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This blog forum is designed to inform boaters and fans of boating about the latest happenings at our dealership and in the marine industry. In each post you will find information about our latest models, as well as boat tips, industry news, and a variety of other items related to Austin Boats & Motors, boating, wakeboarding, surfing, fishing and more.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Deal of the Week:
$50 off a Performance Winterization with mention of discount code: BLASTandCAST. Mention required at time of appointment or drop off. Offer expires Sunday 11/13/11 at midnight. If you follow us on Facebook you will receive an additional $10 discount! Just use your smart phone to demonstrate you follow us on Facebook at drop off.

Performance Winterization 
  • Basic engine block drain
  • Run stabilize fuel system
  • Run fog engine
  • Run change engine/oil filter (based on 6 quarts of oil)
  • Run change lower unit gear lube
  • Check shift and throttle cables and test run
  • Grease trailer bearings
  • Pull drive to inspect gimbal bearing and check engine alignment ($195 value)
  • Includes summerization

Friday, October 21, 2011

Big Black Drum...So Much Fun!

Cocodrie, Louisiana- big black drum
This big black drum was caught by Case the first day..  The weather was awesome.  A few very privileged Blue Wave dealers, including Austin Boats & Motors, enjoyed an amazing fishing experience within the inshore marsh areas of southern Louisiana.  Of course, we fished from Blue Wave 2400 Pure Bays, the baddest bay fishing crafts on the water today.  Check them out here for more info!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Premier PTX - perfect family boat!

Martin Boyer
Austin Boats & Motors
512-422-7536

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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Trade Only Today: NMMA forms opposition to bill ending tax breaks


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Austin Boats & Motors
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Today's news May 12, 2011

NMMA forms opposition to bill ending tax breaks

The National Marine Manufacturers Association is calling on the marine industry to tell Congress it opposes a bill that would remove the deductibility of interest on boats that are used as second homes. ...more

Michigan trade group upset about Coast Guard ad

The Michigan Boating Industries Association is contacting members of Congress to share what it says is the marine community's outrage at the "intent of the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a misguided and damaging advertising campaign that implies boating is dangerous when in fact boating has a strong safety record that continues to improve." ...more

Two boat shows on tap in Southern California

Southern Californians can enjoy a diverse selection of powerboats, sailboats, yachts, personal watercraft, trailers, engines and marine accessories at two boat shows this month. ...more

dealer outlook

Ethanol: Here to stay in one form or another

Ethanol's "second generation" - cellulosic ethanol - is on the horizon. Click here to read about this new form of ethanol and what it could mean for our industry going forward.


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Yamaha revamps online forum

Yamaha Marine Group relaunched its ReliablityStartsHere.com website as a means of providing a more accessible forum for its customers to share their personal stories about their experiences with Yamaha outboards and for new customers to learn about Yamaha outboards. ...more

National Safe Boating Week starts May 21

Sea Tow and the non-profit Sea Tow Foundation will help open National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 21-27. ...more

New website geared toward saltwater anglers

The saltwater fishing community has a new online option available for finding news, columns and video from Florida to the West Coast. ...more


 
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KCS International hires marketing firm

KCS International Inc., parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, selected the Milwaukee-based agency BVK for interactive work that includes new websites for both brands, social media and search engine marketing. ...more

Maritime Program Group creates new division

Maritime Program Group launched a private client services division headed by new hire Timothy Boyle. ...more

Xantrex sponsors environmental initiatives

Xantrex Technology USA Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, recently supported projects that promote sustainable green living and the environment. ...more

dealers and distributors

Global Ocean Security Technologies adds distributor ... more

West Marine adds Autotether Wireless Lanyard System ... more

Nauticomp adds distributor ... more

Hinckley Yachts named distributor of fuel valencer ... more

Business Opportunities - Classified advertisements

SOUTH WEST FLORIDA BOAT DEALER
Specializes in pre-owned boats. Factory Authorized/Factory Certified for Mercury & Yamaha. Repowering, tune-ups, fiberglass work & detailing. Storage for boats, trailers, & RVs. Prime Location ...click here to see full ad

FLORIDA BOAT BUILDER
Small but profitable through the recession. Unique design boats 18-30 feet. No Warranty claims. A turnkey boat manufacturer of high quality craft for the serious fisherman. ...click here to see full ad

FLORIDA MARINA WITH TWO LOCATIONS PLUS
Very profitable 22 year old marine business with 2 locations. Marinas, boat dealer, yacht broker, parts & accessories, boat repair, diesel and gas. ...click here to see full ad

ESTABLISHED FLORIDA MARINE GIFT SHOP FOR SALE
Selling everything from boat clothing to small marine equipment and marine themed gifts. Very affluent community. Same owner 25 years. Net 182k. SBA Lender Pre-Approved with 100k dn. ...click here to see full ad

TRAILERABLE SAILBOAT AND KAYAK RETAIL STORE FOR SALE
Since being established almost 20 years ago, KO Sailing has provided sailboat sales and service to Galveston Bay and the Gulf Coast. The company specializes in small trailerable sailboats and kayaks with an emphasis on junior sailing. ...click here to see full ad

FLORIDA BOATBUILDER FOR SALE
Baha Cruisers, a family owned Florida builder for 30+ years is offering the company for sale. The company is in good standing, with no debt, and sale would be assets only, with no assumption of any ...click here to see full ad

WELL ESTABLISHED AND RESPECTED BOAT BUILDER IN NW FOR SALE
For the last 30 years we have manufactured fiberglass fishing boats from 15' to 22''. Our reputations are incomparable to none in Northwest region. ...click here to see full ad

Career Opportunities - Classified advertisements

INTREPID POWERBOATS HAS MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Intrepid Powerboats, a Semi-Custom builder of premier quality powerboats is currently accepting resume?s for the following positions in our Largo, ...click here to see full ad

HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS
Carolina Skiff LLC, the #1 selling fiberglass saltwater outboard boat in America, is seeking exceptional individuals who want to grow and be part of one of the strongest brand name recognitions in the Boating Industry. ...click here to see full ad

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER POSITION-SUPPORT OF SALES AND BOAT PRODUCTION
Hinckley Yachts in Trenton, Maine is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage complex projects associated with the production of custom yachts. ...click here to see full ad

EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS GROWTH & HIRING FOR NUMEROUS F/T POSITIONS
Marinefuel.com is the marine industry's premier resource for retail fuel pricing, marinas directory information and wholesale fuel sales. Join our team of high-energy, internet savvy professionals who are driven to succeed. ...click here to see full ad

FULL TIME TRAVELIFT OPERATOR
Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Inc in Pt. Richmond, CA is looking for a new Team Member to drive our Travelift. ...click here to see full ad

YACHT BROKER/SALES CONSULTANT WANTED
We are looking for an aggressive and energetic individual to spearhead our expansion into this territory. Working out of our new office in Wilson, N.Y., the ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who has the ability to work unsupervised and has the capacity to grow both new and brokerage boat sales for TNY. ...click here to see full ad

OUTSTANDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Volvo Penta of the Americas (VPA) based in Chesapeake, VA, offers a unique opportunity to become a team member with a world leading supplier of advanced engines and power systems for marine ...click here to see full ad

ENGINEERING MANAGER
Due to business growth Marine Electrical Products, a leader in the manufacture of custom wire harnesses and plastic thermo formed parts, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to work at our Lebanon, MO headquarters in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks. ...click here to see full ad

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR OUR POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA LOCATION
As part of the Brunswick Parts & Accessories division, Land 'N' Sea Distributing, Inc. is a full service, wholesale only distributor, serving the Marine Industry for over 30 years. ...click here to see full ad

EXPERIENCED YACHT BROKER
Martin Bird & Assoc. is a well-established Annapolis yacht brokerage with a reputation for excellence. ...click here to see full ad

MULTIPLE POSITION AVAILABLE
We are seeking a Technician and also a Technician's Apprentice. We are also looking for two Marine salespersons to add to our professional sales force already in place. ...click here to see full ad

MARINE TECHNICIAN / PARTS COUNTER
Doug Russell Marine is an extremely busy and growing 55 year old Marine Dealership. We specialize in repowering, sales, service and parts sales ...click here to see full ad

BOAT NUTS WANTED!
Boatshed.com, the largest Yacht Brokerage Group in the world Is offering exclusive territory licenses in the U.S.A and Canada. ...click here to see full ad

SALES MANAGER
Lake Union Sea Ray is a northwest multi-location Brunswick Ambassador Dealer of Sea Ray & Bayliner boats, Meridian Yachts, Trophy fishing boats, and Boston Whaler. ...click here to see full ad

REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
We are Luritek, the company behind Eco-Clad® Bottom Paint, the breakthrough, antifouling paint that prevents hard marine fouling using patented biotechnology. Our paint repels unwanted living intruders, such as barnacles and corals, using only natural and environmentally friendly persuasion, through the support of a functional biofilm, just like the surface of a fish. ...click here to see full ad

HINCKLEY HAS MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The Hinckley Company has multiple positions available in their Chesapeake Maryland service facilities. For more information on the Marine Fiberglass Technician/Painter, ...click here to see full ad

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - TIGE BOATS, ABILENE TEXAS
Tige Boats is celebrating 20 years of uncompromising design in the wakeboard/ski/surf boating industry. We are seeking an energetic, well-qualified individual for a position as an Electrical Engineer at our Abilene, Texas ...click here to see full ad

OUTSIDE SALES REP - NORTH CAROLINA AND PENSACOLA, FL
Are you tired of selling boring products? Is the very latest in Technology and Boats a hobby for you? Does an exciting opportunity within the Marine Industry sound like it?s for you? Boats have always had the ...click here to see full ad

OFFICE MANAGER TO JOIN THE TEAM IN FORT LAUDERDALE OFFICE
Hill Robinson, the leading independent yacht management company, with offices in Antibes, London and Florida is continuing its rapid expansion and now looking for an Office Manager to join  ...click here to see full ad

EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL YACHT DESIGNER WANTED
Renowned yacht design office is looking for an experienced, mature marine yacht designer with experience in all phases of yacht design, proficient in CAD. ...click here to see full ad

CONTROLLER
Grande Yachts International is seeking an experienced controller to work in our corporate headquarters on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. Grande Yachts is one of the fastest growing and ...click here to see full ad

SEEKING EXPERIENCED MARINE PARTS PERSON
Post Marine is a very large marine retail store looking for an experienced marine parts person for a busy engine parts counter, must be computer literate and experience with Mercury, MercNet ...click here to see full ad

YACHT SALES POSITION
Island Trader Yacht Sales of Stuart FL is looking for an experienced yacht salesman for our new Harborage Marina office in Stuart FL. Generous commission splits for a qualified individual. Yacht sales experience required. E-mail sales@ityachts.com

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Friday, May 6, 2011

2011 and 2012 Blue Waves just landed!

Martin Boyer
Austin Boats & Motors
512-422-7536

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Friday, February 4, 2011

Winter wonderland in Austin TX!

Martin Boyer
Austin Boats & Motors
512-422-7536

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