Chris4x4gill2

I have planted several on our hunting property. Probably just under 1/2 are still alive after 2 years. They were all small bare root seedlings.

I have about 8 that I potted this spring and will try to get them up to 3 or 5 gallon size at least before transplanting this time.

our (Alabama) community college system and some High Schools have training courses and certification for equipment, I know skid steer is one that they use. Not sure if they go beyond the basics as I would assume they are geared toward people with little or no previous experience.

Definitely will want a Vdrive set up. The Big 3 are Malibu Nautique and Mastercraft. Each of those have different lines within the brand.

At 30K you probably will be in a early to mid 2000's model for those brands.

There is no reason to shy away from the "B" tier brands either they usually use older model equipment from the big three. Engines / transmissions / vdrives will all be the same few options across brands.

I would shop size / layout / price and then get into specific features. To me reasonable # of hours showing it has been used and not just sat is better than very low hours.

On all, check running gear visually under the boat to make sure it isnt damaged. there shouldnt be cracks in the gel around them or signs of major repair.

check actuators for wedge / surf tabs to make sure they work. That age alot have been replaced already or will need to be soon.

on dash - screens vs switches. A lot of the screens for those years are going out with no or expensive replacement options. Cottage industry options to replace with analog switches exist for some.

Overall condition of hull and interior matter. Interior can be replaced fairly easily, but can be costly. I would avoid anything that needs anything more than minor gel repair. Agree that trashed interior can be an indicator of overall care, but seams will start to split with normal use even on a well cared for boat.

Check the tower. Make sure its solid and not cracked. mount points should be solid, some small spiderweb cracks in get around the tower mounts is normal but shouldnt be excessive.

Make sure its been properly winterized and doesnt have a cracked engine block.

I had one 10years or so ago. No complaints. It ran great and never gave me any issues.

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Mineral oil will not get rancid.

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This was always what i was told to do as well. Coat with Mineral oil for storage because it wont go rancid. I do it on my Dutch Ovens I use for camping, but not on the frying pan that stays in the house and gets used regularly.

You are only saving on the material unless you are doing the labor yourself.

You have Labor to disassemble, transport and install
vs labor to install.

Does your material savings cover the dissasembly and transport costs?

your site prep and pad are the same either way.

The difference in the male and female sides of the magic is a central part of the story. There is no way the Dragon would be female

I would take Palmer in a heart best over either of those two

Check out Native Habitat Project on IG. He's here in North AL working to restore native grassland and North American Savannahs

Look at Direct Tool Outlet website. They run battery deals for Ryobi regularly.