Killarney Lake Boat Works

10/10/2026

A special message from Killarney Lake Boat Works, wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Be safe, be kind, and make memories that last.

“Thanksgiving is the season of gratitude, a time to count our blessings, gather with the people we love, and remember that the best things in life aren’t things at all.”

For me, this weekend has always meant something special. Growing up at Holland River Marina, Thanksgiving was the day we closed up the boating season. We’d lift the boats out of their slips, and just like that, the season was over. The water on Lake Simcoe would start to lower, the docks would empty, and the lake would settle into its quiet winter rest.
There’s something beautiful about that, the way a season ends not with a bang, but with a slow, peaceful letting go. The boats are tucked away, the water goes still, and we get to spend the cold months remembering the warm ones.

So as we send off Season 26, we want to thank every one of you for being part of it. For the sunrises on the water, the long afternoons, the fish that got away, and the ones that didn’t.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Spend it with your family. Be grateful for what you have, and for the people who make it all worth it.
See you in the spring. 🚤🍂

10/10/2026

Here at Killarney Lake Boat Works, we’re just wrapping up a wonderful Friday night of crushing through all the leftover boats and winterizations, getting every one of them ready to be put away for the season.
Killarney Lake is officially caught up. The yard is clean, the boats are tucked in, and we’re ready for a nice long Thanksgiving weekend.

“Thanksgiving is not just about the meal, it’s about the quiet satisfaction of knowing everything is in its place, and the people you love are close by.”
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Make new memories, be grateful for what you’ve got, and come see us Tuesday if you still need to get your boat winterized and caught up, because we’re caught up, and we’re ready to get yours going too.
See you Tuesday. 🚤🍂

10/10/2026

Here at Killarney Lake Boat Works, we’re just wrapping up Tim’s Polaris Genesis, and this thing is a BEAST. A 1200cc two-stroke under the seat, ready to rip when the ice melts.

We winterized it right, put it away properly, and the battery’s stored exactly how it should be. No shortcuts. No half-measures.

Tim, this baby’s going to be READY for you in 2027. Get ready to have some FUN.

10/05/2026

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10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Another transformation in the books at Killarney! 🚤

Brent Gillis brought us a scratch on the back of his boat — and these weren’t just surface marks. They were deep scratches, right through to the chopped strand mat underneath. Most people would’ve written that boat off. But this is a special boat to the Gillis family — they’ve had her since brand new, bought in 1995, and they’ve kept her immaculate. Probably the cleanest Bayliner in Western Canada. Unreal.

After the hailstorm, we’re going to make her beautiful again. We’re working forward with Spectrum Gel Coat in blue, and right now we’re just cleaning it up. This is what it looks like after a Killarney patch — and the bottom of this Bayliner is going to look incredible.
Super excited to get this Belgian Mafia Bayliner back on the water for 2027. She’ll be the queen of the lake. I love this Bayliner. Cheers, and have a great night!