Jeff Cook of Islamorada, at far right seated, checks out a Little Snapper 171 fishing boat by Bonito Boats with CEO and founder Mitchel Larson, at center, during 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. At left is Cook's friend Barbara Young. Photo by Doug Finger
Winds and cool weather may have kept some off the water last weekend, but it didn’t stop large crowds from viewing more than 100 of the best boats on the market. Island Community Church’s grounds transformed into a boater menagerie from Jan. 19-21, with marine vendors from the Florida Keys and South Florida showcasing the hottest vessels and products on the market. Proceeds from the Upper Keys’ premier boat show support college scholarships for local students, as well as the missions and ministries of Island Community Church.
The 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger
Jeff Cook of Islamorada, at far right seated, checks out a Little Snapper 171 fishing boat by Bonito Boats with CEO and founder Mitchel Larson, at center, during 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. At left is Cook’s friend Barbara Young. Photo by Doug Finger
Stheven (cq) Cepero, 11, checks out a boat during the 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger
Logan Boyd, 16, at center, of Miami checks out a jet boat called a Watersports Car during the 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. At right are friends Victor Perez, 15, and Gary Withorpe, 16. Photo by Doug Finger
A 1968 Chevy C-10 owned by Gus Toy Box sits on display during 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger
Ryan Wenzel, a fishing captain out of World Wide Sportsman with the fishing vessel 4 Reel and SeaVee boats representative, shakes hands with Nico Perez, 16, of Miami during the 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. At center is Kenny Brown, 16, and at right is Dylan Gonzalez, 17, both of Miami. Photo by Doug Finger
The 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger
The 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger
A 1968 Chevy C-10 owned by Gus Toy Box sits on display during 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger
The 2024 Island Boat Show at Island Community Church Sunday, January 21, 2024. Photo by Doug Finger