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Jan 29^th, 2010 at 8:35am

Hey everyone,

My name is Evan and I started this board because I couldn't find anywhere for local area boaters to talk about our shared interest. We're just getting the ball rolling as we head in to the 2010 boating season. I'm excited for a great year of boating and meeting people.

I live in Round Rock and am in sales. I love boating, but I also love driving my Viper around town as well.

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In2Deep Veteran Austin Boater Offline Lake Travis / LOTO Boater Posts: 442 Lake Travis/ LOTO Gender:	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #1 - Feb 5^th, 2010 at 12:53pm David. Lakeway. Boat on Travis. "New" to Austin in past 2 years. I2D
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Nitro1 Austin Boater Offline Faster than you Posts: 244 Devil's Cove	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #2 - Feb 5^th, 2010 at 1:25pm What kind of boat is that?
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In2Deep Veteran Austin Boater Offline Lake Travis / LOTO Boater Posts: 442 Lake Travis/ LOTO Gender:	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #3 - Feb 8^th, 2010 at 5:49pm That is a 2002 Nordic 28 "Heat", mid-cabin open-bow. Single engine 496 Mag HO, twin stepped hull. You don't see too many out here in this part of the country. More popular among the West Coast custom crowd. They're made in Lake Havasu City, AZ. I love my boat.
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Reply #4 - Feb 9^th, 2010 at 8:06am

Mid cabin open bow...I've never seen that in person. But that's where you have an enclosed space in the middle and a few seats exposed up front? I would definitely say that's got to be a rarity on Travis, never seen anything like that.

I have seen some advertisements for layouts like that and I think that's what I want for my next boat. How do you like that layout compared to a cuddy or open bow only?

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Reply #5 - Feb 12^th, 2010 at 2:07pm

It's a perfect layout for me and my family. Quite a bit of room in the mid-cabin area (facing lounges, cooler). You can get out of the sun if you want, change clothes, etc. The open bow section is a nice size. Perfect for a couple of folks to sit facing forward while we cruise along, or pack 4 up there when have a large crowd on-board. It's the best of both worlds.

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Owtlaw Austin Boater Offline Posts: 224 Round Rock, TX	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #6 - Feb 12^th, 2010 at 5:11pm Howdy. Summer yet? My boat is big, old and slow..... I'm the guy that brings the bathroom and the A/C.
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Wake man Lake Captain Offline Austin Boater Posts: 687 Gender:	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #7 - Feb 13^th, 2010 at 11:31pm it may be slow but I bet you get plenty of people who want to party with you!
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Reply #8 - Feb 15^th, 2010 at 4:24pm

In2Deep wrote on Feb 8^th, 2010 at 5:49pm:

That is a 2002 Nordic 28 "Heat", mid-cabin open-bow.
Single engine 496 Mag HO, twin stepped hull. You don't see too many out here in this part of the country. More popular among the West Coast custom crowd. They're made in Lake Havasu City, AZ. I love my boat.

Hi In2Deep,

Love your Nordic. Great boat. There are a couple Nordics that hang out on Lake LBJ. Every once in a while they will race each other.

I'm sure you already have a shop, but if you needed anything, I would recommend Bob over at Full Throttle Marine in Spicewood, TX. He's also a Nordic dealer.

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Reply #9 - Feb 16^th, 2010 at 8:49am

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Hi In2Deep,

Love your Nordic. Great boat. There are a couple Nordics that hang out on Lake LBJ. Every once in a while they will race each other.

I'm sure you already have a shop, but if you needed anything, I would recommend Bob over at Full Throttle Marine in Spicewood, TX. He's also a Nordic dealer.

I might have to head to LBJ one weekend this Summer.
Yup, I stopped by FTM right after moving here. Heard of him on another forum. Bob's straight-up good folks, and top-notch. When I need a top wrench -- he's my guy. Fortunately, haven't had any serious issues. I almost made the leap to a Whipplecharger last season, and Bob gave me great advice. When the time comes for that, I"m headed his way.

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ftmbob Land Lubber Offline Austin Boater Posts: 2	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #10 - Sep 17^th, 2010 at 5:19pm I can't believe I just found this forum! I've been boating on Lake Travis since the 60's(gives away my age), and live on the lake in Spicewood. My passion and livelyhood are boating. Bob Full Throttle Marine
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #11 - Sep 17^th, 2010 at 6:50pm Hey Bob, glad to have you here. Hope to see more of you around the board!
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nathan Lake Admiral Offline Going Home !!!!! Posts: 2120 Leander, TX Soon Gender:	Re: Hey all! I'll go first. Reply #12 - Sep 17^th, 2010 at 7:57pm hi bob welcome it is always great to have a great mechanic or two on any forum. we got to read about the great job you did on in2deep's boat. welcome and I saw that you didn't include your web address so hear it is below. http://www.fullthrottlemarine.com/
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