Matt-

Thanks for the info.

A black marker/Sharpie is good advice for touching up the mast. However, what about for deeper gouges? If a gouge goes down to bare metal, I wonder if some sort of touch up paint is required to prevent rusting?

I will transport my Wave on a trailer on the interstate. Most trips will be under 60 miles each way. However, once or twice a year, I will be taking it over 200 miles each way on the interstate. I wonder if 12" tires would be more conducive to that kind of use?