"WhiskeyGolf" (whiskeygolf)
01/18/2015 at 14:51 • Filed to: Boatlopnik
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"WhiskeyGolf" (whiskeygolf)
01/18/2015 at 14:51 • Filed to: Boatlopnik | 3
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This weekend I returned to my native land of Toronto to visit family and timed the visit with the Toronto International Boat Show, Canada's largest. I snapped a few pictures that might be of interest to other Jalops, but really there's so much to see it's hard to distill.
I'm a big fan of the Four Winns brand, as my family runs a 17ft bowrider and I really like their high quality manufacturing and excellent value. The models have come a very long way since we bought 8 years ago, with prices moving accordingly, but this H180SS powered by a 4.3L Volvo Penta would be a rocketship on the water. Someday I will have one.
Luxury on the water is very well represented, like this Air Nautique wakeboard boat shown up top. Most are powered by big V8s and have so many toys, Xzibit would feel right at home.
Most marine inboard/outboard engines are automotive blocks supplied by GM that are bored or stroked for marine use. Many related components are automotive derived as well. One of the most popular configurations is the 4.3L V6 that produces between 190-220 hp but Mercury Marine decided to shift the market by designing and manufacturing their own 4.5L V6 top to bottom to better optimize power for marine use. This one produces 250 hp and will fit in any application that uses the 4.3L.
Mercury had a lot of racing engines on display and this sweet twin turbo setup was nicely cut away to show the different components. I didn't see exactly what the engine specs are but 2000+ hp isn't out of the question.
This was also in the Mercury stand, presumably to demonstrate how well their engines can be used for different purposes.
Hoosiers, bro!
It can even kick in on the water!
Bonus super clean Defender I saw on the walk in.
FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> WhiskeyGolf
01/18/2015 at 15:00 |
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seems like a risky bet.
E. Julius
> WhiskeyGolf
01/18/2015 at 15:55 |
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I love boating, but so many new powerboats just look so lame. It's like stereo head units: the designers are stuck on the late 90s/early 00s tuner look. Sure, if you're willing to spend six digits on a new Chris Craft or something it will be pretty, but most stuff looks like that Nautique up there — Oakley level brotrash. Give me a vintage boat or something with sails any day.
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WhiskeyGolf
> E. Julius
01/18/2015 at 16:17 |
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yeah I thought something similar. Most brands have very little to distinguish them from others
Jeff
> WhiskeyGolf
01/28/2015 at 15:43 |
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Hi all,
That is a good thing , but to be honest the idea of it is a bit different given the fact that anyone who stand by it could be in the same circle of the group. And playing a tribute as it is is amazing no doubt even the SJ and http://youtu.be/m33uKukbNCk confirmed it.
Cheers.