If it wasn't for the colors mainly inside and the trailer, I would consider putting in offer. My boating tends to be 25-35 hrs a year currently. Going up may help that but I would only have to rebuild 1 in for 4-5 years..

It isn't useable. You actually sit on the rear swim pad and feet on platform. The only difference in that 96 and mine is the lack of a bathroom which in Mine is OK but tight for girls to get into and useless for a guy. The 29OL has 2 small closets that are equally useless for anything more than a spot to put stereo amps.
A friend just had the pinks and purples on seats in his 38 special died and the outside wrapped. Took the pinks to a charcoal grey and the rest died white. Cant tell it wasn't new vinyl.

Sounds good.. I figured the closets would be good to put all my life jackets and possibly amps.. The 29 has pooper in front just in case.. The last time we were at a raft up spot, my 7 year old had to go... Wife wanted me to bring him into land and go in the woods.. at least 100 yards a way.. so I told him to chit in bucket (w/water) and I carried to some pollens where a camp used to be prior to Katrina and threw it...

I was wondering about the vinyl dye job.. The 96 was very clean, but they are asking $38k... trailer is overloaded, and cant quite rap my head around needing a valve job now on one (cost???) and then in a few years... rebuilding that one and doing a valve job on the other...

Anyone know the cost of a valve job? DIY possible? Could I change springs and reseat? or is there more to it than that? Bro-n-law just changed heads on his and we have a friend (mechanic) who set the valves.

I actually find the closets on the 29 Outlaw pretty handy. On the startboard side I have all my life jackets plus a big v-shaped bumper that fits over the swim platform. Also a good spot to wedge in liquor bottles. The port side has the amps mounted on the wall and I also keep a small plastic garbage can in there. Keeps from filling up the icechests with empties and I can pull the bag out and drop it in the trash whenever we make a stop.

Trashcan!! perfect.. well worth it.. I usually bring bottles... yeah yeah, I know, but they taste better.

Where did you get a V bumper? I looker for one for my 25 but couldn't find one.

Same here. I drink canned beer as a last resort only. I've yet to break a bottle in the boat.

Don't remember where I got mine but this is the same one at Overtons: http://www.overtons.com/modperl/prod...1&merchID=4006

Works great for backing into the dock. I center a piling and put the fender between the piling and the swim platform.

I towed a 29 OL with a 2009 Chrylser Aspen. You'll be OK with the Exp. Won't be the most enjoyable experience. I would recommend electric trailer brakes.

Also had a 302 that I towed with a 2000 Exp. It struggled a bit, but doable.

I wouldn't go to the 33 or 342 without a 3/4 ton vehicle.

The 302 and 29 are all about which look you prefer. The guts are pretty much identical. I like both and each time I was shopping decided on wherever I found the best deal. That's how I ended up with one of each. Sounds like you know all the differences.

I was looking for either a 33 OL or 342. Better deals to be had on the 342 so that's where I am.

Good Luck!

Looks good! will have to get one.. Most docks end up scratching the platform pretty good!! +1 on bottles.. yet to break one, but sis n law cut finger but while she was throwing bag.. (trashed at the time too, literally)

The 29 I am looking at is tri axle brakes on each! Looks pretty balanced.. just waiting to finalize sale on mine then off I go to Ozarks! Buyers been busy and I also go out of town this week, so hopefully next week, we can make something happen!!

my 342 only has brakes on one axle.