Port Credit in water show...

The Port Credit In Water Boat Show is THIS WEEK!

It's my favorite show in the Greater Toronto Area hands down.

For directions click...

HERE.

The reason I like in-water shows so much is that you get to see the boats in their natural environment. It's one thing to climb aboard a boat on a stand at an indoor show, another altogether to spend some time aboard a yacht that's been sailed to the show, likely has an owner on-board, and actually has some 'life' to it.

Most of the boats at an in-water show are plugged in to shore power, have their systems active and can be tried on for size. One year, while exploring a Catalina 42 my youngest son turned the shower on in the forward head and got a good soaking! Last year I spent almost an hour aboard one yacht talking in detail with the sales rep.

I also find that the sales teams are more relaxed at the in-water shows. This tends to mean you can take a little more time onboard and actually get a 'feel' for the boats without the incessant pressure to move along 'cause more people are waiting on the stands. You'll find this especially true if you go early in the morning on the first day of the show.

The other great thing about the in-water show at Port Credit is that there are always used boats on display. This is totally exceptional compared to the usual deal at boat shows. There are guaranteed to be at least 10-20 great used boats on the docks ready to be seen and purchased. I cannot emphasize enough what a great opportunity it is to compare new yachts with ones 20-30 years old. The Port Credit  show is worth the price of admission for that reason alone.

There are also great exhibitors, a casual atmosphere, and I've found the various brokers housed at the Port Credit Marina to be really friendly and attentive.

So, c'mon out.

LIFT Marine will be at the show FRIDAY Aug 24th so please give us a call (905.320.2127) or email (liftmarine@gmail.com) if you'd like us to do a walk-through with you.

See you on the water!

LIFT Marine.

Your gateway to the far horizon...

905.320.2127
liftmarine@gmail.com

TUFF 16...

Spent the week up north last week on Lake Rosseau, Muskoka, just outside of Port Carling Ontario; Beverly Hills North.

We stayed with family friends who happen to own some great boats.

Their TUFF 16 was my favorite.

A small speed boat (they also make a 21 and a 28) intended for teens and/or as a fun runabout for a grown man like me, the TUFF 16 is actually a proper high performance boat with a great pedigree.

It also turns heads.

As we pulled into Port Carling, I kept getting random thumbs up from passing boats as they took a moment to salute the beautiful craft we were in. And that's the thing about the TUFF 16 that really got me, it's beautifully made.

Everything about it, from the lines, to the fiberglass work, to the gelcoat, to the way in which it handled the chop, spoke to care and love on the part of the builder.

I spent every morning on it, exploring the lake, and every chance I got to take it out, I leapt at it.

All this from a sailor.

I'm now committed to trying out the 21 as soon as possible.

If you're on the market for a classy (Canadian-made) speedboat, give LIFT MARINE a call (905.320.2127) and we'll be happy to walk you through an introduction to the folks at TUFF.

See you on the water.

LIFT Marine.

Your gateway to the far horizon...

905.320.2127
liftmarine@gmail.com