2009 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show; Pre-Show Cruise

Wow, if I knew the photo would be splashed on YF I would have sucked in the gut and combed the hair. Oh yeah, Carl, thanks for the reference to "Silver Fox" regarding my hair color as we passed the yacht of the same name. Well, at least I still have it so don't care the color.

Let's get back to our regular program. As previously mentioned, I did ride in on a PacMan 85. The tranquil ride gave me time to reflect.

Here's the mentioned PacMan 85, heading to Bahia Mar, with an aft-and-fore view.

Boardwalk is a Westport, me thinks currently for sale. It's docked by Charlie's Crab House, so there may be a connection between crabs and boardwalks.

This unique styling is courtesy of Fexas Yacht Design, and displayed on a Cheoy Lee. Interesting is the exhaust stain and how it rises up the hull.

By the way, these shots are of yachts at marinas along the way to the show and most likley will not be on display, so don't go looking for them. But we like to shoot them anyway, so here you go.

One of the earlier Highlanders, originally owned by Mr. Forbes, the Mr. Forbes.

One cool looking yacht is Loretta Anne. I know our Admin knows the story behind her, but when he was telling it I wasn't listening (nothing personal).

Sometimes a yacht's name reflects its styling.

The unmistakable lines of a Bennetti are evident on Elaldrea.

And this owner makes his booty from what?

Another Hargrave is Sandrine, launched a few years ago. She sports a light-blue, leather-wrapped pilothouse helm station.

It's not just yachts and boats that get moved in. Floating docks are staged, ready to move in once all the vessels get here and in place. And they have to be secure, otherwise a trip on this dock will have you seeing your own doc, and just maybe you'll end up owning all these docks.

Richmond Yacht is the builder of Sun Chaser, but look for their latest entry at the show.

M/Y Tajin

Okay, finally reaching the show areas. You go first. No, After You.

That is one very busy mast on Sea Bowld.

They're lined up at the Swimming Hall of Fame Marina.