With boat show season upon us, and boat sales down significantly this year due to the economy, perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that most manufacturers are helping dealers move boats by offering some pretty impressive incentives for boat show shoppers. From Malibu and Mastercraft on down to Supra, almost all of the major players are offering free options, cash back, or a combination of the two.

Compared to years past, where demand outpaced supply, this is definitely a different landscape for those purchasing boats, and for those that have the means, there has never been a better time to buy a new boat.

Read on for a full summary of what’s on the table if you buy a new boat during a 2009 boat show.

It’s Friday, which is the best day of the week, so here’s a coupon for 10% off everything (well, not really everything) at Wakeside.com. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to pick up some new wakeboard gear, or some apparel from the best brands in the industry, here you go!

The offer ends this weekend though, and the coupon can only be used one time, so choose wisely.

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Sure, the water is getting a little colder and the days aren’t quite as long, but now is the best time of the year to save on wakeboarding gear. Many manufacturers only change the graphics on their boards from one year to the next, which makes picking up a new kit at the end of the season even more attractive.

Wakeside.com is going one step further by offering an additional 10% off closeout prices on any 2008 board and boot paired together. That means you can get package pricing on that Ronix One Wakeboard/One boot combo you’ve been eying. Or how does a Liquid Force Substance & Watson Boot Package for $336.50 sound?

If that’s got your attention, here’s what you need to know:

• Add any 2008 wakeboard and 2008 boot to your cart to be eligible for the discount.
• During checkout, enter the coupon PACKAGES to automatically receive the discount.

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