Shop Tritoons at the Lake County Fall Boat Show
A tritoon is a pontoon with a third tube and lifting strakes — and that extra tube changes everything: higher horsepower, better handling in chop, and the confidence to cross big, busy water like the Chain O'Lakes. If you boat on the Chain, Lake Marie or any large northern Illinois lake, a tritoon deserves a hard look, and the Lake County Fall Boat Show is where you can compare several in one place.
The show floor at the Lake County Fairgrounds brings tritoon models from participating dealers together so you can compare tube diameters, underdeck storage, performance scores and engine packages side by side.
What to Expect on the Show Floor
- Performance tritoons from participating brands including Bennington and Chaparral
- Comparisons between standard pontoons and tritoons from the same lineups
- High-horsepower engine packages and offshore-style seating layouts
- Information on skier tow points, ski bars and watersports setups
- Onsite financing and show-weekend closeout pricing
- Free trade-in evaluations on your current pontoon or tritoon
Buying Considerations Before You Shop
A boat show is the best place to ask these questions, because the person answering is standing next to the boat. Bring your notes and your tow vehicle specs:
- Tube diameter and number of lifting strakes, which drive performance and ride quality
- Maximum rated horsepower and the engine package actually rigged on the display boat
- Handling in chop — ask the dealer rep which hulls they recommend for your home lake
- Seating configurations, underdeck storage and changing-room options
- Trailer rating: a fully rigged tritoon is heavier than it looks
Show Incentives & Trade-In Value
Because tritoons are often special-ordered, fall is when dealers offer their best pricing on in-stock current-year models. Show shoppers can lock in a fall deal with free winter storage on qualifying purchases, then be first in the water come spring — and trade their current boat toward the upgrade at the same time.
Ready to see what your current boat is worth? The show offers free onsite boat trade-in evaluations both days, and the full event guide covers hours, parking and directions to the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
Also at the Show
See Tritoon Boats at the Lake County Fall Boat Show
September 26–27, 2026 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois. Free admission and free parking — bring the whole family and compare boats side by side.