator that was on display at the Performance Boat Club of Canada booth. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-126.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1764)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-125.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1763)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of a nice Formula.

This one is a 271 Fastech with a Mercruiser 525 EFI. :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-127.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1805)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-128.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1807)

[Chris]

A few more... :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-132.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1815)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-129.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1809)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of the Mercruiser 525. :devil: :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-130.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1811)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-131.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1813)

[yolanda]

Well, it seems like Chris has had as much fun talking about the different things viewed as it was for me to take pictures of all those items.

Those large motors and the racing motors were my most fun ones to take pictures of.

[Chris]

Here's the dash on the Formula.

Very nice! :devil:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-134.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1947)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-133.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1946)

[Chris]

The business end... :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-135.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1948)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-136.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1949)

[yolanda]

I've got to give you "props" on the way you incorporate pictures and comments. Well done!

[Chris]

I've got to give you "props" on the way you incorporate pictures and comments. Well done!*rimshot*

Funny, funny you are! :)

Props, we don't need no stinkin' props.

We've got these. :D

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-137.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2006)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-138.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2007)

[Chris]

Here's a few more shots of the 2009 Yamaha Prop Display. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-139.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2008)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-140.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2009)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of a nice Ranger Bass Boat that was there. :)

Yolie liked this one. ;)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-141.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2029)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-142.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2030)

[Chris]

A few more...

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-143.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2033)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-144.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2035)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of a Stratos - another favourite of Yolie. ;)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-145.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2066)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-146.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2067)

[Chris]

Here's one of a Skeeter and one of a smaller Stratos. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-147.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2068)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-148.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2069)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of a classic wooden boat made by a company called Beam Custom. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-149.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2095)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-150.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2096)

[Chris]

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-151.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2097)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-152.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2098)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of Moombas that were on display at the show. :)

Yolanda saw these and had visions of going for a summer slalom ski. :surf:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-153.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2147)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-154.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2148)

[Chris]

Here's a few more shots of some more Formulas. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-155.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2151)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-156.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2153)

[Chris]

More again... :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-157.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2155)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-158.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2157)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of some inflatables that were at the show. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-162.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2176)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-161.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2175)

[Chris]

Couple more inflatables... :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-160.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2174)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-159.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2173)

[Chris]

Here's the last few of the inflatables. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-163.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2179)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-164.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2180)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of shots of a really nice Boston Whaler that was at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-166.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2186)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-165.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2185)

[Chris]

Here are a few shots of the boats that were on display at the Grew booth at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-167.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2199)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-168.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2200)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of a nice Grew that was at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-170.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2209)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-169.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2208)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-171.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2210)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of a nice Glastron that was at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-172.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2215)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-173.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2217)

[Chris]

A few more of the Glastron... :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-174.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2219)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-175.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2220)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-176.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2221)

[Chris]

Here's some shots of a really nice Doral that was at the show. :bounce:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-178.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2232)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-177.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2231)

[Chris]

Some more of the Doral... :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-179.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2235)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-180.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2237)

[Chris]

Last couple.... :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-181.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2239)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-182.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2241)

[Chris]

Here's a mixed bag of boats.

There's one each of a Tahoe, Cutter and a Nitro. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-185.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2249)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-184.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2248)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-183.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2247)

[Chris]

Here are a couple of pics of some Custom Weld's that were at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-186.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2256)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-187.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2257)

[Chris]

Here are a couple of shots of some OPP Patrol boats that were on display at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-188.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2260)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-189.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2261)

[Chris]

Here are some shots of the Volvo Penta display. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-191.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2269)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-190.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2268)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-192.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2270)

[Chris]

Last couple from the Volvo Penta display. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-194.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2272)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-193.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2271)

[Chris]

Here's a few pics of one of the many sailboats that was on display at the show.

First up a couple of Hobie's... :surf:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-197.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2275)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-196.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2274)

And a shot of a little one from Laser called "Bug". :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-195.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2273)

[Chris]

These little CraigCats that were at the show looked pretty neat. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-200.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2278)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-198.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2276)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-199.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2277)

[Chris]

Couple more... :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-201.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2279)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-202.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2280)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots from the Honda display. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-203.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2281)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-204.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2282)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-205.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2283)

[Chris]

Here are a couple of shots of a Honda Big Red ATV that was on display in the Honda booth. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-207.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2285)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-208.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2286)

[Chris]

Here's a few shots of a BRP Can-Am Spyder that what at the show.

It was really neat. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-209.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2287)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-210.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2288)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-211.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2289)

[Chris]

Here are a few shots of the indoor lake that's an annual feature of the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-215.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2293)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-214.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2292)

[Chris]

A few more... :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-213.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2291)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-212.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2290)

[Chris]

Here's a couple of mixed shots...

First a Yamaha Waverunner. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-218.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2296)

Second a super nice Kavalk. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-217.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2295)

Third a shot of the Shift Kayak and Canoe display. :surf:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-216.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2294)

[Chris]

There was lots of boating accessories and related products at the show too.

Here's a few shots of some nice lifts that were at the show. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-219.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2300)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-220.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2301)

[Chris]

Well, as a little treat, I purposely saved some of the best pics for last. ;)

Here are some shots of the various Checkmates that were at the show. :devil:

Enjoy! :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-224.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2306)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-221.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2308)

[Chris]

Here's a couple more of the yellow, red and white Pulsare. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-222.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2302)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-223.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2304)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-225.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2310)

[Chris]

Here's some shots of a blue and yellow Pulsare that was at the show. :)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-226.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2314)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-227.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2316)

[Chris]

Here's some more shots of the Checkies. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-228.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2318)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-229.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2320)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-230.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2322)

[Chris]

Here's a few more shots of the Checks. :thumb:

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-232.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2326)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-231.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2324)

http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/data/560/thumbs/TBS-233.jpg (http://forums.endlessboating.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/2328)

[Chris]

That'll do it for this year.

There are a few additional pictures in the gallery that I didn't link to in this thread.

I hope you enjoyed our little coverage of the 2009 show. :)

-Chris

[Sinbad's Mom]

Great pictures. I almost feel like I've been to the show. Thanks.

[Chris]

Great pictures. I almost feel like I've been to the show. Thanks.You're welcome. :)

It was fun winter reprieve. :thumb:

-Chris