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Wake man Lake Captain Offline Austin Boater Posts: 687 Gender:	Austin Boat Show Dec 14^th, 2009 at 10:14am Anyone here going to the Austin Boat Show? It is Jan 14 through 17 this year. I would like to buy a boat before Spring so the Austin Boat Show should be a good way to help me figure out what I want.
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #1 - Dec 15^th, 2009 at 4:59pm Absolutely! I've never been to a boat show, so I definitely want to check it out. Hopefully there's a good showing. Is this Austin Boat Show a pretty big event? Any highlights other than just new boats?
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horns98 Austin Boater Offline Hook 'em horns! Posts: 192	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #2 - Dec 16^th, 2009 at 1:07pm I usually go to the boat show with a few friends. It's not hard to twist my arm to spend a day looking at shiny new boats! Definitely a big event with a ton of vendors. I am sure you won't be disappointed.
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Reply #3 - Dec 18^th, 2009 at 9:14am

It's a tradition. I go every year. I take my Dad and meet some buddies and check out all the new boats and drink a few beers. Wear some boat shoes that are easy to get on and off. A lot of dealers don't allow shoes on their boats, so you are constantly taking your shoes on and off and doing shoe laces.

Last year was super slow. Hardly anyone there. I hope the dealers still show.

Make sure you check out the booth area in the back. It's a good time to check out skis, wakeboards, jackets, etc. You can get a good deal on last year's models. Also, I've had luck on Sunday afternoon. They don't want to have to pack and load it all up and are wheeling and dealing. One year, I got a bunch of neoprene ski vests for 50% off and another year a nice Duvall double high wrap slalom ski for $100. Last year, I got a pair of Wetsounds 6.5" speakers on sale (hard to find discounted and no shipping expense to boot).

As far as boats go, my advise is to get some quotes and do some comparison shopping. Set up appointments to test drive the ones you really like. Don't buy until you test drive!

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Nitro1 Austin Boater Offline Faster than you Posts: 244 Devil's Cove	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #4 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 3:09pm That Sunday advice is solid. Last year I got a killer deal on a new wake board.
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #5 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 8:28am I hope this show doesn't tempt me too badly to blow a ton of money on a boat I don't need
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Wake man Lake Captain Offline Austin Boater Posts: 687 Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #6 - Dec 29^th, 2009 at 10:20am I think that's the entire point of a boat show bud!
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #7 - Dec 30^th, 2009 at 11:49am I want a wake board tower. I think I'll happily spend that money if I can get a decent deal.
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Nitro1 Austin Boater Offline Faster than you Posts: 244 Devil's Cove	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #8 - Jan 3^rd, 2010 at 10:44am Make sure you guys all have a good six or seven beers before you make any financial decisions
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Wake man Lake Captain Offline Austin Boater Posts: 687 Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #9 - Jan 4^th, 2010 at 6:55pm haha maybe I'll bring a flask of whiskey to help me get more serious about my boat buying.
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Nitro1 Austin Boater Offline Faster than you Posts: 244 Devil's Cove	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #10 - Jan 6^th, 2010 at 8:36am If you need a push over the edge, that could do it Whiskey courage helps picking up on girls. I don't see why not boat buying?
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #11 - Jan 12^th, 2010 at 5:01pm I am thinking my GF and I will be going Friday afternoon. I imagine it won't be as bad as the weekend for people.
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Wake man Lake Captain Offline Austin Boater Posts: 687 Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #12 - Jan 14^th, 2010 at 8:29am Looks like myself and my buddies who I boat with are planning on going on Saturday. PM me if anyone wants to meet up.
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #13 - Jan 18^th, 2010 at 8:17am We went on Friday after work and the place was deserted. But that was a good thing. We were able to check out everything we wanted without waiting. Pictures coming!
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Nitro1 Austin Boater Offline Faster than you Posts: 244 Devil's Cove	Re: Austin Boat Show Reply #14 - Jan 18^th, 2010 at 9:20am Awwww crappity smack, I totally forgot that was this last weekend. Dammit. I love going to the boat show. I was even sitting around bored yesterday wondering what to do! Edit: LOL, it changes f u c k to crappity smack?
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