The Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show ends today (11-9-15). We went back by Boat on Saturday to bring you a look at this spectacular event from the water. It was more crowded by far than when we went for Thursday’s opening and the traffic on and off the water was ludicrous, but it’s still the greatest show in town!

This big, blue bad boy was the biggest boat by far.

This big, blue bad boy was the biggest boat by far.

This was my favorite big boat. The hull is based on a Clipper Ship Sailboat design, but powered by two massive diesels.

This was my favorite big boat. The hull is based on a Clipper Ship Sailboat design, but powered by two massive diesels.

The crowd thickens on the weekends and it gets dicey crossing temporary docks.

The crowd thickens on the weekends and it gets dicey crossing temporary docks.

Frenchy looked a little tense on his precarious perch.

Frenchy looked a little tense on his precarious perch.

Karen took it all in from on top of LyonsRoar's pilot house top. She had a great view from up there.

Karen took it all in from on top of LyonsRoar’s pilothouse. She had a great view from up there.

northend

The north end of the Boat Show still offered plenty to see.

The Popup Purse boat annoyed everyone. I can't imagine who would buy a bay from these guys?

The Popup Purse boat annoyed everyone. I can’t imagine who would buy a bag from these guys?

These Van Dutch dirtbags would turn sideways in the narrow fairway and block every body to sell purses.

These Van Dutch dirtbags would turn sideways in the narrow fairway and block every body to sell purses.

Small woodie

I loved this classic little woodie cruising by the big boys.

The Boat Show boat traffic was packed with gawkers and a few hawkers.

The Boat Show boat traffic was packed with gawkers and a few hawkers.